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Superior Hiking Trail: Of bears, berries and bearing up
Guest Columnist BY QUINLAN BONNETT “Don’t just accept discomfort — embrace it.” Those are the words my dad spoke to me on our first day of the Superior Hiking Trail as we moved speedily through the rain. They would be helpful during my 260mile journey from the Canadian border to Duluth. There would be much discomfort, whether it was being stung by 12 angry wasps, hiking over mountainous, rugged terrain in blazing heat and heavy humidity or trudging through the cold, wet rain. I never exactly embraced the discomfort, but I did get used to it. The trip was an adventurous experience of a lifetime, a great chance to see a variety of stunning nature. We hiked through beautiful pine and deciduous forests that sheltered us from the harsh elements. We crossed crystal clear rivers and streams that tumbled over rocks as they ventured toward Lake Superior, and we skirted glacier-carved lakes that fed those rivers. Two of my favorites were Lake Agnes and Bear Lake. My dad marked those down on our map so we could return to them and camp with the rest of our family. Most of the time, we filtered our drinking water from these lakes, rivers and streams. We carried most of our food, but the trail offered us a special treat of delicious raspberries we picked and ate daily. Besides the beautiful nature, there was some unwelcome nature too.
One morning I hiked ahead of my dad, and a bear came out of the woods where it turned its head and growled at me. I freaked out aked and ran all the way back to my campsite where my dad was finishing packing up. After fter that, whenever I was nott near my dad, I remembered to whistle to avoid startling another bear. In addition to the beautiful wildlife, the hike was an experience of a lifetime because my dad and I got to spend so much time together. We talked more in those two weeks than most families talk in a year.
We spent all day talking as we hiked. The experience will be forever in my mind, and I will always ttreasure the time spent together. Even tthough my dad and I were enjoying ourselves, we started to miss our family. o That motivated us to hike even faster and T get home two days early. The trip showed me how important family is to me, and I was glad to get home. wa My 13-day experience has changed me for f the better. I have always had a can-do aattitude, and being able to accomplish tthat feat has boosted my confidence even ffurther. Before we started, my dad was worried I would not be able to keep a 20w mile per day average. However early on m in the trip, he realized that would be no problem for me. I have also become more pr mentally tough due to all the discomforts me experienced. Doing that had nothing but I ex positive impacts I will take with me my pos whole life. I wish all kids would have the who chance chan to do something like I did. — For his 12th birthday, Quinlan Bonnett of Fo Forest Lake thru-hiked the Superior Hiking Trail from Canada to Duluth.
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ARCHERY IN THE PARKS When: 1 to 3 p.m. Aug. 29 and 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 30 Where: William O-Brien State Park, Highway 95 near Marine Details: Certified archery instructors teach those 8 and older. Bows and arrows provided. Contact: 651-433-0500
SEPTEMBER PLAY: ‘A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE’
When: Through Sept. 6 Where: St. Croix Festival Theatre, 210 N. Washington St., St. Croix Falls, Wis. Details: $13.50 to $26. Classic drama by Tennessee Williams. Contact: www. festivaltheatre.org or 715-483-3387
MONARCH TAGGING EVENT When: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 5 Where: Warner Nature Center, 15375 Norell Ave. N., Marine Details: Learn about, catch and tag monarch butterflies to study their journey to Mexico. Contact: Register at 651433-2427, ext. 10.
WYOMING STAGECOACH DAYS When: Sept. 11 to 13 Where: Mostly downtown Wyoming Details: Live music, kids’ activities, stagecoach rides, bingo, pancake breakfast, etc. Contact: 651-462-0575
Out in the valley PROGRAM: 'REDTAILED HAWK' When: 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29 Where: Lake Elmo Park Reserve, C.R. 10 and C.R. 19 Details: By Warner Nature Center. Free with parking pass. Contact: 651-430-8370 or www.co.washington. mn.us/park.
MUSIC IN THE MEADOW When: 3-6 pm Sunday Aug. 30 Where: Gasthaus Bavarian Hunter, 8390 Lofton Ave. N. Stillwater Details: Enjoy outdoor music at the Gasthaus. Contact; 651439-7128 or www. gasthausbavarianhunter.com
DISCOVER STILLWATER'S FOX SPORTS NORTH VIEWING PARTY When: 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30 Where: Lift Bridge Brewing Co., 1900 Tower Dr. W., Stillwater Details: Watch new show at 4 p.m. about great things to do in Stillwater, featuring the brewery and other amenities.
SEPTEMBER MINNESOTA STARWATCH PARTY
When: 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4 Where: Lake Elmo Park Reserve, C.R. 10 and C.R. 19 Details: Free with parking pass. Meteorologist Mike Lynch of WCCO discusses constellations via large reflecting telescopes.
