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LOCAL POTTERS FIRE UP 27TH ANNUAL POTTERY TOUR | 6

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN WASHINGTON COUNTY THIS MONTH | 10-12

FOREST LAKE BLAST TO THE PAST | 24

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St. Croix Valley prepares for annual pottery tour, May 10-12 | Pottery by Jeff Oestreich

Do you recognize these Forest Lake baseball players?

7 | Rotary hosts spirited fundraiser

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The annual Brewers Bazaar is back for a 13th year—this time with bourbon

A Van’s aircraft RV-10 piloted by Don Shipp takes off from Forest Lake airport for a flight around the the northeast metro area. See more on page 16.

Nature is full of signs of the season

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Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 12th. Share a favorite memory of your mother or something you love about her.

ELIZABETH CALLEN | Staff Writer

lowdownnews@presspubs.com I admire my my mom’s commitment to public service. I grew up in Springfield, Missouri, where my mom was a school board member for several years. Though she has since moved onto other opportunities, the leadership, insight and compassion that she showed during her school board tenure have been a guiding light for me ever since.

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Multimedia Consultant lowdown@presspubs.com A large column wouldn’t be enough space to give praise and thanks to my mother. I’m thankful she is still with us. She knew her way around a young boy’s heart was through his stomach – homemade pizza, lasagna, fudge, donuts – you get the picture.

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Photojournalist/Website Editor photos@presspubs.com I still draw inspiration from my mother, who along with being a gifted oil painter, also applied her creative talents to cooking, gardening, decorating and other daily life activities. The Lowdown Vol. 07 No. 11 COPYRIGHT © 2019 PRESS PUBLICATIONS Material may not be reproduced in whole or part in any form whatsoever.

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JANICE COLLOVA | Contributing Writer janice.collova@gmail.com If I had to pick, one thing I love about my mom and grandmas is that over the years they’ve come to as many plays, choir concerts, paper presentations, and worship band and handbell choir events as possible! To me that shows just how much they want to support me.

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magine you’re the first person riding across the prairie, sitting atop a tall horse through prairie grasses that rise up to the top of your saddle. Off in the distance massive herds of buffalo, elk and deer graze in a meadow. Under your feet are 6 feet of dense black dirt, the key to all the life in front of you. Your horse stops at the stream in front of you and takes a deep drink that startles a large number of fat trout, sending them scurrying under the bank where plants hang into the water, stabilizing the bank and preventing erosion. Fast-forward to today. All of those prairies are long gone, along with half of the topsoil in less than 200 years. Modern agriculture has destroyed it. As a kid who Wild River grew up on a farm, I’ve watched it happen and I’ve heard warning cries to stop the Trails destruction of our soil fall on deaf ears. I watched my dad eke out a living that Jim Bennett supported seven kids with 40 head of milk cows, some pigs, chickens and a large garden. We survived from milk check to milk check. As we grew our garden, we seemed to eat well and live an average lifestyle. Dad rotated his crops to give the land a chance to rest. Fertilizer came from the farm animals, and Dad used strip farming to cut back on erosion. Mega-farming has taken away the little family-run dairy farms and most of the topsoil that took an eternity to grow. Soil erosion and population growth today are the two biggest environmental problems we face here and around the world. Drive down any road, and all we see are farmers growing corn. The natural system of massive herds of mammals foraging prairie grasses to create renewable topsoil is long gone. We tend to think that topsoil is a renewable resource, but it takes 500 years to replace one inch of topsoil lost to erosion. With all the snow this year, we see all kinds of runoff this spring. It will show up as muddy water ripping through ditches and dirty streams killing fish. Fields will have huge scars from water carrying off that precious topsoil. The problem is the corn with shallow roots. Prairie plants’ roots ran deep into the soil, preventing erosion. This allowed water to be channeled down deep into the ground along those deep roots, which replenished groundwater. Corn and soybeans, on the other hand, have shallow roots, so water does not penetrate the soil but instead runs off. With all the herbicides, fungicides, insecticides and chemical fertilizers, only corn grows in these fields. There are no other plants to hold the precious topsoil that is washing away by the tons. During the past 40 years, 2.047 billion acres of farmable land have been abandoned because of soil erosion and degradation (fewresources.org). That’s the size of the U.S. In his 1949 book, “A Sand County Almanac,” Aldo Leopold wrote, “When god-like Odysseus returned from the Trojan wars in Troy, he hanged all on one rope a dozen slave girls of his household whom he suspected of misbehaving during his absence. This hanging involved no question of property. The girls were property. The disposal of property was then, as now, a matter of expediency, not of right and wrong.” There is, as yet, no ethic dealing with man’s relation to land and to the animals and plants which grow upon it. Land, like Odysseus’ slave girls, is still property. The land relation is strictly economic, entailing privileges but not obligations.”

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ver the past several months, 18 members of the community have come together to develop a new community leadership program called Leadership in the Valley (LITV). Over 66% of Chambers across the country have programs like this and we are very excited to be implementing this 9-month program here in our community. This program is designed to bring emerging and existing leaders together who would like to Chamber take more of a deep-dive into community affairs, grow Chat personal leadership skills and Robin Anthony form beneficial professional relationships. See a few testimonies from Steering Committee Members. “As an organization that works hard to ensure we are connected and working in collaboration with a wide variety of local organizations, it is imperative that our leaders have a good understanding of our community. The Leadership in the Valley program provides an opportunity for our leaders to gain a deeper understanding of parts of our community that they may not be familiar. I am eager for our leaders to participate in this valuable program.” -Ted Wegleitner, President Lakeview Hospital “This program will provide an opportunity that previously hasn’t been seen in the St. Croix Valley. This program presents an opportunity for passionate, motivated, and driven individuals to learn the various facets of multiple industries, to understand what is needed to bring this community into its next chapter, and to create a group of men and women who will become a new network of support to see that next chapter happen. I am so excited to watch the next year play out for this inaugural group of leaders, and to see

how the valley changes as a result.” - Kelly Stenerson, Development and Engagement Manager United Way of Washington County East We will be selecting approximately 25 students into the founding LITV graduating class and have a very dynamic and inspiring curriculum planned each day at a variety of locations around the area. This is not only an investment in yourself, it is an investment to our community. I invite you to learn more about the LITV program online at greaterstillwaterchamber. com/leadership-in-the-valley You should apply if you: • Live or work in the St. Croix Valley • Have passion for the community • Are interested in civic and professional development • Want to learn about the current issues and opportunities facing the St. Croix Valley • Thrive on diversity • Are a lifelong learner • Have desire to build relationships with Community leaders • Want to strengthen personal leadership skills and values • Wish to contribute to the betterment of our community After three years serving as the Executive Director of the Chamber, I am proud to introduce such a program. Many communities have a lot to offer, but we have so much history here in the Valley. We are the county seat, have two historic bridges, two prisons, a state of the art hospital, sit on the beautiful St. Croix River, share a historic downtown, and we are the birthplace of Minnesota. So join with me in celebrating and take a deep dive into all that we have to offer. Lead on! Let’s chat—my door is always open! Robin Anthony is the Executive Director of the Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce. She can be reached at 651-439-4001.

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Zephyr Theatre awarded $150K grant from Royal Credit Union Foundation Community support for The Zephyr Theatre grew by $150,000 this month thanks to the Royal Credit Union (RCU) Foundation. These funds will be dedicated to the construction renovations at The Zephyr Theatre’s building in Stillwater at 601 N. Main St. “The Zephyr Theatre offers an impressive array of arts performances and education offerings,” said RCU Foundation President John Sackett. “We are delighted to support their expansion and deepen our relationship with Stillwater and the surrounding communities.” In appreciation, The Zephyr Theatre granted the foundation naming rights for its visiting area, now called the “RCU Lounge.” An RCU Foundation plaque will be affi xed to the wall of the lounge, where theater-goers have comfortable space for socializing before and after performances. “We are truly honored by this amazing gift,” said Zephyr Theatre Artistic Director Calyssa Hall. “And (we) know that its impact will

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The RCU Foundation presented its $150,000 grant check to The Zephyr Theatre in April. (First row, from left) Zephyr Board member Elissa Cottle; Zephyr Artistic Director Calyssa Hall; RCU Foundation Board representatives Tom Huffcutt, director; Doug Olson, secretary/ treasurer; Meg Chiodo, director; President John Sackett; Liza Populorum, RCU mortgage loan officer; Faith Pfeiffer, RCU branch manager; and Zephyr Board Treasurer John Grzybek. Second row: Zephyr Board Vice Chair Franz Hall; Zephyr Board member Teary O’Hara; RCU Grant and Giving Coordinator Heather Johnson Schmitz; Zephyr General Manager Charles Rouse Jr.; and Zephyr webmaster Celia Wirth.

be far-reaching in our dreams and goals for the theater, as well as for the artists, patrons, and youth that gather here.” The RCU Foundation grant is among many donations, large and small, to The Zephyr Theatre. In its fi rst fundraising phase, in 2018, the theater purchased the building

