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Pies with a purpose | 10

WEATHERED AND WILD:

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23 | Santa Paws:

12 | Wings and Things:

Northwoods Humane Society held their annual festive photo shoot.

Copper ammo can prevent wildlife death.

3 | The art of portrait photography:

6 | Future Farmers of America: Forest Lake chapter takes home honors.

Sara Hayden, owner of Sara’s Tipsy Pies, displays a group of pies that have just been given a final touch of syrup topping at her retail storefront on the South Hill in Stillwater. See more on page 10.

Evan Johnson hosts pop-up studio.

CONTRIBUTORS | What is your favorite holiday tradition?

ELIZABETH CALLEN | Staff Writer lowdownnews@presspubs.com Watching “A Muppet’s Christmas Carol” with my family on the afternoon of Christmas Eve, then heading to midnight mass.

May you enjoy all the gifts you received this holiday.

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PAUL DOLS | Photojournalist/Website Editor photos@presspubs.com Listening to the Charlie Brown Christmas soundtrack while wrapping toys (that sometimes need to be “tested”), games and books for the youngest members of our family.

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ArtReach St. Croix presents ‘Weathered and Wild’ ArtReach St. Croix is pleased to announce the opening of “Weathered and Wild,” an upcoming gallery exhibition. Wildness is a central theme in the work of the three distinctive artists featured in this show. Using painting, photography and mixed media, each looks at the wildness of natural spaces, of humans, or the ways in which these intersect.

Will Ersland, of Stillwater, is a painter who specializes in western and equestrian art. His bright graphic paintings featured in this exhibit center on western American lore: native peoples, cowboys, frontier women and, of course, their horses. With both historical and contemporary scenes, Ersland’s work is an exploration of the mythology of the West. His work is widely exhibited and collected and has frequently won awards in western artwork shows, including Best in Show at the Cheyenne Frontier Days Western Spirit Art Show.

Stephen Simmer, of St. Paul, is a natural resource professional and outdoor photographer. His work centers primarily on Lake Superior and the sky, clouds, forest and landscapes along this body of water. “The camera records more than the eye can see: bending time and

light, magnifying detail or freezing motion,” he said. “I feel successful when my art helps a viewer see, feel and understand some aspect of the environment they had not previously noticed.”

Danica Winter, of Minneapolis, is an ecological mixed media artist. Using recycled or found items within a variety of mediums, she is both an artist and an environmental activist, and believes everything has value and beauty is viewed in the right light. Winter also works as an art educator, using her background in psychology to develop interactive community art classes and events.

The pieces she has contributed to “Weathered and Wild” include several sculptures made from found materials, such as animal bones and grapevine roots gathered in the St. Croix Valley. “It is my goal to display artworks where materials were found, completing nature’s circle.”

Celebrate the opening of “Weathered and Wild” on Sunday, Dec. 8, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The show will be on view through Jan. 4. The ArtReach St. Croix are free and open to the public 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays and noon to 4 p.m.

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Evan Johnson focuses on the art of portrait photography “I’ve seen estimates that almost four billion pictures are taken every day, but how many of those will we have, let alone cherish, 50 years from now?” says local Marine photographer Evan Johnson. Hoping to capture the essence of portrait photography, Johnson is holding a “pop-up” studio in the Judd Street Exchange owned by Mary Jo Van Dell above the Marine General Store until the middle of December.

Johnson grew up in Minneapolis but has lived in Marine for the last 15 years. He taught fi lm and video production earlier in his life but admits that photography is something that has always called to him.

“The thing that’s always kind of captured me is photography,” he says.

“If you think about fi lm, it’s 30 frames per second — audio and picture — but as I’ve gotten older, I’ve loved the idea of splitting that apart into just the visual and just one image.”

There is artistry to stripping down video to capture one single moment that Johnson is trying to convey in his current “pop-up” studio in Marine. His focus in this project is portrait photography. What may seem

like standard picture-taking tells much more of a story, according to Johnson.

“We wanted to create a space where we could create what I call ‘intentional portraits.’” He said, “For me, the philosophy is that we live in this world where most people’s pictures are like this,” taking out his phone and holding it out in front of him, “so the intentional part is to make something together. The other part of it is to make something that is an archival product that will be here and cherished in 50 years.”

“Having a camera with you at all times is fantastic,” Johnson continued, looking at some of the recent portraits he had taken. “But I think that a photograph is something that you make, instead of something that you take.”

Making print photography means something special to Johnson. To make an “archival picture” means creating something that can last for decades or more, and to make something that is valued by the owner.

For portrait photography, that means creating something organic and that means shying away from saying, “Cheese!”

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To focus on capturing real moments, Johnson has the client sit in front of the camera for roughly 20 to 30 minutes. In this way, he can have conversations and work through to find the authenticity he is searching for. “Across the session, there are multiple things where different parts of the personality sort of bubble up,” he says. “It’s all about exploring together and seeing what we can come up with.

Everybody is looking for something different when they come in.”

A session with Johnson starts with a complimentary consultation to figure out what exactly someone is looking for and what certain comfort levels are. Then, a scheduling of a session takes place with plenty of time behind the camera followed by working through some of the favorite shots that were taken that could be printed. All of this is with the intention of making something that will be treasured for years to come.

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he training in our household seems to be progressing as planned. I’ve been doing the best I can dealing with the challenges and limitations of this type of interspecies communication. While apparently not the quickest study, the big one is defi nitely making progress, while the smaller one has made great strides in understanding some of the subtle nuances of both the verbal and nonverbal messages I’m sending to communicate my needs and moods.