HUDSON BADLANDS SHEEPDOG TRIALS When: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m Sept. 4-6, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 7 Where: Badlands SnoPark, 772 Kinney Rd., Hudson, Wis. Details: International sheepherding competition sponsored by Wisconsin Working Sheep Dog Association. $7. Contact: wwsda.org
ST. CROIX VALLEY TRIATHLON When: 7:30 am Sat., Sept. 5 Where: Lakefront Park, 100 Walnut St, Hudson Details: Olympic and sprint course; swim, bike run. Kids Triathlon at 1, ages 5-12. Contact: www. finalstretch.com/triathlons/ st.-croix-valley-triathlon
WALDFEST AT GASTHAUS When: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 7 (Labor Day) Where: Gasthaus Bavarian Hunter restaurant, 8390
‘KIDS CAN BE ARTISTS TOO’ When: Painting Sept. 11-12, judging Sept. 13 at 3 p.m. Where: Wyoming Stagecoach Days Details: Free outdoor workshop by Wyoming Area Creative Arts Community. Kids use potters wheels or paint with acrylics on canvases.on easels. Contact: www. wyomingcreativearts.org.
LINWOOD FAMILY FUN DAY When: 7:15 a.m. to after fireworks Saturday, Sept. 12 Details: Midway games, live entertainment, kids’ activities, Talent show, magician Karl Achilles, car and tractors shows, 5K (see www.linwoodcovenant.com), live music, dance, fireworks, First Annual Linwood Cow Pie Toss. Contact: Volunteers needed; call 651-408-8678. Schedule: http://linwoodtownship. govoffice.com.
19TH ANNUAL FRANCONIA ARTISTS AND ARTISTS CELEBRATION When: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sept. 12 Where: Franconia Sculpture Park, 29836 St. Croix Trail, Shafer Details: Live music, food, family art/craft projects, guided tours. Contact: www.franconia.org
40TH ANNUAL SCANDIA TACO DAZE/FOURTH ANNUAL RUNNING OF MEATBALLS When: 11 a.m. to ? Sept. 12 Where: Highway 97.C.R. 3 in Scandia Details: Games, vendors, artists, musicians, dancers, cars,
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beer garden, dodgeball tourney. Meatball running before 3 p.m. parade. Theme is “Pirates of the Scandiaribbean” featuring Jack Sparrow impersonator . Contact: http:// scandiamarinelions. homestead.com
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SIXTH ANNUAL PAT CHEYNE MEMORIAL GOLF FUNDRAISER When: Golf starts 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12 Where: Forest Hills Golf Club, 7530 210th St. N., Forest Lake Details: $90 includes dinner, wine tasting, prizes. Funds scholarships for FLAHS grads. Contact: Register at www. patcheynegolfevent.com
When: 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17 Where: 8174 Lake Dr., Lino Lakes Details: Free, but proceeds support grants for Forest Lake Schools. Beer, win and food tasting, music by FLAHS string quartet, live auction, raffles. Contact: www.TEFFLA.org
42ND ANNUAL MARINE ART FAIR When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 19 and 20 Where: Downtown Marine. Benefits Marine Public Safety Dept. Contact: marineonstcroix. org or 651-433-3636
Third Annual Amazing Race/Operation Valley Challenge
Lofton Ave., Stillwater Details: Artie Schaefer Band plays 1 to 5 p.m. Free admission. Beer garden, brats. Contact: www. gasthausbavarianhunter.com
When: 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 29 (race takes 1.5 to 3 hours) Where: Autumn Hills Park, Oak Park Heights Details: Ten different team challenges including trivia, service projects,
COMEDY: 'MAKING GOD LAUGH'
food, etc. For all ages. Biggest fundraiser for St. Croix Valley Lumberjacks. Cost is $16. Contact: http://operationvalley.eventbrite.com
When: Sept. 11-27 Where: Phipps Center for the Arts, Hudson Details: Tickets $15 to $24. Contact: 715-386-8409 or www.ThePhipps.org.
SEVENTH ANNUAL PICKIN' AND GRINNIN' PARTY When: 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12 to 3 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 13 Where: Lift Bridge Brewery, 1900 Tower Dr. W., Stillwater Details: Live music, beer. Help harvest hops for annual batch of Harvestor beer.
14TH ANNUAL WASHINGTON COUNTY BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL
Ave., Stillwater Details: Free. Live music, tours, wine sampling, stomping competitions. Contact: 651-430-3310 or Facebook
GRANT HERITAGE DAYS FIFTH ANNUAL TRACTOR PARADE When: Noon Saturday, Sept. 12 Where: Starts at Gasthaus, 8390 Lofton Ave., Grant Details: Judging at Grant Town Hall. Picnic, festivities, prizes, follow.
'POLLI-NATION'
When: 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12 Where: Lake Elmo Park Reserve, C.R. 10 and C.R. 10 Details: Free with parking pass. Features Border Stone, the Barley Jacks with Brian Wicklund, Roe Family Singers. Contact: www. co.washington.mn.us
When: 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13 Where: Lift Bridge Brewery, 1900 Tower Dr. W., Stillwater Details: By pollinator Friendly Alliance. Sustainable and organic foods, beer, art,games, honey. Music by indie artists Chris Koza, Rogue Valley, Firefly and Jillian Rae. Donations accepted. Contact: Tickets at www. pollinator.bpt.me
16TH ANNUAL ST. CROIX VINEYARDS GRAPE STOMP
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When: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 12-13 Where: St. Croix Vineyards, 6428 Manning
When: 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13 Where: Warden’s House Museum, 602 Main St. N., Stillwater
Details: Free. About Minnesota's pro wrestling. With Mick Karch, former AWA color commenter and promoter of Twin Cities-based Steel Domain Wrestling; George Schire, author of “Minnesota’s Golden Age of Wrestling.”
