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Marine takes a green step, honors a citizen

From ‘alone’ to ‘all one’ Marine woman wins Minnesota Book Artist award

BY SUZANNE LINDGREN EDITOR@COUNTRYMESSENGER.COM

Mystical.

That’s one word writer and artist Wendy Fernstrum uses to describe her book, “One is the Holiest Number (#2),” which earned her the title of Minnesota Book Artist for 2016.

“In the book, I’m playing around with logic and rational thought,” said Fernstrum of the work. “First of all, it’s called “One is the Holiest Number,” but it’s

number two. I’m kind of messing around, but it’s a mystical book and it shakes up the rational mind.”

The book – artfully hand printed and pressed, then meticulously bound to incorporate pages that overlap for wordplay – explores different cultural notions of “one” and the chasm between them, belied by language.

In the book, “alone” becomes “all one,” “hole” becomes “whole” and “atone,” “at one.”

“Sometimes we feel we’re all alone, completely isolated,” Fernstrum explains. “And at the other end of the spectrum, we can feel

like we’re one with everything and everyone.

“I’m really interested in how that shift can happen in an instant, or not. And what does it mean to be one with all? … I felt like it was a universal book, so I dedicated it, ‘To those who have lost a loved one. Which pretty much includes all of us.’ It felt like that’s the spirit of the one. This is everyone’s book.”

The genre of artist books allows Fernstrum to explore such concepts playfully, but with reverence.

“I find (artist books) appealing because I’m SEE ARTIST, PAGE 2

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Inside her Marine studio, Fernwerks, Wendy Fernstrum describes the multi-step printing processes used to create the background for pages of “One is the Holiest Number (#2).”

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Diana McKeowin present the GreenStep Award to Marine Mayor Glen Mills and members of the GreenStep Citizen Committee.

Ski MO set for Jan. 24

BY AUNDREA KINNEY CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Marine’s GreenStep efforts were recognized last Thursday at the January city council meeting when Diana McKeowan, Metro CERT (Clean Energy Resource Team) director, presented an award for becoming a Step One GreenStep City.

There are now 91 GreenStep cities in Minnesota.

“We are expecting to surpass 100 before the League of Minnesota Cities conference this summer in June,” McKeowan said.

Though Marine just completed step one, it is only one “Best Practice” away from being a Step Two city and McKeowan expects to be back this time next year to present another award.

“It’s very exciting,” she said. “I know you’re a small city, and the program includes lots of cities small and large, rural and urban, and so we’re really happy to have Marine on the program.”

Citizen of the Year Diane Mills was voted Citizen of the Year for her work as the EMS Deputy Chief, her help with the art fair and her support as treasurer of the relief association.

"That’s quite a bit of work that she’s done for the past six years,” said council member Lon Pardun.

Nancy Cosgriff and Tony Poletes were also nominated for Citizen of the Year.

The next regular meeting of the Marine City Council will be held February 11.

Oldest ski race in the Midwest offers Nordic races for all ages

Skiers of all abilities are invited to the beautiful St. Croix River valley to participate in the 45th annual Marine O’Brien Cross Country Ski Race on Sun., Jan. 24, 2016. Called “Ski MO,” the event will be held at William O’Brien State Park north of Marine on St. Croix. All proceeds from the race benefit the St. Croix Valley Ski Club youth skiing program.

“We’re excited to celebrate our 45th year partnering with William O’Brien State Park to benefit our youth ski programs,” said Katie Brekke, Ski MO race coordinator. “It’s a great activity for the entire family, and we invite local residents to cheer on their friends and neighbors and make some noise for the finishers.”

There are three adult races of

varying distances and children’s races through age 13. Honoring the history of the race, organizers are also hosting a wooden ski race.

“Dust off those wood skis, oil up your leather boots and pull the moth balls out of your wool knickers and socks,” added Brekke.

“The wooden tour is always a fun

sight to see, honoring Marine’s skiing heritage, and we love to see participants dress the part.”

