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LOS ANGELES, California — Three SAHS grads are proving it's possible to make a living producing video clips and posting them to YouTube. Not only that, but the work of 29-year-old Niko Pueringer, Sam Gorski and Jake Watson (Class of 2004) has been sophisticated and entertaining enough to earn national recognition in their industry. Corridor Digital, the L.A. firm Pueringer and Gorski founded in 2009, was honored last month in three different categories at the Fifth Annual Streamy Awards, which recognize the best and brightest footage each year in online video and on YouTube. The Corridor Digital channel

had logged 3.6 million subscribers and nearly 365 million views at the end of September. “It's kind of cool to make a living this way,” said Pueringer. “We're not huge, but we're not small either. The best part is that millions of people watch our work and talk about it, and we're able to see their reactions to it.” One of their Streamys recognizes their overall work in the action/science fiction genre, while two others honor their creation of an innovate entertainment series called “SnapperHero” broadcast on mobile messaging app Snapchat. The series that debuted in March features five personalities already popular on YouTube, Vine and Snapchat. Fan input is used to

write the superhero-themed script, with each episode lasting as little as 10 seconds and available to viewers for only 24 hours. “It's unique in the sense we've tried to tell a narrative story on Snapchat,” Pueringer explained. “The whole idea is that it's temporary. It hearkens back to the days in TV of live events — you had to tune in then, or miss it.” All that may sound confusing to the Internet- and social media-challenged, but what's easier to under is that the entrepreneurs earn money directly from YouTube and other venues based on the number of views their work receives online, since the venues are able to sell online ad space related to the clips. Pueringer credits his start to

an independent study program at Stillwater Junior High through which he and then-neighbor Gorski experimented with computer software, learning editing and special effects techniques that spurred their interest in more sophisticated work. Their instructor was Bruce Deger, Pueringer's stepfather. “We were computer nerds growing up,” Pueringer remembered. “At that point Sam and I pretty much knew we wanted to make films. Of course technology was shifting at that time too ... (it was) the advent of digital video and the first IMAX. We had the good fortune to have that class with some technology and visual editing on a com-

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LEAF VIEWING: OSCEOLA & ST CROIX DINNER TRAIN When: Departs 4 p.m. Oct. 10 Where: Osceola to Marine Details: Three-course meal, wine. $35 to $55. Contact: Reservations at 715-355-3570 or www. trainride.org.

‘NOISES OFF’ When: Oct. 3-25 Where: St. Croix Festival Theatre, 210 N. Washington St., St. Croix Falls, Wis. Details: Classic farce about a theatre production featuring six actors, one stage manager, one stage

hand, and one very tense director. $13.50 to $26. Contact: www. festivaltheatre.org or 715-483-3387

Broadway Ave. Details: Also meat raffle, bake sale, prizes, local vendors. Contact: 651-464-2600

FALL COLOR BLAST OPEN HOUSE

WSCA HORSE SHOW

When: 1-5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4 Where: Warner Nature Center, 15375 Norell Ave. N, Marine Details: Celebrate peak of fall color with guided trail hikes and other events. Contact: 651-4332427 ext. 10 or www. warnernaturecenter.org

LAKESHORE PLAYERS COSTUME SALE When: 9 a.m. To 3 p.m. Oct. 9, 9 a.m. To 1 p.m. Oct. 10 Where: 4820 Stewart Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Huge variety of vintage and antique clothing, costumes, mostly for $5 or less. Contact: kat@ lakeshoreplayers.org.

‘SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN FAIRY GODMOTHERS’ When: Oct. 9-18 Where: Phipps Theater, Hudson, Wis. Details: By Phipps Children’s Theater, featuring middle school students. $12 to $16/ Contact: Tickets at 715386-8409 or www.ThePhipps. org

AUTUMN HARVEST DINNER DANCE When: 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10 Where: The Heights Hall & Club, 5880 Omaha Ave N, Stillwater

When: 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Oct. 10, Nov. 14, Dec. 12 Where: Gammelgarden, 20880 Olinda Trail N., Scandia, Details: $15. Three courses, history talk, tour of buildings. Contact: RSVP to 651-433-5053

BOOYA When: Starts at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10 Where: Forest Lake American Legion, 355 W.

When: Noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 10, 17 and 24 Where: Pinehaven Farm, 28186 Kettle River Blvd.,

Rutherford Elementary, 115 Rutherford Road.

12TH ANNUAL ROUND-UP DINNER AND AUCTION

Details: Dinner, ballroom dance to music by Rod Cerar Band. Cash bar. $35, guests $15. Contact: Info at https:// sites.google.com/site/ stillwatercotillion/home or 651-238-7636.

When: 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10 Where: Prestwick Golf Club, 9555 Wedgewood Dr., Woodbury Details: Dinner, cocktails, auctions. Benefits River Valley Riders Therapeutic Horseback Riding and Carriage Driving Program. Volunteers needed. Contact: 651-439-2558 or www.rivervalleyriders.org

26TH ANNUAL PUNKINMANIA

VALLEY VINE & HARVEST THROWDOWN

When: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10 Where: Triangle Park, 93 Mahtomedi Ave.m Mahtomedi Details: Wildwood Lions Club sponsors free petting zoo, pony rides, snacks, pumpkin and gourd sales. Kids get free trick-or-treat bags with art, school supplies. Contact: eclubhouse.org/ sites/wildwoodmn/.

When: 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11 Where: Lake Elmo Inn Event Center, Lake Elmo. Details: Tickets $100. Chefs’ competition raises funds for nonprofit Canvas Health. Dinner, wine, entertainment. Contact: www. canvashealth.org

in the valley When: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9 Where: Phipps Center for the Arts, Hudson, Wis. Details: “Goofy and clean” performance by locally based comedian with 30 years’ experience nationwide. Others include comedy students. $15 to $22. Contact: 715-386-8409 or www.ThePhipps.org.

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When: Saturday, Oct. 10 (judging starts at 8 a.m., gaming in afternoon) Where: Dead Broke Arena, 5676 170th St. N., Hugo Details: Free admission. By Forest Lake FFA chapter. Competitor fee $3/class and $3/horse. Contact: 651-982-8495 or www.ForestLakeFFA.org ator.

