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Farmaste: Where farm animals are someone, not something | 20
CURLING RETURNS
WARNER NATURE CENTER
ART GUILD GALLERY
CLUB BACK FOR A SECOND YEAR | 3
BELOVED FACILITY CLOSING AFTER 50 YEARS | 12
CELEBRATING 20 YEARS | 28
Your guide to the Arts & Outdoors Scene in Washington County
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Old-fashioned grape stomping at St. Croix Vineyards.
Bird populations are declining, according to a recent survey.
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Stillwater artist William Ersland is finding success on the national stage.
Newly found photos of Forest Lake make for a fun blast from the past.
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Farmaste founder Kelly Tope, of Stillwater, and her daughter Morgan Tope-Yates with Ringo. Read more on page 20.
What’s your favorite thing about fall?
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Curling club returns for 2nd year, seeks to build facility in Stillwater BY ELIZABETH CALLEN STAFF WRITER
After a successful inaugural year, the St. Croix Curling Club returns. Members hope that a state-of-theart curling center in Stillwater, which they recently proposed to the Stillwater City Council, will ensure its longevity. Founded last year by a group of local curling enthusiasts, the St. Croix Curling Club is the fi rst of its kind in the area. “We’re five longtime curlers, all from the east metro area, and we all curl at the St. Paul Curling Club,” said Stillwater resident Jim Honsvall, club co-founder. “We figure that, together, we have over 200 years of experience curling.” Their love of the sport led the five friends to launch the St. Croix Curling Club, as there is no other curling facility between St. Paul and Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Games are held weekly at the St. Mary’s Point Ice Arena in Lakeland, which has been outfitted with circles for the curling club’s use. The club’s fi rst year was a success, according to Honsvall. “Interest last year far exceeded our expectations. There were around 30 communities represented in our curling group, from Baldwin, Wisconsin, to Roseville … People from 15 to 80 years of age, men and women,” he said. “The vast majority of curlers were beginners, and we believe that most will be returning to play this year, which we are very pleased about.” The popularity of the St. Croix Curling Club follows a national trend, too. Interest in curling has spiked in recent years, particularly after the U.S. men’s curling team took home the gold medal at the 2018 Winter Olympics. Given that popularity, and the fact that there are no other local curling facilities, members of the St. Croix Curling Club believe that Stillwater is well-poised to host a premier curling facility and made a formal
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Members of the St. Croix Valley Curling Club practice prior to a match.
presentation to the City Council at a recent meeting. The facility has been proposed as a partnership with the St. Croix Recreation Center. It would include eight sheets of ice for curling, public meeting rooms and food and beverage service. Honsvall said the facility could draw as much as $1 million in revenue from leagues, tournaments and corporate events. Plans have not yet been formalized, but council members expressed interest in learning more about how publiclyowned curling facilities operate. For now, the group will continue meeting at the St. Mary’s Point Ice Arena. The fall league starts Nov. 3, and the winter league begins Jan. 12. Both leagues run for nine weeks; games will be held at 2 p.m., 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Sundays. Registration is available online at stcroixcurlingcenter. org. For more information, call 651-600-2547 or email stcroixcurlingcenter@gmail.com.
St. Croix Valley Curling Club board members take a break from a meeting to pose for a photograph. Pictured (from left to right) are Al Taylor, Dale Gibbs, Pete Westberg, Moneer Rama and Jim Honsvall.
Kiwanis awards Valley Friendship Club $1,000 DID YOU KNOW?
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Kiwanis of the Stillwater Area was proud to recognize Valley Friendship Club with a certificate of appreciation and a check in the amount of $1,000 for its work to create an opportunity for every person with or without a disability to build enduring friendships and embrace community connections. Kiwanis has supported Valley Friendship Club by providing volunteers at its annual Halloween Party and by connecting the organization with the Stillwater Area High School Key Club. “We really value the work Valley Friendship Club does in our community,” shared Allissa Obler, vice president of Kiwanis of the Still-
water Area. “It’s a great — and growing — organization, and we are happy to support their efforts and give back in any way we can.” The Kiwanis Club of Stillwater Area is committed to serving youth in the St. Croix Valley. It proudly sponsors Key Clubs at the Stillwater Area and White Bear Lake high schools and the Builder’s Club at Stillwater Middle School. The club is always happy to welcome new members and invites those who are interested to attend meetings on the third Monday of each month from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Acapulco Restaurant in Stillwater.
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Leadership in the Valley our Chamber of Commerce, Service Bureau. Presentation of these serving the greater Stillwater projects will be announced at the May area, is proud to have launched graduation. the inaugural Leadership in The next program day, Oct. 10, has the Valley leadership program last a focus on community and the arts. month with an evening reception Cohort members will begin their at the Lowell Inn following the fi rst day at the Zephyr Theatre, visit a full program day at the Stillwater nonprofit and conclude at the newly Armory. The cohort of 28 learners renovated and historic Water Street consists of seasoned and emerging Chamber Inn. All program days will have a leaders with a variety of experience variety of speakers, hands-on learning Chat and years in the workforce from and tours. The remaining themed days manufacturing, health care, small are Public Safety and Law, Diversity, Robin Anthony business, large business, education, Health and Wellness, Education, and government. This was very Business and Economic Development, exciting and a powerful launch as this was Government, Agriculture and Environment exactly the way the program was designed. with a May 2020 formal graduation. The goal
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The kick-off day offered the opportunity for the students to learn more about themselves and each other through a series of StrengthsFinder exercises and team activities. The class was also introduced to a community project that smaller teams within the cohort will work together on throughout the program, giving back to the community. Six non-profits were selected from applications and these small teams will partner with the respected organizations to facilitate their assigned project. The six nonprofits selected were Community Thread, EVOLVE Adoption & Family Services, Hope House of St. Croix Valley, Sustainable Stillwater, Valley Friendship Club and Youth
of the program is to inspire and embrace our historic, increase knowledge of the community, and provide opportunities for the future. The program will conclude with a May 2020 graduation ceremony. Applications for the 2021 cohort will open in the spring of 2020. If you are interested in participating in next year’s program, or sponsoring one of the program days, please contact the Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce at 651-4394001.
Robin Anthony is Executive Director of the Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce.
Memories are made during Youth Hunt rady was about perched in a tree as excited as and wanted to try to I’ve ever seen shoot them out of the him after he tree. I informed him dropped that fi rst that any birds we dove. After last hunt had to be taken year’s mentored on the wing. That deer hunt, when the was his fi rst lesson deer came up close on fair chase rules, and personal but Wild River followed by a lesson got away, dropping about respect for the Trails that dove a good animals we hunt. memory to replace Those rules aren’t in Jim Bennett the disappointment the rule books, but of last year’s youth they’re followed in hunt. Brady, now 11, was able this family. to begin hunting at age 10 As birds flew in, Brady thanks to Wisconsin’s new managed to get off four shots mentored youth hunting at the fi rst four groups. My laws and youth deer hunts. thought was that he was Those changes allow him to probably flock-shooting hunt without any hunters rather than picking out safety training as long as he a single bird. He said he is within arm’s reach of his wasn’t. Then one bird landed mentor. I like the new law in a tree 50 yards away. because it allowed him to Brady began a slow walk hunt the way I was taught as up towards the tree to flush a kid back in the 1950s when it, hoping to get off a shot. entire families safely hunted Instead of going either left together. or right for an easier shot, After shooting trap, this dove took off straight breaking 9 of 25 clay birds, up and away over the trees. an average score for fi rstBrady pulled up, swung on timers under 12, Brady the bird and got off a shot felt ready to go. I did some that dropped it into a brushy scouting and located a great wood lot. place to hunt dove where food Brady knew exactly what and shelter were right across to do. “Teal, fetch, fetch, the road from each other. back, back, back!” This kid When we got there, Brady has watched me train bird spotted a bunch of doves dogs since he could walk.
