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Sabina Dirkes practices with her horse Dipsy during a recent evening practice in the arena at Shadow Creek Stables in Forest Lake. Shadow Creek Stables has a 40-year history of equestrian excellence in the area. Find the story about Washington County’s love for all things equine on page 10.
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JACKIE BUSSJAEGER | Contributing Writer jackiebussjaeger@gmail.com My best memory with a horse is going on a trail ride at Camp Tomahawk when my horse got spooked by a turkey in the path. I’d ridden horses before, but never one that reared up and bolted! The sudden change in pace was kind of exciting and made me want to become a better rider.
lowdownnews@presspubs.com My best was when my family and I rode horses through part of the Grand Canyon when I was a teenager.
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lowdown@presspubs.com While horseback riding in Cancun, an ATV driver lost control right next to me. My horse took off at full speed into the woods, which was full of plants with leaves sharp as knives. Hanging on for dear life, I finally let go when I saw a clearing, but it turned out to be a pile of boulders. It took a few minutes, but I got up and luckily just had scrapes all over and a wrenched back.
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Health officials: Coronavirus poses ‘low immediate risk’ to Minnesotans, but state prepared to respond BY ELIZABETH CALLEN LOWDOWN EDITOR
2019-nCoV, more widely known as coronavirus, has not yet made its way to Minnesota, but state health officials say that should that change any time soon, they are prepared to deal with it “While what we know today about this virus and other viruses from the same family suggests that this is really a low immediate risk for the general public, we, of course, consider any new infectious disease a serious concern and we’re taking precautions,” said Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Commissioner Jan Malcolm in a recent news conference. The term “coronavirus” applies to a large family of viruses, which are estimated to cause approximately one-third of all cases of the common cold. The strand associated with this recent outbreak, 2019-nCoV, is a viral respiratory illness caused by a member of the coronavirus family and has not been previously seen in humans before. While it is unknown exactly how 2019-nCoV spreads, Malcolm said that health officials have learned “a great deal” from previous outbreaks of other coronaviruses, such as Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) in 2003 and Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus in 2012. “We know that finding cases quickly and responding to them quickly is so
very key. That rapid response helps ensure that the ill persons receive the care that they need, and it lessens the chance of other people getting sick, thereby containing the spread of the virus,” Malcom said. With similar viruses, person-toperson spread occurs primarily through close contact, when an infected person coughs or sneezes, thereby spreading respiratory droplets. These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of nearby persons, or possibly be inhaled into the lungs. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), it is currently unclear if a person can get 2019-nCoV by touching a surface or object infected with the virus and then touching their own mouth, nose or eyes. Minnesota has a “very strong” disease surveillance system in place, according to Malcolm. Health care providers across the state have been alerted to contact MDH if a patient with recent travel history to Wuhan, China displays respiratory symptoms. At that point, MDH will collect laboratory samples and submit them to CDC in Atlanta for confirmatory testing. As of Feb. 7, three samples had been sent to CDC for testing. Two came back negative, and the results of the third are pending. The primary symptoms of 2019-nCoV include fever, cough and shortness of breath. Given that, and the fact that
CORONAVIRUS AND PETS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW With the news of the coronavirus coming out of China and now cascading into a world health threat, many are wondering if dogs and cats can get the virus and if it's transferable to humans. Dr. Graham Brayshaw, chief veterinarian at Animal Humane Society, says "Both dogs and cats have the ability to contract a coronavirus but they can only get a species-specific version of the disease. It cannot be transferred from animals to humans.” Dr. Brayshaw added that coronavirus is rarely fatal to dogs and cats. Most cats carry the virus, but it usually remains dormant. Dogs can get it from one another. Coronavirus symptoms in cats are typically similar to an upper respiratory infection or kitty cold. In dogs, it involves gastrointestinal issues like diarrhea. Many times the virus is mistaken for a simple upper respiratory illness or stomach issues. Like other canine and feline viruses, coronavirus is treated with medication and supportive care. From press release
Minnesota is in the midst of cold and flu season, it is difficult to distinguish between novel coronavirus and another more common respiratory illness. “This means it’s quite possible that many ill people will get tested but turn out not to have novel coronavirus but rather influenza or some other infection,” Malcolm said. “Quite frankly, that what we would like to see. We would rather err on the side of caution and be testing a lot of folks who turn out not to have novel coronavirus.” Minnesota is not among the states receiving travelers from areas of China most closely associated with the novel coronavirus outbreak, but Malcolm said it is possible that one
or more cases of the virus could be confirmed in the state, especially if human-to-human transmission becomes more common. In the meantime, Malcolm recommended that Minnesotans follow everyday actions to prevent the spread of coronavirus and other respiratory illnesses. “The best recommendation we can give, quite frankly, is to take the same general precautions that we always recommend for avoiding colds and flu,” she said. “People should stay home when they’re sick, cover their cough and practice good hand washing. It’s really pretty amazing how those lessons our mothers taught us, how far those go.”
COMMUNITY BRIEFS The Forest Lake Masons are now accepting applications from charitable organizations to participate in one of the three community support fundraising events planned for 2020. The Masons have had a long history of fundraising for cancer research, youth programs and families in need locally through pancake breakfasts. Historically, donations have been between $1,000 and $6,000 per event. Organizations from Forest Lake and surrounding areas can fi ll out an application by emailing the lodge at ForestLakeMasons@gmail. com or downloading the application online at forestlakemasons.com. All applications must be received by March 1.
Lakeview Hospice seeking volunteers Lakeview Hospice is seeking to add to its team of volunteers. Members of the community make a difference by serving hospice patients in their homes or assisted living facilities. A training event will be held Wednesday, March 4, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lunch will be provided. New volunteers will have a chance to learn about hospice philosophy, end-of-life care and how to support hospice patients and their families. They’ll also meet with members of the care team, including nurses, chaplains, social workers and bereavement counselors. To register, call 651-275-8255 or email lisa.r.cressy@lakeview. org.
Nominations for 2020 Community Involvement Awards due Community Thread and Washington County are now accepting nominations for the 2020 Community Involvement Awards. The Community Involvement Awards, now in their 45th year, honor the work of exceptional volunteers in the community. According to Jennifer Kmecik, volunteer center director at Community Thread, “Volunteers make our community stronger in so many ways. The Community Involvement Awards are a way to recognize these
volunteers for their dedication and service.” These awards recognize volunteers in six categories: Youth, Group/Family, Exemplary Employer, Outstanding, Lifetime and Legacy. Nominees must be residents of Washington County or engage in volunteer work in a community of Washington County. Visit communitythreadmn.org to learn more and submit your nomination by March 6.
Nominations open for Watershed Champion Award The board of the Comfort Lake-Forest Lake Watershed District (CLFLWD) is pleased to announce that the Watershed Champion Award program, introduced in 2019, will be accepting nominations for 2020. The purpose of the Watershed Champion Award is to acknowledge and honor those whose contributions to water stewardship have helped the CLFLWD achieve its mission of protecting and improving local water resources. If you, or someone you know, deserves to be recognized for contributions to protecting our local water resources, visit www.clflwd.org or call 651-395-5858 for more information and instructions on how to submit a nomination. The deadline for nominations is March 31 with awards presented April 30 at the district’s second annual State of the Watershed Public Meeting at Stella’s on 97.
Memory Minder Kits spark memories, conversations at county libraries Memory minder kits are now available to check out from libraries in Washington County. Designed for people experiencing memory loss and their caregivers, kits include a collection of materials and activities to trigger memories of life experiences. This helps encourage positive and engaging interactions for people with Alzheimer’s disease and other related dementias and their caregivers. Memory minder kits were created with different stages of dementia in mind. However, each kit may be adapted by caregivers to meet individual needs.
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There are 39 unique kits varying in topic and designed specifically for early, middle, and late stages of dementia. Each kit will include a book to stimulate conversation, an interactive activity or game, and a music CD or DVD to spark memories, inform, or calm. Washington County Library developed the kits in partnership with Living Healthy Washington County, FamilyMeans, and Stillwater Area ACT on Alzheimer’s, with support from the Statewide Health Improvement Partnership, Minnesota Department of Health. Memory minder kits have a six-week loan period and are available at all Washington County library locations, including Stillwater and Bayport libraries. To reserve a kit, search the Washington County Library catalog on washcolib.org for “memory minder kit.”
WASHINGTON COUNTY BRIEF Get information on being licensed child care provider Washington County residents interested in becoming a licensed family child care provider in the county may take the fi rst step and attend an orientation from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 4. Meetings are in Lower Level Conference Room 13 in the Washington County Government Center in Stillwater. Use the parking on the west side and enter the Government Center, which is at 14949 N. 62nd St. N. Basic information regarding the family child care program and requirements for licensing will be discussed. Attendance is required at one of these meetings before a license can be issued. There is no fee for the informational meetings. Registration is possible on the Washington County website by visiting co.washington. mn.us and searching “child care licensing,” or calling 651-430-8307 or emailing ComSvsCCLicensing@co.washington.mn.us.
