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As deer hunting season gears up, be on the lookout. Lino Lakes photographer recently spotted this buck hanging out in her yard. Archery season is underway, and firearm season will begin Nov. 6. Deer-vehicle crashes peak in the autumn months, but Minnesota’s large deer population makes them a safety hazard on the road all year long. In the last five years (2015–2019) in Minnesota, there were 7,247 deer crashes reported to the Department of Public Safety, resulting in 20 deaths. These crashes also resulted in 121 serious injuries, of which 105 were motorcyclists. See more on page 10.

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Connect Center celebrates new host home program STILLWATER — The Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce welcomed local organization The Connect Center to the community with a ribboncutting celebration that took place at 609 Fifth Street S., in Stillwater, outside of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church.

The Connect Center is the new “doing business as” name of The St. Croix Family Resource Center, whose roots go back to 1997 with a mission to empower families and youth to reach goals toward fi nancial stability through longterm relational support and connecting them to the community.

Said Executive Director Cindy Parsons, “We help families with low incomes and youth with unstable housing set goals and meet goals. We help youth and families to have an expanded formal and informal positive and healthy support network.”

They have found that the individuals they serve “have hearts that are hungry for a mentor to listen and help them.”

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The Connect Center Executive Director Cindy Parsons cut the ribbon at the ribbon-cutting ceremony outside of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Stillwater.

The average age of youth with unstable housing is 21 years old. The Connect Center helps youth and families with education, housing, budgeting and life skills, transportation,

help further their efforts to connect with youth who are homeless or have unstable housing. StreetWorks is a collaborative of youth serving agencies in the metro and suburban

community connections, child care, employment and mental and/or physical health.

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communities that work together to help homeless youth in their journeys to stable housing. The Connect Center has a supportive housing program for families and youth that includes having a mentor from the community walk alongside them.

The Connect Center is also celebrating a new Host Home Program for youth with unstable housing, where eligible youth will be matched with community members to live in their homes for up to a year.

Donations of household supplies, personal care items, seasonal youth clothing items (call for needs), gas and grocery cards are always appreciated.

Call the Connect Center at 651-231-7807 for opportunities to mentor a family or youth, to become a host home family or for other volunteer roles.

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County will receive grant from state Department of Veterans Affairs

County Board certifies 2022 proposed budgets, levies

Washington County will receive $17,500 from the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA). Washington County has received funding from MDVA since 2012. The grant will allow the Washington County Veterans Service Office (VSO) to provide outreach to the county's veterans, assist in the reintegration of combat veterans into society, enhance services offered to veterans, reduce veteran homelessness and enhance the overall operations of the office.

The Washington County Board of Commissioners has certified the proposed budgets and levies for 2022. The board will continue to receive public comment on the proposed budgets and levies through final adoption in December. Once the levies are certified, they may be reduced before final adoption, but they cannot be raised.

The proposed levies are: • $122 million for the general levy; • $660,000 for the Regional Railroad Authority levy; and • $5.68 million for the Community Development Agency.

Board agrees to use proceeds from tax-forfeited land for parks

The financial implications for the county vary by year, depending on the amount of sale proceeds from tax-forfeited land and maintenance costs.

The recommended budget includes an estimated 0.6% increase in the county tax rate, a 5.78% increase in net levy for the operations of Washington County and a 0% levy change for both the Land & Water Legacy Program and the Washington County Regional Railroad Authority.

Because the county board approved a levy with no increase for 2021, the increase in the county tax between 2020 and 2022 for those with median-valued homes in the county is estimated to be $5. Should the board approve the proposed levies in December, it is expected that the owners of a median-valued home in the county, valued at $318,700 for taxes paid in 2022, would pay an additional $30 in county property taxes in 2022, compared to 2021.

The board will approve a final budget for 2022 on Dec. 14. An evening public budget meeting will occur at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 30, in the Board Room of the Government Center in Stillwater.

The meeting will be open for public comment. All budget documents are on the county website at co. washington.mn.us, by searching “budget”. Budget workshops were webstreamed and remain in the board meeting archives on the county website.

Washington County will continue as partners for joint juvenile facility

Volunteers needed to drive veterans to medical appointments

Washington County will continue as a partner in the East Central Regional Juvenile Center (ECRJC), after the county board agreed to a continued joint powers agreement earlier this month. In 1995, Washington County entered into a joint powers agreement with other counties to build and operate a juvenile detention facility. Anoka County operates the facility under this agreement on behalf of the member counties. The agreement was set to expire Dec. 31. The five-year term of the new agreement is automatically renewable for a second five-year period.

Because the facility is regional, Washington County can meet its needs for a juvenile detention facility without operating a full-service detention facility, which reduces costs, shares fiscal liabilities and allows for more complete services to those detained than would be economically feasible in a single county facility. The ECRJC is a 36-bed facility.

Washington County contracts five beds daily.

Washington County Veterans Services is recruiting volunteer drivers to shuttle Washington County veterans to medical appointments at the Veterans Administration, or VA, using vans provided by the Disabled American Veterans, or DAV. Rides are free. Driver training provided by the VA. Volunteer may drive as much or as little as they prefer. All appropriate PPE is provided and drivers are vaccinated if needed and they request it.Volunteer drivers may call the DAV transportation coordinator at 612-467-2768. Volunteering to drive veterans to VA medical appointments helps ensure veterans receive vital medical care.

Washington County has provided parking for two vans from the DAV, one of which is parked at the county Government Center Stillwater, and the other of which is parked at the transit center in Forest Lake. Veterans needing rides may also call 612-467-2768 and request a ride.

The Washington County Board of Commissioners has agreed to set aside 20% of the proceeds of the sale of tax-forfeited land to be used for buying and maintaining county parks. The ownership of property that forfeits because of the non-payment of property taxes rests with the state of Minnesota, and the county is tasked with the management and disposition of the property.

