Sweet treats abound at new Bayport ice cream shop

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YOUTH HOMELESSNESS: Solutions for Washington County. PAGE 23
Sweet treats abound at new
Bayport ice cream shop
Page 2
Graffi ti gives historical clues
Page 22
New hotel announces bar,
restaurant, coff ee shop
JACKIE BUSSJAEGER | PRESS PUBLICATIONS
From left: Employees Maibel Petschke and Abagael Cook, and owner Gregg Ellingson behind the bar at Mabel’s Ice Cream.
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BY JACKIE BUSSJAEGER Ellingson said.
EDITOR The shop offers 24 fl avors
Regional park reopens to public
daily, rotating from a total
BAYPORT — There’s of around 50. The menu
nothing like the joy of stop- also includes malts, shakes,
ping for ice cream on a hot fl oats and sundaes.
summer day—something In addition to ice cream,
Featured Events that locals and visitors the shop stocks healthy
to Bayport will be able to drinks and snacks to appeal
appreciate close at hand to the summer cycling
Out East
this summer at Mabel’s Ice crowd, especially as the city
Cream Shop. of Bayport prepares to add
The Accidental Hero
The shop offi cially opened a bike lane to Highway 95
When: Thursday, June 28, 6 p.m.
on Friday, June 8. Bayport through downtown.
Where: Water Street Inn
residents Gregg and Robin “One of the things we
Up North
Ellingson purchased the hope to do is really become
building in March, after a biking destination,”
Louie Anderson Tour
years of owning the Hidden Ellingson said. “We’d love
When: Sunday, June 24, 7 p.m.
Pines Ranch in Stillwater. to see people biking and
Where: Withrow Ballroom
“We’ve lived in Bayport walking here.”
for a couple of years, and The store will stock ener-
See pages found kind of a void for gy drinks and sodas with
family things. There’s a few real sugar, as well as en-
6&7 for event restaurant and there’s bars, ergy bars and protein-rich
JACKIE BUSSJAEGER | PRESS PUBLICATIONS there’s great parks around, snacks.
details Mabel’s Ice Cream is located inside a house constructed in 1890, but there’s kind of no place Built in 1890, the building
which the owners have preserved so the shop feels almost like being for families to come and
at home. hang out for a little bit,” SEE MABEL’S, PAGE 16
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Writing on the Wall: Warden’s
House presents a history of graffi ti
STILLWATER — A glance at an
urban wall infested with graffi ti often
meets with passing disgust, but an
upcoming presentation will take a
closer look at the history of graffi ti in
Washington County.
This free presentation will be pre-
sented by Alyssa Auten at the Historic
Warden’s House at 2 p.m. Sunday,
June 24.
The act of graffi ti has been present
for thousands of years in the form of
carvings and writings on surfaces all
over the world. This talk will present
the psychology of graffi ti, along with
its vast history, and why historical
organizations should study graffi ti.
The graffi ti of the Warden’s House
and throughout Stillwater and Wash-
ington County will also be a point of
discussion.
Alyssa Auten is a consultant with a
background in historic architecture,
design and nonprofi t management.
Auten received her BSAS in archi-
tectural studies from the University
of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and her
master’s degree in historic building
conservation from the University of
Bath in England. She spent the last
10 years working in cultural heritage
institutions such as the Folsom House
Historic Site in Taylors Falls and the
Nicollet County Historical Society
in St. Peter. She has consulted on
preservation projects for the city of SUBMITTED’
Lindstrom, the Polk-Burnett Electric These initials carved on a post in the
Cooperative and the St. Croix Re- basement of the Warden’s House Museum
gional Medical Center. Auten and her in Stillwater off er a small clue into the
husband recently moved back to the building’s past.
St. Croix River Valley and she works
as the marketing and creative manag- more information, please visit www.
er for Franconia Sculpture Park. wchsmn.org.
The Warden’s House is located
at 602 Main St. N., Stillwater. For From press release
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OURTH OF JULY is just around the corner
and everyone looks forward to band concerts,
picnics and fi reworks. Remember to be care-
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Independence Day goes back to the 18th century
and the American Revolution.
On July 2, 1776, the Continental Congress voted
in favor of independence and two
days later delegates from 13 col-
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ment drafted by Thomas Jefferson.
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About the
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Town colonists had a desire to have
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Philadelphia, Virginia’s delegate, Richard Hen-
ry, introduced a motion calling for the colonies’
independence. Though the vote was postponed on Let’s eat out!
the resolution, the fi ve-man committee, including
Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Roger Sherman,
Benjamin Franklin and Robert Livingston, draft-
ed a formal statement which justifi ed the break
with Great Britain. “A cannibal is a person who • Don’t allow children to run service and 20 percent for excep-
MINNESOTA IS BEAUTIFUL with the veg- walks into a restaurant and orders around or be disruptive tional service. “Tip” stands for
etation so lush and green, and the many fl owers the waiter.” — Morey Amsterdam 2. Treat all wait staff with re- “to insure promptness.”
blooming throughout our communities. S spect and courtesy. If coats have been checked, tip
This is also the time of year when there are ometimes I wonder… • Call them by name $1 per coat or $2 if extra items
many celebrations throughout our communities Does anyone eat at home • Look them in the eye were checked. For valet parking
to enjoy family, friends and neighbors. anymore? • Be ready to order when they you will tip $2-$5.
Reach out to your neighbors, build friendships As baby boomers, we were ask Courtesies on the part of
and enjoy the gifts of community. part of that generation where • Realize they have numerous restaurant management and
RAMSEY COUNTY HAS a good program for meals at home, gathered around tables to take care of staff include:
recycling hazardous waste. I used it recently for the table, were the norm not the • When you arrive, wait at the • Acknowledging arrival of
fl uorescent tubes and old paint. The closest loca- exception. Today entrance to be seated by the host- guests with a smile and eye con-
tion for us is Maplewood near the Aldrich Arena in I’m guessing, it’s ess. In social situations, ladies tact
the parking lot. They are open Fridays from 10 a.m. the reverse. follow the hostess, men follow the • Presenting a clean appearance
to 6:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. And why not eat ladies. Ladies are given the best with pressed uniforms, clean
I got there right on time and had a 20 minute out with the pleth- view of the restaurant. If fl atware nails and hair neatly pulled back
wait with approximately 15 cars ahead of me. ora of options to is not already in place, unroll • Being attentive without trying
If you have any questions about this program, feast on? On any your napkin, which will hold your to join their party
there is a hotline at 651-633-3279 answered 24/7. given night we fl atware. Put them in the proper • Offering to “make it right”
PAUL “THE PLUMBER” Carlson has been can dine at a fi ve place, knives and spoons on the if there are food fl ops or foreign
playing the role of Santa in our communities for Everyday star establish- right, forks on the left. Then place objects in guest’s food
quite a number of years. He is scheduled for a na- ment or a fast food your napkin on your lap. • Being prompt with a replace-
Etiquette
tional conference in Colorado in the near future. franchise. I’ve • Close your menu to indicate ment napkin or utensil if one falls
When I was visiting with him the other day, I even convinced you are ready to order. Each per- on the fl oor
Julie Frantz
said, “Tell me from your experience a memora- my husband that son should look at the wait staff • Presenting the bill when guests
ble request from a child.” He replied, “Bring my it’s cheaper to eat and give their order in a timely indicate they are fi nished and
mommy and dad back together.” Paul’s response out than all that fashion. Adults should place the thanking them for their patronage
was, “I only take requests for toys, but I’ll pray fuss of cooking at home. order for young children. While Personally, I’m grateful there’s
for your mom and dad.” Another was a 94 year- No matter what venue you you wait for the food, this is the this new trend of dining out. Af-
old lady who asked if she could sit on his lap. Her choose there are courtesies that time to converse with fellow ter feeding two sons and all their
daughter said, “Why? Didn’t you ever do that?” must be extended on the part of diners. friends for way too many years,
She said, “Well, when I was young there were no the patron and establishment. • If you need to gain the atten- my favorite words to my husband
Santas available,” so she did and acted like a six Two main thoughts to guide tion of your wait staff during the are, “Let’s just eat out!”
