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STILLWATER — After spending most of her adult life working for St. Paul family business Linder’s Garden Center, Lill Linder wasn’t sure about her next step when the iconic 102-year-old store closed in 2013. For a while the Lake Elmo resident felt a bit conflicted living next door to the former Linder greenhouses that now belong to Gerten’s Greenhouses. But within months she found a new adventure: co-owning and operating the about-togo-out-of-business Tamarack Gallery in downtown Stillwater. Now the 59-yearold entrepreneur and her artist daughter Megan Henderson, 27, are putting their own spin on the gallery, keeping many former exhibitors, recruiting new ones, adding merchandise with lower price points and revving up the marketing plan.

Who knows — they may even add plants, greenery or flower arrangements to the mix. “It’s kind of in my blood — contemplating and toying with containers,” she joked. “I’m toying with container gardening in the spring … or with Christmas pots and spruce.” Linder grew up in St. Paul across the street from the Linder Garden Center, which had been founded by her grandfather Albert Linder in 1910. The Swiss immigrant, a vegetable farmer, started by selling celery from a horse-drawn wagon. As the business expanded into greenhouses and cut flowers and bedding plants, he passed it on to his sons Peter and Walter Linder. When it closed, the business was selling at 53 sites across the metro and encompassed 11 acres on Larpenteur Avenue and a 52-acre site for greenhouses in Lake Elmo.

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CORN MAZE When: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Oct. 31 Where: Waldoch Farm, 8174 Lake Drive, Lino Lakes Details: Corn maze honoring founder William Waldoch, farm animals, obstacle course, kids’ activities, food. $10, free for age 2 and younger. Contact: www.waldochfarm.com

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When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 25-27 Where: 18855 26rd St., Shafer Details: Seven area artists who are onsite sell wares in different mediums. Refreshments. Contact: www.guillermopottery.com

When: Departs 4 p.m. Sept. 26, Oct. 3 and 10 Where: Osceola to Marine Details: Three-course meal, wine. $35 to $55. Contact: Reservations at 715-355-3570 or www. trainride.org.

SHOW BY MAGICIAN KARL ACHILLES When: 1 p.m. Saturday Sept. 26 (repeats) Oct. 3 Where: Pinehaven Farm, 28186 Kettle River Blvd., Wyoming. Contact: www.pinehaven farm.com or 651-462-1704.

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When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26 Where: Festival Theatre, 210 N. Washington St., St. Croix Falls, Wis. Details: Pop/country/classics guitarist who’s written Billboardcharting hits. $26 to $31. Contact: 715-483-3387 or www.festivaltheatre.org.

SECOND ANNUAL APPLE AWAY 5K When: 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 26 Where: Starts near Hay Lake Museum, goes through back roads, ends at Gammelgarden Museum Details: Apple-themed snacks and games. $25 includes admission to Gammelgarden & Hay Lake Museum. Benefits

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When: Through Sept. 27 Where: Phipps Center for the Arts, Hudson Details: Tickets $15 to $24. Contact: 715-386-8409 or www.ThePhipps.org.

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When: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sept. 26, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 27 Where: Chateau St. Croix Winery, 1998-A State Rd. 87, St. Croix Falls, WI Details: Food and art vendors, live bands, tours. Contact: 715-683-2556 or chateaustcroix.com

When: 10 a.m .to 5 p.m. Sept. 26, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 27 Where: Lakefront Park, downtown Hudson. Details: Free. More than 80 juried artists, entertainment, demos, music, food vendors, activities, doggie daycare. Contact: 715-386-8411 or www.thephipps.org/events/ art-fair

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When: 5 to 11 p.m. Sep. 25-27 Where: Gasthaus Bavarian Hunter restaurant, 8390 Lofton Ave., Stillwater Details: Music, dancing, beer, brats, chops, pretzels, almonds, Hammerschlagen. $5. Sunday family days $3. Contact: www.gasthausbavarianhunter.com

BREWS CRUISE When: 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25 Where: On St. Croix River, by St. Croix Boat & Packet Details: $35.50 for buffet dinner and Lift Bridge beer and cheese pairings Contact: 651-430-1234

ANNUAL BLOCK PARTY When: 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25 Where: St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, 900 Stillwater Rd., Mahtomedi Details: Outside. Typically draws 1,500 people for free music, family entertainment, crafts, food. Contact: saintandrews.org

MICHAEL JOHNSON IN CONCERT When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26 Where: St. Croix Festival Theatre, 210 N. Washington St., St. Croix Falls, Wis. Details: Longtime guitarist and songwriter whose works have been recorded by Alison Krauss. $26 to $31. Contact: www.festivaltheatre.org or 715-483-3387

SEVENTH ANNUAL CRUISE FOR TROOPS When: 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 26 Where: Running Aces Casino and Racetrack, 15201 Zurich St., Columbus Details: Fundraiser billed as largest combined car/motor-

NORTHERN GRAPE STOMP When: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26 Where: Behind Northern Vineyards, 223 Main St. S., Stillwater Details: $10. Grape stomping, live music. Ages 21 and older only. Contact: http://events. discoverstillwater.com

BAGPIPES AND BONFIRES When: 5:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26 Where: Ascension Episcopal Church, 214 N. Third St., Stillwater Details: Bi-annual fundraiser for those 21 and older. Food tent, beer and wine, live music, bagpipes, kilt contest, games, costumed performers, street dance. Raffle for London trip. Bonfire-lighting ceremony at 5:30 p.m. Contact: 651-439-2609 or www.aechurch.org

THE PRAIRIE BURN MUSIC FESTIVAL When: S1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26 Where: Camp St. Croix - 532 County Rd F,m Hudson, Wisconsin Details: Multiple folk and bluegrass artists, concessions, camp activities including camp activities including climbing tower, giant swing, archery range. $20 to $25, kids 12 and younger free. Contact: Tickets at www. ymcatwincities.org

SEVENTH ANNUAL WITHROW AREA CAR & TRACTOR SHOW When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27 Where: Sal’s Angus Grill, 12010 Keystone Ave. N., Stillwater Details: $10 entry, 50 awards. Benefits Wishes

cycle cruise in Upper Midwest. Ceremony at 11 a.m. honors soldiers and vets. Music by Holy Rocka Rollaz, kids’ activities, auction, concessions. $5 donation suggested, cars $15 to $20. Contact: www.cruisefortroops.com

ARTS & CRAFTS AT THE TRACK When: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26 Where: Running Aces, 15201 Zurich St., Forest Lake Details: Free. Also live music and food. Contact: www.runningacesharness.com or 763-232-1553

FALL FAMILY FUN DAY When: 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27 Where: Forest Lake Masonic Lodge, 199 SE Eighth Ave., Forest Lake

Details: $5 to $8. Pancake breakfast, Osman Shrine clowns, Forest Lake Fire Dept., Zuhra Shrine Motorcycles, free kids’ I.D. kids. Donations matched by lodge for Coats For Kids.