When a tax-forfeited property is sold to a governmental agency or the public, the proceeds are deposited into the county's tax-forfeited sale fund. From the net proceeds, the distribution as established in state law is: • 20% of fund proceeds to the county for acquisition and maintenance of county parks and recreational areas in counties that have passed the appropriate resolution annually; and • of the remaining funds, 40% is distributed to the county general fund, 40% to the school district and 20% to the city or township.

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In 2013, the last time communities in the Stillwater school district voted on a levy, an overwhelming 63% of voters approved critical funding for our public school students. That levy is now expiring, leaving more than 8,000 students vulnerable to significant budget cuts that would strip away the core of our educational excellence and severely damage the stability of our district.

On Nov. 2, it’s time to vote YES again on BOTH ballot questions and make an unwavering commitment to our kids in our community. These dollars are not "extra," nor are they fluff. Schools require a levy to operate safely, comply with unfunded state mandates and provide children the same opportunity our community gave us when we were young — a solid, public education.

History shows our local business leaders, elected officials, law enforcement and community organizations support a levy. History also shows we cannot leave it up to someone else to vote YES. It takes you, the individual. This is what we do. We show up to vote and the time is now.

Make voting YES on both ballot questions a priority. Invest in the education of the children in your family, down the street and in this community. Be on the winning side.

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Social media: Journalists worst nightmare

s a journalist in today’s society, social media can often be helpful. I’ve stumbled upon amazing story leads, found events to attend and area photographers to highlight.

In many ways social media can make the job easier, but in many ways, it makes it harder.

Over the past few years I have often found myself growing Out & more and more frustrated with About social media, Shannon not only for the straight Granholm up nastiness I have seen, but also because of how fast misinformation and rumors spread to thousands.

I cannot tell you how many times we in the news room have gotten a phone call or email about something that someone saw on social media that ended up having absolutely no truth to it whatsoever.

Just last week, there was a NextDoor post circulating that alleged criminal activity at a homecoming game. The author of the post said things were stolen from the opposing

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A call to local police department revealed that if any of that did in fact happen, not one person reported it to the authorities. I fi nd it very hard to believe that those allegations did in fact take place, that not one coach, parent, student or bystander called the police to report it.

Another recent example was a post circulating NextDoor and Facebook that claimed that an area apple orchard that has been around since 1966 that was in trouble and neighbors were running the operation in an effort to keep it going. The post said if someone didn’t step up to take the orchard over, it would close.

One of our reporters reached out to the owner who set the record straight and said that is not the case. Although the owner is in fact 91 years old, the orchard is not going out of business and she has a manager and several employees to help run the business.

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time and time again — Don’t believe everything you read on social media, but I will say it again. You cannot believe everything you read on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, NextDoor, TikTok etc. Newspapers have long had standards about what can be published, but there are few rules on social media and virtually anything goes. There is no one vetting those posts and comments to see if they are truthful, and it only takes a matter of minutes, sometimes seconds, for something that may have started off as true to quickly become far from the truth.

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Ponies soar back to state

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Stillwater’s CJ Fredkove (17) and Brooke Nelson (14) soared in front of the net while defending against a White Bear Lake corner kick in the Section 4AAA championship match. Fredkove “headed” the ball away from the net. The Ponies won 2-0 to capture their fourth consecutive section title. The Ponies, ranked No. 4 in the state, took a 13-32 record into the state tournament.

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Bethany Weiss, junior middle hitter, is the all-around leader of the Forest Lake volleyball team (16-7 through Oct. 15).

“First, she is a mentally tough competitor with the ability to ignite her teammates,” coach Sherri Alm said. “Second, she is intuitive and reads the court quite well. She is a force all the way around, which shows in her stats.” Weiss leads the club with 262 kills, 232 digs and 62 blocks. She also serves at 93 percent with 24 aces and has a solid 2.14 passer rating, has pounded 262 kills with a .325 kill efficiency. “She is one of the top softball players around as well,” Alm said. “We are fortunate to have her.”

Eddie O’Keefe is the offensive leader of the undefeated Stillwater football team. The 6-foot, 160-pound senior halfback has carried the ball 143 times for 906 yards and 17 touchdowns in seven games, while catching nine passes for 111 yards. As a junior, O’Keefe had five touchdowns and 279 yards rushing in seven games. “Eddie has been playing running back his whole life, and it shows,” coach Beau LeBore said. “He has great footwork, reads blocking schemes effectively. He is quic. He is hard to get a shoulder pad on. Eddie plays with passion and you can see his love for the game at practice and on Friday nights.”

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Daniel Vanacker, Forest Lake senior cross country runner, is ranked No. 5 in Class 3A after several excellent meets.

Vanacker was Suburban East Conference champion with a time of 15:26. He placed sixth in the 33-team St. Olaf Prep Showcase in 15:58.4, first in Anoka’s 13-team Steve Hoag Invitational in 15:56.20, sixth in the Maroon (top) division of the 47-team Roy Griak Invitational in 16:17.2, and first in the 37-team St. Michael-Albertville Invitational in 15:44.6.

“He always pushes himself to the max and wants to get the most out of every workout and of every race,” coach Andrew Richardson said. “He also has a lot of talent, and has done a great job maximizing his talent.”

Marisa Bonilla, Stillwater senior soccer forward, leads the team and the conference in scoring with 15 goals and five assists. She’s a fourth-year starter and co-captain for the No. 4 ranked Ponies (12-3-2) who won the Suburban East Conference and have advanced to the Section 4AAA finals. “She’s a dynamic forward who can score in many ways,”coach Mike Huber said. “She can shoot from the outside, she can beat opponents on the dribble, and she’s great in the air. She has been a leader on and off the field.”