OKTOBERFEST AT GASTHAUS When: 5 to 11 p.m. Sep. 18-20 and 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
DERBY DAYS/TASTE OF BAYPORT When: 8 a.m. To after fireworks Saturday, Sept. 19 Where: Downtown Bayport Details: Activities include fun run/walk, medallion hunt, Duck Derby, kiddie and pet parade, bingo, concessions, music, ice cream social, fireworks. By Bayport Community Action League. Contact: www.ci.bayport. mn.us
FREIGHT HOUSE LOG RUN When: Sept. 19
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Where: Ends in downtown Stillwater Details: 5K or 10K or free kids' run by Run Stillwater. Contact: www. runstillwater.com
POP-UP SALE WITH A PURPOSE When: 5 to 7 p.m. Sept. 23, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 24 Where: Valley Outreach, 1911 Curve Crest Blvd., Stillwater Details: Used clothing sale. $10 for first dibs at Wednesday's sale. Proceeds buy new socks and underwear for clients.
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
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
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Back to school Many teachers and staff have been back to the classrooms to prepare for the first day of school. From scrubbing down desks, replacing lights, fixing items, decorating classrooms and hallways, and washing and waxing the floors to a ultimate shine, they are working hard to make sure the transition back to school is smooth. Families are finishing up school shopping that includes new shoes, clothing, notebooks, composition notebooks, single-subject notebooks, glue sticks, liquid glue, pencil pouches, sharpeners, mechanical pencils, erasers and the details on optional computer requirements. As parents, we need to be prepared for the first month of runny noses that come with being back in the classroom and the stress that comes with balancing work, family, homework and after-school activities. As a community, we need to keep an eye out for school buses and follow the traffic laws, watching for kids traveling to and from school. Be mindful that kids could be plugged into head phones, walking, or texting and not aware of their surroundings.
Credits for Cram: Actor wraps Woody Harrelson flick, Twins commercial, audio book BY MICHELLE MIRON Editor
MINNEAPOLIS — Paul Cram's friends frequently ask him why he doesn't move to New York or Hollywood for his acting career. The young Wyoming native, who now lives in Minneapolis, tells them he's happy with the work he's getting here in his home state. After all, he just wrapped a relatively big-budget movie starring Woody Harrelson, is starring in a Minnesota Twins commercial and recently recorded a book on tape he's hoping will lead to a bigger career in that arena. “I'm happy with where things are heading,” he said. “I'm proud of my body of work, and not living in LA, that's such a huge accomplishment for me.” In upcoming dramedy "Wilson" he plays Piper, the prison cellmate of Harrelson's character in scenes filmed at the Ramsey County Correctional Facility in Maplewood. He said industry contacts tipped him off to local auditions so he could join the approximately 70 percent of the movie's cast that was local. "That's not unusual," he noted. "A lot of supporting roles are cast locally if the market has a talent base, and we have the Guthrie in Minnesota so tons of actors here are just amazing.”
Twins photos by David Thomas Markley, other, submitted. Cram appears in a comedic spot in which he and three office co-workers sneak out for a Twins game and return to the office with raccoonlike facial sunburns, feeling guilty until they see their boss with the same telltale markings.
part of me doing my job.” Cram didn't interact with actress Laura Dern, but did see her on set. In his Twins commercial, he plays one of three co-workers who sneak out for a Twins game before sneaking back to the office with raccoon-like sunburns, feeling guilty until they see their boss with the same telltale He'ss always te elltale markings. He a little stunned , he said, when strangers recognize him from ssuch uch uc h short commercials — especially since he watches little TV himself. His first
Interns Here at Press Publications we have had a few interns on duty, from semester-long assignments to just a few weeks in the summer. One of our favorite assignments is the ‘Word on the Street’ interviews. This summer, our intern, Anders Hagstrom, went out into communities near Shoreview, Circle Pines, Lexington and Lino Lakes with a series of questions. We published the broad variety of responses. It was another way to give you an idea of what your neighbors think about hot topics and current events. The Vadnais Heights Economic Development Corporation is also working to bring interns into the business community. If you’re thinking about ways to connect with the next workforce, check out the Manufacturing Pathway Kickoff event from 9 to 11 a.m. Sept. 25 at White Bear Lake Area High School’s South Campus. The school district along with VHEDC, Century College and HIRED sponsor a panel discussion about engaging students in manufacturing, featuring speaker Bob Kill of Enterprise Minnesota. — Carter Johnson is publisher of Press Publications
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While he didn't get the role he had in mind, he was able to work with the director on his interpretation of "Piper" so all were satisfied. He called the film“interesting,” noting it features dry humor in the same vein as 2001's “Ghost World” (both are based on graphic novels by Daniel Clowes). A release date has not been set. “I really enjoyed working with Woody Harrelson,” Cram reported. “I was slightly intimidated, obviously, but he was so kind and down to earth … his persona and everything is so laid back and personable. There's part of me thinking “Wow, that's cool” and another
work as an audio book reader, “The Face Stealer” by Robert Scott-Norton, hit Amazon last month. He said the recording work (he was alone at a metro-area studio) was so enjoying and challenging as an actor that he's pursuing more jobs in that field. “It's exciting, fun and interesting to me, just because I like to read so much and I love it when people read to me,” he noted. “ I feel like I'm having a little bit more control about what I'm doing, as opposed to the film world. I am able to give voice and expression to every character