For more information on the race, visit Zap Event online, or check out the details below.

Registration Participants can register online through Jan. 21. Day-of registra-

tion and packet pickup opens at 9 a.m. and will close 30 minutes prior to race start. The first 100 registrants for the 25 km and 12.5 km races will receive a custom Ski MO race hat.

Results and Awards

Race results will be posted on Skinnyski.com and PickleEvents. com. The top three places in the 12.5 and 25 km skate and classical races, male and female, will receive an artisan crafted mug and a custom "woodal" (wooden medal) to commemorate their victory.

The adult and children’s awards ceremony will take place immediately following the races. All adult racers are eligible to win prizes donated by local businesses via raffle.

More Information

Visit us on Facebook at https:// www.facebook.com/MarineO brienSki/, or register online at ZapEvent.com.

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Gateway Trail could extend to Scandia

BY AUNDREA KINNEY CONTRIBUTING WRITER

O’Brien State Park, but when this trail connection is made it will form a network with the other trails already linked to the park, and in this way it will effect existing Marine trails.

“We need to make sure we are cognizant of what it would mean to the Marine trails; there are maintenance costs and all of that too,” said council member Bill Miller.

would be an agreement between the state and The Gateway State the community for the Trail currently runs 18 placement of the trail miles between St. Paul with the community and Pine Point County playing a significant Park. According to Kent role, obviously, with Skaar, Senior Project where it is placed and Manager for Minnesota how it functions,” Skaar state trail projects, this said. portion of the trail was He recommends quardeveloped very quickly terly meetings with the because it was railroad council to continue disgrade, but additional cussing what it means progress has been at a to bring the Gateway near standstill for althrough Marine and most two dewhat opporcades — until tunities exist now. for trail placeP reli mi na r y ment in the plans have been community. made to extend “This is a big the Gateway step for us,” Trail between Miller said.

Pine Point “I know we’re and William in no hurry, O’Brien State which is wonPark. derful, so we “We have can have time MN DNR to plan for this, now secured a corridor from The eastern-most portion of the trail at Pine Point but it will be a downtown Scansignificant imdia to the north edge of The next step for Skaar pact to this city having William O’Brien, so that and council members is a really wonderful trail provides the opportuni- to examine the opportu- connect through.” ty to get there,” Skaar nities in Marine. “[I am] excited certainsaid.

“There are a number ly about the opportunity Additional planning of methods by which to connect the park to still needs to be com- we could work with the Scandia and certainly pleted to determine ex- community but typically the community of Maactly how the trail will with publically owned rine as well,” Skaar said. snake through William properties like that it

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BY SUZANNE LINDGREN EDITOR@COUNTRYMESSENGER.COM

Last week, the Country Messenger launched a new version of its website.

It’s cleaner and easier to use, with the same locally reported news, sports, obituaries, columns, letters to the editor and classified ads, in addition to an electronic ‘e-edition’ of the complete weekly paper.

The website is fully responsive, meaning it adapts for a clean display on any electronic device from a desktop computer to a smart phone. And the new format is highly sharable, meaning the St. Croix Valley’s community news can now reach every corner of the planet, in an instant.

Publisher Tom Stangl has been looking forward to the launch for some time.

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a writer and visual artist,” says Fernstrum, who works as a spiritual director and holds a full-time corporate job in Fridley in addition to making art. “It allows me to combine both forms and find synergy in combining them.

“An artist book has properties of a book but it is an art form,” she adds. “It’s not something you’d find at Barnes & Noble. It’s something you’d find at an art gallery, or in the special collections in the library.”

Fernstrum has work at the New York Public Library, Hennepin County Library, the Minnesota Historical Society, university libraries and institutions like the Walker Art Center.

There is a first “One is the Holiest Number,” a companion piece to artwork Fernstrum made for an exhibition in which she explored the theme of “one.”

“The very first “One is the Holiest Number” is a monoprint with ink,”

she says. “It’s a one-of-akind book. I liked the title and I wanted to use it again, so that’s why the one that won the award is “One is the Holiest number (#2).”