I’ve managed to work out a pretty nice routine with the big one when he comes home in the evening. After I greet him at the door, he bends down Angle of at just the right angle so I can View leap up onto his shoulder. After I position myself correctly, I Bean purr in his ear to calm him and communicate that I’m ready to proceed. Sometimes he has a mind of his own and we end up scooting around the house, stopping to check on various things and look out windows at the birds and squirrels outside.

I continue to purr because I enjoy the unique perspective these jaunts provide, but I have to admit my favorite is when we make a stop at the large box that has cool air and treats inside.

With my patience and guidance he has learned how to feed me bite sized morsels of leftover chicken (dark meat please) while I remain perched comfortably on his shoulder. I have to give credit to the smaller one as well, because she is consistently fi nding new and creative ways to entertain and challenge me during our play sessions.

While I’m pleased with the progress we’ve made I realize that we’ve had our share of misunderstandings. Sometimes I do get impatient and don’t know how to properly release my pent up energy and frustration.

I’ve learned the hard way that when I lash out with surprise nips and scratches it just gets me shunned and banished, which believe it or not, kind of hurts my feelings. They’ve learned

that yelling just makes me more agitated and confused. I think all of us are gaining an appreciation for the power of positive reinforcement while realizing the futility of lashing out with anger and negativity. I’ve discovered that I can get virtually everything I need by practicing my positive persuasion techniques, including one of my best moves, a spontaneous flop on my side combined with a twist, stretch and purrs. I’ve even helped the big one alleviate any remaining guilt he might have concerning his napping habits. When I fi nd him napping I either climb up on his side and fi nd a secure resting spot or snuggle up near his chest.

I’m an avid proponent and living example of the rejuvenating power of naps.

There have been occasions when my household companions have come in from the outside smelling like they’ve been cavorting with dogs. I hear names like Bruno and Ella and recollections of how much fun was had with these animals, followed by a discussion about the feasibility of introducing a puppy into the household. I suppose I could get worried or panic, but instead I choose to fi nd ways to demonstrate and reaffi rm my positive attributes and versatility as a pet. If there was a job description checklist for an ideal pet, I’m confident that I would compare favorably against the competition in a number of categories.

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So, overall things appear to be moving quite nicely toward world domination. Oops, I mean positive and mutually beneficial coexistence.

Bean filled in for Paul Dols, photojournalist/ website editor for Press Publications. He can be reached at 651-407-1238 or photos@presspubs.com.

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Jon McCorkle is the old man.

Named after the character in the movie “Lion King,” Nala was my daughter Erin’s dog. Nala got off to a good start on ducks, retrieved Erin’s fi rst duck and more. But things changed. Erin moved away for school, and all of sudden Nala needed a new home. That is where the old man came on the scene. Jon Wild River “The Fish Whisperer” McCorkle was dog-less and needed a dog but Trails didn’t know it until we made him a deal he couldn’t refuse. Jon always Jim Bennett had dogs, loved to hunt ducks and grouse, and Nala did both.

I trained Nala and hunted her before she was Jon’s dog. Nala always played second fiddle to her siblings at the hunting game, so she spent a lot of time on the bench. Nala was part of our second Fearsome Foursome. No, I’m not referring to Deacon Jones, Merlin Olson, Rosey Grier and Lamar Lundy, an imposing front four for the great old LA Rams of the 1960s. I’m referring to four great dogs from a litter out of my springador, Magic, that were born 12 years ago.

Drake was the tough one I rented out to a guide who took him to Alberta, Canada, where he retrieved 50 big geese and ducks a day on land and water. The only goose he failed to retrieve landed next to a bull moose in the bush. Cubby, owned by my son Josh, is well-known and well-loved, probably most so by people who frequented the former Gander Mountain in Woodbury where Josh was the gun manager. Teal, my dog, received the most applause by doing retrieving and obedience dog training seminars with me.

Trading Nala to a new team meant she was now the starting quarterback for Jon’s team. To say Jon spoiled Nala would be an understatement.

He refused long shots because he didn’t want to overwork Nala. She had her own bed, hunting vest and toys and ate like a queen. Fast-forward to our recent trip to North Dakota: the old man, Jon, has been battling Parkinson’s, and Nala hasn’t retrieved more than a couple of ducks the last few years. The good news is that Jon’s medication was working great, and he got to the wetland with very little help.

The ducks rolled into our decoys and Jon, sitting on a campstool, was flawless in his shooting, dropping not one double but two. Suddenly, Nala had to retrieve four ducks in high water with a strong river current. She was up to the task. I dropped two ducks in one shot. Nala retrieved like a motorboat swimming through current and marsh grass. Most were teal; she had to swim a few down and brought them all but one back, 11 total. Jon was amazed and proud. “This is her best day ever, and she’s 12 years old, 84 in dog years,” was about all Jon could say.

To say Nala slept well that night was an understatement. To say she didn’t eat for 36 hours would be factual. But on the last day, when ducks hit the water, she just walked to the water’s edge and stopped to watch my younger dog Windy do all the work. Jon had no problems with that. Nala had the best day of her life retrieving ducks, and that made it Jon’s best day too.

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Forest Lake FFA chapter receives national honors The Forest Lake Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapter has been recognized in 2019 National Chapter Award Program from the National FFA Organization.

Eight chapter members traveled to the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis to be recognized for this honor. Chapter attendees joined over 67,000 other high school students from around the country and participated in motivational sessions, personal development workshops and career success activities and participated in one of the largest college and career fairs.