in the entire thing.” Recording sessions for the 10-hour book lasted 205 hours. “That was a lot longer than I thought it would be,” he remarked. “I never sat down and read an entire novel out loud.” The hardest part? Mastering and remembering different voices for the characters, both male and female. “Instead of a strong dialect, you play an adjective,” he explained of his technique. “You keep (the word) in the forefront of your mind when doing a character, with changes in cadence and inflection.” He was a little apprehensive after opting to give the lead character a slight British accent, he noted, but the British author seemed to love it. Some of Cram's other gigs in the last few years include a movie called "Anniversary" he shot in Maine for about six months, which is now in post production; an episode of the History Channel TV show “America Unearthed” in which he played a would-be assassin to Lincoln; and the indie film “Dust of War,” now available in DVD. In addition to appearing in a myriad of independent horror flicks, he was also the Scream Collector Intern in TV commercials for Nickelodeon Universe. Cram was home schooled while growing up in Wyoming, getting his acting start in productions at Assembly of God Church in Chisago (now Maranatha
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Church) and the Maplewood Community Center. After that, he told the Lowdown in 2013, he “worked for free a ton and built up my resume until I was able to start getting paid work locally, then nationally." These days, his local agent helps him get jobs and alerts him to auditions both in and out of state. He often takes "day jobs" between acting gigs (most recently working at a farmers market and in web design and photography), using extra time to read up on the industry. For more info on Cram and his career, access www. paulcramactor.com.
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Shooting range tabled; 8.4 percent tax increase mulled BY LORETTA HARDING Contributing Writer
STILLWATER — The City Council held a public hearing Aug. 18 over whether a shooting range can take over the 19-year-old Simonet Furniture building, then tabled the issue until Sept. 1 to further confer with city staff. The Minnesota Shooting Academy has applied for a special use permit for a gun range at 2159 Curve Crest Blvd., asking for two variances pertaining to size of shooting lanes and parking space. Two people spoke against the range at the meeting. Planning Commission member Anne Siess pointed to noise, lead and parking concerns, liquor vendors within 1,000 feet of the site and the use of guns as weapons. She objected to city officials comparing gun establishments to hair salons, bowling alleys and roller rinks. If Stillwater had a gun ordinance like that of Chanhassen, she said, there wouldn't even be talk of a local range. CouncilmanDoug Menikheim noted city codes and other items have been moved around to make the project possible. Mayor Ted Kozlowski said city festivals and other businesses have to jump through regulatory hoops, and so should a shooting range. Looking back, the Planning Commission held a public hearing July 8, and in a 5-3 vote allowed the variances, After appeals against that approval, the issue was brought back to council with two changes. The firing range area remains the same size but is reconfigured to 14 instead of 12 lanes, and classroom and other spaces were added — all permissible in the Business Park-Office district. An indoor gun range is allowed in the district because it fits into the recreation use category. A firearms range is specifically mentioned as being allowable by SUP, according to Community Development Director Bill Turnblad.
The business requires a special use permit, however, due to usage, sound level and lead content. DNR gun range rules limit noise to 63 decibels measured at the nearest neighboring building, Turnblad said. He recommended the academy retain a sound engineer to review noise levels. In previous sound studies by the owners, they only heard voices and traffic outside the building, they said. After several people expressed concern about potential airborne and lead pollution problems, range representatives said the interior of the building will be built as a shell within a shell. The shooting lane section will be a freestanding shell that contains all the projectiles (bullets) in treated surfaces or at the end of the range. A sophisticated air system will filter air that leaves the building to be cleaner than when it entered, they said. The owners said they don't want to cut down trees and tear up the parking area before knowing when business would grow, but vowed to add parking at that time. Business hours are planned from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. seven days a week, with earlier hours if law enforcement personnel need training. State statute says the range can open at 7:30 a.m.
IN OTHER ACTION AUG. 18, THE COUNCIL: • Discussed the city administrator's recommendations for a 2016 budget of $17.8 million. The property tax levy would be $12.2 million compared with $11.3 million this year, an increase of 8.4 percent. The tax rate is expected to drop from 55.55 percent to 54.92 percent. The median-value $211,100 home is expected to increase 5 percent to $221,700; based on the levy increase, the owner can tentatively expect an additional $76.03 in property taxes next year. Plans call for adopting a preliminary budget Sept. 15 and cer-
tifying the maximum property tax levy to the county by Sept. 30 • Awarded a $577,510 bid to Hardrives Inc. for the 2015 Street Improvement Project and bid alternate to mill and overlay at the North Main Parking Lot. The bid was some $70,000 greater than estimated so the city will cut some $62,000 without compromising the project, including changes to sewer linings, catch basin sealing and asphalt repairs. • After a public hearing, approved a request by Todd Baumgartner of WB Development LLC for a 15-lot residential plat at the northwest quadrant of Neal Avenue N. and McKusick Road. The Brown's Creek Cove project will have a total gross area of 8.91 acres, with lots ranging in size from 10,070 to 19,917 square feet. • Approved a resolution for no parking on Hazel Street from the intersection of the Browns Creek Trail west to 50 feet west of N. First Street. • Continued until Sept. 1 a public hearing on a request by Sterling Black of Fairway Development LLC for a 20-lot residential preliminary plat at 1902 Williams St. N. • Learned from Stillwater Fire Chief Stu Glaser the new fire station on Maryknoll Drive N. received its final inspection and pass, with move-in expected to be complete Aug. 29. The building marks the fourth station in the city's 143-year history; others occupied Commercial Street, Third Street and Fourth Street. The dedication and grand opening is set for Saturday, Oct. 10 in coordination with Fire Prevention Week. • Approved using TIF money for a $30,000 engineering study about burying overhead power lines along Lowell Park from Nelson Street to Laurel Street at a cost of at least $1.5 million. The council next meets Tuesday, Sept. 1 at 7 p.m. at City Hall.