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A young addict's journey to recovery

BY NOELLE OLSON STAFF WRITER

Gavin Nelson was 12 years old when he started using drugs. After an overdose a year ago, he is on the road to recovery and sobriety.

“I really didn't have a good home environment or home life. I was hanging out with freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors in high school, and I just wanted to fit in,” he said. “I had an older brother who didn't do drugs, but his best friend at the time smoked weed and did other drugs, so that's how I was introduced to drugs.”

Nelson, 19, was born in Stillwater. He grew up in both Stillwater and White Bear Lake. Nelson said both of his parents were addicts: his mom's addiction was alcohol and his dad's was meth and cocaine.

“My addiction didn't start at 12 years old, my addiction started when I was born,” Nelson said. “I had that in my genes. There is not anything in my life that is not addicting to me.” He said it doesn't matter what it is — drugs, food, sex, drugs, money, gambling or video games: “I have a very addictive, mentally obsessive personality.”

In early middle school he used drugs to fit in, get attention from his parents and fi nd acceptance. “My parents were in denial about it,” Nelson said. “I didn't think I had a problem because my parents were addicts.” In high school he used drugs to cope with anxiety and depression and trauma from his childhood, and then it became an addiction. “The addictive personality that I had became even worse,” he said.

Nelson said he started abusing prescription drugs and by his senior year at White Bear Lake High School, it was bad.

“I ruined a lot of things in White Bear Lake with vandalism and getting into trouble with the law,” Nelson said. “I hung around a group of people that caused a lot of chaos in that town. We got into a lot of fi ghts by the Cup

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and Cone, stealing cars and stuff like that.”

Nelson said 14 friends and family members of his have died from a drug overdose, including his biological father.

During quarantine, Nelson felt that he lost his future because he saw the world coming to an end. Then things came to a head a year ago in October when Nelson got a “bad batch” of meth laced with fentanyl and overdosed.

“What I do remember is I was working at a vape shop, and my boss told me to go home. I went home and detoxed in my room for six days and got sober by my own will. Then I turned myself into a treatment center,” he recalled.

That decision changed his life in the right direction.

He started working as a youth prevention advocate for Know the Truth (KTT), a substance use prevention program that targets teenagers and reaches approximately 60,000 students each year in

more than 300 high schools throughout the state. The program uses a peer-to-peer format in which presenters share their personal stories and struggles with substance use, stripping away any glamour or myths that may exist.

Nelson is one of those presenters. He recently shared his story at Stillwater High School and said he knew a lot of the students, because he grew up with them. “Some of them came to me after and gave me a hug,” he said.

Nelson is a big advocate for young people to become sober and said when he learned more about KTT it helped him realize this is what he should be doing in his life — to show other young people they are not alone.

“The way that my life has become now, I have a future of becoming that person and be that voice,” Nelson said.

“What I think is so amazing about Know the Truth is I get to be that voice, and it shapes me into the person

I never thought I could become — a role model, a positive influence and a leader. This is the stuff that's going to keep me clean.”

Mika Nervick, KTT program coordinator, said students are asked to take an anonymous survey after each presentation. Here are the survey results so far this school year: • 30% of high school students reported using a substance at least once.

• After hearing the presentation, students are six times less likely to use than they were before.

• 83% of students will quit using or use less after hearing the presentation.

“We've been blessed by having Gavin on the team.

He relates to the students very well,” Nervick said. “If we can save even one kid, that's what it's all about.”

Nelson goes to support groups, has a lot of mentors he reaches out to and is thankful for his job at KTT. “This job is a big part of my recovery journey as well as sharing my story and

what I've been through,” Nelson said. “I know if I use, I lose everything that I got.”

Currently, Nelson has a great relationship with his parents and said he wants to make amends to the community he hurt. “I want to do something for my community that will make an impact on people,” he said. “Not for myself, but for other people.”

Nelson's goal for the future is to open his own treatment center for adolescents and start an organization for teens who struggle with addiction or who have lost someone to addiction.

“My life now is a life I never thought I could have,” he said. “If you would have asked me four years ago what I'd be doing in my life now, I would have said, ‘either dead or in jail.’”

For more information on Know the Truth, go to knowthetruthmn.org.

Staff Writer Noelle Olson can be reached at 651-407-1229 or lowdownnews@presspubs. com.

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Stillwater: Where musical dreams began

BY NOELLE OLSON STAFF WRITER

Ever since she was a young girl, Michelle Rose has loved performing. She continues to follow her dreams by acting, writing, producing, singing and directing her own music videos — and she's getting recognition for her work.

“I love music, singing, acting and creating fi lms.

It’s been my passion since I was little. I took my fi rst acting class at age 3, and began singing lessons at age 6,” Rose said. “When I was 8, I planned, co-wrote and put on my fi rst 45-minute play in my backyard. I planned all of the scenes, the costumes, characters and props, so it was my fi rst time directing anything.”

Rose, who grew up in Stillwater, started recording her own original songs when she was 12. She attended Stillwater Area High School but then switched gears and went to Minnesota Virtual Academy to focus on her music. She then went to Berklee College of Music in Boston, where she graduated this year.

“With my music career, I started as just a singer.

I started learning piano and guitar; and in college, I took courses in songwriting, composition and music production, as well as videography, because I realized I wanted more knowledge and skills to better bring my own vision to life,” Rose said.

“As I grew, I knew I really wanted to direct my own work and my fi rst time handling most everything was for my song, ‘You’re the Kinda Guy,’ which I did right after graduating high school. I planned and directed pretty much every aspect of the music video, which had a 1950s theme.”

Rose has recorded more than 30 songs and produced 18 music videos. She has submitted some of her work, which has won nominations and awards at a variety of fi lm festivals.