Franconia Sculpture Park receives $10K from NEA Through the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), the Franconia Sculpture Park will receive a $10,000 grant to support its Artist Residency and Exhibition program. “The hearts enhance our communities and our lives, and we look forward to seeing these projects take place throughout the country, giving Americans opportunities to learn, to create, to heal and to celebrate,” said Mary Anne Carter, acting chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts. Franconia Sculpture Park’s Board Chair, Dorothy Goldie, spoke on the impact of NEA funding. “Franconia Sculpture Park offers a distinctive and supportive environment for emerging and mid-career artists through a thriving residency and exhibition program,” she said. “The NEA’s continued support of this program is vital to expanding and enhancing the portfolio of American art and providing learners of all ages and abilities the opportunity to engage and experience art in a beautiful rural setting here in Minnesota.” Through the Art Works grant, several artists will be awarded residencies to support the creation of large-scale, three-dimensional artwork to be exhibited for at least two years at the Franconia Sculpture Park. The Artist Residency and Exhibition program will also benefit over 150,000 annual visitors to the sculpture exhibition of over 120 works created by artists-in-residence, and 14,000 adults and youth who participate in hands-on educational arts learning programs. From press release

at the site of the former Zephyr train depot/restaurant. The Zephyr Theatre is now in its next fundraising phase, seeking $4 million to add a 330-seat auditorium onto the north end of the building, and to renovate the existing site. In the meantime, The Zephyr Theatre operates two stage areas for performances, with

100 seats in the south end and 90 seats in the north end of the building. The production company currently offers year-round professional live theater, concerts, fi lm, visual and literary arts events, and theater arts classes for youth and adults. The Zephyr Theatre also offers rental event space for community busi-

nesses and organizations. Donations to The Zephyr Theatre, a nonprofit organization, are tax-deductible. For more information, visit stillwaterzephyrtheatre.org. For more information about the Royal Credit Union and its foundation, visit rcu.org. From press release

For love of the library After 25 years as an ER doctor in level-one trauma centers, Tom Combs suffered his own medical emergency. His lifelong love of reading led him to pursue a new career in writing. Combs, author of three suspense thrillers featuring Drake Cody, emergency physician and medical researcher, will be the featured speaker at “For the Love of the Library,” a fundraising event from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. May 7 in the Margaret Rivers Room at the Stillwater Public Library, hosted by the Stillwater Public

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Tom Combs, emergency room physician, author, and lifelong lover of reading, will speak at “For the Love of the Library” at the Stillwater Public Library.

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There is no charge. Instead, guests will have the opportunity to support the foundation in its mission to expand the reach and impact of the library. “I love the library,” said Doug Blanke, foundation board member. “Most importantly, I love what the library represents for the community.” Reservations for “For the Love of the Library” can be made by calling 651-504-2350 or emailing splf@stillwa terlibraryfoundation. org. Seating is limited. Submitted

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St. Croix Valley potters fire up 27th annual tour BY ELIZABETH CALLEN STAFF WRITER

27TH ANNUAL ST. CROIX VALLEY POTTERY TOUR

Thousands of pottery enthusiasts will flock to the St. Croix Valley this Mother’s Day weekend for the 27th annual St. Croix Valley Pottery Tour. First held in 1993, the event is now a much-anticipated springtime ritual for pottery lovers across Minnesota and the country. “The St. Croix Valley Pottery Tour has become a model for pottery events across the country and has cultivated an enthusiastic audience for handmade ceramics,” Guillermo Cuellar said in a press release. “Visitors will enjoy the hospitality of rural potters in their home studios and have the opportunity to purchase exceptional ceramics, ranging in scope from functional tableware to sculptural artwork.” The annual event facilitates connections between pottery enthusiasts and the potters themselves. offering pottery buyers and users the opportunity to connect with the artists behind their pieces. This year, eight local potters will open their studios for the public to admire the work of 54 guest artists. Linda Christianson, Guillermo Cuellar, Janel Jacobson and Will Swanson, Ani Kasten, Matt Krousey, Jeff Oestreich and Richard Vincent. All studios are within a short drive of each other, allowing tour-goers the opportunity to visit some—or even all—in a single day. The tour will take place 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, May 10, and Saturday, May 11, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 12. Admission is free and open to all. For more information about the tour and participating artists, visit minnesotapotters.com or call 651-674-4555.

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No discussion of Minnesota pottery would be complete without mentioning Warren MacKenzie. A world-renowned potter whose work put the St. Croix Valley on the country’s artistic map, MacKenzie helped transform the region into the arts hub it is today. He is best known for his simple, functional pieces that served everyday utilitarian purposes. MacKenzie died the age 94 at his home in rural Stillwater Dec. 31. A memorial service will be held Monday, May 13 at 6:30 p.m. at the University of Minnesota’s Ted Mann Concert Hall, 2128 S. 4th St., Minneapolis.

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“Our craft is about relationships between two distinct individuals from two different cultures,” said Ikuzi Teraki and Jeanne Bisson of Washington, Vermont.

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“The themes provided by utility are enduring and familiar,” said Mark Pharis of Roberts, Wisconsin.

Bluegrass & Butterflies returns to state parks ArtReach St. Croix’s Mobile Art Gallery will return to William O’Brien, Interstate and Afton state parks this summer with Bluegrass & Butterflies, a touring celebration of local art and music featuring concerts by Blue Hazard and a multiartist exhibition that reflects art at “Every Bend in the River.” Blue Hazard, a bluegrass band made up of musicians who got their start in the St. Croix Valley, will perform at each of the three Minnesota State Parks in the lower St. Croix Valley including William O’Brien State Park, which is just down the road from where four of the musicians grew up. “We are excited to bring the Blue Hazard musicians back to Marine on St. Croix, back to their roots, so to speak,” says Heather Rutledge, ArtReach’s executive director. “The pop-up performance in the state park will be a fun way to merge art and nature. You can’t beat a summer evening of music.” The five-piece band, formed in 2000, is comprised of three siblings and two friends. Siblings Hannah Johnson,

Luke Gruber and Dale Gruber grew up near Square Lake playing music in a family band with their father. These days, they are joined by bass player Clara Wicklund, a native of Marine on St. Croix and daughter of famed fiddle player Brian Wicklund, and banjo player Uriah Nibbe. Blue Hazard will perform at ArtReach’s Mobile Art Gallery, a converted trailer with a bright mural on the exterior and gallery walls inside. • Thursday, June 6 at 6:30 p.m. at Afton State Park, 6959 Peller Ave. S., Afton • Friday, June 28 at 6:30 p.m. at William O’Brien State Park, Lake Alice Picnic Ground, 19074 St. Croix Trail N., Marine on St. Croix • Thursday, August 15 at 6:30 p.m. at Interstate State Park Campground, 307 Milltown Road, Taylors Falls Every Bend in the River is a touring exhibition of artwork that reflects, interacts with or otherwise examines the St. Croix River. Park visitors will have a chance to experience art and nature in a unique way. Exhibitions will be open Friday evening through

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Blue Hazard, a bluegrass band made up of musicians who got their start in the St. Croix Valley, will perform at each of the three Minnesota State Parks in the lower St. Croix Valley this summer through ArtReach St. Croix’s Bluegrass & Butterflies series.

Sunday at each location. • May 24-26 at Lake Alice Area at William O’Brien State Park, Hours: Friday, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. • June 14-16 at Interstate State Park’s Glacial Pot Holes Area, Hours: Friday, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. • July 12-14 at Afton State Park, Hours: Friday, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. All concerts and art

exhibition are free with park vehicle passes. Bluegrass & Butterflies is a partnership between the Minnesota State Parks Naturalists and ArtReach St. Croix, whose mission is to connect communities and the arts. This activity is made possible by voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

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Sunrise Rotary hosts spirited fundraiser aboard Avalon BY ELIZABETH CALLEN STAFF WRITER

STILLWATER — On May 18, the Sunrise Rotary will host its 13th annual Brewers Bazaar, this year adding a new word in the event name and a new category of alcohol to sample—bourbon. The newly rechristened Brewers and Bourbon Bazaar will take place aboard the docked Avalon Riverboat from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 18. As in years past, attendees will have the opportunity to taste test beer from a wide range of local breweries, with five local distilleries now offering samples of bourbon as well. Adding bourbon to the popular beer festival is an attempt to “mix things up a little bit,” said Sunrise Rotary member Ken McGinley. “We’re kind of capitalizing on the fact that distilleries are a growing aspect of the craft brewing industry. Some of the distilleries in the area have shown an interest in our event, so we decided to insert them this year.” Started in 2006, the Brewers Bazaar predates the craft beer boom. McGinley said that the annual event has grown and transformed as locally brewed beer and spirits have become increasingly popular, but now, he and his fellow Rotarians are hoping to keep it steady, capping ticket sales at 700. “A new challenge has been the fact that there’s so many beer tasting events all over every weekend now, but one thing that makes ours a lot different is that it’s small,” he said.