One of the chapter attendees, Jacob Orthaus, said, “The experience was absolutely amazing, and I would highly recommend going to anyone involved in FFA.” The National Chapter Award program recognizes outstanding FFA chapters from throughout the country that actively implement the mission and strategies of the organization. These chapters improve chapter operations using the national quality FFA chapter standards and a program of activities that emphasizes growing leaders, building communities and strengthening agriculture.

Chapters are rewarded for providing educational experiences for the entire membership.

All star-rated FFA chapters receive honors made possible by corporate sponsor John Deere.

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by mid-century brings with it unprecedented challenges for today’s farmers,” said Amy Allen, manager, national corporate contributions for John Deere. “The skills and experiences learned through the National Chapter Award Program

will help meet the critical needs.”

The National FFA Organization provides leadership, personal growth and career success training through agricultural education to 669,989 student members who belong to one of 8,630 local FFA chapters

throughout the U.S., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The organization is also supported by 459,514 alumni members in 2,236 alumni chapters throughout the U.S. From press release

STILLWATER SCHOOL BOARD NOTES be brought back for a fi nal reading and official action at a future meeting.

• Conducted a fi rst reading of the following policies, which will be brought back for a second reading at a future meeting: Policy 401, regarding equal opportunity employment; Policy 502, regarding disability nondiscrimination; and Policy 520, regarding student surveys.

• Approved Policy 410, regarding family and medical leave, and Policy 620, regarding credit for learning, after fi nal readings.

• Reviewed a proposal to update the district’s phone system.

• Voted down a recommendation to adopt a new English Language Arts curriculum for middle and high school students. The measure failed in a 3-3 vote, with Director Mark Burns absent.

• Tabled discussion of school board building liaisons until a future meeting.

• Approved a resolution authorizing the district

to enter into an updated joint powers agreement with Washington County for the purpose of managing district elections.

• Approved a memorandum directing Superintendent Denise Pontrelli to provide a written report to the school board addressing questions regarding the recent fi nancial audit by Dec. 13.

The vote was 5-1, with Director Jennifer Pelletier dissenting.

Prior to the meeting, the board held a work session to discuss a possible expansion of the district’s Spanish immersion program, as well as a closed session to discuss negotiations.

The board’s Nov. 21 meeting fell after press time. The board next meets 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12 at Stillwater City Hall, 216 N. 4th St. Elizabeth Callen

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The Stillwater Area School Board took the following actions at its Nov. 14 meeting: • Recognized members of the Stillwater Sunrise Rotary for their volunteer efforts in the media centers at Rutherford Elementary and Stonebridge Elementary.

• Heard an update from the Community Design Team on its long-range planning work.

• Considered three proposals for the 2020-21 school year calendar, two of which would have school starting before Labor Day and one that would have school starting after. The district’s calendar committee, which is comprised of students, parents and district staff, has recommended that the school board adopt one of the two calendars with a pre-Labor Day start. A fi nal decision was expected to be made at the Nov. 21 meeting, which fell after press time.

• Conducted a second reading of Policy 534, regarding unpaid meal charges. The policy will

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FOREST LAKE SCHOOL BOARD NOTES The Forest Lake School Board at its November meeting took the following actions: • Approved the Washington County Election Services Agreement, updated from 2014. The agreement establishes the county as the sole owner of the voting equipment and specifies various fees to be paid to the county by cities and school districts for election equipment and services.

Education Programs (IEP) from School Grounds Policy 544. The MSBA recommended changes to this policy.

• Approved the fi rst general fund budget adjustment of the school year. Every month the revenue and expenditure budgets are reviewed and compared to the prior year’s budget for trend analysis and program review. The Finance Committee has reviewed and discussed the income and expenses and has proposed an adjustment that will result in a small reduction to the general fund anticipated balance.

• Formally accepted $43,114.84 in donations over the past month. Highlights of the community’s generosity include $9,934 from the Blue Line Club to the high school boys’ hockey team for three assistant coaches; $5,820 in Chromebooks from Scandia PTO to Scandia Elementary; $4,357.28 from the Forest Lake Alpine Booster Club to the high school alpine ski team for an assistance coach; a workshop valued at $3,500 from the Scandia PTO for Scandia Elementary staff and students and $3,200 from Scandia Marine Lions to Scandia Elementary classroom teachers to purchase items for classroom and students.

• Approved the annual review of Mandated Reporting of Maltreatment of Vulnerable Adults Policy 414, without changes.

• Approved annual updates to Mandated Reporting of Child Neglect or Physical or Sexual Abuse Policy 522, with changes recommended by the Minnesota School Board Association (MSBA).

• Approved the annual review of Family and Medical Leave Policy 428, with no changes.

• Approved updates to Student Medication Policy 528, which sets forth the provisions that must be followed when school district staff administer non-emergency and emergency prescription medication to students at school.

• Approved Use of Peace Officers and Crisis Teams to Remove Students with Individual

• Approved a change to Discipline Policy 515, after the Policy Committee’s annual review.

• Approved Tobacco-free Environment Policy 427, with changes recommended by the MSBA.

• Conducted the fi rst reading of Student Sex Nondiscrimination Policy 421 with no changes.

• Conducted the fi rst reading of Technology Acceptable Use and Safety Policy 540 with changes. This policy sets forth guidelines for access to the school district computer systems, along with acceptable and safe use of the Internet, which includes electronic communications.

• Conducted the fi rst reading for a new course proposal: English 11. The English Department determined that the development of English 11 would ensure that all students would master writing, informative text, and fiction text standards before Grade 12. This course would also eliminate

a “gap” year in English for some students and support increased student achievement on standardized and college preparatory tests in Grades 11 and 12.