Printing pages for “One is the Holiest Number (#2)” took all summer, but the work has made Fernstrum’s recent recognition all the sweeter.

“It was pretty involved and it feels really good for it to be getting attention and getting out into the world,” she says. “In retrospect, I’m glad it was this book because it’s really important to me. …

“And it was nice to be working here in Marine on the weekends,” she adds. “I’d be down here, totally focused.”

Fernstrum, originally from Chicago and Michigan’s upper peninsula, has lived in Marine since 1999.

“I love Minnesota and I love Marine,” she says.

“It feels like home from a landscape or environmental point of view, but I love the culture in the

city and even here.”

It’s a culture she added to in the late aughts, when hosting pop-up exhibitions above the General Store, calling the space “Arts in General.”

“For awhile it was the only place to get a glass of wine,” she says. “Once a month I’d invite people to feature their work on my walls. … It was a fair amount of work to organize that, but I wanted to give something back to Marine.”

Fernstrum will officially receive the award in April at the annual Minnesota Book Awards.

As Book Artist Award winner, Fernstrum’s work will be on exhibition Feb. 19 – April 11 at Cowles Literary Commons on the second floor of Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S. in Minneapolis.

The Minnesota Center for Book Arts will host an opening reception for the exhibition Fri., Feb. 19, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Her work can also be found online at fernwerks.com.

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office, 230 South Washington Street, Unit 1, St. Croix Falls (next to the public library). Space is limited and reservations strongly encouraged.

RSVPs will be honored until 10 a.m. To reserve a space, go to www.stcroixriverassociation.org or call (715) 483-3300.

JANUARY 20 Conversations of the Valley

Join the St. Croix Valley Foundation for “19th Century Ideals in the 21st Century: American Political Philosophy and American Culture” with guest speaker Dr. Kurt E. Leichtle, Professor Emeritus, University of Wisconsin River Falls.

The discussion focuses on how American culture and ideas were developed and then changed, repeatedly, to meet a changing world. 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Grand Banquet Center, 301 South 2nd Street, Stillwater. Admission includes lunch and the program.

To learn more or reserve a place, see www.scvfound at io n .o r g /c o nve r s a tions-of-the-valley.

JANUARY 21 Swedish dinner

Christ Lutheran Church, Marine on St. Croix’s Annual Traditional Swedish Dinner (formerly Lutefisk Dinner) will be served from 11:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Tickets available at the door.

JANUARY 22

Tales of a Swedish Immigrant Birch Bark Basket

What would you pack for a trip to Amerika?

See and learn the stories about items brought from Sweden to the St. Croix Valley by the early European settlers 18501880, and discover the realities of daily life for these immigrants when Lynne Moratzka, director of Gammelgården in Scandia, presents Tales of a Swedish Immigrant Birch Bark Basket. Marine Community Library will host this special Library Birthday Party, complete with cake, Fri., Jan. 22 at 7 p.m. in the Marine Village Hall, 121 Judd Street.

JANUARY 23 Family Snowshoe Fun

Celebrate winter by snowshoeing. The morning program, 10 – 11:30 a.m. will be for families with young children, featuring a short snowshoe hike looking for winter animal signs. The afternoon program, 12:30 – 2:30 p.m., will include the history of snowshoeing and a longer snowshoe hike to explore the forests of Warner. Snowshoes provided. A modest ad-

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Second grad students at Scandia Elementary recently held a food drive to provide breakfast for needy families. The food drive focused on breakfast cereal and the students were able to collect more than 40 boxes of cereal, which were donated to the Elim Lutheran Church food shelf.

mission is charged. Ages 3+; to register call (651) 433-2427, ext. 10, by Jan. 20.