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FOREST LAKE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Semester 1, 2020
These local businesses proudly support A HONOR ROLL Grade 9 Acker, Aaliyah M.; Anderson, Alexander H.; Anderson, Alexander W.; Awason, Kathleen N.; Barenz, Brooke J.; Behnken, Justin H.; Bjork, Mack W.; Brenneman, Ciera J.; Bromert, Benjamin A.; Bruce, Piper C.; Busby, Keira L.; Carey, Josephine E.; Carlson, Lindsey G.; Davis, Samantha L.; Eddy, Ryan C.; Eidenschink, Lauren K.; Elliott, Erika; Engst, Kassidy; Erickson, Alyssa; Fallon, Henry J.; Farah, Suhailah A.; Fienup, Sophia R.; Galleberg, Katcher C.; Gallegos, Marcos; Galsworthy, Joseph M.; Geers, Alexis A.; Goedtke, Peyton M.; Graetz, Megan E.; Grahek, Brooke V.; Hanowski, Ellie M.; Heikkila, Emily A.; Heikkila, Nash D.; Henderson, Leah M.; Hensley, Kylie L.; Hermanson, Alexandra J.; Hernandez, Oscar E.; Herzog, Hailey A.; Hesli, Isabella M.; Himraj, Jasmyn K.; Houseman, Ryan B.; Jacobson, Allison K.; Janke, Madelyn A.; Jasinski, Grace A.; Jennen, Megan A.; Jensen, Anika Y.; Johnson, Sawyer A.; Jordan, Chelsea J.; Kangas, Dale F.; Kapphahn, Katie R.; Keis, Remington; Kosobuski, Adreana V.; Kuebbeler, Liah A.; Kulenkamp, Mikayla M.; Kuny, Delaney D.; LaBelle, Alicya T.; Land, Sarah E.; Larrabee, Madison J.; Larsen, Katherine L.; Larson, Cooper S.; Leblanc, Brayden M.; Lee, Angelina N.; Leonard, Mitchell J.; LincolnMontanari, Ethan J.; Longsdorf, Mathias; Lundwall, Avery L.; Marsh, Lacey A.; Marty, Matthew S.; Matson, Christian J.; Mayer, Jacob W.; Mayer, Michael J.; McCarron, Ava I.; Morley, Lexi M.; Moser, Samuel S.; Nadeau, Travis J.; Neeser, Aliyah G.; Nguyen, Alexander H.; Norgard, Sean M.; O’Brien, Malia M.; O’Connell, Zachary T.; Olson, Isabella M.; Ostercamp, Natalie M.; Osterkamp, Maxwell L.; Paradis, Olivia R.; Parent, Jordan K.; Parker, Nathan L.; Peterson, Mikayla M.; Ptacek, Cooper C.; Puyleart, Rachel L.; Raway, Sydney R.; Redepenning, Megan A.; Rewey, Sarah E.; Rice, Cameron J.; Roelofs, Anna M.; Rogers-Wisnewski, Emma G.; Ryan, Emily E.; Salzman, Mitchell M.; Sanders, Nathaniel P.; Schleusner, Madison I.; Schmidt, Ericka J.; Schroeder, Kendra A.; Schumacher, Paige A.; Schwartz, Matthew D.; Sieber, Jessica L.; Skalsky, Jamie L.; Skubitz, Zachary S.; Soderlind, Isaac C.; Soukup, Maxwell J.; Stanek, Julia M.; Stanius, Hailey B.; Steeves, Aidan J.; Stockinger, Maria J.; Studier, Elias S.; Sullivan, Timothy W.; Swanson, Rachel E.; Thao, Emily N.; Thayer, Nicole M.; Thill, Nicole; Thompson, Brayden A.; Thompson, Brianna E.; Thompson, Caden M.; Timmons, Harper L.; Tinklenberg, Kendall M.; Titterud, Dillon P.; Trumper, Mya L.; Upshaw, Sabrina E.; Urbanski, Maiya; Van Reese, Evan O.; Vue, Mai M.; Walters, Elijah J.; Warner, Mackenzie D.; Williamson, Kalley E.; Wood, Dannan M.; Wright, MaKenna M.; Youngberg, Hayley M.; Youngquist, Anna N.; Zak, Katelyn M.; Zeidler, Keagan J.; Zuniga, Evan R. Grade 10 Auge, Cooper W.; Bartlett, Nicholas A.; Bergum, Alyssa G.; Blaido, Ella Samantha M.; Blom, Barron J.; Blumenthal, Aryn G.; Braaten, Connor A.; Braaten, Kaylee J.; Brisbois, Cole C.; Calin, Zachary A.; Castilleja, Isabel N.; Christenson, Peyton T.; Cubus, Jonathon M.; Cully, Adam R.; Dewolfe, Xavier C.; Distler, Adam J.; Dorsey, Evan C.; Drinkwitz, Hugh D.; Dubois, Katie J.; Dufresne, Eva D.; Dunlap, Samuel C.; Dzurik, Evan L.; Erickson, Noah R.; Ferderer, Sadie M.; Forare, Anthony J.; Foss, Cristian K.; Gallegos, Nico; Goehner, Jonna M.; Gunderson, Annika S.; Haines, Hunter K.; Henry, Jacob G.; Her, Muaj M.; Hestekin, Sydney J.; Hoekstra, Alexis K.; Howard, Alexander B.; Ihlenfeldt, Jack J.; Jankowski, Riley P.; Johnson, Alison C.; Johnson, Debra M.; Johnson, Jacklyn R.; Jotblad, Autumn M.; Kasprowicz, Bailey R.; Kaup, Heather A.; Kerkow, Henry L.; Kessel, Josephine L.; Kittelson, Erik J.; Knudsen, Joseph M.; Knutson, Courtney E.; Koshenina, Makenna M.; Krinke, Jackson T.; Krueger, Andrew D.; Kurrelmeyer, Aaliyah B.; Lafaurie, Emma L.; Landherr, Mary A.; Larrabee, Morgan G.; Lay, Ethan C.; Leagjeld, Abigail M.; Leagjeld, Josef K.; Leibel, Grace E.; Luedtke, Anna T.; Mackowick, Daniel J.; Mager, Kameron V.; Mallak, Kalli A.; Martens, Carley L.; Maslowski, Destini R.; McCarver, Ava R.; McGeary, Colin T.; McJames, Tierney C.; McPhee, Emily R.; Nelson, Karissa R.; Nelson, Sophia R.; Neururer, Ava M.; Oestreich, Natalie M.; Olson, Brooke A.; Olson, Ryan R.; Ozegovic, Alma; Peterson, Taylen A.; Rau, Zachary C.; Reif, Andrew J.; Rink, Anthony J.; Roth, Noah J.; Rothmeyer, Brianna M.; Sampayo, Angela Y.; Schwartzbauer, Thomas R.; Severson, Karen H.; Sievers, Ethan W.; Sodren, Jordan L.; Stang, Annabelle R.; Stevens, Amber N.; Streff, Leah V.; Thomas, Bailey C.; Thompson, Gaven T.; Tokie, Amber J.; Vetsch, Allie M.; Vetsch, Ashlyn G.; Voltz, Alyson E.; Ward, Daniel O.; Winnick, Hannah F.; Woods, Kylie E.; Woolley, Franklin R.; Yang, ZongGao; Zemke, Mitchell R. Grade 11 Ahrens, Luke M.; Anderson, Ben A.; Andrews, McKenna M.; Armitage, Emma; Bahr, Sabina A.; Bakkestuen, Paige A.; Barsness, Amanda C.; Belle Isle, Nicholas J.; Berhanemeskel, Sidona T.; Bier, Hailey A.; Bonnett, Quinlan J.; Bostrom, Lydia R.; Boysen, Jordan G.; Brandl, Natalie J.; Bromert, Emily R.; Bruce, Hadley D.; Brust, Connor D.; Buff, Abigail N.; Cardinal, Derrick J.; Casiday, Cailee C.; Chanak, Nathan J.; Christenson, Cayden W.; Clark, Connor R.; Clark, Samantha M.; Demars, Madeline M.; DeWitt, William P. III; Fagerland, Madison M.; Farrier, Josilyn R.; Fitzhugh, Faith C.; Gervais, Jacob D.; Gierke, Samuel D.; Golnitz, Rachel L.; Goodnow, Steven R.; Goodwin, Abigail R.; Haley, Anika M.; Hanowski, Amanda J.; Hauer, Amelea E.; Higgins, Tiana R.; Hildreth, Jocelyn M.; Himraj, Isaac G.; Hitt, Cadence M.; Hoeve, Alexis M.; Hogan, Kathleen D.; Hudrlik, Jonathan O.; Ihfe, Jacob M.; Ivester, Erik A.; Johnson, Blake T.; Johnson, Katelyn M.; Jorgenson, Andrew J.; Karan, Michael S.; Kaup, Katelyn N.; Kinny, Madelyn J.; Kohnen, Kaia S.; Kolstad, Claire S.; Krajewski, Ava R.; LaBarre, Mason J.; Land, Grace A.; Larsen, Samuel R.; Larson, Kinsey M.; Latessa, Austin R.; Lee, Kabao; LeGeault, Jack A.; Longsdorf, Marcus R.; Luger, Sumaya J.; Mackowick, Ashlyn R.; Marty, Michael P.; May, Constance A.; Mayer, Kennedy K.; Mettel, Brady P.; Moon, Marshall T.; Muellner, Grace E.; Ochsenbauer, Christina M.; Olson, Joseph D.; Osterberg, Chase R.; Ostercamp, Luke W.; Patel, Eshaan D.; Peck, Catelin A.; Pekron, Olivia L.; Peterson, Emma L.; Peterson, Jenna L.; Puyleart, Sarah R.; Quevedo, Rachel A.; Rachel, Logan S.; Ramberg,
Nikolas A.; Redepenning, Joshua P.; Reeder, Nathan B.; Ritter, Harris E.; Roberts, Madie R.; Rocha-Navarrete, Andrea; Ross, Christian F.; Sanders, Allyson L.; Schlichting, Joshua S.; Schlichtmann, Jack R.; Schroer, Justin C.; Schuldt, Jack M.; Shaw, Maria R.; Shoberg, Adam C.; Sieben, Luke T.; Skupien, Trevor D.; Steeves, Annie J.; Stewart, Ella N.; Studier, Sebastian I.; Swan, Cole W.; Swanson, Paige; Tarlizzo, Frances G.; Tarlizzo, John T.; Tarlizzo, Vincent P.; Thiesfeld, Carter E.; Tinklenberg, Walker F.; Tower, Sarah M.; Traylor, Austin J.; Vang, Gaosheng A.; Vang, Nuchi A.; Ventimiglia, Angelina L.; Walde, Jack A.; Walstrom, Indy K.; Walters, Madison B.; Wellcome, Hailie J.; Welsch, Madeline H.; Werner, Nathan D.; Whitson, Emma M.; Wilde, Ava M.; Will, Abigail D.; Witzel, Adam J.; Wolff, Megan I.; Womack, Nicholas L.; Wood, Jennifer H.; Yaeger, Katrina M.; Yang, Jasmine G.; Zak, Madelyn A.; Zimmerman, Ethan P.; Zobitz, Molly F.; Zupon, Ellen I. Grade 12 Anderson, Ella M.; Anderson, Maria E.; Anderson, Reagan M.; Anderson, Saige E.; Atkin, Kaitlyn M.; Bahr, Logan A.; Ball, Malissa M.; Belle Isle, Zachary R.; Berg, Dylan M.; Best, Madeline G.; Blackburn, Kaitlyn G.; Bloomberg, Aaron M.; Blumenthal, Ryan J.; Bothun, Josephine A.; Brisbois, Gabriel J.; Brown, Ryan H.; Burk, Jane S.; Burns, Kayla J.; Carver, Tyanna J.; Charlsen, Max M.; Chatwin, William C.; Chen, Amy; Clinton, Hannah R.; Dow, Ian E.; Drayfahl, Amelia M.; Drury, Abigail F.; Ekvall, Amanda C.; Engst, Kodie E.; Erick, Calder D.; Erickson, Ethan D.; Evans, Quentin C.; Ferraro, Alexander J.; Findell, Daniel L.; Finstrom, Desiree H.; Freeman, Eli W.; Friesen, Caleb E.; Frogner, Alyssa J.; Furlong, Zachary L.; Galatowitsch, Katelyn A.; Gay, Christopher A.; Gemuenden, Kate A.; Gierke, Elena M.; Glumack, Taylor Z.; Goehner, Allyn M.; Gomez, Ciaran S.; Gregoire, Gracie; Grzybek, Alexis M.; Halley, Grace R.; Hansen, Bailey M.; Helinsky, Hannah M.; Henderson, Ronald C.; Her, Tsimmeej A.; Hickerson, Taylor K.; Hiller, Avery J.; Hogan, James M.; Houle, Erick J.; Jackomino, Isabella; Jacobson, Natalie E.; Jankowski, Alexander L.; Jendersee, Jazmine M.; Jensen, Andrew Y.; Jensen, Taylor J.; Jents, Maron B.; Johnson, Sydney N.; Jones, Collin D.; Jones, Mason J.; Kelley, Logan D.; Kinny, Dylan M.; Kissell, Logan J.; Kleinhans, Matthew A.; Kreft, Brianna L.; Krieger, Madeline G.; Krohnke, Hayden M.; Kronmiller, Steven R.; Kuchenmeister, Morgan G.; Lange, Hunter J.; Langer, Morgan E.; Leavitt, McKinley M.; Lindell, Anna E.; Lueddecke, Lara J.; Maciej, Hanna; Maloney, Brady W.; McKoskey, Heather C.; McLain, Kylie J.; Milbauer, Rachel J.; Mills, Ashley L.; Miron, Brynn G.; Molteni, Chiara; Moua, Eva T.; Muntifering, Lindsey C.; Murphy, Kristine K.; Mustafa, Nader J.; Nenn, Sydney M.; Neururer, Theodore C.; Niemi, Nicholas; Nieters, Megan K.; Notch, Spencer; Oachs, Camryn M.; Oberholtzer, Jordan A.; O’Donovan, Bailey A.; Olson, Rebecca R.; Organ, Thomas D.; Parent, Brieja M.; Parent, Nick J.; Passeri, Emma A.; Pederson, Maryann P.; Pelto, William M.; Perron, Lyndsey E.; Petersen, Annie G.; Peterson, Abigail A.; Peterson, Jonah T.; Peterson, Westen B.; Philipson, Megan M.; Pink, Hanna; Plante, Abigail N.; Reifschneider, Anna E.; Rindels, Kasan N.; Ross, Jake D.; Rustad, Joslyn C.; Rydel, Sydney; Sardeson, Sean P.; Schmidt, Trevor J.; Schumacher, Andrew M.; Severeid, Kelsey G.; Shalita, Kabachwezi; Sieber, Grace J.; Soukkala, Joshua J.; Speidel, Blake D.; Stenberg, Olivia M.; Stewart, Kaylee G.; Stiles, Annica K.; Stone, Erik G.; Strupp, Adam T.; Swanson, Anneka B.; Sykora, Alexander P.; Taylor, Harrison R.; Thiele, Evelyn; Thobe, Samantha J.; Thomas, Tyler M.; Thompson, Allyson M.; Tomas, Morgan C.; Vetsch, Gavin J.; Vickery, Hunter A.; Vidlund, Cameron R.; Vincent, Chloe J.; Wagner, Livia M.; Walesheck, Lillian M.; Walstrom, Kurt I.; Wert, Emily A.; Wickenheiser, Tresa M.; Willcocks, Ethan L.; Wille, Delani J.; Wilson, Kade; Winnick, Steven H.; Zebrasky, Mayah M.; Zierdt, Rachel L.; Zlab, Hanna K.; Zobitz, Noah; Zowin, Jenna A.
