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HEALTH: Pertussis death reported by Minnesota Health Department. PAGE 6

Law and herbs mix at Apothecary’s Daughter

BY MATT ANDERSON EDITOR@COUNTRYMESSENGER.COM

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Kirsten Libby and her daughter Elizabeth (Libby) explain the uses and benefits of their full shelf of herbs for sale at the Apothecary's Daughter store in Scandia.

Blacklock book donated to Marine Community Library CONTRIBUTED

Renowned photographer Craig Blacklock delivered a gift of a copy of the museum edition of his book, St. Croix and Namekagon Rivers – The Enduring Gift, to the Marine Community Library Saturday, January 12. This stunning, larger format version of the standard retail edition of the book, which includes a forward by former Vice President Walter Mondale, will soon be available for viewing by visitors to the Marine Library. The Marine Community Library was one of ten libraries to receive the museum edition of the book, the result of a gift by an anonymous donor.

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Pictured are Blacklock (right) and Jim Maher, chair, Marine Library Association.

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“I do the lawyering, and Libby does the ‘daughtering,’” says owner of Scandia’s new business Apothecary’s Daughter, Kirsten Libby.

The new store is an interesting melding of Kirsten’s career as an attorney with their fascination for natural herbs and remedies.

“About two years ago when we moved to Scandia, I thought I really wanted to have a law office in town,” says Kirsten. “I think every town needs a lawyer, and Scandia didn’t have one at the time. So, when I found out about this

building, I jumped on the opportunity.”

Kirsten and Libby dreamed of opening a storefront for more than a decade while selling some of their products from home and online.

When they found the original bank property at 21060 Scandia Trail N. was available, that opportunity became a reality.

“It’s just an awesome building,” said Kirsten on finding the property.

“I love the history of it, and it was the perfect size for both businesses, so Libby and I both said, ‘yep, we’re in.’” Since deciding they were “in” in early December, The Apothecary’s Daughter

has seen a warm reception from the community and Kirsten and Libby plan to keep growing their trade in Scandia.

Both studious in the world of herbalism, Kirsten is a graduate of Roseville’s Midwest School of Herbs and Healing where Libby is currently enrolled.

Kirsten continues to learn and is focusing on her master’s degree in herbalism, all of which stems from a love for traveling.

“All of this came out of traveling,” says Kirsten.

“I went to Hawaii, and everything there is natural, and organic. I SEE LIBBY, PAGE 2

Doc night screening The Biggest Little Farm The Marine Film Society and the Marine Community Library are thrilled to announce the next film of the Marine Documentary Film series, “The Biggest Little Farm.”

‘The Biggest Little Farm’ chronicles the eight-year quest of John and Molly Chester as they trade city living for 200 acres of barren farmland and a dream to harvest in harmony with nature.

Through dogged perseverance and embracing the opportunity provided by nature's conflicts, the Chesters unlock and uncover a biodiverse design for living that exists far beyond their farm, its seasons, and our wildest imagination. Featuring breathtaking cinematography, captivating animals, and an urgent message to heed Mother Nature’s call, ‘The Biggest Little Farm’ provides us all a vital blueprint for better living and a healthier planet.

John Chester is not only one of the featured farmers, he is also the film’s

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director. Alongside his feature documentary work, it was the time he spent traveling the world as a wildlife filmmaker that inspired his interest in the complex interworking of ecosystems—a curiosity that serves him SEE DOC NIGHT, PAGE 2

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All community members and interested families are welcome to the River Grove open house Saturday, January 25 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Students and parents can learn about enrollment for 2020-21, meet our teachers, tour the campus, participate in kids activities and see what sets River Grove apart from all area elementary schools.

River Grove K-6 elementary charter school is currently accepting new student applications for 2020-21. River Grove is in its third year of operation; the school has grown from 164 students in the first year to 194 currently. The campus is located within the 900-acre Wilder Forest just outside of Marine on St. Croix.

The school has gained state and national attention for its ability to offer a natural setting with an outdoor and community focus. School Director Drew Goodson explained that “…part of the school’s philosophy is that children need a broad variety of learning experiences and settings. Our stunning forest campus gets students out of traditional classrooms, turning the alterna-

tive learning spaces into a springboard for curriculum.”

The mission of River Grove is to utilize the school’s and local area’s natural resources, history, arts, and community as a foundation for the study of language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, physical education, art, and other curriculum subjects. The model relies on teacher expertise to select and implement curriculum. The foundational curriculum aligns with Minnesota State Standards.

Prospective students may submit kindergarten through sixth-grade Pre-Enrollment Applications now through January 31, 2020. Those who apply during the Open Enrollment period will be placed in a lottery, which will be held on Friday, February 7, 2020, at 9:30am. Applications received after January 31, 2020, are added to the list for an enrollment invitation or the waiting list in the order they are received.

For complete information, contact the school at 651-409-3122 or visit the school’s website: www.marineareaschool.org.

DOC NIGHT: The Biggest Little Farm FROM PAGE 1

well on Apricot Lane Farms, the biodynamic and regenerative farm he and his wife started in

2010. Official selection at Sundance and Telluride.

The free screening will be held at the Marine Village Hall on Thursday, February 6, 2020 at 7 pm.

Marine Documentary Film Series is supported by both Marine Library Association and a grant from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council.

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LIBBY: Following mom in herbalism program

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Kirsten Libby and her daughter Elizabeth (Libby) opened The Apothecary’s Daughter in December at the historic bank building on Scandia Trail N. FROM PAGE 1

looked all around, and I thought, ‘I can do that!

You know, life is about learning. It’s about new experience. It’s about being curious. It’s about trying, working hard, and finding success from failure. At the end of the day, what do you have to lose?”

The shop itself focuses on bulk herbs and spices where Kirsten and Libby make their own blends of teas, baking mixes, salsa, jams,

jellies and more. Kirsten also has two office spaces in the back of the building where clients can come for her legal counsel.

They also support local artists by selling jewelry and other artwork provided by creative community members like art studio Lilly of the Valley from Marine on St. Croix.

“There’s so much talent in the world,” says Kirsten. “This just gives them a venue to put their wares on display

and sell them.”

