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Hockey hero hits Hall BRUCE KLUCKHOHN | NHLI

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TORONTO — The wait is over. Phil Housley could finally exhale Monday night as he was officially inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame (HOF), culminating a weekend of activities and ceremonies in Toronto. Housley, 51, was selected to the Class of 2015 HOF inductees on June 29. “When I got the phone call and saw the call was from Toronto, I knew why they

were calling,” Housley said during an exclusive phone interview on his way to catch an early morning flight to Toronto. He took a deep breath and let it out, knowing from that point forward he would be forever recognized as a Hall of Fame hockey player. “It's a humbling moment to know that you're being honored, especially when you look at the other players going in this year,” Housley said. “You think of all the players who contributed to your success along the way,

and you share the honor with family. Without their support, none of this would have been possible.” Also selected in the 2015 Class were players Sergei Fedorov, Nicklas Lidstrom, Chris Pronger and Angela Ruggeiro, along with builders Bill Hay and Peter Karmanos Jr. Housley is the third Minnesota native in the HOF. Moose Goheen (1952) and Frank Brimsek (1966) are the two other honored members. Housley retired in 2004 after a 21-

year career as one of the NHL's top defensemen, donning the sweaters of eight different teams during that span. They were Buffalo, Winnipeg, St. Louis, Calgary, New Jersey, Washington, Chicago and Toronto. At the time of his retirement, Housley was the all-time leading scorer of U.S.-born players, amassing 1,232 points (338 goals and 894 assists) during 1,495 regular-season games. SEE HERO, PAGE 10

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WINTER'S COMING TO FOREST LAKE City adopts expanded snow and ice policy

BY LORETTA HARDING CONTRIBUTING WRITER

FOREST LAKE — Late October has always been a good time to prepare for winter. For residents, that means putting away the lawn mower and firing up the snow blower — among many other chores on the endless to-do list. The city of Forest Lake also has of list of winterizing jobs to do. Council took care of one of those items at its Oct. 26 meeting when council members unanimously approved the city’s expanded snow and ice control policy. City staff determined that the policy was in need of updating, Public Works Superintendent Dave Adams said in his report to council. However, most of the old policy rolled over into the new one, which features additional information and more details. The new policy outlines ice control processes and responsibilities from the city's end, as well as responsibilities for residents, Adams said. The updated policy also contains

a map of all the streets that receive priority plowing in Forest Lake. “The map is a great idea,” Mayor Stev Stegner said. Councilman Ben Winnick stressed the importance of safety, but also checked to make sure ice melting products would be kept out of the lake. Adams assured council that public works staff had been to training on how to lay down ice melting materials. In addition, some of the new trucks come equipped with technology that keeps track of the amount of salt being administered to the road surface in relation to the temperature, he said. “It used to be that drivers would look into the rear view mirror to determine whether salt was being laid out. Now you don't have to see the salt pouring out onto the surface to know that it is making it to the road,” Adams said. The removal policy covers many aspects of snow and ice control, such as regulations, damage to property, and the type of equipment used for the tasks. But the most pressing question for residents is, “When will my street be plowed?”

Basic guidelines to begin removing ice and snow include snow accumulation of two inches with continual snowfall, snow drifting, icy conditions affecting travel and timing of the snowfall relative to rush hour. The city will be divided into nine plow routes. Each district has its

priority streets, which will be plowed first. Collector streets that connect to priority streets will receive second priority. Non-collector streets that connect to the collector streets will be plowed after that. The fourth priority will be dead ends and cul-de-sacs. Hilly areas are often given higher priority than f latter areas. The city airport will be cleared once all of the above streets are clear. Residents are reminded that it is against the law to plow snow from driveways onto or across city, county and state roads. Frozen piles of snow can pose a safety hazard to the traveling public, and accidents may result in liability to the property owner. And another thing — parking is limited to 30 minutes on any street or municipal lot throughout the city between the hours of 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. from Nov. 1 through April 15. To view the complete snow and ice control policy, including maps of priority streets, visit the city website at www.ci.forest-lake.mn.us, locate the link for the City Council Oct. 26 agenda packet, and read pages 34 through 48.

GALA FUNDRAISER FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20 • 6:30 - 9 pm Sip, savor and shop this holiday season to support the beautiful Washington County Historic Courthouse in the heart of Stillwater, MN! The Gala Fundraiser evening includes a souvenir tasting glass, Lift Bridge Beer, St Croix Vineyards wine, champagne, sparkling cider, a full-array of savory appetizers and desserts by local area caterers, live music, door prizes, holiday shopping with 30+ vendors, and jail tours.

$40 or $70/Pair in advance or $50 at door.

To purchase call 651-275-7075 Ticket Sales to benefit the Historic Courthouse Restoration Fund Thank you to all our event sponsors: Courthouse Quilters • Main Street Stillwater IBA • Brine’s Market and Deli Donatelli’s Catering • Kowalski’s Catering • Kane’s Catering • Lake Elmo Inn and Event Center • Prom Catering Scheels Catering • Sara’s Tipsy Pies • Chowgirls Killer Catering • Krueger’s Christmas Trees GeorgeSiegfriedConstructionCompany•PartyOnStillwater•DeckiDécor•MStudioFlowerAffair•OertelArchitects Rose Floral • Chilkoot Cafe • Rivertown Inn • Lakeside Floral • Just For Me Spa • Grandma’s Bakery Lion’s Main • Caribou Coffee • McGarry Insurance • Lowell Inn • Stillwater Art Guild Gallery St. Croix Boat and Packet • Hannah’s Homemade Heavens • Stillwater Olive Oil Co. • Cub Foods

VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS BAZAAR FREE Saturday, November 21 • 10 am - 4 pm Sunday, November 22 • 11 am - 3 pm 101 W. Pine St. Stillwater, MN • 651-275-7075 www.co.washington.mn.us/vchc mainstreetstillwaterIBA.com

30+VictorianCostumedVendors•ExceptionalHandcraftedGoods•BeautifulHolidayDecór 1900’s Jail Tours • Pictures with Santa • Vault Exhibit • Tea Room • Live Music

This Holiday Season we invite you to take time to enjoy the spirit that is downtown Stillwater. • Friday, November 20 - Victorian Christmas Gala Fundraiser • Saturday/Sunday, November 21 and 22 Victorian Christmas Bazaar • Friday November 27 - Come downtown for Sleepyhead Downtown Doorbuster Sales! • Saturday, November 28 - Small Business Saturday • Friday, November 27 and Saturday November 28 and December 12 and 19 FREE Victorian Wagonette Rides • Every Friday and Saturday in December, Santa and Victorian Carolers strolling historic Main Street • Saturday, December 5 - Bring the kids for our Annual Twinkle Parade For more details on Hometown for the Holidays events, please visit Discover Stillwater.com

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UP NORTH FOREST LAKE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMBERSHIP BREAKFAST

When: 7:45-8:45 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10 Where: Running Aces Casino & Racetrack, 15201 Zurich St. N., Columbus Details: Learn about the state of the workforce, as well as the Washington County Workforce Development Board’s programs designed to eliminate the skills gap, encourage lifelong learning, and prepare employment candidates. Pre-register, $20/members, $30/ non-members includes breakfast. Contact: forestlakechamber.org

FOREST LAKE AREA HIGH SCHOOL CEREMONY

When: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11 Where: FLAHS Gym, 6101 Scandia Trail N., Forest Lake Details: Military music, speeches, recognition of branches, slide show commemorating local vets. Keynote speaker is Command Sergeant Major Richard W. Osborn.

55+ DRIVER IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM 4-HOUR REFRESHER

When: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11 Where: Forest Lake Senior Center, 767 SW 4th St., Forest Lake Details: Persons age 55+ who have completed the 8-hour course must complete the 4-hour refresher course every 3 years to maintain insurance discount. Contact: 888-234-1294 or mnsafetycenter.org

THANKSGIVING IN AMERICA

When: 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12 Where: Geise Memorial Library, 26855

Forest Blvd., Wyoming Details: Trace the history of Thanksgiving with speaker Dale Blanshan, from it’s modest start in 1924 through today. Free; geared to adult audiences. Contact: (651) 4629001 or ecrl.lib.mn.us/ Wyoming

SOCIAL PAINT NIGHT

When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12 Where: Hallberg Center for the Arts, 5521 E. Viking Blvd., Wyoming Details: Step by step instruction to create a 16x20” acrylic painting. Supplies provided. Register online. Contact: 651-2725122 or wyomingcreativearts.org

GUIDED BIRD HIKES

When: 8:30-9:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14 Where: Big Marine Park Reserve, 17495 Manning Trail N, Marine on St.Croix Details: Learn to identify the birds that call the St. Croix Valley home and contribute to citizen science data collection by completing bird count surveys with a guide. Free with a Washington County parks permit. Contact: 651-430-8370 or parks@co.washington.mn.us

LEGO MANIA

When: 1:30-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd. N., Forest Lake Details: Lego builda-thon for kids ages 6 and up. No registration required. Contact: 651-275-7300

SANTA PAWS

When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14 and Sunday, Nov. 15 Where: Forest Lake Senior Center, 767 SW 4th St., Forest Lake

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Details: Fundraiser for the Northwoods Humane Society features photo packages for families and their pets, starting at $12. Also refreshments, cookies, bake sale and holiday gift baskets. No appointment necessary. Contact: 651-982-0240 or northwoodshs.org

RED CROSS BLOOD DONATION

When and Where: 1-7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17 at the American Legion, 355 West Broadway, Forest Lake; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25 at North Lakes Academy, 308 15th St. SW, Forest Lake Details: All blood types needed, especially Types O negative, B negative, A negative and AB. Donors get a mixing spoon and celebrity chef recipe set. Contact: 800-RED CROSS or redcrossblood.org

WEDNESDAY AT WYOMING SERIES: UNDERSTANDING SHAME

When: 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18 Where: Wyoming Public Library Details: This free hour-long session will be presented by Mary Jo Meadow, Ph.D. Professor Emerita of Psychology from MN State University at Mankato and the author of 7 published books. Registration is required. Contact: Call 651462-9001 or stop by the Wyoming Library to register.

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Victorian Christmas at the Courthouse Gala and Bazaar WHEN: DETAILS: Gala: 6:30-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20; Bazaar: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21 and 11a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22

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Washington County Historic Courthouse, 101 W. Pine St., Stillwater

Gala fundraiser includes food and beverages donated by local caterers, live music, 1900s jail tours, vault exhibit and vendor displays. Bazaar is a free, family-friendly holiday experience including over 35 local vendors with handcrafted goods

When: Thursday, Nov. 19; seating times 11:30 a.m. and 1, 2:30, 4 and 5:30 p.m. Where: 20880 Olinda Tr., Scandia Details: Traditional holiday Swedish Smörgåsbord starring the famous lutfisk served

with cream sauce and melted butter accompanied by: rutabagas, brown beans, glorious Swedish meatballs, red potatoes, rye bread, lefse, pickled beets, red cabbage and desserts. $18 per person. Discounts at Gammelgarden Butik.