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Feeding the dogs in the house or kennel is a daily routine for him. “Sit” and “stay” come out of his mouth with authority, and the dogs listen. I’m not sure who got into the woods sooner, the kid or the dog! The dog didn’t get a good mark, but Brady did as both vanished into the thick green. Brady had the better mark but Teal has the better nose, so even though Brady was spot on, Teal’s nose — now in overdrive — found the downed dove. A second later I heard Brady calling Teal to bring the bird to hand. In a moment kid, dog and dead bird popped out of the woodlot. Brady didn’t mind a big red scrape he got on his ribs in the woods that might have brought tears under different circumstances. He was as proud of this trophy as his traveling baseball’s team’s State Championship this summer. A quick fi st bump and photos, followed by a pat on Teal’s head, before it was back to business watching the sky, waiting for more birds to come in ... Jim Bennett is an outdoorsman who lives and worked in the St. Croix River Valley. He can be reached at jamesbennett24@gmail.com.
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Tipping points hile our editors here at Press Publications establish guidelines and prepare for the 2019 local election, political analysts, prognosticators and pundits are already looking ahead toward the 2020 election. A recent article originating on “The Hill” website titled “The 10 counties that will decide the 2020 election” includes a county right here in our coverage area. Washington County is among a group of counties described in the article as critical tipping points across the country that will determine the outcome of the 2020 election. The other counties on the list are scattered from Maine to Arizona and include Erie County, Pennsylvania, Sauk County, Wisconsin, Muskegon County, Michigan, Maricopa CounAngle of ty, Arizona, Tarrant County, Texas, New Hanover County, North CaroliView na, Peach County, Georgia, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, and Paul Dols Lincoln County, Maine. I’m personally not comfortable getting my information from a news feed that has been curated by an algorithm, so I attempt to get my news and information from a variety of sources, including “The Hill.” According to Wikipedia, “The Hill” is an American political newspaper and website published in Washington, D.C. since 1994 with a mission of “nonpartisan reporting on the inner workings of Congress and the nexus of politics and business.” At Allsides.com, a website dedicated to displaying news stories from the Left, Center and Right of the political spectrum, as a way of exposing readers to information and ideas from a variety of sources, “The Hill” was given a “Center” rating on a Media Bias Ratings list comprised of 600 news outlets. Each news outlet is given a rating along a spectrum ranging from Left, Leaning Left, Center, Leaning Right to Right. This site is a pretty good place to gauge whether or not the sources you’re accessing for news are perpetuating a “fi lter bubble” by just reaffi rming preexisting viewpoints. Dozens of strategists, political scientists and observers were interviewed for the story, written by Reid Wilson. Each county is given a brief historical overview along with key reasons it is viewed as a strategic indicator. According to the article, Minnesota is “one of a small number of states that voted for Clinton in 2016 that presents Trump with a chance to expand his map in 2020. If he wants to win here, he must carry Washington County, along the border with Wisconsin.” The county’s historic role as the birthplace of the state of Minnesota is briefly noted, along with its current blend of “rural roots and exurban sprawl.” Another characteristic that is noted about Washington County is that it is not fi rmly locked into an allegiance with one political party. “Washington County voted twice for George W. Bush, then twice for Obama. Clinton carried Washington County by just 1.8 percentage points, almost exactly the margin by which she carried Minnesota as a whole.” We don’t often get a viewpoint of a county in our own backyard from a national and politically strategic perspective. I’m speculating, but I believe that the fact voters in Washington County do not consistently vote along a straight party line indicates a high level of engagement and not simply voting based on past allegiances and habits. These key counties, including Washington here in Minnesota, are described as “diverse as the American electorate” and provide a snapshot of what the country looks like at this key moment in history. I hope, at a fundamental level, that we can reaffi rm that we have much more in common with our neighbors than the exploited and sometimes magnified differences that threaten to divide and pull us apart.
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PREVENTION WEEK October 6 - 12, 2019 Look. Listen. Learn. Be aware. Fire can happen anywhere.
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The Stillwater Fire Department will be hosting an “Open House” for Fire Prevention Week. All area residents are invited. • Memorial Center Blood Drive 9:00 – 2:00 at SFD
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• Visitors will have an opportunity to practice the use of a fire extinguisher on live training props • Squirt a Fire Hose • Learn CPR • Register for Door Prizes • Enjoy Free Refreshments
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Firefighter Ryan Sarner
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FOREST LAKE fire & RESCUE department
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RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
When and where: 1-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, at Community Thread, 2300 Orleans St. W.; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, at Culver’s, 1725 Market Dr.; and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, at River Market Community Coop, 221 N. Main St., Stillwater Details: Donors of all blood types, races and ethnicities needed. Make an appointment online or by phone. Contact: 1-800-RED CROSS or redcrossblood.org
LOVE THEM FIRST LESSONS FROM LUCY LANEY ELEMENTARY
When: 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3 Where: Marine Village Hall, 121 Judd St. Details: Documentary follows the determination of a charismatic North Minneapolis school principal as she sets out to undo history in a troubled school. It’s a story of inspiration, heartbreak, perseverance and the power of love. Contact: marinecommunitylibrary.org
“SLEEPING BEAUTY AND THE BEAST”
When: 7 p.m. Fridays, 1 and 4 p.m. Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays, Oct. 4-13 Where: The Phipps Center for the Arts, 109 Locust St., Hudson Details: Fractured fairytale comedy performed by area youth in grades 7-9 where Prince Charmless meets and befriends an adventurous Puss ‘n Boots, a snarling Snow White, the helpful Headless Horseman, and a very lonely Beast. Tickets $19/adults, $14/children. Contact: 715-386-8409
FLASHLIGHT NIGHT IN THE CORN MAZE
When: Last entry 9 p.m. Fridays, Oct. 4 and 11 and Saturday, Oct. 5 and 12 Where: Waldoch Farm, 8174 Lake Drive, Lino Lakes Details: No fright, only fun. Bring a flashlight. Contact: 651-780-1207 or waldochfarm.com
ANNIE’S SWEDISH COFFEE PARTY
When: 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 Where: Gammelgarden Museum, 20880 Olinda Trail, Scandia Details: Traditional Swedish threecourse coffee party and tours of the five historic buildings. $15/person; reservations required. Contact: 651-433-5053 or gammelgardenmuseum.org
NOOKS & CRANNIES TOUR
When: 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 Where: Washington County Historic Courthouse, 101 Pine St. W., Stillwater Details: Small group tours will explore areas of the Historic Courthouse that are typically closed off to the public, including the basement, attic, dome, and the 1870s jail that housed women and juveniles. Also exhibits. First Saturday of the month through October. Reservations required. Contact: 651-275-7075 or co.washington.mn.us/hcevents
HARVEST HOWL
When: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 Where: Wildlife Science Center, 22830
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Sunrise Rd. NE, Stacy Details: Family event with wolves, raptors, bears, cougars and other animals. Educational demonstrations, local artisans and vendors, kids games, pumpkin painting contest. Admission $15/adults, $10/kids. Food truck. Dogs on leashes welcome. Contact: 651-464-3993 or wildlifescience center.org
STEM SATURDAY: AWESOME BLOCKS
When: 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd. N., Forest Lake Details: Kids and their families are invited to drop by the library to create and build with Legos. No registration required. Contact: washcolib.org
STILLWATER HISTORIC HOMES TOUR
When: Noon-5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6 Where: Various locations in Stillwater Details: Tour distinguished properties, including private homes and bed & breakfasts. Contact: wchsmn.org
FALL COLOR BLAST
When: 1-5 p.m. Sunday, October 6 Where: Warner Nature Center, 15375 Norell Ave. N, Marine on St. Croix Details: Celebrate the peak of fall color with guided trail hikes, paddling on the lake and visits with resident animals. Entertainment and activities. Contact: 651-433-2427 ext. 10 or warnernaturecenter.org
ST. PAUL HIKING CLUB
When and where: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6, at the Coldwater Stop parking lot of the Brown’s Creek Trail; and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27, at Sunfish Lake Park, 9700 Stillwater Blvd. N., Lake Elmo Details: Hikes are approximately 5 miles and last 1 ½ to 2 hours. Treats follow at local establishments. see website for details. Contact: stpaulhike.com