DEDICATION OF STILLWATER FIRE STATION When: 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10 Where: 250 Maryknoll Dr. N., Stillwater Details: Debut of newly built station to public. Meet firefighters. Part of Fire Prevention Week. Additional parking/shuttle service at

BOOK SIGNING: AUTHOR EMILY ST. JOHN MANDEL When: 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12 Where: Stillwater Public Library, 224 Third St. N., Stillwater Details: Free. Work of award-winning author of dystopian novel “Station 11,” soon to be a miniseries and movie. Contact: 651-275-

Wyoming. Contact: www. pinehavenfarm.com or 651-462-1704.

SCANDIA LIVING CEMETERY TOUR When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11 Where: Elim Cemetery, Scandia Details: Actors portray historical figures buried in the cemetery. Free, by WCHS, Gammelgarden Museum and Elim Church.

MYSTERY AT THE FUR POST When: 7 to 9 p.m. Oct. 16, 17 Where: North West Co. Fur Post, 12551 Voyageur Lane , in Pine City Details: Spooky, familyfriendly event involves collecting clues by candelight. $6 to $9. Contact: RSVP: 651-2593015 or http://events.mnhs.org.

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When: Saturday, Oct. 17 Where: St. Croix Chocolate Co., Marine on St. Croix Details: Free admission. Caramel treats, petting zoo, appearance by CaramElvis.

When: 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17 Where: William O’Brien State Park in Marine Details: Trick or treat through the campground, costume and pumpkin contests, storytelling, stargazing, marshmallow roast. Camping available. Contact: 651-433-0500.

NORTHWOODS HUMANE SOCIETY’S PET FALL JUBILEE When: 11 a.m. To 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17 Where: Lent Town Hall, 33155 Hemingway Ave., Stacy Details: Bingo, pet costume contest, cake walk, bake sale, games, animal nail trims and ear cleanings, K-9 demonstrations, silent auction, food by Famous Dave’s. Punch cards $25 to $30. Contact: 651-982-0240 or visit http://northwoodshs. org/fundraising-events/ pet-fall-jubilee/

BLOODY BATTLE RUN When: 5:15 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17 Where: Running Aces in Columbus. Details: All ages run a mile or 5K through a woods inhabited by monsters and zombies. $25 (mile) or $65 (5K) includes admission to Nightmare HallowScream Park/the Haunted Hay Ride at 7 p.m. Benefits Special Olympics. Contact: Register at www. zapevent.com

St. Croix Harvest Fest & Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off When: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 10; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 11 Where: Lowell Park, 201 Water St., downtown Stillwater Details: Giant pumpkin weigh-off, chili cook-off, carving exhibitions, games, music, pumpkin regatta, tractor pull, street dance. Contact: www.harvestfeststillwater.com 4338 ext. 111 or www. stillwaterlibrary.org.

ORGAN CONCERT When: 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17 Where: Phipps Center for the Arts, Hudson, Wis. Details: With John Lauter, staff organist of Fox Theatre in Detroit. Staples of American Songbook, British instrumentals, Broadway selections and pop from the ‘50s to the present. $16 to $23. Contact: 715-386-8409 or www.ThePhipps.org.

FOURTH ANNUAL JON FRANCIS FOUNDATION EVENT When: 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17 Where: Chilkoot Cafe, 826 Fourth St., Stillwater Detail: $60 includes food. Contact: jonfrancisfoundation.org

SECOND ANNUAL FEED THE VALLEY COOK’S CHALLENGE. When: Friday, Oct. 23 Where: Grand Banquet

Hall, 301 Second St. S., Stillwater Details: Culinary students compete. $75 includes dinner, Dessert Dash, Wine Pull. Live auction. Benefits Valley Outreach. Contact: http:// valleyoutreachmn.org

HAUNTED HAIRBALL When: 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23 Where: Tartan Park, 11455 20th St. N., Lake Elmo Details: Fundraiser for nonprofit Caring for Cats. Wear costumes. Games, auction, prizes, appetizers. All ages. Contact: Tickets at www. Caring-for-Cats.org.

‘PARANORMAL INVESTIGATIONS: TECHNIQUES & THEORIES’ When: 11 a.m., 3 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24 Where: Warden’s House Museum, 602 Main St. N., Stillwater Details: Johnsdale Paranormal Group makes third trip to investigate supernatural claims at the

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RAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY When: 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 24 Where: Around Stillwater Details: Some 400 volunteers rake more than 60 local yards. Contact: Sign up by Oct. 9 at www.CommunityThreadMN. org, or call 651-439-7434

ANNUAL TRICK-OR-TREATING When: Noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 24 and 25 Where: Stillwater’s Main Street Details: Look for signs in participating merchants’ windows.

‘BORN ON THE BAYOU” CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL TRIBUTE When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24 Where: Phipps Center for the Arts, Hudson, Wis. Details: With Justin Ploof and the Throwbacks. $15 to $22. Contact: 715-386-8409.