Contact: Tickets at 651-433-5053

on the Court's docket for the 2015-2016 term, which include disputes addressing one person-one vote, abortion, affi rmative action in college admissions, the death penalty and public sector labor unions. Reserve ticket by noon, Nov. 18; $17 includes lunch. Contact: scvfoundation.org/conversations-of-the-valley

and Reincarnations in Stillwater, and 3:17 Vintage and Eye Candy ReFind in Afton Details: Pick up a passport at any of the vintage shops, and be entered for a prize by getting stamps at all eight. Contact: 651-351-2030

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STUFFED ANIMAL SLEEPOVER

When: Friday Nov. 20 – Saturday, Nov. 21 Where: Wyoming Public Library Details:Bring your fa-

on display, live music, photos with Santa, jail tours, vault exhibit, and tea room. Tickets required.

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651-275-7075 or historiccourthouse@ co.washington.mn.us

vorite stuffed animal, and leave them at the Wyoming Library for a sleepover anytime on Friday, November 20. Then pick them up after 10am the next morning and see what they did overnight. We’ll have pictures to show you! Contact: 651-462-9001

OUT EAST LAKEVIEW HEALTH FOUNDATION GALA

When: 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15 Where: Prom Center, 484 Inwood Ave. N., Oakdale Details: Fundraising event supports the Lakeview Health Foundation’s programs that provide care to women and families through technology and experience. Social hour, beer tasting, silent auction, and four-course dinner. Contact: lakeviewhealth.org/newsandevents

EVENING FOR THE ARTS

When: 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15 Where: Church of St. Michael, 611 Third St. S., Stillwater Details: St. Croix Catholic School’s an-

nual fundraising event featuresmusical talents of alumni and parents, gallery of local fi ne arts, dance demonstrations and silent auction. Tickets must be reserved in advance. Contact: 651-439-5581 or stcroixcatholic.org

CONVERSATIONS OF THE VALLEY

When: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18 Where: The Grand Banquet Center, 301 South 2nd St., Stillwater Details: U.S. District Judge John Tunheim, the Chief Judge of Minnesota's federal court, will review some of the important decisions of the Supreme Court this past year and will preview the cases that are likely to be

ST. CROIX RIVER VALLEY VINTAGE CRAWL

When: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, Saturday, Nov. 21 and Sunday, Nov. 22 Where: 8 Vintage shops from Stillwater to Afton, including My Sister’s Cottage, Reclaiming Beautiful, LeGarage Girls, Mam’s Happy, Apron Chics

ALTERNATIVE GIFT MARKET

When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21 and 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22 Where: First Presbyterian Church of Stillwater, 6201 Osgood Ave. Details: Shop for fair-trade handicrafts, foods, gifts of donations to non-profit organizations, eco-friendly fabric gift bags. Soup lunch on Sat., homemade treats both days.

CHEESE & CHOCOLATE WEEKEND

When: Noon to 5 p.m. Nov. 21 and 22 Where: Samples at five area wineries including Northern Vineyards and St. Croix Vineyards in Stillwater Details: $5. By Three Rivers Wine Trail. Contact: 651-430-1032

NUTCRACKER SUITE BALLET

When: 2 and 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27 and Saturday, Nov. 28; 1 and 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 29 Where: Stillwater Area High School Auditorium, 5701 Stillwater Blvd. N. Details: 25th annual performance of the family-friendly version of the classic Christ-

mas ballet featuring students and professional dancers from St. Croix Ballet. Reserved tickets, $15. Contact: 651-439-2820 or www.stcroixballet. com

STILLWATER ART GUILD GALLERY

When: Exhibit runs through Nov. 29 Where: Stillwater Art Guild Gallery, 402 N. Main St., Stillwater Details: Two exhibits by local artists, including ‘The Tao of Rocks’ by Kathy Adamek, and art works by Randall Raduenz, along with art, wine, food and music by Wayward Creek. Contact: 651-689-0149 or artguildgallery.com

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The bonds formed in combat t’s a lesson I learned more than 20 years ago, when I started searching for friends of my brother: The bonds formed in combat are in many ways stronger than family. It may seem like old news. But to me, it was an amazing revelation. I had no idea how deeply they cared for one another, until the Movers and soldiers who had fought “my” war Shakers unlocked their memory banks Julie Kink and let me in. “My” war started on July 21, 1969 - the day my brother David’s helicopter crashed in Vietnam, just a month into his tour. Twelve days later, he died of injuries. He was 19. I was eight. I barely knew him. It took me 25 years to feel comfortable enough to look for veterans who had served with David, and ask some questions about his last days. After three years, I began to fi nd buddies who trained or flew with him, including a fellow pilot who saw the helicopter crash that ended up taking David’s young life. Decades later, he helped me learn

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not only how my brother died, but more importantly, how he lived. They were just like him then.