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Rivertown Fall Art Festival When: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6 Where: North Lowell Park, downtown Stillwater Details: St. Croix Valley’s largest juried art festival features the works of more than 100 artists from around the country, food vendors, beer tent, live music. Contact: 651-430-2306 or rivertownartfestival.com Where: The Zephyr Theatre 601 Main St. N., Stillwater Details: Performance geared to kids based on the popular comic strip and Tony Award-winning Best Musical. Tickets $10, $6/students. Contact: 651-342-1542 or stillwaterzephyrtheatre.org
DROP-IN DIY FOR TEENS
When: 4:30-6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8 & 22 Where: Stillwater Public Library, 224 3rd St. N. Details: Teens can make crafts with provided supplies. Free. PopSockets on Oct. 8 and Origami on Oct. 22. Contact: 651-275-4338 or stillwaterlibrary.org
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LAKE WOBEGON BRASS BAND
When: 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6 Where: The Phipps Center for the Arts, 109 Locust St., Hudson Details: Variety of repertoire dedicated to the promotion and performance of British style brass band literature. Tickets $15-22. Contact: 715-386-8409 or thephipps.org
“ANNIE KIDS”
When: 5:30 and 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7 and Wednesday, Oct. 9
When: 7-10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11, 18 & 25; and Saturday, Oct. 12, 19 & 26 Where: The Zephyr Theatre 601 Main St. N., Stillwater Details: Travel the city to areas of Stillwater’s haunted past, including true-to-life stories told by actors wandering the trolley and unearthing ghosts of the past. $40/person. Contact: mywahooadventures.com
HARVEST FEST & GIANT PUMPKIN WEIGH-OFF
When: Saturday & Sunday, Oct. 12 & 13; time varies Where: Lowell Park, 201 Water St., downtown Stillwater Details: Giant pumpkin weigh-off, chili cook-off, carving exhibitions, games, music, pumpkin regatta, tractor pull and street dance. Contact: harvestfeststillwater.com
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BILLY MCLAUGHLIN WITH SIMPLE GIFTS
When: 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6 Where: Chautauqua Fine Arts Center, 8000 75th St. N., Mahtomedi Details: Local musician plays acoustic-guitar, with vocals, bagpipes, Celtic whistles, violin, piano, and percussion. Contact: wildwoodartistseries.com
HAUNTED HISTORY TROLLEY TOUR
When: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10 Where: ArtReach St. Croix, 224 N. 4th St., Stillwater Details: Kick-off of the new gallery show featuring work by Dennis Reynolds, Bob Lyksett and Jon Kamrath. Casual reception with refreshments. Exhibit runs through Nov. 16. Contact: 651-439-1465 or artreachstcroix.org
FALL FAMILY NIGHT HIKES
When: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10 & 24 Where: Lake Elmo Park Reserve, 1515 Keats Ave. N. Details: Evening family hike along the lit trails. Free with parking permit. Meet at Nordic Center. Contact: 651-430-8240 or co.washington.mn.us
When: 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12 Where: Pine Point Regional Park Details: Learn to identify birds that call the area home and contribute to citizen science data collection by completing bird count surveys with a guide. Free with parks permit. Open to all ages; minors must be with an adult. Contact: 651-430-8200 or co.washington.mn.us/parks
PREPARE TO CARE: A CAREGIVER CLASS
When: 10:30 a.m.-noon Saturday, Oct. 12 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd. N., Forest Lake Details: Learn a framework to make plans to care for friends, family members or loved ones. Program presented by AARP. No registration required. Contact: washcolib.org
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“SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN”
When: 6-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18 Where: Lake Elmo Park Reserve, 1515 Keats Ave. N. Details: Enjoy the sights and sounds of autumn while sitting around the campfi re listening to some scary and not-so-scary stories with storyteller Dwight Wilcox. Sip apple cider, roast s’mores, and take a hike along the lit trails afterward. Free with park permit. Contact: co.washington.mn.us/parks
When: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays, Oct. 25-Nov. 17 Where: The Phipps Center for the Arts, 109 Locust St., Hudson Details: Stage adaptation of “the greatest movie musical of all time” is fi lled with snappy dialogue, romance, flashy dance numbers, and a hit-parade score of unforgettable songs. Tickets $25/adults, $18/students. Contact: 715-386-8409 or thephipps.org
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Oktoberfest Beer & Wine Walk When: 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10 Where: Downtown Forest Lake Details: Community event along Lake St. Participants can purchase a commemorative cup and coupon book. special deals, sip stops, prizes and more. Contact: 651-464-3200 or forestlakechamber.org Hall, 121 Judd St. Details: Fundraiser for the Marine Community Library features the talented Simon & Garfunkel tribute band. Free hors d’oeuvres and wine available for purchase. Tickets $40. Contact: marinecommunitylibrary.org
cost-sharing and technical outreach program for homeowners who want to add pollinator-friendly habitat to their landscape. Social hour at 6:30 p.m. Free event. Contact: wildones.org
SCENIC BROADWAY STREET HISTORY STROLL
When: 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 19 Where: Washington County Historic Courthouse, 101 Pine St. W., Stillwater Details: Guided stroll through the historic neighborhoods of Stillwater, learn about the unique homes and the people who lived in them while enjoying picturesque views of the St. Croix River and the beautiful architecture of the late 1800s. Free; registration required. Contact: 651-275-7075 or co.washington.mn.us
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CLAUDE BOURBON CONCERT LITERATURE LOVER’S NIGHT OUT
When: 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 14 Where: Community Thread, 2300 Orleans St. W., Stillwater Details: Event hosted by literary aficionado Pamela Klinger-Horn featuring local and national authors, light refreshments and drawings for prizes. Tickets $15. Contact: 651-430-3385 or valleybookseller.com
HOMELESSNESS & AFFORDABLE HOUSING: DEEPEN CONVICTION & FOCUS ATTENTION
When: 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15 Where: Stillwater Public Library, 224 3rd St. N. Details: Explore how to make Stillwater and surrounding communities welcoming to all; from the homeless children in our public schools to the home health aides and coffeeshop workers to the elders looking for a secure place to downsize. Contact: 612-845-9287 or micah.org
LAWNS TO LEGUMES
When: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16 Where: The Zephyr Theatre 601 Main St. N., Stillwater Details: International guitarist performs Medieval and Spanish Blues. Tickets $25. Contact: 651-342-1542 or stillwaterzephyrtheatre.org
MONSTERS, MASKS AND MORE
When: 2-3:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd. N., Forest Lake Details: Children ages 6-12 will learn how to design and create 3-D masks and free-standing monster sculptures out of various arts and crafts materials. No registration required. Contact: washcolib.org
COURTHOUSE BY CANDLELIGHT TOURS
When: 7, 7:30 and 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17 Where: Washington County Courthouse Details: Explore the areas of the courthouse typically closed to the public, including the basement, sheriff’s residence, and the 1900s county jail. Learn the history behind this historic site and listen to some fun, slightly spooky stories. Reservations required; $10/person. Ages 16+. Contact: co.washington.mn.us/ hcevents
LET’S MAKE STUFF: VISIBLE MENDING When: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15 Where: Family Means, 1875 Northwestern Ave. S., Stillwater Details: Learn about the state-wide
When: 2-3:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd. N., Forest Lake Details: Learn how to make things
When: 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19 Where: The Zephyr Theatre 601 Main St. N., Stillwater Details: North America’s premiere marimba quartet and the primary performing ensemble of Heartland Marimba, an organization dedicated to developing and disseminating the classical marimba art form in academic and community contexts. Tickets $25, $18/students. Contact: 651-342-1542 or stillwaterzephyrtheatre.org
WARGO FALL FESTIVAL
When: 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Free family event with cider press, pioneer games, and self-guided nature activities. Contact: 651-982-2440 or ci.lino-lakes.mn.us
WASHINGTON COUNTY HORTICULTURE SOCIETY
When: 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 21 Where: Hope Church, 7910 15th St. N., Oakdale Details: Elaine Anderson will speak on the topic “Using Fen Shui in the Garden.” Contact: washingtoncounty hortsocietymn.webstarts.com
LIGHTS ON AFTERSCHOOL
When: 2:30-4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24 Where: Hardwood Creek Library,
When: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26 Where: Forest Lake High School, 6101 Scandia Trail N. Details: Deals on used skis, snowboards and equipment. Free admission. Cash or check payment only. Proceeds benefit the Forest Lake High School Alpine Ski Team. Contact: facebook.com/ ForestLakeSkiSwap
NATIONAL PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE BACK DAY
When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26 Where: Scandia Community Center, 14727 209th Street N. Details: Washington County partners with the DEA to collect unused prescription medication. Drop-off is anonymous; no ID required. Drop boxes also located the Headwaters Service Center in Forest Lake and the Washington County Sheriffs office in Stillwater. Contact: facebook.com/wcsomn
HALLOWEEN MASQUERADE BALL
When: 7 p.m.-midnight Saturday, Oct. 26 Where: The Zephyr Theatre 601 Main St. N., Stillwater Details: Annual fundraiser for the Zephyr Theatre with music, entertainment, appetizers, cocktails, and a costume contest. Registration includes Haunted History Trolley Tour; book tour time at registration. Contact: 651-342-1542 or stillwaterzephyrtheatre.org
TRICK OR TREATING ON MAIN ST.