Though the storefront is a new adventure for Kirsten and Libby, they remain optimistic about Apothecary’s Daughter, and are planning for a successful addition to the Scandia community.

“We’re really happy to be here,” says Kirsten.

“We really look forward to meeting more people, being a part of the community and helping people any way we can.”

Minnesota Individual Income Tax filing season opens January 27, 2020

WASHINGTON COUNTY SUMMARY BUDGET STATEMENT FOR ALL FUNDS INCLUDING THE REGIONAL RAIL AUTHORITY

GENERAL FUND, SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS, CAPITAL PROJECT FUNDS AND DEBT SERVICE FUNDS

REVENUES County Portion of Tax Levy Regional Rail Authority Portion of Tax Levy Referrendum Portion of Tax Levy County Program Aid Total Tax Levy Other Taxes Licenses and Permits Intergovernmental Revenues: Federal State Local Fees for Services Fines and Forfeitures Interest on Investments All Other Revenues Other Financing Sources: Interfund Transfers In Planned Use/(Contribution) of Fund Balance Bond Proceeds Total Revenue and Other Financing Sources: EXPENDITURES General Government Public Safety Streets and Highways Sanitation Human Services Health Culture and Recreation Conservation of Natural Resources Economic Development and Housing All Other Current Expenditures Total Current Expenditures: Other Expenditures and Financing Uses: Debt Service - Principal Interest and Fiscal Charges Streets and Highways Capital Outlay All Other Capital Outlay Interfund Transfers Out

2019 Adopted Budget

2020 Adopted Budget

Change 2020-2019

$108,090,200 $660,000 $1,058,400 $10,027,100 $119,835,700

$114,510,700 $660,000 $1,186,600 $10,975,300 $127,332,600

5.94% 0.00% 12.11% 9.46% 6.26%

$20,760,500 $5,046,400

$24,483,400 $5,247,000

17.93% 3.98%

$29,688,400 $42,268,200 $12,230,200 $16,209,800 $334,400 $2,691,900 $10,462,200

$19,657,100 $45,238,000 $8,380,400 $16,035,100 $303,600 $4,161,700 $10,838,300

-33.79% 7.03% -31.48% -1.08% -9.21% 54.60% 3.59%

$2,806,400 ($7,728,000) $33,500,000

$3,063,500 $17,474,700 $0

9.16% -326.12%

$288,106,100

$282,215,400

-2.04%

$33,950,800 $55,677,500 $12,704,900 $8,597,500 $45,747,100 $10,209,500 $13,586,500 $2,687,700 $2,903,400 $7,758,400

$35,815,200 $58,520,600 $13,479,200 $8,183,800 $48,075,000 $10,469,800 $14,940,800 $203,000 $2,773,700 $8,100,100

5.49% 5.11% 6.09% -4.81% 5.09% 2.55% 9.97% -92.45% -4.47% 4.40%

$193,823,300

$200,561,200

3.48%

$10,975,000 $3,989,600 $76,013,000 $498,800 $2,806,400

$11,430,000 $4,486,300 $59,634,500 $3,040,000 $3,063,400

4.15% 12.45% -21.55% 509.46% 0.00%

Total Other Expenditures and Financing Uses:

$94,282,800

$81,654,200

-13.39%

Total Expenditures and Other Financing Uses:

$288,106,100

$282,215,400

-2.04%

The Minnesota Department of Revenue will open the state Individual Income Tax filing season on Monday, January 27, 2020. For the benefit and convenience of Minnesotans, this date matches the opening day for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

The filing deadline to submit 2019 Minnesota income tax returns is Wednesday, April 15, 2020. This date matches the filing deadline for 2019 federal income tax returns. Tax software providers and tax professionals may be accepting and preparing tax returns before January 27, and will submit those returns when the IRS and state systems open later this month.

“Filing electronically helps improve the accuracy of your tax return and, coupled with choosing direct deposit for your refund, is the most secure way to file your return and get any refund you may be entitled to,” said Revenue Commissioner Cynthia Bauerly. “We also encourage qualifying taxpayers to take advantage of free electronic file options listed on our website as well as free tax preparation services that will be available around the state beginning in early February.”

Electronic Filing and Free Tax Help When you file your taxes this year, choose electronic filing. Last year, over 90 percent of Minnesota taxpayers filed their taxes electronically.

Using electronic software is easy, convenient, and secure. Electronic filing also ensures that you have the most up-to-date forms and instructions when you file.

Free electronic filing is available for Minnesotans who meet certain requirements. You may be eligible to file

electronically for free if your Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) is $69,000 or less.

To see if you are eligible for free electronic filing, see the Electronic Filing Software for Individuals(https:// go.usa.gov/xpSuy) page on the department’s website.

You may qualify for free tax preparation help for your federal and Minnesota income tax returns. To qualify, you must be age 60 or older, have a disability, speak limited or no English, or have income less than $56,000 per year. There are over 200 free tax preparation sites across Minnesota where you can get help from IRS-certified volunteers. Most sites are open February 1 through April 15. Beginning in early February, you can visit our website to find free tax preparation sites near you (https:// go.usa.gov/xpSup).

Direct Deposit Direct deposit is an easy, convenient, and secure way to get your refund. You can include your banking information on your tax return and get your refund deposited into your bank account. Direct deposit is available whether you file your return electronically or by mail. For more information on choosing direct deposit, see the Direct Deposit page on the department’s website.

Fraud Prevention The department takes protecting your personal information and your tax refund very seriously. We review and verify information on all tax returns to make sure the right refund goes to the right person.

Due to an increase in attempted refund fraud, refunds may take longer SEE TAX, PAGE 12

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Chisago County Government Center in Center City. Meetings include a presentation followed by casual discussion.

Photographers of all interests and abilities are welcome.

Swedish Dinner Christ Lutheran Church, located at 150 Fifth Street Marine on St. Croix, will hold their annual Swedish dinner. There will be hand rolled Swedish meatballs and lutefisk, and much more. All proceeds directly support local, national and international mission projects.

BooksMoveMe Yoga Storytime at Hardwood Creek The first Monday of each month from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m, Learning Tree Yoga will present a free 30 minute BooksMoveMe yoga session for children and their caregivers.

Event is free and open to children 6 and under and their caregivers. No registration required.

Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd N, Forest Lake.

JANUARY 17 8th Marine Library Birthday Celebration Join us for an evening celebrating Marine Community Library’s 8th birthday, with stories and poetry by local award-winning writer Laurie Allmann, author of An Hour From Now. Talented young cellist, Alice Ryan, will provide accompaniment.

Free. All are welcome.

Birthday cake will be served.

Family Storytime at Hardwood Creek Thursdays, from 10:3011:00 a.m. Children of all ages and their caregivers. Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd N, Forest Lake. 651 275-7300.

JANUARY 18 Focaccia Bread making A Tour of Italy: Marine Mills Folk School 9am-12pm: Learn how to make focaccia bread from the north to the south of Italy, both potato focaccia and herb focaccia. Register online: MarineMillsFolkSchool.org

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Scandia student earns perfect score in national competition Fifth grader at Scandia Elementary, Katherine Schenz, earned a perfect score in the WordMasters Challenge, a national vocabulary competition in which 125,000 students compete annually. Only 83 fifth graders achieved the same result as Katherine.

The WordMasters Challenge is an exercise in critical thinking that first encourages students to become familiar with a set of interesting new words and then challenges them to use those words to complete analogies expressing various kinds of logical relationships. Working to solve the analogies helps students learn to think both analytically and metaphorically.

Katherine competed in the very difficult Blue Division of the WordMasters Challenge scoring a perfect 20 in the first of three meets this year. She was coached to success by Janae Peterson for this year’s competition.

Tween Scene A New Event for 6th, 7th and 8th Graders, from 3:30 -5:30 p.m.

Join friends at the Marine Village Hall for snacks, Makerspace, Design and Create, Minute to Win It and more.

Free. To register, go to marinecommunitylibrary.org Marine Village Hall, 121 Judd Street, Marine on St. Croix, MN

JANUARY 25 Beekeeping made easy Marine Mills Folk School 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m.: This presentation class will help you learn what items are needed to start beekeeping and strategies for keeping bees healthy and successful.

Register online: MarineMillsFolkSchool.org

Garden all year long Marine Mills Folk School 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m.: Learn how to grow microgreens in soil and you’ll go home with 5 trays (broccoli, buckwheat, peas, radishes and sunflowers) to use in your own meals. Register online: MarineMillsFolkSchool.org

River Grove Open House All community members and interested

families are welcome!

From 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., learn about enrollment for 2020-21 and what sets River Grove apart from all area elementary schools. Meet our teachers and school administrator, take campus tours, enjoy kids activities, and get help with enrollment.

14189 Ostlund Trail North, Marine on St. Croix, MN 55047

Community Meeting There will be a community meeting at 10:30 a.m. at the Marine Village Hall to discuss forming a school for the city-owned elementary school building.

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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. 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 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. FFI: ckgenz@msn. com or call 763-227-7536.

Mental Health Support Group A NAMI Connection peer support group for

adults recovering from mental illness meets bi-weekly in Stillwater. Free, sponsored

by NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental Illness). Led by trained facilitators who are in recovery.

Meets: 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.

Camera Club The St. Croix Valley Camera Club meets the third Monday of each month, 7 p.m. at the

Super Storytime Tuesdays from 10:30 11:15 a.m. A craft or other activity with storytime. Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd N, Forest Lake. 651 275-7300.

Baby Storytime

Wednesdays, 9:45-10:15 a.m. Hardwood Creek Library invites parents and caregivers with babies 0-24 months. Siblings are welcome! Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd N, Forest Lake. 651 275-7300.

Toddler Storytime Wednesdays, 10:30-11 a.m. Children of all ages and their caregivers.

Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd N, Forest Lake.

FFI: 651 275-7300.

Used Book Sale The Friends of the Osceola Library will hold a used book sale the first Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Discovery Center, 3rd Ave. entrance, lower level.

ONGOING Fika med Pratstund (Swedish Snacks and Chat) Every Sunday afternoon, July 21 to September 29, from 1 to 3 p.m., Sven Sjöstedt and the Lindstrom Historical Society will host “Fika med Pratstund” (Snacks and Chat) at the Karl Oskar House in Ki Chi Saga Park located (29061 Glader Blvd, Lindstrom). Open house format with coffee, donuts and talk of Swedish

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It’s not being lazy if it’s technology

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o maybe I spoke too soon?

In last week’s column about past predictions about the future, I bemoaned the fact that flying cars, promised since the end of World War II, have yet to come to fruition.

At last week’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, ride sharing company Uber and Hyundai showed a full-sized mock-up of a flying taxi that the two companies hope to have flying by 2023.

The electric plane, called Uberdai, will carry a pilot and three passengers up to 60 miles, at speeds of up to 180mph, slashing journey times and helping get cars off the road. Eventually the craft will be automated, but for now the two companies are focusing on manned craft.

Another article talked about Publisher Boeing testing out their version of a flying car, Boeing NeXt, an Tom Stangl electric aircraft with passenger pods designed to travel up to 50 miles. Bell Helicopter is testing the Bell Nexus, an aircraft powered with six rotor fans that pivot to provide both vertical and horizontal movement.

A promotional video provided by Bell shows ambulance, police and passenger applications for the aircraft, which looks to be the same size as a passenger helicopter.

In the video, passengers look calm and even bored flying in the unmanned aircraft. One person is enjoying listening to his music on wireless earbuds, another disinterested lady enjoys her coffee. Neither one appears to even be wearing a seatbelt. I don’t think I could be that easy going in a vehicle 50 stories above the ground.

So perhaps I will get to ride in a flying car before I die.

I saw several reports from CES last week. The future makes great “news” during January, so network news programs love to cover the show.

Home automation is big now. I saw a demo of a new internet connected faucet that responds to voice commands. The reporter asked the Google assistant to tell the faucet to dispense two tablespoons of water, which it did.

There’s a trash can that will tie the bag for you so you don’t have to.

Robots were big was well, including one that will bring a new roll of toilet paper to you, just on the odd chance that you didn’t remember to tell Google or Alexa or Siri or Cortana to either remind you to buy more or order more toilet paper for you.

Charmin toilet paper introduced RollBot, a two wheeled Bluetooth-controlled robot bear that brings you a spare when you need it. Apparently, the RollBot works a bit like a robot vacuum cleaner and can navigate its way to you, with a toilet roll on its head.

