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Angela Vickers is a Jacksonville, Florida attorney and civil rights worker for those with mental illnesses. She is a full-time mental health advocate and national speaker. She promotes basic education about mental illnesses for lawyers, judges, faith leaders, and school children. An example of recovery, Angela has been well and on daily medication, since an episode of mania and her diagnosis of bipolar disorder in 1988.

Angela received the 2004 Clifford Beers Award of the National Mental Health Association, the highest award in consumer advocacy.

A person of faith, Angela and Dr. Gunnar Christiansen of NAMI Faithnet founded the National Day of Prayer for Mental Illness Recovery and Understanding. She wants faith leaders to learn that mental illnesses are medical problems, people do recover, and the faith community can help our nation achieve mental wellness.

As a member of the Florida Bar, Angela has tenaciously promoted mental illness education for all Florida lawyers and judges. Her efforts led the Florida Supreme Court to amend the Florida Bar RULES in 2001, making this possible.

Since 1997, Angela has promoted mental illness education for the school curriculum for grades Kindergarten through 12.

Angela has worked in medical research and hospital laboratories as a medical technologist, graduating from the Medical College of Georgia. She graduated with Honors from the University of Florida, College of Law, and worked in legal services and commercial real estate law. Her unique exposures to medicine and law, as well as living with the stigma and injustices linked to mental illness, have given her the determination to take on the impossible.

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Pipestone, MinnesotaFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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City

Downtown Pipestone
Motto: "Home of the Red Stone Pipe"[1]

Location of Pipestone, Minnesota
Coordinates: 43°59′52″N 96°19′2″W / 43.99778°N 96.31722°W / 43.99778; -96.31722
Country United States
State Minnesota
County Pipestone
Government
• Type Mayor – Council
• Mayor Laurie Ness
Area[2]
• Total 4.18 sq mi (10.83 km2)
• Land 4.18 sq mi (10.83 km2)
• Water 0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation 1,736 ft (529 m)
Population (2010)[3]
• Total 4,317
• Estimate (2012[4]) 4,196
• Density 1,032.8/sq mi (398.8/km2)
Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6)
• Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP code 56164
Area code(s) 507
FIPS code 27-51388[5]
GNIS feature ID 0649527[6]
Website www.pipestoneminnesota.com

Pipestone is a city in Pipestone County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 4,317 at the 2010 census.[7] It is the county seat.[8][9] The city is also the site of the Pipestone National Monument.

Contents [hide]
1 History
2 Geography
3 Demographics
3.1 2010 census
3.2 2000 census
4 Economy
5 Arts and culture
5.1 Museums and other points of interest
6 Government
7 Education
8 Infrastructure
8.1 Transportation
9 Notable people
10 Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
11 References
12 External links

History[edit]Charles Bennett and Daniel Sweet founded Pipestone in 1876. Bennett was intrigued by the prospect of visiting the site he had read about in Longfellow's poem. Despite blizzards, prairie fires, droughts and grasshoppers, the young village survived. In 1879, 22 businesses were operating in Pipestone, and by the following year that number had grown to 53. Pipestone was incorporated as a village in 1881. By 1890, Pipestone had train service on four different rail lines and had become a travel and business center hub for southwestern Minnesota. Pipestone was named after the red stone quarried by Native Americans to make pipe bowls.[9]

Pipestone is located in southwestern Minnesota. It is a leader in wind technology with nearly 800 wind generator towers located nearby on one of the area's top resources.

Pipestone was formerly home to a Native American Boarding School, which were known for their repression of Native American culture and contribution to the genocide and ethnocide of Native American people.[citation needed]

Geography[edit]According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.18 square miles (10.83 km2), all of it land.[2]