year old. your dining experience as a meal, do not snap your fi ngers or
A RECENT MAILING from the Children’s patron are: yell “Hey, you!” Make eye con- Julie Frantz is the founder
Home Society’s president Maureen Warren 1. You are sharing this occasion tact and use their name. At the of Everyday Etiquette, a Twin
brought home an important point to me. She says, with others. conclusion of the meal, place your Cities-based business whose
“A child who lacks a permanent nurturing home • Turn off your cell phone and napkin to the left of your place mission is to bring an awareness
is likely to lose their sense of security and will put it away setting. Do not stack or clear dish- of civility to the community.
likely have to deal with the effects of unstable be- • Speak at a moderate level es. Ask for the check and discreet- She’s on the web at
ginnings.” She goes on to say that these children where only those at the table can ly check the math. Calculate a 15 www.everydayetiquette.com.
have to heal from the trauma they have endured hear you percent tip based on reasonable
without care.
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Highway 95 closed until July 2
STILLWATER — After several false Marina only.
starts and construction delays, High- The Minnesota Department of
way 95 south of downtown Stillwater Transportation also wants to remind
will be closed for approximately three visitors and locals who are hiking and
weeks beginning early Monday, June enjoying the scenery around Stillwa-
11. The roadway will close between ter and the St. Croix Crossing bridge
Hwy 36 and Nelson Street to permit to stay out of the clearly marked
the installation of new drainage construction area south of downtown
structures beneath the highway near Stillwater. In this active construction
the Oasis Café to improve stormwater zone, there are a large number of
runoff control. construction vehicles working along
Weather permitting, the highway the roadway and hillside on the east
will reopen by Monday, July 2. side of Highway 95 which pose a risk
During the closure, drivers will to anyone who wanders through the
need to follow a signed detour to reach work area. In addition, anyone who
their destination. does not belong in the area could be
• Downtown Historic Stillwater from cited for trespassing.
Highway 36 detour: North on County The new parking lot along Highway
Road 15 (Manning Ave.), east on 75th 95 is now open to traffi c and is a good
St. (County Road 12). 75th St. becomes starting point for trips south to the
Myrtle Avenue as it nears downtown new bridge (but not north into the
Stillwater. downtown area). Parking in down-
• Highway 95 north of Stillwater town Stillwater allows access to the
from Highway 36 detour: North on northern end of the loop trail. The
County Road. 15 (Manning Avenue), loop trail will be fully open to pedes-
east on Highway 96 to Highway 95 trians and bicyclists in September
north of Stillwater. 2018.
For more details, fi nd the Highway
Access will be maintained at all 95 Construction Project page at www.
times to the Oasis Café and St. Croix dot.state.mn.us.
Boat and Packet from downtown MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Stillwater on southbound Highway From press release A map shows alternative routes while Highway 95 is closed between Highway 36 and the
95. Highway 95 just north of Highway southern end of downtown Stillwater.
36 will remain open to Sunnyside
Brew the beer but hold the bourbon, for now
CHURCH BRIEFS
Amborella House hosts Worship
BY JULIE KINK needed to fi nance the parking stalls would this became a problem,
Night at Redeemed Farm
CONTRIBUTING WRITER brewery and tap room cost about $600,000. I’d feel better about it.”
expansion. “The structured park- Stronger words came Nonprofi t Amborella House will present an
STILLWATER — Still- Lift Bridge CEO Dan ing at the reduced foot- from Councilmember evening of worship featuring musician Legend
water offi cials have Schwarz said the expan- print just doesn’t work,” Dave Junker, who said, Rutledge at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, July 15. Complet-
shelved a request for a sion will be an econom- he said. “It’s not a matter of if ing her fi rst album in New York City, Rutledge
special use permit for a ic boon. “The brewery Whitcomb referred to something’s going to is a young woman with a heart to serve the Lord
distillery in the garage really is a draw for an agreement the city happen—it’s bad. I live through worship and missions. Join in for refresh-
portion of the former people from around had struck with a previ- it. I’m downtown every ments, worship and to learn more about Amborella
Armory at Chestnut the area, including the ous developer granting day, I’m at that intersec- House. The event is free with opportunity to give
and Third Streets—for Twin Cities and around the use of 40 stalls in tion every day. I cannot to Amborella House. Amborella House’s mission is
now. the state, that comple- the city parking ramp support this.” to redeem women from sexual exploitation, re-
While they favor the ments other businesses for what was then The council tabled the store wholeness and renew hope. Space is limited.
spirit of the proposal, in Stillwater,” he said. proposed to be a com- request for a special use Redeemed Farm is located at 21325 Meadowbrook
city councilmembers Schwarz added that mercial building at the permit and variances Ave. N., Scandia. Registration is required; register
opted to wait until a the brewery currently site. He requested that for the project for fur- at https://tinyurl.com/y92ff82w.
development agreement has 19 full-time and 40 the city consider either ther review.
for the entire building part-time employees; using tax increment New shelter celebration June 24
is crafted. They’re hop- the expansion would fi nancing (TIF) for the In other business:
All are invited to attend the opening celebration of
ing that will happen in increase those numbers project, which is in an • City Administrator
the new St. Andrew’s Family Shelter in Hugo on
the next couple months, by 25 percent. existing TIF district, Tom McCarty said a
Sunday, June 24 at 2 p.m. Celebrate the accomplish-
and that it will resolve A 30,000-square-foot or purchasing back the request for proposals
ment of this community, join in a blessing and tour
one of the historic building with an addi- rights to the 40 public for legal services has
the shelter. The shelter is located at St. Genevieve’s
building’s key issues: tional 5,000-square-foot parking stalls, which gone out, due to the
Catholic Church (Hwy 61 & Frenchman Road),
parking. upper mezzanine is he said have a value upcoming retirement of
14383 Forest Blvd N., Hugo.
Meanwhile, Andrew planned, to include a of about $24-28,000 per longtime City Attorney
Mosiman and Christie taproom and viewing stall. David Magnuson;
Wanderer said they’re platform for patrons to Councilmembers were • Councilmembers
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
eager to open their do guided or self-guided reluctant to equate the thanked Sen. Housley,
distillery and tasting tours. A summer 2019 previous parking agree- Rep. Lohmer and Rep.