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Paul Dols Angle of view Multitasking myth There are buzzwords and phrases that we hear, read and use on a daily basis that have become so firmly ingrained in our collective vocabulary that they manage to persist even though they are imprecise or even wrong. Currently at the top of my list is the term multitasking. It’s gotten to the point that I can’t even count the number of times each week that I read or hear about how someone’s advanced multitasking abilities are contributing to their efficiency and productivity. However, contrary to popular belief, a growing number of independent research studies at major universities — including Stanford, Harvard and MIT — are revealing (with a couple of specific exceptions) that when our attention is divided between several tasks at the same time we aren’t really multitasking. According to an article in Psychology Today, our brains are actually shifting from one task to another in rapid succession, or serial tasking. In fact, the Stanford University study participants with the most confidence in their multitasking abilities were not able to control their memory or switch from one job to another as well as the participants who said they preferred to complete one task at a time. I’m speculating, but wouldn’t be surprised to find that people with an inflated sense of confidence in their multitasking abilities are also more likely to think they can safely get away with texting while driving. While it appears that the researchers who organized these studies wanted to find out (and tap into) how young digitally connected, heavily multitasking students were exercising the superior attention and thought control needed to text message, listen to music, surf the web and do their homework at the same time, they instead discovered that, when tested, these students didn’t perform as well as their lighter multitasking counterparts, were more easily distracted and also had difficulty filtering out superfluous information. Studies have shown that it is possible for our brains to engage in two tasks simultaneously, but only if two conditions are met. The first is that one of the tasks has to be automatic, like walking or eating. The second condition is that the tasks must involve different types of brain processing. An example given in an NPR story online is that you can effectively read while listening to classical music, but information retention dramatically declines once lyrics are introduced because both tasks now involve the language center of the brain. While still in high school, I can remember the adrenaline rush and borderline terror I experienced when I first drove on a high speed multi-lane freeway while giving my brother a ride from our small rural hometown up to the University of Minnesota. Thankfully our brain allows us to perform repetitive (and relatively complex) tasks like driving without having to constantly relearn each step. That said, I can still guarantee that you won’t find me weaving though traffic along Hwy. 94 while using a cellphone. With the abundance of pressures and distractions modern life presents, it can sometimes feel like we’re all collectively speeding down a multi-lane freeway with little time for reflection. I personally believe that a good local newspaper can provide a trusted destination in a crowded and competitive media landscape currently dominated by powerful national entities. Earlier this year, as part of our continuing effort to ensure that the Press remains a relevant and important component in local life, we launched an enhanced online mobile site. Now, we are preparing to launch an updated and revised version of our print edition. The new format is designed to be more reader friendly, visually vibrant and portable. While we don’t advocate trying to read it while driving or mowing the lawn, we do hope that you continue to find the original stories, photos and local news produced and edited by our staff worthy of your valuable time and attention. — Paul Dols is photojournalist/website editor for Press Publications. He can be reached at 651-407-1238 or photos@presspubs.com.

Fire station to debut; new plat coming BY LORETTA HARDING Contributing Writer

STILLWATER — Stillwater firefighters never before had to be driven to City Hall in fire trucks to assist their chief in formally declaring fire prevention week. They could just walk next door from work. But this year, the new station is on the western edge of town, so four yellow fire engines rumbled down Myrtle Street carrying three dozen or so firefighters to the Oct. 6 Stillwater City Council meeting for the proclamation. The 2015 theme is “Hear the Beep Where You Sleep. Every Bedroom Needs a Working Smoke Alarm.” The National Fire Protection Association reported 2013 home fires killed 2,755 people in the U.S. Half of all home fire deaths result from fires reported between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. when most people are asleep.

“Tragically, Fire Prevention Week started in Minneapolis where they lost three young children on Saturday,” Chief Stu Glaser said. “I cannot stress enough the importance of everyone having working smoke detectors in their homes and changing the batteries every year.” He urged owners of older electric smoke detectors to replace them. Glaser said firefighters would visit local schools teaching children fire safety and about escape plans. “Practice your fire escape plan -- you don’t have a lot of time to get out,” he advised. “Smoke and toxic gases are what kills you quickly.” Mayor Ted Kozlowski also urged homeowners to check their carbon monoxide detectors for expiration. The week’s grand finale will be the official grand opening of the new fire station on Myrtle Street and Maryknoll Drive at 9 a.m.

Saturday, Oct. 10. An open house follows. Because the National Guard readiness center is still under construction, parking will be limited, so a shuttle service has been arranged to and from Rutherford School.

IN OTHER SELECT ACTION FROM THE OCT. 6 MEETING, THE COUNCIL: •Approved the final plat and revised development agreement for a 55-acre lot called Rutherford Station, with 10 conditions. Chris Aamodt of Settler’s Pines LLC plans to develop 17.5 acres in the southeast corner of McKusick Road and Manning Avenue in three phases to start in late November. •By a vote of 4-0 (Council Member Tom Weidner absent) approved assessments for the 2015 Street Improvement Project. Mill and overlay, along with

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other improvements, are wrapping up on properties abutting Market Drive/N. Frontage Road from Curve Crest to Washington Avenue N.; Fourth Street from Myrtle to Laurel; and N. Second Street from Myrtle to Laurel. Construction costs were $514,332 and engineering costs $64,820. The city will pay $278,005 and assessments to property owners will total $301,146. •Approved $25,000 in reimbursement for repair of the Main Street trail entrance at Terra Springs. •Recognized the Stillwater Lions Club and Craig Primoli of Yardmasters for their assistance in the Lowell Park Tree Planting Project. •Authorized a contract with Northern Bedrock Historic Preservation Corps to clean five headstones and three foot stones at the Boutwell Cemetery. The work will be completed at no cost to the city as young adults learn technical trade skills. The council next meets Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 7 p.m. at City Hall.

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community bits 'n pieces OUT EAST • Stillwater nonprofit Community Thread seeks volunteers to rake the yards of local seniors and others on Rake a Difference Day from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 24. Register by Oct. 9 at www.communitythread.org. Questions? 651-439-7434. • The YMCA of the Greater Twin Cities celebrated the Sept. 30 groundbreaking for its new Royal Credit Union Discovery Center at Camp St. Croix in Hudson, Wis. The facility to open next summer will offer a 299-person capacity community meeting space as well as camp programming. Features will include an adventure center with indoor climbing wall. • Stillwater nonprofit FamilyMeans was recently reaccredited by the Council on Accreditation of Services for Families and Children. • The Washington County Historical Society holds a fundraising sale at the historic Boutwell House at 12588 Boutwell Rd. N. in Stillwater from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 8 and 9. The sale will benefit preservation of the newly purchased site. Donate items by calling 651-470-6320. • Washington County 4-H holds a free open house from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24 at the Washington County Fairgrounds. Local clubs will be in attendance with activities, demonstrations and info. Concessions on site. Info: 651-430-6800 or mnext-washington@umn.edu. • Washington County 4-H members who placed in the recent State Horse Show and State Dog Show include Julia Naher, Corey Walsh, Meghan Walsh, Kaari Bridge, Grace Knowlan and Theresa Stanishlaw. • This year’s Youth Service Bureau Spirit of the Mission award was presented to Sarah Holmboe, who joined YSB in 2014 and oversees YSB’s Parent Education Program. The award recognizes a colleague who Holmboe contributes to positive morale and demonstrates the spirit of the YSB mission.