B HONOR ROLL Grade 9 Ackerman, William J.; Aho, Jacob C.; Alleman, Dylan C.; Allen, Annabelle L.; Anderson, Carsen C.; Andre, Deacon J.; Arnold, Reagan O.; Bakke, Kaysie M.; Ball, Arik A.; Barborak, Ellie M.; Bastyr, Chloe M.; Benassi, George W.; Bent, Haley M.; Bergeson, Alivia R.; Blackledge, Patience A.; Bolin, Tierah M.; Bonsell, Noah A.; Borsheim, Colby A.; Bracht, Connor C.; Brischke, Nicholas R.; Brott, Lily A.; Cable, Evan J.; Caldwell, William M.; Campbell, Clayton J.; Cecka, Michael J.; Charlsen, Ellie; Chelgren, Delaney R.; Chevere, Kaya S.; Clark, Tyler A.; Collins, Cole W.; Como, Summer M.; Daniels, Natalie N.; Deeb, Jake E.; Drayfahl, Lucas R.; Duda, Alexi A.; Ekvall, Zachary J.; Elbers, Grace E.; Erickson, Aidan C.; Ferderer, Cecilia G.; Ferraro, Jordan J.; Fleck, Alaina M.; Galatowitsch, Lindsey L.; Gierke, Anna I.; Gonia, Jasmine J.; Goodwin, Hannah J.; Greenfield, Thomas R.; Greenhow, Wesley D.; Gullikson, Kylee E.; Hageman, Mia E.; Hallberg, Brighten G.; Halweg, Emma F.; Hansen, Ava M.; Hartmann, Alivia N.; Hauglie, Raymond J.; Hayek, Julia D.; Healy, Grace E.; Heilman-Augst, Ashley M.; Her, Tsimtxuj J.; Hildreth, Olivia J.; Hoecherl, Olivia R.; Hoyt, Westin L.; Hubrich, Sydney N.; Hudrlik, Evelyn R.; Ilstrup, Jackson E.; Jansen, Gabrielle E.; Joesting, Ellen J.; Johnson, Noelle E.; Jones, Jadee A.; Jones, Jasmine G.; Kelley, Laura M.; Klostermann, Kale F.; Koenig, Jessica M.; Krueger, Carissa M.; Kunkel-Smith, Ava M.; Lamp, Fischer R.; Laro, Devin B.; Lashinski, Allison L.; Lee, Chuefue; LeMire, Mariah L.; Lesch, Sarah G.; Libner, Laura L.; Lloyd, Antoine; Longmuir, Logan A.; Lundblad, Eva E.; Luther, Trysta J.; Lux, Gavin R.; Lyden, Olivia; Maloney, Isabella R.; Mann, Blake D.; Maslowski, Dustin E.; Mastell, Joseph H.; May, Christian C.; McCabe, Alexander A.; McGraw, Tylar I.; McLagan, Faith M.; Messingham, Madison M.; Miklya, Aidan W.; Miller, Mallory J.; Miller, Trystian M.; Montzka, Evan B.; Mooney, Austin S.; Moore, Cierra L.; Mustafa, Nadeen J.; Nellis, Lucas J.; Nenn, Mackenzie L.; Nixon, David M.; Niznik, Sophia T.; Oberholtzer, James R.; OlsonFeyen, Trevor J.; Passeri, Kaitlyn M.; Pearce, Colton J.; Peek, Devin S.; Penortsang, Jampal T.; Piechowski, Avery M.; Plante, Dylan J.; Proefrock, Emma M.; Ramlet, Nicole H.; Rindels, Payton R.; Rogers, Emma G.; Rosenow, Logan B.; Rudolph, Madalynn R.; Sabelko, Landon A.; Scanlon, Joseph M.; Schmidt, Lilly A.; Schminkey, Davie
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Jr; Lowe, Sydney P.; Lund, Abigail M.; Lund, Gage D.; Lutz, Paul V.; Malrick, Ava M.; Mancini, Isabella R.; Mann, Miles W.; McConnell, Jacob C.; McCullough, Samantha A.; Melander, Hannah N.; Meyers, Logan A.; Minder, Ryan W.; Moberg, Samuel D.; Munkholm, Jordyn P.; Niznik, Ella M.; Ohr, Gretchen L.; Olson, Lauren N.; Payment, Brandon J.; Peifer, Noah O.; Peters, Elizabeth L.; Peters, Naomi J.; Peterson, Arlene L.; Peterson, Charles M.; Peterson, Teren A.; Plante, Peyton M.; Pope, Chloe E.; Pratt, Kendra J.; Ramberg, Maia S.; Rebelein, Natalie A.; Reifschneider, Greta R.; Ross, Lydia L.; Rutford, Grant D.; Saltz, Mason J.; Sandstrom, Madelyn L.; Schaefer, Ian S.; Schmoll, Vivien L.; Scott, Tyler J.; Silvera, Jordan S.; Sisco, Keely E.; Skalsky, Lauren N.; Smith, Kadin C.; Staben, Allison M.; Steffens, Maximus G.; Stenstrom, Noah A.; Stevens, Hunter A.; Stewart, Jazimae R.; Strupp, Anna R.; Swanson, Jayde M.; Syverson, Dylan A.; Thao, Viva B.; Tomas, Terek J.; Tschida, Luke P.; Tucci, Nickolas D.; Vierra, Isabella E.; Volkenant, Emma J.; Warmbold, Jenna V.; Weber, Andrew J.; Wert, Ashley C.; Whitehill, Caleb M.; Witzel, Caige M.; Yang, Chali; Yang, Sylvia P.; Zak, Katiana L.; Zimba, Dajah R. Grade 11 Ackerman, Grace M.; Algiere, Vivian E.; Anderson, Logan R.; Anderson, Sam N.; Babcock, Bailey D.; Bahe, Jack T.; Baldwin, HalleJo B.; Ball, Ariel A.; Battis, Isabella G.; Bautch, Ian H.; Bell, Tania M.; Berg, Matthew T.; Berg, Natalie T.; Berg, Owen M.; Bergman, Emma J.; Bergum, Austin J.; Betker, Lillian K.; Biedny, Sophia M.; Boerboom, Samantha J.; Brischke, Tyler R.; Bromert, Madelyn G.; Buesseler, Allison; Burkhalter, Trenton R.; Caron, Quinten L.; Chang, Pa Ying; Connett, Molly R.; Coviello, Salvatore A.; Davids, Reese L.; Desrosier, Benjamin P.; Dresel, Isaiah M.; Dunaski, Hailee J.; DuPaul, Seth K.; Ebsen, Angela M.; Eck, Reece O.; Fakler, Ian D.; Ferderer, Olivia M.; Forliti, Alayna A.; Goeken, Maxwell J.; Grams, William E.; Gutz, Sara A.; Hassan, Fosiya B.; Hawkins, Mavryk D.; Hawthorne, Zoe M.; Heald, Slade M.; Heimerl, Xaiver A.; Herman, Augustus C.; Hoeben, Brian D.; Holzschuh, Kaylyn A.; Hoyt, Eden L.; Hultman, Reid E.; Jacobson, Emelia L.; Johnson, Kaliyah A.; Jungk, Alyssa C.; Kahl, Josey S.; Kasa, Caleb J.; Keis, Sophia A.; Kelly, Max D.; Kennedy, Adam J.; Klingberg, Reegan E.; Kneeland, Gabriella A.; LaBelle, Thomas J.; Lee, Tza-Ia; Leipzig, Kahler R.; Leonhart, Charles T.; Leroux, Madeline K.; Livermore, Johanna G.; Livgard, Matthew D.; Lor, Devin S.; Lundgren, Logan J.; Lundwall, Ethan D.; Lux, Aidan F.; Marcellus, Dylan M.; Marquardt, Elise A.; Marsh, Lauren L.; McAlpine, Ashley J.; McJames, Bergen A.; Mitchell, Olivia K.; Moscatelli, Tess A.; Moua, Gina N.; Neeser, Connor J.; Nelson, Zachary S.; Newcomb, Emma J.; Nguyen, Mia; Nickaboine, Mackenzie K.; Nolan, Alexis P.; O’Gorman, Claire E.; Olson, McKenna R.; Orthaus, Jacob T.; Palmer, Lauren N.; Peck, Ashlee M.; Pitzl, Hailey P.; Praught, Joseph D.; Przybilla, Kaitlyn M.; Rasmussen, Blake A.; Raway, Tyler V.; Ringwelski, Shelby; Rollings, Kody L.; Ruger, Zachary T.; Sandstrom, Jocelyn R.; Sauve, Casey D.; Schaeffer, Andrew J.; Schoessow, Thomas S.; Schwartz, Sophia A.; Scott, Yossi; Simmons, Dylan R.; Slowinski, Morgan E.; Solomonson, Grace E.; Sopp, Michael T.; Stafford, Catherine V.; Stanius, Katelynn A.; Stockinger, Jenna O.; Sullivan, Kelly J.; Swanson, Kirsten R.; Taylor, Garrett E.; Tetzlaff, Megan E.; Thaemert, Carissa L.; Thompson, Margaret L.; Tobritzhofer, Michael B.; Trotto, Zachary; True, Maxamilian R.; Udstuen, Sarah J.; Ulbricht, Luke D.; Valentini, Andrew F.; Vang, Ashlee M.; Wackerfuss, Caiden P.; Watson, Jaiden C.; Westbrock, Bryce G.; Wood, Kaitlin E.; Wymer, Cameron A.; Xiong, Cindy; Zuniga, Cameron J. Grade 12 Barnes, Jackson; Beaudette, Jack; Berg, Ashley E.; Blount, Christopher L.; Boyd, Blake R.; Bradshaw, Derek C.; Brandvold, Kennedy M.; Brodeur, Larissa L.; Daza, Analilia M.; Docter, Alexis T.; Dreher, Madeline R.; Duckson, Connor L.; Dunaski, Bailey M.; Ebertz, Logan J.; Eischen, Ryleigh; Englund, Richard J.; Ferderer, Charles; Fore, Ethan A.; Frattalone, Caysey J.; Garnett, Devin F.; Grindahl, Ryan P.; Gullikson, Cole A.; Hale, Dillon M.; Hall, Kaitlyn A.; Hanson, Noah J.; Hantho, Shelby A.; Hassan, Qalid A.; Heald, Sarah E.; Her, Jaden C.; Hollenkamp, Peter G.; Huddleston, Autumn A.; Jama, Said A.; Kessel, Charles R.; LaCasse, Austin J.; Larson, Rebecca C.; Lee, Boschee; Lee, Madelyn A.; Leigh, Preston J.; Leko, Natalie A.; Lieffring, Ellen R.; Linn, Gunner E.; Long, Cheyenne K.; Lutgen, Mykala N.; McCullough, Amanda M.; McEachran, Parker; McGregor, Kara L.; Messingham, Parker T.; Moseng, Alec M.; Nadeau, Caleb M.; Nelson, Austin E.; Olson, Allison L.; Olson, Josie M.; Olson, Skyler; Pope, Beck A.; Rachie, Angelina; Radtke, Bradley J.; Rayburn, Kimberly N.; Richert, Madison A.; Rogers, Mitchell K.; Rose, Justin D.; Rowe, Logan W.; Ryan, Alyssa M.; Salak, Kiefer A.; Schield, Maria C.; Schmidt, Sydney M.; Steele, Madeline R.; Stevens, Tatum M.; Stoks, Susan J.; Strenger, Michael; Sumey, Emily J.; Thao, Grace; Thordson, Erin L.; Tjeerdsma, Taylor A.; Valentin, Ariana G.; Van Houten, Hannah N.; Vang, Elijah E.; Villella, Maria A.; Wallinga, Lucas R.; Walrath, Gabriela M.; Werkheiser, Mason A.; Wohlberg, Harrison J.; Wurscher, Lauryn V.; Xiong, Tily; Yearling, Grant M.; Youngman, Abigail J.