The experience of combat forges a bond that has no parallel. Veterans take care of their own, often until the end of their lives. And even after that. Young and invincible and ready to risk their lives for one another, the men who served in Vietnam pushed themselves to the limit, physically and emotionally. At 19, 20, 21 years old, they developed the uncommon ability to watch a buddy die, gather his things to send to his mom, and go back to fight another day. Above all else, what they were fighting for was each other. They still carry the responsibility for their buddies’ lives on their shoulders every day. I now know what David meant in his last letter home, when he wrote, “You’re

never alone on a mission.” The experience of combat forges a bond that has no parallel. Veterans take care of their own, often until the end of their lives. And even after that. At a cemetery in Middleton, Wisconsin, a former Vietnam helicopter pilot takes care of a fellow pilot’s grave, making sure that the grass is trimmed from the edges. He places flags there each Memorial Day, ensuring that the young man buried there is not forgotten. Even though the two men never met, their bond was forged in a long-ago war. And I am very grateful that David’s grave is being cared for. There’s something life changing about being in the military. It becomes a part of you. You may leave the service, but it never leaves you. . . the world will always know you as a veteran. And we owe you our deepest gratitude. Julie Kink is a contributing writer for the Lowdown. She has been published in “Chicken Soup for the Veteran’s Soul” and serves on the Family Contacts Committee, a group that connects family members of Vietnam War helicopter casualties with men who served with their loved ones.

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Forest Lake Voters pass $143 million bond referendum with 51% majority, strike down $18 million proposal MATT VAUGHN CONTRIBUTING WRITER

FOREST LAKE — More than 9,000 Forest Lake School District voters went to the polls Nov. 3 to vote on the two-question bond proposal set before them by the district. The outcome came down to just under 200 votes. A “yes” vote passed the first question, and a “no” vote defeated the second question. The HOW THE RESULTS reports indicate an BREAK DOWN extremely small vote Question 1: margin for YES - 5048 (51.23%) both quesno - 4806 (48.77%) tions: QuesTotal - 9,854 tion 1 passed by 242 votes Question 2: and Quesyes - 4679 (47.67%) tion 2 failed NO - 5136 (52.33%) by 457 votes. Total - 9,815

This comes after a similar bond question proposed by the School District, asking for $188 million, was struck down by a 60 percent margin last year. A $6.2 million operating levy was passed in 2011 and a $24 million facilities bond request was defeated in 2010.

WHAT IT MEANS Question 1: Approval of the question means that $143 million of the proposed $161 million will be implemented in property taxes for the next 29 years. The owner of a median-valued $200,000 home will pay an additional $71 in 2016 taxes, which will increase to $177 annually for the following 28 years. A $1 million commercial property will pay an additional $761 in 2016 taxes, which will increase to $1,882 annually for the next 28 years. The $143 million will go towards improvements to the school facilities as well

as reconfiguring parts of the student body.

The improvements to be made at the buildings include: • Reconfiguration of front entrances of every school to require key-card access or passage of visitors through a front office. • Permanent interior walls at Lino Lakes and Columbus elementary schools. • Additional cameras and other security technology as needed. • New communications technology and improvements to current intercom systems for better emergency response in all buildings. • New or upgraded fire alarms, sprinklers and other systems as needed.

Reconfiguration of the student body includes:

will go to Century Junior High for a school “focusing on the needs of those students.” • All district ninth-graders will go to an expanded FLAHS. The change aims to provide freshmen access to all options and opportunities for high school students, including Advanced Placement classes and electives. Science classrooms will be upgraded. • The two adjacent buildings will be considered the “Secondary Campus.” • All programs housed in the Central Learning Center will move to Southwest Junior High. Question 2: Defeat of the proposal means that $18 million of the proposed $161 million will not be implemented. The bond would have added $28 annually to a median-valued home's property tax for the next 29 years. The $18 million would have been used to improve athletic and performing arts facilities.

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fall of 2016. In a meeting last January, the Secondary English Department, building administration and curriculum representatives decided that a new course was needed to meet the state writing standards for graduation. The course will give students an opportunity to explore the various modes of writing they will encounter going forward, such as narrative, expository and argumentative. • Approved Family and Medical Leave Policy #428, the required annual review with proposed changes. • Approved Mandated Reporting of Child Neglect or Physical or Sexual Abuse Policy #522 and Mandated Reporting of Maltreatment of Vulnerable Adults Policy #414 with no changes. • Approved a merging of policies. Field Trips and Extended Travel Policy #606 has been updated to include Activities Requiring Long Distance Travel Policy #607 and renamed Field Trips and Extended Travel Policy #606. Policy #607 has been discontinued. • Conducted the first reading of Workload Limits for Certain Special Education Teachers — New School Board Policy #410. Districts are required by Minnesota statute to have a policy to determine the workload limits of special education staff who provide services to students receiving direct special education services for 60 percent or less of the instructional day. • Conducted the first reading of the updated Approval of an Appointment to Extra Curricular Positions Policy #420. • Conducted the first reading of Student Sex Nondiscrimination Policy #421. The policy, which must be reviewed periodically, will stand with no changes recommended. • Conducted the first reading of Wellness Policy #546 with changes. All districts receiving funding from the federal school lunch program are required by the Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004 to have a wellness policy in place that includes nutrition guidelines, goals for nutrition education and physical activity to promote student wellness. • The board next meets at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, at the District Center, 6100 210th Street N.

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"This is a happy meeting!" Board Member Julie Corcoran proclaimed before the Nov. 5 Forest Lake School District regular meeting even got started. "I'm on Cloud Nine! I'm so excited!" Board Member Gail Theisen said. In the Positive Happenings portion of the agenda, it was all positive talk and gratitude about the Nov. 3 successful bond results. On Tuesday, Nov. 3, voters in the Forest Lake School District approved Question 1 to raise taxes for $143 million in facility maintenance and upgrades. Voters denied Question 2 that would have added $18 million in taxes to improve athletic and performing arts facilities. After voters soundly defeated a $188 million capital levy in May 2014, district officials concluded that doing a better job of informing the public would make it easier for voters to support the levy. A survey this summer encouraged district leaders that the message was getting out and predicted that voters in the Forest Lake school district would support the district's $161 million bond questions on Nov. 3. The $143 million levy approved by the voters will increase the annual property tax bill on a $200,000 home by $176 for the next 30 years. Had Question 2 passed, an additional $28 would have been tacked onto the property tax bill for the same home for the next 29 years. "We knew we had to get 5,000 votes for the bond question to succeed and we were right," Corcoran said. Voters approved Question 1 by 242 votes, 5,048 to 4,806, she said. Board members thanked all the committees and parents who worked to get the bond passed. "I went to many, many places and met a lot of great parents that I hadn't met for a long time," Corcoran said. "I appreciate the enthusiasm they showed and possibility for our schools." Several board members said they enjoyed meeting with families throughout the district and were now

