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Country Messenger 2018 Year in Review January

February

Taught kids to count, now turning 100 Mignon Johnson, a longtime Scandia resident and kindergarten teacher at Marine Elementary, turned 100 Jan. 21. On that date, she was able to walk the halls of the Point Pleasant Heights independent living apartments in Chisago City with ease.

trained Olympic gold medalist

Chiko’s Bar & Grill closes Chiko’s Bar & Grill closed without fanfare or announcement in early February. An owner told one Scandia resident it was due to slow business.

Also in February • May Township resident announces run for state House

A volunteer cross-country ski coach in the Stillwater school district for 23 years, Denny Seefeldt of Scandia worked with Afton-raised Jessie Diggins during a summer strength training program. “I was so excited and had so much adrenaline,” he said of her Olympic victory, “I could hardly do anything else the rest of the day.”

Also in January

Also in March

• Entrepreneur with local roots purchases Withrow Ballroom • Vinterfest in Scandia

• May Township ballot echoes 2015

March Scandia ski coach one of many who

Mignon Johnson turned 100 last January.

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Scandia reconsiders allowing solar farms

BY KYLE WEAVER CONTRIBUTING WRITER

plate with the many sides that share the serving table with the lutefisk and Swedish meatballs.

Traditional white sauce, melted butter and gravy add the touch of home. Boiled potatoes, coleslaw,

The City of Scandia’s first foray into allowing solar farms yielded some unexpected—and, to some, unsightly—results.

Yet after recent discussions with representatives of U.S. Solar, the Scandia City Council is reconsidering its policy of not permitting the photovoltaic farms.

During their Dec. 18 meeting, the council tasked the city’s Planning Commission to begin considering and developing a new community solar garden ordinance. The commission will likely take up the issue in January, with a draft ordinance and public hearing on the subject possibly in February.

Scandia first began allowing the development of solar farms in 2015.

The city’s first commercial solar farm, a $12.5 million, 5-megawatt farm northwest of the Highway 97/Manning Trail intersection, was hailed as a step in the right direction toward sustainability and brought the city glowing media coverage from the Twin Cities.

By mid 2016, though, with only one solar farm operating and four more approved but yet to be installed, the number of concerns had grown.

Numerous power poles, commercial-style fencing, and a lack of effective screening had left neighbors of each solar farm proposal quite upset.

The city revamped its screening standards for the farms in 2016, before ultimately repealing the solar ordinance in September 2017.

“We tried to be ahead of the game, and instead we were behind,” Mayor Christine Maefsky said

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Nordic sweaters are welcome but not required at Christ Lutheran Church's annual feast of traditional Swedish fare.

Traditional Swedish dinner celebrates Christ Lutheran’s heritage

Christ Lutheran Church of Marine on St. Croix continues its annual Traditional Swedish Dinner scheduled for January 17, 2019. Serving time extends from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Continuous seating moves patrons efficiently to their tables. The cost of this

All You Can Eat meal is $20.

Ages 16 and under eat free. All proceeds directly support local, national and international mission projects.

All are welcome. You don’t have to be Scandinavian to enjoy this hearty meal. Fill your

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Movie lovers needed: Help judge the Highway 61 Film Festival in 2019

The Highway 61 Film Festival is seeking a few good judges to pick the festival winners in 2019.

“We’ve had hundreds of films submitted to our festival this year, and we’re looking to send the very best ones to our judges,” said Patrick Schifferdecker, a director of the annual Pine City film festival. “If you love movies, you’ll love this job.”

Volunteer judges for the Highway 61 Film Festival can pick one or more categories of films: Drama Feature or Short, Documentary, Comedy Feature or Short, Action/Horror, Animation, Minnesota Made and finally Student Short.

Judges will be asked to watch up to 10 films, though for almost all the categories most of those films will be under 40 minutes.

“You’re going to see films from all over the world,” said Schifferdecker. “We’ve had great local and Minnesota movies come in, more from around the United States, and amazing entries from dozens of other countries too.”

Anyone interested in being a judge for the festival will need a computer and a good internet connection, since access to the films is only available online. Judges will receive access to the films on Jan. 30, and then have until Feb. 15 to watch them and rank them.

“In the past, some people watch the films by themselves, but some make it a party and invite friends,” Schifferdecker said. “The only real rule is you need to watch all the selections submitted to you, rank them as best as you possibly can – and send in your rankings by Feb. 15.”

Judges will receive an all-access weekend pass and free passes for friends to the festival in Pine City on April 4-7.

“This is the ninth year of the Highway 61 Film Festival, and might just be the best one yet,” Schifferdecker said. “We can’t wait for people to get a chance to see these fantastic movies.”

Those interested in helping judge films for the Highway 61 Film Festival – or who want more information – are asked to email highway61filmfestival@gmail.com saying why they are interested, any qualifications they might have, and naming a few of their favorite films.

The Highway 61 Film Festival is sponsored by Pine Center for the Arts, Pine Technical & Community College, Pine City’s Pizza Pub and the Pine City Pioneer.

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COUNCIL: Skeptical of more solar farms, but not ruling out FROM PAGE 1

of the city’s first attempt.

In a presentation to the city council, though, Reed Richerson, U.S. Solar’s chief operations officer, contended that those past concerns could be addressed with a new ordinance.

“We believe we’ve captured the common concerns,” Richerson said.

U.S. Solar’s proposal would have the city limit the size of new solar farms to 1 megawatt, where most existing farms are five times as large. The new ordinance would require more screening and fencing to meet rural standards, would limit all on-site equipment to 10 feet in height, and would limit new farms to a single on-site power pole—instead of the three-poles-per-megawatt that some existing farms use.

Richerson also showed the council three maps that would create buffer zones of one-quarter mile, one-half mile and a full mile around the city’s six existing solar farms. Richerson suggested any of those standards could likewise be used in a new city ordinance.

But Dan Squyres,

who chairs the city’s planning commission, expressed concerns that U.S. Solar’s proposal wouldn’t be good enough. He argued that site screening doesn’t replace scenic viewshed in the same aesthetic way.

Squyres pointed out that 1-megawatt solar farms and smaller are not subject to the county’s energy production taxes, of which Washington County collects 80 percent and Scandia gets 20 percent.

“By limiting the size, you’re actually limiting the tax (benefit),” Squyres said.

Squyres also pointed out that additional power poles might still be installed in the road right of way, regardless of the city requirements.

Richerson confirmed that mid-span poles could be added at Xcel Energy’s discretion.

“We cannot make an ordinance that controls what Xcel does,” Squyres said.

Councilman Steve Kronmiller also expressed reluctance, and suggested it might be better to wait until after the city’s Comprehensive Plan is approved.

The city could implement a new solar farm ordinance then, among what will likely be sev-

eral ordinance updates.

“I’m not sure doing something right now makes a lot of sense,” Kronmiller said.

The council, though, agreed to send the issue on to the planning commission for further consideration and study.

New administrative citations, penalties The council formally approved four new ordinances. The new ordinances specify penalties for people meddling with the city’s 201 sewer systems, such as cutting off locks or illegal dumping; create an administrative citation ordinance to allow the city office to handle tickets issued locally for minor issues such as junk cars, dogs running at large and parking violations; update the city’s right-of-way ordinance to address the implementation of small cell wireless facilities and to clarify city policy on unopened/un-maintained city streets; and clarify the penalties for, and definition of, a petty misdemeanor in relation to the above ordinances.

Other business: • The council formally approved its 2019 budget and annual property tax levy of $2,257,872, a zero

percent increase over 2018.