Chip flip: Linwood scrapes up new event for Fun Day BY MICHELLE MIRON Editor
LINWOOD TOWNSHIP — A new event at Linwood's annual Family Fun Day this year may involve both definitions of the world “hurling.” The headliner: a throwing contest featuring real locally harvested cow chips — not prop poop. To remain as officious as possible, the competition will follow rules set at the annual Wisconsin State Cow Chip Throw & Festival in Prairie Du Sac, Wisconsin — throwers must be bare-handed and allowed to choose their own chip from a number of pre-flattened and dried options. Last year's across-the-border venue was where event chairman Scott Lecy, a Linwood resident of 18 years, first got the idea for the local chip flip. “I guess if somebody has to claim it, that would be me,” he said of initiating the event. “We spent the good part of a day at the state championship, and it was pretty entertaining.” Lecy even tried his hand in Wisconsin, but fell short with a 110-foot hurl when winners were nearing 150. After that, he showed video footage to the Linwood committee; instead of being party poopers they snagged the idea for their 2015 festival. Lecy believes it will mark the only chip-hurling competition in Minnesota. In a rare coup, they were able to attract Linwood Elementary Principal Jim Caldwell as the celebrity throwing out the first chip. Recently, dedicated festival volunteers harvested 200 to 300 of the chips from the fields of two local dairy farmers. The dried and decomposed pieces are not as disgusting as one might think — after all, early Minnesota pioneers once collected them to burn as fuel.
Submitted photo From left are volunteer chip harvesters Nancy Olson, Eileen Reinke and Cheryl Lecy. Bottom left, Scott and Cheryl Lecy with Buck Broadbent’s cow.
Nevertheless, Lecy will stock plenty of hand sanitizer for those who need it at the competition. “I don't know if (competition) will total 50 people,” he said of the inaugural event. “But we're preparing for more than that. A lot will probably com come check it out — they'll want to watch somesome body else first.” How aerodynamic is the flying flim-flam? Most competitors have the best success throwing it overhand, Lecy said, though wild card contestants have attempte attempted frisbee-style throws an and he saw one wind up lik like a discus thrower.
“It's a little hard to control that way,” he advised. “In fact, it's a little questionable to control whichever way you throw it. If you're in the crowd, you've got to be paying attention because not all chips land in the playing area.” That's not to say scoring won't be scrupulous. Lecy pointed to the use of a laser measuring device and stakes to mark distance at the throwing arena to be established outside Linwood Town Hall across from the softball fields. Cost to hurl is only $3 to adults, $1 for youth 15 and younger. Prizes range from Minnesota Twins tickets to commemorative cow bobble heads provided by Kemps. Plaques go to the farthest thrower in men's, women's and youth divisions, and to the thrower who comes farthest for the competition. Overseeing the games as mascot will be she-who-has-yet-to-be-named — an eight-foot metal cow sculpture rescued from the yard of local dairy farmer Buck Broadbent, who welded
it together himself some two decades ago. As the story goes, Linwood residents first became enamored of the tin-grinning bovine years ago when she graced Broadbent's yard on Highway 22. “It became a landmark in the community,” Lecy explained. “People used it for driving directions — 'When you see the cow, you've got to turn,'” After vandals temporarily stole and dragged the famous cow many years ago, Broadbent reportedly recovered her and kept her elsewhere on his land. But her exile ended when Lecy's wife Cheryl, another longtime Linwood resident, remembered her and volunteered to power wash and repaint her if Broadbent would allow her to be temporarily displayed near the Town Hall. Committee members then devised a “Name the Cow” contest in her honor; those interested can submit a name through 5 p.m. Labor Day on Facebook under “Linwood Family Fun Day.” “That cow has drawn so much interest,” Scott noted. “Within 24 hours of putting the contest on Facebook, we had 32 entries. We've also had people driving by honking and stopping, telling stories of the cow from years gone by.” As for the rest of the festival, Township Clerk Judy Hanna and company have planned a myriad of more traditional fun including kids' activities; a midway; a flea market and vendor fair; a car show; a 5K and fireworks. New this year will be a tractor show and an appearance by some local Clydesdale horses. Other entertainment includes Minneapolisbased kids' band Tricia and The Toonies and Hugo-based magician Karl Achilles (read a 2014 feature on Achilles at http://tinyurl.com/ q7qmpbs), while the Linwood Fire Department hosts a dance starting at 7 p.m. A talent show is planned for 5 p.m; talented parties may register online to participate for $5. Food-based events include Fire Department booya; a pancake breakfast by Cub Scouts; a Senior Center bake sale and cake walk; a pieeating contest and a myriad of concessions. This year's inductee into the Linwood Township Hall of Fame will also be announced. Criteria dictate the honoree have “demonstrated a commitment to the betterment of the community by volunteering.” For more info on Family Fun Day, access http://linwoodtownship.govoffice.com.