• Conducted the fi rst reading for a new course proposal: CIS Human Physiology, Technology and Medical Devices. The Science Department determined that this proposed course would be a good college credit-bearing alternative to the current Human Anatomy course.

• Conducted the fi rst reading for a new course proposal: Engineering Design. This course is expected to leverage prior knowledge of manufacturing, CAD design, math and science. The new course would also allow students to integrate those disciplines through the engineering process, moving from problem to prototype to solution.

• Conducted the fi rst reading for a new course proposal: Organic Chemistry. The Science Department determined that Organic Chemistry, the next course in sequence to Chemistry A and B and/or AP Chemistry, would be a good fit and would provide students interested in science, chemical engineering, and health-related career fields the opportunity to further explore and study these areas.

• Adjourned into closed session to discuss negotiation strategy for principals and directors.

The board next meets 7 p.m., Dec. 7 in the district office board room, 6100 N. 210th St. Loretta Harding

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NUTCRACKER SUITE BALLET When: 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 29 and Saturday, Nov. 30; 1-3 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1 Where: Stillwater Area High School Auditorium, 5701 N. Stillwater Blvd.

Details: Family-friendly version of the classic Christmas ballet featuring students and professional dancers from St. Croix Ballet.

Contact: 651-439-2820 or stcroixballet.com

SLEEPY DOWNTOWN DOORBUSTERS When: Friday, Nov. 29 Where: Participating shops in Stillwater Details: Civilized way to do Black Friday, with stores opening at 9 a.m. and featuring specials, refreshments and treats. Santa rides through downtown on a fi re truck, and live reindeer from 1-4 p.m. in the pedestrian plaza.

Contact: mainstreetstillwateriba.com

CHEERS WITH SANTA When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1 Where: Lift Bridge Brewing Co., 1900 W. Tower Dr., Stillwater Details: Kids can have their photo taken with Santa while adults wait in line with a fresh beer, root beer or hard seltzer. $10/photo; proceeds support Valley Friendship Club.

Contact: 651-491-0392

COMMUNITY THREAD ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY When: Noon Wednesday, Dec. 4 Where: Community Thread, 2300 W. Orleans St., Stillwater Details: Annual party with catered lunch. $14 includes meal and entertainment. RSVP required.

Contact: 651-439-7434 or communitythread.org

LIGHTING OF THE GREEN When: 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4 Where: Village Green, Bayport Details: Lighting of holiday decorations around town, food, community-building, caroling, live music and visit with Santa.

Contact: bayportcommunityactionleague.com

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“CHRISTMAS MY WAY” When: 6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Dec. 6-Jan. 4 Where: PY’s, 1616 Crest View Dr., Hudson Details:Dinner theatre and performance of Sinatra’s hits and holiday favorites. Tickets $46-$68+.

Special NYE program and noon lunch matinee Jan. 4.

Contact: 715-386-2394 ext. 332 or stcroixoffbroadway.com

SILVER HARMONY SINGERS CONCERT When: 1-2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6 Where: Forest Lake Senior Center, 767 SW 4th St. Details: Get into the holiday spirit with a free, all-ages concert. Snack and beverage provided.

Contact: 651-464-5833

SHOP TIL YOU DROP CRAFT SHOW AND BAKE SALE When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7 Where: American Legion Post 225, 355 W. Broadway Ave., Forest Lake Details: Craft show and bake sale sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary. Features approximately 25 local crafters. Lunch available. All proceeds will benefit veterans and children programs.

Contact: 651-464-2600

ANNIE’S SWEDISH COFFEE PARTY When: 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7; 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21 Where: Gammelgarden Museum, 20880 Olinda Trail, Scandia Details: Traditional Swedish 3-course Coffee Party and tours of the 5 historic buildings. $15/person; reservations required.

Contact: 651-433-5053 or gammelgardenmuseum.org

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Hometown for the Holidays When: Every weekend in December Where: Throughout downtown Stillwater Details: Month-long celebration with events and shopping specials at various businesses throughout Stillwater. Strolling carolers, Victorian wagonette rides and Biercycle caroling tours; strolling Santa both Saturday and Sunday. See website for times and more information, as well as opportunities to have breakfast or lunch with Santa at various local restaurants.

Contact: mainstreetstillwateriba.com

Presentation by Chris Cold, DNR Wildlife Technician and Educator, followed by hands on activities, visits with barn animals, crafts, snowshoeing, hot beverages and bonfi re. Free.

Contact: 715-483-3300

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When: 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 Where: Downtown Stillwater When: 10:30 a.m.-noon Saturday, Dec. 7 Riverfront Gazebo Where: Stillwater Public Library, 224 Details: Annual twinkle festivities, strolling characters and N. Third St. performance by the Teddy Bear Details: Teens ages 12-18 can Band. Free twinkle lights for kids 12 decorate cookies with peers. All and under, cookies, cocoa and trolley supplies provided. Registration rides. Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive requested. by fi re truck around 5 p.m.; tree Contact:651-275-4338 or lighting and fi reworks at 5:30 p.m. stillwaterlibrary.org Contact: mainstreetstillwateriba.com

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE AT THE WARDEN’S HOUSE When: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5 Where: Bayport Public Library Details: Enjoy a retelling of the classic tale with clever songs by Duke Otherwise in this family friendly show. All ages.

When: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 Where: Warden’s House Museum, 602 N. Main St., Stillwater Details: Holiday shopping experience with local authors, unique books, beverages, treats and holiday music.

Contact: 651-439-5956 or wchsmn.org

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When: 7 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Dec. 5-22 Where: The Zephyr Theatre, 601 Main St. N., Stillwater Details: Stage adaptation of Frank Capra’s classic fi lm about dreams, sacrifice and redemption in smalltown America. Tickets $35.