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’m looking to change my game of dogs from flusher/retriever breeds to pointers. I’ve got all kinds of friends who have also gotten into various pointing breeds as they have gotten older, for the same reasons as I. Most seem to have found what they wanted, with a few exceptions. That exception is a pointer that is a solid retriever Wild River on both land and water. Although most of my friends who own Trails pointing dogs have told me that retrieving is not the reason they Jim Bennett got pointers. Age has that effect on us … we have slowed down. They call the best retrieving pointing dogs versatile pointers. I think this is just an attempt to get their friends with Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers and Springer Spaniels to actually believe that pointers and setters are reliable retrievers. But in secret, they’ve admitted that their dogs may not actually be good retrievers. Some friends will even admit that their dogs won’t retrieve some game at all, namely woodcocks, a bird that even some retrievers refuse to pick up. For me, standing over a dead bird is just not good enough; I want it delivered to hand. Right off the top, I’m going to eliminate Pointing Labrador Retrievers off my list of pointing dogs. A lab, by its name Labrador Retriever, is not a pointer in my book, but I don’t own all the books. The keyword here is "retriever," and that is what these dogs have been doing forever, so trying to create a pointer from this breed just sends chills up my spine. Take a look at British Labs to see what a real lab is and what it looks like. The
long-nosed, skinny pointing lab is just not odd looking. Of the pointing breeds Brittanys get a lot of positive reports for retrieving as do German Shorthairs, Vizslas, Weimaraners, a few Setters, German Wirehairs, and Drahthaar will fare as good all-around dogs that point and retrieve to some degree, but when push comes to shove icy waters will keep some of them onshore. The owners of breeds that struggle in water, and especially icy water, argue that their dogs are pointers and that is the game they play. Minnesotan Marc Paul, an old friend who owns a German Wirehair, told me that his dog has retrieved every pheasant he dropped in water, but it’s not his duck dog. I want a pointer that's an all the time water retriever that I can use for grouse, pheasant, quail and ducks too, so I’ve continued my search. I found a little known dog that is piquing my interest, a Small Munsterlander. Originally a breed developed in Europe, like almost all historically great hunting breeds, this dog was bred for German nobility. But those standards were abolished in 1919 with the promulgation of the Weimar Constitution recognizing all Germans as equals before the laws of their country. It is one of the four oldest versatile breeds, thought to be over 500 years old. So far my search shows few breeders in the U.S., but there are some in Minnesota and Wisconsin. I have sent out feelers to get in touch because after spending hours researching pointing dogs online and watching them perform on YouTube, they have my attention. There is more to come. Jim Bennett is an outdoorsman who lives and worked in the St. Croix River Valley and can be reached at jamesbennett24@gmail.com
POLITICAL BRIEF Get ready to vote Minnesota voters will have the opportunity to participate in a Presidential Nomination Primary March 3. This is Minnesota’s part in the national political party process of major political parties that are selecting their nominees for president. While Minnesota currently has four major parties, only the Democratic-Farmer-Labor and Republican parties have elected to participate in this year’s nomination primary. Each major political party will have a separate ballot with its list of candidates for the office of President of the United States. Parties may also choose to have an "uncommitted" and/or write-in option available. Sample ballots will be posted in early January. Polls open March 3 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Use the Secretary of State's Polling Place Finder tool (pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us) to look up your Election Day polling place.
friend of ours and his family recently moved to Hong Kong after taking a job with an international company. His new job requires him to frequently visit China and Vietnam. Wondering how the family of four was doing cooped up by the coronavirus quarantines, we were delighted to see an update from them this week. She writes that Publisher’s her husband described the last flight back to Hong Kong from the U.S. as View “a little eerie.” Now in Hong Kong, he has been working from home Carter Johnson since he would be subject to a 14-day quarantine each time he travels. That would be 28 days round trip. The family has been juggling virtual schools, virtual workspace and a WiFi band with overload. “In honor of the virus seeing its shadow, school is delayed another two weeks (now up to March 16).” They said people are panicking and the grocery store shelves that were once stocked with toilet paper, paper towels, facial tissue, hand sanitizer, cleaning products and trash bags are now virtually empty. With some humor, she said “Now they are rationing toilet tissue to one square per visit — just kidding, just kidding.” She said, “Not going to lie, some days are way easier than others.” She mentioned they have enough supplies to bring him through another week as they seek humor in everyday life experiences and report they still enjoy the Hong Kong life. This week they put on their masks and headed out to see a movie where everyone had their temperature checked before they entered. It was great to see they had confidence enough to go out and enjoy a movie as a family. As we enjoy our freedom to move about in the U.S., at this point without masks and temperature scans, let’s all say a prayer for those affected by the virus, and for our doctors, medical teams and scientists to find a vaccine or cure to bring this to an end quickly. To all our friends and families affected, we want you to know we’re keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. As a kid, I remember the bustling, smoked-fi lled dining room at the Lakeside Club. More than 30 years later, three generations of our family have dined there together. The restaurant was best known for its steaks. The spunk and personality of the sisters who owned and operated it in the later years was also a draw for patrons. Over the years the stories go, you “get what you get” when you dine at the Lakeside. I loved the history, the stories that went with the photos on the wall, the old printed list of members on track-fed paper, the nickel-plated grill and much more. My wife and I wanted to go one last time last week, while our kids were at confi rmation class. Due to the packed dining room, wait list and line out the door, we grabbed the only spot available in the building — at the bar. We didn’t mind a longer than usual wait for drinks as we took in the atmosphere and conversation with Mike and Jill from Mahtomedi, who were sitting next to us at the bar. We learned they were regulars at the Lakeside and they were fun to talk to. Jill mentioned they had gone to the Lakeside Club three times that week because they wanted to eat different dishes. We talked to the bartender, Nick, the grandson of the owners, and asked for a few of the famous popovers. He said they were sold out by 6 p.m. The meal was great, meeting and getting to know new people, and what topped off the night was getting Sue’s signature wave when I asked for something extra. She looked at me from the other end of that bar, made so famous by the movie “Fargo” and carefully adjusted her glasses with her middle finger. It was the perfect end. Thank you to the Mahmood family for being a hidden treasure in our community for more than 60 years. You and the Lakeside will be missed! Carter Johnson is publisher of Press Publications.
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reat schools don’t happen by accident. To be truly great requires the efforts of many different people coming together to align their vision, their resources and their energy to do what is right for their kids. It takes an entire community, or in our case, an entire river Talk of the valley! It takes volunteers. It takes menDistrict tors and role models. It takes helpers and protectors. It takes a financial Denise Pontrelli investment. It takes caring adults. It takes all of you working alongside all of us. Stillwater Area Public Schools are so great because of the teachers and staff, students, parents, businesspeople, retirees, volunteers and taxpayers from 18 different communities coming together for one common goal. We all want the very best for our children. We want them to be happy and healthy. We want them to feel safe and valued. We want them to be curious and engaged, always striving to learn more and dig deeper. We want them to be successful no matter where their journey will take them. Together we’re doing amazing work, but there is so much more to be done. Students enter our buildings every day with more than the weight of a backpack on their shoulders. They’re dealing with things like anxiety, trauma, social pressure, homelessness, food insecurity, family issues, substance abuse and countless other struggles. Our community recognizes that schools cannot do it alone. We have amazing partners who have come alongside us to provide extra support, resources and creative solutions to so many of these challenges. Here are just a few examples of the incredible ways our community is helping us break down barriers for our students:
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• Dozens of individuals, organizations and mental health providers formed a mental health collaborative responsible for bringing Peer Helpers, support groups and the Make It OK campaign to our schools. • FamilyMeans, Youth Service Bureau and Lakeview Health and other local agencies and foundations have teamed up to create a Wellness Center at Stillwater Area High School to help students dealing with chemical health, mental health, nutrition and wellness issues. • A local church is meeting to design ways its congregation can help encourage and support students, staff and families within our school district, address basic needs and help meet the social and emotional needs of students inside and outside of the classroom. • Washington County has partnered with the district to help us improve our emergency preparedness and crisis response systems. • Many local businesses, as well as the Greater Stillwater Area Chamber of Commerce and the Woodbury Chamber of Commerce, are working with the district to develop the Pathways and Possibilities program to help students explore career options and gain valuable real-world experiences in the workplace. The Partnership Plan has also supported this effort with a significant startup investment. • The Stillwater Sunrise Rotary is leading an effort to staff our elementary media centers with volunteers to help shelve books, check out materials and read with kindergarten and first grade students. These are just a few of the examples. In reality, there are hundreds of organizations, groups and individuals— from Marine down to Afton and Woodbury—who are working on behalf of our students. It takes a valley to do this important work. We need your creativity, brainpower and continued support to ensure we can meet the needs of students both now and into the future.