When: Noon-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26 and Sunday, Oct. 27 Where: Main Street businesses, downtown Stillwater Details: Trick or Treat at downtown merchants. Participating businesses will post a sign. Contact: mainstreetstillwateriba.com
TRICKS AND TREATS WITH THE MIGHTY ORGAN
When: 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27 Where: St. Andrews Lutheran Church, 900 Stillwater Rd., Mahtomedi Details: Family-friendly organ concert featuring organist Bill Chouinard. Kids encouraged to wear non-violent costumes for kids parade through the sanctuary. Contact: 651-762-9141 or saintandrews.org
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Washington County ‘not immune’ to violent crimes, drugs BY SHANNON GRANHOLM CITIZEN EDITOR
HUGO — After hearing an update from the Washington County Attorney and Assistant County Attorney, one thing is clear: violent crimes, drugs and sex trafficking are happening in Washington County, and they remain a top priority for the county attorney’s office. Washington County Attorney Pete Orput and Assistant County Attorney Imran Ali were keynote speakers at the Hugo Business Association’s breakfast Sept. 10 at the Blue Heron Grill in Hugo. “Part of my mission, and my office’s mission, is to do crime prevention — keep our seniors from getting ripped off by telemarketers, keep business owners protected when they are trying to run a business, (and preventing) fraud,” Orput said. “This is a great opportunity to share some highlights with you and what we are working on.” Things have been going well, Orput said, but there are a few trends his office is currently seeing in the county. “There is a high degree of violent crime that we haven’t seen before. Currently I have five homicide cases in my office and that is a lot for Washington County,” Orput explained. “I have nine prosecutors handling a caseload of 200 felonies a year. We try around 50 trials a year, which for a county of our size and population, that’s a lot.” In addition to an increase in violent crimes, the county is experiencing the opioid crisis firsthand. Orput said he currently has two opioid-related
death cases sitting in his office. The county is trying to take a different approach when it comes to youth and drugs. “I get 400 young people a year coming in who are charged with felony drugs. I realized several years ago that we can’t jail our way out of this problem,” he said. “We have revamped the way we approach it. I can’t make 400 young people a year felons. Once they get that, there are consequences ... they can’t get jobs. We are offering diversion and treatment to those we see coming in.” Orput added that, “It has become a real issue. If we can get these people treatment, I have a strong feeling a lot of our property crimes are going to go way down because we are seeing a huge uptick in identity theft, mail theft, fraud. It is done mostly by those people who are trying to feed that monkey on their back.” The opioid crisis is also causing an uptick in child protection cases. “When people get addicted to drugs, that becomes their number one, and their kids become second,” Orput said. Ali, who is the director of the East Metro Human Trafficking Task Force, talked about sex trafficking. He said when he first moved to Woodbury, he didn’t think he would see human trafficking. After handling his fi rst case, which involved a threetime convicted sex offender who was pimping out a 16-year-old girl, he knew the problem was here. “That was shocking,” he said. A criminal analyst with the attorney’s office investigated a website, which is now shut down, where people could advertise for sex. “People could go on there, contact somebody and you could order
pizza or a human being,” Ali said. The analyst wanted to fi nd out how many ads were being posted to see if human trafficking was a small or big problem in the metro. In two years, the criminal analyst looked at 196,000 ads in the Twin Cities metro area. “That is a staggering number, and we haven’t looked back since,” Ali said. “Those 196,000 ads were placed there for a reason, and that’s because there are people in our communities that purchase human beings for sex.” Ali recalled one of the task force’s undercover operations in Redwood Falls, Minnesota. “The day of the operation, I was talking to the prosecutors and police officers and they seemed somber. I asked them about it, and they said, ‘When you post this ad in the Twin Cities, you have thousands of people texting you. Down here, I don’t want it to be my father, my brother, my uncle,’” he said. During the bust, the town’s police chief was arrested for trying to purchase a 15-year-old girl. “In the past four years, we have arrested, investigated and convicted 38 pimps in Washington County,” Ali said. “We take down small-scale traffickers trafficking their girlfriend; we have international trafficking cases, domestic trafficking cases, with as little as one victim to as many as 34 victims.” Orput ended the presentation by inviting members of the public to share their ideas on public safety with his office. “I am all ears,” he said. Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or citizennews@presspubs.com.
Warner Nature Center to close by end of year BY ELIZABETH CALLEN STAFF WRITER
MARINE ON ST. CROIX — The Lee & Rose Warner Nature Center will close at the end of this year. Founded in 1967, the Warner Nature Center is the oldest private nature center in Minnesota and draws thousands of visitors, primarily schoolchildren, to its 900-acre facility in the St. Croix Valley each year. Its closing follows a decision by its chief funding agency, the Manitou Fund, not to renew its longstanding partnership with the Science Museum of Minnesota, which manages the site. The current agreement expires Dec. 31. The Manitou Fund did not explain its decision and has not yet said what it plans to do with the site. “Manitou Fund is exploring options for how best to use the land and facilities going forward and for future generations, though no specific plans are in place at this time,” officials said in a statement. “Any plan will continue Manitou Fund’s 50-plus year tradition of using this cherished space to positively impact the community.”
“Together, we have shared the joy of environmental learning and of positively impacting thousands of children’s lives. This land holds a special place in the hearts of many, including mine.” Alice Rempel Brown President and CEO of the Science Museum of Minnesota
Fund officials also expressed gratitude for visitors, volunteers and donors, adding “the fund is also thankful to every person who has ever visited the center — the ultimate demonstration of trust and validation in the center’s programs and mission. A special place was created where meaningful connections with nature have taken place for over five decades.” The Warner Nature Center’s has an annual operating budget of $900,000, according to the Science Museum. Alice Rempel Brown, president and CEO of the Science Museum of Minnesota, said that despite the Warner Nature Center’s closing, the Science Museum will continue to provide opportunities for children to learn about and connect with nature.
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Above: Students learn how to classify insects during a program at the Warner Nature Center. Right: Students listen and watch attentively as a Warner Nature Center volunteer demonstrates how Native Americans used heated rocks and a hollowedout log to boil sap.
“While it is truly difficult to say goodbye, both the Science Museum and the Manitou Fund are extremely grateful to every supporter who has dedicated his or her time and financial support over the years. Together, we have shared the joy of environmental learning and of positively impacting thousands of children’s lives,” Brown said in a statement. “This land holds a special place in the hearts of many, including mine. Please be assured that the museum remains committed to providing science learning experiences that build lifelong connections to the natural world.” Before its official closure in December, the center plans to continue some operations. Its annual Fall Color Blast is scheduled for 1-5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6.