Glacial History of the St. Croix River Valley The Riverway Speaker Series kicks off at 10 a.m. with Dr. Carrie Jennings, a glacial geologist who will take you on a journey that follows the retreat of the penultimate ice lobe from the area; then has you shivering on the frozen tundra at the margin of the last ice lobe; then swept away by the catastrophic drainage of a large glacial lake as the gorge of the river is created. The presentation is free and open to the public at the St. Croix River Association office, 230 South Washington Street, Unit 1, St. Croix Falls (next to the public library). Space is limited and reservations strongly encouraged. RSVPs will be honored until 10 a.m.

To reserve a space, go to www.stcroixriverassociation.org or call (715) 4833300.

Winter Justice Series The Philosophical and Intellectual Society of the Valley presents a discussion series featuring the work of linguist, social critic and political activist Noam Chomsky, renowned Marxist economist and professor Richard Wolff, and Pete McGrain’s film, “Ethos,”

which examines systemic problems and offers a solution for change. Jan. 23 and 30, 3 p.m. at the St. Croix Falls Public Library.

JANUARY 26-28 School closure public hearings

Share your thoughts on proposed school closures with school board members and district leaders.

A hearing will be held for each of the impacted school communities. All hearings will be held at Oak-Land Junior High and will begin at 5 p.m. and last until all interested community members have spoken. Comments regarding the specific school featured for each evening will be taken first.

• Oak Park Elementary: Tuesday, Jan. 26 beginning at 5 p.m. at OakLand Junior High.

• Withrow Elementary: Wednesday, Jan. 27 beginning at 5 p.m. at OakLand Junior High.

• Marine Elementary: Thursday, Jan. 28 beginning at 5 p.m. at Oak-Land Junior High.

JANUARY 30 Big Marine Lake Inaugural Vinterfest Vintage

Snowmobile Show, Swap & Ride The Big Marine Lake Association and The Veterans Campground on Big Marine Lake are having their Inaugural Vinterfest Vintage Snowmobile Show, Swap & Ride on Jan. 30, 2016 at the Vets Camp on Big Marine Lake, 9:30 a.m. - dark.

FFI: Linda at 651-470-8111.

Winter Justice Series The Philosophical and Intellectual Society of the Valley presents a discussion series featuring the work of linguist, social critic and political activist Noam Chomsky, renowned Marxist economist and professor Richard Wolff, and Pete McGrain’s film, “Ethos,” which examines systemic problems and offers a solution for change. Final session Jan. 30, 3 p.m. at the St. Croix Falls Public Library.

FEBRUARY 6 Stillwater Snowmobile Club Vintage Snowmobile Event Stillwater Snowmobile Club’s third annual “The Older The Better” Vintage Snowmobile Event will be from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Withrow

FEBRUARY 13 Winter Blizzard Blast Explore Warner Nature Center’s forests and prairies on a guided snowshoe hike, kick-sled on Terrapin Lake, play some fun outdoor winter games on the ice and enjoy hot cocoa and s’mores around a fire. 1 -5 p.m.; no registration is required, but admission of $5 for adults and $3 for children 3-12 will be charged. Ages 2 and under are free, exact change is appreciated.

The Golden Eagle Project The Riverway Speaker Series continues at 10 a.m. with Scott Mehus of the National Eagle Center. The presentation, free and open to the public, will be held at the St. Croix River Association

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Grab your sweetheart, potential sweetheart or family and visit Franconia Sculpture Park for the Valentine’s Iron Pour for an afternoon of high-temperature art-making fun from noon to 5 p.m. in the Outdoor Studio at Franconia Sculpture Park. To make a mold in advance of the iron pour (Jan. 30, 31, Feb. 6, 7) make a reservation at http://www.jotformpro.com/franconia/ Vday2016 or by emailing info@franconia.org.

Meet Warner Nature Center’s resident barred and eastern screech owls before heading out on a snowshoe hike (conditions permitting) calling to the owls of Warner’s woods. 6 - 9 p.m. A modest admission is charged; please register by Feb. 18 by calling (651) 433-2427, ext. 10.