• The Lakeview Hospital Foundation holds its 53rd Annual bridge marathon league from Oct. 15 through April. Cost is $10 for the season plus $2 per playing period. Proceeds benefit local scholarships; a cumulative $69,000 has been raised since 1962. RSVP by Oct. 9 to 651-439-4162.

Local med spa: Forest Lake likes its (confidential) Botox

UP NORTH • Fall hours for the Forest Lake compost site, 20001 Forest Blvd. are Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Monday and Wednesday from 1:30 to 7 p.m. • Chateau St. Croix Winery in St. Croix Falls, Wis. holds its Cheese and Chocolate Weekend Nov. 21-22. • Washington County Library celebrates Teen Read Month in October. Teens can receive a free book and enter a prize drawing by voting for their favorite books in five categories at the libraries or www.co.washington. mn.us/TeenReadMonth. Local schools accepting votes are listed at www. co.washington.mn.us/TeenReadMonth. In addition, the event “Japanese Junction with the Textile Center” will be Thursday, Oct. 22, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Road N., Forest Lake. • A Minnesota Department of Agriculture meeting about an area emerald ash borer infestation will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28 at the Wyoming Public Library, 26855 Forest Blvd. in Wyoming. The insect was found in Chisago County along the Washington County border. An area quarantine is suggested: see www.mda. state.mn.us/eab or make a comment at Kimberly.tcremers@state.mn.us. • The Sharing Shop, a clothing store at Lakes Free Church, 29620 Olinda Trail, Lindstrom, is having its Fall Clothing Event Oct. 16 from 9 a.m. to noon and 5 to 7 p.m., and Oct. 17 from 9a.m. to noon. Clothing costs of 10 to 25 cents will buy new underwear and socks for the needy. Info: 651-257-2677 or www. lakesfree.org.

PARTY CENTER OPENS Event planning firm PartyOnStillwater has relocated to a storefront building at 5637 Memorial Ave. N., Stillwater (across from SAHS) that includes a showroom and more space for rental inventory. A public open house will be from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, featuring food, music, face painting, inflatables and games.

HIRING UP Karlie Amlie, owner of Express Employment Professionals in Forest Lake, reports that local hiring is up in industries including fast food, manufacturing/warehouse, computer/IT, accounting and business administration. “There is upward pressure on wages as a result of the demand for hard-working, reliable workers,” he said. “With so many “Now Hiring” signs around town, and with unemployment as low as it is, it’s becoming increasingly important that businesses 1. Show appreciation for their employees 2. Give feedback and offer advancement pathways, and 3. Consider their wages and benefits relative to their competitors.”

Submitted photo From left: Timeless Elements Med Spa and Laser Center owner Lesa Thompson-Stegner with employees Tess Prouty, Heather Wagner and Betsy Novak. BY MICHELLE MIRON Editor

FOREST LAKE — The Lowdown conducted an email interview last week with Lesa Stegner of Timeless Elements and Med Spa and Laser Center in Forest Lake. The local entrepreneur talked about what it's like to run her business, which offers aesthetic services including laser hair removal, laser facial treatments, Botox, dermal fillers, massage, facials, nail services and a medically managed weight-loss program, with electrolysis in the works for January. Q: Did you conduct market research before choosing Forest Lake as a location, or mostly go with your gut? A: I did not conduct formal market research. I was getting different aesthetic services done myself and had to travel quite far to get services done. I was already a certified nurse practitioner, so I decided to take some courses in aesthetics. After taking an extensive course in California and learning the aesthetics industry is growing very quickly, I decided Forest Lake would be a good location. Q: How has the business grown or changed? A: When we opened we had one employee and three treatment rooms. After (18 months) we moved to a larger location with eight treatment rooms. Today, we have more than 3,200 square feet and 10 employees. With more space, we are able to offer more services. Q: Your most popular procedure? A: We do an equal amount of laser services, injection services (Botox and dermal fillers) and massage/facial services. Massage is very popular among our male clients, although many come in for Botox as well. All our services are confidential. Q: How has running the business been different than you thought it would be? A: (It's) been very enlightening, to say the least. I have found that nursing curriculum does not cover business practice. Most of what I have learned about business is from experience … and advice from other business owners since I opened. We have been able to consistently meet (sales) goals. Q: What’s the newest, most cutting-edge

service you offer? A: The Ulthera treatment, ultrasound technology that works similarly to the lasers we have. It's considered a nonsurgical facelift. In January 2015 we started offering the Serotonin-Plus Weight Loss Program, (which) helps clients learn about healthy food choices, portion control and accountability without using meal replacement bars or shakes. Q: How do you decide which procedures to offer? A: Careful research. I do not want to offer treatments that do not work or only have minimal effects. As a certified nurse practitioner, I’m able to determine which procedures are medically sound and safe for our clients. Q: From how far away do you draw customers? A: From as far away as Duluth and the Twin Cities. We are the only facility in the area that has continuous medical supervision. Q: Any anecdotes or funny stories? A: I have lots of funny stories, but I can’t share them. We do get bizarre requests, but every client is important and their specific concern is important to them. It is important to know when a client’s expectations cannot be fulfilled and to explain that to them. Q: Of the services you offer, which do you think gives you the most bang for your buck, beauty-wise? A: That is a hard question to answer, because each client is different. It’s the same for me. Sometimes a massage is worth a million bucks on a stressful day, and sometimes more aggressive aesthetic treatments are worth more to me. Q: Have you tried all the services yourself? A: Yes. My husband (Forest Lake Mayor Stev Stegner) has as well. You will have to ask him what he has done. It’s all confidential, but I will say that any time we need a person to practice on, it is him. He is a good sport. Q: What’s in your five-year plan for the business? A: I plan to continue what we are doing, as it seems to be going well. I love meeting new people and helping them to achieve a better outlook on life. This is very gratifying to me.

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reports Man charged in murder case Nathan Eldgredge, the Stillwater man allegedly involved in the April death of Nils Johnson at his Oak Park Heights apartment, has been charged with firstdegree murder. Johnson, 39, was found dead under a pile of clothing in a closet at his apartment after his family reported him missing. His death was proclaimed a homicide by the Ramsey County Medical Examiner.