Contact: 651-342-1542 or stillwaterzephyrtheatre.org

When: Noon-4 p.m. Saturday. Dec. 7 Where: Gasthaus Bavarian Hunter, 8390 Lofton Ave., Stillwater Details: German Outdoor Christmas Market with homemade crafts, imports, food and Gluwein and a bonfi re.

Contact: 651-439-7128 or gasthausbavarianhunter.com

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When: 1-3:45 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 Where: The Acreage at Osceola, 945 Pioneer Drive, Osceola Details: Experience an afternoon of winter wildlife at the home of the Horst Rechelbacher Foundation.

When: 10-11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 6 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 N. Forest Rd., Forest Lake Details: Children ages 3-5 can visit with the Forest Lake ECFE’s Little

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STILLWATER HOLIDAY CRAFT & GIFT SHOW When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 and Sunday, Dec. 15 Where: Oak Glen Golf Course, 1599 McKusick Road, Stillwater Details: Two floors of holiday shopping, free coffee and cookies, cash bar.

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“AWAY IN A BASEMENT: A CHURCH BASEMENT LADIES CHRISTMAS” When: 4-7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15 Where: Forest Lake Area High School 6101 N. Scandia Trail Details: Masquers Theatre performs a lively musical comedy about what it was like to celebrate Christmas as a Lutheran in the Midwest in 1965.

Tickets $15/adults; $12/seniors and students; $10 children 3+.

Contact: masquerstheatre.org

STORY MAN FROM ENGLAND When: 10:15 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18 Where: Stillwater Public Library 224 N. Third St. Details: Interactive program “Monkey Madness” presented by the Story Man from England for kids birth-age 6.

Contact: 651-275-4338 or stillwaterlibrary.org

When: 2-3:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 N. Forest Rd., Forest Lake Details: Make fun owl decorations using simple materials and imagination in a creative class for adults every second Thursday.

Contact: 651-275-7300 or washcolib.org

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When: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 19-23 Where: Marine Village Hall, 121 Judd St. Details: Traditional Christmas carols and hymns performed with modern fl air. Tickets $30/adults in advance, $35 at door; $20/students or $25 at door. Doors open at 6:40 p.m.

Contact: billymclaughlin.com

When: 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 Where: Lake Elmo Park Reserve 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

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SENIOR DANCE When: 1-4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20 Where: Forest Lake American Legion, 355 W. Broadway Details: Enjoy mature music and dancing. Held the 3rd Friday of every month. $6/ person includes lunch. Cash bar. Public welcome.

Contact: 651-464-2600

TEDDY BEAR TEA PARTY When: 3:3-4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 N. Forest Rd., Forest Lake Details: Kids ages 5-8 can dress up and bring a favorite stuffed critter to the library for a fancy tea party with hot cocoa and finger foods.

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THE WHITESIDEWALLS ROCK ’N ROLL REVUE When: 11:30 a.m. lunch, 1 p.m. show Friday, Dec. 27 Where: JX Event Venue, 123 2nd St. N., Stillwater Details: Tickets $32/pre-sale or $35 at the door., includes lunch. $25 at the door show only.

Contact: 651-270-2733 or 651592-3482

NOON YEARS EVE When: 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 31 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 N. Forest Rd., Forest Lake Details: NYE countdown at noon for those who can’t stay up until midnight. Party hats, dancing and refreshments.

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When: Breakfast at 6 a.m. and 8:30 a.m., Sunday, Dec. 8 Where: Gammelgarden Museum, 20880 Olinda Trail, Scandia Details: Morning Swedish prayer service followed by Lucia Jul Fest breakfast and program; marks the beginning of Swedish Christmas season.

Contact: 651-433-5053 or gammelgardenmuseum.org

When: 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20 Where: Belwin Conservancy, 1553 S. Stagecoach Trail, Afton Details: Celebrate the longest night of the year with a bonfi re, storytelling, hikes, cider and cookies. $5/car.

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When: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31 Where: Trinity Lutheran Church, 115 4th St. N., Stillwater Details: Stillwater natives Jack Swanson, Clark Weyrauch and friends sing your favorite holiday classics, show tunes, and standards with Gretchen Perkins at the piano. Tickets $30-$40.

Optional “Roaring 20’s” afterparty at Water Street Inn. Contact: 612-404-9265 or operatunity-theatre. ticketleap.com/sitny

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Pies with a purpose: Sara’s Tipsy Pies opens storefront in Stillwater

BY ELIZABETH CALLEN STAFF WRITER

For the last several years, Sara’s Tipsy Pies have been a staple at the Minnesota State Fair. Now that owner Sara Hayden has opened a retail storefront in Stillwater, locals need not travel far (or wait until August) to get their fi x of her handheld pies, which also come complete with a little boozy kick.

Sara’s Tipsy Pies grew from Hayden’s lifelong love of baking, which she inherited from her mother, along with a secret pie crust recipe. At the encouragement of a friend, she made the leap from home baking to professional baking around 2012, fi rst baking

“I’ve always been really lucky with the mentors that I’ve had in my life and starting the company …. There’s always opportunities to give back and pay it forward.”

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in a community kitchen and later out of the basement of the Marine General Store. Her pies debuted at the Minnesota State Fair in 2015 and were immediately a hit; Hayden sold over 13,000 that fi rst year alone.