“I haven’t submitted many of my projects yet, but I’ve been honored to have won numerous awards or nominations for everything I’ve submitted, which includes, “You’re the Kinda Guy,” “Ghosted,” “Come Away with Me,” “Energy,” “Angel in Disguise” and “Mirage,” and also a cover of “Lose You to Love Me,” Rose said. “Some of the most significant ones include “You’re the Kinda Guy” being in the Minneapolis/St. Paul Film Festival and being included

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in the recent Winter Film Awards in New York City.

Out of over 650 submissions from all over the world, they only included 11 music videos.”

Rose said two people who have been instrumental in her music career are Dr. Fink, from Prince’s band, The Revolution, and Chris Moon, who gave Prince his start. “Dr. Fink has been the composer, co-writer and producer on many of my original songs, and Chris Moon wrote the song “Energy” for me,” Rose said.

Rose met her boyfriend, the musical artist POEM KING, last summer when he played “Adam” to her “Eve” in the music video “Garden of Eden.”

The couple have been working together since, and POEM KING wrote all of the poetry lyrics for “Ghosted.”

Rose chose Stillwater as the location for the music video “Ghosted.” She noted, “We fi lmed most of

the scenes at my parents’ home in Stillwater, and the local cemetery allowed us to fi lm the graveyard scenes there.”

Rose said her parents, close friends and fellow musicians/actors are very supportive of her career choice. “Making a living in this industry as a touring singer/songwriter/recording artist and actress/director is extremely difficult, and most people I come across wonder out loud what I plan to do with my degree, and they assume I plan to be a music teacher,” she said.

Currently, Rose and POEM KING are working on a music video for two of her original songs, “Last First Kiss” and “Leave Your Baggage at the Door.”

“Now that I’m done with college, I’m in the process of writing some new original songs. I’m also planning to continue training in songwriting and music production,” Rose said.

Added POEM KING, “I’ve been infusing poetry with opera for the fi rst time, and it’s sounding better than I dreamt.”

Rose and POEM KING live on a small lake in Shoreview and have a dog, a maltipoo, named Biscuit. “It’s been really fun to see all of the wildlife each day. We’ve seen swans, loons, ducks, cranes, coyotes, etc. We’re close to a park and a nature preserve, and it’s close to both St. Paul and Minneapolis, and there are plenty of running tracks and walking paths and lakes for water activities,” Rose said.

When she's not making music, Rose said she loves competing in pageants. In in 2018, she was the second runner-up in the Miss Minnesota pageant. “I also love modeling and being an emcee at events.”

Rose has also been an avid volunteer for various causes since she was 5. She’s volunteered more than 2,500 hours, and has been recognized as a Pink Honor Roll volunteer for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure.

As for the future, Rose said, “I plan to continue training and perfecting my skills, and continue to write and record songs. I’m hoping to start performing live a lot more and start touring.”

For more information on Michelle Rose and her work, go to michellerose.com.

Staff Writer Noelle Olson can be reached at 651-4071229 or lowdownnews@presspubs.com.

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CHILDREN’S PERFORMING ARTS’ 2021 MASQUE When: 5:30-7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13 Where: Hybrid event; virtual or in person at Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake Details: In-person event includes happy hour with heavy appetizers, desserts and drinks followed by program and “Salsa Del Sol” after party; virtual program includes a Cuban-style meal to-go from Rudy’s. VIP option available for both. See website for registration.

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Christmas at the Courthouse Holiday Bazaar When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20 and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 21 Where: Washington County Historic Courthouse, 101 Pine St. W. Stillwater Details: Wander into a winter wonderland at the Historic Courthouse decorated for the season, and shop the vendors of hand-crafted items, tour exhibits and take photos in the holiday display. Free admission; $3 suggested donation.

Contact: 651-275-7075 or co.washington.mn.us

When: 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30 Where: Downtown Stillwater Details: Kids can dress up and trick or treat at participating businesses.

FUNDS FOR FRIENDS When: 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 6 Where: Virtual Details: Annual fundraiser for Valley Friendship Club features a silent auction and emcee Jeff Dayton, Nashville recording artist.

Contact: valleyfriendshipclub.org

GARDEN MARKET CRAFT SALE When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 6 Where: Bayport Public Library, 582 4th St. N. Details: Affordable gifts, houseplants, dried botanicals, silent auction, seed giveaway, live music and more to benefit Washington County Master Gardeners.

Contact: washingtoncountymg.org

ST. CROIX VALLEY OPERA CABARET NIGHT When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6 Where: The Phipps Center for the Arts, 109 Locust St., Hudson Details: Performance of the classics by vocalists Arne

Fogel and Jennifer Eckes.

Tickets start at $20.

Contact: 715-386-8409 or thephipps.org

FRIENDS OF THE STILLWATER PUBLIC LIBRARY USED BOOK SALE When: 10:15 a.m.-7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 11; 10:15 a.m.4:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 12; 10:15 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13 Where: Stillwater Public Library, 224 Third St. N. Details: Annual used book sale to raise funds for materials and programs at the library.

Contact: 651-275-4338 or washcolib.com

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE When: 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 11 Where: Downtown White Bear Lake Details: Shopping specials at participating businesses.

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“CLUE!” When: 7 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; 2 and 7 p.m.

Saturdays and Sundays, Nov. 11-21 Where: Themed mystery dinner party based on the classic board game. Tickets $32/ adults; $22/students. Cash bar.

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STILLWATER AUTHOR FAIR When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 13 Where: Lowell Inn, 102 2nd St. N. Details: Visit with 25 local authors with books of all genres; books signings and readings. Raffle every 15 minutes. Free.