“It’s not crowded, so we don’t have lines. At some events, you can be standing in line for up to 15 minutes, but here, maybe you’ll be in line for a minute or two,” he said. McGinley also said that the small size allows for connection between those brewing and pouring beverages and those enjoying them. “Intimate is a word that people have used to describe it. Brewers get a lot more interaction with the public,” he explained. “That’s why we haven’t tried to grow it. We want to keep it intimate, not grow it into a crazy circus.” General admission tickets are $45 and include a food item and a commemorative tasting glass. A $75 V.I.D. (“Very Important Drinker”) ticket grants access to the top deck of the boat, where attendees can sit and be served rather than waiting in line. Designated driver tickets are also available for $15. All proceeds benefit the Sunrise Rotary’s various service projects. “It’s really our only fundraiser during the year. We have multiple community projects, both international and local,” McGinley said. “We have a student mentoring program at the high school and give scholarships to students. We do some literacy projects in the elementary school and different things at the food shelf. This event helps make all of those other events possible.” For more information or to purchase tickets, visit brewersbazaar.com.

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National Day of Prayer Forest Lake National Day of Prayer will be held Thursday, May 2, at the Forest Lake American Legion, 355 Broadway Ave., from noon to 1 p.m. The event will include area pastors and

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Tri-County Senior Luncheon The Tri-County Seniors 50+ DFL luncheon will take place at Vannelli’s By the Lake from 12:30-

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IF YOU GO When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 18 Where: Avalon Riverboat in downtown Stillwater Details: Food, live music, sampling of beers and spirits. $30. Fundraiser for Stillwater Sunrise Rotary Contact: brewersbazaar.com Participating Brewers: Lift Bridge Brewery, Joseph Wolf Brewery, St. Croix River Valley Homebrewers Association, BlackStack Brewing, 3rd Act Craft Brewery, Lake Monster Brewing, Urban Growler

Brewing, Maple Island Brewing, Schell’s Brewing, St. Croix Brewery Company, Summit Brewing, Bent Paddle Brewing, Burning Brothers Brewery, Pryes Brewing Company, Lake Superior Brewing, East Lake Brewing, Castle Danger Brewery, Thors Hard Cider, Barley John’s Brewing Company Participating Distilleries: Bent Brewstillery, 45th Parallel Distillery, 11 Wells Distillery, Water Street Inn, LOLO Distillery

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Phipps presents annual high school art exhibit

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Forest Lake students honored for volunteerism Forest Lake High School seniors Tayler Williamson and Mikayla Whitehill were recognized by the Hugo City Council April 15 for organizing a coffee drive at their school. Williamson and Whitehill collected a “carful” of coffee, tea, hot cocoa, cream and sugar along with nearly $200 for shipping costs for care packages. The high school seniors worked with the Hugo Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Network to send the care packages to deployed soldiers. Also pictured is Chuck Haas (Hugo Beyond the Yellow Ribbon chairman).

All high school-age students from Western Wisconsin and Eastern Minnesota were invited to submit one recent original work of art in any media — drawing, painting, collage, photography, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry or other fine crafts — for display in the annual Area High School Art Exhibition, which will run through May 5 in The Galleries of The Phipps Center for the Arts in Hudson, Wisconsin. A closing reception will be held from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Sunday, May 5. For this exhibit, 93 student artists from 13 high schools, and three homeschool students participated. The high schools represented are Barron, East Ridge (Woodbury), Ellsworth, Glenwood City, Hudson, North (St. Paul), Osceola, Prescott, River Falls, Somerset, St. Croix Central, St. Croix Preparatory Academy and Stillwater. Work by four high school art teachers also is on display. This includes work by Becky Olson from Somerset, Taylor Berman from River Falls, and Wynn Davis and Peter Kolton from Stillwater. The Galleries hours are Monday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 4:30 p.m. The Phipps is located 15 miles east of St. Paul. Take Hudson Exit 1 off I-94, Hwy. 35 North, and turn west on Locust Street. For more information, contact Anastasia Shartin, visual arts director, at 715-386-2305, ext. 103. From press release

ATHLETES OF THE MONTH

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Keanu Zurita

Tori Chute

Forest Lake Track

Stillwater Softball

Keanu Zurita, Forest Lake senior track athlete, won the 300 intermediate hurdles in 41.32 and placed second in the 110 high hurdles in 16.60 at SEC Relays in White Bear Lake, the team’s only official meet so far. “Keanu has been doing great things, and we are expecting a big year out of him,” coach Andy Richardson said. “He can help us in a lot of ways.”

Tori Chute, Stillwater senior catcher, is batting .667 at 8-for-12 with two homers, a double and six runs-batted-in after four games. She was 3-for-3 with five RBI in a 10-4 win over Roseville and 3-for4 in an 8-7 win over White Bear Lake. Chute, signed by Augustana, was an alltournament pick last season on the Ponies’ state championship team, going 6-for-11 with a homer and four RBI while throwing out five runners.

Logan Anderson

Noah Cates

Forest Lake Softball

Stillwater Hockey

Logan Anderson, Forest Lake sophomore, banged out a homer, double and five singles, scored five runs, and drove home two in the softball team’s first two games. A catcher and third baseman, Anderson was 4-for-5 with three runs in a 17-2 win over Woodbury, then 3-for-4 with a solo homer and two runs in a 7-1 win over White Bear Lake. Already a veteran of two state tournaments, Anderson hit .371 with three homers last season, and averaged six points in basketball this winter, helping both teams place fifth in the state.

Noah Cates of Stillwater helped MinnesotaDuluth capture the NCAA hockey championship this season. The 6-2, 185-pound freshman forward had nine goals and 14 assists, and provided an assist during the Bulldogs’ 4-1 win over Providence in the Frozen Four semifinals. (They beat Massachusetts 3-0 in the finals.) A 2017 Stillwater graduate, he played two seasons in the USHL before starting his college career, and was drafted by the Philadelphia Flyers in the fifth round in 2017.

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Forest Lake announces winner of Athena award Athletics and extracurricular activities offer important learning experiences that are impossible to replicate in the classroom. Various studies show that high school girls who play sports are more likely to achieve better grades and more likely to graduate than girls who do not participate. Likewise, girls who play sports have higher levels of confidence and self-esteem, which helps make them less likely to suffer from depression. The St. Paul Area Athena Awards program honors outstanding female high school senior student-athletes. The awards program is named for the Greek goddess Athena, who, as legend tells us, possessed the gifts of dignity, bravery and power. Forest Lake Area High School is proud to announce that senior Regan Duffy has been named as this year's recipient of the school Athena Award for her excellence in both team and individual sports, as well as her extensive involvement in co-curricular activities and academic success. Regan, a member of the cross country, Nordic ski and track and field teams, is a

talented and accomplished athlete. Throughout her participation in all three sports, she has won numerous awards, qualified for state multiple times, and led her fellow athletes both on and off the course through serving as captain. Outside Mike Hennen of athletics, she is involved in numerous activities and clubs, including National Honor Society and Open Minds Club, and has also gotten a head start on college through enrolling in PSEO classes. Regan is one of those rare students who can balance many different commitments while thriving in the classroom. After graduation, Regan will attend Colby College in Waterville, Maine, where she plans to study environmental policy. Congratulations to her on a well-deserved honor. Mike Hennen is the Activities Director at Forest Lake Area High School.

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Katie Hutton will lead Hay Lake School Museum The Washington County Historical Society (WCHS) is proud to announce the hiring of Katie Hutton as the site manager of the Hay Lake School and Johannes Erickson Log House Museums in Scandia. Hutton, a recent graduate of the University of Minnesota, was a WCHS intern in 2018 and a part of the team that planned the 150th anniversary celebration of the Johannes Erickson Log House. Hutton started the position in mid-April and is working to prepare the historic sites for the seasonal openings on Saturday, May 4. Both museums are open weekends from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m and are located at 14020 N. 195th St., Scandia.

Roundtable discussion explores how to talk about sex education BY JANICE COLLOVA CONTRIBUTING WRITER

STILLWATER – Members of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) and members of the public gathered at the Stillwater Public Library last month to discuss sexuality and sex education for teens. Tara Kline and Sadie Cunningham, sexual abuse response specialists from Canvas Health clinics, facilitated the event, fi rst presenting on their sexual abuse crisis services and sex education curriculums, then leading a roundtable discussion in which participants explored issues such as sexual consent, dating violence, trafficking and online safety. Participants also explored how these issues are portrayed in the media, how teens perceive these portrayals, and how older generations should have open conversations with teens about sex and relationships. A generational gap AAUW created the event with Canvas Health after reading Peggy Orenstein's “Girls and Sex” last year. In the book, Orenstein investigates how teens are interacting with and responding to today’s pop culture’s messages of sexuality, and how older generations are unaware of these interactions and responses. “(Older generations) have not advanced to a level of awareness of what’s really going on with our kids,” said Margaret Boettcher, an AAUW member and grandmother of three teenage girls. “Are parents and grandparents really prepared for this kind of messaging?” Boettcher said that from what she noticed, attitudes and perceptions towards sex have changed throughout the generations, because avenues through which messages about sex are portrayed have changed. Today, Boettcher said, teens now grapple with movies, television, social media and cellphone technology that didn’t exist before. Boettcher also noted cultural events that have affected different generations, such as the advent since