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Stillwater artist featured in national exhibitions Stillwater artist William Ersland is fi nding success on the national stage. Two of his paintings, “Outfoxed!” and “Airborne” will be exhibited in the American Association of Equine Artists (AAEA) Open Juried Exhibition in Middleburg, Virginia. The exhibition, which runs through Oct. 26, is highly competitive and features work by the finest equine artists from around the country. Ersland’s painting “Airborne,” which features a Team USA Polo Player, also won the AAEA Sporting Art Award for 2019. For more information about Ersland and his work, visit williamersland.com. Elizabeth Callen
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Jeka, Violet and Ophelia, 2-year-old Yorkshire Cross pigs, have been lucky in life and have only known love and kindness from people. Their mom’s start to life was not as happy. A breeding sow, she was rescued from the largest farm animal cruelty case in the northeastern U.S. With the Westport Massachusetts Police Department, the American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) assisted with the rescue of over 1,000 farm animals from a 70-acre property. The conditions from which she was rescued were deplorable — many of the animals were showing signs of neglect and had no access to food or water. Deceased animals were mixed in with living animals throughout the property. These girls’ mother was one of the survivors, and the ASPCA placed her in a foster home where, shortly after her arrival, she gave birth to a litter that included Jeka, Violet and Ophelia. This is just one of the many stories about the farm animals who have been rescued by and live out their days at Farmaste Animal Sanctuary in Lindstrom. Stillwater resident and founder Kelly Tope founded the nonprofit organization in 2016. Farmaste took in its fi rst animal, a Holstein named Gertie, in July 2017. The 79-acre site was donated by area residents Pete and Laura Hoeffler. Tope’s full-time job is franchise development for Crisp & Green in Wayzata. After her dog Mowgli became ill and she had to take care of him, she quickly realized something was missing in her life. “I’ve always loved animals, but once I had to take care of him, I knew I wanted to help take care of animals. I wanted to take care of animals that had health problems (or) were in need, or ones that other people might not take in,” she said. She began researching and knew she didn’t want to go back to school to be a veterinarian. She stumbled across Farm Sanctuary in New York and took a trip out there to see what farming was all about. She loved it so much that she returned to go through a training program. “I was able to take my business hat and mold that together with my love of animals. It was a good fit to be able to put those two together. It is certainly a labor of love,” she explained. Currently 22 animals call Farmaste home, including cows, goats, pigs and sheep. Eventually Tope said they will expand that to chickens. Most of the animals have been rescued from around Minnesota, but some have come from Iowa, Wisconsin and Florida. The organization does not rescue pets but, rather, tries to save the animals that would have gone into the food industry. “We are very careful about how many animals we rescue because of the fact that they will stay for life, so we need to be able to pay and care for them for life,” Tope explained. “Many people don’t know that cows live to be 20 to 25 years old.” Tope added that the sanctuary turns down about five to six calls a week. Farmaste is one of three farm sanctuaries that currently operate in the state — Spring Farm is located in Long Lake and Little Acorn is in Northfield. A big goal of Farmaste, Tope said, is education. “We really try to help educate about the animals and what their lives are like outside of sanctuary so people can learn about them and get to know that they have personalities,” she said. “They are funny, they are sweet, they build family groups, they like to play, (and) if one dies they mourn.” Hugo resident Beth Beaman is one of the around 20 volunteers with Farmaste. As an animal lover, she has volunteered at the area Humane Society for many years but had always wanted to volunteer at a farm sanctuary. She began sponsoring an animal at a sanctuary out in California but was thrilled when she found out about Farmaste. “Farm animals are a different experience. A lot of times the farm animals don’t get the same exposure that cats and dogs do,” she explained. “It is really fun to meet all of the animals and realize what personalities they have. We know cats and dogs have personalities, but you really don’t think about farm animals having personalities until you interact with them.” Beaman said volunteering at Farmaste has given her a whole new appreciation for what farm
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1. Jeka, a two-year-old Yorkshire Cross pig, naps in the barn. 2. Buffy the Goat poses for a photograph. Farmaste staff members believe that she escaped from a live market in South St. Paul, as she was found within a half-mile of such a market. 3. Timothy (front) and Mags (back) enjoy a meal together. Timothy and his mother Lula were rescued from a cattle farm in Wisconsin. Due to untreated pink eye, both of Timothy’s eyes ruptured and had to be removed. Mags also came to Farmaste from a farm in Wisconsin. Staff say both animals are thriving at Farmaste and have become fast friends. 4. Iggy was found wandering the streets of Inver Grove Heights before being brought to Farmaste. Farmaste staff say that he has settled in well to sanctuary life and fits in very easily with the other goats.
kids did growing up. It has also provided her an outlet to de-stress. “It is really rewarding and peaceful,” she said. “I have a really stressful job, and there is no better way to end an awful week. The animals are always happy to see you. When the animals come in, they are terrified, but it is really rewarding to see them warm up and open up to you, knowing the bad life they had before.” Members of the public are invited to come and tour Farmaste at 11:30 a.m. or 3 p.m. on Saturdays, May through October. Farmaste also hosts various events such as Girls Night and Couples Night in addition to summer day camps.
Next year, Tope said the organization plans to roll out a teen wellness program for teens who struggle with anxiety and depression. “It is nice for people struggling with depression and anxiety to come and be with the animals. These animals come from very broken places, so it is really neat for them to heal, for the kids to heal and really fi nd that bonding experience,” Tope said. To make a donation, sponsor an animal or learn more about Farmaste, visit farmsanctuary.org. Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or citizennews@presspubs.com.
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Forest Lake Alpine Ski Team holds annual ski swap Oct. 26 FOREST LAKE — The Forest Lake High School Alpine Ski Team will hold its annual ski/snowboard sale and swap Saturday, Oct. 26, at the Forest Lake High School Field House. Area skiers will find great deals on new and used snowboards, downhill and cross-country skis, snowshoes, ski boots and ski equipment/clothing at the north metro’s largest swap. Local ski shops will offer new equipment and provide sales/sizing expertise. Area residents sell used equipment at great prices, making the swap a great venue for those with young skiers and those looking to try the sport for the fi rst time. Skiers and parents from the Alpine Ski Team Booster Club will be on hand to help with selection and sizing. Admission is free. Payment is by check or cash only. Anyone wishing to sell used equipment may check it in from 5-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, at Forest
Lake High School. Members of the ski team and parents will be available to assist with check-in and to answer questions. The fee to sell equipment is $5 per person due at check-in, plus a 15 percent commission on sold equipment. Unsold items must be picked up between 2 and 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, or they will be considered donations. Checks for sold equipment will be mailed to sellers. Proceeds from the event support the Forest Lake High School Boys and Girls Alpine Ski Teams. Swap funds help pay for team jackets, racing gates, transportation, lift tickets and the team banquet. The team has been holding the annual swap since the 1990s. For more information about the ski swap, visit facebook.com/ForestLakeSkiSwap. From press release
Music education grants available for area schools HUDSON, Wis. — The St. Croix Valley Foundation (SCVF) is accepting applications for its Music Education Competitive Grant Program, which supports programs that enhance the quality of K-12 music programs for schools located in the St. Croix Valley. Public and private schools in Washington
and Chisago counties in Minnesota and Burnett, Pierce, Polk and St. Croix xounties in Wisconsin are eligible to apply. Grants range from $500 to $5,000 and are evaluated on innovation, need, impact, goals and budget. This year, the SCVF plans to award $34,000 to support music education programs throughout the area.