Criticism is not progress
room, to be named opening is envisioned. ment with the present Dettmer for their role
Forge and Foundry. Turnblad said a tax proposal. Addressing in getting $1.65 mil- Despite personal fl aws, President Trump’s
In 2016 the distillery abatement agreement the issue of traffi c lion included in the political strategies and instincts are manifestly
received a permit for is better suited to impacts of the condo’s state bonding bill for in the nation’s best interests, but compulsive an-
another downtown lo- vacant land than tax proposed entrance in riverbank restoration kle-biters and “aginners” are undermining his
cation that did not work increment fi nancing, as mid-block on Myrtle efforts. efforts, to the detriment of us all.
out. “We’re all set to earlier requested. Street, traffi c engineer • The council ap- Richard Doyle
go,” he told the council. “We get a project that Jeff Bednar of SRF proved a resolution sup- Forest Lake
“We’re just trying to wouldn’t exist today, Consulting Group ex- porting establishment
fi nd a place.” that will come fully plained that studies and of a slow no-wake zone
For those who prefer on the tax rolls at the simulations show the from the Dock Cafe to
a sudsier brew, 10-year- end of the abatement driveway entrance on Mulberry Point. 651-429-5420
old Lift Bridge Brewery period,” Mayor Ted Myrtle would produce • The council ap-
is barreling ahead with Kozlowski commented. “relatively insignifi cant proved the fi nal plat
AUTO &
plans for an expanded Council consensus was confl ict” with existing and development
facility on a 5-acre par- to direct staff to con- traffi c. agreements for Not- TRUCK PARTS
cel on Washington Av- tinue investigating the But councilmem- tingham Village, 12220
enue at Orleans Street. abatement process. bers reiterated strong McKusick Road, and for & CYLINDER
On June 5, councilmem- Also on June 5, the concerns about traffi c Boutwell Farm, 12588
16615 N. Forest Blvd.
bers agreed to consider council continued dis- safety at what’s known Boutwell Road. (3 Miles North on Hwy 61) HEAD SERVICE
tax abatement for the cussion on a condomini- as the city’s “most • The council denied, Hugo, MN
facility. um project proposed by confusing” intersec- on a 2-2 vote, the fi nal
Community Devel- developer Jon Whit- tion, Myrtle and Third. plat and development CARS, PICKUPS & JUNKERS
opment Director Bill comb for the corner Kozlowski suggested agreement for Heritage
Turnblad told the of Myrtle and Third prohibiting left turns Ridge, aka Hazel Place. ** WANTED **
council the Washington Streets. The building eastbound into the The Stillwater City
County Board is also footprint was reduced condos or removing Council next meets
considering the request and the proposed fourth parking spaces on the Tuesday, July 3 at 4:30 WE ARE A STATE LICENSED & BONDED AUTO
for abatement, which fl oor removed earlier south side of Myrtle, and 7 p.m. City Hall is DISMANTLING, RECYCLING FACILITY.
YOUR TITLES & VEHICLES PROPERLY HANDLED.
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TOP DOLLAR FOR COMPLETE CARS BROUGHT IN.
bridge the funding gap said providing 24 onsite we had some options if N., Stillwater.
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UP NORTH Contact: 651-209-9723 riding programs for
or ci.forest-lake.mn.us people with special
needs.
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Ballroom and Event Where: Linwood Saturday, June 23; 11
Center, 12169 Keystone Covenant Church, 6565 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, June
Ave. N., Hugo Viking Blvd., Wyoming 24
Details: Performance Details: Weekly Where: Town Square
by celebrity comedian. opportunity to connect Park, Afton
Tickets $35 general with the community Details: Artists, fl ea
admission; $50 VIP. through food, infl atables market vendors, live
Contact: 651-439- and themed activities. music, food and fun
5123, 800-838-3006 or Contact: 651-462-3780 for the entire family.
brownpapertickets.com or linwoodcovenant.org Saturday dinner at
Memorial Lutheran
BE A 4-H SCIENTIST: OUT EAST Church, call 436-1138 for
POLYMERS tickets.
When: 2-3 p.m. Contact: aftonartfair.
Tuesday, June 26 RELAY FOR LIFE com
Where: Hardwood OF STILLWATER
Creek Library, 19955 When: 6 p.m. Friday, BAYPORT BASH
Forest Road N., Forest June 22 When: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Lake Where: Stillwater Saturday, June 23
Details: Kids in Junior High School, 523 Where: First State
grades K-2 will engage in Marsh St. Bank and Trust, 950
hands-on activities and Details: Dozens Highway 95, Bayport
develop science skills as of teams circle the Details: Live music
FFIILLEE || PPRREESSSS PPUUBBLLIICCAATTIIOONNSS
they learn about plastics athletic fi eld all night from Vinny Rose, Forest Lake 4th of July Celebration
and how to be clean in in an American Cancer food, paper shredding,
a “green” world.Come Society fundraiser. activities hosted by the
to one or all programs. Contact: acsevents.org Bayport police and more.
Registration required. Free and open to the WHEN: Friday, July 29-Wednesday, live music Saturday-Wednesday
Contact: 651-275-7300 STILLWATER public. July 4 downtown; Parade 9 a.m. and
or washcolib.org FLEA MARKET Contact: fsbt.com fi reworks at 10 p.m. Wednesday,
When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. WHERE: Various locations July 4. See city website for full
SENIOR DANCE Saturday, June 23 and CAMPFIRE TALK: throughout Forest Lake schedule of events and parade
When: 1-4 p.m. Friday, Sunday, June 24 REPTILES AND route.
July 13 Where: Washington AMPHIBIANS DETAILS: Events include Steak
Where: Forest Lake County Fairgrounds, When: 7:15 p.m. Fry and American Legion Friday CONTACT: ci.forest-lake.mn.us
American Legion, 355 W. 12300 40th St. N., Lake Saturday, June 23 night; Carnival, bingo, food and
Broadway Elmo Where: Lake Elmo
Details: Enjoy mature Details: Free outdoor Park Reserve
music and dancing. fl ea and crafters market. Details: Program
Held the 3rd Friday of Contact: 715-557-1785 presented by the routes include a mix of St., Marine on St. Croix Details: Food and
every month. $6/person or rsgdevelopment.com/ Carpenter Nature turf, gravel, grass and Details: Mark Porub- beverage vendors.
includes lunch. Cash bar. fl eamarket Center. Free with park paved. 13 and older. cansky, Scandia resident Contact: 651-439-4001
Public welcome. entry. Contact: 651-430-8370 and former correspon-
Contact: 651-464-2600 RIVER VALLEY RIDERS Contact: 651-430-8370 or co.washington.mn.us/ dent for The Associated FIREWORKS
8 MILE HORSEBACK or co.washington.mn.us/ parks Press and foreign editor AT LOWELL PARK
Ongoing RIDE OR 3 MILE WALK/ parks of the Los Angeles Times When: July 4,
WHEEL ‘THE ACCIDENTAL will look into the world Fireworks at 10 p.m.