Stillwater area • Theft was reported at St. Croix Catholic School on Third Street S. Sept. 21 • A fight was reported at Mad Capper on Main Street S. Sept. 21 • Theft of two bikes was reported on Fifth Street S. Sept. 21 • Possible violation of a restraining order was reported on Maryknoll Drive Sept. 22 • An out-of-control female was reported at a group home on Hidden Valley Court Sept. 22 • Someone was cited for possession of drug paraphernalia on Brick and Ramsay Sept. 22 • Harassment was reported at Healing Rivers Chiropractic on Main Street N. Sept. 22 • A warrant and speeding were addressed on Highway 95 and First Ave. S. in Bayport Sept. 23 • An out-of-control male was reported at Golden Living Center on Linden Street W. Sept. 23 • A fight and disorderly

conduct involving two people were reported on Marsh Street W. Sept. 24 • A suicidal female was reported on Second Street N. Sept. 24 • First-degree burglary and theft were reported on Marine Circle Sept. 24 • A fraudulent check involving a closed account was reported on Main Street N. Sept. 25 • Third-degree DWI was reported on Cottage Drive Sept. 25 • Assault involving two people was reported at Rafters on Main Street S. Sept. 26. Two people were drunk and carrying uncased firearms. • Vandalism to a vehicle was reported on Cottage Drive Sept. 26 • Theft from a vehicle was reported at Lakeview Hospital on Churchill Street W. Sept. 26 • A juvenile complaint was lodged at Rutherford Elementary on Rutherford Rd. Sept. 26 • A disturbance was reported at Valley Book Seller in Main Street N. Sept. 26 • A fight was reported on Nelson and Main Sept. 27 • An accident with injuries was reported on Broadway and Willow Sept. 27 • Criminal damage to property was reported at PD Pappy’s on Mulberry Street E. Sept. 27 • Malicious mischief was reported at Boutwell Cemetery on Boutwell Road N. Sept. 28. • Theft from the police department lobby was reported Sept. 28 • An out-of-control male was

addressed on Central Avenue in Bayport Sept. 28 • A fight was reported on Marsh Street W. Sept. 29 • Motor vehicle tampering was reported on Brewers Lane Sept. 29 • Theft was reported on Churchill Street W. Sept. 29 • Theft was reported at the Super 9 on Frontage Road W. Oct. 1 • Theft was reported on Greeley Street S. Oct. 1 • A property damage accident occurred on the Lift Bridge Oct. 1 • An altercation was reported at Tin Bins on Nelson Street Oct. 2 • Theft from a vehicle and criminal damage to property were reported at Victor Villa Apartments on Greeley Street S. Oct. 2 • Theft was reported on Interlachen Drive Oct. 2 • An abandoned trailer was reported at Trinity Lutheran Church on Fourth Street N. Oct. 2 • Police responded to a report of weapons in a vehicle on St. Croix Trail N. in Bayport Oct. 3 • A suicidal female was reported on the Stillwater Bridge Oct. 3 • Theft from and tampering with a motor vehicle was reported on Fairlawn Drive Oct. 3 • Fourth-degree DWI was addressed on Laurel Street W. Oct. 4 • A suicidal male was reported on Greeley Street S. Oct. 4 • Theft from a vehicle was reported on Myrtle Street W. Oct. 4 -From city reports

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FOREST LAKE — As a parent of three Forest Lake graduates, I can attest to the fine quality of education Forest Lake Schools offers. Students and staff have shown their ability to compete with districts far better funded. (The district) has gotten by on a shoestring, and that shoestring is about to break. Our facilities in the high school are over 40 years old and need to be updated to allow students opportunities to use equipment they will encounter in future workplaces. In order for our students to compete in the workplace or be prepared for the rigors of further education, we must allow them the opportunity to use modern equipment and satisfactory facilities. There is also a need in Forest Lake (for) adequate basic infrastructure. Students

need schools which are safe, secure and provide an environment that encourages learning and exploration. The bond will provide for these basic needs. Delaying these necessary improvements will only cost more in the future. Our family will be voting “yes.”

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SCANDIA — I am voting yes on the upcoming school bond. I really like the idea of moving the ninth-grade students from Century and Southwest to the high school for three reasons. Currently, close to 200 ninth graders are taking classes at the high school every day. Those students are bused back and forth from the junior highs. Ninth-graders are taking Chinese, French, orchestra, choir, Algebra II and agriculture.

Why not have all the ninth graders at the high school so they all have easy access to those great programs? Second, students would have easier access to sports and activities and after-school tutoring. Finally, college — career-readiness exposure would give students the big picture of what is happening in the years that follow. Students would see and hear what others are doing. Although high school activities and college readiness are far in the future for many parents, the time to get it done is now. My children benefitted from our schools making improvements and keeping up with the world, both from the great teachers and the tools provided to them. We are indebted to all who have worked in the past for the progress our schools have made, and owe it to future students to keep our schools strong.

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STILLWATER — It was a tale of two teams going opposite directions Friday when White Bear Lake visited Stillwater. One thing for certain, Pony running back Stephen Wagner was going in one direction — north to south. And he was doing that quite well. The Stillwater senior running back motored for 216 yards and four touchdowns in a 40-6 defeat over the Bears, out-gaining the White Bear Lake offense (212 total yards) by himself. The win marked the third straight East Metro Blue Division victory in a row for

coach Beau LaBore's club, while the Bears stumbled for the fifth consecutive time. East Ridge (6-0, 6-1) and Woodbury (5-1, 6-1) are dueling for top spot in the division, followed by Cretin-Derham Hall (4-2, 5-2), Stillwater (4-2, 4-3), Mounds View (3-3, 4-3), Roseville (1-5, 1-6), White Bear Lake (1-5, 1-6) and Forest Lake (0-6, 0-7). Stillwater and Wagner were off to the races thanks to a 13-0 first-quarter lead. The Ponies led 20-0 at the break, and 40-0 after three quarters. Pony quarterback Muff Hoefferle found Joey Costa for a 25-yard touchdown in the

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New York City family whose patriarch is being investigated for tax evasion. The play won the 1937 Pulitzer Prize for Drama; its screen adaptation won an Academy Award for Best Picture and Best Director. A central theme, said Sadow, is about following one’s dreams. “Cliché as it is, theatre is my life,” noted senior Amelia Schneider, who plays Alice Sycamore, the only “normal” member of the family and the character around whom the story revolves. “I love it.” Schneider had done shows through SAHS and community theatre since third grade, so rehearsing every day is nothing new. “It’s not uncommon to get over 100 hours of work or more done from the first rehearsal to the last performance, which is usually around six weeks,” she noted. Senior Emily Heidick plays Essie Carmichael, a candy maker who dreams of being a ballerina but is a terrible dancer. Heidick is no stranger to theatre; last year, she appeared in six area productions. Before auditioning for “You Can’t Take It with You,” she watched the 1984 version of the show and felt an instant connection to her character. “I’m ecstatic,” she said. “Having a couple hours of rehearsal a day does decrease the amount of free time I have, but it is completely worth it.”