The new home of Sara’s Tipsy Pies rests on the corner of 4th Street and Churchill Street in Stillwater’s South Hill neighborhood. The move

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Above: Sara Hayden, owner of Sara’s Tipsy Pies, walks through the door that separates the kitchen and retail area at her new Stillwater store. At right: Photo collages on tables at the store tell the story of the history of the business.

into the new space marks the fi rst time Hayden, who lives in Oak Park Heights with her husband, Chris, and their five children, has had a brick-and-mortar location to not only bake pies but also serve them.

“This is a big step for us, because we never had a place that people (could) stop in and buy a ready-made pie,” she said.

The space also includes a viewing window, so that customers can catch a glimpse of the pie-making in action.

“I remember being a little girl and going over to Goggin’s (Candy), and you can watch the ladies dipping the candies into the chocolate,” Hayden said. “People always want to see us making pies … and a lot of pies aren’t handmade anymore; they’re made by machine. So, there’s that joy that we’re excited to share.”

Joining Hayden in the new digs are Shelley Scholtes of Silver Spoon Baker and Vivian Gurdian of Willow Coffee, whose products will also be available for purchase.

“Thursday through Sunday, we’ll have fresh coffee from Willow, we’ll have Shelley’s baked goods and then we’ll have tipsy pies, both savory and sweet,” she said.

“I think we all support each other well,” Hayden said of the partnership. “I’ve always been really lucky with the

mentors that I’ve had in my life and starting the company …. There’s always opportunities to give back and pay it forward.”

The desire to give back is at the heart of Sara’s Tipsy Pies, as Hayden donates a portion of the profits to the Down Syndrome Association of Minnesota, a cause near and dear to her, as her daughter Madi was born with Down syndrome.

Hayden has big dreams for the future of her business, such as hosting baking classes and birthday parties, but for the next few weeks, she’s just trying to get through the rush of the holidays.

Sara’s Tipsy Pies is open for walkin sales of frozen pies 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and for pies, Willow Coffee and products from Silver Spoon Baker 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 7 a.m.-2 p.m. on weekends.

For more information, visit sarastipsypies.com.

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Dettmer honors Beyond the Yellow Ribbon

Northern Vineyards Winery closes After more than four decades of making wine on site in downtown Stillwater, Northern Vineyards Winery has closed its doors for good.

Founded in 1977, the winery was among the oldest in Minnesota and helped establish the state as a major player in the local wine movement.

“We are crushed that there will be no harvest this year, as after 41 years,” read a post on the Northern Vineyards Facebook page. “We will miss our regular and loyal customers, the many and rambunctious bachelorettes, and the steady stream of fi rst-timers who always wonder if it is okay to come in the back door. We will miss those who sit down on our beautiful deck overlooking the St. Croix River to enjoy Fourth of July fi reworks or just savor a bottle of Oktoberfest with someone special on a beautiful day.”

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State Rep. Bob Dettmer (District 39A) presents Hugo Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Co-Chairs Phil Klein and Chuck Haas with a formal resolution, recognizing the network for its 10 years of service to the city, state and nation.

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Licensed child care provider informational meeting Dec. 9 Washington County residents interested in becoming a licensed family child care provider in the county may take the fi rst step and attend an orientation 6 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9.

Meetings are in Lower Level Conference Room 14 in the Washington County Government Center in Stillwater. Use the parking on the west side and enter the

Eligible property owners must file homestead applications by Dec. 15 Property owners who have had a change in ownership and/or occupancy and whose property is eligible for homestead classification should contact the county assessor to fi le a homestead application on or before Dec. 15.

Homestead classification will affect the amount of property tax paid in 2020, and it may affect eligibility for a property tax refund.

Washington County’s Electronic Homestead Application may be found on the county’s website at www. co.washington.mn.us and searching Homestead Application.

Contact the county assessor to fi le a homestead application on or before Dec. 15 if one of the following applies: • You purchased a property in the past year and you, or a qualifying relative, occupy the property for homestead purposes on Dec. 1, 2019; or • You, or a qualifying relative occupy a property for homestead purposes on Dec. 1, 2019, and the property was previously classified as non-homestead.

A qualifying relative for homestead purposes depends on the type of property. For residential property, a qualifying relative can be a parent, stepparent, child, stepchild, grandparent, grandchild, brother, sister, uncle, aunt, nephew, or niece of the owner.

This relationship may be by blood or marriage. For agricultural property, a qualifying relative can be a child, grandchild, sibling, or parent of the owner or of the spouse of the owner.

Once property owners have been granted the homestead classification, no further applications are necessary unless they are specifically requested by the county assessor.

Property owners must also contact the assessor by Dec. 15, 2019, if they

are the property owner, or a qualifying relative of the property owner, and the use of the property has changed during the past year.

If property owners should sell, move, or for any reason no longer qualify for the homestead classification, they are required to notify the county assessor within 30 days of the change in homestead status. If a property owner fails to notify the assessor within 30 days, the property may be assessed taxes due as if the property were non-homestead.

For additional information or questions, call the Washington County Assessment Support Division at 651-430-6175.

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An informational meeting on providing adult family foster care in Washington County will be 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 2, 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 undergo a thorough screening process that 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.

Government Center, 14949 N. 62nd St. N. Basic information regarding the family child care program and requirements for licensing will be discussed. Attendance is required at one of these meetings before a license can be issued. There is no fee for the informational meetings.

Registration is possible on the Washington County website: visit co.washington.mn.us and search “child care licensing,” or calling 651-430-8307 or emailing ComSvsCCLicensing@ co.washington.mn.us.

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Hunters choose copper ammo to prevent wildlife death

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Lead ammunition used in hunting ammunition can have adverse impacts on wildlife such as bald eagles. Some hunters are switching to lead-free ammunition to prevent negative effects on the places where they hunt.