REPTILE SOCIAL When: 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27 Where: Chuck and Don’s, 1950 Broadway Ave. W., Forest Lake Details: Bring reptile friend in for free cricket and socialize with amateur herpetologist Ryan Westin and pets. Contact: 651-982-1897

FIFTH ANNUAL BLUEGRASS AND LEMONADE IN THE SHADE When: 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27 Where: Gammelgarden Museum, 20880 Olinda Trail, Scandia Details: Free lemonade; listen or play along to bluegrass music. Contact: 651-433-5053

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MEET AND GREET AT TAMARACK GALLERY When: 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26 Where: 112 S. Main St., Stillwater Details: Meet artists, new owners. Music, appetizers, wine, drawings. Contact: 651-439-9393

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When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 26, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 27 Where: Downtown Afton Details: Free. Works by more than 90 area artists, kids’ activities, music, wine/ beer tent, business fair, concessions. & More, Minnesota Military Family Foundation, Withrow Elementary.

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When: 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4 Where: Phipps Center for the Arts, Hudson, Wis. Details: Davina Sowers has been compared to Etta James, Amy Winehouse, Janis Joplin, Billie Holiday and Betty Boop. $18 to $25. Contact: Tickets at 715-386-8409.

When: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8 Where: Washington County Government Center, 14949 62nd St. N., Stillwater Details: Free. By River Valley Action, about environmental threats of mining in northern Minnesota, including Boundary Waters. Contact Info@rivervalleyaction.org.

ST. CROIX VALLEY RAILWAY TOUR

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When: 11 a.m. To 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4 Where: Historic Courthouse, 101 Pine St. W., Stillwater Details: See seldom-seen parts of the courthouse. $5 suggested donation. Contact: 651-275-7075

When: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8 Where: From Osceola, Wis. to Marine Details: By St. Croix River Association. $20 to $35 includes box dinner, kids’ activities with park ranger. SCVR photo contest winners announced. Contact: Register by Oct. 1 at www.stcroixriverassociation.org/event/ river-friends-ride-the-rails/

When: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9 Where: Phipps Center for the Arts, Hudson, Wis. Details: “Goofy and clean” performance by locally based comedian with 30 years’ experience nationwide. Others include comedy students. $15 to $22. Contact: 715-386-8409 or www.ThePhipps.org.

STAIRS OF STILLWATER 5K

FREE MOVIE: ‘CHEF’

When: 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4 Where: From Pioneer Park through downtown city stairs Details: Fun course or obstacle course. Benefits nonprofit Youth Advantage funding activities for local youth. Music. $15 to $25, families $50 to $75. Contact: Register at

‘SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN FAIRY GODMOTHERS’

When: 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8 Where: Lake Elmo Public Library, 3537 Lake Elmo Ave. N. Details: Starring Jon Favreau and Dustin Hoffman. Free popcorn. Contact: 615-773-4926 or www.lakeelmopubliclibrary.org

When: Oct. 9-18 Where: Phipps Theater, Hudson, Wis. Details: By Phipps Children’s Theater, featuring middle school students. $12 to $16/ Contact: Tickets at 715-3868409 or www.ThePhipps.org.

31ST ANNUAL FALL COLORS FINE ART AND MUSIC FESTIVAL When:10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 3, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 4 Where: Lowell Park, 201 Water St., downtown Stillwater Details: More than 60 juried art vendors, live music, food vendors. Contact: 651-439-4001 or www.stillwaterfallartfair.com

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WINE COUNTRY WATER Amy and I recently celebrated our anniversary with a long weekend in the wine country region of Napa, Calif. We flew into San Francisco and took a day to see the sights before meeting up with friends and making the drive to Sonoma County, then on to Napa Valley. The Golden Gate Bridge is an impressive sight, and we walked to the halfway point. It was built from 1933-1937, an engineering feat of the time. It stands 746 feet high above the water and the 80,000 miles of wire cable used would wrap around the equator three times. On the other side of the Golden Gate, we found the quaint town of Sausalito and stopped for lunch. As the server took our order and asked what we would like to drink, we got our various beverages, and didn’t think much of it. Later on at a different restaurant for dinner, we noticed we didn’t get any water at the table. When we asked about water, the server apologized for not bringing it and went on to explain that restaurants are not allowed to offer water unless patrons specifically request it. California experiences drought conditions in the summer months and the practice of limiting water at restaurants is part of strict water conservation laws passed earlier this year. Along that line, one of the guides at a vineyard we toured explained they were unable to collect rainwater in holding tanks this year, as they normally did in order to water their vines, because it affected the runoff into the rivers. Without the runoff, the rivers were too low, impacting the ability of salmon to swim out to the Pacific Ocean. Most of the vineyards were hooked up to drip irrigation systems. When you look out across miles and miles of vineyards, it puts into perspective the massive amounts of watering going on. It’s no wonder they have water shortage problems. But as winemaking is a huge industry, its benefit to the economy must trump long-term water problems. Learning about some of these strict water usage regulations really made us aware of our own water consumption. During our stay we were mindful about showers and towels at the hotel, and we made sure we drank all the water we requested when eating out. We also began to take notice of many other sustainability efforts Californians practice, whether imposed by law or not. When I purchased a few items at a local grocery store, they asked if I wanted a bag and went on to mention it would cost me an extra 10 cents. I’m not sure if that was part of the effort to reduce waste or bump profits, but it made me think about whether I really needed a bag. Here at home, we look at the water levels of our local lakes, and are inspired to be aware of our water usage. We really didn’t water the lawn at all this summer. We have a high efficiency washer and installed low-flow faucets and shower heads. We are still debating if a duel-flush toilets would be beneficial. Water conservation is a key issue in many areas across the country, including right here in our local communities. Perhaps we should start protesting California wines, or add a higher tax on things like plastic bags or water usage. Charging more for something might have a shortterm reduction effect, but we need to come up with a realistic set of next steps. Managing water runoff is important to make sure rainwater gets to the spots where it is most needed, and doesn’t flood other areas. California is nicknamed “The Golden State.” While that designation is rooted in the state’s Gold Rush history, one of our tour guides quipped that it really describes the dry, golden appearance of the landscape due to the lack of water. As the “Land of 10,000 Lakes,” we should welcome more incentives for water conservation, so we continue to live up to our nickname. — Carter Johnson is publisher of Press Publications.