with birth control, people no longer feared unwanted pregnancies. With birth control, there no longer seemed to be a reason to be abstinent. Women gained “some sense of control” and “sexual freedom,” she said. But Boettcher doesn’t believe this “sexual freedom” has been utilized properly. Everyone should question what kinds of messages are being presented about sexuality, Boettcher said. “I think a lot of (the messages are) unhealthy and don’t necessarily lead to a happy life.” She also cited casual sex as an example of a media message gone awry. “Maybe I’m old-fashioned … (but) I don’t think this is what women’s liberation is all about.” Because of generational gaps in knowledge, perspective and media outlets, Orenstein’s book advocates for intergenerational dialogue about sex. Boettcher considers herself an advocate for this same kind of dialogue, hoping it will help teens understand and make their own decisions about sex. She saw the roundtable discussion as a platform for such collective conversations. Boettcher clarified that while having this conversation, older generations might not have “the answers” for teens’ inquiries about sex. “My hope is that more people will find a language that allows them to be more comfortable in talking to young people … To talk about the issues, to talk about relationships,” she said, so that teens are “understanding on a deeper level what a relationship is really about (and) understand the complicated landscape.” Closing the gap Meanwhile, Boettcher said people like Kline and Cunningham are “working hard to fi nd a new language” for generations to talk about sex. Part of Kline and Cunningham’s work is sex education. They visit schools and teach students not just the physical aspects of sex, but

also social issues, such as sexual and dating violence, online and social media safety and consent. Even kindergartners are taught how to say no to unwanted touch and keep themselves safe. Kline and Cunningham then hope that families and students will further the conversation at home. Kline said that talking about sex can be “kind of scary especially for parents,” but that talking about sex doesn’t necessarily encourage it. In fact, Kline said that statistics show that teens with sex education are more likely to choose abstinence. Statistics also show that teens with sex education are more likely to prevent sexual violence and abuse. “One message we try to give to young people is we can trust (them) with this information,” Kline said. “They’re smart, critically thinking … we can give this information in hopes they’ll make a good choice.” “You really have to tie (sexual violence) into sex ed and conversations around consent and healthy relationships, so that young people are getting the most accurate information,” Kline said. She said that teens do want the most comprehensive and medically accurate information, and pointed out that teens do get involved in making a difference once they have information. For example, some of the teens Cunningham works with have created clubs to talk about consent and relationships or fundraisers to prevent sexual violence. As for abstinence, Cunningham said, teens are “choosing to abstain because they understand the ramifications emotionally or physically, should they choose to engage in sexual activity.” Comprehensive sex education, Cunningham and Kline said, can help disprove media messages about sex. Rather than rush into having sex to boost their popularity, teens can wait until they feel emotionally prepared. Sex education removes the mythos surrounding sex and the shame surrounding abstinence, Kline said.

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Attendees including Margaret Boettcher of AAUW (far left) explore many topics during the roundtable discussion, including dating violence, trafficking, gender roles and consent. Attendees were divided into groups and rotated between tables, where worksheets and videos prompted conversation.

Other messages Cunningham and Kline hope to disprove include gender roles in sex and relationships. Part of Canvas Health’s curriculum explores how the media depicts men’s and women’s ideal roles, examples being how men should be emotionally invulnerable and hypersexual, and how women should be sexually pure and ignorant while also protecting themselves. The curriculum then explores how these depictions affect relationships, and what truly comprises a healthy relationship, consent being a main factor. But while Canvas Health works to debunk media messages, they have a message they hope will stick. Kline said, “One message we try to give to young people is we can trust (them) with this information. They’re smart, critically thinking … We can give this information in hopes they’ll make a good choice.” “Sex is always out there” But even while attendees gained great takeaways from the event, the turnout was not large; attendees were mostly AAUW members. Boettcher wondered if the public was ready to attend such an event anyway. “We all have a lot of discomfort and embarrassment (talking about sex),” she said. “But sex is always out there, blatant, upfront.” She wonders what that kind of cultural landscape is going to be like for her children.

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CREATING CARING COMMUNITIES When: 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, May 1 Where: Lake Elmo Library, 3537 Lake Elmo Ave N. Details: Learn about mental illnesses, the impact of negative attitudes and five things each of us can do to make Minnesota a better place for people who experience a mental illness. Free and open to the public. Contact: 651-645-2948 or workshopreg@namimn.org.

FOREST LAKE NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER When: Noon-1 p.m. Thursday, May 2 Where: Forest Lake American Legion Post 225, 355 Broadway Ave. Details: Event includes area pastors and citizens offering prayers, worship led by Maranatha Church and special music by The Solid Rock Quartet. Refreshments follow program. Contact: 651-464-7480

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Details: Kids ages 4-11 can explore nature and play outdoor games. Meet at the large picnic shelter. Free with park permit. Contact: 651-433-0500 x227 or sean.hoppes@state.mn.us

KIDS LEARN ABOUT GARDENING When: 10:30 a.m.-noon Saturday, May 4 Where: Stillwater Public Library, Johnson Terrace, 224 Third St. N. Details: Stillwater Trillium Garden Club leads a class for children 8-12 accompanied by an adult. After reading the book, “The Saved Seed,” children can plant a starter cup of large pumpkin and sunflower seeds to take home. Registration required. Contact: stillwaterlibrary.org

OUTDOOR NATURE GAMES FOR KIDS! When: 2-3 p.m. Saturday, May 4 & 11 Where: William O’Brien State Park, Hwy. 95, Marine on St. Croix Details: Learn how to use geocaching to explore hidden treasures in Minnesota’s State Parks. GPS units provided. Free with park permit. Contact: 651-433-0500 x227 or sean.hoppes@state.mn.us

‘REQUIEM FOR THE LIVING’

When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, May 3 and Saturday, May 4; 1-4 p.m. Sunday, May 5 Where: Gammelgarden Museum, 20880 Olinda Trail, Scandia Details: See a wide variety of items relevant to telling the story of Swedish Immigration and settlement on display. Museum opens for the season, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 1-4 p.m. Sunday. Contact: 651-433-5053 or gammelgardenmuseum.org

MUNCHKIN MARKET When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, May 4; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, May 5 Where: Washington County Fairgrounds, Buildings. C & D, 12300 N. 40th St., Stillwater Details: Consignment sale featuring everything related to babies and children. Contact: munchkinmarkets.com

BIG RIG DAY When: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 4 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd. N., Forest Lake Details: Children can climb on favorite vehicles, see the Jolly Pops band, and enjoy reading and Legos inside the library. Free and open to the public. Off street parking available. Contact: 651-275-7300 or washcolib.org/events

DESIGN CONSTRUCTION & REMODEL EXPO When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, May 4 Where: Forest Lake American Legion Details: See the latest and greatest in home design, construction and remodeling, including making your home smart, outdoor decking display, appliances and outdoor kitchen display, barn wood and shiplap products, a talking kitchen and more. Free hotdog lunch and Ernie’s Ice Cream. Contact: shercohomebuilders.com

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When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 4 Where: Trinity Lutheran Church, 114 Fourth St. N., Stillwater Details: Concert by Valley Chamber Chorale features choral selections that showcase the human experience, focusing on struggle, triumph and joy. Contact: 651-430-0124 or valleychamberchorale.org

PEEK INTO THE NIGHT SKY When: 8:10-10 p.m. Saturday, May 4 Where: William O’Brien State Park, Hwy. 95, Marine on St. Croix Details: Beginner’s astronomy program includes indoor program and opportunity to view planets, moons and stars through a telescope. Registration required. Free with park permit. Contact: 651-433-0500 x227 or sean.hoppes@state.mn.us

ZEPHYR THEATRE

Zephyr Theatre 1st Anniversary Celebration When: 7 p.m. Friday, May 3 and Saturday, May 4 Where: The Zephyr Theatre, 601 Main St. N., Stillwater Details: Program features Broadway Cabaret with Jen Burleigh-Bentz, Oscar Party, and live music. Hors d’oeuvres and dessert. Cash bar. Tickets $25. Contact: stillwaterzephyrtheatre.org

LADIES NIGHT OUT TRI-COUNTY DFL SENIOR CAUCUS LUNCHEON When: 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 7 Where: Vannelli’s By the Lake, 55 Lake St. S., Forest Lake Details: Hear guest speaker Andrew Virden, Director of Census Operations and Engagement for the state of Minnesota. Contact: 651-492-1148

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ST. CROIX VALLEY ART OPENER STUDIO TOUR When: 4-8 p.m. Friday, May 3, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, May 5 Where: Artist studios throughout the St. Croix Valley Details: Features demonstrations and artwork for sale by local artists. Contact: artopener.com

ARTFUL CREATIONS SHOWCASE & SALE

BLUEBIRD WALK & TALK When: 10-11 a.m. Sunday, May 5 Where: William O’Brien State Park, Hwy. 95, Marine on St. Croix Details: Join a naturalist for a hike and to peek inside birdhouses to see if baby bluebirds, swallows, wrens or chickadees are in the nests. For families. Free with park permit. Contact: 651-433-0500 x227 or sean.hoppes@state.mn.us

BOUTIQUE SHOPPING AT 7 VINES When: Noon-4 p.m. Sunday, May 5 Where: 7 Vines Vineyard and Winery, 101 Hwy. 96, Dellwood Details: Pop-up boutique with 25 vendors offering unique gifts, home decor, clothing and accessories. Food and wine. Contact: 7vinesvineyard.com