The eagle was humanely euthanized, but lead poisoning continues to be a problem for Minnesota ecosystems. Lead has been a big conversation in Minnesota recently, since the DNR denied a petition from environmental groups to ban lead in early November.

As the debate goes on about whether lead should be legally banned, many hunters recognize the impacts lead can have on the environment, and are choosing to make the switch to non-toxic ammunition anyway. For them, the removal of damage to the environment is worth the slightly higher cost of lead ammunition.

Some hunters balk at the higher expense of copper ammunition.

It also might not be commonly available from local outdoor sports stores, and sometimes has to be specially ordered online.

Other hunters say that copper ammunition performs differently than lead. It’s true that copper is lighter than lead and might not have exactly the same velocity of a lead round. However, in some ways, copper can perform better—it is harder than lead and less likely

“The brain is basically swiss cheese (at those levels of toxicity)” Julia Poneler Raptor Center director

to fragment and travel into the muscle and organs. In comparison, lead fragments could travel into the meat, affecting not only the organs eaten by wildlife but also the venison enjoyed by people.

Recently, some sporting good companies and natural resource organizations have started hosting copper ammunition demonstration days at the gun range to let people try it out for themselves.

During this holiday season, one way for local hunters to express their appreciation of nature’s wild bounty might be making the change to non-toxic ammunition this year.

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For many Minnesota families, the holidays and hunting season go hand in hand. Since venison was the main course at that historic Thanksgiving centuries ago, it seems appropriate that Americans still celebrate and give thanks by harvesting wild game to feed their friends and families.

However, the choices that hunters make can have a big impact on the natural settings in which they spend their time during the hunting season. Lately, there has been a lot of conversation about the harmful effects of lead ammunition.

Hunters recover the meat they intend to eat from their game, and the inedible parts—the entrails— are usually left behind and

consumed by scavengers such as coyotes, ravens and eagles. However, if the hunter is using ammunition that contains lead, this toxic metal can slowly poison the animals that feed on the leftover organs.

Minnesotans saw it happen recently with a golden eagle rescued by the University of Minnesota Raptor Center. This type of eagle is uncommon in Minnesota, and those who manage to see one are lucky. However, when this eagle was tested, it was shown to be suffering from lead toxicity. An X-ray showed the animal had ingested eight lead pellets. Raptor Center Director Julia Ponder told KARE 11 News that the neurological damage caused by lead was so severe “that the brain is basically Swiss cheese” at those levels of toxicity.

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Forest Lake students send care packages to military members

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Gov. Tim Walz proclaimed Andersen Corporation a Yellow Ribbon company Nov. 6 for its dedication to America’s service members. Pictured (from left to right) are Paul Delahunt, president of Renewal by Andersen; Jay Lund, chairman and CEO of Andersen Corporation; Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz; and Maj. Gen. Johanna Clyborne, deputy adjutant general for the Minnesota National Guard.

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“It’s my honor to recognize Andersen Windows and Doors for their commitment to supporting servicemembers and their families by becoming a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon company,” said Gov. Tim Walz. “Our service members face unique challenges during and after deployment, and stable employment with supportive companies can make all the difference in easing those difficulties. Minnesota leads on supporting our servicemembers, veterans and military families with the support of incredible partners like Andersen Windows.”

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Help with heating bills Community Action Partnership of Ramsey and Washington counties offers energy assistance.

Annual income limit for one person is about $27,000 and for a family of four is $52,000. The typical household grant is $400. For more information or to apply, visit caprw.org or call 651-645-6470.

Masons host free holiday photo shoot The Forest Lake Masons will host a free Santa Photo Shoot on Sunday, Dec. 1, from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Masonic Lodge (119 SE 8th Ave., Forest Lake). Families, individuals and groups are welcome to take photos with Santa; attendees should bring a camera or cell phone. Free-will donations will benefit the Lakes Center for Youth

and Families, and all donations will be matched by the Masons. Coffee, hot chocolate and cookies will also be provided. For more information, visit forestlakemasons.com.

Learn to curl at St. Croix Curling Center St Croix Curling Center will host Learn to Curl sessions 6 p.m. Dec. 1 and Dec. 15. The cost is $20 per person. All equipment will be provided. Bring non-slip shoes that are clean and warm clothing, as the arena is chilly. E-mail scroixcurlingcenter@ gmail.com to RSVP. The St. Croix Curling Center is also offering to host corporate or social events at St. Mary’s Point Hockey Arena. For more information, e-mail scroixcurlingcenter@gmail.com.

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Inaugural youth deer season: 5,700 young hunters on target

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Nearly 5,700 young deer hunters harvested a deer during the DNR’s fi rst statewide youth season Oct. 17-20. The tally represents a 77% increase from the 2018 youth deer season when the hunt was limited to fewer areas. More than 20,000 youth licenses sold prior to start of statewide youth deer hunting season.

“We know that a number of youth license-buyers won’t be hunting until the regular fi rearms deer season, but the large increase in harvest reflects the great response to this new opportunity,” said Barbara Keller, big game program leader for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. “Positive early hunting experiences go a long way toward starting or continuing a rewarding fall tradition.”

Before opening day of the Minnesota’s fi rst statewide youth deer hunting season, 21,211 youth licenses had been purchased, up more than 50 percent from last year at the same time. After the fi rst day of the season, the total increased to 27,960 youth licenses. A total of 7,896 licenses purchased through the youth season were for fi rst-time license holders.

The fi rst regional youth deer hunting season happened in 2004 in northwestern Minnesota. Over the years, youth deer hunting season expanded to 28 deer permit areas in parts of southeastern and northwestern Minnesota and the Twin Cities metro area where deer are most abundant.