Station 11' author set to speak in Stillwater Movie and series set for production by Stillwater's Steindorff STILLWATER — Emily St. John Mandel, award-winning author of the dystopian novel "Station 11” (Vintage, 2015) is scheduled to speak at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12 at the Stillwater Public Library. The novel set in northern Michigan is being made into a movie and miniseries set to start filming in March 2016, according to its producer, former Stillwater resident Scott Steindorff. (Read a March 2015 Lowdown feature on Steindorff at http://tinyurl.com/neb3yaj). "Everyone should read 'Station 11," Steindorff told the Lowdown earlier this week. "It's one of the best books of our time." The event is part of Club Book, a program of the Metropolitan Library Service Agency coordinated by Library Strategies Consulting Group. Seating is first-come, first-served. Doors open 45 minutes in advance and books will be available for sale/ signing. A podcast will be available within a few days afterward. Canadian novelist St. John Mandel made waves last year with the book's release. In a starred review,

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NEW ENTERTAINMENT Stars & Strikes Entertainment Center in Wyoming is now Splitrocks. It features a newly remodeled bar and restaurant with a new menu, bowling alley, new arcade area with new titles, laser tag, sand volleyball and a banquet hall capable of seating up to 300 people. More info: www. facebook.com/splitrocksMN. DWEEBS PLAY Playing at the grand opening of Not Justa Bar in Bayport at 4 p.m. Sunday Sept. 27 are regional favorites The Dweebs. The bar is at 193 Third St. N., CLOTHING ADDED Forest Lake Floral, Gift & Garden is now carrying clothing from Blue Ivy Boutique.

DONATION PLANNED Forest Lake building company Themed Concepts will partner with nonprofits Feed My Starving Children, Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation and Give Kids the World Village on a product line that will benefit children struggling with hunger, pediatric cancer, and lifethreatening illness. The plan is to donate $1 million in the next five years through sales of Themed Concepts' Play4Change line of equipment. CAR CENTER HONORED Forest Lake Chrysler Dodge Jeep & Ram has been named CarSoup. com's Souper Dealer of the Month for September. General manager is Ryan Benning and Internet manager is Randy Trochman.

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REWARD SCHOOL For the fifth time, St. Croix Preparatory Academy’s middle division has been named a Minnesota Department of Education Reward School for 2015. Reward School are in the top 15 percent of Title I schools based on the Multiple Measurements Rating.

GRAD PARTY MEETING Parents of Forest Lake students are invited to the first planning meeting for the 2016 Graduation All Night Party at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24 at Vannelli’s in Forest Lake. The party date is set for June 10-11. More info: Dave Johnson at HYPERLINK “mailto:dmj@umn. edu”dmj@umn.edu or 651-605-5508.

STILLWATER — The Stillwater football team turned in its best performance to date Friday to knock Woodbury (4-1) from the unbeaten ranks in a 14-9 homecoming triumph. The East Metro Blue Division contest struggle was tied 7-7 at the break, and the host Ponies scored the only touchdown in the second half, relying on a stout defense and stormy weather conditions to shortcircuit the Royals offense. Pony running back Stephen Wagner followed his offensive line to a big night, gaining a game-high 126 yards on 24 carries, highlighted by a 54-yard scoring jaunt in the third quarter that turned out to be the game winner.

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• The Phipps Center in Hudson is in need of lots of brown, green or foliagecolored fabric of different textures for its fall production of “Into the Woods.” Donations of more than 2 yards are requested in the office from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or after hours at the center's designated drop-off area • After meeting for 20 years at Joseph's Restaurant in Stillwater, Stillwater’s Sunrise Rotary Club will now meet at The Lowell Inn banquet center, 102 N Second St., Stillwater. Meetings are still from 7 to 8 a.m. Tuesday mornings. • Among those named Citizen of the Year at Linwood Township Family Fun Day Sept. 12 were Melvin Pfaffendorf, Bob Beckman and Frank Kvidera. • Stillwater nonprofit Community Thread holds a vendor shopping event as a fundraiser from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22 at 2300 Orleans St. W. Orders for its annual Holiday Wreaths and Greens Sale are due at noon Nov. 9; prices range from $18 to $40. • Area seniors and those with disabilities may contact

River Valley • The Wyoming Riders holds its Library Thursday 12 Annual RoundEvening Book Club Up Dinner and discusses “Guernsey Auction at 5 p.m. Literary Potato Peel Saturday, Oct. 10 Society” by Mary Ann at Prestwick Golf Schaffer and Annie Club in Woodbury. Barrows at 7 p.m. Benefits children Thursday, Oct. 15. A. Montzka Gargulak N. Montzka •In discussing Forest and adults with Lake's preliminary special needs with the Forest Lake American levy for 2017, Finance services in Afton, Scandia Legion, 355 W. Broadway Director Victoria Holthaus and East Farmington, Wis. Ave. Free vendor fair explained the levy is 7.3 Donate or RSVP by calling highlighting local businesses percent higher than last year, 651-439-2558 or visiting www. offering amenities, food, but residents won't pay that rivervalleyriders.org. favors, entertainment, etc. high an increase because • The League of Women Free lunch included. RSVP overall city tax capacity Voters-White Bear Lake Area by Sept. 28 to 651-464-2600 has risen and “previously discusses "The Dead Zone & x. 203 or legionweddings@ captured commercial/ Water Pollution in Minnesota" gmail.com industrial value has come at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. • Chisago County 4H online. “In Forest Lake’s 21 in the main building at members Natasha Montzka case, the median home value Boutwells Landing, 5600 and Ariana Montzka received experienced a small (0.26 Norwich Parkway, Oak Grand Champion ribbons percent) increase in value,” Park Heights. Questions? for their performance in she noted. “We estimate the 651-493-0686. the 4H music contest at • Stillwater Public Library median home value to be the Minnesota State Fair around $209,600.” celebrates Teen Read Month in August. The sisters with votes for teens' favorite • The Hardwood Creek branch performed the “Concerto books through Oct. 31, of Washington County Library, for Two Violins in D Minor” followed by a prize drawing. 19955 Forest Rd. N. in Forest by J. S. Bach and were In addition, the Loft Literary Lake, conducts a sale of used accompanied on piano by Center offers a writing class library materials and donations their mother Emily Montzka. for youth 13-18 entitled Oct. 2-4. Info: www. Ariana attends Century "Writing Fan Fiction” Oct. 24 co.washington.mn.us/library. Junior High and Natasha from 10:30 a.m. to noon. At • Those with intellectual, studies music at U of M. 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26 the developmental disabilities or • Rotary International District Teen Book Club discussed mental illness with Medicaid Governor Marlene Gargulak the first book in the Ranger's Waivers are invited to training spoke to the Forest Lake Apprentice Series by John entitled “Housing Options” Rotary club recently on Flanagan. from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, “Being a Gift to the World.” Oct. 22, at the Forest Lake • The Wyoming Library Service Center, 19955 Forest UP NORTH Tuesday Afternoon Book Road N. Dinner provided. Club discusses “Lowland” Info: 651-430-6569 or Karen. • "Taste of the Holidays" by Jhumpa Lahiri at 2 p.m. Brown@co.washington. is held from 11:30 a.m. To Tuesday, Oct. 13. mn.us. 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1 at