• The council accepted two donations from the Scandia Marine Lions Club for handicapped accessibility improvements to the Scandia Community Center Building and for the purchase of additional holiday lighting. A third donation was also accepted from the Scandia Fire Relief Association toward the purchase of vehicle stabilizing rescue tools.

• The council approved annual liquor license renewals for Scandia Creamery, Meisters Bar & Grill and Brookside Pub. • A temporary liquor license was also granted to Meisters Bar & Grill for the annual Vinterfest beer garden.

The council agreed to waive a permit fee for the Vinterfest Fireworks display.

• The council approved an annual step wage increase to $31.02 per hour for Public Works Director Adam Hawkinson.

• The council approved its annual meeting schedule. The next Scandia City Council meeting will be held Jan. 2 at 6:30 p.m. The city’s annual meeting will be held Jan. 15 at 7 p.m.

SWEDISH DINNER: Christ Lutheran hosts annual feast FROM PAGE 1

pickled beets, cranberries, brown beans, lefsa, rice pudding, Swedish rye bread, and traditional Scandinavian cookies will tantalize your taste buds.

Christ Lutheran Church is ADA accessible. The north entrance doors are fitted with door opening buttons. The elevator is to your right as you enter. Use the elevator or the short stairs up to the Nyman Center to purchase tickets. The elevator will also take guests to the dining room on the lower level.

As you enter the Nyman center to purchase your tickets you will also find representatives from Gammel Gården Museum with favored items from their store.

The Swedish Dinner tradition began back in the 1930’s when a few men in the congregation decided they wanted to prepare lutefisk for themselves. That first meal was led by Mr. Charlie Lindell who cooked the lutefisk in a copper boiler over a four burner Kerosene stove. The menu at that time was lutefisk, boiled potatoes, rye bread, doughnuts and coffee. Several years passed

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Coleslaw joins the generous portions of lutefisk and meatballs.

before the church ladies got involved. The menu developed by the women continues today.

The Christ Lutheran Church sanctuary, completed the winter of 1873-74, is the oldest, continuously used, church structure in the State of Minnesota. It’s worth a trip to Marine on St. Croix to see this wonderfully preserved building. While you are admir-

ing this loved place of worship note the brightness of the recently restored stained glass windows. Enjoy the music as you wait in the sanctuary for your number to be called. Take time to mingle with the dedicated staff and hungry folks ready to break bread over lutefisk and meatballs below the sanctuary.

County lists Christmas tree drop-off sites When the holiday season is over, recycle Christmas trees by dropping them off at one of the available yard waste drop-off sites in Washington County. Tree stands, plastic bags, tinsel, wire, lights, and all other decorations must be removed before drop-off.

Private waste haulers, cities, or townships may also accept Christmas trees. Residents should con-

tact sites directly for more information.

A local site accepting trees includes Forest Lake: City of Forest Lake Public Works, 843 Fourth St. S.W. – open to Forest Lake residents only, 24-hour drop-off through Jan. 31. No charge. For more information, call Forest Lake Public Works at 651-4643220.

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JANUARY 3 Marine Documentary Night The Marine Film Society and the Marine Community Library present three documentary short films: “Beneath the Ink,” “My Last Breath,” and The Ragman.” All are by Minneapolis filmmaker, Cy Dodson. The free screening will be held at the Marine Village Hall (121 Judd Street) on Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019 at 7 p.m.

JANUARY 7 Simply your retirement A two night event starting in January about simplifying your retirement will be held at the Discovery Center in Osceola. To register go to: www.simplifyyourretirement.com/ osceola.

of the DFL East Metro Senior Caucus, 11:30 a.m. at Sgt. Pepper’s Bar and Grill (930 Helena Ave. N., Oakdale). Michany will speak on Minnesota and Federal Tax Changes, What do you need to know about your taxes? All are welcome to attend; no fee. Participants buy their own lunch.

Writers Group People who are interested in writing for their own pleasure are invited to this informal gathering for encouragement and feedback. Meet at Osceola Public Library in the new Discovery Center, 5-7 p.m. Contact barbaraywetzel@gmail or 715.294.2657 to send your writing piece to the group before the meeting. Free; everyone welcome.

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Stillwater Critical Thinking Club

Ruth Ann Michnay, CPG will be the featured speaker at the Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019 meeting

Monday, Jan. 14, 2019, 7 p.m. Family Means Bldg (1785 Northwestern Ave, Stillwater). Topic:

Invisible Children, Preteen Mothers, Adolescent Felons and What We Can Do About It. Speaker: Mike Tikkanen, Founder, and President of KARA (Kids At Risk Action Group) www. invisiblechildren.org. In 1996 Mike registered as Guardian Ad Litem in Hennepin County and has helped more than 50 abused children while working as a business/ real estate broker.

JANUARY 18 St. Croix Crossing quartet and Marine Library Birthday Friday, Jan. 18 at 7 p.m.

An evening of fabulous entertainment by the award-winning barbershop quartet, St. Croix Crossing. They have performed at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville — and now at Marine Village Hall! One quartet member is our Marine neighbor — Jared Hoke. We’ll also eat cake to celebrate Marine Community Library’s

Licensing information for potential child foster care providers available at meeting Jan. 7 An informational meeting for those interested in foster care in Washington County is 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 7, in Lower Level Room 16 at the Washington County Government Center in Stillwater.

For those who decide to become licensed to provide foster care, the licensing process begins at no cost to them. Several foster care options are offered.

• for children: Families are needed to open their homes to school-age children needing a temporary place to live. Placements vary in length.

• for teenagers: There is a need for caring and supportive foster parents who will open their homes to teenagers.

• respite program: Give a family a needed break by caring for children and teenagers with or without disabilities for a few days or a weekend. This

care is scheduled on a regular basis and can take as little as one weekend a month.

In addition to meeting state licensing requirements, foster families should be able to provide aa stable family atmosphere in adequate housing, and love and support for the children or adults in their care.

Before families can be licensed, they must undergo a thorough screening process which includes an extensive background check.

For additional information, questions, or to RSVP in case of cancellation, regarding foster care informational meetings, register at 651-430-8307 or online on the Washington County website at www.co.washington.mn.us. The Washington County Government Center is at 14949 62nd St. N., Stillwater.

seventh birthday. Free.

All are welcome. Cake will be served. Marine Village Hall (121 Judd Street, Marine on St. Croix). FFI: MarineCommunityLibrary.org.

Swedish Dinner Christ Lutheran Church in Marine On St. Croix will hold their annual Tradition Swedish Dinner from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Hand rolled meatballs, lutefisk and other items will be served. Children 16 and under eat free. All proceeds support local, national and international mission projects.

Christ Lutheran Church is located at 150 5th Street, Marine on St. Croix. Call 651-433-3222 for further details.

ONGOING Stillwater support group for families NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental Illness) sponsors free support groups for families who have a relative with a mental

illness. The group meets on the first and third Mondays of each month, 6:30 to 8 p.m., at the Stillwater Library, 224 Third St. N., in Margaret Rivers Room A. Use the Third Street entrance and free parking ramp.

FFI: Call Marie or Bob at 651-770-1436.

Alcoholics Anonymous AA Big Book Study: Mondays, 7 p.m., at Elim Lutheran Church, Scandia, in Room LL2 (lower level 2). Enter through the preschool door.

Tri-County Seniors (50+) DFL Luncheon Meeting (Eastern Anoka, Southern Chisago, & Northern Washington County’s) 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

(First Tuesday of each month) Vannelli’s By The Lake Restaurant - Broadway & 55 - So. Lake Street. Forest Lake.