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Ranger girls set for SEC Relays The Forest Lake girls swim and dive team travels to Stillwater Junior High for Suburban East Conference Relays Thursday beginning at 5:30 p.m. to highlight the week for Ranger prep sports teams. That same day the boys'soccer team plays Blaine at Duluth East at 3 p.m., while the girls soccer crew is at Proctor at 3 p.m. The Ranger boys cross country team runs in the River Falls Invitational at 4 p.m. On Friday the boys soccer team faces Andover at 10 a.m. at Duluth East,
while the girls visit Duluth Denfeld at 1 p.m. The Ranger football team is at White Bear Lake for a 7 p.m. contest with the rival Bears. On Saturday the girls' tennis team is at Centennial for a 9 a.m. match. -Michelle Miron
Ranger Pride
Wildcats topple Ponies 30-13 STILLWATER — Visiting Eagan motored to an insurmountable 30-0 lead in a 30-13 win over host Stillwater in the prep football opener for both clubs Saturday afternoon. The game was moved from the evening to the afternoon to dodge expected severe weather. The Wildcats led 6-0 after the opening quarter, 23-0 at the intermission and
30-0 following three quarters. The Ponies got fourthquarter touchdown runs of 23 yards and 2 yards from senior running back Stephen Wagner. Stillwater visits Roseville Friday night. The Raiders were blanked 28-0 last week by Burnsville. — Mark Aguirre
Family Fiesta Classic Car Show Motorcycle Run
• Live Music & Entertainment ALL DAY! • Balloon Artists! • Kid’s Games! • Pinata! • Bouncy House! • Live Auction! • Mexican Cookout & Bar under the Big Top!
Motorcyle Registration @10:30am KickStands up @ Noon!
Sunday, Sept. 13th, 2015 - Noon-6pm 1240 Frontage Rd. West - Stillwater, MN
Callin' all pollin boosters BY MICHELLE MIRON Editor
STILLWATER — Stillwater hosts a new event called “Polli-NATION” Sept. 13 that promotes pollinator conservation nationwide in an effort to improve the environment and sustain food supplies. On tap will be artists, music, games and sustainable and organic food and drink concessions. Organizer Laurie Schneider, who by day works as an area photographer and documentary filmmaker, explained profits benefit the Stillwater-based advocacy group she founded called Pollinator Friendly Alliance, a nonprofit which works to further habitat planting and offers educational programs that help protect bees and butterflies. “Concerned citizens, community groups, musicians, artists, performers, beekeepers, pollinator advocates, beer lovers, foodies from around the Twin Cities … we are PolliNATION,” she said. The Lowdown asked her for more details. Q: Why should the average local person care about pollination? A: The bottom line: 85 percent of our natural world depends on our pollinators including trees, shrubs, woodlands, cover plants and flowers. Two-thirds of our food supply depends on our pollinators. Pollinators are delicate creatures and critical to our survival. The consumer, gardener and farmer can be agents of change. Q: What's the problem? A: The three main causes of pollinator decline are pesticides (home gardens, agriculture, seed coatings, municipalities, etc.); lack of forage (not much to eat: the three main food deserts or monocrops are corn, soybeans and turf grass); and disease and pests (pollinator immune systems are depleted so they can’t fight off the usual pests). Q: Why do you personally care so much? A: I was brought up in a home of conservationists, and around organic farming. I’m passionate about anything nature. My father helped save Wisconsin rivers. He was a mayfly guy, I’m a bee girl. I’m an advocate of sustainable and regenerative practices. I see how well these practices work firsthand. Q: Will local honey producers be participating? A: Bare Honey in Maplewood, Bone Lake Meadows in Scandia and Wayne Honey Farm in River Falls, Wis. Q: Who are some of the featured guests? A: (Minneapolis-based) performer, artist and writer John Munson is our emcee. Headliner is (Minneapolis-based singer-
songwriter) Chris Koza with Rogue Valley. A number of local and statewide politicians will be present, including mayors from the five Pollinator Friendly Cities (Stillwater, Lake Elmo, Minneapolis, Shorewood and St. Louis Park). Q: How is this event being funded? A: By ticket sales and the generosity of main sponsors The Food Building, The Lone Grazer Creamer, Red Table Meat Co., 2 Gingers Whiskey and Bare Honey (along with other donations). Q: What's been the greatest challenge of pulling this event together? A: The greatest challenge and also the greatest thrill is working with many different talented artists, pulling them together, being sure to remain cohesive as a whole and still allow creative freedom to do what artists do best — create. Q: Do you hope to make this an annual event? A: Yes. Wouldn’t it be awesome to have it on the actual Lift Bridge over the St. Croix? Every year there will be another collection of art and advocacy coming together to protect the pollinators, because this issue is not going away.
Several area artists will perform at Polli-NATION while John Munson, bottom right, will emcee.