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SCHOOL BRIEF scholarship will reduce debt after graduation. Every little bit helps, The American and I greatly appreciate Association of University AAUW for providing this Women (AAUW) St. scholarship for transfer Croix has awarded its students.” 2019 scholarship to Sara The AAUW Jorgenson, of Stillwater. Scholarship is given Jorgenson is a graduate through the Century of Stillwater Area High College Foundation and School and Century is given to a Century College and a current College graduate who student at the University Sara Jorgenson is transferring to a of Wisconsin-River Falls, four-year college or where she is majoring university, has a cumulative GPA of in marketing and communications. at least 3.0 and demonstrates well“This scholarship is going to help defined career goals and financial me focus more on working toward need. Applications for next year’s my degree and less on working to scholarship are available through the pay my bills, which takes some Century College Foundation office. weight off my shoulders, since the
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Commissioner of Education: ‘The state of our students is promising’ The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) recently released the State of Our Students report, a fi rst-of-its-kind compilation of multiple data that included 2019 accountability data from the North Star accountability system. North Star data in the report show that no new schools are identified for support under the 2019 North Star data beyond schools already receiving support from MDE. “The state of our students is promising, and it’s up to us to meet their promise with our support,” said Education Commissioner Mary Cathryn Ricker. “Too often, we condense our students down to one single data point, which eliminates everything about our students that make them who they are. By looking at a broader collection of data side by side, we can easily see the many things we have to celebrate about our students and the best strategies to support them to reach their full potential. My promise to our students is to continue seeing their strengths, persist alongside them and tackle the barriers that stand in their way.” The State of Our Students report finds: • The number of American Indian students taking the ACT has more than doubled since 2014. • ACT participation increased 70% for black students between 2014 and 2018. • 70% of black high school graduates enrolled in higher education within 16 months of graduation. • 76.3% of Hispanic students graduated from high school in seven years. • Minnesota’s English learners speak 226 different languages all together. • The four-year graduation rate for students concentrating in career and technical education (CTE), students completing 240 CTE course hours within one career field, is 92%. • 83.2% of all Minnesota students graduated from high school in four years, the highest rate on record. • 62.8% of students with disabilities were educated in a general education classroom for at least 80 percent of their day.
“My promise to our students is to continue seeing their strengths, persist alongside them and tackle the barriers that stand in their way.” Mary Cathryn Ricker Education Commissioner
“The way we use data influences the decisions that we make. By looking at a more complete picture of our students, I am dedicated to fi nd ways to best serve every student,” said Ricker. “The State of Our Students report clearly tells me that our students take advantage of every opportunity brought to them. When we open the doors, our students bust through them. Our students’ potential, and their determination to succeed, is more than ambitious—it is promising for our future and meeting their ambition with our support that will turn Minnesota into the Education State.” The report shows that persistent gaps between student groups remain largely the same from 2018 to 2019. For American Indian students, 57.6% consistently attended at least 90% of school days, compared to 78.8% of Hispanic students and 91.3% of Asian students. 2019 math achievement rates dipped slightly for all students in 2019, with rates for each individual student group following suit. Reading achievement rates held steady from 2018 to 2019, and gaps between student groups remained much the same. “Gaps needs to be closed,” said Ricker. “Minnesota students face gaps in learning, housing, household income, health and more. That’s why I’m committed to fi nding ways to serve the whole child, so all children have the support they need to succeed in the classroom. If we keep doing the same things, we will keep getting the
same results. I am committed to reimagining what education can be in the state of Minnesota. And that includes resisting the urge to rely on test scores as our sole indicator of progress.” The State of Our Students report includes an update on Minnesota’s North Star accountability system launched in 2018 to identify schools for support. The North Star accountability system was developed over recent years in partnership with thousands of Minnesotans and dozens of community organizations to satisfy and align requirements of the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and the state’s World’s Best Workforce law (WBWF). North Star uses data from the five key indicators — achievement and progress on state reading and math tests over time, progress toward English language proficiency, graduation rates and consistent attendance. Under the system, the state is better able to identify schools that consistently perform at high levels across multiple domains and schools that need support in reaching their goals. The five indicators expand the use of data beyond test scores. Parents and community members can review a variety of data points, including North Star data for schools and districts, by visiting the Minnesota Report Card. Visitors to the site will find information about schools recognized for excellence or prioritized for support. The report card includes a narrative provided directly from the local school as well as information about all schools and districts, including North Star results, staffing data, preschool participation, rigorous course-taking patterns and more. To comply with federal laws, changes have been made in the Minnesota report card to protect the identity of students. Data reported on less than 10 students in a category will no longer be available in the assessment reports on the Minnesota Report Card. Submitted by the Minnesota Department of Education
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The first annual Back Your Buddy Community Fun Shoot was held at the Forest Lake Sportsmen’s Club in September. Students from area high schools were partnered with a first responder or member of the military and then shot at clay targets as a team. The event was hosted by the Forest Lake Clay Target Team.
Forest Lake Area Schools seeks community input via survey Forest Lake Area Schools is in the initial stages of developing an undated strategic plan to guide the district’s priorities and decision making over the next three to five years. The school board is working with the Minnesota School Board Association (MSBA), which will provide guidance and assistance with the planning. The school board is seeking input from school district residents and staff to help identify strengths and areas for improvement. Residents and staff can provide feedback by completing a survey or attending a community forum. The information gathered will be analyzed by MSBA and used to help
identify school district strategic priorities. Residents and district staff can access the survey at flaschools.org/survey or pick up a paper copy at the Forest Lake Area Schools District Office, 6100 N. 210th St., as well as at any district school building. Surveys should be completed and submitted by Oct. 11. Two community forums are also scheduled to allow residents the opportunity to give feedback in person. The first will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, at the Forest Lake American Legion, and the second will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2, at Forest Lake Area High School in the Media Center.
“Schools are an important asset to the community, and it’s important that residents have some say in the overall goals and priorities of their school district,� said Superintendent Steve Massey. “I hope residents will take this opportunity to give us their feedback and help set the course for our schools over the next several years.� Questions about the survey and/or strategic planning process can be directed to the Forest Lake Area Schools Superintendent’s Office at 651-982-8104. From press release
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WARNING TO THE COMMUNITY As a nonprofit organization, The Forest Lake AREA Historical Society mission has been to preserve the past, share with the future and connect with our community. In early 2011 a group of citizens were concerned about preserving our local history and wanted to bring awareness to all that was being lost. From this, a committee was formed and a temporary museum was set up in downtown Forest Lake. The museum was was open for six weeks and over 800 visitors viewed displayed items that were on loan from the public. From this success the Forest Lake AREA Historical Society was officially formed. Since then we have set up 3 more museums and have items on permanent display at Forest Lake city hall. Our collections has grown to well over a thousand individual items that were all donated by the City of Forest lake, public, and surrounding communities. Our continuing mission is to provide access to our collections, records for research, and provide educational opportunities to the public. We work closely with local municipalities, businesses, churches, volunteer groups, and the Forest Lake school district ensuring that the public has a
stake and ownership. We exist for the GOOD AND BENEFIT of our local community. Every person that is involved is a 100% volunteer and no one takes a paycheck. Without these volunteers we would not exists! It is volunteers that help manage our every growing collections, a collection that is housed in conjunction with the City of Forest Lake. Our collection stays in the local community and is not housed in any private residences. With all this, we’re sad to see that a few local citizens have decided to set up a separate organization. This new organization "Forest Lake Historical Society", (not to be confused with us "The Forest Lake AREA Historical Society) has approached us to buy items out of our collections, to take over our collections, and asked us to join them on
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their web site. Please note: our organization is incorporated with the state of Minnesota, has a set of by-laws, collection/management policy, governed by an elected board of directors, and we work in accordance with state laws. As a guardian of our local history we see it as morally and ethically wrong that this new history group approached us to purchase items out of our collections so that individuals may benefit, some of the same precious items that are now on display at Forest Lake city hall. Plus, they asked for us to be a part of a web site that is loosely governed. We urge the community to be very cautious of new "historical groups" that do not truly have the public's best interest. We, The Forest Lake AREA Historical Society are here in the community for THE GOOD AND BENEFIT of the public. If we were to sell off items in our collections for the personal greed of a few who want to display items in their home or other for profit, what kid of society would we be? All of the items in our collections stay here in the Forest Lake area. All monetary donations we receive go DIRECTLY towards preserving artifacts and the newsletter we send out. We ask the public to stand up and take ownership in preserving our past!!