For more information email: ckgenz@msn.com or call 763-227-7536.

Camera Club The St. Croix Valley Camera Club meets the third Monday of each

month, 7 p.m. at the Chisago County Government Center in Center City. Meetings typically include a presentation by a professional or award-winning photographer, followed by more casual time for discussion. Photographers of all interests and abilities are welcome.

Mental Health Support Group A NAMI Connection peer support group for adults recovering from mental illness meets bi-weekly in Stillwater.

The free group is sponsored by NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental Illness). Trained facilitators who are also in recovery lead NAMI Connection groups. The group meets the first and third Mondays of each month, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at Episcopal Church of the Ascension Office (215 North 4th St., Stillwater). FFI: Call Diane at 651-724-0977 or NAMI at 651-645-2948.

County will continue to receive money to fight aquatic invasive species Washington County will continue to fight aquatic invasive species after the County Board approved a resolution to accept funding from the state Department of Natural Resources Dec. 18.

Based on the county’s 24 watercraft trailer launches, and 353 watercraft trailer parking

spaces, Washington County will receive $135,887 in aquatic invasive species prevention aid in 2019.

A county plan or resolution must be submitted to the Department of Natural Resources by the end of the year before funds may be distributed for the following year. The plan lists

the water bodies in the county that are affected by a variety of aquatic invasive species. The county will ask for competitive requests for proposal to award portions of the funds to entities in the county that focus on preventing aquatic invasive species.

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JANUARY 2, 2019

A Speed Queen Christmas

H

appy New Year to you!

I hope you had a great holiday and are ready to face the coming year with hope and optimism. A fresh start is good for everyone.

I often think of January as the “Monday” of the year. We have overspent, overeaten and generally overdone things during the holidays and now need to come to grips with the cold, hard reality of the new year.

At this time of year, I think it’s important not to put too much pressure on yourself. Losing 30 pounds, saving and exercising are all worthy goals, but the Publisher more new year is about knowing yourself as well. Don’t set yourself up Tom Stangl for failure.

That being said, best of luck with 2019.

The Christmas of 2018 will be remembered in our home as the Speed Queen Christmas.

Getting ready for a holiday gathering can be a daunting task. There’s food to be purchased, arrangements to be made and all sorts of other additional tasks. These tasks are on top of normal household chores like laundry.

When we bought our home five years ago, we purchased a new washer and dryer, a high efficiency pair, from Maytag. As a child growing up in Iowa, the Maytag company in Newton was renowned for its quality and durability. Maytag was bought by Michigan rival Whirlpool in 2006.

We noticed earlier this year that the washing machine was making more noise during the spin cycle. In fact, it made so much more noise that we contacted the repairman. A quick spin of the drum confirmed his diagnosis — the bearings were going out on the driveshaft. An online search revealed that this is not uncommon with the model. The estimated cost was half the price of a replacement, so we decided to begin shopping for a replacement.

We had hoped that the machine would last until the spring. It died Sunday afternoon, Dec. 23 during one of the final loads of laundry of the week.

I had to take the comforter that was getting its final spin to the laundromat to get the excess water removed.

So instead of finalizing Christmas preparations, my wife and I went to the appliance store next to the newspaper office and bought a new washing machine. Everyone’s dream for Christmas Eve. We purchased a Speed Queen for several reasons.

First, the repairman recommended the model. My late father, Arved (aka “The Chief”), an automobile mechanic, was responsible for multiple sales at the dealership where he worked because he knew the mechanical history of the vehicles. In my book, the repairman’s experiences rank towards the top of the list for purchases. Second, the machine has a seven year warranty that covers nearly everything, something unheard of in the appliance world. Third, the machine is made in Ripon, Wis. This checks several boxes for me, especially since the company uses more steel and less plastic.

One of the benefits of shopping locally is superior service. After making our purchase after 10 a.m. on Christmas Eve, the machine was installed by noon the same day. It was a happy coincidence that it worked out this way, one that I am grateful to receive.

Here’s hoping that I am done buying appliances!

(At least for a while).

As always, I welcome your comments. You can reach me by email at tstangl@theameryfreepress. com, telephone 715-268-8101 or write me at P.O. Box 424, Amery, WI, 54001.

Thanks for reading; I’ll keep in touch. Feel free to do the same.

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How can we make the paper better in 2019?

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ell, 2019 has arrived. It’s hard getting back to the grind after all the feasting and gathering, isn’t it? But I’m also welcoming a return to routine.

A little background on that: My extended family gathered in Stockholm, Wisconsin, for several days leading up to Christmas. The stay ended in some abrupt packing amidst a toddler meltdown fueled by disappointment, a sugar crash and no nap. To be fair, he’d just unwrapped a sled only to find there was no snow to use it on.

Cue 10 minutes of de-escalation Editor efforts not working, followed by Suzanne Lindgren parents scrambling to get widely dispersed objects into suitcases so toddler could be buckled into car seat and lulled to sleep.

I shouldn’t have been surprised to realize I left approximately one-third of my belongings in Stockholm, including shampoo and deodorant. Yes, sometimes a return to routine is just the right thing.

Have you resolved to change a habit or accomplish something new in 2019?

I’m not an enthusiast when it comes resolutions, but I am making one for 2019: I would like to be more proactive in making myself accessible to readers for feedback. Truth be told, y’all are pretty good about offering feedback without my having to ask. That said, I’m sure there are some out there waiting for an invitation.

Some of the Messenger’s “sister” papers (area newspapers also owned by Gene and Carter Johnson) have started hosting in-person editorial adviso-

ry groups as a way to invite constructive criticism from readers. I hope to hold at least one this year. I’m not sure yet how the selection process will work, but if you’re interested in being part of the first group, please let me know.

Additionally, I might take a cue from local police and elected officials and hold some “office hours” at a coffee shop.

More on that at a later date.

In the meantime, I invite you to send thoughtful feedback via email or phone: editor@ countrymessenger.com or 651433-3845.

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What would you like to see covered more often?

What would you like to see covered less often? What are we doing well? How could we improve? All of this is good to know.

As always, I also welcome story ideas, submissions and photos. Many of you already contribute to the paper in this way, and I am very thankful for this kind of community support. A small town paper, in my view, is one part journalism, one part community newsletter. And it doesn’t work without your input. Here’s to growing and improving in 2019!

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Happy New Year!

Fill 2019 with lots of cheese…balls?

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n the ‘80s, cheese balls were outdated. I avoided cheese balls and many other things at college parties. Now, they’re my new favorite! Cheese balls—not college parties!

Cheese balls are perfect for a party and can be a hit on a cheese board or at the appetizer table.

There are so many more cheeses to make cheese balls with today.

When they were popular in the ‘80s, some people tried to make them with American cheese or Velveeta—yikes! Those are not traditional artisan cheeses, they are pasteurized processed cheese food and have their place, but not Wild Chow in a cheese ball. I love pasteurized processed cheeses in hot dips and Lisa Erickson grilled cheese.

Really, the sky’s the limit on the bi i combinations of cheese balls you can make.

First, let’s update the name. If someone invited me over for a “cheese ball” I’d be scared! Cheese ball doesn’t sound super appetizing. I like cheese dip. I don’t even serve them in the shape of a ball when I make them, even though I could. I like to scoop them into a nice serving bowl or shape them into a log.

Cheese balls can be sweet or savory. Think of dried fruit or herbs. You can also add nuts for some crunch or skip them and have something creamy.