When: 2-8 p.m. Thursday, May 9 Where: Begins at Downtown Divas Boutique, Stillwater Details: Downtown shops offer discounts, drink specials, food samples, fashion tips and decorating ideas. Ends at Tilted Tiki with prize drawing at 8:30 p.m. Contact: mainstreetstillwateriba.com

When: 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, May 7 Where: Stillwater Public Library, 224 Third St. Details: Engaging evening with Tom Combs, emergency physician and suspense-thriller author of “Nerve Damage,” “Hard to Breathe,” and “Wrongful Deaths.” Fundraiser for the Friends of the Library includes light appetizers and beverages. Free, but reservations required. Contact: 651-504-2350 or stillwaterlibraryfoundation.org

BEGINNER SURF

When: 10 a.m.-noon Thursday, May 9 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd. N., Forest Lake Details: Adults 45 and older can learn to navigate the internet. For those ST. PAUL CHAMBER ORCHESTRA with little or no computer experience. When: 3 p.m. Sunday, May 5 Free, but registration required. Where: St. Andrews Lutheran Church, Contact: 651-275-7300 or GEOCACHING 101: A HIGH 900 Stillwater Rd., Mahtomedi washcolib.org/events TECH TREASURE HUNT Details: Ruggero Allifranchini Plays When: 10:30 a.m.-noon Saturday, May 4 Mozart’s Fifth Violin Concerto. Where: William O’Brien State Park Tickets available at the SPCO box Visitor Center, Hwy. 95, Marine on St. office. Croix Contact: 651-291-1144 or thespco.org

When: 4-7 p.m. Thursday, May 9 Where: Communty Thread, 2300 W. Orleans St., Stillwater Details: Items made my seniors in the community on display and available for purchase. Free and open to all. Contact: communitythreadmn.org

FRANCONIA ARTIST TALKS When: 6:30 p.m. every second and fourth Thursday, May 9 through Sept. 26 Where: 29836 St. Croix Trail, Franconia Details: Dine with, meet and learn from artists who live and work onsite. Dinner, 8 p.m. discussion. Contact: RSVP to 651-257-6668 or info@franconia.org

PUPPIES AND PUMPS DRAG SHOW When: 8:30 p.m. Friday, May 10 Where: JX Event Venue, 123 2nd St. N., Stillwater Details: Play with adoptable puppies, enjoy drinks and watch a drag show with the Queens of the Night. Benefit for Lucky Paws Midwest. $5 tickets in advance or at the door. Doors open 7 p.m. Contact: one23events.com

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Where: Belwin Conservancy Education Center, 1553 Stagecoach Trail S., Afton Details: Annual hike features Interpretive Naturalist Lynette Anderson as we listen and and watch for migratory birds returning home or passing through. Free and open to all. Contact: 651-436-5189 or belwin.org

OSCEOLA & ST. CROIX VALLEY RAILWAY MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH When: 11 a.m. Saturday, May 11 and noon Sunday, May 12 Where: Osceola Depot, 114 Depot Rd. Details: Enjoy brunch on a 90-minute train ride to Marine on St. Croix and back. $50; reservations required. Contact: 651-228-0263 or transportationmuseum.org

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27th Annual Pottery Studio Tour & Sale When: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, May 10 and Saturday, May 11; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, May 12 Where: Upper St. Croix Valley, self-guided tour Details: Visit seven pottery studios with guest potters from around the country; items for sale. Contact: minnesotapotters.com

SHEPHERD’S HARVEST FESTIVAL When: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, May 11 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, May 12 Where: Washington County Fairgrounds, 12300 N. 40th St., Lake Elmo Details: Sheep and wool festival events include Minnesota’s largest fleece competition, sheep shearing, fleece skirting demos, booksignings, dog-herding demos, classes, farm work stock dog trial and vendors. Contact: 612-961-9625 or shepherdsharvestfestival.org

BARK FOR LIFE OF STILLWATER

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YOUTH BIKE SAFETY RODEO When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, May 11 Where: Stillwater Medical Group, 1500 Curve Crest Blvd. Details: Free event for youth in grades K-4 designed to teach safe riding habits. Led by the Stillwater Police Bike Patrol Unit and the Stillwater Area High School Mountain Bike Team. Register in advance or the day of event. Contact: 651-351-4930 or bjunker@ci.stillwater.mn.us

MOTHERS’ DAY TREASURE HUNTS

When: 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, May 11 Where: Barkers Alps, N. 5th St., Bayport Details: Fundraising event for people and their dogs supports the American Cancer’s programs and services as well as vital research that benefits both humans and animals. Vendors, activities and

When: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 11; 10-11 a.m. & 2-3 p.m. Sunday, May 12 Where: William O’Brien State Park, Alice Lake Swim Beach, Hwy. 95, Marine on St. Croix Details: Family-friendly hike to look for spring wildflowers. Registration required. Free with park permit. Contact: 651-433-0500 x227 or sean.hoppes@state.mn.us

MOTHER’S DAY BIRD HIKE When: 6:45-9 a.m. Sunday, May 12

When: 5-6 p.m. Tuesday, May 14 & 28 Where: Reve Bistro & Bar, 200 Chestnut St. E., Stillwater Details: Deborah Healy, master of arts in counseling and education and founder of Studio St. Croix, will facilitate a presentation on establishing and maintaining healthy personal and work-related relationships, followed by a group discussion. Complimentary appetizers and soft beverages, or cash bar. Seating limited; reservations required. $10 suggested donation. Contact: 651-300-8271

AFFORDABLE HOUSING ISSUES IN THE ST. CROIX VALLEY When: 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 15 Where: Lake Elmo Inn Event Center, 3712 Layton Ave. N., Lake Elmo Details: Learn about affordable housing challenges including homelessness, temporary shelters, rentals, rehabbing existing affordable housing and West CAP projects from Peter Kilde, Executive Director of West Central WI Community Action Agency. $20 in advance; limited walk-ins accepted. Contact: scvfoundation.org

OPENING PARTY FOR “RHYTHM” EXHIBITION

created by David Browne, Christy Dickinson and Molly Uravitch conveying a sense of rhythm, but also whimsy and spontaneity. Exhibit runs through June 29. Contact: 651-439-1465 or artreachstcroix.org

LET’S MAKE STUFF: BULLET JOURNALS When: 2-3:30 p.m. Friday, May 17 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd. N., Forest Lake Details: Make a project in this creative class for adults in the third Friday of the month. Free, but registration required. Contact: 651-275-7300 or washcolib.org/events

ST. CROIX RIVER ASSOCIATION ANNUAL SPRING GATHERING When: 6 p.m. Friday, May 17 Where: Terra Nue Farm, 32025 Ranch Trail, Shafer Details: Social hour followed by BBQ dinner at a 100% solar farm. Featured speaker Tia Nelson, daughter of Earth Day founder Gaylord Nelson. $55/person. Contact: stcroixriverassociation.org

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STILLWATER FLEA MARKET When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, May 18 & 19; June 29 & 30; July 20 & 21; Aug 24 & 25; Sept. 28 & 29 Where: Washington County Fairgrounds, 12300 40th St. N., Lake Elmo Details: Free outdoor flea and crafter’s market. Contact: 715-557-1785 or rsgdevelopment.com/ fleamarket

FERMENTING YOUR OWN KOMBUCHA When: 10 a.m. Saturday, May 18 Where: Marine Mills Folk School, Marine on St. Croix Details: Learn the simple process of fermenting kombucha and get the information needed to brew it at home. $55; registration required. Contact: marinemillsfolkschool.org

BELWIN BISON FESTIVAL

PARK-N-PLAY DAY OF OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES When: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Friday, May 17 Where: Oakdale Discovery Center, 4444 Hadley Ave. Details: Explore nature through a variety of experiences and activities through classes such as papermaking, natural dyeing, kayaking, fly tying, watercolors, farmhouse signs, and more. Registration required. Contact: oakdalefun.com

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION When: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, May 18 Where: Lily Lake Ice Arena, 1208 S. Greeley St., Stillwater Details: Washington County Environmental Center offers satellite household hazardous waste, electronics, and recyclables collection and confidential document shredding. Contact: co.washington.mn.us

BEGINNING ITALIAN BREAD MAKING

When: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, May 16 Where: ArtReach St. Croix, 224 N. 4th St., Stillwater Details: Experience art

When: 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, May 18 Where: Marine Mills Folk School, Marine on St. Croix Details: Learn make dough to bake ciabatta and focaccia in an intergenerational program for youth 10+ and an adult. $50 registration plus $10 materials fee.