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The Riverway Speaker Series continues at 10 a.m. with Crystal Boyd of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The presentation, free and open to the public, will be held at the St. Croix River Association office, 230 South Washington Street, Unit 1, St. Croix Falls (next to the public library). Space is limited and reservations strongly encouraged. RSVPs will be honored until 10 a.m.

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he Internet has become an integral part of our daily lives. From communication to commerce to entertainment, the network of interlinked computers are humming away 24/7, 365 days a

year.

It has become like a utility, something that should always be “on,” constantly working, taken for granted to the point that we are shocked, dismayed and angered when it isn't there.

This evolution of society has not gone unnoticed here at the paper.

As a news company, we realize that the content of our paper, whethPublisher er it is a story, column or ad, is what people want. The way people get Tom Stangl that content is an individual preference, and by far the most popular way to get the content is through our print editions.

An article in the Dec. 7 edition of the Columbia Journalism Review entitled “Print is the new 'new media'” highlighted the growing trend of news and entertainment websites launching print versions of their products to the delight of their readers and advertisers.

This is a far cry from the drumbeat of the last decade with the “print is dead” mantra, which, as we all know, isn't true.

With the deteriorating level of delivery service from the United States Postal Service (USPS) at the regional processing centers, we continue to have problems with delivery in our own county, something we never thought would happen.

Our websites have become more important as we continue to battle with the USPS. In addition to having a place to put content that we don't necessarily have room for in the print edition, we also have a digital facsimile of the print paper, something we call an e-edition, available to subscribers of the print edition and to folks who wish to purchase a subscription to the website.

A big change took place on Monday as our new website was launched. We have a new design and look and the paper stands alone, where once it was part of a larger “umbrella” website shared by other newspapers owned by our company.

Check out the new site: www.countrymessenger. com. Type it in the browser window as your old bookmark may no longer work.

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Knowing that each individual has their own tastes and preferences for when and where they consume news, the new website is tailor made to deliver the news you want, where you want it and when you want it.

That was an important part of the decision making process to make this change. Tablets and smartphones are selling at a higher rate than desktop computers and prices continue to drop and cellular service becomes better equipped to handle the data needs of these devices. Having our content in a format that will be optimized for the device is a top priority.

I am sure that there will be some glitches in the coming weeks as we go forward, and I apologize in advance for any inconvenience or frustration.

I know that your newspaper, in whatever form you consume it, is a personal medium and we will continue to work to make the content and the experience the best it can be.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR General Store still ‘pretty good grocery’ I was disappointed to read Kevin Price’s letter in last week’s Messenger regarding his view of the Marine General

Store. The arguments expressed about the current business approach of the store’s operators appear to be wildly exaggerated and patently unfair to people who are only a few months into their tenure of store ownership.

To suggest that the

General Store is becoming “Walmart-like” is laughable. The current owners have certainly made some changes, but it seems more accurate to describe these changes as “around the edges” with little impact on the core of what the General Store represents to most

of us. For example, the bakery and deli continue much as they were. We’ve also seen more organic products added, which is consistent with the pulse of the community.

All of us know that the General Store is the SEE LETTERS, PAGE 5

Gus - dog of a lifetime

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ost hunting seasons are over now, but when you have a dog as part of your family the season never ends. You can put the decoys away, lock up the hunting shack, store the boat for the winter, but your dog is always with you. They need to be fed, walked and worked and when watching the dog run across the yard memories of past hunts come to mind. If the dog happens to see you pick up a gun, say to clean it, their ears will perk up and their tails wag. I wonder if they relive the hunting too.

Some time ago I met Jack Storer and dog Gus. Gus was one of those Wild River dogshis that make hunting a joy because he is that type that comes along once Trails in a lifetime. Gus was a Llewellyn Jim Bennett Setter, a breed originated in Scot-

land hundreds of years ago. Gus won many awards and dog trials proving he was a once in a lifetime dog.

Jack ‘s den is full of trophies Gus won and they show their importance by being located in front of his kid’s trophies!