The new artisan cheese boom is making for some really fun and interesting flavored cheese balls. Many cheesemakers across the state have come up with some fun new cheese flavors.

I like to mix and experiment with different kinds. Be careful with some of the stronger cheeses like blue cheese, which will take over the flavor—unless you want it there. Add it in increments, and taste as you go. I love blue cheese and cheddar cheese dip with dried cranberries and walnuts.

Stick with cheeses that have different profiles and are interesting like aged cheddars and goudas. I like to add a little spice, too. Any kind of peppery cheese work well.

Happy New Year!

New Year’s Party Cheese Dip (Ball)

1/2 tablespoon of butter 1/2 cup sliced almonds Dash of seasoned salt 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded 4 ounces pepper jack cheese 4 ounces cream cheese softened 4 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon mayonnaise 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon granulated onion powder 1/4 cup minced fresh chives

In a frying pan, melt the butter over medium heat.

Add the almonds and seasoned salt; stir while the nuts toast, about 3-4 minutes or until some nuts are golden brown. Set aside and cool.

In a large bowl or a food processor or with a hand mixer, mix until smooth.

Form into a ball or log, Wrap in plastic wrap.

Refrigerate the cheese for at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours. Remove from fridge and let sit for 30 minutes. Roll in the toasted nuts and place in a serving bowl or dish.

Lisa Erickson is a food columnist who loves adventure and food. You can find more recipes at www.wild-chow.com or email her at wildchowrecipes@gmail.com.

Hair-raising Recent events are all the talk at local businesses

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here were a couple of businesses Valley residents frequented when they wanted to hear the latest gossip.

One, of course, was the Hoffbrau.

Breakfast was the busiest part of the day, and the breakfast rush was especially brisk on that Tuesday in late October.

The talk centered around two Sunday morning events. The first was Marvin Columnist Walsh’s encounter with the Devil just outside Lennox Kevin Slimp Valley Lutherh The Th second was the an Ch Church. dramatic moment at First Baptist Church when Juliet Stoughton made a public confession: she wanted to attend the annual Men’s Breakfast and Turkey Shoot.

“You know,” Earl Goodman shouted, loud enough to be heard throughout the diner, “I don’t think it’s a coincidence that those two things happened on the same morning!”

The buzz throughout the room quieted as everyone anticipated what was to come next.

“What do you mean?” asked Kelly Schmidt, seated halfway across the room. “What does the Devil at the Lutheran church have to do with Juliet wanting to attend the turkey shoot?”

“I’m just saying,” Goodman responded, “both acts were clearly the work of the Devil.”

Elbert Lee Jones’s voice could be heard two booths away.

“That’s right,” Elbert Lee muttered. “That’s the gospel truth.”

Just as the discussion was nearing fever pitch, Farley Puckett walked into the diner with a stack of Raymond Cooper’s free rag, The Valley Patriot.

There was a rush to the counter to grab copies of the free “newspa-

per.” This was before the popularity of the Internet, and The Valley Patriot was The Valley’s sole source of alternative news.

Iris Long didn’t miss many breakfast rushes at the ‘Brau.

She was seated at her usual table as she watched the events of the morning unfold before her.

As she had guessed, the Patriot’s lead story was about Marvin’s encounter with the Devil, disguised as Perry Como. The “facts” surrounding the confrontation seemed to have come to light with increasing regularity over the previous 48 hours. Every detail was discussed and debated among the ‘Brau customers.

While there was almost unanimous agreement among the ‘Brau crowd that Marvin did, indeed, have an encounter with Devil, not everyone in The Valley was so quick to accept the event as fact.

It just so happened that Raymond Cooper loyalists tended to find their way to the Hoffbrau early most mornings.

Just down the street at Caroline’s Beauty Salon, a larger than usual group had congregated for a Tuesday morning. Most women in The Valley had their hair done on Friday afternoon or Saturday morning. At times like these, however, folks tend to go where they can find friends.

The discussion among the hair dryers was quite different from the display of emotion just down the street. Looking over The Valley Patriot, just after Farley Puckett dropped off 20 copies, salon patrons seemed to have a different opinion concerning the events of Sunday.

“That Raymond Cooper must think we’re all idiots,” offered Rhonda Goodman. “Seriously? The Devil trailing Marvin Walsh?”

“The way Marvin acts,” Helen Walker jumped into the conversation, “I would think he and the

Devil were already on a firstname basis.”

Laughter could be heard throughout the salon. Apparently, Walsh didn’t have a strong following among the hair-drying crowd.

Just two doors down, at Frank Bell’s barbershop, Frank and Sarah Hyden-Smith glanced over the just-delivered newspaper.

While they both laughed at the Marvin Walsh story, what interested them the most was the weekly “A.J. Sightings” section on the bottom-right corner of the page. Apparently, in some places Elvis and Bigfoot sightings were quite normal. According to The Valley Patriot, A.J. sightings were beginning to become almost commonplace in The Valley.

Frank read aloud, “On Thursday, Thelma Biggers reported seeing A.J. Fryerson slipping into the office of Mayor Bland, just after sundown. She said she is sure it was Fryerson because he always wears a John Deere T-shirt and, even though it was dark, she could clearly make out the “J” on the shirt.”

“Maybe it was Jesus,” Frank said as he giggled at the thought of Jesus visiting the mayor’s office.

“Now, Frank,” rebuked Sarah.

“Let’s not go there.”

It was then Frank turned the page to “Rumor Has It,” by Maxine Miller.

“Rumor has it,” Maxine began, “our Methodist pastor might be performing her own wedding before too long.”

“How could she write that?”

Frank muttered.

“Obviously, the Devil is working overtime in Lennox Valley this week,” answered Sarah, with an audible sigh.

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Freeze-thaw temps, is ice safe?

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omeone has to be the first but no one has had the confidence to do it yet. They are just starting to drive on the ice up north but ever since those shacks went through on Cedar Lake that got posted on Facebook people have been a little leery. Especially after the guy who posted the picture said, “These shacks were put out last Friday but we had 46 degree temps with rain, there was 9 inches of ice but not anymore!!”

So many people simply don’t understand the properties of ice, its strength and how long it takes for ice to break down or be safe. A couple days of 46 degree weather and a little rain did not weaken all of the ice on the lake but rather it was a solar influence that melted the ice under and around those shacks that made melt through the ice. You often Wild River them see these same phenomena in the spring when temperatures hit the 50 Trails to 60 degree mark and there is two Jim Bennett feet or more of ice on lakes. Here is what really happens. hi k back b k to summer and you left your car Think parked out in the sun with the windows up. You dread the thought of opening up the car and getting in because the car is going to be an oven. It’s the same reason police break into cars when unthinking people leave pets and occasionally children in their car for a few moments to run into the store and grab something. A longer than expected checkout line and in a moment the temps can sky rocket. That is exactly why these shacks went through the ice. A recipe that includes sunlight that warmed the wood, a spot under the shack that can hold warmth and warmed shack begins to melt the ice. That melting

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These shacks were put out on Cedar Lake in Wisconsin last week but with the 46 degree temperatures and rain, the ice did not hold up.

water warms and the ice melts and gets too thin to support the shack and it slowly sinks.

How safe is ice? Some people say it’s never safe.

Springs, current and heavy concentrations of fish or waterfowl in a tight location can prevent ice from forming. If you are familiar with the body of water you are on 3 inches will support a person. Four will support a group of people walking while 6 will support a snowmobile or ATV. Eight inches of ice will support a small car, 9 a light truck, 10 inches a medium sized truck and a foot of ice will hold up a full sized truck. A school bus needs 15 inches of ice SEE BENNETT, PAGE 6

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to be safe; 24 will keep a semi truck afloat while 4 to 5 feet of ice will keep a smaller train engine from breaking through according to the Farmer’s Almanac.