Several clinics in the area have undergone name changes due to a clinical agreement between University of Minnesota, University of Minnesota Physicians and Fairview Health Services. The agreement was made in 2018 and branding and name changes began the end of 2019. The M Health Fairview name is paired with an iconic symbol: The University of Minnesota’s block “M” and maroon and gold colors. The healthcare system will begin to brand hospitals and clinics with the M Health Fairview name in late 2019. M Health Fairview created the partnership to combine the best of academic and community medicine, according to a press release. The partnership will provide access to world-class, breakthrough care at 10 hospitals and 60 clinics. The goal create an easier, simpler healthcare experience for patients. Each service line organizes around specific health conditions rather than traditional boundaries, such as geographic areas or departments. Led by a single leadership structure pairing academic physicians with operations leaders, the service line approach translates healthcare innovations developed at the University of Minnesota into breakthrough care at the community level. M Health Fairview closely links the University of Minnesota Medical Center. M Health Fairview also plans to create a Health Transformation Center, which brings system challengers together to remove burden for patients and providers. Educational trips to NASA’s Johnson Space Center, FedEx and Southwest Airlines helped Fairview create its own “mission control,” which uses artificial intelligence to better manage patient traffic and reduce patients’ length of stay, so they can return home faster. Telemedicine will also increasingly become part of the M Health Fairview experience to provide improved access and convenience for patients throughout the state and beyond.
Denise Pontrelli is the superintendent of Stillwater Area Public Schools.
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ATHLETES OF THE MONTH
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Stillwater Nordic Ski Libby Tuttle, Stillwater senior, was runner-up in the state Nordic Ski meet Feb. 14 at Giants Ridge in Biwabik. She was individual champion in both the Suburban East Conference and Section 3 meets, leading the Ponies to second place in each. Tuttle is a three-time all-stater, having placed seventh and third at state the last two years.
Ethan Erickson, senior captain of state champion Forest Lake, placed 11th in the state meet Feb. 14 at Giants Ridge in Biwabik. He finished second in both the Suburban East Conference and the Section 3 meets, helping the Rangers capture those team titles also. Erickson placed 15th at state last year.
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Jordan Parent, Forest Lake freshman, placed third in the state Nordic Ski meet on Feb. 14 at Giants Ridge in Biwabik, leading the Rangers to second place. Parent was runner-up in both the Suburban East Conference and Section 3 meets, pacing the Rangers to championships in each.
Adrik Kraftson, Stillwater sophomore Nordic Skier, is already a two-time all-stater. Kraftson placed 18th in the state meet Feb. 14 at Giants Ridge in Biwabik, after finishing 17th last year. Kraftson was Suburban East Conference individual champion this year and placed third in Section 3.
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New program connects Forest Lake students with career fields Students and businesses who participated in the Career Launch Experience program were recognized during a recent community celebration. Career Launch is a new program at Forest Lake Area High School (FLAHS), funded in part with grant dollars awarded by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry. FLAHS, in partnership with Lakes Center for Youth and Families, has created a program to better serve area students and businesses by providing real world experiential learning opportunities including speakers, workplace tours, job shadowing and mentorship.
Juniors and seniors who identify a career pathway of interest can enroll in two new classes; Career Launch A (Explore) and Career Launch B (Experience). During Career Launch A, students develop their professional skills, create a resume, practice interviewing, and attain industry related credentials. Successful completion results in a capstone experience during Career Launch B, where students participate in a nine week internship with a business partner. During this placement, students receive valuable mentorship, develop technical skills, and gain experience while earning a wage and high school credit. Eight students
successfully completed the Career Launch program. The students and their business placement, included: • Kayla Burns, South Shore Veterinary Hospital • James Fleming, Teamvantage • Laurel Eileen Holden, ACCRA • Mason Jones, Schwieters Companies • Eva Moua, Forest Lake Area High School - College & Career Readiness Center • Dan Pruchnik, Forest Lake Automotive Group • Tresa Wickenheiser, White Pine Childcare Center • Abby Youngman, Big Apple Bagels and Forest Lake Area High School - Agriculture Department Students and parents interested in these experiences, or businesses wanting to partner, should visit flaschools.org/careerlaunch, or contact Mike Miron at mmiron@flaschools.org or 651-982-8510. Submitted
SCHOOL BRIEF Stillwater journalism teacher nominated for state Teacher of the Year
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Students enrolled in the Forest Lake Area High School Career Launch program successfully completed their work-based learning internships and were recognized during a recent community celebration Pictured back row, left to right: James Fleming and Mason Jones. Pictured front row, left to right: Abby Youngman, Kayla Burns and Eva Moua.
Stillwater Area High School teacher Rachel Steil has been nominated for Minnesota Teacher of the Year. She is among just 134 teachers who were chosen across the state. Candidates include pre-kindergarten through 12th grade and Adult Basic Education teachers, from public or private schools. Steil has taught English at SUBMITTED SAHS for 20 years and serves as Rachel Steil the advisor for the Pony Express student newspaper. Steil was named 2018 Minnesota Journalism Adviser of the Year and was a finalist for Minnesota Teacher of the Year in 2015. The 2020 Minnesota Teacher of the Year will be announced May 3. Over the coming weeks, a 25-member panel of community leaders will name a group of semifinalists and finalists.
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When: 6:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28 Where: 7 Vines Vineyard, 101 Hwy. 96, Dellwood Details: Enjoy food and drinks, silent and live auction, live music, games, and prizes to support financially challenged students in the Stillwater schools so they can participate in sports, clubs, music and other activities. Tickets $75. Contact: youthadvantage.org
When: 10:15-10:45 a.m. Monday, March 2 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd. N., Forest Lake Details: Children 6 and under and caregivers can explore the learning possibilities of combining movement with stories and discover new techniques to practice at home. Contact: 651-275-7300 or washcolib.org
“AMBIENT” EXHIBITION When: Through March 28 Where: ArtReach St. Croix, 224 N. 4th St., Stillwater Details: Show feature three local artists working in photography, ceramics and mixed media illustration.
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When: 5-7 p.m. Thursday, March 5 Where: Stillwater Area High School, 5701 Stillwater Blvd. N. Details: Fundraiser for Youth United Way, a group of students in grades 6-12 who raise money for youth and hunger programs BAGS, BINGO, BEER in the community. Local artists When: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 29 and restaurants donate pottery Where: Brian’s Bar and Grill, bowls, soup and bread. Ticket Details: Doors open at 10:30 $5-$20. a.m.; bingo starts at 11:00 a.m., Contact: 651-439-3838 or and the Bag’s Tournament uwwce.org registration opens at 11:00 a.m. with a noon start. Prizes, rafOUTSIDE VOICES SERIES fles, food and beer. When: 7-8 p.m. Thursday, March Contact: greaterstillwater 5 chamber.com Where: Belwin Conservancy, 1553 Stagecoach Trail S., Afton LASAGNA DINNER Details: Learn about the next When: 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29 renewable technology that is Where: Elim Lutheran Church, going to save the world with Scandia guest speakers Dr. Hatice Bilgic Details: Enjoy a lasagna dinLim, a former MCAD professor ner to benefit the Scandia food and current scientist at Medtronshelf: free-will offering. ic and Jerry Allan, a Belwin Conservancy board member and SCANDIA 35TH ANNUAL professor at the Minneapolis FIREMAN’S BALL College of Art & Design. RSVP When: 7 p.m.-midnight Saturand $10 donation requested. day, Feb. 29 Contact: 651-436-5189 or Where: Scandia Community belwin.org Center, 14727 209th St. N. Details: Support the local fire LITTLE RANGER ROADSTER department at an event wit live When: 10-11 a.m. Friday, March 6 music by Stimulus Package, Where: Hardwood Creek Libeer and mixers, and raffle. brary, 19955 Forest Rd. N., Forest Tickets $10 at the door. Lake Contact: ci.scandia.mn.us Details: Forest Lake ECFE’s
MOSTLY MOZART When: 3 p.m. Sunday, March 1 Where: Trinity Lutheran Church, 115 4th St. N., Stillwater Details: Classic concert performance by Valley Chamber Chorale presents Mozart’s Requiem in a new light with a full orchestra and soloists. Tickets $10-$27.50. Contact: valleychamberchorale.org
FOOD FOR THOUGHT THEATRE When: Noon Sundays, March 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 Where: Stillwater Zephyr Theatre, 601 N. Main St. Details: New theatre series features short plays that present ethically challenging themes which will hopefully stimulate a spirited post-show discussion. Free; RSVP appreciated. Contact: 651-342-1542 or stillwaterzephyrtheatre.org
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mobile learning environment focused on traveling through the community to provide children with a fun and educational experience includies finger plays, stories and art. For kids ages 3-5 and a caregiver. Contact: 651-275-7300 or washcolib.org
WINTER CONSTELLATION PROGRAM When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, March 6 Where: Lake Elmo Park Reserve, 1515 Keats Ave. Details: Mike Lynch, meteorologist for WCCO, will bring reflector telescopes to observe star clusters, nebulae, galaxies and other celestial treasures. Free with vehicle permit. Contact: co.washington.mn.us
INTERGENERATIONAL BAKING CLASS When: 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, March 7
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Where: Marine Mills Folk School, 150 5th St., Marine on St. Croix (Christ Lutheran Church) Details: Ross Safford leads a class for adults and youth 10+ to learn the history of lavash, and how to bake a variety of home made crackers. $50; registration required. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Contact: 651-983-5244 or marinemillsfolkschool.org
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When: 7 p.m. Saturday, March 7 Where: The Zephyr Theatre, 601 Main St. N., Stillwater Details: Emmy award-winning crooner and lead singer of Tonic Sol-fa fuses big band spirit with an inventive edge. Tickets $35. Contact: 651-342-1542 or stillwaterzephyrtheatre.org
MURDER MYSTERY DINNER When: 7 p.m. Saturday, March 7 & 21 Where: Stillwater KC Hall, 1910 South Greeley St. Details: Participants examine clues and mingle with suspects to solve a murder, while dining on a three-course meal. Tickets $60 online or by phone. Contact: 888-643-2583 ext. 1 or murdermysteryco.com
When: 7 p.m. Monday, March 9 Where: Faith Lutheran Church, 886 North Shore Dr., Forest Lake Details: Speakers will discuss how to support veterans in their transition to civilian life and resources that are available. Free; for all veterans and their families. Contact: 651-429-0249
When: 6:30-8 p.m. Monday, March 9 Where: River Market, 221 North Main St., Stillwater Details: Learn how to keep moods balanced all day long with food, and how to manage the biochemical connection to cravings. Registration $20; $15 for co-op members. Contact: 651-439-0366 or river market.coop/news/classes
THE OFFICE TRIVIA NIGHT When: 6-7 p.m. Thursday, March 12 Where: Stillwater Public Library, 224 Third St. N. Details: Find out everything you know and don’t know about Michael, Dwight, Jim, Pam and the rest of the Dunder Mifflin
Paper Company. For teens 12-18. Prizes awarded. Free; no registration required. Contact: 651-275-4338 or stillwaterlibrary.org
WOMEN WALKING When: 6-9 p.m. Friday, March 13 and Saturday, March 14 Where: Belwin Conservancy, 1553 Stagecoach Trail S., Afton Details: Celebrate the seasonal changes with centering exercises and easy yoga, then move into the woods and prairies for walking meditations and experiences in the natural world, followed by light drinks and snacks. $10/person; RSVP required. Contact: 651-436-5189 or belwin.org
COMEDY SHOW When: 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 13 Where: Running Aces Harness Park, 15201 Zurich St., Forest Lake Details: Two shows with headliner Rob Brackenridge of Comedy Central, featuring Steve Hartman, and hosted by Pierre Douglas. Tickets $20 in advance; $25 day of show. Contact: 651-925-4600 or runaces.com
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JAPANESE ZEN GARDENS When: 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 19 Where: Stillwater Public Library, 224 3rd St. N. Details: Learn about the art of Zen gardening with artist Jeanette Dickinson, then build a Japanese Zen garden using a variety of miniature objects including stones, sand, and small model greenery. For adults. Free; registration required. Contact: 651-275-4338 or stillwaterlibrary.org