Charmin also showed off SmellSense, a bear faced bad smell detector that is placed outside your bathroom to let you know when it’s safe to enter the bathroom.

Samsung unveiled Ballie, a cute and somewhat judgmental and creepy robot/personal assistant.

It’s a ball that will follow you around, looking at you with a camera (to record “special family moments”) and listening for your commands, just like Google, Siri and the rest of the personal assistants.

SEE STANGL, PAGE 5

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hile I usually tell people that I come from Rockford, I really grew up in a little town called Rockton about 30 minutes north of there. Whenever I say, “Rockton,” however, I am always met with confused looks, so it just seems easier to say, “Rockford” instead.

In our little town of Rockton lies Hononegah High School. I’m willing to bet that maybe half of you mispronounced that in your head – that’s okay, everybody does. It’s a Native American name after the Princess Hononegah of the Potawatomi Tribe who married Rockton’s founder, Stephen Mack Jr. Needless to say, the Town of Rockton boasts a unique and profound connection to Native American Heritage, including the dedication of her name on Hononegah High School.

Because of this Native American connection, I grew up with a certain reverence for Native Americans and was fascinated that the land we grew up on once held such a rich Editor and vibrant culture. At Hononegah, Matt Anderson our name was “The Indians” with a Native American Chief in headdress as our logo. For our mascot, we would have a student represent Princess Hononegah at our sporting events. That was something I always remembered well before my freshman year in high school.

In all those years growing up in Rockton, and attending that school, I never once heard of any issues with our school’s name, our logo, or our mascot. I never thought any of that was offensive, and I never heard from anyone else who felt offended.

That is, until two days ago…

While mindlessly scrolling through Facebook, I

came across something I never expected to see: a petition to remove the Hononegah High School mascot.

I was honestly taken aback, and questions started to emerge in my head. Of course, many of my former classmates took to Facebook and posting their own opinions for, or against the petition. In response, I made my own asking a few of those questions: One, who made the petition? When I looked into it, I found that the petition read that it was “started by students.” Were any of these students of Native American descent? Did descendants of the Potawatomi Tribe, or the Mack family suddenly voice concerns after 97 years?

Two, is the term “Indians” offensive? We all remember the Washington Redskins issue. I can honestly see where that term might be offensive, but I genuinely was not sure about the term “Indians.”

If it were offensive, wouldn’t a more reasonable solution be to change the name from “Indians” to “Natives?”

Three, what impact does this have on the history of Rockton? Are we removing the name, logo, and mascot altogether? Wouldn’t that be a disservice to the Native American heritage of the town?

Since the petition went online, roughly 1300 people have signed. To counter that petition, a second petition started to keep the Hononegah mascot, which is leading with almost 10,000 signatures. Multiple local news organizations have picked up the story as well.

My point in sharing my thoughts about a circumstance taking place in my hometown is that I believe it is representative of the culture we live in today.

It seems that emotion takes precedence over reason when jumping into actions like this. Don’t get me SEE ANDERSON, PAGE 5

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The pie that never was

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artin Luther King Jr. Day (MLK Day) is just around the corner. Don’t let the day pass to celebrate the life of a man committed to civil rights and peace by baking his favorite food: Pecan Pie. King’s birthday is January 15 and MLK Day is always the third Monday of January. This year MLK Day falls on January 20.

Most people know the story of Martin Luther King Jr., but did you know it took until the year 2000 for the federal holiday to be observed in every state of the Union? King was the first modern private citizen to be recognized by a federal holiday.

The honor came with lots of controversy. Interestingly, only four days Wild Chow after King was assassinated in 1968, a bill was introduced to honor King.

Lisa Erickson But it wasn’t until President Reagan signed a bill in 1983 that MLK Day finally became a national holiday. It took many more years for every state to observe it.

According to many sources, King liked typical southern food, but pecan pie was his favorite. On the night he was killed, King was on his way to eat dinner at the home of his friend, Reverend Samuel Kyles. Many people called it the “The meal that never was.”

Ham, chicken, and sweet potatoes were on the menu along with pecan pie. Women from Kyles’ church had prepared the meal, but King would never arrive.

Pecan pie is amazing. Bake the pie on Sunday and serve it on Monday, MLK Day. Your family will wonder why you’re making a pie, but it will give you the perfect opportunity to share more about the great person he was and how the he helped change the world.

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want to start out by making it clear that I have nothing against cowboys.

One of the new developments in my life is that I recently got a manager, Bob, to book performances of my writing. I’ve never had a manager before, so I didn’t know what to expect.

But Bob is a wonderful fellow. He says he thinks Columnist of the folks he as Carrie Classon represents family—which is something a lot of people say, but I get the feeling Bob actually means it. So, I was eager to keep Bob happy. But then he suggested I perform with a cowboy.

“Carrie, I know this is a crazy idea, but I want you to think about it!” Bob said.

“I will,” I said (wondering, as I said it, if I actually would).

Actually, I like cowboy culture a lot. But I don’t know a thing about it. I don’t write cowboy poetry. I don’t know how to use a lariat. (I only have the vaguest idea what a lariat is, to be perfectly honest.) I have a couple pair of cowboy boots, but the

last time I was on a horse was a several decades ago. Simply put, I have no cowboy credentials. So, when Bob suggested I perform with a cowboy singer, I was more than skeptical—I thought it was a dumb idea.

But then I remembered this promise I’d made not to say, “no.”

You see, most of my life I’ve followed the prevailing advice that says a person should have specific and detailed goals. But then my life fell apart. After both my husband and my company dumped me, I realized that I actually knew very little about who I was or what it was I wanted out of life going forward.

I tried to start over again: I tried to create the kind of detailed dreams I had dreamt when I was in my twenties, but then a few things happened to change my mind.

First, I noticed that most of the really interesting things that were happening to me had not happened because I planned them. They happened by chance.

The second thing was that I realized there wasn’t a lot of time. Whatever it was that I still wanted to do in my life, I would be well-advised to get going because I’d been running the meter for a while by now.

The third thing was that I met my best girlfriend, Angel, who

served as my unpaid life coach and constantly reminded me how important it was to say, “yes,” even when “no” was much easier to say—perhaps especially then.