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Submitted photo Hawkinson-Mike talked to kids this summer at the VFW-sponsored youth horseshoe league overseen by fellow competitor April Lynch along with Joe Mueller. NHPA league participants can be as young as 5.
Also in competition will be Shelly (Mike) Flaming, her sister in law and fellow FLAHS grad; Lynch; and Lynch's sister Tiffany Syring of Forest Lake. During competition season, HawkinsonMike stays in shape by lifting free weights, running and doing step aerobics. If she didn't, throwing 40 of the 2.5-pound horseshoes per game in multiple games could be grueling, she said. As an occupation, she works as a legal secretary for Fabyanske Law Firm in Minneapolis. She has two grown stepsons via husband Rick Mike. Her other hobbies include spending time at a family cabin,
snowmobiling, fishing and four-wheeling. She said the part of horseshoes she most enjoys is meeting new people. Her sport of choice has partly taken the place of biking, since she recently sold her Harley Fat Boy. “This is now my passion,” she explained. “I play as much as I can now — I guess you could say I'm addicted.” She recommended the VFW league for locals, especially kids. This year's youth series was co-sponsored by Lakes Area Youth Service Bureau and the Minnesota Gopher State Horseshoe Pitchers Association. “We want the sport to grow, obviously,” she said. “It's great to have kids join early.”
Submitted photo Hawkinson-Mike was interviewed live by ESPN at world competition in Topeka, Kansas last month. She favors horseshoe-themed jewelry and hats.
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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.
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Over heard Photo by Carter Jo Boutwells Landin hnson g residents Bob and Peggie Bake and Paul and Ja r ne Lee had a pi cnic at the White Bear Lake VFW last week.
Submitted Photo Jeff Kirkwold the of r Lake was a sponso Lakes Trading Co. in Forest en's Club. rtsm Spo e Lak est ay at the For Memorial 3 Gun event Saturd
Submitted Photo The Forest Lake Lakers goof around on the dock at a recent team cookout.
Submitted Photo ll team scrimmaged The SAHS sophomore footba Aug. 20
Submitted Photoo Sal's Angus Grill in Withrow Saturday hosted Consumptionn Daze events including a dunk tank (shown here) and volleyballl and cornhole tournaments. A parade was also held. The theme e was “Nerds, Trekkies and Superheroes.”
• Staff at Willowbrook Church in Forest Lake recently had a good time playing the “Bean Boozled” Jelly Belly-tasting game in which losers have to eat foul-tasting flavors like Earwax. • The Stomp Out Suicide event in Wyoming Aug. 22 raised $45,464 including sales, participant registration, donations, silent auction/raffle biddings and event sponsorships. Between 1,800 and 2,000 people attended, with a record 1,169 registered 5K participants and 149 volunteers. • Maranatha Church will not hold its Road Race half marathon/5K/fun run Sept. 12 as originally planned. •Hosanna Lutheran Church in Forest Lake is participating in State Fair clean-up as a family service project.
• Stillwater photographer David A. Parker shows selected works from 2008-2015 in an upcoming show at the Stillwater Public Library, with a reception set for 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10. • A new chapter of the Lions Club that has about 33 members will be known as the Afton, Bayport, Lakeland (ABL) chapter. The St. Croix Valley Lions gave up its charter and disbanded in June, though some members may start a different nonprofit. • Entertainment line-up at the Seventh Anniversary Party/ Pickin’ and Grinnin’ event Sept. 12 at Stillwater’s Lift Bridge Beer Co. includes bluesman Frankie Lee, the Stillwater native who just signed to a world record label. Joining him will be The Thirsty River, The Dan Ol’ Tri’ole, Tree Party and Stillwater’s own Ruben. • Tickets are 75 percent sold out for Canvas Health’s Valley Vine & Harvest Throwdown chef competition/fundraiser Oct. 1. Participants include Agave Kitchen; Acqua; Current; The Green Room; Ingredients Cafe; Lake Elmo Inn and Event Center; Sole Mio Ristorante and Danny’s Bar and Grill. Get tickets at https://goo.gl/pOZgqm. • The United Way community is mourning the loss of St. Croix Valley division director John M. Coughlin, who died Aug. 22. Services were Aug. 26 and 27. to • On Sept. 5 the Washington County Historical Society is drawSubmitted Pho a 25-mile ing for the raffle offering chances to join the Johnsdale Paranormal ted ple com m tea ng biki The SAHS mountain at the Seeley Pass Mountain Group on a paranormal investigation of the Warden’s House practice ride in the rain Sunday Museum in Stillwater. The group has captured what seem to be sin. Bike Trail in Hayward, Wiscon disembodied voices and unexplained flashes of light in previous investigations. The $10 tickets are available at www.wchsmn.org/ raffle. Info: 651-439-5956.
Submitted Photo Washington County officials recently toured the new Public Works North Shop in Stillwater Township. Almost $20.8 million is budgeted for the project and related improvements, which will replace a 50-year-old building through remodeling, reconstruction, and construction of new space. Completion is set for November of 2016. Submitted Photoo The SAHS volleyball teams were hard at work at practice last week.
Submitted Photo Washington County Historical Society hosted a talk on oneroom schoolhouses Sunday at Hay Lake School Museum. Speaker was Susan Apps-Bodilly, and at least a dozen Washington County rural schools alumni attended.