EDUCATION CENTER THIRD SATURDAY When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, March 21 Where: Belwin Conservancy Education Center, 1553 Stagecoach Trail S., Afton Details: Participate in programs, meet Belwin staff, explore the trails, and connect with nature. Snowshoeing and cross-country skiing may be possible. Free. Contact: 651-436-5189 or belwin.org
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“Prodigal’s Journey” When: 2 & 7 p.m. Saturday, March 14 Where: St. Croix Preparatory Academy Performing Arts Center Details: Ballet Magnificant performance of Jiri Sebastian Voborsky’s ballet tells a touch-
GUIDED BIRD HIKE When: 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 14 Where: Big Marine Park Reserve 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 the guide. Contact: 651-430-8370 or co.washington.mn.us
THE HISTORY OF TEA When: Noon-2 p.m. Saturday, March 14 Where: Washington County Historic Courthouse, Pine and Third streets, Stillwater Details: Learn about the history of Tea around the world – where it started and where it is now. at a program led by Joy Sorich of Cup of Joy. Luncheon included. $30; reservations required. Contact: 651-275-7075 or co.washington.mn.us/parks
TONIC SOL-FA When: 7 p.m. Saturday, March 14 Where: Stillwater Zephyr Theatre, 601 N. Main St. Details: Current house band provides an evening of music and entertainment with a nod to Valentine’s Day. Tickets $25;
ing tale of forgiveness and love set to classical ballet, jazz and modern dance. Tickets $25 general admission; $15 students. Contact: stillwaterzephyrtheatre.org
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CONCORDIA CHOIR CONCERT When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 14 Where: St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, 900 Stillwater Rd., Mahtomedi Details: World-renowned composer and conductor Rene Clausen conducts the 73-voice a cappella choir on a final tour. Contact: 800-838-3006 or concordiatickets.com
FRANCONIA DINNER AND DISCUSSION When: 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 17 Where: Franconia Sculpture Park, 29836 St. Croix Trail Details: Lecture series invites the community to engage with visiting artists in a fun and informal setting. Artist Mike Whiting will give a presentation followed by dinner and dialogue. Suggested donation $10. Contact: franconia.org
LANDSCAPING WITH EDIBLE AND NATIVE PLANTS When: 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 17 Where: FamilyMeans, 1875
Northwestern Ave. S., Stillwater Details: Pete Wildin will discuss selecting the right edible and native plantings and techniques to create low-maintenance, productive gardens. Hosted by Wild Ones-St. Croix Oak Savanna. Free admission. Contact: wildones.org
LINKEDIN FOR JOB SEARCH When: 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday, March 18 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd. N., Forest Lake Details: Learn how to navigate LinkedIn, draft a profile, showcase expertise, look for jobs, build and use a network. Register online. Contact: careerforcemn.com/ events/516922/linkedin-strategies
CONVERSATIONS OF THE VALLEY When: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, March 18 Where: Lake Elmo Inn and Event Center, Details: The U of M’s Dr. Don Wyse presents on the topic “The Forever Green Initiative & the Future of Farming.” $21; reservations required. Contact: scvfoundation.org
When: 6:30-7:15 p.m. Tuesday, March 24 Where: Stillwater Public Library, 224 3rd St. N. Details: Live-action STEM program about electricity and circuits. All ages; no registration required. Contact: 651-275-4338 or stillwaterlibrary.org
LITERATURE LOVER’S NIGHT OUT When: 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 24 Where: Community Thread, 2300 Orleans St. W., Stillwater Details: Visit with authors Kathleen West, Colleen Oakley and Craig Fehrman. Enjoy refreshments and prizes drawings. Tickets $15; includes coupon to purchase books. Contact: 651-430-3385 or valleybookseller.com
OUR BIG BACKYARD: AMPHIBIANS OF MINNESOTA When: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 25 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd. N., Forest Lake Details: Master Naturalist Beth Girard will present a dynamic program about the reptiles and amphibians that live in local backyards and neighborhoods. Contact: 651-275-7300 or washcolib.org
ORGANIZING YOUR LEGACY: MAKING MEMORIES THAT LAST When: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 25 Where: River Market, 221 North Main St., Stillwater Details: Presentation focuses on moving the past into the present so that family can cherish the lifetime of memories that you’ve collected, in a way that is mean-
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SEARCHING FOR MINNESOTA’S NATIVE WILDFLOWERS When: 7 p.m. Thursday, March 26 Where: Marine Village Hall, 121 Judd St., Marine on St. Croix Details: Join Author Phyllis Root and Photographer Kelly Povo as they take us to Minnesota’s woods, prairies, hillsides, lakes, and bogs in search of wildflowers, placing the wonder of our wildflowers within easy reach. Contact: 651-433-2820 or marinecommunitylibrary.org
“IT’S OPERA, DON’TCHA KNOW?” When: 6 p.m. Friday, March 27 Where: Trinity Lutheran Church, 115 4th St. N., Stillwater Details: Opportunity for singers to learn to prepare for a career in the singing world, and other various aspects of the singing industry with guest speakers and local experts. Tickets $25; includes dessert reception. Contact: operatunity-theatre. ticketleap.com/iodk
AN EVENING OF MELODY WITH GINA HANZLIK AND AMY NAM When: 7 p.m. Friday, March 27 Where: The Zephyr Theatre, 601 Main St. N., Stillwater Details: Soprano Gina Hanzlik is joined by harpist and composer Amy Nam in a special evening of classical song. Tickets $22, reserve online. Contact: 651-342-1542 or stillwaterzephyrtheatre.org
WYOMING WORKSHOP SERIES When: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 28 Where: East Central Regional Library-Wyoming, 26855 Forest Blvd. Details: Open workshop with various crafts, or bring a project to share. Registration required. Contact: 651-462-9001 or ecrlib.org
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOK DONATION DRIVE When: 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, March 28 and April 4 Where: Stillwater Public Library parking ramp, 224 3rd St. N. Details: Donate gently used books for the Friends of the Library book sale in April. No encyclopedias, magazines, textbooks, religious materials, National Geographic, videos, cassettes or partially used puzzle books. Contact: stillwaterlibrary.org
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Above: Young equestrians, Abby Jansen, Nora Huseth and Reaghan Brandt sit astride their horses Jonah, Tucker and Nacho during a recent evening practice in the arena at Shadow Creek Stables in Forest Lake. Top left: Sabina Dirkes practices with her horse Dipsy and prepares for practice, top right, along with Chloe Pruitt and Kelly Volp and their horses Reign and Joule before entering the arena.
ority, because everybody here is on their own unique journey,” Collman said. In the Forest Lake area, Shadow Creek Stables has a long history of equestrian excellence. When owners Susan and Ron Moore purchased the property in 1979, it was already known as Shadow Creek Ranch. The stable has seen a lot of change over the years—in 2018, it was even considered a possible site for a youth recovery center which would give residents access to the healing that comes from working with horses. The idea didn’t pan out, but Shadow Creek has offered lessons to children and adults in the community for years. The stable specializes in English riding and hunter jumper lessons. One of the stable’s defining features is the availability of lesson horses, Susan said. “Most of the stables cater to the boarders, who have their own horses, but we start everybody out on lesson horses. We’re really a lesson barn where students learn how to ride, and if they want to go on and show, there’s that possibility for them. It’s more of a general education on how to ride properly.” Having lesson horses also makes learning more accessible to some. Shadow Creek tries to make lessons as affordable as possible, since it can be expensive to own a horse. Susan said that she mostly interacts with the wider Washington County equestrian community at the State Fair and at hunter jumper shows, but feels that the wider horse community is open and friendly. Though each riding discipline is a world of its own, Washington County residents can come together at unique events such as the Three-Ring Circus schooling show at Carriage Horse Farm in Hugo each year. Always held the day before Memorial Day, the event is organized by St. Croix Saddlery, an English tack shop in Hugo.
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“We call it the circus because it’s supposed to be very inviting,” said St. Croix Saddlery owner Christy Weflen. “You get people doing their first show ever, you get very experienced trainers using it as training for a young horse, you get dressage horse riders that have decided to go jump their horse. It’s a really good mix. People from other disciplines will come and try it out because it’s a good testing ground. It’s very non-threating and just fun.” Even though the event is mostly for fun, Weflen tries to run it like a real horse show. “We want to teach people what it’s like to go through the process, with a real show office, real entries, and an add/scratch form. The same way you have to do it in a real rated show.” The Three Ring Circus doesn’t use certified judges, but instead invites experienced local trainers who don’t have students competing in the show. This year’s event will take place Sunday, May 24, and is open to public spectators. Registration for participants opens on April 1, and a class list is available on the St. Croix Saddlery website. “What’s nice is that there is a diverse horse culture,” Weflen said. “We do have a huge number of huge English barns, but we also have trail riding barns, and western. It’s a big mix and I think it’s one of the bestkept secrets in the state.” For some, the admiration is artistic; for others, it comes from the hard work of creating a connection between human and animal. Weflen reflected on what makes Washington County so special for horse enthusiasts. “It’s one of the few counties where you can be driving up a highway and you can see a horse riding along the side of the road,” she said. “People and horses have found a way to cohabitate here quite nicely.”
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If you’ve talked to any equestrian in Washington County, you’ve probably heard it: Washington County has the highest number of horses per capita in the state of Minnesota. It might be just that: a rumor. Krishona Martinson, a specialist with University of Minnesota Extension’s livestock program, said that she has heard people say this, but has never quite found the statistics to prove it. Whatever the actual numbers, Washington County is brimming with equestrians of all kinds, and has a close history with horses. The Ojibwe and Dakota tribes of the region incorporated wild ponies into their lifestyles, using them for transportation and hunting, drastically improving their mobility. Horses helped the first Euro-American settlers establish themselves in the area; assisting in the logging industry that shaped so much of the St. Croix Valley’s history. To many locals, Washington County is unrivaled in its appreciation of horses. Jennifer Collman, the owner of Windfall Equestrian Center in Stillwater, said that the horse culture in Washington County is very different from where she grew up in Alaska. “In Alaska it’s very expensive to have horses,” Collman said. “So anybody that did it was either barely scraping by or just getting the minimum amount of education. Then I moved to Eau Claire, Wisconsin, where on farms a horse is a working animal. The mindset was so different, but this is just a great place. There are a lot of good people that care about developing a good partnership with their horse and not necessarily how many ribbons they win.” The people of Washington County are not the types who send their horse off to a trainer because they don’t want to do the work, Collman said. Equestrians in this region put a lot of effort into developing their skills. “It’s a higher level of people who take horses really seriously,” Collman said. “To some people it’s a farm animal, you get on it, kick it around. That’s not the way I look at good horsemanship. It’s a partnership, and the person is putting an effort into making it work. I see a lot of that around here.” Collman is proud of her stable’s ability to bring together riders with so many different goals, and creating a community of camaraderie and support. “Usually barns specialize in one thing. Here, everybody does something different. Even if they compete in the same discipline or they both trail ride, maybe they both enjoy dressage, there’s not that feeling of superi-
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Postpartum parents unite in northeast metro BY SARA MARIE MOORE CONTRIBUTING WRITER
IF YOU GO: NATURALLY WELL PARENT GROUP Details: Free drop-in support group offering support, education and wellness for pregnancy and postpartum life. When: 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. Tuesdays Where: White Bear Wellness Collective, 2025 Fourth Street, White Bear Lake
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Parents attend a free parent group to discuss life with young children this month. Pictured (from left): midwife Kate Hogan; Erin, Asher, Emma and Averi Steadland; therapist Lauren Robbins; student midwife Aricia Irodel; midwife Kelsi Hines; and Mathia Hughey and Elsa Kraus with Carlton.