The fourth thing that happened was that Angel died.

Angel died too young and she died only after a colossal fight— because there was still so much she wanted to do. It was then I realized—when I really understood—that the micromanaging style I’d used to plan my life had outrun its usefulness. It was time to let my dreams evolve. It was time to go with the current. It was time to simply say, “yes” to the universe and be prepared for the ride.

So, that’s what I’ve been trying to do… with occasional success. I like to know what’s going to happen next, so this is a huge challenge for me. Then—just when I think I’m sort of getting the hang of it—my manager, Bob, suggests I perform with a cowboy. I can hear Angel laughing now.

I’ll be performing next week in New York City with a cowboy.

Wish me luck.

Till next time, Carrie Carrie Classon’s memoir is called, “Blue Yarn.” Learn more at CarrieClasson.com.

Chasing rumors

T MLK D Day P Pecan Pi Pie Serves 12 1 unbaked frozen store-bought pie crust, thawed 1 ¾ cups pecans 4 eggs 1 cup light corn syrup 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed 1 Tbsp. vanilla 1 tsp. kosher salt (if using table salt, reduce to ½ tsp.)

6 Tbsp. butter, melted Preheat oven to 350°F. Place pecans on a rimmed baking sheet and roast for 9 minutes. Let cool.

Reduce oven temperature to 325°F. Whisk eggs, corn syrup, brown sugar, vanilla, and salt in a large bowl until smooth. Slowly add melted butter, whisking until combined. Stir in pecans and pour into prepared piecrust.

Bake pie until edges are set and center still jiggles; about 60 minutes. Let pie cool for 3 hours before serving.

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

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Since it’s a ball, it can play with your pet and even tell your home’s robot vacuum to clean up any messes Rover makes before you get home.

Ballie will also tell you when you aren’t being active. Like we need someone else telling us that.

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.

he parking lot at the lake was full when we arrived, chasing a hot rumor that fish were biting. The other side of that coin reads, “You should have been here yesterday.” I believe in the adage, “When the wind is from the east, the fish bite the least,” or “When the wind is from the north, don’t even set forth.” We had a cold northeast wind blowing into our faces that gave me a bad feeling as I pulled the one-man shack over broken ice.

Gary Enberg in his fishing column believes the same. “I always check the weather and it’s something you should do too.” With that east wind and unstable weather pattern, like Enberg, I knew it was going to be tough fishing.

This year’s new ice fishing village, mostly portable icehouses a few permanent shanties, was Wild River and on the lake right where it was last year. No one was driving cars on Trails the ice yet but ATV and snowmoJim Bennett bile tracks were cut into the snow.

Our choice was a popular lake just h off Highway i h north 8. My fishing partner was my wife Nancee’. From what I could see she was the only woman on the ice. She loves to fish and often out fishes everyone she’s with. As we walked out I observed guys not in shacks fishing. It’s not a good sign when guys are just milling about on the ice rather than focused on a hot hole with fish flopping beside them.

We went right into the heart of the portable fishing village and found old holes everywhere.

Not many were fresh, most frozen from a day or two ago. Some had sunflower shells spat besides them, others dead bait, frozen minnows and waxies laying there. I found an open spot and began to set up our one-man shack with heater for my bride, as well as to eavesdrop on guys fishing in nearby shacks. What I heard and saw was not promising.

They were seeing fish on camera and on flashers but fish just weren’t hitting.

With a crappie minnow down one hole and a jig and waxie down the other, the Hummingbird flasher marking fish below, Nancee’ worked the jig and watched her foam bobber hoping to see a nervous minnow. It took her about 15 minutes to catch a fat crappie for the fry pan. I was punching holes all around hoping to find the hot hole and the hot bait. I was getting lots of interference from other flashers that made reading bottom nearly impossible. I had heard that only minnows were working and that waxies were hot and red spikes on vertical spoons on each treble hook was the only way to go. I was also told that only plastics were working in just white, another guy said chartreuse, while another told me pink and green were the best. I had all of those and more so how could I lose? We ended up with 3 keepers in an hour and then had to leave.

I noticed a heavy plankton bloom in the water that told me the fish were eating lake food and with a cold front moving in, they did not want my menu.

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

ANDERSON: Rockton history FROM PAGE 4

wrong, I am entirely for the respect of any non-white people, and if the descendants of the Potawatomi Tribe of Mack family were in support of this petition, I would have no issue supporting this, but we have seen no evidence of that yet.

I am concerned that the political correctness of our generation tends to overshadow necessary analysis of a situation like this. There are ques-

tions that need to be answered before drastic reconfiguration of a school’s history, and I find it unfortunate that so many are willing to leap to conclusion before those answers are found.

I always welcome your comments, questions and concerns.

Feel free to reach out at any time.

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MDH reports pertussis-related death of infant Health officials stress importance of vaccination, especially during pregnancy Minnesota health officials have confirmed an infant death related to pertussis, also known as whooping cough. The infant was diagnosed with pertussis in August 2019 and died in November after being hospitalized for three months. The last pediatric death related to pertussis in Minnesota was in 2013.

“We were extremely saddened to hear that this child passed away,” said Kristen Ehresmann, director of infectious disease at the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH). “Pertussis continues to be a concern in Minnesota, and we want to do everything we can to prevent future tragedies like this.”

Anyone can get pertussis, but it is most severe in infants. Preliminary data for 2019 shows there were 25 cases of pertussis in infants less than 6 months old in Minnesota.

Of those, eight were hospitalized, and two of the hospitalized cases were severe.

“Infants who get pertussis can get very sick and many need

to be hospitalized,” said Ehresmann.

“The severe cases often require lengthy hospital stays with weeks to months in an intensive care unit. It can be devastating for the family.”

Health officials are emphasizing the importance of vaccination, especially during pregnancy, to help prevent pertussis.

The tetanus, diphtheria and acellular pertussis, or Tdap, vaccine is recommended during the third trimester of each pregnancy. This recommendation has been around since 2012.

Ehresmann explained that when the Tdap vaccine is given during pregnancy, the mother’s body creates antibodies to fight off the pertussis bacteria. Some of those antibodies are passed to the baby before birth and offer shortterm protection until the baby can start to receive their own vaccines.