When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, May 18 Where: Lucy Winton Bell Athletic Fields, 15601 Hudson Rd., West Lakeland Details: Welcome a herd of juvenile male bison from NorthStar Bison to Belwin. Free community festival includes Bison release, 5K “Run with the Bison” trail run (registration required), interactive eco-arts, live music, food trucks. Rain or shine. Contact: 651-436-5189 or belwin.org

IN OUR OWN VOICES When: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, May 18 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd. N., Forest Lake Details: Unique public education program in which two trained speakers share compelling personal stories about living with a mental illness and achieving recovery. Includes opportunity to ask questions. No registration required. Contact: 651-275-7300 or washcolib.org/events

CANINE CARNIVAL When: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, May 18 Where: Wildlife Science

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HOPE FOR OUR YOUTH GARDEN TEA When: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, May 18 Where: St. Paul Lutheran Church, 609 5th Street S. Stillwater Details: Youth Fundraiser to benefit programs for Stillwater area homeless includes luncheon, program, music and silent auction. Contact: 651-231-7807 or stcroixfrc.org

WASHINGTON COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS PLANT SALE AND DIAGNOSTIC CLINIC When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, May 19 Where: Washington County Fairgrounds, Hwy. 5 and Manning Ave., Lake Elmo Details: Get gardening questions answered at diagnostic clinic from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; plant sale with perennials, vegetables, herbs, annuals and MN Winners at plant sale from 11 a.m.- 3 p.m.

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WOMEN’S BUSINESS BRIDGE 5TH ANNUAL BUSINESS CONFERENCE When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday, May 22 Where: Lake Elmo Inn Event Center, 3712 Layton Ave. N., Lake Elmo Details: Conference gives local business women an avenue to invest in their business, network with other women in business and enhance their professional and personal development. Featuring guest speakers and awards. $119 members; $149 non-members. Contact: greaterstillwaterchamber.org

GUIDED FITNESS HIKE When: 10-11:30 a.m. Friday, May 24 Where: Lake Elmo Park Reserve, 1515 Keats Ave. Details: One-hour hikes with warm-up and fitness challenges along the way. Trails are a mix of turf, gravel, grass, and pavement. Ages 13 and up. Free with park permit. Contact: co.washington.mn.us

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When: 8 a.m. Saturday, May 25 Where: Pioneer Park, Laurel & N. 2nd St., Stillwater Details: Route is along the Gateway Trail and through downtown Stillwater, ending at Pioneer Park. Contact: runstillwater.com

WOODSY WOMEN KAYAK PADDLE

When: 4-5:30 p.m. Sunday, May 19 Where: Fairview Lakes Medical Center, Wyoming Details: Gentle awareness and movement instructions to release stress and re-balance mind and body. Free will donation. Contact: mindfulmovement64@gmail.com

BUDGETING FOR TEENSADULTING 101 When: 6:30-7:15 p.m. Monday, May 20 Where: Stillwater Public Library, 224 Third St. N. Details: Teens can learn about budgeting and how to come up with a spending plan. Contact: stillwaterlibrary.org

WILD ONES ST. CROIX OAK SAVANNA PROGRAM When: 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 21 Where: Family Means, 1875 Northwestern Ave. N., Stillwater Details: Speaker Jeremy Mayberg will discuss “An Urban Oasis: Landscape Gardening with Native Plants.” Free and all are welcome. Contact: stcroixoaksavanna.wildones.org

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13th Annual Brewers & Bourbon Bazaar When: 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Saturday, May 18 Where: Avalon Riverboat, 525 S. Main St., Stillwater Details: Sampling of more than 80 regional craft beers, food and live music. Fundraiser for Stillwater Sunrise Rotary. Contact: stillwatersunriserotary.org

“SPRING FLING LUNCHEON” When: Saturday, May 18 beginning at 11:30 Where: Wyoming Methodist Church Details: Food is being catered by Erie Ernst, owner of Ernie’s Eatery and Third Gear in Forest Lake. Donna Tatting from Master Gardeners will speak on creative container gardening. There will be door prizes, basket raffles, and a brief presentation by Age Well. Tickets are on sale for $15 at the FLMC Gift Shop in Wyoming, Carousel Beauty Salon in Forest Lake, and The Oven mitt in Lindstrom. Contact: Judi at 651-464-5674

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When: 9-11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 25 Where: Warner Nature Center, 15375 Norrell Ave. N., Marine on St. Croix Details: Enjoy a morning paddle on a sit-on-top kayak. $10 members, $12 nonmembers. Registration required by May 23. Contact: warnernaturecenter.org

GLACIAL POTHOLE TOURS When: Tours at noon Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays & Mondays May 25-September Where: Interstate State Park, Taylors Falls Details: Tour world-renowned potholes on a 45-minute guided walk. Contact: 651-465-5711 or dnr.state.mn.us/

KIDS-MAKE-SCULPTURE WORKSHOPS

of an immigrant making a life in Scandia in the late 1800’s. Dress in period costume to add to the experience. Contact: 651-433-5053 or gammelgardenmuseum.org

‘10-MINUTE PLAY FESTIVAL’ When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 30 & June 6; 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 31 & June 7; 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 1 & 8; 2 p.m. Sunday, June 2 & 9 Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Novice and published playwrights worldwide submit new works; 10 are chosen to be performed by actors from across the Twin Cities. Contact: 651-429-5674 or lakeshoreplayers.org

BAYPORT COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE When: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, May 31 & 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, June 1 Where: Throughout Bayport Details: Residents can sign up for free at city hall. Maps available at City Hall, Bayport Library and the Holiday Gas Station the week of the sale. Contact: bayportcommunityactionleague.com

AFTER SCHOOL GAME NIGHT When: 2:45-4:30 p.m. Friday, May 31 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd. N., Forest Lake Details: Kids ages 12-18 can go to the library to play board games. No registration necessary. Contact: 651-275-7300 or washcolib.org/events

ANNUAL SUNFISH LAKE When: 1 to 4 pm Saturday, May 25; also PARK FAMILY NATURE DAY June 8, July 13, Aug 24 & Sept. 14 Where: Franconia Sculpture Park, 29836 St. Croix Trail, Franconia Details: Students ages 4-18 create sculptures with assistance of Franconia staff and artists. Contact: 651-257-6668 or franconia.org

When: 10-11 a.m. Tuesday, May 21 Where: Community Thread, 2300 W. Orleans St., Stillwater Details: A professional organizer will share the psychological benefits of getting organized, how to overcome hurdles, and decide what to keep. Free, IMMIGRANT FOR A DAY but registration required. When: 1-4 p.m. Sunday, May 26 Contact: 651-439-7434 Where: Gammelgarden Museum, 20880 Olinda Trail, Scandia Details: Experience a free day participating in the work and play

When: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, June 1 Where: Sunfish Lake Park, Sally Manzara Interpretive Nature Center, 10000 Stillwater Lane N., Lake Elmo Details: The nature education trail will feature educators presenting information on local biology and ecology for inquisitive children and interested adults. Snacks and gifts for kids. Contact: sminc-lake-elmo.org

MAKE A SALMON LEATHER WALLET When: 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, June 1 Where: Marine Mills Folk School, Marine on St. Croix Details: Create a leather bi-fold wallet using tanned/dyed salmon leather imported from Iceland just in time for Father’s Day. $50 plus materials fee; registration required. Contact: marinemillsfolkschool.org

HERP HIKE When: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, June 1 Where: Warner Nature Center, 15375 Norrell Ave. N., Marine on St. Croix Details: Naturalist-guided all ages program to learn about amphibians and reptiles, catch tadpoles, and meet live captive animals. $8 members; $10 nonmembers. Registration required. Contact: warnernaturecenter.org

ART IN BLOOM OPEN HOUSE When: 2-4 p.m. Saturday, June 1 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd. N., Forest Lake Details: Visit with some of the local artists who have had work on display at the library through the Art in Bloom Community Art Show. See demonstrations by the artists and enjoy a treat. Contact: 651-275-7300 or washcolib.org/events

STILLWATER HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION CEREMONY When: 7 p.m. Saturday, June 1 Where: Roy Wilkins Auditorium, St. Paul Details: Celebrate the Class of 2018.

SPOKES & FOLKS: THE EVOLUTION OF BIKES AND TRAILS IN WASHINGTON COUNTY When: Opens June 1 Where: Washington County Historic Courthouse Details: From basic transportation to recreation, from the high-wheel Penny Farthing to the modern fat-tire bike, the exhibit will highlight how bicycles have impacted the lives of area residents over the past 160 years. Exhibit runs through 2019. Contact: 651-275-7075 or co.washington.mn.us

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Capturing a sense of place

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An aerial view over downtown Forest Lake, courtesy of pilot Don Shipp, taken April 9, just prior to ice-out this year offers an unobstructed view of the pavilion at Lakeside Park and other features in and around downtown Forest Lake.