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Kathy Feste: Welder of 5,000 cans Q: Where are you from, how old are you and where do you live now? A: I grew up in Amery, Wisconsin, I'm 53 and I live in Stillwater with my husband Tucker and Willy, our dog. Q: How and when did you get started as an artist? A: I've been interested in many different art mediums for as long as I can remember. In the last five years I've gotten a little more serious and braver about selling my work on commission and participating in juried art shows. Q: Are you self-taught, or do you have formal training in art? A: For the most part, I'm self taught. I did take a few art classes during my early college years at UW-LaCrosse. Q: In what media do you work these days? A: I work with recycled metal and found objects to create sculpture pieces for home and garden. Q: What are the most unusual materials or tools you use in your art, if any? A: I use tin cans of every size. I have in my possession 5,000-plus tin cans friends and family graciously collect for me on a weekly basis. I also repurpose bottle caps, buttons and beads. I'm pretty proud of my welding unit I'm learning to use, and happy it doesn't scare me as much as it used to. Q: What usually inspires you in your art? Does your art tend to have commonalities of theme, color, texture or design? A: I get inspired when I figure out a new way to cut and shape a simple utilitar-

Submitted photos Stillwater artist Kathy Feste, bottom left, said she’s stockpiled 5,000-plus tin cans she will use to cut and weld into sculptures such as the flowers shown here

ian object (i.e. a tin can) and turn it into a beautiful sculpture. I think I've barely scratched the surface with what I can do with a can to make it "fancy.” I've been exploring using brighter colors, new painting techniques, designs and textures in my work. Q: How do you market your art? A: I have a Facebook site called Fancy Cans, a website Fancycans.com (that needs lots of work) and I also participate in art shows in Wisconsin and Minnesota. Q: At what price range

is your art offered? A: From $5 to $200. Q: What is it about your art to which people seem to respond? A: They love that my work is made from recycled and repurposed objects. Many comment how how they didn't realize my sculptures are made from tin cans. Q: What is the most challenging part of creating your art? A: Not having a shop or dedicated work space. For the past five years, I've been working outside on my back patio on good

weather days and in the basement when it's raining or too cold. Q: Do you have a "claim to fame" as an artist? A: I think I'm the only artist in the area making art from tin cans. Q: Are you a full-time artist or do you have a day job? A: I work as a naturalist at Warner Nature Center and work on my art whenever I can, especially during the summer months. Q: What else do you do in your spare time? A: Working on house remodeling projects, taking

my dog Willy on mini-adventures, taking fun classes and being a lifelong learner, and getting together with friends and family. Q: What is your five-year plan as an artist? A: I want an art studio so I can continue to create new, awesome Fancy Cans designs and have fun doing it.

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1| LINDER “It was very sad,” she noted. “None of us wanted the business to close — we had been there our entire lives. For me, I was just proud to be part of the community all those years, and the quality of the plants we grew. But it was kind of a perfect storm. All kinds of things happened at once, and financially we couldn’t make a go.” Linder spent a couple years “puttering around,” feeling she was too young to retire but not excited about working for someone else again. Then she overheard a conversation about former Tamarack owner Tracy Mazanec planning to close the 43-year-old gallery because he couldn’t find the right buyer. She went over to check it out, contacted Oakdale resident Henderson to ask if she wanted in, then bought the business the next day. The gallery opened under the new ownership May 1. “I thought it would be a perfect fit for the two of us,” she said. “I just love Stillwater, I always have, so it’s been really fun.” Henderson studied graphic art at UWStout before earning a B.S. in photography from Brown College in Mendota Heights. She now works primarily in graphite drawing, but hadn’t tried to sell much of her work before joining Tamarack. Linder has always been artistic, drawing several works now displayed at her home, and has taken to painting 4- by 4-inch ceramic

tiles with alcohol ink as relatively inexpensive gallery offerings (they sell for $25 each). Running the gallery requires a different pace than running the garden center, she noted, since sales at the gallery are often intermittent. One day she might sell a major piece such as the life-sized “Wild Bill” sculpture recently purchased by Cowboy Slim's in uptown Minneapolis; another day the store might see very little traffic. “In the garden center in the spring, it was so busy you’d just sell, sell, sell,” she remembered. “Here, you might go weeks without a big sale.” Other hurdles involve competing with the art sold at chain and big box stores, she said, at a time when “people are tight with their pocketbooks.” Also challenging her at the new business is the chance to get creative with marketing. She’s both ramping up social media and email messaging and experimenting with direct marketing methods such as the one that worked for the sale of the cowboy — contacting as many area cowboy boys as she could think of to show them photos of the piece. “Art (involves) much more niche marketing, thinking of ways to find somebody who would be interested,” she noted. “It’s a learning curve for me — I’m thinking ‘What else can I sell like that?’” In the business’ five-year plan, she said, is to continue to offer a mix of pieces at various price points. Right now the gallery exhibits work of about 40 artists. “One of the things we found right away is, there’s a lot of traffic through the store, and not everybody is looking for a painting or to spend a lot of money,” she noted. “We’re trying to develop and find things that are still art and still handmade, with a lower price point.” Linder teams with Henderson and employee Kate Vichich, who has worked with Tamarack as a framing expert for 25 years, to look over regional applicants’ work in