In 2018 and 2019, Minnesota had 41 cases of pertussis among infants less than 6 months of age.

Upon review, only 18 (44%) of the mothers received Tdap during pregnancy.

“We’re missing opportunities to vaccinate during pregnancy and protect vulnerable infants from a serious disease,” said Ehresmann.

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Winter Ice Cream Social January 25 at Mulberry Point Lowell Park The Washington County Historical Society (WCHS) will hold an old-fashioned ice cream social at downtown Stillwater’s Lowell Park’s Mulberry Point on the St. Croix riverfront Saturday, January 25 from noon to 4 p.m.

The Ice Cream and Chili for the event is provided by Leo’s Grill & Malt Shop of Stillwater.

Past to Present Back in 1950 Stillwater businessman Gilbert Larson of Snowland Foods as well as other business people held the first winter ice cream social at the St. Croix Boom Site. Even though the temperatures were well below zero more than a thousand people came out and enjoyed the ice cream and the season.

The event was moved to Lowell Park the next year and later it moved to Lily Lake. The event was sponsored at that time by the Jaycees and eventually faded away like winter into springtime.

“This event brings together our history and the community,” says Brent Peterson, Washington County Historical Society Executive Director. “What a great

l b t the th place l h way tto celebrate where we live, enjoy our neighbors, have fun with all the snow and eat ice cream to boot!” Peterson also points out two reasons for a winter ice cream social – there are no mosquitos and the ice cream doesn’t melt down your arm while you eat it.

Root beer will be furnished by Lift Bridge Brewery for root beer floats and the coffee is from the Daily Grind. The ice cream and

b floats t & coffee ff are ffree tto roott beer everyone; there will be a nominal charge for the chili.

The event is free to the public and donations to the Washington County Historical Society will be accepted. Other Winterfest events will be ongoing as well. For more information please call the Historical Society at 651-439-5956 or visit www.wchsmn.org.

WinterFest will be celebrated Jan. 25 at Lake Elmo Park Reserve Washington County Parks will celebrate WinterFest 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, at Lake Elmo Park Reserve.

WinterFest is an opportunity to get outside and enjoy everything that winter has to offer. Breathe in the clean, crisp winter air while traversing the trails of Lake Elmo Park Reserve by crosscountry ski or fat-tire bike. All equipment is provided, and the programs are free with a valid parks vehicle permit, $30 annually, $7 daily.

Fat Biking equipment and demonstrations will be provided by Now Bikes and Fitness at the Eagle Point Parking Lot. Just beginning on classic skis? Come learn how to glide without shuffling. Skate skiers, make your move to the next hill. Already an intermediate skier?

Learn to lengthen your glide on both classic and skate skis or do work on hill climbing or new skate techniques you haven't tried yet.

Advanced skiers may learn to work the trail for better performance.

Skiers must be age 14 or older.

Events will be at the Nordic Center.

Registration with the Ride & Glide ski club is required for all lessons.

Pl i early l Plan to arrive to sign in before your desired time, and get fitted for equipment.

As part of the festival, free classic and skate equipment will be provided by Joe's Ski Shop and the Ride & Glide Ski Club.

A Minnesota Ski Pass is required to ski in Washington County Parks for those age 16 and older. Purchase a MN Ski Pass online, by telephone or at the Lake Elmo Park contact station.

Th N di Center C The Nordic has ample parking, and overflow parking is across the park road at Eagle Point Trailhead. The center has indoor seating and tables for guests, WiFi, restrooms with lockers and changing stalls, a water refill station, indoor fireplace, outdoor bonfire pit, ski racks, and ski waxing stations.

Register for all events on the Washington County website at www. co.washington.mn.us by searching “Winterfest.”

F i ll For questions, call 651-430-8370 or email at parks@co.washington. mn.us.

For more Washington County Parks programs and events, see www. co.washington.mn.us/ parks .

Follow Washington County Parks on social media at @ WashCountyParks.

Lake Elmo Park Reserve is at 1515 Keats Ave. N. in Lake Elmo.

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County Board approves contract with Youth Service Bureau for 2020 The Washington County Board of Commissioners approved a contract Jan. 7 with Youth Service Bureau for services in 2020.

The contract is for $259,192.

The Youth Service Bureau offers diversion services for juveniles who would otherwise be brought to juvenile court in Washington County. These

services may be accessed by referral from a variety of sources, including the county programs, law enforcement agencies, and schools. While on diversion, a juvenile may participate in community work service, an educational program, and/or early intervention services through the program.

Juveniles are required to make restitu-

tion to the victim and complete the diversion conditions to avoid a formal court record.

In 2019, the program served 499 youth at a cost per youth of $513.

While the state rate of juvenile probation clients is 455 per 100,000 population, Washington County’s rate of juvenile probation clients is 253 per

100,000 population. Of the youth who receive services from the agency, 87% do not have further involvement in the Washington County Justice System in the next 12 months.

The program collected $5,938 in restitution, and 1,799 hours of community service work were completed by 138 youth.

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PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE CITY OF MARINE ON ST. CROIX PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, January 28, 2020 7:30pm Village Hall, 121 Judd Street Notice is hereby given that the Marine on St. Croix Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at 7:30pm to consider a Conditional Use request for Jane Kennedy, 760 Judd St. The Conditional Use request is for a bathroom in an accessory building. Additional details are available at the City Office.

Dated this 10th day of January, 2020 By: Suzanne Dammann, Assistant City Clerk Published in the Country Messenger January 15, 2020 AMENDMENT TO CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333

1. The exact name under which the business is or will be conducted: Dad’s Ashes.

2. The address of the principal place of business: 21509 Lofton Ave. N., Scandia, MN 55073.

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: Dad’s Ashes, LLC., 21509 Lofton Ave. N., Scandia, MN 55073.

4. This certificate is an amendment of Certificate of Assumed Name File Number: 887314900037 originally filed on May 17, 2016.

5. 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: Jan G. Hogle, CIEIO. Dated November 21, 2019.

Filed with the State of Minnesota.