ready to get back to work. Board Chair Rob Raphael said the foundation for the bond's success started years ago with people who worked on strategic planning and research for the first bond questions. Then came the gap analysis to determine what the district needed, followed by the people who formed committees and reported back to the board. The task forces then articulated solutions to the needs, and the bond proposals that failed prior to this even laid the groundwork for this election’s success. "It doesn't stand on its own; Tuesday was a culmination of a lot of people power," he said. "Amidst our excitement, we will look at the timelines for design and construction," Superintendent Linda Madsen said, after thanking everyone involved with the election. Immediately, the district will initiate meetings that will run through next April. The bid process is expected to end in March 2017, with construction on new facilities to begin in April 2017. Construction is expected to be complete by August 2018 in time for the 2018-19 school year, Madsen said. "As we move along, we will have more details for everyone, but for now this is the overview that people will want to know," Madsen said. "Brace yourselves," Board Member Dan Kieger told the public. "Change is coming."

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Mighty Mississippi a ‘reliable’ water source BY DEBRA NEUTKENS REGIONAL EDITOR

ARDEN HILLS — St. Paul Regional Water Services has more water than it can use. A lot more. During the third annual State of the Waters summit in Ramsey County Oct. 21, Jim Bode, division manager for the St. Paul utility, supplied some usage stats from last year. The figures might interest proponents of augmentation for White Bear Lake, since the water would come from the river via the St. Paul system. Permitted to draw 20 billion gallons per year from the Mississippi by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the regional water service pumped slightly more than 8 billion gallons last year, or not even half. “We have quite a bit of excess capacity if we use last year’s numbers,” Bode said. “We have the capacity to augment White Bear Lake, but it would be expensive.” River water from the utility’s Fridley pumping station is channeled through two 60-inch pipes to North Oaks’ chain of lakes. It then flows by gravity to Vadnais Lake and on to the McCarron Water Treatment Plant on Rice Street where it’s disinfected and softened for use by 420,000 people in nine municipalities. Bode offered a little history of the aging system for Ramsey County participants, noting it was built over a century ago. “City planners went to Lake Phalen first in the early 1900s because they didn’t expect the city to grow so rapidly. By the 1920s, the water utility had to expand further to Vadnais Lake and again north to Pleasant Lake,” Bode said. “In the 19-teens, conduit was also laid from Centerville Lake down to the chain of lakes. Those two conduits from Centerville Lake aren’t used anymore. There isn’t as much water in the Rice Creek watershed, the lake is shallow and believe it or not, the water quality is not as good as river water.” The Mississippi River has been cleaned up over the last three decades, he noted, mainly due to the limits put on wastewater and sewage discharge. It continues to improve and “thankfully, is a very reliable source of water.” Water quality is a big deal to Bode, who has been with St. Paul Regional Services for 29 years. Water from the upper Mississippi River basin is tested for 88 chemicals and bacterial contamination 180 times per month per the Department of Health. They

This outfall at Charley Lake shows the 5-foot diameter pipes that channel river water through the North Oaks chain of lakes. are also tasked with finding new potential contaminates. The utility samples for cryptosporidium and giardia, but neither have been found in raw water; a testament, he said, to the watershed and care that has gone into protecting surface waters. There are also 10 wells that supplement St. Paul’s water supply; six are fairly new. “After 9-11, the feds came to us and asked how reliable our water supply was,” Bode said. “It was determined we should increase our groundwater capacity for emergency use so wells were developed within the last decade as part of our vulnerability plan.” The wells strung along the surface water conduits can provide 45 million gallons per day to the St. Paul plant. The DNR appropriation permit is 16.8 billion gallons per year for groundwater; St. Paul used 2.3 billion gallons last year mostly for cooling surface water in the summer and warming in the winter. Bode said the utility conducted a test this summer to see how far the aquifer would draw down when all 10 wells were pumping. An existing model that predicts drawdown was compared with the real-time number after two weeks of running the wells at

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This map from St. Paul Regional Water Services shows the route water takes from the Mississippi River to Lake Vadnais and the McCarron’s Water Treatment Plant. The augmentation study approved by the Legislature is studying a connection from the Sucker Lake chain of lakes to White Bear Lake. maximum capacity. “The model drawdown was greater than the observed,” Bode said, “which is data that will be fed into a new model for our east metro area. “We are pulling out of the Prairie du Chien and recognize we will have an impact on the aquifer. We’re not out to compete or take that water. It actually costs us a lot more to use well water because we have to remove more mineral, which is expensive. It is there for a backup at least on a temporary basis.” Consumption has declined for water, which poses a challenge to utilities, Bode continued.