Junior Liv Krusinski does lighting, sound, set design and construction and also helps with props and costuming. For this show, she’ll be running special effects. “Through tech … I get to learn structure, designing and building,” she explained. “We need to make sure everything is safe for the actors as well as look good, so it’s a fun combination. “(With theater), no matter what you do to be a part of it, you’re important. Everything goes into making this imaginary world come to life for the audience.” SAHS senior Madeline Nelson is in charge of props and set dressing. Her main reason for joining this production, she explained, was to meet and get to know Mr. Sadow. “Even though this is my last year, I was curious to see how the theatre department will hold up with this big change,” she said. “It is good to know the Stillwater Theatre Department is being left in good hands.”

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• A benefit will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11 for Lino Lakes Elementary Spanish immersion teacher Holly Woden, who is battling cancer. The event at Tanner’s Brook Golf Course, 5810 190th St. N. In Forest Lake, offers a taco feed along with inflatables, a photo booth, a dunk Woden tank, treats and a silent auction. Woden recently learned her breast cancer has spread to her brain, bones, lungs and liver. Proceeds from the event will help with treatment, weekly trips to the Mayo clinic and daily expenses. • Hannah Quarnstrom, a senior at North Lakes Academy Charter School, is serving on the Minnesota Youth Council. More info: https://mnyouth.net. • The FLAHS JV girls cross country team took fifth of 16 teams at the Mustang Invitational. The varsity team took 10th Quarnstrom of 49 teams at the Roy Griak Invitational at the University of Minnesota. The varsity then competed against 21 teams in Duluth at the 65th Annual Swain Invitational, scoring 42 points and earning first place by a margin of 54 points. Emma Benner placed first, Regan Duffy third, Caroline Schoessow eighth, Jesseca Overland 15th, Amanda Forliti 18th, Amelea Hauer 27th and Jenna Parent 55th of 154 competitors. JV also placed first as a team. Scoring for Forest Lake were Kayla Allen, fourth; Kallie Liston, sixth; Emma Peterson, eighth; Allie Bartlett, ninth; and Chloe Foster, 10th. • Forest Lake FFA members Amanda Stafford, Megan Palmer, Joe Ramstad and Cameron Strand are preparing to compete in the 2015 Agriscience Fair and the 2015 Agricultural Communications Career Development Event. Stafford was a finalist this year in the Social Systems category in the 10-12 grade division after earning a purple ribbon at the state-level agriscience fair in March. The other students are part of a team competing to create a media plan as part of agricultural communications. • The Ranger Volleyball Booster Club seeks donations of clothes, shoes and bedding for an upcoming fundraiser to fight epilepsy. Please drop items in 13-gallon garbage bags at the FLAHS parking lot Saturday, Oct. 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Info: cristal@jjorion.com

STILLWATER — Like the students he’s teaching, Theater Coordinator Grif Sadow is having a ball directing this fall’s Stillwater Area High School theater production, the three-act comedy “You Can’t Take It With You.” Contrary to the title, Sadow believes when the curtain falls, the actors will indeed take something with them. “Theatre benefits young people in so many ways,” he said. “The ability to feel more confident, getting comfortable in their skin, taking appropriate risks and communicating effectively, self motivation and working as a team in collaboration. There are so many different skills in theater that translate to the real world — whatever field they choose to go into, this is giving them the tools to go after it.” The self-described “jack-of-all-trades” came to SAHS this fall with a 30-year background in working with young people in the theatre arts. Sadow has been a stage and commercial actor, arts consultant and educator, and life coach. In addition to serving as theatre coordinator, director and drama club advisor for SAHS, Sadow teaches for the Friends School of MN, Lyric Arts Theatre and Brave New Workshop Student Union. He is also a laughter yoga leader (also called Hasyayoga, laughter yoga involves prolonged voluntary laughter). He said the biggest challenge of the production — which opens Oct. 23 — is time. Because of MEA and other factors, rehearsals are long and getting longer. He said great parent support is critical — providing dinners during tech week and monitoring study so kids can keep their grades up. “It’s one of my beliefs the primary importance here is academic,” Sadow commented. “(Theater is) here to supplement learning and provide a form of expression, and at the same time be a wonderful distraction.” Premiered in 1936, the play takes place entirely in the large, chaotic house of an eccentric

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Nightmare Hallow opens haunted doors COLUMBUS — Anticipation was in the air on opening night of Columbus Halloween attraction Nightmare Hallow-Scream Park Friday. Costumed workers mulled about in the cooling air in and around the horse barns at Running Aces, getting into full scare mode and finding their places in the haunted barn as the season’s first customers shuffled anxious kids outside. Twenty-three-year-old Tayler Matteson of Balsam Lake, Wisconsin had just made the commute for her shift as a haunted barn monster. This marks the third consecutive Hallow season for Matteson, who first auditioned for owner Jean Sockness by appearing in monster garb at a local parade. By day, she works in sheet metal fabrication. “The fun part is scaring people, of course, but basically it’s all been a pretty positive experience,” she said. “Everybody is just here to have fun.” Once Matteson arrived, makeup artist Mercedes Swanson of Centuria, Wis. spent several minutes creating her decimated, blood-dripping eyes (see bottom right photo). Swanson is a veteran of the Hallow who has filled several other roles there, including zombie, ticket-taker and trailer loader. She started by tagging along as a kid with her mom, another longtime employee. After makeup, Matteson spend several minutes pulling on her wig, lower-face mask and gothic clothing pieces — an ensemble she called “a mix of things that creep people out.” Then she headed to the haunted barn to be assigned her spot.