Several factors will cause ice to break down that include thickness, extended warm temperatures, wind, rain and sunshine but it will take a long time. As long as temperatures are below freezing ice will continue to form. Real winter has yet to arrive with below zero temperatures but even then I’m not expecting to see any school buses or trains out on the ice. Bottom line: be smart and safe!

Jim Bennett is an outdoorsman who lives and worked in the St. Croix River Valley and can be reached at jamesbennett24@gmail.com.

Rural America gets compromise with Farm Bill

BY ANNA JOHNSON CENTER FOR RURAL AFFAIRS

The compromise farm bill secures several victories for conservation, beginning farmers, and rural communities, while failing to cap payments to the largest farms or secure stable long-term funding for working lands conservation.

We are pleased that Congress maintained the Conservation Stewardship Program in the final bill, and included policy changes to strengthen the program. Changes include increased support for cover crops, resource-conserving crop rotations, and advanced grazing management.

We are disappointed that Congress did not fix provisions that drive farm consolidation and funnel taxpayer dollars to the largest operations. The existing payment limitation of $125,000 can now be multiplied not only via spouse and immediate family members, but now by nephews, nieces, and first cousins. This will effectively allow mega farms to continue to collect unlimited payments and perpetuate misuse of taxpayer dollars.

Several valuable programs for beginning, socially-disadvantaged and veteran farmers; value-added agriculture; and local foods are combined into two new programs that will permanently preserve their functions: the Farming Opportunities Training and Outreach

Program, and the Local Agricultural Marketing Program.

In addition, Congress increased funding for the Conservation Reserve Program Transition Incentive Program to $50 million. This program does important work to facilitate beginning, socially-disadvantaged, and veteran farmers to access land. We appreciate these investments in beginning farmers and rural communities.

Another program that stimulates rural small businesses development, the Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program, was reauthorized but, unfortunately, not funded. This program’s support for loan funding and technical assistance to rural entrepreneurs will not continue unless Congress acts separately to restore its funding, which we encourage them to do.

In the next five years, Congress has a responsibility to keep funding strong for conservation and rural microenterprise development, and boldly address policies and incentives that reward only the largest farms and drive farm consolidation.

This week in history: Happy New Year!

BY JESSICA ANDERSON CONTRIBUTING WRITER

For many of us New Year’s Day marks the end of the winter holiday season. It is itself a celebration with profound duality, end and beginning. It can be both a joyous revelry and a time of heavyhearted reflection. We look to the future while reminiscing about the past.

The cyclical nature of our planet’s movement and the seasons created by it demands a point at which the cycle begins to repeat; that is, in order to keep track of time. This doesn’t mean that it has always been on Jan. 1. For much of history the new year was celebrated in late March, at the vernal equinox. The beginning of spring fit logically with the beginning of the year. The earliest known New Year festivities were put on by the Mesopotamians (modern day Iraq) around 4,000 years ago.

The founder of Rome, Romulus, created a calendar consisting of ten months and 304 days; Januarius and Februrarius did not exist until the next king introduced them. Because these calendars were not exact, between the eighth and first centuries B.C.E. the calendars no longer matched the seasons and astronomical events they were marked on. So in 46 B.C.E. Julius Caesar worked with mathematicians and astronomers to create a better calendar, adding leaps years to account for the partial day. What they came up with is only different from our modern calendar by approximately eight minutes.

With this calendar Caesar also officially moved the beginning of

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For much of history the new year was celebrated in late March, at the vernal equinox. Caesar moved the beginning of the year to the first of Januarius because it was the beginning of new political terms for consuls. The month is named after the Roman god Janus, a god of beginnings.

the year to the first of Januarius because it was the beginning of new political terms for consuls and he believed it to be fitting symbolically. The month was named after the Roman god Janus, a god of beginnings. It was said he had two faces, one to look back and one to look forward.

You can still see allusions to him in those images of two masks, one smiling, one frowning.

In A.D. 567 Jan. 1 was abolished as the beginning of the year by the Council of Tours, an early Christian governing body. Throughout Europe people then marked either Dec. 25, then considered the winter solstice, or a day in March as the event.

In 1582 Pope Gregory XIII introduced a new calendar, the Grego-

rian that we use today. This one made more adjustments for time and restored the New Year as Jan. 1. It spread slowly, England and its colonies didn’t officially use it until 1752.

However, there are at least 25 dates that are considered the beginning of the new year in various cultures and religions.

Chinese New Year is usually celebrated between Jan. 20 and Feb. 20 and is based on a lunar calendar.

The Odunde festival, or African New Year, as it is known now was created in Philidelphia in 1975, but is based on the New Year celebrations of the Yoruba people of Nigeria. Since 1975 it has beSEE HISTORY, PAGE 11

Historic Courthouse requests gently used garments for ‘Playing the Past’

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Remember the days of “dress-up” play, using cast-off clothing, shoes, and accessories to pretend to live in another era and life?

That continues at the Washington County

Historic Courthouse in Stillwater. Starting in January, the Historic Courthouse will begin a new program of “Playing the Past” for scouting troops to learn about the lives of area

residents throughout history, and create their own characters based on what they learn. Scouts will dress up as their character and perform a speech as that person, and then play using

vintage games.

The Historic Courthouse would like to increase its dress-up clothes supply for the program, and is asking the public to help through clothing donations. Requirements are clean, gently-used clothing styles pre-1980s. The clothing can be vintage or vintage-style. It also needs to be easy to wear and remove for accessibility. Hats, aprons, and other small accessories will be accepted as well.

If you have any such items that you are willing to donate, take them to the Parks office near the north entrance to the Historic Courthouse.

For more information, call the Historic Courthouse at 651-275-7075.

Call 651-430-8240 or see www.co.washington.mn.us/parks for additional information on this and other programs. Follow Washington County Parks on social media at @ WashCountyParks.

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YEAR IN REVIEW: Looking back on 2018 in Scandia, Marine on St. Croix and May Township location. Instead of pizza, the menu would be grill-focused, with burgers and sandwiches.

“We’re very excited to be part of the community in Scandia,” said Matt Milller, a member of the Brookside’s ownership group. “Based on feedback and conversations with members of the community we’ve decided not to bring Brookside pizza to Scandia.”

Also in June • Studying rustic wedding venue, Swedes visit Eko Backen

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Denny Seefeldt with Olympic cross-country skier Jessie Diggins in 2014.

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Scandia grants liquor license to new pizza joint

Nursery celebrates milestone anniversary

The Scandia City Council granted a liquor license for Brookside Pizza & Hoagies, a new business to be located in the former Chikos Bar & Grill building. However, the restaurant’s concept changed before the Brookside Pub opened.

It all started in 1928, when the Abrahamson family established a farm store along St. Croix Trail in Scandia.

Dan Sandager began working there as a teenager in 1960s.

In 1972, the Abrahamsons felt they could no longer run the family business.

Sandager and his wife Sue bought the nursery, and expanded it into the business it is today.

At 90, the nursery's legacy continues to grow.

Also in April • Marine on St. Croix railroader shares passion for vintage trains

Also in May • Marine group announces cemetery repair effort

June Brookside changes concept for Scandia site Two weeks after Scandia’s city council awarded a liquor license to Brookside Pizza & Hoagies, the restaurant owners decided to change the concept for the Scandia

James Finnegan, Scandia’s former fire chief and a 17-year retired veteran of the department, died July 12 following a brief battle with cancer. He was 58.