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History takes flight at Forest Lake Airport FROM PAGE 1 BY ELIZABETH CALLEN STAFF WRITER

FOREST LAKE — Two miles southwest of Forest Lake’s downtown lies the city’s airport, which stretches across a few hundred acres and houses about three dozen aircraft. Established nearly 80 years ago by Angelo “Shorty” DePonti, a pioneer of Minnesota aviation, the airport has a deep and rich history. That history may not be readily apparent to passersby, but the airport’s many advocates are eager to share what makes the site so special—maybe even from a few thousand feet above the ground. The Forest Lake Airport, originally called the Journey’s End Airport, was built by Shorty DePonti in 1941. DePonti, who was born in 1908 and died in 1991, is still regarded as among the most successful aviation businessmen in Minnesota history. “He was the very fi rst operator of the Minneapolis Wold-Chamberlain airport,” said Don Shipp, owner at the Forest Lake Airport and pilot for a major commercial airline. “He wound up doing a variety of aviation-related things.” Shorty was a pilot by trade but became best known as an aviation entrepreneur. He operated the Forest Lake airport in conjunction with his Piper Aircraft dealership. Eventually, Shorty made the airport his home, constructing a house on airport grounds. “It was a nice, big brick house—really quite the thing in its day,” Shipp said. “It’s still standing over on (Hwy.) 97 at one of the ends of the airport.” A passion for planes ran throughout the extended DePonti family. Shorty’s brother, Al, was married to Kay Doherty, a later owner of the Forest Lake Airport; together, they had a son, Daniel. Al died in the early 1950s, and Kay later married Tom Doherty, an Air Force pilot and fellow aviation enthusiast. “Tom was a World War II hero. He was in Korea and Vietnam and also a military helicopter pilot. He finally retired from the military in the ’70s,” said Shipp, whose father, also named Don Shipp, was close friends with Tom. “I can’t remember the point in time, but I remember him casually saying, ‘Yeah, they sent me through helicopter school in such and such year, and Charles Lindbergh came through a couple of weeks later.’ … Talk about name-dropping!” In 1967, the Dohertys purchased the airport from Shorty DePonti, adding an additional 480 acres to airport property and expanding its services to offer repair, storage, fuel and a flight school. After the airport was licensed commercial in 1969, it was renamed—at Daniel’s suggestion—from Journey’s End to Forest Lake Airport. The year 1976 brought tragedy to the DePonti-Doherty family, as Daniel and two others were killed in a twoplane collision over the airport. Yet even in the midst of grieving, Kay and Tom worked hard to keep the airport open, continuing to operate it until

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A lake dotted landscape can be seen below as pilot Don Shipp banks the aircraft over the northeast metro area.

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This 1941 Meyers OTW biplane was once owned by Kay and Tom Doherty and still resides at the Forest Lake Airport today.

the late 1990s, when they were both well into their 70s. The Dohertys eventually sold the airport and the surrounding land to Forest Lake Township in 1998. Their $1.8 million asking price was well below market value, as they were ultimately more concerned with honoring Daniel’s memory and preserving airport history than they were with profiting off the sale. “They were extremely protective of the airport and its legacy,” Shipp explained. According to the Dohertys’ stipulations, the airport was renamed the Daniel A. DePonti Airport in 2001, and the surrounding land now houses community assets, rather than a smattering of new houses. “Washington County Government Center, Hardwood Creek Library, the YMCA, the hockey arena, the ballparks … All that stuff was on original airport land,” Shipp said. The future of Forest Lake’s air-

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changes have been made by the voting populace, and now the city has made changes. Things are moving in a good direction.” Elizabeth Callen is a staff writer and reporter for the Lowdown. She can be reached at 651-407-1229 or lowdownnews@presspubs.com.

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MAY WEATHER OUTLOOK

It was an active weather month in April with three good weather events. Many of us were still reeling from March with flooded basements when a 2-day rain totaling 1.32” (April 6-7) swept through. With the frost still in the ground some of you may’ve experienced another round of flooding. This time I was ready and made sure the sump pump was working. Thursday, April 11 was an interesting day. While the combination of snow, sleet and hail was interesting enough, what really stood out that day was wind. It was incredible. I stood on the western shores of White Bear Lake in the face of 50 mph winds. It was difficult to even stand. It was an enthralling experience. Our third weather event was an all-day rain on April 17 when I totaled 1.14”. All told, these three weather events totaled 3.52” of liquid water. April’s warmer temperatures also cleared the ice off lakes. Bald Eagle ice-out was April 11, Forest Lake April 16 and White Bear Lake April 18. St. Croix River level in Stillwater was 87 feet on April 19, which is considered minor flood level. What’s in store for May: Colder than normal temperatures and above normal rainfall.

Astro Notes: Morning Planets: Venus (dawn), Jupiter, Saturn Evening Planets: Mars, Uranus (dusk) 2 Venus north of moon 20 Jupiter south of moon 3 Mercury north of moon 22 Saturn north of moon 5 Eta-Aquarid meteor shower 24 Mercury at Perihelion 7 Mars north of moon

AREA NORMALS FOR MAY APR 28- MAY 4

MAY 5 - 11

MAY 12 - 18

% DAYLIGHT HOURS

% DAYLIGHT HOURS

AVG. HIGH……64 AVG. LOW…… 42 SUNSHINE…… 56

AVG. HIGH……69 AVG. LOW…… 46 SUNSHINE…… 56

Precipitation0.84

Precipitation1.12

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MAY 19- 25

MAY 26- JUNE 1

AVG. HIGH……70 AVG. LOW…….47 SUNSHINE….…59

AVG. HIGH……73 AVG. LOW…… 49 SUNSHINE…… 661

AVG. HIGH……75 AVG. LOW…… 52 SUNSHINE…… 60

Precipitation0.96

Precipitation1.14

Precipitation0.1.04

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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.

ACTIVITIES AIRPLANE AIRPORT BREWERY CINCODEMAYO CLEANING CLIMATE CRAFT FINANCE FISHING FLOWERS GROWTH MAYDAY MEMORIAL MOTHERSDAY OUTANDABOUT PARK PICNIC PLANTS POTTERY RAINBOW SPORTS SPRING SUNSHINE VINEYARD WINERY

ACROSS 1. Half-conscious states 8. Strange 13. Deep regret 14. Rogue 15. Took without permission 19. An alternative 20. Performer __-Lo 21. Partner to flowed 22. Best day of the week (abbr.) 23. Body part 24. Famed river 25. Lake __, one of the Great 26. Make free from bacteria 30. People native to Canada 31. Japanese seaport 32. Least clothed 33. Horse of small breed 34. Italian doctor and poet 35. Moving away from land 38. One who parks cars 39. Some are front and some are back 40. Views 44. Ancient Greek shield (alt. sp.) 45. Spanish seaport

FUN FACTS • May is named for the Roman goddess Maia, who oversaw the growth of plants. • Cinco de Mayo (“The Fifth of May”) celebrates the victory of the Mexicans over the French army at The Battle of Puebla in 1862.

46. New England college (abbr.) 47. The woman 48. Belgian province 49. Danish krone 50. Excessive dose (abbr.) 51. In great shape 55. 7th month of Islamic calendar 57. Shaped 58. Icelandic poems 59. Swollen area within tissue

DOWN 1. Small amounts 2. Duplicate 3. Current unit 4. Neither 5. Chromium(II) oxide 6. Second sight 7. The absence of mental stress or anxiety 8. Supplemented with difficulty 9. Not the beginning 10. Dorm employee 11. Hard, white substances 12. Scariest 16. Spanish island

DID YOU KNOW? Mother’s Day is the third most popular holiday in the world, behind only Christmas and Easter.

17. Having sufficient skill 18. Where golfers start 22. No charge 25. Print errors 27. Where rafters ply their trade 28. Paintings of holy figures 29. CNN host Lisa 30. Gives whippings 32. Type of tie 34. Unbroken view 35. Blemish 36. National capital 37. “Captain Marvel” actress Larson 38. Tenth pair of cranial nerves 40. Arizona native peoples 41. Confuse 42. Body parts 43. Plays a fast guitar 45. Tub 48. Pen parts 51. Supervises flying 52. Cars come with one 53. Some are fake 54. Calendar month 56. American whiskey (abbr.)

“Happiness is not a station you arrive at, but a manner of traveling.” - Margaret B. Runbeck

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V IN TAGE V I EW F IN DER

COURTESY OF THE WASHINGTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

A couple of impressively styled mustaches are sported by members of the Forest Lake baseball team in 1909. The image was among a group of photos from the Forest Lake area that were found in North Dakota and donated to the Washington County Historical Society last year. If you have more information about the photo and the baseball team from this era, contact Elizabeth Callen at lowdownnews@presspubs.com or 651-407-1229.

OBITUARY NOTICE

WASHINGTON COUNTY BRIEFS

Benjamin Lunn Benjamin Lunn, 26, formerly of Forest Lake, was found dead April 14, 2019 at his LaVista, Nebraska, apartment. He attended Forest Lake Senior High School, where he was an avid member of the band program, graduating in 2011. After receiving his diploma, he continued his music education in Percussion Performance at the University of WisconsinRiver Falls, transferring to the University of South DakotaVermillion in 2013. Ben developed his love of ensemble performance as a member of Washington County 4-H, participating in both County Arts In and State Arts In. Throughout his life, Ben was a member of the Minnesota marching arts community. His contributions, as a performer, helped earn a World Class gold medal in 2011 for Minnesota Brass Inc. and a silver medal in 2012 for Minnesota Brass Indoor. A talented and versatile percussionist, who also played in jazz bands and orchestras across the Midwest during his undergraduate career. Ben was exceptionally kind and always wanted to talk about drums. In addition to his performance acumen, Ben was a beloved and sought after educator within the communities of South Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, and leaves behind a legacy of friends, students, and mentors who thank him for his contributions to their successes, in music and in life.