Submitted photos Clockwise from top: the Wild Bill sculpture Linder sold; Megan Henderson works in the store; Linder on a ride; and a work by Henderson.

determining what to carry on consignment at Tamarack. One requirement: the artist can’t sell work elsewhere in Stillwater. “We’ve turned some away because we don’t think it’s right for us,” she said. “We have to look at what we think will sell. It can be just kind of a gut feeling … but just because I don’t like something doesn’t mean someone else won’t.” When not working, Linder likes to trail

ride, play racquetball and spend time with her husband Ross Henderson, a retired chiropractor, and their son Andy, a Tartan High School senior. Neither plan to become involved with the gallery. And yes, she had a nice, if somewhat less elaborate, garden at her home these days. “It’s down a little bit in how many flowers I plant,” she said. “I went from having anything of my heart’s desire to ‘All of a sudden I have to budget this now.’”

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• Theft of a motor vehicle was reported in a civil incident at Third and Olive Sept. 13. It was located. • Several local hotels reported obscene phone calls Sept. 13 • A stolen vehicle was reported at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church on Olive Street W. Sept. 13. Police found the car has been left in reverse, with keys in the ignition, and it rolled into a neighboring yard. • Two cement statues were tipped in a yard on Oak Glen Drive Sept. 14 • Police checked the welfare of a homeless man on Curve Crest Boulevard then on Linson Circle Sept. 14. The issue has been ongoing. • Identity theft was reported on Sterling Way Sept. 14. • A mentally disabled male reportedly choked a caregiver on Manning and Highway 36 Sept. 14 • A grill fire was reported on Benson Boulevard W. Sept. 15 • Gunshot noises were reported on both Everett Street S. and Hidden Valley Lane Sept. 15 • A Stillwater man on a bike fell and broke his cell phone during an altercation with a woman’s dog on Fifth Street N. Sept. 15. He was told to seek small claims court if he wanted reimbursement. • A 20-year-old man with a BB gun and a knife was reported parked in a vehicle at Benson Park Sept. 16. The gun was confiscated because the man has an “extensive suicidal history.” • Police responded to a possible abduction near Oak Park Elementary on Osman Avenue N. Sept. 16 after a woman was seen pulling a child back into a vehicle. It turned out to involve a disciplinary issue. • A vulnerable adult was missing at Olive Street W. Sept. 16, then found. • Police were asked to check the 13-year-old girl on welfare of a 13-ye Sept. 16. She was Maryknoll Drive S intersection wearing sitting in the inte pajamas. Superman pajam marijuana was • The selling of m alleged near the public restroom on Sept. 16 Main Street N. Se bikes was reported at • Theft of two bik Rutherford Road Sept. Ruthe 16 • A noise complaint was lodged on Olive Street W. Sept. 16 regarding nearby construction. • A complaint was lodged on Third Street S. Sept. 16 after someone was burning papers to prevent identity theft. — City reports

•The Washington County Board of Commissioners set a proposed tax levy of $93.87 million (a 3.5 percent increase) for the county’s 2016 budget Sept. 15. The Housing and Redevelopment Authority levy was set at $4.6 million and the Regional Rail Authority levy, $750,600. Non-levy revenue are projected at $94.1 million. The proposal means the owner of a median-valued home ($247,400) would see an $18 increase in taxes, assuming a 1 percent value increase. Operating expenditures are projected at $157.2 million (an increase of 3.46 percent) with capital expenditures of $46.6 million including bond-funded projects totaling $20 million. A public hearing on the budget will be Dec. 1, and the final budget will be set Dec. 15 • Washington County conducts a household hazardous waste and electronics collection in Hugo from 8 a.m. to noon Oct. 3 at the Public Works Garage, 6900 137th St. N. Document shredding available. • Andrew Weaver of May Township was re-appointed to the Carnelian-Marine Watershed District board through June of 2018. • The board approved the sale of nonconservation tax-forfeited land to be used for roadway right-of-way or trails. Two of the properties are in Mahtomedi (selling for $700 and $1,400), with one each in Denmark Township ($700) and Oakdale ($1,500). The properties will be used for right-of-way for future improvements and as part of a regional trail. • The board will send a letter of comment on the 2035 Long-Term Comprehensive Plan for the Lake Elmo Airport, based on info gathered at two open houses conducted by the MAC and the board’s own discussion. Among the board's points: - The MAC should address concerns of residents in West Lakeland Township and Baytown Township related to increased noise and impact on surrounding neighborhoods, as well as data about the need for extended runways. - The MAC should work cooperatively with West Lakeland and Baytown townships on any potential realignment of 30th

Street. - Efforts of the MAC are acknowledged to accommodate the future of the CSAH 15/Manning Avenue Corridor in its current alignment. Improvements to operations and safety have been identified. Urban development is expected to increase to the west of the airport, resulting in additional pressure on the existing transportation system. • Under a new joint powers agreement, the city of Bayport will join Forest Lake, Cottage Grove and Woodbury as part of the Washington County Narcotics Task Force. The force investigates the illegal selling, buying, and possession of dangerous drugs or narcotics. • The county will auction off tax-forfeited land parcels at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 23 at the Washington County Government Center in Stillwater. Sale items include a singlefamily home in Cottage Grove and a duplex in Stillwater.. Go to www.co.washington. mn.us and search “tax forfeited land” for more information. • Four companies will do natural habitat restoration in three Washington County parks. In Lake Elmo Park Reserve, Minnesota Native Landscapes Inc. will remove shrubs from 20 acres of oak forest and follow up with treatments at a cost of $55,200, while Stantec Consulting Services Inc. will do a wetland habitat enhancement project on more than 27 acres of wetlands at a cost of $84,200. The county received $430,000 in funding from the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council Fund for such projects. • In keeping in step with five of the past six years, the Chisago County Board of Commissioners voted to set the 2016 preliminary levy at the same amount as the 2015 levy, representing a zero percent increase in property taxes. “Chisago County homeowners and businesses need a break to encourage a continued economic recovery,” said Commissioner Ben Montzka. “County employees have worked very hard to continue to provide excellent local services in the face of significant funding cuts.” — Press releases