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chiropractic, massage, acupuncture, craniosacral therapy, yoga, nutrition, lactation support and midwifery care are all offered under one roof. A mobile salt cave parks outside once a month. “Our wellness approaches are holistic in nature,” Robbins explained. “Having it under one roof makes it easier to access.” She also had a vision to offer a free, drop-in parent support group, which started last fall. She wanted to create an environment where northeast metro parents can connect and receive information for free to reduce barriers to accessing parent wellness care. The group is for pregnant and postpartum parents. Postpartum is self-defined, she added, and isn't limited to a year. For more information, visit naturallywellwbl.com.
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When Hugo resident Lauren Robbins had her child, she found herself traveling to St. Paul to seek out resources for postpartum parents. She wanted to change that for others in the northeast metro. In 2019, her vision came into reality when she opened Naturally Well, a wellness collective focused on families with young children, in downtown White Bear Lake. Robbins, a therapist focused on postpartum care, had opened an office for her business, Wild Tree Psychotherapy, in St. Paul in 2015. She opened a second location in downtown White Bear Lake in 2016 but kept looking for a larger place where she could collaborate with other wellness specialists to create a center for the growing number of young families in the area to offer support for pregnancy, postpartum and parenting. She often thought of her vision when she drove by a vacant building on the corner of Fourth Street and Bald Eagle Avenue. Eventually, she and a local chiropractor joined forces and moved in last June. Over the year, several other professionals have joined the collective, Naturally Well, and now mental health counseling,
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The strange love lives of white-throated sparrows BY JACKIE BUSSJAEGER CONTRIBUTING WRITER
The old saying "opposites attract" might be questionable advice for human romantic partners, but it perfectly describes the love lives of a common backyard bird: the white-throated sparrow. During the birds’ migration, you might recognize a white-throated sparrow scratching for seeds under your feeders. On any visit to the north woods in summer, you're likely to hear their song "Oh-sweet-Canada-Canada-Canada." They look ordinary enough: brown sparrows, like many of the others that visit the feeder. The bright white patch under their bill is a dead giveaway as to their identity. The bold black and white stripes on their head, with little spots of bright yellow, give them a little bit more pizzazz than some of their plainer cousins. Take a closer look, and you'll notice that some of the white-throated sparrows have a slightly different appearance. Rather than flashy black-andwhite stripes on their head, they have muted tan-and-brown stripes instead. For years, naturalists believed that the tan-striped birds were simply immature sparrows that hadn't yet grown into their adult colors. It took years of data collection and research to discover that something a little more complicated was going on. Researchers found that tan-striped sparrows stayed tan-striped for life. The colors were permanent. Not only that, but about half of the entire adult population was tan-striped. Field studies noticed that almost all mated pairs of white-throated sparrows consist of one tan-striped parent and one whitestriped parent.
This sparrow seen in Ely shows the tan color morph.
Close observation showed that not only did color matter in choosing a mate: it also seemed to be an accurate predictor of the personality of each bird. White-striped birds of both sexes were found to be more aggressive, while tan-striped birds were found to be more nurturing. Aggressive males sing often to ward off other males and defend their territories rigorously by chasing enemies away. Aggressive females also sing and chase away intruders. However, tan-striped birds were more docile in personality. Tan-striped males sang less often than their white-striped
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This white-throated sparrow seen in a White Bear Lake yard shows the white stripe color morph. Individuals with these colors tend to sing loudly and be more aggressive.
different sexes, Kaufman explained. Scientists know that the chromosomes of the two-color morphs differ in key ways, and that the same chromosome that controls stripe color also includes a wide range of personality traits. And for their offspring: the stripe colors of each nest of hatchlings will be split nearly 50/50, preserving the population balance. White-throated sparrows are unique among birds for this particular romantic practice, but there are still many unanswered questions about their complicated love lives. In the meantime, watch closely, and enjoy the sweet song of these fascinating sparrows as they return. Spring migration is just around the corner.
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A tan-striped individual seen at Afton State Park. Sparrows with tan stripes tend to be less aggressive and more nurturing, making them ideal parents.
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In cold weather, church becomes temporary shelter BY SARA MARIE MOORE CONTRIBUTING WRITER
WHITE BEAR LAKE — About 20 guests fi le into Community of Grace Lutheran Church on a bus from St. Paul each evening, back home for the night. The church, located just off Highway 61 in White Bear Lake, hosts Project Home, a traveling shelter, every December. It rotates to other churches across Ramsey County every month of the year. Two churches host each month. Hosting the shelter takes about 200 shifts of volunteers, said church member Lynne Hagen. She volunteers in the evening to prepare snacks, greet the guests and play with the children. Gary Johnson is an overnight host. He ensures the building stays safe overnight and prepares breakfast. He's been volunteering for 10 years and stays overnight at the church many nights each December. “I usually sleep on a couch,” he said, motioning to the couches in the church community-room-turned-shelter, “or a cot, like the guests.” Guests sleep on cots behind partitions in the community room or in other rooms that have been transformed into a temporary shelter. In the morning, the guests are bused to the Project Home Day Center in St. Paul, said Donna Franklin, senior site coordinator. From there, children get on their bus to go to wherever they were attending school before they became homeless. Most shelter clients have children. Parents either go to work or search for jobs at the day center.
“We are all one or two paychecks away from this happening to us. None of us is above this.” Carol Hennig Church shelter volunteer
The day center, located in First Baptist Church downtown St. Paul, was just opened this fall. It provides a place where parents can work toward stability. Meals, laundry and showers are provided on site, and clients are provided with support toward employment and fi nding stable housing. Clients are referred to Project Home through Ramsey County. Common client causes for homelessness include home foreclosures or losing a job, Franklin said. There is no time limit on how long clients can stay at the traveling shelter, but they usually stay for an average of three months. Project Home, a program of Interfaith Action of Greater Saint Paul, has been using the model of a traveling shelter at churches since it began 20 years ago. The volunteers provided by each church reduce the cost of staff that would be needed to operate the shelter. Carole Hennig said she volunteers out of empathy. “I do it because I feel we are all one or two paychecks away from this happening to us,” she said. “None of us is above this.” Hagen concurs. She went through a time when she was close to needing an emergency shelter when she was evicted from a home.
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Community of Grace Lutheran Church members Gary Johnson, Lynne Hagen, Kathy Nelson and Carole Hennig display items they keep in their warehouse to give to those who stay at the church’s temporary shelter — items such as blankets, towels and toiletries.
Volunteers enjoy meeting the guests and playing with their children. They hang out with the teens and help them work on job interviewing skills. “I think they give as much to us as we give to them,” Johnson said. Volunteering at the church shelter is an option that is open to anyone in the community, Johnson said;
volunteers don't have to be a member of the church to participate. The day center is also in need of volunteers on an ongoing basis. Volunteers are also needed to move cots and supplies from church to church each month. For more information, visit interfaithaction.org/ programs/projecthome/.
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AREA NORMALS FOR MONTH March 1-7 Avg. High……36 Avg. Low…… 17 Sunshine…… 55
March 8-14 Avg. High……38 Avg. Low…… 20 Sunshine…… 53
March 15-21 Avg. High……42 Avg. Low…….24 Sunshine….…57
March 22-28 Avg. High……47 Avg. Low…… 27 Sunshine…… 56
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FUN FACTS Weather Tidbit: There are a few bright spots to mention regarding this past February. The brightest is the return of the sun. After an endless streak of cloudy days to end January we experienced a nice reversal in cloud cover with plenty of sunny days in February. Sunny days in winter are usually associated with high pressure, which is associated with northerly air masses and colder temperatures. I totaled 5 days below 0º by the third week; normal for the whole month is 2 days. The cold was balanced by some warmer temperatures, and for the month, we finished close to normal. Many things to look forward to this March. Daylight Saving Time begins on March 8 and spring begins on Friday, March 20 at 10:49pm. By the end of the month the average high is 50º. If that thought doesn’t give you spring fever, I don’t know what will.
Morning Planets: Murcury (dawn), Mars, Jupiter, Saturn Evening Planets: Venus, Uranus 9 Saturn, Jupiter, Mars SE sky 17 Mars left of Moon 9 Full Moon 18 Jupiter above Moon 19 Saturn above Moon 21 Mercury left of Moon 24 New Moon 28 Venus right of Moon Dawn: 1 Hour before sunrise
Brought to you by WeathermanWatson.com Frank Watson is a local meteorologist who operates a weather station in White Bear Lake. Weather data and observation are from his weather station and trips around the area. Frank can be found on the internet at WeathermanWatson.com.
Baby birds learn to sing during spring. Although they are born with the ability to sing, they must learn the specific songs of their species. They often learn their songs within two months of being born.
DID YOU KNOW? Spring fever is a real syndrome. When the temperature rises during the warm spell after a long winter, there is a dilation of the blood vessels so blood can be carried to the body surface where heat can be lost quickly. People experience an energetic feeling when this happens.
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Pop-up pantry pops up in northeast metro BY SARA MARIE MOORE CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Ruby's Pantry, a food-sharing program for frugal families, expanded to the northeast metro this past year. The nonprofit pop-up pantry is hosted by local churches, where about a wagon full of food is given to participants for $20. Ruby's Pantry only has a few metro sites; most are located in Greater Minnesota and Wisconsin. North Heights Lutheran Church in Arden Hills launched the pantry last spring and has seen increased participation over the year, said John Oldfield, the church's senior director of finance and administration. About 200 people come for food on the second Saturday of each month. There are no residential limits or income requirements to participate. In fact, when people of various income levels participate, it allows the pantry to offer food for free to those who can’t afford the $20 share fee that month, said Mark Mueller, site coordinator and church member. “There are no qualifications for this,” Mueller said. “You just need to eat.” The $20 share covers the cost of transportation and cold storage. The food is given for free from food distributors and producers who have excess food on hand that would otherwise go bad. “It repurposes food that would otherwise go to waste,” Mueller noted. For many, it also makes a big difference for their monthly budget and their stomachs — Oldfield said he once heard a child ask his mother, “Does this mean we can eat tonight?” Earlier this month, a grateful father with nine children made his way through the line. Donna Beale, food line coordinator, hands out pantry items as people come through the line. “We have no idea what their need is,” she said. For this reason, the church also sets up a community care table where participants can learn about other resources. There is a prayer booth where participants can drop off prayer requests. “We pray throughout the month for them,” said Tasse Swanson. The once-a-month operation takes about 70 volunteers, Oldfield said. They arrive at 6 a.m. in the morning to greet the trucks delivering food and set up the food line. The food distribution begins at 9 a.m. and lasts until 10:30 a.m. As the pantry winds down, volunteers who’d like to food share that month go through the line. Whatever is left over is delivered to other nonprofits, like the Union Gospel Mission or a food shelf. Church member and volunteer Catherine Holmeoe said she is glad to see the pantry finally popped up in the northeast metro. She used to attend one in Isanti with her sister and thought it would be a great outreach for the church. Plus, she goes through the line herself since she has children with special needs and lives on a tight budget.