Like so many young musicians, Ben held a day job. In Forest Lake he was a member of the Home Depot MET team. In Nebraska, Ben became a member of the Receiving team at SalonCentric LaVista, where he is remembered for consistently demonstrating a positive attitude and a strong work ethic. Ben was a highlyrespected co-worker and friend to several employees in his department. His dedication to the team and his potential to take on more responsibility was recognized in January 2019 when Ben was selected for a new role as the Safety and

Cleanliness Champion for his department. He led his team to ensure they created a safe and clean work environment each day, and his natural leadership skills came through in the respect his teammates had for him as he served in this capacity. Ben’s kindness, warmth and genuine caring for others will be missed by everyone at SalonCentric who knew him. Benjamin is survived by his parents David Lunn and Susan Edseth of Forest Lake. Missing their “head scritchies” are Jan, Kiara, Bean and Salem. Ben is lovingly remembered by his lifelong pals, Zach Johnson and Jake Matheson, and marching brother, Andrew Riley, as well as mentors Anthony Bloch and Nate Wright. Plus, a list of family, friends, and musicians too numerous to list. There will be a memorial honoring Benjamin at Forest Lake High School on Sunday, May 19 from 1-3 p.m. where a performance from friends and a reception following will be held. The family is asking friends to share in a celebration of Ben’s life and memory by listening to some music and sharing stories of their wonderful son. The family asks that you consider a memorial contribution in support of Ben’s passion for Percussion Performance in music activities and education. Donations may be made online at gofundme. com/benjamin-lunn-memorial. A direct donation may be sent c/o Ben’s parents, PO Box 816, Forest Lake, MN, 55025.

Final cost of Stillwater License Center remodel reduced Washington County will pay less than expected for the remodeling of the Stillwater License Center, after all the bills are in. The county board received an accounting for the remodeling project March 26 and approved the final costs. The Stillwater License Center was renovated to improve the customer experience and provide a space allowing for the proper separation of services required by federal law. Kraus-Anderson Construction did the work. Due to the aggressive schedule needed to complete the project to minimize the impact on customers, the contract was a not-to-exceed amount while plans and specifications were being finalized. Once complete, the cost of the project was reduced by $309,910 from its original cost of $868,433. At the same time, costs were increased $16,350 to pay for the replacement of an inefficient electrical transformer, mechanical system efficiency improvements, improvements to the existing burglar alarm system, removal of existing wall coverings and patching, replacement of existing door hardware, additional carpet and additional power outlets, bringing the final cost of the project to $574,872.

County will sell fuel to Oak Park Heights law enforcement through state contract Washington County will sell fuel for Oak Park Heights’ law enforcement vehicles through the county’s state contract after the county board approved an agreement with the city March 26. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office has a contract with the state for the 2019 Fixed Fuel Program for participants in the metropolitan area. The city of Oak Park Heights needs to buy 87 octane gasoline to operate its squad cars and SUVs for law enforcement. The Sheriff’s Office will provide up to 750 gallons of gasoline a month to the city for $1.68 per gallon, plus applicable taxes. Any gallons after the 750 gallons per month will be charged the amount charged to Washington County by Mansfield Oil. The contract runs from Feb. 1 through Jan. 31, 2020.

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PET SPOTLIGHT

From all of us at The Lowdown, thank you for your overwhelming response to this section. Here are some adorable pets living in our coverage area.

Bella from Forest Lake

Bleu from Stillwater

Bun Bun from Stillwater

Calli and Simba from Forest Lake

Daisy from Forest Lake

Snickerdoodle and Gunny from Forest Lake

Xander and Willow from Forest Lake

Hazel from Forest Lake

Bailey from Forest Lake

Benny with his dog from Forest Lake

Finn from Forest Lake

Shadow from Forest Lake

Penny from Wyoming

Snoop from Forest Lake

Hoover from Forest Lake

Staff writer Elizabeth Callen’s cat Zadie

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F ive signs of spring more exci t ing t ha n robins Since robins are supposed to be the heralds of spring, there is inevitable confusion every year when someone or other notices that there are robins around even in the depths of the Minnesota winter freeze. Although their springtime songs go hand in hand with the arrival of warmer weather, robins are not really the best indicator of spring. While many of them do migrate south for the winter, robins can be found in Minnesota during every month of the year. This depends on whether the birds have found good food sources they can depend on to sustain them through the winter. Robins keep a lower profi le during the winter—they look a bit more drab, and they don’t sing much, so it’s understandable we might not notice them until they begin to disperse and claim territories during breeding season. While it is lovely to hear the loud, clear melodies of the robins’ song when spring rolls around, here are five other signs of spring that are a little more exclusive to the season: Hermit thrush Related to the robin, hermit thrushes follow a migration pattern that more closely follows the cultural myth of spring robins. These birds are approximately the same size and shape as robins, but are a little more secretive, preferring wooded thickets to the high branches where we can often spot robins in

our neighborhood. These birds are a warm brown color on top, with neat brown spots on a white breast. There are several species of thrush that arrive in Minnesota from farther south each spring, but the hermit thrush is usually the earliest to arrive, appearing in mid-April. Hermit thrushes can be told apart from similar thrushes by the rusty, warm red color of their tails.

identified most the time by the crisscross pattern on their back: their scientific name is P. crucifer, which means cross-bearer. The frogs come in several color variations, including brown, olive green, and gray, and some of them do not show the distinctive cross.

alternative to weed killer! While dandelions can provide some sustenance for early spring pollinators, planting other early blooming plants such as hawthorn, wild geranium, and pussy willow can be a much more effective way to support pollinators in your neighborhood.

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A spring peeper near a seasonal creek in Wisconsin. JACKIE BUSSJAEGER

A hermit thrush at Lee & Rose Warner Nature Center. These birds can be identified by their spotted breasts and reddish tail.

Spring peepers Though you might not always see them, you will defi nitely hear the high-pitched calls of these tiny frogs when the weather begins to warm up. Spring peepers can often be found in woodlands near marshes and swamps. Spring peepers can be

Trillium These brilliant white flowers of the lily family stand out boldly in the Minnesota woodlands in April and May. There are 39 different species of trillium in the U.S. These flowers grow and spread slowly, but can live for up to 25 years, according to The Native Plant Herald. Trillium have several different common names, one of which is “wakerobin,” since it has been observed to bloom along with the “arrival” of robins in the spring.

PROSTHETIC HEAD, WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

A common sight in neighborhood yards, many people let dandelions bloom for a few weeks in the spring to provide an extra food source for native pollinators.

Morel mushrooms Morel mushrooms are considered a wild delicacy. The unique fl avor of these mushrooms is so delicious that many people prefer them prepared as plainly as possible—usually just sautéed in butter. Morels are often found along the edges of forests and meadows, frequently appear in areas that have been scorched by wildfi re in the past year. The mushrooms have a “honeycomb” like appearance—a pitted bulb on top of a stalk. They vary greatly in size and color. Be cautious: this mushroom does have some dangerous lookalikes. False morels have been known to cause toxic reactions, but not in every case. The standard advice for gathering morels: Never pick and consume any mushroom without confi rmation about the mushroom’s identity from an expert.

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Trillium in a Wisconsin woodland.

Dandelions Some people choose to leave dandelions on their lawn for the fi rst few weeks on spring, in order to provide food for local pollinators, especially native bees. Dandelions don’t provide all the nutrition that pollinators need, but they bloom during a wide window, which allows native bees to supplement their diet as the spring bloom gets under way. Dandelions are also edible to humans. They contain many vitamins and minerals, and can be used in meals similarly to spinach—a tasty

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Morels are one of the most coveted spring mushrooms.

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SP TT TTED: Lakes Area Expo AROUND THE COUNTY

Volunteers Karen Morehead and Leah Renter

Lion Lou Trudeau and Rick Bahnemann

Quinn Nordick with the Aflac duck during the expo. PHOTOS BY RANDY ROBERTS | PRESS PUBLICATIONS

McKenna Urbaniak and face painter Kristine Johnson

Connie Grobove, volunteer, and Nannette LaNasa, Forest Lake Area Chamber of Commerce executive director.

Brianna Bellanger and Hannah Zlab scooping ice cream for Expo guests. Free ice cream was courtesy of Ernie’s Eatery.

S t illwater C hamber Communi ty Showcase

St. Croix Soccer Club members Kaitlyn Cudd, Sophia Lundgren and Scalette Rock shared some kicking and ball handling techniques with visitors to their booth.

Students from the Curio Dance school perform for an audience during the community showcase.

Stillwater Area High School senior Mya Lysne sang songs from the musical “Les Misérables.” She played the role of Fantine.

Zephyr Theatre actors Stephen Neff and Marc Bentlend wore costumes during the community event that featured business exhibitors, entertainment, kids activities and food.

Ethan Swager tosses a balloon sculpture he received during the 4th Annual Community Showcase, sponsored by the Stillwater Chamber Saturday, April 13 at the Stillwater Area High School Pony Activity Center. PHOTOS BY PAUL DOLS | PRESS PUBLICATIONS

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