Known for his matter-of-fact personality and his willingness to roll up his sleeves, Finnegan joined Scandia Fire & Rescue in 1996. He was made an assistant chief in 1998 and succeeded Steve Spence as chief in 2009.

Also in July

Area Community School Board would decide how to split the campus in the future, with an expected move in date of June 2020.

Also in October • Marine teen takes on Superior Hiking Trail, solo

November Marine bids farewell to Jack Warren Jack Warren, a longtime Marine on St. Croix resident whose volunteer efforts helped shape the city that stands today, died Nov. 16.

Though he rarely stepped into the spotlight, Warren was well known in Marine for his 52-year commitment to the fire department, 44 years on the planning commission and other service projects.

Also in November • Forest Lake school district referendum passes • First Vinterlights in Scandia

December Retiring organist, director, raised standard at Elim Dennis Alfveby, organist

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Jack Warren on Memorial Day.

and musical director at Elim Lutheran Church for 32 years, played his last service Christmas Eve. Congregants celebrated his long partnership with the church the Sunday prior with a gathering in the fellowship hall. Several members of the church honored the musician in speeches, saying his high standards for music performed at worship had raised the expectations of the congregation.

Also in December • General Store stronger after partnership with Open for Business

• Costa Rican coffee fills local cups • County announces land purchase to expand Big Marine Park Reserve • July 4 celebrations in Marine

August Stillwater school district, City of Marine settle on price for school The City of Marine on St Croix and Stillwater Area School District 834 reached a tentative agreement on the sale of the former Marine Elementary School building and property, Marine officials announced Aug. 28. The price was not initially made public (see October for more).

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Also in August • Renovations underway at Asa Parker House • Brookside Pub opens in Scandia

September Franconia Sculpture Park co-founder, CEO departs The co-founder and longtime CEO of Franconia Sculpture Park, John Hock, left his leadership post at the popular arts destination west of Taylors Falls. No details were made public regarding the reason for his departure.

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The Brookside team opened a Scandia location in August.

• Marine Mills Folk School opens on River Grove campus • In Sheriff’s race, Scandia man hopes to unseat appointee • Taco Daze in Scandia

October Marine city council approves offer for school purchase

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Ryley Finnegan, 8, bears his grandfather James Finnegan’s ashes to an awaiting Scandia Fire & Rescue fire truck and funeral procession.

The Marine on St. Croix City Council approved a $950,000 offer Oct. 18 to buy the Marine school property. The Stillwater school board officially accepted the bid later in the month. The city plans to pay for the property with 30-year general obligation bonding.

Tentatively, the plan is for River Grove Elementary to expand into the school without giving up its current campus in Wilder Forest. The Marine

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Scandia Elementary Enrichment Foundation awards grants Students in Mrs. Adami’s second grade class use new iPads, purchased with funds from the Scandia Elementary Enrichment Foundation. SEEF has awarded their grants to the staff at Scandia Elementary IB World School, covering equipment from innovative classroom furniture for sixth graders to new technology.

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PUBLIC NOTICES CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 1. The exact name under which the business is or will be conducted: DIANEDAVIES.COM. 2. The address of the principal place of business: 8481 Quaint Ave. S., Hastings, MN 55033.

3. The complete name and street address of all persons conducting business under the assumed name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address: Diane Davies, 8481 Quant Ave. S., Hastings, MN 55033.

4. I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities, I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath: Cheyenne Moseley.

Dated December 7, 2018.

Filed with the State of Minnesota.

Published in The Country Messenger December 26, 2018 and January 2, 2018 NOTICE OF INSTALLATION OF AERATION SYSTEM ON GOOSE LAKE The City of Scandia shall be installing and operating an aeration system in Goose Lake, (D.O.W. #59) located in Washington County, Township 32 North, Range 20 West in Section 11 and Section 14 on approximately January 15, 2019. The purpose of the system is to control winterkill of fish and to improve water quality.

Brenda Eklund City of Scandia Deputy Clerk Dated: November 30, 2018

Published in The Country Messenger December 12, 2018 and January 2, 2019 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSAL TO ESTABLISH AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

FOR THE CITY OF MARINE ON ST. CROIX, MINNESOTA Notice is hereby given that the City Council (the “Council”) of the City of Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota, will hold a public hearing on January 10th, 2019, at a meeting of the Council beginning at approximately 7:30 p.m., at the Marine on St. Croix Village Hall in the City of Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota, relating to the question of the establishment by the City of an economic development authority (the “EDA”) pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.090 through 469.1082.

Following the public hearing the Council will consider an enabling resolution (the “Enabling Resolution”) which would establish the EDA. The Enabling Resolution, a copy of which is on file and available for inspection in the City offices, would authorize the EDA to exercise all powers granted to such authorities pursuant to the above-mentioned statutes and would designate that the EDA would be governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners, all of whom would be members of the City Council. Upon approval of the Enabling Resolution, an organizational meeting of the EDA will be held on the same evening.

All interested persons may appear at the City of Marine public hearing and present their views orally or in writing.

Lynette Peterson City Clerk Published in The Country Messenger January 2, 2018 MARINE ON ST. CROIX CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING THURSDAY, JANUARY 10TH, 2019 7:00PM – 121 JUDD ST. – VILLAGE HALL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held on Thursday, January 10th, 2019 at 7:00pm to consider a moratorium on shortterm rentals, defined as any rentals less than two weeks, except for those that can demonstrate that they have or currently allow short-term rentals, and new short-term rentals of a room where the owner is a full time-resident.

Details are available at the City Office during regular office hours.

Dated this 19th day of December, 2018

By Kiersten Young, Assistant City Clerk Published in The Country Messenger January 2, 2018 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF WASHINGTON DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Court File NO. 82-PR-18-5743 ESTATE OF Thomas Lee Lyle Decedent Notice is given that an application for informal probate of the Decedent’s will dated April 7, 1998, has been filed with the Registrar. The application has been granted.

Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed Roger B. Lyle, whose address is: 100 Halcyon Ln., Mahtomedi, MN 55115, as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Unless objections are filed

with the Court (pursuant to Minn.

Stat. 524.3-607) and the Court otherwise orders, the personal representative has full power to administer the Estate including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate.

Any objections to the probate of the will or appointment of the Personal Representative must be filed with this Court and will be heard by the Court after the filing of an appropriate petition and proper notice of hearing.

Notice is also given that (subject to Minn. Stat. 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred.

Erin Boettcher Registrar December 18, 2018 Personal representative: Roger Lyle 100 Halcyon Ln., Mahtomedi, MN 55115 651-433-2572 Published in The Country Messenger January 2 and January 9, 2019

Guided morning bird hikes continue in coming year with Jan. 12 hike A rotating schedule of bird hikes throughout Washington County Parks will continue in 2019, with a hike 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, at Lake Elmo Park Reserve.

Additional hikes planned for 2019 are Feb. 9 at Pine Point Regional Park and March 9 at Big Marine Park Reserve.

Learn to identify the birds that call the St. Croix Valley home and contribute to citizen science data collection by completing bird count surveys

with the guide. The surveys collected will assist the county’s Natural Resources team and related work in conjunction with the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Fund grant.

This is a one-hour guided hike; meet in the Nordic Center foyer.

For Washington County park locations, see www. co.washington.mn.us/parks.

Under park locations, find a county map with park contact information; search “guided

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bird hikes” on the county website for more information.