Jack’s daughter Heidi started training with her dad when she was 5 years old and was still training with her dad in high school. She told me, “I like finding the big birds like pheasants. Dog work can be hard and muddy. I really like it when you know the dog understands what you are doing. That feels great. It’s quality time with Dad on those long rides together.”

Tim Hood who trained with Jack and Gus told me he had never seen a dog as talented as Gus. “He has the nose and ability and he finds birds when other dogs can’t. There have been times when they have gone hunting and limited out on grouse and had to drag SEE BENNETT, PAGE 12

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Surprise ingredient of 2016?

K

ale had a stellar year. Kale this, kale that.

I must have had a sweet tooth this past year because I wrote about and created more sugary recipes than in previous years. Maybe, I subconsciously tried to balance the role kale was playing in our lives. My favorite recipe in 2015 was butter-rum yule log cookie. I think it was my favorite because it surprised me—I never really liked anything rum flavored.

Food surprises, I think, come from being surprised by a chef or cook who can take something that a large population doesn’t care for and make it irresistible—that is magical!

What will be the next food surprise of 2016? I have my suspicions.

Wild Chow Are you ready? Drum roll please, I think the new item will be Beer.

Lisa Erickson Beer has always been a major cooking ingredient, but there is something new brewing (pun intended). I think beer battered this and beer flavored that will be the new 2016 item. Many trendy restaurants already have it on their menus, like beer battered chicken topped with stout gravy, beer cheese dip, foods cooked in beer, bread, beer chili. With all the new beer flavors out there, the sky is the limit! This could get interesting. For now, we’ll stick with Wisconsin style beer cheese soup!

Beer Cheese Soup Adapted from Jonathon Erdeliac’s recipe, Food and Wine Magazine

1/2 pound bacon, chopped into ¼” bits 1 celery rib, finely chopped 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 large jalapeño, seeded, pith removed and chopped 2 large garlic cloves, minced 1 Tbsp chopped thyme 12 ounces rich flavored beer, but not too dark, like a lager or pilsner 2 1/4 cups chicken broth 4 Tbsp butter 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup half and half 1/2 pound sharp cheddar cheese, shredded 4 ounces smoked cheddar cheese, shredded Salt and pepper to taste

In a large saucepan, cook bacon over moderate heat until crisp, 7 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to a bowl. Add the celery, onion, jalapeño, and thyme to bacon fat and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until softened, 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute more. Add half of the beer and cook until reduced by half, 5 minutes. Add the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.

In a small skillet, melt butter and add the flour.

Cook over moderate heat, stirring, for about 2 minutes. Add the butter-flour mixture (roux) to the soup, whisking, until incorporated. Bring the soup to a simmer. Cook until thickened, 5-8 minutes. Add the half and half, cheeses and the remaining beer and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thick and creamy, about 5 minutes. Stir in bacon pieces and season with salt and pepper.

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

Lions raffle winners Winners for the January 2016 Scandia Marine Lions Club Community Raffle are: $25 Adam Wajtowitz from Lindstrom $25 Bill Young from North Branch $50 Oiy Lalli from Scandia $50 Joe Klindt from Marine $50 C.R. Anderson from Marine $50 Serena Venables from Savage $100 Lois Ivanovich from Duluth Seven more raffle winners will be drawn next month

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Sculpture Park Valentine’s Day Iron Pour If you need to add a little spark to your mid-winter, now’s the time.

Franconia’s Valentine’s ScratchBlock Workshops and Iron Pour are just the opportunity to lose those winter blues.

Before the Hot Metal Pour on Feb. 13, you’re invited to make your own small sculpture in one of eight mold-making workshops.

At the workshop you’ll create a unique relief sculpture by carving your design into a pre-cast sand mold. Franconia offers these workshops for community members of all ages who wish to participate.

The workshops will be held indoors at the park on Jan. 30 and 31, and Feb. 6 and 7; there are two time slots each day: from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and from 2 to 5 p.m. Reservations are required for the workshops, and space is limited at each session. Reservations may be made by visiting http:// www.jotformpro.com/franconia/ Vday2016 or by emailing info@

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franconia.org. No scratch-block workshops will be held on Feb. 13.