Contact: 952-466-3364

FALL CHEESE AND CHOCOLATE WEEKEND When: noon-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13 and Sunday, Nov. 14 Where: Saint Croix Vineyards, 6428 Manning Ave., Stillwater Details: Enjoy five samples of wines along with samples of local cheese and chocolate. $11; no reservations required.

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FOR THE LOVE OF THE LIBRARY When: 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16 Where: Virtual event Details: Annual fundraiser for the Stillwater Public Library features Honorable Justice Alan Page and Emcee Lee Valsvik of KOOL 108.

Contact: 651-504-2350 or stillwaterlibraryfoundation.org

AUTHOR VISIT: JENNA BLUM When: 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16 Where: The Zephyr Theatre, 601 Main St. N., Stillwater Details: Author Jenna Blum and her dog will present her new book, “Woodrow on the Bench, Life Lessons from a Wise Old Dog.” Tickets $5.

Contact: stillwaterzephyrtheatre.org

30TH ANNUAL STILLWATER NUTCRACKER When: 2 and 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 26, Saturday, Nov. 27 and Sunday, Nov. 28 Where: Stillwater Area High School, 5701 Stillwater Blvd. N. Details: Family-friendly version of Tchaikovsky’s ballet performed by dancers of St. Croix Ballet.

Contact: stcroixballet.com

VICTORIAN CAROLING ON THE CORNERS When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fridays; noon-2 p.m. Saturdays, Nov. 26-Dec. 18 (10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Dec. 4) Where: Main Street, Stillwater

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WINTERTIME LED LIGHT SHOW When: 5-10 p.m. Nov. 26- Mar. 20 Where: Downtown Stillwater, 1010 Main St. Details: Experience a winter wonderland of lights in downtown Stillwater on Chestnut St. from Maint Street to the Historic Lift Bridge beginning Black Friday.

NASHVILLE NIGHTS When: 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27 Where: JX Event Venue, 1232nd St., Stillwater Details: Monthly singer/ songwriter series featuring Channing Wilson. Doors open at 6 p.m., music at 7 p.m. Tickets $10, general admission.

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ST. PAUL HIKING CLUB When: 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 30 Where: The Current Restaurant, 3291 St. Croix Trail S., Afton Details: Hike the flat, paved trails, approx. 3 miles.

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LIGHTING OF THE GREEN When: 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1 Where: Bayport Village Green Details: Stillwater High School Vagabond Choir sings around the fi re followed by the tree lighting and visit with Santa.

Contact: bayportcommunityactionleague.com

CHRISTMAS AT THE COURTHOUSE When: 8-10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3; 4-6 p.m. and 8-10 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 4; 3-5 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 5 Where: Washington County Historic Courthouse, 101 Pine St. W., Stillwater Details: The Valley Chamber Chorale performs an array of festive holiday favorites.

Tickets from $30.

Contact: valleychamberchorale.org

TWINKLE PARTY AND TREE LIGHTING When: 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4 Where: Lowell Park, Riverfront Gazebo, Downtown Stillwater Details: Kids 12 and under can get twinkle lights and meet Santa and Mrs. Claus on the fi re truck. Free.

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Metro deer management is anything but simple

BY ROY HEILMAN CONTRIBUTING WRITER

According to Minnesota law, deer are owned by the state and managed on behalf of the people of Minnesota by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Across most of the state that occurs in dozens of management units, to achieve more localized goals.

However, in some places, namely the Twin Cities metro area, things get complicated.

Most of the metro area is included in deer permit area 701, where hunting often does not occur due to firearms discharge restrictions imposed by municipalities. Scott Noland, DNR Wildlife Manager in Forest Lake, says there isn’t much he can do to influence management in those places. According to the DNR’s Urban Deer Population Control policy, where local ordinances preclude firearm use, “responsibility for deer population management reverts substantially to the LGU [local governmental unit].”

Where that is the case, several things are required of LGUs that undertake deer population control.

Those include making a deer population estimate, stating a population goal, a public input process, and a written plan to achieve population goals. Also, accurate records of deer-car collisions and citizen complaints must be kept.

Noland explains that where the onus is on LGUs to keep deer numbers reasonable, his role is to help facilitate management. He does that through setting liberal harvest limits (currently five deer per hunter in area 701) and making himself available for technical guidance. “We’re trying to drive the population toward goal, while providing municipalities flexibility to achieve their goals.”

For hopeful hunters and other residents who wish to understand where hunting is allowed or how deer control is conducted, local ordinances and policies vary widely. Some cities, like Blaine, Hugo and Lino Lakes allow hunting in some areas, with restrictions. Most others, like Shoreview, White Bear Township and Stillwater, authorize little to no hunting whatsoever.

The city of Vadnais Heights does allow deer hunting with a permit issued through application process, which comes with several stipulations. City Administrator Kevin Watson reports there are usually 15-25 permits issued each year. There have been 21 issued so far in 2021.

Watson explains that issuing such permits is part of the city’s overall deer management strategy and is accepted by the community. And while he says, “a little bit of it is tradition,” the city genuinely wants participants to help control the population: “We do ask people to harvest [deer] if they’re able.” The total

number of deer taken in 2020 was 21; in the last eight years that number has ranged from 15 to 36.

Another part of Vadnais Heights’ deer management includes Ramsey County’s use of controlled hunts.

Those hunts take place annually across the county, typically in parks and open spaces. The Metro Bowhunters Resource Base provides the hunters and administers the hunts during regular deer season, in cooperation with Ramsey County (and other counties and cities all over the area). According to Michael Goodnature, Natural Resource Manager for Ramsey Co. Parks & Recreation Department, those hunts are focused on the higher concentrations of deer.

Each year, Goodnature conducts an aerial population survey to determine the numbers and locations of deer in Ramsey County. The results of those surveys help inform the county’s approach to deer management, as well as individual cities.