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STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN – MADISON The following students were named to the Dean’s List for the fall semester. Marine on St. Croix: Tyler Clark, Dean’s Honor List; Isaac Krahn, Dean’s List; Cecelia Peterson, Dean’s Honor List; Matthew Strupp, Dean’s List.

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA –DULUTH The following students were named to the Dean’s List for the fall semester. Marine on St. Croix: Tessa Johansen. Scandia: Spencer Boyd, Zachary Halley and Graham Westphal.

Spark memories, conversations with County Library’s Memory Minder Kits Memory minder kits are now available to check out from libraries in Washington County.

Designed for people experiencing memory loss and their caregivers, kits include a collection of materials and activities to trigger memories of life experiences. This helps encourage positive and engaging interactions for people with Alzheimer’s disease and other related dementias and their caregivers.

Memory minder kits were created with different stages of dementia in mind. However, each kit may be adapted by caregivers to meet individual needs. There are 39 unique kits varying in topic and designed specifically for early, middle, and late stages of dementia.

Each kit will include a book to stimulate conversation, an interactive activity or game, and a music CD or DVD to spark memories,

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Memory minder kits have a six-week loan period and are available at all Washington County library locations,

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Future computer programmers at Scandia Elementary Sixth grade students at Scandia Elementary IB World School were visited by computer programmer, Scott Becker, who talked to the students about the career of computer programming. Mr. Becker is the father of Scandia’s Intervention Specialist, Justine Harren. After his presentation, Mr. Becker and Mrs. Harren taught the students how to write a computer program using JavaScript.

First Scandia Lions Raffle winners of 2020 The Scandia Marine Lions Club had their monthly drawing for Community Raffle winners.

Winners for January 2020 are: $50 Marv Schroeder from

Stillwater $50 Paige Nienaber from Scandia $50 Sue Lenz from Marine $50 Joe Pelton from Forest Lake

$50 Lion Ann Rinkeberger from Scandia $50 Kelly Marek from New Richmond, Wisconsin $100 Eric Schumacher from Eagan

“We are working with partners to make sure health care providers and pregnant women have the information they need to ensure on-time vaccination with this safe and effective vaccine.”

Many infants who get pertussis are infected by older siblings, parents or other caregivers. These people often do not know they have the disease because symptoms can be less severe in adolescents and adults.

There are two pertussis vaccines, and your age determines when you get each vaccine. The diphtheria, tetanus and acellular pertussis, or DTaP vaccine, is given to children starting at age 2 months.

The Tdap vaccine is given to adolescents at age 11-12 years and adults. Families should talk to their health care provider to see what vaccines they need and when. People who have completed some or all of the recommended vaccinations for pertussis may still get the disease but will generally have a milder illness.

Other things you can do to prevent the spread of pertussis are: • Avoid close contact with others who are coughing or otherwise ill.

• Wash your hands often.

• Stay home if you are sick.

• Cover your cough with a tissue or cough into your sleeve.

• Seek medical attention if you or a family member have been coughing for more than seven days and it is not getting better.

Pertussis is a very contagious disease caused by a bacterium that affects the lungs and airways. It spreads by coughing or sneezing.

The first symptoms of pertussis are similar to a cold: sneezing, a runny nose, possibly a slight fever, and a cough. After one or two weeks, the cough becomes more severe. Infants and children with pertussis can cough violently until the air is gone from their lungs and they’re forced to inhale with a loud “whooping” sound. The coughing fits usually last from one to six weeks, but can go on for 10 weeks or more.

Health care providers should consider pertussis as a diagnosis in patients with a persistent cough illness and check vaccination history at each visit.

For more information, go to Pertussis (Whooping Cough).

AREA CHURCHES Ascension Episcopal Church 214 North Third Street N, Stillwater (651) 439-2609 • www.aechurch.org Rev. Marilyn Baldwin Rev. Daniel V. Pearson, Interim Rector Mindy Boynton, Christian Ed/Youth Nancy Whipkey, Director of Music Sunday: 8 a.m. Holy Eucharist, no music 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist, with music

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 8 and 9:30 am in the Sanctuary 8:45 am Adult Christian Education in the Library 10:35 Kid City Sunday School

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.

Sunday: Worship 10 a.m.

Forest Hills United Methodist Church

Lord of the Lakes Lutheran Church (LCMS)

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

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.

Maranatha Church Chisago Lakes Campus 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.

Osceola United Methodist Church 306 River Street Osceola, WI (715) 755-2275 osceolaunitedmethodistchurch@gmail.com

Fellowship at 11 a.m.

River Valley Christian Church 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.

St. Croix Falls Unitarian Universalist Fellowship

Father John Drees Three miles north on Hwy. 95 from Hwy. 97. West on Redwing 1/4 mile.

St. Joseph Catholic Church 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.

St. Joseph Catholic Cluster

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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)

First 3 Sundays of each month @ 10 a.m.

201 North Adams St., St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 Rev. Kelli Clement

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.

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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Artist/writer residencies Artist at Pine Needles, a residency program sponsored by the St. Croix Watershed Research Station, seeks applications from artists and writers for Summer 2020. With the vision to enhance scientific understanding through art, the St. Croix Watershed Research Station invites Artists in Residence to interact with the scientific staff and local community to further explore the intersection between art and science.

In addition to accepting applications from established artists, the Pine Needles Residency includes an emerging artist category to encourage and support upcoming artists with this same calling.

Visit their website for more information on emerging artists. Since 2001, the Artist at Pine Needles program has welcomed over 50 artists and writers to the banks of the St. Croix River in Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota.

The St. Croix Watershed Research Station is the environmental research station of the Science Museum of Minnesota. The setting for the Artist at Pine Needles Residency is the James Taylor Dunn Pine Needles Cabin, located just north of the village of Marine

on St. Croix along the St. Croix River. In 2019, the artists selected were: large-scale, 2D and 3D visual artist Katherine Steichen Rosing of Madison, WI; botanical printmaker Linda Snouffer of St. Paul, MN; installation artist and sculptor Peter Krsko of Wonewoc, WI; and emerging artist, lyrical essayist and poet Kate Lucas of Minneapolis, MN. Applications for 2020 will be accepted from writers and artists who focus on environmental or natural history topics and strive to connect the complex world between art, the natural world, and the sciences. As part of the program, artists will be encouraged to design an outreach project to share their work with the local community.