Funding sought for funeral of slain woman FOREST LAKE — A GoFundMe site accepting donations for the Sept. 21 funeral of Grace Ann VanNorman had collected $6,565 from 141 donors at press time The 36-year-old Forest Lake woman was the victim of domestic violence Sept. 11 lat an apartment at 956 12th St. SW, Apartment 206. Charged with second-degree murder was Forest Lake resident Lauren Mason Grove Lynch, 27. VanNorman is survived by her husband Tod Van Norman; father Bruce Montgomery and stepmother, Linda; mother Julie VanNorman Ann Montgomery; sisters, Emily Montgomery-Hennessy (Pete St. Martin, Paul Hennessy), Elizabeth Montgomery (Sadi Khan), and Anna Montgomery (Chris Peters); and a host of family and friends. “Anyone who knew Gracie knows that she was a wonderful, bright, carefree spirit who could make anyone laugh at any time,” said a memorial on the GoFundMe page. “She was one of the brightest souls that has ever walked the planet.” Donations for $8,000 in funeral expenses are still being accepted at www.gofundme. com/a67uy8, with money left over to benefit charities and efforts which benefit victims of and efforts to prevent domestic violence. — Michelle Miron

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New General Store owners adding new products BY SUZANNE LINDGREN

MARINE ON ST. CROIX — Cheryl Arcand wasn’t struck by inspiration the instant she found out Marine’s General Store was for sale. In fact, she’d known the news for weeks before the thought occurred to share it with her husband, a longtime grocer. "I had seen an article in the paper about Andy and Karen [Kramer] putting it up for sale," she said. "I didn't really think anything of it until one day Gordon was driving home from work. He hadn't had a good day and I remarked, 'Well, there's a store for sale in Marine.'" Though Gordon was willing to take a look at the store, he doubted they’d ever own it. "I really had no thought I'd be in the running to get it,” he said. "But I talked with Andy about merchandising ideas and how to set the aisles, and he kind of liked that." The Kramers had made several improvements to the store's infrastructure in the decade they owned it: fixing the roof, adding a solar panel, replacing refrigeration and expanding the deli. "He did a great job setting it up to make it a business,” said Gordon. “I saw an opportunity to improve on the retail side and make it more profitable." Since the Arcands took over July 15, the New Richmond couple has been pulling long days. Both kept their previous jobs, hers with Washington County and his as assistant grocery manager at Cub Foods in Stillwater.

"I started out pushing carts like everyone else," said Gordon. "I worked my way up through many departments into full time — maintenance manager, then night crew manager. When I got to days, I realized department managers get kicked around a lot to different stores. I don't want to be relocated, so I turned down a promotion to stay where I'm at." Though looking forward to being his own boss, Gordon said he plans to continue with Cub while he works to help the General Store turn a profit. He's been working long hours to change sets in the aisles and set up new vendors, but once finished he plans to be at the store about 20 hours a week. Cheryl, responsible for gift-buying, backchecking prices and managing the Scoop (starting next summer), has been spending 12 to 13-hour days at the store when not working her other job. The Kramers' management staff will stay in place, and the Arcands are hiring a cashier and deli staff. "We're looking for employees that would like a nice relaxed atmosphere,” said Gordon Arcand. “It doesn't pay a lot, but there's an employee discount and it's a fun place to work." The couple's 21-year-old son Adam is already staffing the register part-time. Additions and improvements are on the way. Initially, the couple planned to add public restrooms to the building, but power

Submitted photo Gordon and Cheryl Arcand, new owners of Marine’s General Store, outside the store Aug. 6. The couple purchased the store from Andy and Karen Kramer, taking over day-to-day operations July 15.

outages caused by storm damage during the ownership transition changed their priorities. "The first week we were open the power went out twice," noted Gordon Arcand. "By the end of the week we'd been out for 17 hours, so we lost product and had to make an insurance claim. That's a big step backwards and our finances will be tied up with insurance for awhile." Now, a generator tops their list of improvements, which would keep essentials like coolers and the cash register running

when the electricity fails. In his first few weeks as head buyer, Gordon added organic produce, whole food cereals and other breakfast fare to the aisles. He’s also trying out natural body-care products such as fluoride-free toothpaste. Though the store is small, the couple has identified a few opportunities for expansion. They're hoping to extend the deli's product line and to include wholesale and custom cake decorating through the bakery. "Now, it's just getting used to buying for a small store," Gordon concluded.

Mahtomedi's Wildwood Artist Groups stage dramas on Series 25th lineup announced

responding to dementia

BY SUZANNE LINDGREN

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ST. CROIX VALLEY — Recognizing memory loss isn’t always easy, whether it’s in a stranger or old friend. But for people living with all kinds of mental decline, being surrounded by community members who see the signs and know how to respond can make everyday interactions positive, from the grocery store checkout to church or the library. Memory loss is one aspect of dementia, a broad term for a decline in mental ability that interferes with daily life. Alzheimer’s is the most common form, comprising 60 to 80 percent of cases. In an effort to help local residents learn how to support community members with dementia, the St. Croix Valley Foundation’s teaming up with local organization to present a series of plays about dementia. Part of a larger effort called “The Remember Project,” the series aims to stimulate community conversation around Alzheimer’s and dementia. The idea is based on a book by Margaret A. Noel called “The MemoryCare Plays,” according to Angie Pilgrim, a grants and programs officer with the St. Croix Valley Foundation. She described them as “one-act plays that are beautifully written, that address dementia and

Alzheimer’s.” The plays are pared down to the bare essentials and a small traveling cast will visit several venues, performing throughout the St. Croix Valley. “Steering into the Skid” follows a couple dealing with the early progression of dementia over the course of a year. In parts of the 20- to 30-minute production, it’s not clear who has the declining mental ability. “What does it mean to be part of a dementia-friendly community?” asked Loralee DiLorenzo, who is helping organize the upcoming performance in Marine. “Part of the answer is what each community is supposed to be figuring out.” — Suzanne Lindgren is editor of the Marine Country Messenger