“It’s a national trend. Drinking water consumption has declined after peaking in the 1980s. When I started, we were at the mid-50s in million gallons per day. Now we’re down to the low 40s. Last year, we averaged 42 million gallons per day. “Conservation efforts are taking hold,” he said. “Most fixtures are low flow and big industry has changed. This poses a problem to water utilities. Declining usage means less revenue. Most of our costs are fixed, so we have to adjust rates upward to compensate.” A U of M professor on the State of the Waters program

described St. Paul’s water as “awesome.” “The drinking water quality is exceptionally high with respect to microbiological quality,” said Timothy LaPara, a microbiologist with the Department of Civil, Environmental and GeoEngineering. “Minneapolis is not quite as good.” A resident from North St. Paul noted that his city doesn’t use chlorine in its water supply. “Should we be worried?” he asked LaPara. “Yes,” the professor replied. “Expect a mandate that requires all public water supplies be disinfected.”

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Melynda Harjes likes to think of her entrepreneurial venture as a “roaming bake sale.” Since February, the Hugo mother of two middle-schoolers has been driving a bright yellow truck that serves as a pop-up bakery. Painted on the side is her company name: Uptown Girl Cupcakes. Only Harjes doesn’t compete with food trucks in St. Paul and Minneapolis. She prefers serving her gourmet cupcakes and desserts on a more local level. She sold cupcakes from her mobile bakery at the White Bear Lake homecoming game and provided goodies at a Hugo Legion girls’ shopping event and French marketplace in Ramsey last weekend. Harjes also bakes up dessert for private corporate events and birthday parties — “invitation-only kind of stuff,” she said. Uptown Girls Cupcakes is something Harjes has always dreamed of doing. “It came out of necessity,” she said. “I was a cake decorator for 13 years and people wanted to buy cakes from me. I realized I needed something I could license. Licensing a commercial kitchen is very expensive. A mobile kitchen, a food truck, is my way around that. “I’ve titled myself chief creative officer so I get the loveliness of deciding the recipes. Two people support me: Yvonne loves to be the face of the company while I love the kitchen and Ruth does outreach

Have cupcakes, will travel

and the paperwork to sell food.” The trailer is equipped for baking, but the cupcakes are baked in Centerville. Harjes partners with Vincenzo’s catering in their Centerville kitchen. Baked goods like apple crisp, brownies and cookies are prepared in the truck ovens. The yellow truck draws attention. People see the graphics and call her to inquire about her food service. That’s how she connected to the White Bear football boosters club, who saw the truck and invited her to the game. A lot of people ask her about the name and no, it’s not from the Billy Joel song. “It’s from things that influence my life,” said Harjes, who grew up in the Alexandria area. “I refer to my daughter

Above, working the window is Ruth Semlak, Uptown Girl’s “red carpet and special event coordinator.” Below, owner Melynda Harjes and husband, Dan.

as my ‘girlie girl’ but I didn’t want to limit my menu to pink. It just morphed into Uptown Girl. Of course, our logo has a prominent woman holding a cupcake so I think the Billy Joel song fits.” Harjes has lived in Hugo five years. She thinks the NE metro gets overlooked. “We like keeping it local here. We are also playing with the concept of ordering online and we’ll deliver. Without a

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FFA national champions

Forest Lake native Jake Johnson is the new vice president, business banking at Lake Area Bank in Forest Lake. Johnson comes to the position with over 13 years of banking experience.

Forest Lake FFA members Joe Ramstad, Cameron Strand and Megan Palmer returned as national champions in the Agricultural Communications Career Development Event. The event was held in conjunction with the 88th National FFA Convention & Expo in Louisville, Ky. To qualify, the Forest Lake trio won the state contest last march. Student competitors attended a simulated news conference and used the information gathered to complete individual practicums in writing, electronic media and design. Prior to the event, students compiled media plans related to innovative agricultural practices, management techniques and marketing tools. Each team then created a 15-minute presentation based on their proposal. Members also competed in an editing exercise and a general communications practicum.

Kent Christianson of Stillwater has joined Bremer Institutional Trust in St. Paul as senior vice president. Christiansen comes to Bremer with a 20-year background in the financial services industry, and will serve in a key leadership role overseeing the ERISA retirement plan business line.

Honoring Our Heroes for the Holidays Plans presentation

A public meeting to discuss the 2014-15 Forest Lake Area Schools’ World’s Best Workforce district summary along, with the Achievement and Integration plan, will be held at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 17 in the Media Center at Forest Lake Area High School. The World’s Best Workforce Plan is a state-mandated long-term strategic plan to support and improve teaching and learning.

Community conversation

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Stillwater Public Schools is accepting name suggestions for its new elementary school. Go to stillwaterschools.org/nameit to submit an idea.

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HERO: Defenseman turned coach inducted as part of 2015 Hockey Hall of Fame class FROM PAGE 1

His record has since been surpassed by Mike Modano, who played mostly for the Minnesota North Stars/Dallas Stars franchise. Housley coached the Stillwater High School boy's hockey team for nine seasons and currently serves as an assistant coach of the NHL's Nashville Predators. He is in his third season behind the bench. He first caught the attention of the hockey fans statewide while playing for South St. Paul High School, bringing the Packers to prominence in the late 1970s and early 1980s under coach Doug Woog, who would go on to coach at the University of Minnesota. He scored 65 points in 22 games during his senior season as his team fell just short of the state title. A brief stint with the St. Paul Vulcan junior team followed before Housley was selected sixth overall by the Buffalo Sabres in the 1982 NHL Entry Draft. “It was during the exhibition season with the Sabres that I knew I could play and perform well at the professional level,” Housley said. Going from high school to the pros was a rarity at that time. He performed so well, in fact, Sabres' coach Scotty Bowman chose to keep Housley with the team to open the season. “I had chills during the pre-game warmup of my first exhibition game,