Volunteers at the bread booth distribute loaves. Left to right: Bonnie Blystone of Shoreview, Carol Fogarty of Maplewood and Glen Simkunas of White Bear Lake.
IF YOU GO: RUBY’S PANTRY FOOD SHARING FOR FRUGAL FAMILIES When: 9 to 10:30 a.m. second Saturdays Where: North Heights Lutheran Church, 1700 W. Hwy. 96, Arden Hills Details: Bring $20 and two large boxes.
“So, it helps us a lot, too,” she said, before lining up for that month’s pantry — lefse, pizza, rice, granola bars, peppers, milk, eggs, ice cream, and more. Ruby’s Pantry was founded about 15 years ago in Pine City by Lyn and RoxAnn Sahr. The ministry has more than 75 sites. In 2018, about 18 million pounds of food was donated and nearly 200,000 families were served. It is named after Sahr’s grandmother. For more information, visit rubyspantry.org.
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Ruby’s Pantry volunteers Linda Stewlow, right, of White Bear Lake, and Sue Haugen, of Roseville, distribute fresh eggs for the first time at Ruby’s Pantry in Arden Hills this month.
Area author creates drama-free workplace BY SHANNON GRANHOLM LEAD EDITOR
For over 30 years, an area author has worked to resolve more than 300 workplace conflicts and built a reputation for restoring trust, resolving conflict and improving productivity in organizations and businesses across the globe. Anna Maravelas, a Circle Pines resident, released her second book earlier this month titled, “Creating a Drama-Free Workplace: The Insider’s Guide to Managing Conflict, Incivility & Mistrust.” The book expands on the concepts she published in her first book, “How to Reduce Workplace Conflict and Stress,” published in 2005. Maravelas, a licensed psychologist, always thought she would one day have her own private practice. She ended up working in organization development at Abbott Northwestern Hospital, where she was responsible for skill building with leadership staff and conflict resolution. “Their number one need, as is with many organizations, was conflict resolution between groups/departments, within departments and between leaders,” she explained. In 2002, she founded her own company, Thera Rising. Thera is a Greek word that means “to heal.” Every year, Thera Rising teaches thousands of leaders, employees and human resources professionals how to preempt and resolve escalated conflict and mistrust. These strategies reverse workplace tension and disengagement — efficiently, painlessly and permanently.
“Malice rarely drives conflict. More often, lack of skill and insight allows disagreements to become destructive,” Maravelas explained. “In our training and projects, we illuminate the common mistakes and far-reaching consequences that underlie destructive disagreement, while providing a proven process for a more unified future.” Thera Rising offers customized keynote sessions, seminars, customized leadership feedback and goal setting, resolution between pairs and more. “If there is one thing I could change and replace, it would be for people to see how damaging drama venting really is,” Maravelas explained. In drama venting, the disagreement is attributed to one's personality. Instead of talking to one another, Jack and Jill go behind each other's back and talk to other employees about the situation, thus creating factions/groups. In all her years dealing with conflict resolution, Maravelas said she enjoys “watching the light bulb come on. “Everyone comes to these workshops thinking ‘I hope Jack really gets something out of this,’ and then seeing them realize that they have done everything I've talked about,” she said. Thera Rising has helped clients all over Minnesota, the nation and even internationally. The company also offers a ‘train the trainer’ session to teach people how to teach these concepts themselves to their own companies. Thera Rising now has trainers
in the U.S., England, Finland and South Africa. Maravelas said she is hopeful her new book will help her reach new audiences in other countries. Andy Dahl, who happens to be MaraPHOTOS SUBMITTED velas' neighbor, says Circle Pines living next to her has author Anna given him countless Maravelas has opportunities to talk about simple solutions now written to derailing conflict in two books. the workplace before it Her newest becomes a big problem. book was released earlier “One lesson in particular is the one about this month. ‘blame self, blame others.’ So many of us get caught in that vicious cycle of blaming others, then blaming self, then blaming others, etc,” Dahl said. “Instead, Anna teaches us to move onto self-reflection, and reflect on why we feel the way we feel and what might be causing the person in conflict to feel the way they feel. This puts those hard feelings in check, and quickly.” Another concept Dahl has learned from Maravelas is negative bias of the brain. “If we can understand that our brain is biased toward negative thoughts, then maybe recognizing that we’re having negative thoughts will come sooner and moving on in a more positive direction can happen more quickly. Knowing this about ourselves
“Creating a Drama-Free Workplace: The Insider’s Guide to Managing Conflict, Incivility & Mistrust” was written by Circle Pines resident Anna Maravelas.
is empowering, and we instantly become more aware,” he said. Maravelas already has her next book in the works, which will broaden her focus from the workplace to the principles of drama-free life. For more information about Thera Rising, Maravelas or her company, visit thera-rising.com. Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or quadnews@presspubs.com.
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Shoreview Pool & Recreation Programs Now Hiring!
We are seeking people who take pride in their work, have a strong work ethic and can work independently.
Adventure Quest playground instructors ($10.50-12.50/hr) Farmer's Market coordinator ($14-16/hr) Fitness instructors ($16-23/hr) Guest service/memberships ($12.25-13.75/hr) Gym supervisor ($11.25-12.25/hr) Gymnastics and tumbling instructors ($11-12/hr) Lifeguards ($12.50-14/hr) Personal trainers ($19-23/hr) Pool coordinator ($15-17/hr) Seasonal maintenance workers ($12-14/hr) Service desk ($11.25-12.25/hr) Special events staff ($10.50-12/hr) Sports instructors ($12-14.50/hr) Summer Discovery coordinator ($15-17/hr) Summer Discovery instructors ($11.50-13.75/hr) Swimming instructors - we will train ($14-17/hr) Tennis instructors ($14.50-16.50/hr) Water slide attendants ($10.75-11.25/hr) Wave café attendants ($10.75-11.75/hr) To apply and for complete list of job descriptions please visit our website at shoreviewmn.gov/jobs Hurry!!! These positions are open until filled! EOE
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Pat-A-Cake Child Care in Lino Lakes is looking for One morning aide and Two afternoon aides to work with various ages. If you are looking for a new adventure, This may be IT! Call Patti at 651-7862286
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Are you newly retired? Wondering what to do? Like people and being out and about? The White Bear Country Inn is looking for a part-time shuttle driver for their business guests, to drive them to training sessions and events. Stop in to apply. 4940 Hwy 61 WBL or call 651-429-5393
Chief Deputy County Auditor Treasurer Chisago County has an opening for a full time Chief Deputy County Auditor Treasurer. Duties include performing executive managerial and administrative work planning, directing and evaluating both the day-today operations of the County Auditor-Treasurer's office and the County's strategic financial, electoral, and fiduciary duties embodied within the statutory offices of County Auditor and County Treasurer. Desired Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field with 4-6 years relevant work experience (or the equivalent combination of education and experience). CPA highly desirable. Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Government Accounting and Financial Reporting Standards, and business and accounting mathematics. Experience in or understanding of local government organizations, operations and functions, preferably that of county government. $34.17 to $46.25 DOQ.
RAILROAD VEGETATION CONTROL Commercial applicator training provided. Traveling position. Competitive wage and benefits, meal allowance, paid lodging. 60-80 hours/week. RAW (Cooperstown, ND) 888/700-0292 www.rawapplicators.com info@rawapplicators.com
Apply online at www.chisagocounty.us by February 21, 2020.
Certified Building Official Full-Time Chisago County has a full time opening for a Certified Building Official in the Environmental Services/Zoning Department. Duties include performing skilled inspections and plan review work involving the examination of commercial and residential building plans and the inspection of structures to ensure compliance and enforcement of the appropriate codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations; testifies in court on building and zoning code violations. Desired Qualifications: 2+ years college education in a skilled construction trade, construction design, or municipal construction. Must be a Licensed Certified Building Official with 5 yrs. combination experience and minimum of 2 yrs. experience in zoning codes. Must be able to obtain or hold a MN PCA Inspector¡' Subsurface Sewage Treatment Systems Individual Certification, a MN Department of Health Asbestos Inspector's License, and a MN Department of Health Lead Risk Assessors License. $27.74 to $38.14 DOQ.
Apply online at www.chisagocounty.us by March 13, 2020.
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FINANCIAL ASSISTANT FULL-TIME Chisago County has an opening for a Financial Assistant in the Public Works Department in Center City, MN. Duties include: accurately analyzing accounting transactions, preparing financial reports, maintaining records of financial activity; processing payroll time sheets, accounts payable, interface controller, and assisting the administrative Finance & Office Manager; assuring compliance with legal guidelines and generally accepted accounting principles; Administration of the Chisago County Adopt A Highway Program. Desired Qualifications: Vocational training of one year or more focusing on accounting principles; minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible experience in the accounting field. $17.19 to $23.45 DOQ. Apply online at www.chisagocounty.us by February 20, 2020.
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PHOTO COURTESY OF THE STILLWATER PUBLIC LIBRARY | JOHN RUNK COLLECTION
A photo by John Runk dated 1892 shows lumberjacks using horses to pull a loaded log sled down a road near the St. Croix River. According to historical information provided with the photo, the work of loading a logging sled required genuine skill. The logs were heavy, hard to handle and had to be stacked on the sled exactly right.
BUSINESS BRIEF Operatunity Theatre hosts ‘It’s Opera, Don’tcha Know?’ March 27 Operatunity Theatre will present “It’s Opera, Don’tcha Know?” 6 p.m. Friday, March 27 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Stillwater. The event features Andrea Blain of Minnesota Public Radio, arts journalist Terry Blain and world-class vocal clinician and Wagnerian tenor Dr. Timothy Mussard. Attendees can observe as Dr. Mussard hosts a master class of Minnesotan and Stillwater singers in various stages of their careers as he works with each singer on a selection from their repertoire. Tickets are $25 can be purchased online at operatunitytheatre.org/IODK2020 or through voicemail at 612-404-9265.
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Last October, the Lee and Rose Warner Nature Center in Marine on St. Croix closed its doors to the public after more than 50 years of operation. In order to preserve the organization’s history and its impact on Washington County and the surrounding region, the Minnesota Historical Society recently acquired Warner’s archives. Nine boxes—including press clippings, photographs, newsletters, land management documentation and more—tell the story of the nature center’s decades of work to promote SUBMITTED environmental education. Visitors to Warner Nature Center inspect a Highlights include: tree during an educational program, circa • Photos documenting the nature cen- 1970. ter’s land and programs, including photo albums created by volunteers • A doll of the center’s mascot, Andy Acorn • A ledger book with meeting minutes of the Nature Study Club, a women’s social and activist club, kept by Rose Warner in the 1940s • Maps and trail guides for the 900-acre nature center • Documentation of the center’s extensive volunteer and educational programs "The Minnesota Historical Society has long been collecting materials that document the use and protection of our state's natural resources,” said Kathryn Hujda, MNHS manuscripts curator. “The Warner Nature Center's records build upon our existing collections and provide unique insights into the center’s robust educational programming.”
The Rotary Club of Forest Lake would like to thank everyone who plunged, pledged or attended our 10th Annual Winter Plunge! Special thanks to the following business and organizations that helped make this event a huge success – 150+ plungers raised close to $50,000 for their teams and our community!
Sponsors: Hallberg Family Foundation, Whitaker Buick GMC, Bolton & Menk, Bitworks Tech Support, Commercial Plumbing & Heating, Connexus Energy, Drolson Family Foundation, First State Bank of Wyoming, Ground Force, Jesse Johnson State Farm Insurance,
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