While the stated population goal is 20 deer per square mile of suitable deer habitat, deer density has been at least twice that for over two decades (topping out at 95 deer/sq.mi. in 2004). Certain places, like Turtle Creek in Shoreview and the Vadnais Lake area, are perennial hotspots.

Goodnature acknowledges that chronically high deer density may cause detriment to the overall health of the environment, not to mention the deer themselves. But, like Noland, his ability to get deer numbers low is somewhat limited by population goals set by the municipalities within Ramsey County. “Basically, I only have jurisdiction over Ramsey County Parks.”

If, after the controlled hunts, deer numbers still remain high, Goodnature has the option to hire sharpshooters to further reduce the population. This technique was applied as recently as last year, however, it is cost prohibitive and not feasible for achieving landscape-wide population control.

Both Noland and Goodnature cite citizen complaints as one of the main drivers of deer management policy. Combined with population surveys, complaints help determine where deer control needs to happen, and to what extent. Residents living where firearm discharge restrictions are in place are encouraged to contact the city first, as they are likely required to keep records of such complaints.

For those interested in learning more about controlled bowhunts being conducted in the area, Ramsey and Washington County websites list the current year’s hunts, as does the Metro Bowhunters Resource Base website: mbrb.org.

Roy Heilman is a contributing writer for Press Publications. He can be reached at news@presspubs.com or 651-407-1200.

Chamber celebrates opening of museum

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Executive Director Brent Peterson cut the ribbon at the Chamber welcome celebration at the Washington County Heritage Museum.

STILLWATER — The Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce celebrated the much anticipated opening of the Washington County Heritage Museum with a ribbon cutting celebration at 1862 Greeley Street S. in Stillwater at the newly renovated office building that has been transformed into a modern museum and education center. Brent Peterson, executive director of the Washington County Historical Society, board members, City Council, city administrators, Greater Stillwater Chamber ambassadors and staff and community members were in attendance.

The new facility offers historical artifacts, a classroom space, and an experiential space to really see and feel how people lived and worked here 150 years ago. It also gives much due recognition to photographer John Runk, who was able to document life in Washington County during the logging and lumberjack years. Fashions from years past are showcased and changed out every 18 months as well as exhibits from the towns within Washington County. The first exhibit will be about John “Bud” Fowler, who is believed to be the first black professional baseball player in America.

Peterson says the Heritage Center showcases how “we stand on the shoulders of those who came before us.”

Peterson is an enthusiastic guide painting vivid stories both adults and children will enjoy. The Museum has been 16 years in the making and welcomes organizations using the classroom space, exposing more to the rich experiences of ‘days gone by.’ You can visit the Heritage Museum Tuesdays - Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Danny said when his children, son Colten and daughters Arabella, Monterey and Kalifornia, read the book, they told him they thought it was amazing. “When my son was halfway through reading the book, he said to me, ‘Dad, I want to see the pre-edited version,’” Danny said.

Danny noted one reason he wrote “The Christmas Tree Story” was to honor his grandma, Elva, who passed away five years ago. He also recalled a sad moment that happened along the journey. “Darby, my curly-haired brown dog, had to be put down on the same day the books were delivered on Sept. 15.

He got his wings and is immortalized in the book along with Grandma Elva,” he said.

People can buy the book locally at Avalon on Grand, Red Balloon Bookshop, Rose Floral, Tremblay's Sweet Shop, Wagner Greenhouses & Garden Center, White Bear Yacht Club and at all Twin Cities Kowalski's Markets. Von Maur will also sell the book in all of their locations. Copies can also be purchased at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Target and on Danny's website at dannymishek.com.

“To write this was a tremendous experience. I thought the journey was about writing the story, but now that I'm sharing the story, the journey has become so much more,” Danny said. “The journey now is about people who've said to me, 'I got my book and I read it to my daughter and she wanted me to read it four more times before bedtime.' It just melts my heart that a family is bonding by reading the book.”

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Danny Mishek holding his first published book, “The Christmas Tree Story,” at VistaTek in Stillwater.

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“I thought it would be something cool to give to my kids to know that they were an inspiration to me, as well as my wife, parents, grandparents and siblings,” he said. But when he asked his business coach, Sarah Stern, to read the book and give her honest opinion, she told him to print more than 20 copies and share it with the world.

Danny met the the book's illustrator, Megan Shumway, online and sent her some family photos as “inspiration” to incorporate into the book. “She did a great job capturing the detail of my writing through her illustrations, and it truly means a lot

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“I always liked telling stories, and my dad told me I should start writing them down and write a book; but I'd rather tell stories the old-fashioned way — verbally,” Danny said.

Danny, of Little Canada, is the president of VistaTek in Stillwater. He is now a published author with his fi rst self-published book, “The Christmas Tree Story.” The children's book is about the tradition of decorating a Christmas tree and how a family creates a tree together and puts a fresh holiday canvas on the tree each year.

“Everyone has their own tradition of decorating their Christmas tree, and they're all different. My goal was to highlight the tradition without saying there's a right or wrong way,” he said. “You're unpacking your life, and each each ornament becomes a memory. The kids like seeing ornaments that they've made or received throughout the years. I tried to capture that in this book — to show the importance of the family, tradition, sharing and caring.”

It all started with Danny's 2021 New Year's resolution to give up social media for 30 days. He found himself having nervous energy and more free time. He went to Target, bought a few books and started reading.

“I gave up social media because of the division of the election, the world pandemic and the social unrest in Minneapolis, and I had to back away from all the darkness. I went to Target, bought a few books, and started reading,” he said.

It got him thinking about writing a children's book. He started writing down ideas and, eventually, the book was complete. Danny's wife, Amy, suggested he have someone edit the book, and Danny initially didn't think he needed to.