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If we all gave $3,the fundraiser wouldbe over in an hour. x Pipestone, Minnesota From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search Pipestone, Minnesota City Downtown Pipestone Motto: "Home of the Red Stone Pipe"[1] Location of Pipestone, Minnesota Coordinates: 43°59′52″N 96°19′2″W / 43.99778°N 96.31722°W / 43.99778; -96.31722 Country United States State Minnesota County Pipestone Government • Type Mayor – Council • Mayor Laurie Ness Area[2] • Total 4.18 sq mi (10.83 km2) • Land 4.18 sq mi (10.83 km2) • Water 0 sq mi (0 km2) Elevation 1,736 ft (529 m) Population (2010)[3] • Total 4,317 • Estimate (2012[4]) 4,196 • Density 1,032.8/sq mi (398.8/km2) Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6) • Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5) ZIP code 56164 Area code(s) 507 FIPS code 27-51388[5] GNIS feature ID 0649527[6] Website www.pipestoneminnesota.com Pipestone is a city in Pipestone County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 4,317 at the 2010 census.[7] It is the county seat.[8][9] The city is also the site of the Pipestone National Monument. Contents [hide] 1 History 2 Geography 3 Demographics 3.1 2010 census 3.2 2000 census 4 Economy 5 Arts and culture 5.1 Museums and other points of interest 6 Government 7 Education 8 Infrastructure 8.1 Transportation 9 Notable people 10 Henry Wadsworth Longfellow 11 References 12 External links History[edit] Charles Bennett and Daniel Sweet founded Pipestone in 1876. Bennett was intrigued by the prospect of visiting the site he had read about in Longfellow's poem. Despite blizzards, prairie fires, droughts and grasshoppers, the young village survived. In 1879, 22 businesses were operating in Pipestone, and by the following year that number had grown to 53. Pipestone was incorporated as a village in 1881. By 1890, Pipestone had train service on four different rail lines and had become a travel and business center hub for southwestern Minnesota. Pipestone was named after the red stone quarried by Native Americans to make pipe bowls.[9] Pipestone is located in southwestern Minnesota. It is a leader in wind technology with nearly 800 wind generator towers located nearby on one of the area's top resources. Pipestone was formerly home to a Native American Boarding School, which were known for their repression of Native American culture and contribution to the genocide and ethnocide of Native American people.[citation needed] Geography[edit] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.18 square miles (10.83 km2), all of it land.[2] Demographics[edit] Historical populations Census Pop. %± 1890 1,232 — 1900 2,536 105.8% 1910 2,475 −2.4% 1920 3,325 34.3% 1930 3,489 4.9% 1940 4,682 34.2% 1950 5,269 12.5% 1960 5,324 1.0% 1970 5,328 0.1% 1980 4,887 −8.3% 1990 4,554 −6.8% 2000 4,280 −6.0% 2010 4,317 0.9% U.S. Decennial Census 2010 census[edit] As of the census [3] of 2010, there were 4,317 people, 1,923 households, and 1,084 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,032.8 inhabitants per square mile (398.8 /km2). There were 2,134 housing units at an average density of 510.5 per square mile (197.1 /km2). The racial makeup of the city was 90.2% White, 0.9% African American, 1.9% Native American, 1.1% Asian, 3.5% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.2% of the population. There were 1,923 households of which 27.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.6% were married couples living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.6% were non-families. 38.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.86. The median age in the city was 40.8 years. 23.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.1% were from 25 to 44; 25.1% were from 45 to 64; and 20.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.6% male and 53.4% female. 2000 census[edit] As of the census [5] of 2000, there were 4,280 people, 1,900 households, and 1,138 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,090.8 people per square mile (421.6/km²). There were 2,097 housing units at an average density of 534.4 per square mile (206.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 94.23% White, 0.28% African American, 2.94% Native American, 0.75% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.35% from other races, and 1.40% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.96% of the population. There were 1,900 households out of which 28.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.8% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.1% were non-families. 35.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 19.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.89. In the city the population was spread out with 24.7% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 24.9% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 21.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 88.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.6 males. The median income for a household in the city was $30,412, and the median income for a family was $40,194. Males had a median income of $28,180 versus $21,349 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,253. About 8.3% of families and 9.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.0% of those under age 18 and 11.1% of those age 65 or over. Economy[edit] In 2006, Suzlon Energy of India began building wind farm blades at its subsidiary Suzlon Rotor Corporation in the town. Among the companies buying the blades is Wind Capital Group which is developing the biggest wind farm in Minnesota. They have closed down.[10] Ellison meats was founded in 1934 and has been a part of the Pipestone community since the early 1980s and moved to its current facility in 1990. In 2007, Ellison's was acquired by the J^B Group of St Michael, MN. J&B, founded in 1979, is the producer of "No Name" and "Midwest Pride" brand name products. Arts and culture[edit] Museums and other points of interest[edit] The Calumet Inn The Calumet Inn in downtown Pipestone is a restored historical building from 1888. It still operates as a functioning hotel. It features turn-of-the-century (19th to 20th) antiques and interesting architecture. The building was constructed using quartzite both structurally and in the facade. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The county Courthouse, also made of local quartzite stone, was built in 1899. The building is the most stylized of the quartzite buildings. It is rectangular in shape with a 110-ft clock tower topped with a dome and a statue of Lady Justice. It was restored in 1995 and rededicated in 1996. It is also listed in the National Register of Historic Places. American Indians have used the pipestone quarries located at the Pipestone National Monument for centuries to obtain materials for pipe making, a practice that continues today. 282 acres (1.14 km2) - visitor and cultural center, 3/4 mile walking trail along Pipestone Creek and Winnewissa Falls set in the tallgrass prairie. Pipestone Indian Shrine Association provides visitors with a selection of American Indian art and craft items. The pipestone quarry is described in Native American legends as a square-cut jewel lying upon folds of shimmering green velvet. This is an accurate depiction of the red quartzite almost hidden by prairie grass. It was designated a national monument by the United States in 1937. Government[edit] Pipestone is located in Minnesota's 7th congressional district, represented by Collin Peterson, a Democrat. At the state level, Pipestone is located in Senate District 22, represented by Republican Bill Weber, and in House District 22A, represented by Republican Joe Schomacker. Education[edit] Pipestone Area Schools, Independent School District #2689, serves the community of Pipestone and surrounding area, including the towns of Hatfield, Woodstock, Jasper, Trosky and Holland. Pipestone Area High School, a new 197,000-square-foot (18,300 m2) middle/high school/district office, was opened in January 2003 at the cost of 22.3 million dollars. Southwest Minnesota Christian High School and Edgerton Christian Elementary School are located in nearby Edgerton, in the southern portion of Pipestone County, and are an alternative to public education. Minnesota West Community & Technical College, based in Pipestone, offers post-secondary classes. Infrastructure[edit] Transportation[edit] U.S. Route 75 and Minnesota State Highways 23 and 30 are three of the main routes in the city. Notable people[edit] Vern Ehlers, former United States Representative for Michigan, was born in Pipestone.[11] Henry Wadsworth Longfellow[edit] Although he never visited the site, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was inspired to write of the area in the poem, "Song of Hiawatha". The Song of Hiawatha Pageant, which spins out Longfellow's vision of the American Indian, played in Pipestone for 60 years. The pageant was held at a small quarry lake on a natural amphitheater with a cast of 200 principals, chieftains, warriors, and dancers in their colorful costumes. Summer of 2008 was the last year for the pageant. References[edit] Jump up ^ "Pipestone Minnesota Chamber of Commerce". Pipestone Minnesota Chamber of Commerce. Retrieved October 9, 2012. ^ Jump up to: a b "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-11-13. ^ Jump up to: a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-11-13. Jump up ^ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-05-28. ^ Jump up to: a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31. Jump up ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31. Jump up ^ "2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 27 April 2011. Jump up ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07. ^ Jump up to: a b "Profile for Pipestone, Minnesota, MN". ePodunk. Retrieved October 9, 2012. Jump up ^ http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/partner/story?id=46688 Jump up ^ "http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=e000092". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved October 9, 2012. 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City of Pipestone County of Pipestone Pipestone Chamber of Commerce Pipestone County Star newspaper site Pipestone National Monument website - National Park Service Pipestone, Minnesota, a National Park Service Discover Our Shared Heritage Travel Itinerary Minnesota West Community & Technical College site - Pipestone campus City-Data.com ePodunk: Profile for Pipestone, Minnesota, MN [hide] v t e Municipalities and communities of Pipestone County, Minnesota, United States County seat: Pipestone Cities Edgerton Hatfield Holland Ihlen Jasper‡ Pipestone Ruthton Trosky Woodstock Townships Aetna Altona Burke Eden Elmer Fountain Prairie Grange Gray Osborne Rock Sweet Troy Unincorporatedcommunities Airlie Cazenovia Cresson Footnotes ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties Coordinates: 44°00′02″N 96°19′03″W / 44.00056°N 96.31750°W / 44.00056; -96.31750 Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Pipestone,_Minnesota&oldid=582341811" Categories: Cities in Pipestone County, Minnesota Cities in Minnesota County seats in Minnesota Populated places established in 1876 1876 establishments in the United States Hidden categories: All articles with unsourced statements Articles with unsourced statements from February 2013 Commons category with local link same as on Wikidata Coordinates on Wikidata Navigation menu Personal tools Create account Log in Namespaces Article Talk Variants Views Read Edit View history Actions Search Navigation Main page Contents Featured content Current events Random article Donate to Wikipedia Wikimedia Shop Interaction Help About Wikipedia Community portal Recent changes Contact page Tools What links here Related changes Upload file Special pages Permanent link Page information Data item Cite this page Print/export Create a book Download as PDF Printable version Languages Català Dansk Deutsch Español Français Ido Қазақша Kreyòl ayisyen Nederlands Oʻzbekcha Português Русский Српски / srpski Suomi Tiếng Việt Volapük Edit links This page was last modified on 19 November 2013 at 07:52. 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