When: Saturday, June WRITING ON THE WALL: HERO 3.0’ of an international Where: Lowell Park,
23 A HISTORY OF GRAFFITI When: 6 p.m. correspondent. All are Downtown Stillwater
ARTS IN THE PARK Where: Lake Elmo When: 2 p.m. Sunday, Thursday, June 28 welcome. Details: Fireworks
AND FARMERS MARKET Park Reserve, 1515 Keats June 24 Where: Water Street Contact: 651-433-2820 show over the St. Croix
When: 5-9 p.m. Ave. N. Where: Warden’s Inn, 101 Water St., or marinecommunity River at 10 p.m. Music
Tuesdays, June 5 -Aug. Details: Registration/ House Museum, 602 Stillwater library.org simulcast on KBBL 1220
28 breakfast 8:30- Main St. N., Stillwater Details: Patrick AM.
Where: Lakeside Park, 9:30 for horseback Details: Alyssa Auten, Dewane presents the ALTERNATIVE
Forest Lake riders with a 10 a.m. marketing and creative story of his grandfather’s CIRCUITRY CREATIONS LIGHT A SPARK
Details: Free start. Registration/ manager for Franconia experiences in WWII. When: 1-2:30 p.m. When: 7-10:30 p.m.
community event breakfast 9:30-10:30 for Sculpture Park, will Hosted by former KSTP Friday, June 29 and Tuesday, July 4
includes concert series, walkers and wheelers lead presentation on the anchor Bill Lunn. Saturday, June 30 Where: Johnson
craft vendors, food with a 11a.m. start. psychology and history Tickets $20; benefi ts the Where: Stillwater Terrace, Stillwater
trucks and farmers Lunch served at noon. of graffi ti and why it Stillwater Lions Club Public Library, 224 Public Library, 224 N.
market. See website for All income benefi ts should be preserved. programs. Third St. N. 3rd St.
list of performers. therapeutic horseback Free. Contact: 612-578- Details: Two day Details: Fundraiser
Contact: wchsmn.org 4444 or facebook.com/ mini-camp for teens for the Stillwater Pub-
Stillwater.Lions.Club. to create circuit crafts lic Library Foundation
Top 5 at PressPubs.com: CRUISIN’ ON THE CROIX MN including a giant fl oor includes music and
HOT ROD & VINTAGE piano and stuffed plush entertainment, activities
CAR SHOW CONCERT ON toys. Free; registration for kids, magician, cake-
Week of June 10 – 16, 2018 When: 3-8 p.m. THE TERRACE: required. walks, food, cash bar and
Wednesdays, June 27, DEAN MAGRAW Contact: 651-275-4338 viewing of fi reworks.
Editor’s note: Visit www.presspubs.com to read
July 11 & 25 When: 6-8 p.m. or stillwaterlibrary.org $50/adult; $25/child 6+; 5
the full versions of these most-visited stories
Where: Lowell Park, Thursday, June 28 and under free. Supports
1. Man sentenced for sexual assault at Don Julio downtown Stillwater Where: Stillwater SUMMER CAMPFIRE the Stillwater Library
Details: Admire Public Library, 224 PROGRAM: RAPTORS Foundation.
restaurant. Quad Community Press > News
vintage and hot rod Third St. N. When: 7:15 p.m. Contact: stillwater
2. San Francisco Giants draft Mahtomedi’s Sean Hjelle. cars, food vendors, live Details: Performance Saturday, June 30 publiclibraryfoundation.
White Bear Press > Sports music (6 to 8 p.m.), free by guitarist and Where: Lake Elmo org
festivities. composer Dean Magraw Park Reserve, County
3. Grandpa’s last hurrah: Time to hang up the safety Contact: discover is free and open to the Roads 19 & 10, Lake Elmo SUMMER TUESDAYS
vest. Shoreview Press > News stillwater.com public. Details: Program When: 5-9 p.m.
Contact: 651-275-4338 presented by the Wildlife Tuesdays, July 10, 17,
4. Historian digs for roots of White Bear Lake legend. GUIDED FITNESS HIKE or stillwaterlibrary.org Science Center. Free 24 & 31 and August 7, 14
White Bear Press > News When: 9-10 a.m. with park entry. and 21
Thursday, June 28 & YOU ARE LEAVING Contact: 651-430-8370 Where: Lowell Park,
5. Lake Links plans Father’s Day ride. White Bear Press
July 12 THE AMERICAN or co.washington.mn.us/ Downtown Stillwater
> News Where: Lake Elmo SECTOR: FOREIGN parks Details: Free family
Park Reserve, 1515 Keats CORRESPONDENTS IN A event includes market
Ave. N. CHANGING WORLD AFTON FOURTH vendors, food, music,
See Press Publications’ website www.presspubs.com for stories from the Details: 60-minute When: 7 p.m. OF JULY PARADE stage performances until
White Bear Press, The Citizen, Vadnais Heights Press, Shoreview Press, hike includes warm-up Thursday, June 28 When: Noon July 4 8:30; movie at dusk.
Quad Community Press, The Lowdown-Forest Lake Area and and fi tness challenges Where: Marine Where: Downtown Contact: www.
The Lowdown-St. Croix Valley Area.
along the way. Trail Village Hall, 121 Judd Afton summertuesdays.com
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JUNE 22, 2018 www.presspubs.com THE LOWDOWN
family and friends of Park, 1601 LaMotte Where: Centerville
individuals living with a Drive, Centerville Lake in Centerville
mental illness. Details: Community Details: Members
Contact: 651-770-1436 concerts with various of all ages perform
or namimn.org artists/bands. Mean waterskiing tricks. Club
Gene & the Woodticks also performs at summer
performs acoustic folk/ festivals throughout the
NEIGHBORHOODS
rock/blues on June 19 state.
NEARBY
and Cole Thomas per- Contact: www.bald
forms acoustic contem- eaglewaterskishows.com
porary rock on June 26.
HOWL WITH Contact: www.center MIDWEST SKI
THE WOLVES villemn.com OTTERS SHOWS
When: 1-3:30 p.m. When: 6 p.m.
Saturday, June 23 ROCKIN’ IN THE PARK Sundays beginning
Where: Wargo Nature When: 6-8 p.m. second Sunday in June
Center, 7701 Main St., Thursday, June 28 throughout the summer
Lino Lakes Where: Sunrise Park, Where: Goose Lake on
Details: Afternoon of Lino Lakes Hoffman Road in White
wolf games and learning Details: Family-friend- Bear Lake
all about wolves. ly community event with Details: White Bear-
All ages. $5/person; performance by the band based team of 120
registration required. Drop Tailgate, conces- amateur skiers from
Contact: 763-324-3350 sions, free arts and metro area
or anokacounty.us crafts, bounce houses. Contact: www.