She explained monsters there are not allowed to touch customers, and vice versa. And while their role is definitely to scare patrons, they do “stand down” if a young attendee seems to be freaking out. At the barn, employee Teri Lund was marking attendance and chatting with some of the 20 monsters on the nightly roster. Lund and her husband Randy of Coon Rapids have worked at the Hallow 11 and 20 years, respectively, and were married at the venue in 2009. “Halloween is bigger at my house than Christmas,” she noted. As night fell, the smell of wood smoke filled the air. Other ghoulish types could be seen prepping for the haunted hayride, getting release forms signed and selling concessions. A cornstalk on a corner almost appeared to be moving. Sockness, a 61-year-old White Bear Lake resident, founded the attraction in 1992. She rented land in Wyoming and started a haunted hayride for area residents, adding a haunted house two years later. In 2010 she moved her operation to Running Aces and expanded to include more features and attractions. Some people know Sockness by her trademark 1971 white Oldsmobile hearse, which was parked outside opening night. As the first customers of the season trickled in, wide-eyed youngsters grabbed parents’ hands and avoided eye contact with a lurking Freddy Krueger. For open hours and more information about Nightmare Hallow, visit nightmarehallowscreampark.com. -Michelle Miron

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— After a small-town, boy-next-door high school student (Jeremy Irvine) is discovered with his boyfriend (Karl Glusman) and his homophobic football coach father (David Cubitt) makes his leave his family (Andrea Frankle and Joey King) and kicks him out of the house in this inspirational, heartbreaking, factually inspired, down-to-earth, stardotted (Ron Perlman, Matt Craven, Caleb Landry Jones, and Mark Camacho), 129-minute film, he moves to New York City and ends up hanging out with other gay men (Jonny Beauchamp, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Otoja Abit, et al.) on the streets of Greenwich Village and at the Stonewall Innr that became the site of the Stonewall Riots in 1969.

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Q: Where are you from, how old are you and where do you live now? A: I was born in Illinois and my family moved to Minnesota when I was 3. I am 23 and now reside in Stillwater. Q: How and when did you get started as an artist? A: When I was in grade school I wanted to find something I was good at. My mother and I were out shopping and came across a book “How to Draw Animals.” I learned how to draw step by step from that book. Q: Are you self-taught, or do you have formal training in art? A: My knowledge excelled with (high school) art classes (which) earned me an art scholarship upon graduation. Q: In what media do you work these days? A: Mixed media. I like to use combinations of watercolor, acrylic, marker, pen and digital painting with Adobe Photoshop or Adobe Illustrator. Q: What are the most unusual materials or tools you use in your art, if any? A: Recently I made a piece using old motherboard parts from a computer and an non-operational phone. It was an assignment for my Design History class at The Art Institutes International Minnesota. It was a combination of inspiration from Kurt Schwitters' assemblages and Russian Constructivism symbolism. I also enjoy wood burning; it takes a long time to complete but it is worth the results. Q: What usually inspires you in your art? Does your art tend to have commonalities of theme, color, texture or design? A: Nature is my main inspiration. I enjoy creating artwork with natural or earthy colors. I love to draw animals realistically or in a painterly form. Q: How do you market your art? A: Etsy.com, Facebook.com, Instagram.com, Tumblr.com, Twitter.com and Linkedin.com. My marketing takes place mostly online, (by) interacting with followers and posting my daily work. Q: At what price range is your art offered? A: It depends on the size, materials, content and time put in — anywhere from two to four digits depending on if it is a small sketch to a life-size painting. Q: What is it about your art to which people seem to respond? A: For certain pieces I want to communicate a message people

Creative LICENSE will connect with. I like to do fan art for myself or fellow fans of pop culture. People like my unique style and approach to using materials. Q: What is the most challenging part of creating your art? A: Knowing when it is done or not, because I want to keep adding more detail. Q: Are you a full-time artist or do you have a day job? A: I am a freelance graphic designer and Illustrator. I do face painting in the fall at Aamodt's Apple Orchard. I have a few years' previous experience as a customer experience manager at Michael's Stores, where I also taught jewelry classes and crafting events. Q: What else do you do in your spare time? A: I enjoy hiking and swimming in the summer and playing video games, trading card games, creating crafts and doing puzzles all year long. My parents are Barbara and Joseph and I have brothers Joey, 21 and Thomas, 19 and sister Emily, 17. Q: What is your five-year plan as an artist? A: I hope to graduate from The Art Institutes International Minnesota in 2016. Five years from now I hope to have my own house, several cats, a dog, two bearded dragons, two rabbits and two pet goats. I hope to have a design job at an environment like the MN Zoo or the Walker Art center. I would enjoy doing freelance work for companies that contribute to environmental conservation or endangered animals. I want to be creating fine art clients can display in their homes. The Creative License feature profiles artistic people of all kinds who live in the Lowdown coverage area. To suggest a subject to profile, please email lowdownnews@presspubs.com.

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COOLANT SYSTEM $ SERVICE 99.95 • Complete Flush • Replacement of all coolant • Conditioner to fortify Incl. Some models slightly higher, see service advisor for more information. Expires 10/31/15

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Maintenance II position available in the Public Works Dept. Sewer Division. Primary duties include performance of functions related to operation and maintenance of the sanitary sewer and surface water systems; to operate maintenance equipment in a skilled and safe manner in the construction, maintenance, and repair of City streets, utilities, parks, and other public property. Responsibilities also include seasonal snow removal from City sidewalks, streets, parking lots, trails, and park facilities. Minimum qualifications include two years experience in operation of light and heavy construction equipment and general preventative maintenance and Minnesota Class B Commercial Driver's License. Possession of S-D sewer operations license preferred. All applicants must complete a City application found on the City's website at www.whitebearlake.org. Applications will NOT be accepted without a cover letter. Mail or Deliver to: Personnel Office City of White Bear Lake 4701 Highway 61 White Bear Lake, MN 55110 Application deadline: Applications will be reviewed on October 16, 2015. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