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COUNTY BRIEFS Residents can use Ramsey County facilities for yard waste, organics
Washington County residents will be allowed to use Ramsey County facilities to dispose of yard waste and organics and food waste after the county board approved a reciprocal agreement with its neighboring county Sept. 17. Washington and Ramsey counties both operate yard waste and organics/food waste collection programs. The agreement will allow residents to use the facilities of either county, which will provide additional convenience and service options. The agreement includes the Ramsey County sites closest to Washington County: • Arden Hills Site, 3530 Hudson Ave. • Battle Creek Site in St. Paul, 389 South Winthrop St. • Frank and Sims Site in St. Paul, 1150 Sims Ave. • White Bear Township Site, 5900 Sherwood Road. All sites, including Washington County’s site soon to open in Hugo, accept leaves, grass clippings, trees, branches, and brush, with the exception of the Battle Creek site, which doesn’t accept trees, branches or brush. Once the Washington County site opens on 170th Street, approximately one-half mile west of Highway 61, Ramsey County residents will be able to use it under the agreement.
Gibson will serve as Washington County surveyor The Washington County Board of Commissioners appointed Samuel D. Gibson as the county surveyor Sept. 17. He will serve a four-year term beginning Oct. 1. State law requires the appointment. Gibson most recently was the chief surveyor/ division manager for the City of St. Paul, and prior to that was a Washington County Public Works employee. Gibson will be the 20th person to hold this position. He succeeds Michael Welling, who retired.
Informational meeting for potential adult foster care providers
An informational meeting on providing adult foster care in Washington County will be held 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7, in the Lower Level Room 13 in the Government Center in Stillwater. Washington County requires interested people to attend an informational meeting, which will provide an overview of the foster care program. For those who decide to become licensed to provide foster care for adults, the licensing process begins at no cost to them. In addition to meeting state licensing requirements, foster families should be able to provide a stable family in a one- or two-parent home, adequate housing and love and support for those in their care. Before families can be licensed, they must under-
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The Washington County Board of Commissioners welcomed Samuel D. Gibson, who will serve as the county’s surveyor starting Oct. 1. Those welcoming Gibson are commissioners Lisa Weik, District 5, and Fran Miron, District 1, Gibson, and commissioners Wayne Johnson, District 4, Stan Karwoski, District 2, and Gary Kriesel, District 3.
go a thorough screening process, which includes an extensive background check. For additional information, questions, or to RSVP to the meeting in case of cancellation, call 651-430-8307 or email ComSvsAFCLicensing@ co.washington.mn.us. The Washington County Government Center is at 14949 62nd St. N., Stillwater.
Photo contest open for Washington County Parks’ vehicle permit
Members of the general public who have been snapping photos in Washington County Parks now have the opportunity to submit those photos with the chance that their photo could be used on the county’s annual 2020/2021 parks pass. The photo contest from last year highlighted Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park, which reopened last June. A photo submitted by Jessica Manor won the contest. This year, Washington County will highlight Pine Point Regional Park, located north of Stillwater at 11900 Norell Ave. N. If you have photos of Pine Point Regional Park that you would like to submit, email them to Sara Armstrong, parks coordinator, at sara.armstrong@co.washington.mn.us. Share them as well on social media using #washco2019parkpass. Photos will be accepted until Oct. 4.
Washington County Parks invite public to night hikes Oct. 10, 24
Washington County Parks invite the public to Fall Family Night Hikes 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Oct. 10 and 24, at the Lake Elmo Park Reserve, starting at the Nordic Center. This is an enjoyable evening family hike along
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Fall Family Night Hikes will be held Oct. 10 and Oct. 24 at Lake Elmo Park Reserve.
the lit trails of Lake Elmo Park Reserve. Breathe in the crisp autumn air, view the stars, observe the local wildlife, and soak in the serenity of the night. The program is free with a vehicle permit, which is $7 daily or $30 annually. No reservations are required. Meet at the Nordic Center. Participants are welcome to bring flashlights, glow sticks, and headlamps. There will be a bonfi re lit, and participants may bring their own s’more supplies. Lake Elmo Park Reserve is at 1515 Keats Ave. N. in Lake Elmo. For more information on these and other parks programs, see the Washington County website at co.washington.mn.us/parks and follow Washington County Parks on social media at @WashCountyParks.
COMMUNITY BRIEFS Rake a Difference Day on Oct. 26
Community Thread is organizing its annual Rake a Difference Day, an event that matches volunteer raking groups with older adults and adults with disabilities in Washington County. The event is a family-friendly volunteer activity that engages hundreds of volunteers each year. This year, volunteers will rake yards from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 26. Volunteer registration is available online and must be completed by Oct. 9. For more information, email volunteer@communitythreadmn.org or call 651-439-7434.
PUBLIC SAFETY BRIEF League of Women Voters invites public to meetings
The public is invited to attend the monthly meetings of the League of Women Voters - White Bear Lake Area. October meetings will focus on the League of Women Voters’ fight against gerrymandering. Because the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that federal courts cannot review partisan gerrymandering or judge if extreme gerrymandering violates the U.S. Constitution, the burden has shifted to state legislatures to determine the future of electoral maps. Attend to learn about the implications of that
decision for Minnesotans. The White Bear Lake unit meets 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, at White Bear Lake City Hall 2nd floor, 4701 Hwy. 61 N., White Bear Lake. The North Oaks unit meets 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, at Incarnation Lutheran Church Fireside Room, 4880 Hodgson Road, North Oaks. The Mahtomedi unit meets 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 14, at White Bear Lake Unitarian Universalist Church, 328 Maple St., Mahtomedi. The St. Croix Valley unit meets 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, at Tin Bins, 413 E. Nelson St., Stillwater.
POLITICAL BRIEFS Senate Republicans unveil insulin affordability bill
Minnesota Senate Republicans announced in September the Minnesota Insulin Assistance Program, a plan to require drug manufacturers to provide insulin to doctors on behalf of patients who cannot otherwise afford the high cost of the life-saving medication. The plan requires patients to work through their doctors to acquire free insulin from manufacturers, which Republican leaders say will foster strong doctor-patient relationships. Diabetic Minnesotans can qualify if they are not already on another state or federal health care program (such as Medicare, Medicaid or MinnesotaCare) and if their family income is less than 400% of the federal poverty line, which is approximately $50,000 for an individual and $100,000 for a family of four.
Early voting begins in Minnesota
Absentee voting began Friday, Sept. 20. For most elections, absentee voting locations must be open during their normal business hours starting 46 days before the election. In addition, locations offering absentee ballots for
federal, state or county elections must be open: • The last Saturday before Election Day (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) • The day before Election Day until 5 p.m. • This does not apply to school districts holding standalone elections. Some local jurisdictions may provide additional absentee voting days or hours beyond the above required days and times. Call your jurisdiction for more information.
CHURCH BRIEF Second Sunday Supper
Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Bayport will host its Second Sunday Supper 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13. All are welcome to attend this community event, which is provided to create a social connection throughout the St. Croix Valley. The meal will be beef stew and bread, followed by dessert. Bethlehem Lutheran Church is located at 490 N 4th St., Bayport.
Drug takeback day set Oct. 26
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office and the Washington County Department of Health and Environment will be partnering with the Drug Enforcement Administration on Oct. 26 for the annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Events are scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Scandia Community Center (14727 N. 209th St., Scandia) and Landfall Community Center (4 Fourth Ave., Landfall). Prescription medications accepted are as follows: • Pills and capsules • Blister packs, creams and gels • Unused EpiPens and generic substitutes • Inhalers and patches • IV bags and vials • Liquids, powders and spray Please keep the medications in their original containers. If you don’t have the original containers, a small bag will suffice. Drop-off is anonymous, and no ID is required. Needles, used EpiPens, syringes, lancets, thermometers and liquid chemotherapy drugs will not be accepted. These items can instead be brought to the Washington County Environmental Center, 4039 Cottage Grove Drive, Woodbury. For more information, visit facebook.com/wcsomn
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Horses are still being used to help with the harvest in an undated and unidentified Forest Lake area photo. According to a Minnesota Historic Farms Study available in the cultural resources section on the MDOT website, between 1875 and 1900, farms were becoming more diversified and horses were used for power instead of oxen. Between 1900 and 1920, farms began supplementing horse power with gasoline engines. 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 farming practices and equipment from this era, contact the Lowdown at lowdownnews@presspubs.com.