Contact: ci.lino-lakes. skiotter.com
Marine on St. Croix 4th of July CelebrationSSUUBBMMIITTTTEEDD MUSIC AT FRANCONIA mn.us
When: 2-6 p.m. Satur- MAHTOMEDI AREA
day, June 23 CANOE AND KAYAK FARMERS MARKET
Where: 29836 St. Croix BY THE LIGHT When: 8 a.m.-noon
Trail, Franconia OF THE MOON Saturday, June 23
WHEN: Fireworks 10 p.m. July 3; DETAILS: Annual All Town parade Details: Family-friend- When: 7-10 p.m. through Sept. 23
Running race and kids parade on on Main Street in downtown ly summer music series Friday, June 29 Where: Triangle Park
July 4 Marine. in outdoor amphitheater. Where: Wargo Nature Details: Brings local
Food vendors or picnic. Center, 7701 Main St., growers, producers,
WHERE: Marine on St. Croix CONTACT: marineonstcroix.org Contact: 651-257-6668 Lino Lakes artisans, musicians, non
or [email protected] Details: View wildlife, profi ts and cool people
sunset, and a full moon. together in the heart of
MAHTOMEDI GARDEN $5/person; registration Mahtomedi.
WINE MEETS Contact: 612-518-7110 to improve balance, CLUB GARDEN TOUR required. Contact: facebook.
ART FESTIVAL or bayportfarmers fl exibility, breath When: Noon-4 p.m. Contact: 763-324-3350 com/MahtomediArea
When: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. market.com awareness, and muscle Sunday, June 24 or anokacounty.us FarmersMarket
Saturday, July 14 & tone. Open to all levels. Where: Communities
Sunday, July 15 STAND UP PADDLE Each class $7/person, or surrounding White Bear HUDSON WHITE BEAR LAKE
Where: Saint Croix BOARDING: SUNSET $75 for a season pass. Lake BOOSTER DAYS FARMERS MARKET
Vineyards, 6428 PADDLE Contact: 651-430-8370 Details: Visit When: June 29-July 1 When: 8 a.m.-noon
Manning Ave., Stillwater When: 7-8 p.m. or co.washington.mn.us gardens throughout the Where: Lakefront Fridays, June 29- Oct. 26
Details: Interact Tuesdays, through Aug. community and support Park, Hudson, Wis. Where: Washington
with local artists while 14 GUIDED BICYCLE TOUR: gardening, education and Details: Hudson’s Ave. and 4th St., down-
sampling local wine, Where: Square Lake BRIDGES AND BOOMS community. Tickets $12 Fourth of July town White Bear Lake
beer and food. Live Park, 15450 Square Lake When: 2-4 p.m. in advance; $15 day of celebration featuring a Details: Produce
music, vendors and free Trail N., Stillwater Thursdays tour, can be purchased parade, carnival, food, includes organic
tours. Details: Guided class; Where: Brown’s Creek it Lila and Claudine’s or bands, games, fi reworks. produce, natural meats
Contact: 651-430-3310 equipment provided. Trailhead Parking Lot, the Mahtomedi Farmers Contact: hudson and cheeses, honey,
or scvwines.com Ages 14+, $30/person. across from Warden’s Market. boosters.org syrup, baked goods,
Registration required. House Museum Contact: Mahtomedi plants and fl owers.
OLD FASHIONED Contact: co.wash Details: Guided GardenClub.org CURALS 2018 ALS Contact: 651-747-3650
ICE-CREAM SOCIAL ington.mn.us bicycle tour discovering BENEFIT CONCERT or www.whitebearlake.
When: 5-8 p.m. the history of Stillwater, 14TH ANNUAL When: 3-10 p.m. org
Thursday, July 19 SUP-YOGA bridges, lumbering MANITOU DAYS PET Saturday, June 30
Where: Stillwater When: 9-10:15 a.m. boom and views above PARADE AND BLESSING Where: Hill-Murray ‘WHAT’S HAPPENING’
Historical Courthouse, Saturdays, through Aug. the water. $45/person, When: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 High School Theater, CALENDAR GUIDELINES
101 W. Pine St. 11 includes equipment. p.m. Sunday, June 24 2625 Larpenteur Ave. E., Anyone in the commu-
Details: Lumberjack Where: Square Lake Details: 651-280-7299; Where: Civil War Maplewood nity may send us news
Days kickoff includes Park, 15450 Square Lake mywahooadventures.com Monument, Clark Ave., Details: National of an upcoming local
children’s activities, Trail N., Stillwater White Bear Lake recording artist Dan event. The calendar is
petting zoo, food, $.50 Details: Guided yoga HERONS AND HISTORY Details: Pet parade Navarro performs, with reserved for secular
rootbeer fl oats, penny instruction; equipment KAYAK TOURS followed by a blessing at Dan Schwartz, George community events in or
candy, beverages and provided. Ages 14+, $30/ When: 8:30-11 a.m. St. John in the Wilder- Faber, Lehto & Wright adjacent to Press Publi-
more will be available person. Registration Fridays ness Episcopal Church. and Cool Hand Luke. cation’s coverage area.
for purchase. required. Where: Stillwater All pets must be leashed Food and silent auction Priority is given to free
Contact: 651-275-7075 Contact: co.wash Trolley, 400 E. Nelson St. or caged and vaccinat- throughout the concert. or affordable events that
or co.washington.mn.us ington.mn.us Details: Chance to see ed. Children without Tickets $39.80/person. are likely to appeal to a
herons, egrets, cormo- pets may bring a stuffed Contact: http://curals. broad audience. Due to
Ongoing ‘PEOPLE & PLACES: rants, islands, turtles, animal. weebly.com space limitations, there
ARCHITECTURE IN and a lumber era cave Contact: 651-429-5351 is no guarantee whether,
WASHINGTON COUNTY’ and boom area. No ex- or stjohnwilderness.org Ongoing when or for how long
When and Where: perience necessary. $75/ submissions will be pub-
STILLWATER Through January 5 at person or $35 kids 10 and TEDTALK TUESDAY lished. Submissions are
FARMERS MARKET the Washington County under. Includes 90 min- When: 6:30-7:30 p.m. subject to editing.
When: 7:30 am-noon, Historic Courthouse, 101 ute guided river tour, Tuesday, June 26 MARKETFEST Please include date,
Saturdays Pine St. W., Stillwater lesson, safety overview, Where: Wildwood When: 6-9 p.m. time, location, cost, brief
Where: Riverview Details: Exhibit all gear, trolley ride to Library, 763 Stillwater Thursdays through July details, and contact in-
parking lot, 3rd and highlights various and from water, snack Road, Mahtomedi 26 formation for each event
Pine Sts. across from architectural styles and water. Details: View and Where: Downtown submission. Submission
courthouse found in the county from Contact: 651-280-7299 discuss a TEDTalk video White Bear Lake deadline is Wednesday
Details: Local pre-1850 to 1960. or mywahooadventures. with others at this free Details: Free family prior to the following
organic food, vegetables, Contact: 651-275-7075 com monthly event. This festival includes more weeks’ publication. Call
fruit, crafts and other or co.washington.mn.us/ month’s talk features than 150 retail and food 651-407-1226 with ques-
specialties. hc MENTAL HEALTH Simon Sinek on “How vendors, live music, tions.