MAHTOMEDI — The Wildwood Artist Series, a committee of the Mahtomedi Area Educational Foundation, announces its 25th anniversary series with a list of performers attractive to all ages. All events are held in the Chautauqua Fine Arts Center, the fine arts wing of Mahtomedi High School. Season tickets for the four main events are $80 adults, $60 senior (62+) and $45 students, with events also priced individually. Tickets may be purchased at www.wildwoodartistseries.com or by calling 651-269-9888. • At 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, the Mahtomedi Music Faculty take the stage, performing in a gamut of musical styles. Tickets: $20/$15/$12 • Pat Donohue and the Prairie All Stars perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5. Donohue is joined by Gary Raynor (bass), Peter Johnson (percussion), Richard Kriehn (mandolin/violin), and local virtuoso Butch Thompson (piano/clari-

Submitted photo Worldwide jazz performer Butch Thompson, a Marine on St. Croix native, performs Feb. 5 in Mahtomedi with four other accomplished musicians.

net) for an evening of blues, swing, R&B and original tunes. Tickets: $20/$15/$12 • The final event is at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 8 when Chan Poling (piano), John Munson (bass), and Steve Roehm (vibraphone) of The New Standards reinterpret selections from a wide variety of genres.

Tickets: $25/$20/$15. • A special event not included in the series is the Summer Camp Scholarship Recipient Recital, which spotlights district students who received summer art scholarships at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28. Tickets: $10/$8/$5. — Press release

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Big River Farms hopes to grow in Wilder Forest

BY MICHELLE MIRON

BY SUZANNE LINDGREN

Editor

MARINE ON ST. CROIX — When Joel Kellum describes his vision of a “forest farm” on land that’s now Wilder Forest, he’s dreaming 100 years in the future. Inside the dream, cherry and peach trees line the farm’s drive, arching over raspberry bushes and strawberry plants. Honeybees flit between flowers, gathering nectar and pollinating flowers that will transform into fruit. The food and waste of chickens and pigs are integrated into a system that supplies the surrounding community not only with fruit, vegetables, nuts, eggs, mushrooms and meat, but a chance to see how food can be grown to benefit land, water and other living creatures. The educational piece is far from an afterthought. For Kellum, farm manager at the Minnesota Food Association’s Big River Farms, creating a place for people to learn is motivation for the rest of the work. “I see more people coming in for more educational opportunities, not just a vegetable program run six months a year,” he said of the farm’s potential expansion. “We’re looking at maple syrup production, year-round egg production, we’re looking at putting in fruits and berries and mushrooms, continuing fullseason agriculture and integrating these systems.” Within the 100-year plan will be a five-year plan and a 30year plan, all building toward an abundant and resilient future for the farm and surrounding communities. But before the vision can be implemented, the MFA must acquire Wilder Forest. In its current setup, MFA leases farmland from the Wilder Foundation, a nonprofit community-aid organization based in St. Paul. The foundation bought the property in 1957 as a place for city dwellers to connect with wilderness. But over the years the organization’s focus sharpened toward inner-city services, fading in the countryside. Wilder stopped operating its wilderness education campus in 2003. In 2005, MFA began leasing land from the foundation for an immigrant-training program and May Farm CSA. In 2007, the association changed the farm’s name to Big River Farms and began distributing food grown by farmers in its training program. In recent years, the Wilder Foundation has been looking to sell its May Township forest property, and in September 2014 conveyed a third of its 932 acres to the neighboring Lee and Rose Warner Nature Center. Roughly 600 acres remain. MFA would like to buy all of it. May Township gave preliminary approval of MFA’s plan for a forest farm — and ultimately, the purchase — April 2. Washington County’s Board of Commissioners lent its support Aug. 4, even indicating the county would spring for an appraisal if and when the time comes. With support from the township and county in hand, the food association needs only one thing to move the purchase forward: money. It has applied for $6 million through the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources, funds earmarked for environmental and natural resource projects. MFA staff will know in mid-September whether its proposal has made a shortlist for potential grantees. If it has, staff will meet with the commission in late September to explain its vision in further detail. Ian Marvy, an urban farmer of 18 years and volunteer member of the project’s land-acquisition committee, believes the LCCMR funds are a good fit. He’s optimistic about the grant outcome, partly because preservation of the forest is important to the township and county. “May Township and Washington County both feel that this land is important,” he said. "Agriculture is the intersection of science and nature and … we’re lucky to have a citizenry from Minnesota that wants this type of thing to happen.” While Marvy says MFA will pursue the property even if it doesn’t get the grant, he’s hopeful the LCCMR will see the value of the project. Marvy and Kellum see the project as restorative for both the land and community. “It’s regenerative,” said Marvy. “This 600 acres has the right mix of [land types] that’s really important. … there’s old growth here and wetlands. When a forest abuts a prairie, the most biologically rich area is the 20 feet in both directions. We have a unique opportunity to study it, manage it, work it.“ Creating connections within the community is another outcome of the proposal. That's already happening at Big River Farms, where Hmong farmers work next to East African, Mexican-American and European-American farmers. “Agriculture can bring people together across borders in a way that’s undervalued," said Marvy. "When you’re growing food, you’re growing community.”

FOREST LAKE — A new women's clothing boutique is expected to open in Forest Lake by the first or second week in October. Owning a franchise of the Apple Valleybased Mainstream Boutique will be Inver Grove Heights resident Kellee Nightengale, who most recently worked in sales and event management for the beauty industry. “I'll carry unique merchandise you're not going to find in chain stores,” she said of her product mix, which will include both accessories and clothing (sizes small through XL). “I'd say it's going to be more fun — merchandise you can wear to all kinds of different things. It's more fashionista type.” The 48-year-old entrepreneur said the 2,400-square-foot store will be one of the largest franchises in the state, partly because she saw the new space next to Starbucks at 2009 W. Broadway Ave. as ideal. Market research conducted with the franchisor recognized area demand for more women's clothing vendors, she said. The store marks her first self-owned business. “My goal is to get really involved with Forest Lake and the community, not just opening the store and being open for business,” she said. “We'll probably end up moving closer to here as well.” Established in 1991, franchisor Mainstream uses its buying power to carry a wide variety of women's clothing, accessories and shoes bought internationally; franchisees may then choose their own merchandise mix based on their own customer demographics and preferences. Nightengale hopes to draw from a territory bounded at the south by the White Bear Lake Mainstream, at the east by the Stillwater Mainstream and at the west by the Blaine franchise. She expects 80 percent of her customer base to be age 30 and older, a demographic to which Starbucks also caters. The store will initially employ four people. She said she sought a career change and considered other franchises before selecting Mainstream. She described herself as something of a clotheshorse. “Being in the fashion industry through hair, I definitely had to be on trend all the time,” she noted. “I had been to several Mainstreams, and that kind of got me. There are several (others) in the cities already, so it was either north of south … and this area is growing and seems like it's in need of a Mainstream. There's not a lot here for women's clothing.” While she recognized challenges like marketing and “keeping fresh” the merchandise mix, she thinks establishing a customer base will be rewarding. She plans to continually conduct research on new