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at the Montreal Forum, seeing the Canadiens' top player Guy LaFleur, who I admired growing up as a kid,” Housley said. “Here I was, a rookie, sharing the same ice as him.” “In Buffalo, I was surrounded by a number of talented players who taught me what it took to be a professional player in the NHL. The team's top player, Gilbert Perreault, took me aside and told me to work hard defensively but also be ready to make offensive moves up ice toward the other team's net,” he said. He also credited teammates Mike Foligno, Lindy Ruff, Mike Ramsey and Larry Playfair for assisting him in the smooth transition. Housley tallied 19 goals and 47 assists in his rookie year, finishing second in the Rookie of the Year voting. In his second year, he notched a career-best 31 goals. After eight seasons with the Sabres, Housley got a harsh reminder that the sport was also a business. He was traded with two others players (one being White Bear Lake native Jeff Parker) to Winnipeg. “The first time you are traded it's hard to accept,” Housley said. “It's not just that you are changing cities and teams. It's the behind the scene things others don't see. Finding a home, new schools for the kids, arranging family doctors. Seeing boxes of our personal belongings boxed up and ready to be shipped

Housley signing autographs for his young fans.

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Phil Housley, facing camera, listens as Nashville coach Peter Laviolette gives his instructions to his team. Housley is in his third season as one of Nashville’s assistant coaches.

to a new home. That's when I broke out in tears.” Each subsequent move to a new team became easier to accept. Housley flourished with the Jets, playing three straight seasons where he averaged a point per game. His single-season career high in assists came during the 1992-93 campaign, when he registered 79 assists in 80 games. He also scored 18 goals that season, closing the year with 97 points. The closest Housley came to seeing his name engraved on the sports' Holy Grail, the Stanley Cup, came during the 1997-8 season with the Washington Capitols, making it to the Cup finals. “We gave it our best effort, but just couldn't get past the Red Wings.” Detroit defeated Washington in four straight games. Over the course of 21 seasons, he amassed many individual honors.

He was named to the mid-season NHL All-Star game seven times, finished in the top five four times for the best defenseman trophy. Housley also represented United States hockey on the world stage, playing in six World Championships as well as the 1984 and 1987 Canada Cup tournaments. In 1996's World Cup of Hockey, he and his teammates took first place. In 2002, at the Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, he was a part of Team USA's silver medal squad. Housley scored the game-winner in the 3-2 semi-final win over Russia. After retirement from the professional game, he felt the need to stay connected to the game. In addition to coaching the Ponies, he focused his coaching skills on guiding many U.S. National teams to prominence, including

a gold medal-winning performance at the 2013 World Junior Championship in Sochi, Russia. “Coaching at the high school level was a great transition for me.” Housley said. “It kept me close to the game and I could watch and learn how to handle the ups and downs of coaching. It taught me patience as players developed their skills. I learned a lot.” He also enjoyed being able to be home with family. “I got to see my kids grow up, which I missed out on when I was away playing.” Phil married his high school sweetheart (Karin) and the couple have four children, Taylor, Reide, Wilson and Avery. Karin is state senator for District 39. They live in St. Mary's Point. Housley was enshrined in the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame, headquartered in Eveleth, in 2004.

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“OUR BRAND IS CRISIS”

(R) (3) [LANGUAGE, INCLUDING SOME SEXUAL REFERENCES.]

— A compelling, well-acted, star-studded (Zoe Kazan and Scoot McNairy), 108-minute, George Clooney satire based on Rachel Boynton’s 2005 documentary in which a smart, cynical, pottery-making, American political strategist (Sandra Bullock) goes to Bolivia with two other consultants (Ann Dowd and Anthony Mackie) to run the presidential campaign for a former leader (Joaquim de Almeida) against her longtime nemesis (Billy Bob Thornton).

“ROCK THE KASBAH”

(R) (3) [LANGUAGE, INCLUDING SEXUAL REFERENCES, SOME DRUG USE, AND BRIEF VIOLENCE.]

— When a down-on-his-luck talent manager (Bill Murray) goes to Afghanistan as part of a USO tour with his only client (Zooey Deschanel), who leaves him stranded in Kabul, in this engaging, entertaining, factually inspired, star-dotted (Bruce Willis, Kate Hudson, Scott Caan, Danny McBride, Kelly Lynch, and Taylor Kinney), 106-minute comedy, he ends up finding a talented, beautiful singer (Leem Lubany) who defies her religious traditions and father (Fahim Fazli) to appear on “Afghan Star” the Afghan version of “American Idol.”

“SPECTRE”

(PG-13) (3) [INTENSE SEQUENCES OF ACTION AND VIOLENCE, SOME DISTURBING IMAGES, SENSUALITY, AND LANGUAGE.]

— When 007’s boss (Ralph Fiennes) grounds him indefinitely after a debacle in Mexico City during the Day of the Dead celebration in this convoluted, intense, action-packed, fast-paced, wit-punctuated, star-studded (Monica Bellucci, Ben Whishaw, Dave Bautista, and Rory Kinnear), 148-minute thriller, the master English spy James Bond (Daniel Craig) with the help of two cohorts (Naomie Harris and Andrew Scott) continues his mission to determine the agenda and to identify the menacing leader (Christopher Waltz) behind the illusive, secret organization Spectre while protecting the beautiful, headstrong informant (Léa Seydoux) in Austria, Tangier, and London to honor the promise he made to her father (Jesper Christensen).