Contact: 651-704-9996 SUPPORT GROUP great leaders inspire ac- children’s activities, Online: www.press
or localharvest.org OUTDOOR YOGA FOR FAMILIES tion.” RSVP encouraged, farmers market, classic pubs.com/calendar
When: 6-7 p.m. When: 6:30-8 p.m. the refreshments provided. car show. Email: calendar@
BAYPORT Thursdays, through 1st and 3rd Mondays of Contact: info@tedx Contact: www.market presspubs.com
FARMERS MARKET Aug. 16 each month mahtomedi.com fest.org Mail:
When: 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. Where: Lake Elmo Where: Stillwater Press Publications
Mondays Park Reserve, North Library, 224 Third St. N., CENTERVILLE BALD EAGLE WATERSKI Attn: Calendar
Where: Village Green, Picnic Pavilion, 1515 Stillwater MUSIC IN THE PARK CLUB SHOWS 4779 Bloom Ave.
3rd St. N., adjacent to Keats Ave. N. Details: Free When: 6:30-8 p.m. When: 7 p.m. White Bear Lake, MN
Andersen Elementary Details: Guided yoga support group led by Tuesdays, June 26 Thursdays, mid-June 55110
and the Bayport Library sequences designed trained facilitators for Where: Hidden Spring through August
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THE LOWDOWN JUNE 22, 2018
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School board outlines levy campaign priorities and consequences
BY LORETTA HARDING tional reserves that were This will get them to to fi nalize the budget ties and promote facility and close the National
CONTRIBUTING WRITER reduced or eliminated realize that this is huge at either the June 21 or accessibility and health Joint Powers Alliance
through previous budget and will impact every June 28 meeting. and safety. To qualify, (NJPA) now to be known
FOREST LAKE — reductions will also cost single area that we • Conducted the fi rst the district must have as Sourcewell. As one of
The Forest Lake School from $700,000 to $1 mil- have,” Board Member reading of a resolution a 10-year plan adopted TIES’ 48 district mem-
Board has long held that lion annually. Attracting Julie Corcoran said. relating to proposed by the school board and bers, the Forest Lake
comprehensive two-way and maintaining the “This is clear and we property tax abatement approved by the com- district must authorize
communication with the best teachers and staff need to be clear.” for parking lot recon- missioner before the the dissolution of TIES.
community is essential will cost up to $2.5 mil- “It’s a good compre- struction and improve- proposed levy is certi- • Certifi ed the school
to securing a success- lion each year. hensive list that needs to ment projects at Wyo- fi ed. A vote on the plan is district population as
ful levy. As part of that “Because of annual be put in front of people ming Elementary, Forest scheduled for June 21. of June 7, 2018 at 49,889.
ongoing campaign to budget cuts, 56 teachers time and time again,” Lake Elementary, Lino • Approved the pur- This fi gure is certifi ed
engage with voters, have left the district Board Member Luke Lakes Elementary, For- chase and lease of 44 to the state demographer
the board at its June 7 for an average salary Odegaard said. est Lake Middle School school buses from Ho- for use in future revenue
meeting drew up two increase of $10,293,” “I won’t emphasize and Forest Lake High glund Bus Company, as calculation for commu-
lists: spending priorities Massey said. state defi ciency, because School. To fi nance the allowed by the Minneso- nity education.
for a successful levy and To round out the rest it is lagging throughout improvements, the board ta Department of Edu- • Accepted $20,877.87
consequences of a failed of the successful levy an- all districts in the state,” plans to grant a property cation and Minnesota in donations over the
levy. nual budget, the district Board Member Karen tax abatement on the State Bid Contract. The past month. Highlights
After a discussion, the also hopes to enhance Morehead said, “but include $4,567 from the
board voted 6-0 (Board supports for struggling what other districts did Boys’ Lacrosse Booster
“I hope parents understand what will
Member Gail Theisen students in reading was to pick up that slack Club to the high school
was absent) to approve and math and mental when our community happen. This will get them to realize team for partial payment
the two lists and adopt and behavioral health; didn’t.” of team uniforms; $2,869
a resolution calling for expand learning oppor- The district isn’t ask- that this is huge and will impact every from the Softball Boost-
a levy referendum to be tunities for the gifted ing for anything scientif- er Club for an assistant
conducted during the and talented; retain and ic or fancy, Board Chair single area that we have, this is clear coach for the softball
Nov. 6 general election. enhance educational Rob Rapheal said. “We’re team; $2,307 from the
The district’s current opportunities for stu- just getting kids the help and we need to be clear.” Girls’ Track Booster
operating levy of approx- dents that include music they need so they come Club for track equip-

imately $6 million will programs, career and out of here with a great ment for both teams and
Julie Corcoran
expire at the end of the tech programs, elective education. Spending $2,000 from the Scandia
Board Member
2019-2020 school year. courses and college level priorities is a document Elementary PTO for
The district will ask courses for high school of our values,” he said. Destination Imagination
for increases of $825 per students; and to estab- global fi nals expenses
pupil, which will gener- lish fi nancial stability In other action, the property in an amount Transportation Depart- for Scandia Elementary.
ate additional revenue of to avoid future budget board: not to exceed $2.1 million ment will lease 10 new • Conducted the fi rst
$5.6 million per year. reductions. • Adopted resolutions over 10 years. A public commercial lift buses reading of a proposed
Referendum informa- If the referendum fails, relating to the election of hearing is scheduled for and 18 new 77-passenger new Agriculture De-
tion will be provided the district would need school board members, 6 p.m. June 21 in the dis- buses to replace expiring partment course, Food
to the community and to close or pair elemen- calling the 2018 school trict offi ce boardroom. models currently under Chemistry.
should already have tary schools throughout district general election The cost of the abate- lease. The department • Conducted the fi rst
appeared on the dis- the district; increase and establishing dates ment would be $11 on a will also buy 16 two- reading of proposed 2019-
trict website at www. class sizes due to the loss for fi ling affi davits of $250,000 home. The vote year-old 77-passenger 20 and 2020-21 school
fl aschools.org/referen- of teaching positions and candidacy. The three to fi nalize the resolution buses previously under calendars. In 2019, the
dum2018. reduce or eliminate pro- seats on the school board will take place at the lease. district will return to
The reason the dis- grams or elective areas currently held by More- hearing. • Approved wellness regular school calendars
trict will be “out there such as music, agricul- head, Odegaard and • Awarded the Forest policy No. 546 with with school starting
in November is driven ture, career and tech Jill Olson will be up for Lake Elementary paving changes. All districts after Labor Day.
fi rst and foremost by programs, world lan- election on Nov. 6. rehabilitation project to participating in the • Approved the pro-
a lag in current state guage options, Interna- • Conducted the fi rst Bituminous Roadways national school lunch posed 2018-19 calendar
funding,” Superinten- tional Baccalaureate and reading of the 2018-19 for a total bid amount and school breakfast of school board meeting
dent Steven Massey said. other elective options. budget, which was set at of $196,468. The win- programs are required dates. For the most part,
“The current levy of $462 Additionally, the $72,500,000. The district ning bid was the lowest by the Healthy, Hun- the regular meetings
per student lags behind district would have to must approve a budget among fi ve bids received ger-Free Kids Act of 2010 will take place at the
other school districts charge for transporta- by June 30, and no funds on May 31. to have a wellness policy District Center at 7 p.m.