— Suzanne Lindgren is editor of the Marine Country Messenger

Forest Lake's Mainstream Boutique set to draw fashionistas

Submitted photos Above, fashions such as these shown on the Mainstream website are described as “unique on-trend apparel and accessories at an attractive price point.” Below is new Forest Lake Mainstream Boutique owner Kellee Nightengale.

fashions and take advantage of seminars offered by the company. “The hours are a given,” she laughed. “But a lot of Mainstreams have the same customers coming in, and they become friends. I'm just super excited to get started.

It's obviously my goal to be one of the top franchises.” Nightengale welcomes employment applications for the holiday season; please see “Mainstream Boutique-Forest Lake, MN” on Facebook.

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Frank Watson is a local Meteorologist who operates a weather station in White Bear Lake. Weather data and observation are from his weather station and trips around the area. Frank can be found on the internet at WeathermanWatson.com.

weather tidbits Brought to you by WeathermanWatson.com SUNRISE / SUNSET Fri September 25 7:04 7:03 Sat September 26 7:05 7:01

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Severe thunderstorms hit southeastern Minnesota on September 24, 2005. Owatonna totals 3 inches of rain and the city of Minnesota Lake is hit with 1.75 inch hail.

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• Angie Ryan, FLAHS softball coach of 11 years, has taken a job as assistant coach at the University of St. Thomas. • In his spare time, Forest Lake chiropractor Dr. Brian Carpenter races muscle cars. • Forest Lake holds a grand opening at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30 for its new outdoor community fitness area for seniors, located just behind the Senior Center at 767 Fourth St. SW. The equipment was funded by a grant from Allina Health. • Crowned Homecoming king and queen Friday at FLAHS were Nate Patterson and Megan Hultgren. See footage of football and dance team members dancing together at the pep fest at www.youtube.com/watch?v=88wEK39iSNc. • Fall hydrant flushing started in Forest Lake this week. • Wyoming native Paul Cram was recently interviewed by the Southport, England news about his new audio book “The Face Stealer.” See the link on his Facebook page. • Forest Lake’s former city hall parking lot at 220 Lake St. N. now serves as overflow parking for Lakeside Memorial Park. • Finders of the Hidden Stagecoach during Wyoming Stagecoach Days were Heidi Cooper and her kids Evan (14), Addie (10) and Isaiah (7) .

• Stillwater’s Water Street Inn and Cover Park Manor have installed solar panels as energy sources, according to owner Chuck Dougherty. • Stillwater could host a team from the North American Hockey League by next fall if Stillwater Rec Center Manager Doug Brady is successful in his recruiting efforts. •Achieving first place in the 10 mile and 5K of the Stillwater Log Run Sept. 19 were (respectively) Bill Feyereisen and Morgan Dixon and Luke Salik and Jessica Paschke. • Online sources report that SAHS grad Nichole Beattie wrote for an FX Network show airing now called “The Bastard Executioner” and is now working on anNBC series involving the Wizard of Oz legend that’s set to debut next year. It’s called “Emerald City.” • Splat Tag Zombie Hunt in Lake Elmo, the Halloween attraction started last year, is now being called Military Zombie Hunt. This year concessions are available. Opening date is Oct. 9. More info: www. militaryzombiehunt.com. • Ask John at the bar at Lake Elmo Inn about the time he caught 60 sunfish on Big Marine Lake, then the chef sold them out as catch of the day.

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Submitted photo Bayport restaurant plans to donate its Sept 24 revenues to local food shelf Valley Outreach. Here, owner Olivier Rambout and friend present their “Spoon Selfie” as part of Feeding America's campaign for Hunger Awareness.

Submitted photo Alumni from the SAHS girls swim and dive team were on hand to witness history in the making Sept. 17 when Coach Brian Luke set a state record with 125 consecut ive dual meet wins. The previous record was held by his 89-year-old father, Elmer (inset) who coached at Hopkins from the late 1970s to early 1990s.

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Calendar of Events Tin T in Bins prese presents local and musical artists artists most Fr Fridays and Saturdays. Come relax and enjoy quality qua entertainment, dinner and drinks in a beautiful environment envir in downtown Stillwater. Please check website web for our entrainment schedule. Charlie’s Pub is hosting Live Irish Music. Enjoy an entertain entertaining night of lively Irish music and friendship at Char Charlie’s Pub (located in the Water Street Inn) most Frida Fridays and Saturdays from 7:3011:30 pm.

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S Scene on Main M i Trick or Treating Main Street Style... Last Saturday and Sunday of October from noon to 4pm Bring your little Disney Princesses, Ninjas and Minecraft Characters to Historic Downtown Stillwater for Trick or treating. Participating businesses will display a Trick or treat sign and will hand out a treat to all participants.

Storytime Tro Trolley presented by Stillwater Trolley Co. and Valley Bo Bookseller Saturdays through October 10th.

Stillwater Harvest Har Fest October 10-11 Mark your calendar for this fun ﬁlled weekend event including fun, food, and a GIANT PUMPKIN CONTEST. While in town stop by your favorite IBA member shop or restaurant. Check out Discover Stillwater for more information.

Ladies Night Out in Dowtown Stillwater November 5th. Gather your friends and head to Historic Main Street Stillwater for a fun evening. Start at one of our unique boutiques and then shop and dine your way around town to the finale party where you’ll have a chance to win prizes. Starting and finale locations change each time, so find us on Facebook or on our website for more details as the dates drawn near!

Authors After Hours - Mark Berriman presented by Valley Bookseller Friday, September 25th

Northern Grape Stomp Presented by Northern Vineyards at Northern Vineyards September 26, 2015 Yoga + Acupuncture Workshop Thur., October 15th 6:00 - 7:30pm Healing within Acupuncture 126 S 2nd st. Stillwater, $25, class led by Marilyn Calver and Aimee Van Ostrand, L.Ac. www.healingwithinacupuncture.com g p

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