He ended up giving it to Roseville High School English teacher, Tess Ormseth, for editing and feedback.

“She sent me back three edited copies and I realized that I am a much better talker than a writer,” he laughed. “It also really made me appreciate high school English teachers.”

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New superintendent focuses on individual student needs

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Northeast Metro Intermediate School District 916 Superintendent Val Rae Boe (left) and Principal Jasmine Smith (right) at Karner Blue Education Center in Circle Pines.

Boe said that in terms of equity, the goal is to meet every student's needs and help them grow to be the best person they can be – whether it's the student's heritage or students with disabilities. “That is what our building leaders are focused on. Our strategic actions are personalized student learning supported by equity, professional growth and development, and our vision for student learning,” she said.

Boe stated that she is honored to be serving North Metro 916 as superintendent to partner with member districts and stand in service with staff as a trusted educational provider. She is also incredibly proud of the educators she has the opportunity to work with and support every day.

Jasmine Smith, principal at Karner Blue Education Center in Circle Pines, has high praise for Boe. “I truly stand behind her culture of caring, her strategic plan for our district, and really supporting staff,” Smith said. “I feel very supported as a principal in this district. She's a very approachable superintendent that has the best interests of her staff and students in mind at all times.”

On the weekends Boe likes to spend time with her husband, Barrett, and their two rescue dogs, Sprout and Pippa. “We take them biking, to parks and anything outdoors and in nature,” she said.

Two of their favorite places to go are French Regional Park in Plymouth and Lake Independence Regional Trail, which has 15.9 miles of paved trails. “Both of them have really great bike trails,” she said.

Boe doesn't have any children of her own but considers the students she serves as her children. She loves going to work every day.

“I've loved everything about my job since the first day I started and every role I've been in,” Boe said.

“My focus is always on the students and their needs regardless of the role I've been in, and that has always been my primary focus.”

To find out more about Metro Intermediate School District 916, go to 916schools.org/home.

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After 15 years of working for Northeast Metro Intermediate School District 916, Dr. Val Rae Boe has was named the new superintendent in July of the district after former Superintendent Connie Hayes retired.

Boe started teaching special education in the district in 2006 and felt she was making a difference with her students in the classroom. Through the years, she expanded into leadership roles, including working at the district office as the director of education.

“I came to 916 because I wanted to work with the students that we serve,” Boe said. “My desire as an educator is to provide individualized services to students that have significant impacts on their ability to access learning.”

Boe grew up in rural Minnesota on a farm nine miles west of Milan. Her graduating class had only 28 students, and she was involved in basketball, track and choir. After high school, she went to Concordia College in Moorhead and earned her bachelor’s degree in education. Then, she received her master’s degree in special education at Southwest State University and her doctorate at St. Thomas in educational leadership.

Boe said special education is her life's work. Her research focused on creating long careers for staff in complex educational settings. “It's my passion, because it is so hard to find special education teachers in general; but in our settings, you need a high level of training and support to do this work,” she said.

Northeast Metro Intermediate School District 916 serves nearly 6,000 students through shared programming that includes career and technical education services, special education services, area learning centers, and care and treatment.

“In order to make sure we are targeting the individual needs of each student, we have to develop an opportunity to really get to the heart of what it is that they need as an individual — Who are they as a student? How are they coming to us? What experiences have they had? What are the skills that we need to help them with to develop, support and grow? Then to build the skills they need to return to their home school — that's our ultimate goal with students.”

Boe said students are referred to Northeast Metro 916 from 13 member school districts — Mounds View, Centennial, White Bear Lake, Forest Lake, Stillwater, Mahtomedi, Roseville, Columbia Heights, Fridley, North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale, South Washington County, Spring Lake Park and St. Anthony-New Brighton.

“We provide every student that we serve an individualized education plan (IEP), and we serve the most educationally vulnerable students,” Boe said.

One of Boe's top priorities as superintendent is equity. She said she knows equity work requires engagement, leadership, partnership and collaboration, and she looks forward to collaborating with families, students, staff and member district partners to create educational communities that uphold the fundamental values of human rights and racial equity.

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Pastor and stand-up comedian turned author wins award for 1st book book, per se.

The chapters are short. One might say it’s sort of “bathroom reading,” to use a little self-defecating humor.

Kevin Kling wrote a marvelous foreword.

For book groups or church faith formation classes, there is a free conversation starter/study guide available on my website, billchadwick.com. And I am delighted to come talk to book groups.

Press Publications recently interviewed resident Bill Chadwick about the publication of his fi rst book, “Still Laughing, Still Learning (Still Looking for a Good Title): Mostly True Stories of Family, Friends, Faith & Foibles.”

Q. Tell us a little about yourself.

A. I grew up in one the last farm families in Bloom-

ington. After graduating from San Francisco Theological Seminary, I started serving as a pastor in churches throughout the state of Minnesota and also for a time as a chaplain with Presbyterian Homes and Services. In the St. Croix Valley, I served both People’s Congregational Church in Bayport and First Presbyterian Church of Stillwater. I retired from full-time ministry in 2019 and since that time have been back at First Presbyterian of Stillwater as visitation pastor.

A couple of years ago I started doing stand-up comedy again, as I did in my early 30s. I regularly do stand-up or combo gigs of book readings/standup comedy throughout the Twin Cities.

In addition, I enjoy biking, cross-country skiing, fishing, pickleball and ventriloquism (not at the same time).

My wife, Kris Jacobson — a native of Stillwater — and I have three grown children (and Ruby, the Wonder Dog).

Q. What do you hope readers will gain from the story?

A. I hope readers will find both laughter and in-

spiration in the book, including new insights into topics like anger and compassion, raising babies, aging and death, having fun, and the daily life of a parish pastor.