and was last increased tion within a two-mile may be spent from the • Conducted the fi rst that includes standards on the fi rst Thursday of
12 years ago.” distance to school; budget without board reading of the Long- and nutrition guidelines each month. Committee
Spending priorities in- reduce or eliminate ath- approval. The budget is Term Facilities Mainte- for foods and beverages meetings generally take
clude reducing class size letics and activities; in- expected to be revised nance (LTFM) revenue made available to stu- place at 6 p.m. on the
averages with emphasis crease fees for athletics, in November and March plan. The Legislature dents on campus during third Thursday of each
on early elementary activities and parking; 2019, as has been done in established a new LTFM the school day. month.
grades, which is expect- and increase rental rates recent years. The upcom- revenue program for • Conducted the fi rst
ed to cost from $700,000 for community use of ac- ing budget will resemble districts, the revenue of reading of a resolution to The board next meets
to $1 million per year. tivities and equipment. last year’s budget due which can be used for authorize legal docu- at 7 p.m. June 28 in the
Restoring and enhanc- “I hope parents under- to infl ation and budget capital expenditures and ments, dissolve Technol- district offi ce board
ing classroom instruc- stand what will happen. cuts, Business Services maintenance projects ogy and Information Ed- room, 6100 N. 210th St.
Director Larry Martini necessary to prevent ucation Services (TIES),
said. The board will vote further erosion of facili- sell the TIES building
Lions Club to present story of
FUN IS GOOD
American folk hero
on St. Paul’s Front Porch
June 25-27: Saints vs. Explorers STILLWATER — On Thursday, hero, and on July 4, a bronze House, which provides shelter
July 2: Saints vs. Red Hawks June 28, the Stillwater Lions plaque will be delivered to and care for brain-impaired
Club will present “The Acciden- Konop’s home town of Two Riv- patients.
tal Hero,” a multimedia one-man ers, Wisconsin, by a delegation The June 28 event will be held
show about a World War II Amer- led by the mayor of Domazlice, at the Water Street Inn. Social
ican offi cer who miraculously the Konop family hometown and hour begins at 6 p.m.; the per-
liberated the Czech villages of the fi rst Czech town visited and formance takes place at 7 p.m.
his grandparents. It is a true liberated by the colonel. Tickets are $20. To purchase
story written and performed by This is one of two Lions tickets, visit www.facebook.com/
the offi cer’s grandson, Patrick fundraisers held to generate Stillwater.Lions.Club.MN. WWII
Dewane. assistance for Lions’ Sight and veterans are guests of honor, in-
Hosted by Bill Lunn, “The Hearing projects and other local vited for the special dinner with
Accidental Hero” tells the story programs like the Tom Phillips a complimentary ticket. Dinner
of Col. Matt Konop and has been Scholarships; rewarding stu- reservations should be made di-
performed hundreds of times dents of ISD 834 for exemplary rectly with the Water Street Inn
across the U.S. and Czech Re- public service; the Let’s Go at 651-439-6000. The Water Street
public. It has become a tradition Fishing Organization, which Inn is located at 101 Water Street
during Czech Republic’s annual provides St. Croix River pontoon S., Stillwater.
liberation celebration events in excursions for seniors, veterans
651-644-6659 saintsbaseball.com early May. and the disabled; and assistance From press release
Konop has become a Czech folk for the newly formed Granite
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SCHOOL BRIEFS
SUBMITTED SUBMITTED
Destination Imagination Team Irish Lakes International Language Academy sent four teams to the Destination Imagination Global Finals recently in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Wristwatch placed fourth out of 78 teams Club members and mentors shown from left: (back row) Noah Shasky, Jackson Turner, Owen Berg, Grant Schwidder, Rose Obst, Bre Dom-
at Global FInals. From left: Hannah Parke, ino, Reagan Bain, Mason Janu, Strom Norcross; (middle row) Brandon Monson, Hailey Gregory, Summer Olson, Ryleigh Gallagher, Hannah
Roseann Parke, Owen Parke, Hailey Grego- Parke, Tally Nesvold, Rylee Bain, Sara Engel; (front row) coaches Laurie Monson, Michael McNaughton, Roseann Parke and Tina Shasky
ry, Grant Schwidder, and Rose Obst. (Not pictured: Michael Norcross).
Destination Imagination team 4th at club has done this year, and we’re 2 that Stillwater School Board Chair an application, interview and appoint-
globals equally grateful to the LILA parents, Tom Lehmann was being appoint- ment process managed by the remain-
Four of seven teams from Lakes staff, and families who helped support ed as the District Court Judge in ing board members. Applications for
International Language Academy in our DI teams,” McNaughton said. Minnesota’s Tenth Judicial District. the position will be available on the
Forest Lake qualifi ed to compete at the Destination Imagination, called “the Lehmann will resign his position on district website on June 22. In July,
recent Destination Imagination Global world’s largest celebration of creativ- the school board after his last meet- the board will review the applications
Finals in Knoxville, Tennessee. LILA’s ity,” invited more than 1,400 teams ing June 21, leaving a vacancy on the and interview potential candidates.
team “Irish Wristwatch” won fourth to compete at the Global Finals from board. Lehmann was fi rst elected to The goal is to have a successor ap-
place in the improvisation category 45 U.S. states and 17 countries. About the board in November 2010. pointed by mid-July and seated by late
out of 78 teams from around the world. 17,000 people attended the event. This “Tom has been an outstanding August.
Coached by Michael McNaughton, the was LILA’s third year of participating board member and leader for our Members of the community inter-
LILA Destination Imagination Club in the international organization’s school district,” said Superintendent ested in serving as a school board
also saw impressive performances competitions. Denise Pontrelli. “He made decisions member are encouraged to consider
by its other three student-named based on what was best for all stu- this important public service oppor-
teams: Improvocativity, BANTR and Lehmann leaves vacancy on school dents and all staff, and we will miss tunity and to review The Role of the
Walter Mittyish Feminists. board his contributions.” School Board document posted on the
“We’re proud of the work our entire Gov. Mark Dayton announced May The board vacancy will be fi lled by district website.
Junior Rangers invited to learn about St. Croix and Namekagon
ST. CROIX FALLS, Wisconsin — “Explore, Learn, • Meet a park ranger and take home an activity Junior Rangers are typically between the ages of
and Protect!” The Junior Ranger motto will ring book. 5 to 13, although people of all ages can participate,
out this summer at the St. Croix National Scenic Children can also earn a badge based on a new and earn a badge and certifi cate. Children must
Riverway as children participate in activity-based national program, “Let’s Go Fishing.” Explore be accompanied by an adult. Groups are welcome.
programs about rivers and fi shing. Park rangers national parks and national wildlife refuges while Help us prepare for programs by calling in advance
and volunteers will present these free programs learning to have safe and enjoyable fi shing experi- if you plan to bring more than six children. Wear
regularly throughout the summer at the two park ences. This program can start a child on a lifelong outdoor clothes, comfortable walking shoes, sun-
visitor centers. appreciation of fi shing. screen, a hat and insect repellent, and bring some-
Children can earn a St. Croix National Scenic Children can earn a Junior Ranger Angler Badge thing to drink. Programs will last up to an hour
Riverway Junior Ranger Badge as they: as they: and indoor activities will be presented on stormy
• Learn ways that biologists study the St. Croix • Learn about many aspects of fi shing, fi sh and days.
and Namekagon rivers. the underwater habitats they live in. Find dates, times, locations and more details at
• Make observations with hand lens, binoculars, • Protect native fi sh and the habitats on which www.nps.gov/sacn/learn/kidsyouth/beajunior-
thermometers and GPS units. they depend. ranger.htm, or call 715-483-2274 with questions.