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— A powerful, factually based, ire-producing, riveting, well-acted, star-studded (Liev Schreiber, Stanley Tucci, Bill Crudup, John Slattery, Len Cariou, James Sheridan, and Paul Guilfoyle), 128-minute film in which a tenacious “Boston Globe” team of journalists (Michael Keaton, Mark Ruffalo, Rachel McAdams, and Brian d'Arcy James) break a Pulitzer Prize-winning, high-profile story in 2002 after months investigating the involvement of many Catholic priests who sexually abused children for years and the Catholic Church covered it up.

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City accepting Planning Commission applications GRANT — The city soon will once again have a Planning Commission. The City Council last week approved a procedures manual for the advisory body. It also set an application deadline and a schedule for applicant interviews. The citizen body will hold public hearings and review land-use-related issues, including development applications and proposed zoning amendments. The commission makes recommendations to the City Council. The commission was disbanded by the council in 2013. The council has been discussing reinstating the commission for several months and developed a manual that sets applicant qualifications and ap-

pointment procedures, outlines the commission's responsibilities, sets guidelines for how the commission conducts its meetings and more. The volunteer members will be appointed by the City Council and will have three-year terms. A commissioner can be removed from his or her position at any time by a majority council vote. Application forms are available at cityofgrant.us and must be submitted by Jan. 22. The council will interview candidates on Feb. 2 and possibly also March 1, depending on the number of applicants. The council is scheduled to appoint commission members on March 1. Kristine Goodrich

Councilman removed from meeting, another walks out after seating arrangement dispute GRANT — A debate over Grant City Council's seating arrangement lead to one councilman being escorted out of Town Hall and another councilman leaving in protest. When the Nov. 3 council meeting was called to order, Councilman Loren Sederstrom was in the chair usually occupied by Councilwoman Tina Lobin and Lobin was standing behind him. Sederstrom reported he had chosen not to sit in his usual seat because he did not want to sit next to Councilman Jeff Huber.

He alleged that a moment of physical contact that occurred at the October regular council meeting constituted an assault. Sederstrom ignored Mayor Tom Carr's multiple requests to move to his usual seat and remained in the seat between Carr and Councilman Larry Lanoux. Carr made a formal motion to require Sederstrom to move and the motion passed 3-2 with Lobin and Huber joining Carr in support. Carr then suggested that Lobin and Huber switch places

and that motion passed 3-2. When Sederstrom again refused to move, Carr asked the Washington County Sheriff deputy who was present to “have Mr. Sederstrom moved to his seat or escort him out of the building.” As the deputy approached, Carr asked, “What's your choice, Mr. Sederstrom?” to which Sedarstrom responded “handcuffs” and held his arms out toward the deputy. The deputy declined to handcuff him and Sederstrom then walked out and the

deputy followed. Lobin and Huber then switched places, placing Huber between Lanoux and the mayor. Lanoux, who had earlier expressed an unwillingness to sit next to Huber, then got up and walked out. It's the second time Sederstrom and Lanoux have left a meeting shortly after it began. They walked out of an August emergency meeting in protest of the time at which it was being held. Kristine Goodrich

Change in funding will add dollars to Habitat for Humanity project A change to the Washington County annual housing action plan under the federal Community Development Block Grant and HOME funds will add $121,000 to the Hugo Habitat for Humanity project, after the County Board approved the change Nov. 3. Washington County’s 2015 Annual Action Plan described the Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity Generation Acres Project, which is constructing four single-family townhome units in Hugo. The project requested $157,684 of HOME funds for program year 2015 and was awarded $35,903 due to available funding. The HOME Consortium has previously unallocated HOME funds that must be committed to a project by June 30, 2016 to remain in compliance with timely spending for the program and commitment compliance with HUD. This amendment to the 2015 Annual Action Plan will use pre-2015 HOME funds in addition to current year funds, increasing funding to Generation Acres to $157,684. The 2015 Annual Action Plan also described the Piccadilly Senior Housing Project, which proposed to build a 79-unit senior housing building in Mahtomedi. The project was awarded 2014 and 2015 grant funds of $352,709 for soil remediation at the site of the senior

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County commissioners approved a change that benefits Hugo’s Habitat townhome development.

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mediation and site improvements. Washington County press release

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WEATHER TIDBIT Crazy weather day of last week was Thursday, November 5 when a series of showers moved through. A 5-minute downpour produced .12” in White Bear, .30” Stillwater. We’re 12° warmer than normal to open the month. YEAR AGO THIS WEEK Who remembers this? Highs averaged in low 20’s with lows in the single digits from Nov. 14-18. Highs in teens on Nov. 17-18. To top it off 1.5” snow on Nov. 15-16. Brrrr. How quickly we want to forget. WEEKLY AVERAGES NOV 13 TO 19, 2015 High Low %Sun PCP 41° 26° 36% 0.55”

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MECHANICAL ASSEMBLER Multifeeder Technology is a rapidly growing company that designs and manufactures high performance friction feeding equipment for the automatic packaging industry. Recent growth has created openings for mechanical assemblers. The preferred background includes: •High school diploma •1-3 years experience •Ability to follow procedures •Good mechanical dexterity •Computer skills a plus

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CITY OF WHITE BEAR LAKE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PART-TIME LICENSE BUREAU CLERK The City of White Bear Lake is accepting applications for a 3/4-time License Clerk position (32-37 hrs/wk) in the Motor Vehicle Licensing Department, requiring 2-3 Saturdays per month from 8:30 a.m. - noon, with an alternate day off during the week. Data entry, computer skills and excellent customer service skills required. Applications available at City Hall, 4701 Hwy 61, or available on-line at www.whitebearlake.org. Position open until filled; review of applications begins November 13, 2015.

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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.

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