Q. Who are your favorite authors?

A. My favorite authors include Anne Lamott, Bar-

bara Ann Taylor, Bill Bryson, Brian Doyle …Oh, it’s hard to pick.

Q. Where can Press readers find the book?

A. The book is available in paperback and Kindle

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A. “Still Laughing…” is my first book.

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Q. What inspired you to write this book?

A. I was inspired to write the book by three goals:

• I thought my grandchildren would appreciate some record of their grandfather.

• I think I have some valuable perspectives on some of the “big questions” of life.

• I hoped to have a NY Times bestseller and move to Bali.

Q. Provide a brief overview of the book.

A. In the style of Anne Lamott and Robert Ful-

ghum, these brief stories cover a wide-ranging set of topics, from the joys and terrors of parenting to the challenges and rewards of pastoring, to the challenges of being a “boy” (of any age) and so on.

The book is hard to categorize. It was recently awarded the Silver Medal in the category of nonfiction humor by the Midwest Book Awards, though it isn’t strictly a “humor” book. It’s somewhat autobiographical, but it’s certainly not a memoir. It touches on issues of faith, but it’s not a “religious”

on Amazon and as an audiobook (read by the author) on my website: billchadwick.com. For people who want to get their Christmas shopping done in one swell foop, they can contact me for a terrific bulk discount (five or more) via email: billchad52@ gmail.com.

Q. Do you have any plans for future works?

A. I have rough drafts of about five chapters, plus

perhaps 20 other story ideas for a subsequent book, but right now I am focusing on comedy. I recently was contacted by an LA casting agency to audition for an upcoming documentary series focusing on comedy and faith, called “Good Lord, That’s Funny.” It’s the longest of long shots that I would be chosen, but how fun would that be?

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AI Grow takes the process out, allows growers to focus on plants

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When Chris Ellis was searching for a warehouse facility to develop his indoor grow system, he stumbled across an apple orchard — the rest is history.

“Rent on a warehouse is ridiculously expensive,” Ellis explained. “I was looking around at different properties available, and then this popped up and I asked Shelli, what do you think about getting an orchard?”

The husband and wife visited the property and immediately knew they had to have it. They purchased Applecrest Orchards, located at 7306 24th Ave. N. on the border of Hugo and Lino Lakes, in November 2019. A couple of months later, Chris officially launched his “day job” side of the business, AI Grow.

AI Grow is a new division of Ellis’ company Assured Integration, which he began in Georgia in early 2017.

He was traveling a lot for work, mainly to Minnesota and Wisconsin, so the couple eventually decided to relocate to Minnesota.

“The purpose is to perfect the growing environment and make it accessible for all people wanting to grow food or any sort of crops,” Ellis explained. “You take the process out of it. The whole point of automation is so the grower can actually focus on the plant itself and not worry about timing, watering, lights, humidity.

What we have found is that every grower has their own secret recipe. They know how to do what they do best.”

Ellis has a team of 10 electrical control engineers, software developers and master growers. The company’s vision is to be the trusted, premier automation and data analytics solution provider in the horticulture industry, offering the best in class automation for customers who want simpler, safer, and more accurate operations resulting in higher efficiency and profitability.

AI Grow offers a broad range of equipment and services ranging from out-of-the-box automation software installations to project-specific customized packages involving the design and construction of electrical and controls hardware, automation software and data reporting.

Applecrest Orchards has been used as a research and development facility to fi nd out what works — and what doesn’t.

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“It’s my playroom,” Ellis said. “I’ve literally tried out all these different environment sensors, water flow sensors, pH sensors, every different sensor you can imagine.”

The company has landed its first large job, a 30,000-square-foot greenhouse, currently under construction in Wisconsin, that will grow hemp/CBD. AI Grow will commission the automation systems at the end of September; the facility is scheduled to open in early October.

The planning, design and layout process has taken well over six months, but the actual install of the system will likely only take about a month.

Ellis said the hemp industry seems to be the business’s target market right now. “Right now, hemp and cannabis is a big topic in Minnesota. Hemp is legal in every state, so everybody is getting into that for growing for medicinal purposes,” he explained. “I've talked to a lot of these farmers … they could care less about technology.

They say, ‘I've been doing it for 40 years this way, I’m not going to change.’ The cannabis industry is really progressive and very open to the new technology.”

AI Grow is licensed with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture to be hemp growers. The first year the business was up and running, Ellis and his colleagues did the growing, but a company called Loon Land Hemp has taken over the growing part under the Applecrest Hemp Collective.

Ellis has already developed a long list of partner companies, or what he calls “alliances.”

“I’m very big on teams and strengths in numbers,” he explained. “The whole point is to try to bring others into this because we were blessed with this, the store, the apple orchard as our venue.”

Some of the companies he has partnerships with include Key Minerals, Industrial Accessories Company (IAC), Eco Garden and Ninepatch Farm.

AI Grow also has two off-the-shelf products it has developed. The Birdhouse environmental sensor, which was created for the greenhouse project, is 3-D printed and houses a light sensor, CO2 sensor and humidity sensor. It hangs right in the where the plants grow.

The second product, the nutrient fertigation system — the process of adding fertilizer along with irrigation water — allows the grower to program unique recipes for their nutrient solutions. Growers can then

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Chris Ellis, owner of AI Grow, checks the settings on a programable logic controller.

make their own blends instead of using off-the-shelf nutrient blends. When running a recipe batch, the pumps automatically add precise amounts of specific ingredients along with fresh water to a large solution tank to achieve the grower’s special blend for the plants. “It’s kind of like making your own cake mix instead of buying the pre-boxed mixes at the store,” Ellis explained.

For more information about AI Grow, or the Applecrest Hemp Collective, visit aigrowllc.com.

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