The hike will traverse turf, gravel, and paved trail depending on trail conditions.

Participants should bring binoculars and dress for hiking and the weather. This program is free with a parks vehicle permit ($7/daily or $30/annually), and is open to people of all ages and abilities.

ADA accommodations can be made as needed. All minors must be accompanied by an

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For questions, call 651430-8370 or email at parks@ co.washington.mn.us.

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Washington County Historical Society invites members A group who gathered at the Stillwater Public Library in 1934 were tired of seeing the history of one of Minnesota’s first counties fading away. They vowed to “investigate and study the history of Washington County,” and to “provide for the collection and preservation” of our history.

The Historical Society has depended upon its membership ever since.

The drive to organize a county historical society reaches as far back as 1881, but because of indifference and lack of support the idea died and it took 53 years to resurface. In that time most of all the Civil War veterans in the county died, and business leaders such as Michael Marsh, Jeremiah Poston and J.L. Simmons also had passed on. Many stories were lost in that time.

In 1941 the Washington County Historical Society purchased from the State of Minnesota the old Warden’s House of the Stillwater Prison.

In June 1941, the Historical Society opened that house as a museum, the second house museum open to the public in the

state.

In 1974, the Washington County Historical Society took over the role of operating the Hay Lake School as a museum. This one room, brick schoolhouse was purchased by the society in 1978. It is still today available to students and teachers to discover how children learned 100 years ago. This unique rural school has preserved the heritage of the one room school in Washington County. The pioneer log house of the Johannes Erickson family was also refurbished on the site to serve as an example of early days in the Scandia area. All three museum buildings are on the National Register of Historic Places.

The Historical Society holds an annual beer tasting fundraiser at the Hay Lake School Museum which draws hundreds of people to taste some of the area’s local artisinal beers. The Vintage Base Ball Team plays in Forest Lake on the Fourth of July weekend to take on the local Forest Lake Brewer’s team.

In the reconstructed Carriage House, behind the Warden’s House

Museum, the Washington County Historical Society has a research library for people who want to find out about their ancestors. There are also many photographs, manuscripts, and books that cover Washington County history from the beginning to present day. We have invested in providing a temperature- and humidity-controlled environment for storing valuable artifacts.

Today the Society does this and more. Staff and volunteers reach out to the county schools to bring county history to the classroom. The Historical Society writes and publishes books about county history, keeps an informative history web site (www. wchsmn.org) sponsors a vintage baseball team (look for them in your hometown next summer), and develops history displays, lectures and workshops at many locations around the county.

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Additionally, members visit the museums for free, and may research in the library without paying a research fee.

They receive a quarterly newsletter, discounts on books and many other benefits.

Membership forms are on-line at www.wchsmn. org. Once complete they can be mailed to the WCHS Membership, PO Box 167, Stillwater, MN 55082-0167.

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Hwy. 97 at County Road 34 S.E. Forest Lake (651) 464-5249 Pastor: Rev. David Werner www.foresthillsumc.net 10:00 a.m. Sunday worship

25402 Itasca Avenue Forest Lake, MN 55025 651-462-3535 / lordofthelakes.org Pastor Craig Bertram Regular Worship 8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

Communion First and Third Sundays 9:00 a.m. Coffee Fellowship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Adult Bible Class

306 River Street Osceola, WI (715) 755-2275 osceolaunitedmethodistchurch@gmail.com Sunday: Worship 10 a.m.

Fellowship at 11 a.m.

490 Bench St., Taylors Falls, MN (651) 465-7345 Father John Drees Sat. Mass 5:30 p.m.

Sun. Mass 7:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.

River Valley Christian Church

St. Joseph Catholic Cluster

Maranatha Church Chisago Lakes Campus

Lake Elmo (651) 430-9950 5900 Lake Elmo Avenue N. (Hwy 36 & County Road 17) Pastor Jon Neitzel, Teen Pastor Greg Hamm Children’s Pastor Karen Hynes Sunday Worship and Childrens’ Church 9:30 a.m. Nursery available.

Saturday Worship and Children’s Church, 6:00 p.m.

Sunday Teen Service 7:00 p.m.

Osceola (715) 294-2243 Rev. Andy Anderson Saturday Mass: St. Joseph’s, 4 p.m.

St. Anne’s, Somerset 5 p.m.

Sunday Mass: Assumption, East Farmingon 8:30 a.m.

St. Anne’s, Somerset 8 & 10 a.m.

St. Joseph’s, Osceola 10:30 a.m.

Call for weekday mass and reconciliation schedules.

St. Croix Falls United Methodist Church

Trinity Lutheran Church (WELS)

The Baha’i Faith For information about Baha’i Faith or times and places of meetings call (651) 433-3686.

Christ Lutheran Church 150 Fifth Street, Marine (651) 433-3222, office ext. 10 Pastors Joel Martin and Hannah Bartos Sunday Worship 8:15 a.m. and 9:45 a.m.

Kid’s Church during 9:45 service.

Wednesday Life Night schedule: Community Supper at 5:30 p.m.

Faith formation classes for all ages at 6:30 p.m.

Elim Lutheran Church Scandia (651) 433-2723 www.elimscandia.org Senior Pastor Scott Westphal Associate Pastor Meredith McGrath Sunday Worship: 8 and 9:30 a.m.

Adult Christian Ed. at 8:45 a.m.

Kid City PreK-Grade 6 Christian Ed. 10:30 a.m.

Faith Lutheran Church (ELCA) Faith Lutheran Church (ELCA) Forest Lake (651) 464-3323 886 North Shore Drive Pastor John Klawiter Sunday Worship: Traditional, 9 a.m.

Contemporary Praise, 10:30 a.m.

Grace Church 722 Seminole Ave. Osceola Pastor Mark Barlow Amy Germain, Day Care Bety Greydanus, Office Manager “The Cure for the Common Church” e-mail: info@gracechurchosceola.com www.gracechurchosceola.com or call (715) 294-4222 or (715) 755-3454 Sunday: Praise and Worship Service 9 a.m. with Children’s Church Adult Bible Study 10:45 a.m.

Children’s Sunday School 10:45 a.m.

Christian Child Day Care Monday-Friday 5:30 am – 6 p.m.

Hosanna Lutheran Church (ELCA) Living, loving and serving as Jesus did... so that all may know him.

9300 Scandia Tr. N. Forest Lake (651) 464-5502 www.hosannaforestlake.net Linda Friesen, Lead Pastor Jen Collins, Associate Pastor Sept-May Worship Schedule Sunday 9:00 & 10:30 a.m.

In Great Hall (lower level) Wednesday (thru Apr) 6:00 p.m. in Garden Chapel (upper level)

Lakes Free Church www.lakesfree.org Lindstrom (651) 257-2677 29620 Olinda Trail N. Senior Pastor Jason Carlson, Associate Pastor Stephen Moore Sunday Worship 9 & 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School 9 & 10:30 a.m.

10963 Lake Blvd. (Hwy 8) Chisago City (651) 257-8605 Pastor Bill Headley Worship service Saturday, 4:30 p.m.

Sunday service 9:30 a.m.

Osceola Community Church 2492 Education Dr., Osceola, WI Larry Mederich, Pastor (715) 417-0608 • www.occconnect.org Sunday Worship 9 a.m. with provided Nursery Kids Church 9:30 a.m.

Meeting in home groups throughout the week. Call for details, 715-294-4332.

Osceola Medical Center Spiritual Care 2600 65th Avenue, Osceola, WI www.myomc.org/specialtyserv_1chapel.php 715-294-5645 fax: 715-294-5712 email: alan.hagstrom@myomc.org Chapel open daily for meditation.