• Discover the habitat and animals that live under • Practice how to cast a line and make proper For additional information on the Riverway,
the surface of the river. fi shing knots. please visit www.nps.gov/sacn or call 715-483-2274.
• Discover the shoreline habitat and animals that • Learn how to wear a life jacket.
live there. • Meet a park ranger and take home an activity From press release
• Learn the proper way to wear a life jacket. book.
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BUSINESS BRIEFS
Stillwater Farm Store closing
The Stillwater Farm Store on
Main Street has announced that it
will close June 30. Owned by former
WCCO meteorologist Rebecca Kolls
since 2014, the store is now listed
“for lease.” There will be in-store
discounts leading up to the store’s
closure, and Kolls has said that she
might continue the store in a new lo-
cation if she fi nds the right space. The
Stillwater Farm Store is located at 401
Main Street S., Stillwater.
Nerium brand partner celebrates 5 years
Greater Stillwater Chamber of Com-
merce celebrated a fi ve-year anniver-
sary with Jen Rogness, an indepen-
dent brand partner for Nerium on
May 30. Nerium produces anti-aging
products for the skin, body and mind.
Rogness started working as an entre-
preneur fi ve years ago and has now
JJAANNEEDDIIEERRBBEERRGGEERR.AARRTT
become one of the top salespersons in Janelle Haskins cuts to the ribbon to celebrate the opening of the J Bellissima Salon.
the world and credits her relationship
with the chamber as key. Jennifer
Rogness can be reached at 715-821-
1952 or https://jrogness.nerium.com/
us/en/
Chamber welcomes new member
Neighbor Stop
The Greater Stillwater Chamber of
Commerce welcomed the Neighbor
Stop to the chamber on May 24. The
gas station and convenience store is
located right off Owens Street. “We
know our customers so well, and
pride ourselves on customer service,”
said store manager Joan Bielke-Re-
iche. “If we don’t have what they
want, we will do our best to fi nd it, JJAANNEEDDIIEERRBBEERRGGEERR.AARRTT
order it, and have it on hand for them KKRRIISSTTIINNAA LLYYNNNN PPHHOOTTOOGGRRAAPPHHYY && DDEESSIIGGNN Joe Pirri cuts to the ribbon to celebrate the opening of the Pearl &
the next time they come in.” Owner Joan Bielke-Reiche cuts the ribbon for Neighbor Stop. the Thief.
Kevin Amundson has three other
stores in Blaine, Circle Pines and
Coon Rapids. The busy little Neighbor also donates to Halos of the St. Croix heimer’s Association. Neighbor Stop tion at the Model College of Hair and
Stop has a rewards program that cus- Valley, and for the past nine years has is located at 1101 Owens St. N., Still- Design in St. Cloud, and has perfect-
tomers may join for free. The business given more than $50,000 to the Alz- water, and can be reached by phone at ed her craft for the past 18 years in
952-457-3220 or online at www.neigh- Las Vegas, Nashville and the Twin
borstop.com. Cities before deciding to open her own
salon in Stillwater. Haskins has two
Lift Bridge announces switch to cans daughters in the Stillwater School
Lift Bridge Brewing Company in District. “Stillwater felt like the right
Stillwater recently announced that it hometown to raise my daughters in,”
will begin producing its craft beer in Haskins said. “It is really important
12-ounce cans. The decision was made to me to leave a legacy for them.” J.
based on production cost effi ciencies Bellissima services include haircuts,
and a desire to become more sustain- styles and treatments, hair exten-
able over time. The new cans will be sions, color, highlights and balayage,
VENDORS WANTED
distributed progressively over the waxing, wedding parties and makeup
course of summer 2018 to all markets consultation and application. The
where Lift Bridge Brewing Company salon is located at 222 Third St. S.,
products are sold. The adoption of the Stillwater and can be reached at
12-ounce can will allow the compa- 651-414-1350 or found online at www.
ny to save an estimated 1.6 million jbellissimasalon.net.
2018 White Bear Area
pounds in materials in 2019 and
reduce overhead costs. Recent techno- Chamber welcomes
logical advancements in the canning The Pearl and the Thief
Senior Health Expo industry have signifi cantly lowered The Greater Stillwater Chamber of
breweries’ capital expenditures, Commerce welcomed new member
and the canning process enables business, The Pearl and the Thief at
Lift Bridge to leave a much smaller its Main Street Stillwater restaurant
carbon footprint due to lighter trans- on May 31. Owners Joe Pirri and chef
portation and the cans’ recycling pro- Justin Sutherland (also business
cess. Twelve-ounce cans will steadily partners at the Handsome Hog in St.
Wednesday, October 3rd 11:30-2pm
replace 12-ounce glass bottles over Paul), along with minority partners
the course of the next six months. To Joe Ehlenz and Brad Nordeen of
Vadnais Heights Commons**
learn more about Lift Bridge Brewing Stillwater’s LOLO, bring something
Company, visit www.liftbridgebrew- new to Stillwater. The establishment
655 County Rd F E, Vadnais Heights, MN ery.com and www.liftbridgesoda.com. is a high-end southern-style whiskey
and oyster bar with dishes inspired
Chamber welcomes J Bellissima Salon by chef Justin Sutherland’s grand-
• Health & Wellness • Assisted Housing
The Greater Stillwater Chamber of mother, “Big Mama.”
Commerce welcomed new member Pearl and the Thief is located at 112
• Flu Shots • Financial Wellbeing
business J Bellissima Salon LLC at Main Street N., Stillwater, and can be
its Stillwater store May 31. Estab- reached at 651-341-0971 or online at
lished in 2018 and located in historic www.pearlandthief.com.
Gary LaRue Stillwater, J Bellissima Salon is a
premier salon. Owner and founder
Shows Janelle Haskins received her educa-
12:00 & 1:00pm POLITICAL BRIEF
Bob Dettmer, a Forest Lake resident, fi led as a candidate for the Minnesota
Sponsored Food Vendors
SPONSORED BY: House of Representatives, District 39A, on Tuesday, May 22. Rep. Dettmer is
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currently serving his sixth term in that capacity. He is currently the Chair of
Apple Orchard
the Veterans Affairs Division and serves on the following committees: State
Government Finance, Taxes, Capital Investments and Ways and Means. He
also chairs the MAG (Military Action Group) and serves on the Board of Direc-
tors for STARBASE, a STEM education program (Science, Technology, Engi-
neering and Math).