State Rep. Shelly Christensen from Stillwater and Jim Davnie from Minneapolis attended Lake Elmo Elementary as part of a special legislator site visit. The visit included an overview of the AmeriCorps programs Minnesota Reading Corps and Minnesota Math Corps, and student success stories by several tutors, internal coaches and representatives from ServeMinnesota, which oversees the program. Stillwater schools is still in need of eight Reading Corps and Math Corps members for the 2019-20 school year. More information can be found at minnesotareadingcorps.org and minnesotamathcorps.org.

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Weather Tidbit: I feel like I lived this past November before and I did, last year. In the words of Yogi Berra, “It was like Déjà vu all over again.” This past November got off to a cold start and at times we were 23º colder than normal. Imagine that in January. Better to get it out of the way now. We experienced a rebound in temperatures the second half of November which helped melt some of the ice that formed very early on area lakes. November 15 marked the end of a 19-day below normal temperature streak that dated back to October 26. November 2018 finished 6º colder than normal only to see December 2018 rebound and finish 5º warmer than normal. Will that happen again? Projecting ahead I see December finishing warmer than normal. Will it be 5º? Maybe, but that might be a little optimistic. But look for a warmer than normal December.

Morning Planets: Mars, Mercury (dawn) Evening Planets: Venus, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune 14 Geminid meteor shower 17 Regulus south of moon 22 Ursid meteor shower 22 Mars south of moon 26 Annular Solar Eclipse 29 Venus north of moon

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Resales also have been more promising. The National Association of Realtors® says the median number of days a home was on the market in April 2017 reached a new low of 29 days. However, low supply levels did stanch existing home sales somewhat. By mid-2017, the market was a seller’s market, with more people in the market for homes than properties available. But sales during that time were still outpacing sales figures from a year prior. In fact, in May 2017, home sales in Canada increased to their highest level in more than five years, according to the Canadian MLS® Systems.

Low interest rates on mortgages and more confidence in the economy has driven many people to make improvements to their existing homes. As is typical, the things homeowners are looking for in 2017 have evolved from years past.

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• Smaller homes: Home sizes in the United States steadily increased for decades, eventually leading to an average of 2,453 square feet in 2014, according to U.S. Census figures.

However, Realtor.com reported in 2015 that new construction homes have already begun to shrink by 40 square feet. There seems to be a slight trend toward more modest homes as people consider affordability and maintenance on larger properties. The National Association of Home Builders states buyers are now looking for smaller, more livable homes with flexible floor plans, energy-efficient appliances and plenty of storage space.

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Operatunity Theatre invites locals to ring in New Year through song

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Operatunity Theatre will host its first Sing in the New Year concert on Dec. 31 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Stillwater.

BY ELIZABETH CALLEN STAFF WRITER

Stillwater residents, especially the music enthusiasts among them, can soon look forward to a new means of saying goodbye to the old year and hello to the new one. On Dec. 31, Operatunity Theatre will host Sing in the New Year, a festive concert featuring holiday tunes, along with classics from both musical theater and, of course, opera.

Operatunity Theatre, started by husband and wife team Obed Floan and Megan Wagner, is an opera and musical theater company that hopes to establish the St. Croix Valley as a regional music and cultural center.

It launched this summer with the inaugural Opera on the River, an outdoor opera concert headlined by Stillwater native Jack Swanson. With Sing in the New Year, the company wants to add another event to its roster of annual festivities.

This isn’t the fi rst time Sing in the New Year will take place; it was started by Swanson and fellow tenor and Stillwater native Clark Weyrauch several years ago and has since been resurrected by Operatunity.

“When we started Operatunity Theatre, as Jack is our creative advisor, he wanted the opera company to take on Sing in the New Year and bring it back and produce it

officially,” Floan said. “We’ve taken that under our purview as a second annual event.”

It also fits with the company’s broader vision of showcasing the musical talent of the Stillwater area.

“We hope to build and create great traditions for Stillwater,” Floan said.

“With this event, we want to create a New Year’s Eve tradition for the community to have in their own backyard, rather than race into the metro to celebrate.”

In addition to Swanson and Weyrauch, Sing in the New Year stars sopranos Katherine Henly, Anna Mandina and Carolyn Hoehle; mezzo-soprano Caroline Hewitt; tenor Keith Browning; baritone Michael Hewitt and pianist Gretchen Perkins.

A 1920s-themed after-party at the Water Street, which features dinner, dancing, live music and a midnight champagne toast will follow.

“Suffice it to say that the party’s on,” Floan said. “We’re very excited about this event.”

Sing in the New Year starts at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 115 N. 4th St., Stillwater. Tickets range from $30 to $40 and can be purchased online at operatunity-theatre.ticketleap. com/sitny or through voice mail at 612-404-9265. More information about the event can be found at operatunitytheatre.org/sitny2019

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1. Santa poses for a photo with Nigel and Charlie during the annual Santa Paws fundraising event for the Northwoods Humane Society at Forest Lake Senior Center.

2. Kathy Forslund and Mike Elsberry pose with their pets Baby Girl, Kona and Casper before meeting with Santa.

3. Nicole and Angela Carlson and Vicki Waclawaik pose with their pets Nigel and Charlie.

4. Arianna Miron poses with Lana.

5. Hannah Murphy poses with the family golden doodle Oakley.

6. Kristen Swope poses with her Australian shepherd Snoopy.

At right: Santa nuzzles with the Babcock family’s dog Tootsie.

Send us your photos for possible inclusion in Spotted. Please email your best shot to art@presspubs.com, with ‘Spotted Around the County’ in the subject line.

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