Application packets are available from the St. Croix Watershed Research Station or www.smm. org/scwrs/programs/artist/. The application deadline is February 29, 2020; decisions to be announced by March 31. For more information, contact Alaina Fedie at the St. Croix Watershed Research Station: researchstation@ smm.org or 651-433-5953, extension 12.

Nordic Rocks Skis to introduce new skiers to sport Nordic Rock Skis are designed to introduce a new generation of children and families to the excitement of cross country skiing, and are now at Lake Elmo Park Reserve.

Programs designed to introduce skiers are Jan. 20 and Feb. 15.

Central Cross County Skiing (CXC) has developed two sizes of introductory

skis, with step-in bindings compatible to everyday footwear, along with adjustable poles, to give participants of all ages and abilities an easy way to try cross country skiing.

Programs for those ages 8 and older will be: • 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Monday, Jan. 20; and • 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15.

Both programs are at Lake Elmo Park Reserve.

The programs include an instructor, equipment, and a ski pass provided for $10 per person. A vehicle permit is also required, $30 annually or $7 daily. Register on the Washington County website at www.co.washington. mn.us and search “Nordic ski.�

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SHERIFF’S REPORT City of Marine on St. Croix

DECEMBER 31 At 8:29 a.m. suspicious activity on Broadway was reported.

JANUARY 2 At 5:57 p.m. a park incident in the 10000 block of Broadway was reported.

At 6:17 p.m. an alarm sounded on Judd Street.

JANUARY 4 At 10:15 p.m. a medical need in the 2000 block of Jackson Circle was reported.

City of Scandia

DECEMBER 29 At 12:10 p.m. a medical need in the 21000 block of Pomroy was reported.

December 30 At 11:44 a.m. a road hazard in the 10000 block of 185th was reported.

At 5:24 p.m. public assistance was needed on Penrose and Scandia Trail.

At 5:52 p.m. a compliance check of violations was done in the 21000 block of Ozark.

At 5:54 p.m. a compliance check of violations was done in the 14000 block of Oakhill.

DECEMBER 31 At 1:14 a.m. public assistance was needed on 220th and St. Croix Trail.

At 7:26 a.m. an accident on St. Croix and Scandia Trails was reported.

At 10:53 a.m. a public works concern in the 18000 block of Layton was received.

At 11:10 a.m. a parking violation in the 14000 block of 205th occurred.

At 5:33 p.m. an ordinance violation occurred on Melanie and 238th.

At 6:53 p.m. a fire in the 14000 block of 202nd was reported.

At 8:59 p.m. an accident on Scandia Trail and Odell was reported.

JANUARY 1 At 1:52 a.m. a complaint about shots fired in the 20000 block of Oxboro was received.

At 3:56 p.m. public assistance was needed in the 12000 block of Scandia Trail.

JANUARY 2 At 9:18 a.m. a snowmobile violation in the 19000 block of Manning occurred.

At 8:40 p.m. a medical need in the 12000 block of Mayberry was reported.

At 9:46 p.m. suspicious activity at Bone Lake Boat Landing was reported.

JANUARY 3 At 5:29 a.m. welfare was checked in the 23000 block of Olinda.

At 9:10 a.m. a complaint about a snowmobile in the 10000 block of 202nd was received.

At 2:26 p.m. property damage on 192nd and Keystone was reported.

At 3:23 p.m. a medical need in the 18000 block of Layton was reported.

JANUARY 4 At 11:06 a.m. public assistance was needed in the 14000 block of 209th.

At 4:13 p.m. a compliant about shooting in the 14000 block of 202nd was received.

At 9:56 p.m. an accident in the 13000 block of Lakamaga Trail was reported.

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At 3:37 p.m. a medical need in the 14000 block of Racine was reported.

DECEMBER 30 At 10:55 an accident on 170th and Norell was reported.

At 2:49 p.m. a complaint about parking on Myeron and 120th was received.

At 2:54 p.m. an officer assisted another agency just south of Riverview Trail.

DECEMBER 31 At 5:16 a.m. an alarm sounded in the 17000 block of Manning.

At 5:54 p.m. an alarm sounded in the 14000 block of Old Guslander.

JANUARY 1 At 12:41 a.m. fireworks were reported on Kimbro and 170th.

JANUARY 2 At 3:18 a.m. a directed patrol was in place on Manning at Big Marine Park Entrance Road.

At 7:51 a.m. complaints were received about an animal in the 16000 block of Norell and then later at 8:50 a.m. at Norell and 170th, and another at 12:11 p.m. from the 15000

block of Norell.

At 8:58 a.m. until 9:06 a.m. complaints and violations about snowmobiles in the 11000 block of Square Lake Trail and the 13000 block of May Avenue were reported.

At 3:30 p.m. trespassing was reported in the 14000 block of Nason Hill Road.

JANUARY 3 At 5:29 a.m. a driver in the 12000 block of Manning was stopped for a traffic violation.

At 5:53 a.m. motorist assistance was needed in the 12000 block of 170th.

At 8:57 a.m. public assistance was needed in the 13000 block of 120th.

At 8:43 p.m. a 911 line was abandoned in the 12000 block of Riverview.

JANUARY 4 At 10:59 a.m. a driver in the 17000 block of Manning was stopped for a traffic violation.

At 2:19 p.m. a follow-up was done on Manning and Big Marine Park Entrance.

At 6:36 p.m. a driver in the 15000 block of Manning was stopped for a traffic violation.

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Security State Agency has been serving the community for over 90 years. The agency is located in the Scandia Plaza on Highway 97 and in offices with Security State Bank of Marine.

Security State Agency is an independent agency representing a number of insurance companies.

The agency offers auto, home, boat, motorcycle, recreational vehicle, business, life and health insurance.

Contact one of Security State Agency’s licensed agents, Katie Giefer or Jane Dreyer, for a quote or stop in.

Security State Agency’s small-town location allows the agency to foster a personal business relationship with their clients.

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You can track the status of your refund by using the department’s Where’s My Refund? system. You can track which of the four stages your refund is in and if you need to take any action. When we finish processing your refund, you will see the date we sent it. To learn about the steps we take to process your return and issue your refund, see our video on a day in the life of a tax return.

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