Upper St. Croix Parish 300 N. Adams St. • (715)-483-9494 Pastor Carolyn Saunders Pastor MIke Brewbaker Sunday Service 10 a.m.

Osceola (715) 294-2828 300 Seminole Avenue Sunday Worship: 9 a.m.

Sunday School/Bible Class: 10:15 a.m.

Wednesday worship: 7 p.m.

St. Croix Valley Friends Meeting

Trinity Lutheran Church

Stillwater (651) 439-7981 Seventh Day Adventist Church, Fifth & Laurel Streets Sunday Worship: 10:00 a.m. Childcare available.

St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church Franconia (651) 465-7345 Sunday Mass: 9:15 a.m.

Father John Drees Three miles north on Hwy. 95 from Hwy. 97.

West on Redwing 1/4 mile.

Stillwater (651) 439-7400 www.trinitylc.org • 115 North Fourth Street Pastors: Dan Poffenberger & Stephanie Vos, Saturday Evening Worship: 5 p.m.

Sunday Worship: 9 a.m Traditional; 10:30 a.m. The WALK Contemporary Worship Children’s Learning, Sunday 9 a.m. and on Wednesday 6 p.m.

Wednesday 7:15 p.m. “The River” Youth Worship

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Washington Conservation District will provide technical, educational services in 2019

County approves labor agreements with several bargaining groups The Washington County Board of Commissioners approved labor agreements with a number of the county’s bargaining groups Dec. 18.

Two-year agreements beginning Jan. 1, 2019, and ending Dec. 31, 2020, were approved with the following groups: • the exempt and non-exempt bargaining units represented by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Council 5; • the Law Enforcement Labor Services (LELS) Local # 214 Deputy Sheriff Unit;

• the Law Enforcement Labor Services (LELS) Commander Unit; • the Assistant Washington County Attorneys’ Association; and • the Teamsters Local 320-Probation Officers bargaining unit.

Each of the agreements include a 2.5 percent general salary adjustment at the beginning of both 2019 and 2020 and nearly all include a three-week paid parental leave benefit for the birth or adoption of a child. Agreements also include adjustments to the vacation and paid time off

schedules for employees hired after Jan. 1, 2019, as well as an increase in the amount of employer contribution towards the cost of health insurance provided to each employee.

The County Board also approved compensation and benefits for 2019 and 2020 for department heads, department deputy directors, confidential employees and confidential supervisors.

Each of the employees in these groups will receive the same general adjustment and health insurance contribution as approved for the bargaining units.

Washington County will contract with Ramsey County for detox services Washington County will contract with Ramsey County for detoxification services after the Washington County Board of Commissioners approved a joint powers agreement between the counties Dec. 18.

The agreement guarantees Washington County’s use of two beds per day at the Ramsey County Detoxification

Center in St. Paul.

Setting aside the two beds for Washington County is necessary for Washington County law enforcement to have options for detox patients every day.

Since 2016, the county has spent an average of $175,204 on detoxification services annually. The average daily census of Washington

County residents using detoxification services since 2016 is 2.3. The current rate for services at the Ramsey County Detoxification Center is $258 per day and the average length of stay per admission ranges from one to three days, depending on individual circumstances. Securing the guaranteed two beds at the Ramsey County

Washington Conservation District will continue to provide technical assistance and educational services to promote and apply soil and water conservation practices throughout Washington County in 2019, after the County Board approved a $260,000 contract with the agency Dec. 18.

The contract is for the same amount that the

county paid in 2018, and provides partial funding for the Conservation District's administrative activities and services in the areas of local water management, land and water treatment, and public education. Included in the agreement is funding for the East Metro Water Resources Education Program.

The contract runs through 2019.

HISTORY: New Years Day

Detoxification Center at a yearly cost of $188,598 helps to ensure the county will be able to meet its statutory requirement to provide detoxification services. Detoxification services are provided 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with assessment and referral to appropriate treatment programs.

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come the world’s largest African celebration. Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year, celebrated all over the world. It’s a two day event that takes place on the first day of Tishrei, the seventh month in the Hebrew calendar, usually late Sept./early Oct. People celebrate differently all over the world and even right next door. But one thing we all have in common come New Year’s Day, whenever that may be, is that we hope for a happy year to come. It has always been a time for reflection and excitement for the new. The date doesn’t matter so much as the hope we share with each other.

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May Township

DECEMBER 21 At 7:01 p.m. an animal complaint was reported on Square Lake Trail N/ Paris Avenue N. At 7:26 p.m. a driver in the 14000 block of St. Croix Trail N. was stopped for a violation.

At 8:11 p.m. a driver in the 14000 block of St. Croix Trail N. was stopped for a violation.

At 10:31 p.m. suspicious person/activity was reported on the 14000 block of May Avenue N.

DECEMBER 22 At 10:10 a.m. property

damage was reported in the 15000 block of Manning Trail N. At 10:15 a.m. an incident was reported in the 12000 block of Arcola Trail N. At 1:43 p.m. a medical need in the Big Marine Park Reserve was reported.

DECEMBER 23 At 7:23 a.m. an alarm sounded in the 13000 block of Manning Trail N.

City of Scandia

DECEMBER 22 At 12:29 a.m. a noise complaint/disturbance

was reported in the 19000 block of Maxwill Avenue N.

DECEMBER 23 At 7:37 p.m. an accident was reported in the 19000 block of Layton Avenue N. At 12:04 a.m. a disturbance was reported in the 14000 block of Oakhill Road N.

DECEMBER 24 At 12:56 p.m. an accident was reported in the 19000 block of Layton Avenue N. At 1:29 p.m. an alarm sounded in the 21000 block of Ozark Avenue N.

At 6:05 p.m. an accident was reported in the 12000 block of Scandia Trail N. At 7:34 p.m. theft was reported in the 19000 block of Manning Trail N. At 1:06 a.m. a driver at William O’Brien State Park was stopped for a violation.

DECEMBER 25 At 8:02 p.m. an accident occurred on Manning Trail at 185th Street N. At 8:27 p.m. an accident occurred on Olinda Trail at 240th Street N.

Scandia man sentenced A Scandia man was sentenced Dec. 13 for domestic assault. Washington County Judge John C. Hoffman sentenced 19-year-old Jashon Armand Adams to 365 days, 20 in jail and 345 held as incentive for good behavior. The sentence was based on a conviction of domestic assault by strangulation, a gross misdemeanor. He was ordered to obtain mental health exam and follow recommendations.

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The Brookside A new establishment in Scandia, The Brookside Pub, has joined the longstanding Brookside Bar & Grill in Marine on St. Croix. The Brookside’s owners take pride not just in their food, but in the restaurant’s cooperative ownership. “We’re very proud to be employee owned and managed,� said managing partner Matt Miller.

Four other staff members — Carlos Travis Cuellar MacGregor, Matt McHenry, Mandi Burmeister and Grayson Taylor — are partners in the business, operating both locations. “They’re part of the decision making process,� Miller said. “Their role has been so instrumental in creating the culture at Brookside, which has given us the ability to expand our offerings to Scandia.�

These include never-frozen, hand-patted burgers, hand-carved ham and turkey, the Brookside’s own corned beef and prime rib, and other daily specials.

Happy hour is from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

At the Marine location, “We’ve made numerous improvements since we purchased it in 2010,� Miller said. “ There’s almost nothing we haven’t touched.�

The Brookside: two local restaurants, both with great food and great people.

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