Art Guild Gallery: 20 magical years and counting BY NANCY WILSON-HAGEN CONTRIBUTING WRITER
The Stillwater Art Guild Gallery will celebrate its 20th year in business this October. The gallery, located at 402 N. Main St. in the historic Isaac Staples Mill building, continues to thrive as one of the state’s longest lasting art cooperatives. The longevity and health of the gallery is attributed to its “co-op,” or “guild” model, where artists pay monthly rent for square footage, rather than a percentage of their sales or commission. Artists are also required to maintain their individual gallery space, work several shifts and help manage the gallery itself. The customers meet artists daily and buy work directly from them.
Artwork is juried into the Art Guild, which allows it to remain a high-quality professional business. The gallery was founded by Randall Raduenz and local photographer Deb Chial in 1999 and was originally located at 115 Union Alley, where 20 artists exhibited their work. Wally Shoop, a local sculptor, later joined as owner. Since its humble beginnings, the gallery has moved four times within downtown Stillwater, adding additional local artists and owners with each move. Raduenz has overseen the Art Guild Gallery’s progress and growth from the beginning. A nationally recognized and award-winning wildlife artist, he has lived in the Stillwater area all his life. Many of his paints SUBMITTED
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and murals can be seen in homes and businesses throughout Stillwater and the metro area. Raduenz provides framing and art restoration services and does commissioned work for customers. His original idea of promoting local art continues to be successful with the present ownership team, which also includes photographers Curtis Dale and Bob Lyskett, painter Lou Cunico and jewelry artists Jane Dreis and Nancy Wilson-Hagen. After four moves, 402 N. Main St. has been the Art Guild Gallery’s home for more than 10 years, in which time it has expanded to 65 artists. The River Room, a rental space within the gallery, has been used for monthly exhibitions. With a growing list of talented artists eager to become members, a recent decision was made to
change the River Room into additional exhibit space for 20 artists. The Art Guild has continually supported the St. Croix Valley community by donating artwork to community events whenever asked and by hosting the school district’s annual DaVinci Fest, providing students with their fi rst art show experience in a gallery. The gallery, with its six owners and 80-plus artists, will host a reception to celebrate its anniversary. All are invited to join in the festivities. An opening reception with the artists is scheduled for 5-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18. More information is available at artguildgallery.com. Nancy Wilson-Hagen is a Stillwaterbased jewelry artist and part owner of the Stillwater Art Guild Gallery.
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BUSINESS BRIEFS PartyOnStillwater under new ownership
PartyOnStillwater, an event management and party rental company, is now under new ownership. Chelsea and Matt Lund, owners of Go To Gal and Go To Rentals, have purchased the business. PartyOnStillwater, founded by previous owner Robin Anthony in 2011, provides equipment needed for parties and large events as well as event coordination for weddings, parties,
family reunions and fundraisers. For more information, call 651-206-4882.
Women’s Business Bridge introduces community outreach partners
Women’s Business Bridge (WBB), a program of the Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce, is excited to partner with two local nonprofit organizations. WBB has identified community
outreach as a top initiative for the organization this year. The partners chosen are Safe Haven Foster Shoppe, a nonprofit that provides essentials to children in foster care in the northeast metro, and Women United, which works with partnering agencies to support lowincome families. For more information, visit greaterstillwaterchamber.com/womens-businessbridge or call 651-439-4001.
Meet the intern Press Publications welcomes Lindsay Zigan, who is currently interning with our production and graphic design department. Originally from Golden Valley, Zigan graduated from North Hennepin Community College in Brooklyn Park this spring with an associate degree in graphic design. Zigan is eager to embrace opportunities to gain new knowledge and skills and seeks to challenge herself through new tasks in order to adapt quickly to any working environment within the design world. In her spare time, she enjoys painting both professionally and for leisure, exploring local nature reserves and watching fi lms.
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Rivertown Fall Art Festival 2019 Lowell Park, Stillwater riverfront October 5th - 6th Saturday, October 5th - 10a.m. to 5p.m. Party in the Park Saturday! 5p.m. to 8p.m. LIVE MUSIC with Free & Easy on the main stage Sunday, October 6th - 11a.m. to 4p.m. RivertownFallArtFestival.com
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The Rivertown Fall Art Festival has been part of the beautiful and historic Stillwater riverfront for over 30 years. This event will feature high-end artwork ranging from custom made jewelry, hand-thrown pottery & hand-blown glass, to gorgeous paintings, photographs, lovely fiber work, wood and more. Relax on the grass and listen to live music, shop, enjoy some beverages and food.
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New study finds rapid decline among common and threatened birds BY JACKIE BUSSJAEGER CONTRIBUTING WRITER
It’s tough to make it as a bird in the modern world--even tougher than scientists previously thought. According to a study released Sept. 19, the bird population of the U.S. and Canada has declined 30 percent since 1970. The study was published Sept. 19 in the journal Science and was conducted by researchers at 7 different research organizations in the U.S. and Canada. Although many bird species have known to be particularly vulnerable to the pressures of their environment, this study shows that even common species such as robins, blue jays blackbirds have declined.
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Even common birds such as the red-winged blackbirds that frequent wetland areas in Minnesota were found to have declined by one third since 1970.
Warblers, such as this Blackburnian warbler, are one of the hardest hit among birds, according to the new study.
Overall, there are 2.9 million fewer birds in the sky than there were 50 years ago, across every type of habitat. Grassland birds have
component, according to the researchers. Boreal forest birds, which can be found in the remote northern regions of Minnesota, have de-
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clined by 33 percent. These include iconic Minnesota Northwoods species such as Canada jays, white-throated sparrows and dark-eyed juncos. Pesticides also likely play a role in the decline. Another recent study showed that the neonicotinoids used in agriculture make it difficult for birds to gain enough bodyweight for migration. Scientists compared their results to radar records, which show bird populations during migration. The population decline they observed corresponded with radar observations, showing a decline of 14 percent of the bird population since 2007. The Cornell Lab of Ornithology quoted one of the study’s authors, biostatistician Adam Smith of Environment and Climate Change Canada.
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“It’s really a wake-up call for the importance of moving beyond just a single species, endangered species conservation framework,” he said. “We rescued the trumpeter swan and the peregrine falcon, and we should be proud and happy about those successes. But we’re at a stage where, given these extreme declines in so many species, we need to move beyond that framework.” The decline has happened gradually enough that many people might not have noticed it happening. Even popular feeder birds such as the Baltimore oriole has diminished in population by about 30 percent. However, despite the worrisome findings of rapid decline, the study also found that some bird species are thriving. Conservation efforts likely paved the way for waterfowl and upland game birds such as wild turkey. Raptor conservation programs, initiated after the birds were nearly decimated by the pesticide DDT in the 1960s, have helped to increase their populations by 200 percent. The study was completed with the assistance of thousands of citizen-science observations from amateur birdwatchers, compiled over decades. This data included results from the long record of Christmas Bird Counts, which take place in local communities around Minnesota and all of North America every winter. Though the numbers for most bird species seem grim, research leader Kenneth Roseburg told the Cornell Lab of Ornithology that there’s still room for hope to recover the declining species, but similar conservation action is needed quickly. “I don’t think any of these really major declines are hopeless at this point,” he said. “But that may not be true 10 years from now.”
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Capturing a sense of place
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Participants in the annual Grape Stomp competition at St. Croix Vineyards brave a rain shower as they display their stomping styles to the beat of a polka music soundtrack. Ashley Ehlers (left) celebrates after winning the crowd’s approval for her enthusiastic grape stomping style. A Wine-O-Ween Weekend event is scheduled for Oct. 26 – 27 at the vineyard. Each adult wearing a costume will receive a free wine tasting and each child visiting with an adult will receive free candy.
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