AMI Grounds care positions available. FT seas & yr round opportunities. Entry level & experience positions. $11-15/hr. Call Bill @ 651-490-9755 to schedule appt. E-mail: amilawn@aol.com

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NETWORK SUPPORT SPECIALIST Chisago County is seeking to ﬁll one position in the Management of Information Services Department. This position’s primary focus at this time is our VmWare Server and VDI environment. Performs a variety of complex technical work in the development, installation, and maintenance of the County technology systems. Systems include but are not limited to, Blade Centers, SANS, VmWare, Cisco LAN / WAN networking equipment, Specialized Applications, complex Microsoft server systems, etc. Evaluates vendor and in-house solutions and products. Assists in presentations of information to management resulting in the purchase and/or installation of hardware, software and telecommunications equipment. Apply on-line at www.chisagocounty.us. Position is open until ﬁlled. Rate of pay is $25.93 to $35.66.

Debt Collections Representative CU Recovery in Wyoming is looking for Collections Representatives. You must be a customer service oriented team player with experience in collections or customer service; possess a client service attitude, and a strong work ethic. Excellent communication, listening, and negotiation skills are paramount to this position. Additional requirements of the Collections role include: High school diploma or GED, basic keyboarding skills, organization and problem solving skills. Experience in debt collection is preferred, but not required. Please forward your resume to: Mari Gordon, CU Recovery, Inc., 26263 Forest Blvd., Wyoming, MN 55092 or email: marig@curecovery.com.

The Hampton Inn & Suites is looking for full time housekeeping attendants Some requirements for this position include the ability to lift, bend, and remain on one's feet for an extended period of time. Full time employee benefits include, medical, dental, 401K, vacation and holiday. Shifts start at 8am, out time depends on hotel occupancy. Apply within at 579 Apollo Drive, Lino Lakes or email your resume to mspll_hampton_suites@hilton.com Class A CDL Regional/OTR Flat Bed Drivers needed. Flat bed drivers home weekends. Min.1 yr. Exp. Preferred. Will consider new CDL Drivers. Commercial Transload of Minnesota Trucklines, Inc. 7151 University Ave. Fridley, MN 55432. psandmann@ctmtruck.com fax: 763-571-9549 or call: 763-571-9508 ask for Pete or Chris

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HEALTH CLINICIANS Student health services in an elementary school or high school beginning as soon as possible. Varied hours per day and days per year, $20.36/hr. Must have an LPN license with an RN license preferred. Recent proven successful experience preferred. Applicants must apply online at www.isd12.org. Click on “Employment” at the top of the page. All applications must be received by 10/14/15. EOE

NOW HIRING company OTR drivers. $2,000 sign on bonus, flexible home time, extensive benefits. Call now!!! Hibb's & Co. 763/389-0610

PT Direct Support Professional positions available WBL & Hugo group homes w/ men or women! Exp. preferred. M/H valid MN DL, clean driving record, proof of ins & pass background check. Call Carrie for info (651) 426-3517. $1000 Retention BONUS offered!

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Over heard Submitted photo Sal's Angus Gr ill in Withrow held its Sevent Annual Withrow h Area Car & Trac tor Show Sept. 27, benefiting W ishes & More, M innesota Military Family Foundatio n and Withrow El ementary.

• The General Scoop ice cream store in Marine is closed for the season but will re-open next spring. • The Linwood Family Fun Day Wind-Down Dinner has been put on hold. • Don Shipp of Wyoming is building a pizza oven in his backyard for personal use.

Submitted photo Paddle on SUP l Fal a dleboard Co. held Stillwater's Brown Dog Pad ted at 37 star t tha ps tem g rnin spite of mo the St. Croix River Oct. 4, in degrees.

Submitted photo SAHS students got up-close looks at plants at VistaTek in Stillwater and MoldCraft in Willernie last week as part of Manufacturing Day.

Submitted photo ents at Lily Lake Elementary Fourth- through sixth-grade stud r library at a dining-themed "took a bite out of books" in thei a variety of literary genres in event Oct. 5. They “sampled es in reading.” tast d order to find their preferre

Submitted photo visited the ter lwa Stil in ue Staffers from X Event Ven l last weekend. Minnesota Renaissance Festiva

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• The Stillwater Sunrise Rotary Club recent brought visiting Rotarians from Brazil to tour Valley Outreach. • Andersen Corp. held tours for local students as part of Manufacturing Day Oct. 1-2. • September 2015 has been recorded as the warmest September ever in Minnesota. • According to Joe Ailts of the St. Croix Growers Association, last year’s Harvest Fest in Stillwater boasted the A second-heaviest top-10 pumpkins on display compared to more than 100 comparable weigh-offs worldwide. “2015 is shaping up to be a repeat or even better,” he added.

er Photo Courtesy Discover Stillwat The at ed din r tou t Foo on s A group taking a Foodie urday. Green Room in Stillwater Sat

Submitted photo ge Academy gua Lan al rnation First graders from Lakes Inte Orchard in le App 's odt Aam in Stillwater recently visited ses. Stillwater to learn about proces

Submitted photo a practice run k too m tea ntry The Forest Lake boys cross cou in preparation for one of its last in cool air Saturday morning meets of the season.

Submitted photo Recently joining the Stillwater Fire Department were Katie Pederson and Ben Wojcik, who completed all required training during their one-year probation period to become official members.

Submitted photo St. Peter's Catholic School in Forest Lake held its Marathon Day fundraiser Oct. 3, collecting $39,500 with plans to reach $50,000 by Oct. 23.

Submitted photoo Python, rattlesnake, kangaroo and alpaca were on the 16-course menu prepared by Glenn and Keri Ciegler forr winners of an auction item at the Partnership Plan's Jeans & Jewels fundraiser. Last spring's gala raised nearlyy $120,000 for the school district supporter.

Submitted photo Junior high youth from Willowbrook Church took off last weekend for a fall retreat at Trout Lake Camp.

Submitted photo ion Oct. 3 for Leg an eric Am e Forest Lak A full house showed up to the ers Theatre. a bingo fundraiser for Masqu