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Submitted Photo In spite of extreme heat Aug. 15, the Third Annual Run With Ranger 5K drew about 30 participants. More than $1000 in proceeds went to support Lakes Area Youth Service Bureau, a co-host along with the Forest Lake Police Dept
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Calendar of Events Authors After Hours presented by Valley Bookseller on Friday, August 28th. Darn Knit Anyway Why do kids get to have all the fun? Learn something new this fall, too! Join Darn Knit Anyway for their Back to School Open House on Monday, August 31 from 6-8 pm. Meet teachers, see projects and get supplies to learn new crafting skill this fall. mainstreetstillwaterIBA.com
Scene on Main Where did Summer go? As the days get a bit shorter, we look forward to Labor Day as Summer’s last hurrah. Now It’s back to school and a whole new atmosphere begins to form. Stillwater IBA members are ready to roll out the carpet into a beautiful new season! We invite you to re-connect with a visit to your home town’s Main Street. Experience Fall with our tempting sights, sounds, smells and tastes. All of this provided by your hometown Mainstreet IBA member and neighbors. Whether it is dining, celebrating, shopping, or anything in between, look no further and think independent. We have you covered!
Ladies Night Out Thursday Sept 17th. Grab your girlfriends for a fun night along Main Street, Stillwater. Shops offer discounts as well as drink specials, appetizers and food samples, fashion tips, and decorating ideas throughout the evening! The evening begins at Sash (200 E Chestnut Street) at 5:00 pm where you’ll get you first finale drawing ticket (limited to the first 50 ladies). Follow the balloons to all the great deals & fun events! Collect tickets by making purchases for more chances to win at the Grand Finale. The Grand Finale location is Rafters (317 Main Street S) at 8:30 pm with lots of great prizes including a chance to win a $100 gift card certificate to any of the participating businesses.
Tin Bins
presents local and musical artists most Fridays and Saturdays. Come relax and enjoy quality entertainment, dinner and drinks in a beautiful environment in downtown Stillwater. Please check website for our entrainment schedule.
Charlie’s Pub
is hosting Live Irish Music. Enjoy an entertaining night of lively Irish music and friendship at Charlie’s Pub (located in the Water Street Inn) most Fridays and Saturdays from 7:30-11:30 pm.
Cruisin on the Croix - Hot Rod and Vintage Car Show presented by Cruisin’ on the Croix at Lowell Park - Downtown Stillwater Riverfront Wednesday evenings until September 9. There is nothing better than a summer evening spent down by the river in downtown Stillwater. Stroll through rows of vintage and hot rod collectable cars, grab a bite to eat, and enjoy live outdoor music. This is a FREE family event!
Storytime Trolley presented by Stillwater Trolley Co. and Valley Bookseller Saturdays through October 10th.
Support our Local Independents. They’re here for you!
321 Main Street South 651-439-0814 www.alfrescocasualliving.com
131 Main Street South 651-351-3949 www.leosgrill.com
212 Main St N 651-430-8004 www.candylandstore.com
423 Main Street South 651-342-1386 www.darnknitanyway.com
Nelson Street East 651-342-0799 www.facebook.com/TinBins
200 East Chestnut Street 651-430-1345 www.sashclothing.com
101 Water Street South 651-439-6000 www.waterstreetinn.us
425 East Nelson Street 651-430-3770 www.dockcafe.com
217 Main Street North 651-430-3385 www.valleybookseller.com
Now open in the Brick Alley building
IBA MEMBERS
Visit our Taproom in Stillwater @ 1900 Tower Drive www.liftbridgebrewery.com
102 Main Street North 651-430-8113 www.forgetmenotinstillwater.com
114 Main Street North 651-439-6200 www.purefexsalon.com
45 Degrees • Alfresco • Art N Soul • A’salonna Salon & Spa • Betty Junes • Biercycle Adventures • Brine’s Bar & Restaurant • Camrose Hill • Candyland • Capture Salon • Charlie’s Restaurant & Irish Pub • Collaborations • Cooks of Crocus Hill • Cover Park Manor • Darn Knit Anyway • Dock Café • Enchante • Forget me Not • Gaalaas Jewelers • Gammy & Gumpy’s • Gondola Romantica • Healing Within Acupunture • JJ’s Nails & Massage • Johnny’s TV • Kari’s Create and Paint Studio • Kathe Wohlfhart • Leo’s Grill and Malt Shop • Liftbridge Brewing Co • Lion’s Main • Mama’s Happy • Maple Island Brewing • Matt & Nates • Maybe, Maybe Not • My Sister’s Cottage • Nellie Bellie • Northern Vineyards Winery • Party On Stillwater • The Pole Barn Studio • Purefex Salon • Rafters • Reclaiming Beautiful • Reve 324 • River Market Co-Op • Sash Clothing • Simply Chic • Smalleys • Spice & Tea Co • St. Croix Valley Lowdown • Stillwater Art Guild Gallery • Stillwater Boat Club & Rental • Stillwater Trolley • Stokes Jewelry/Katydid’s • Studio One Yoga • Tamarack Gallery • Tin Bins • Trembleys • Valley Bookseller • Water Street Inn • Wedge & Wheel