On Feb. 13, a group of experienced cast metal sculptors led by master sculptor Tamsie Ringler, a professor of sculpture and metal casting at the University of Min-

nesota—Twin Cities, will brave the cold to operate a cupolette (furnace) that melts recycled iron, consisting primarily of broken-up old radiators, at 2,500 degrees Fahrenheit. When the iron is released, the red-hot glowing liquid metal flows into a 150-pound ladle, which is then used to fill the sculpture molds.

It is hot, hot, hot! Grab your sweetheart, potential sweetheart or family and visit Franconia Sculpture Park for the Valentine’s Iron Pour for an afternoon of high-temperature art-making fun Sat., Feb. 13, from noon to 5 p.m.

The mold prices are as follows: 6” mold, $30; 8” mold, $45; and 10” mold, $75. Mold sizes refer to the approximate diameter of the finished relief sculpture. To learn more about the scratch block mold-making process, please watch our video at: http://franconia.org/V-DayMetalpour.html

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cornerstone of Marine’s business district. Not having this store would leave a gaping hole in the town. Mr. Price’s letter, with the not-so-subtle suggestion of taking our business elsewhere, seems counter to the interests of Marine. I also question the decision to write a letter for public consumption that attacks any small businessperson who is working hard to succeed.

Save your vitriol for the big box stores.

Most people in this community recognize that it is a challenging endeavor to make a business like the General Store succeed in such a small market. We appreciate the hard work of all of the past owners and the willingness of the new owners to step in and give it a go. I urge the community to continue to support their efforts, and provide your feedback to them directly rather than air your grievances in the media.

Jim Maher Marine on St. Croix We are writing in response to the letter “Goodbye General Store country charm” published in the Jan. 13, 2016 Country Messenger. The writer implies that the community’s consensus is one of disappointment with the General Store, based on comments at holiday gatherings among neighbors. To this we say humbug!

It hardly comes as a surprise that new ownership brings change. Some changes may work out well, and those that don’t can always be revised. And yes, even the occasional misstep must be expected. But to imply that the changes have been so dramatic as to

liken the customer experience to Walmart is hyperbole. That is, unless the reference is to a friendly greeting upon entering. Yet rather than a paid “greeter” in a big box store, the General Store’s welcome is genuine, authentically offered by many of the same folks that have worked there for some time.

Yes, the Marine General Store is unique in many ways, including its relationship with the local community. Successful relationships like this one are built on the trust and commitment of all parties. And more importantly, they take time. We look forward to getting to know the owners and new employees better, welcoming them as important contributors to Marine’s distinctly small town character. We’re willing to be patient, and unlike Mr. Price will not be taking our business elsewhere.

Therefore, in the spirit of the holidays we wish the new owners well, in achieving a successful and prosperous new year.

they’ve asked me more than once if there were products that I didn’t see that I’d want them to order and stock. I can see they’re working hard.

And they showed their appreciation for the mainstays of the staff – Gwen and Jenn and Merry – by giving them more responsibility and input. They’re all busier but I feel as welcomed by them as much as before, maybe more so.

I must be missing something – I still can buy the same great bakery goods, for example – the same unchanged pies for holidays and the same Lemon Poppyseed Muffins ($4.99) for my wife Ginny’s breakfast (she eats 1-1/4 muffin every morning – except when our dog Louie sneaks and gobbles it up off the table). And I can still joke around with the staff and fellow customers and get some of the attention – and affection – I need in life (desperately). What a place!

Thanks, Gordon and Cheryl, for keeping it alive.

Hugh Heimdahl Marine on St Croix

John Goodfellow & Kirsten Vadheim Marine on St Croix

We were very concerned about the negative and unwelcoming letter Mr. Price wrote last week about the Marine General Store. We are proud that, at the time of this writing, there are well over 250 “likes” to Tom Warth’s Facebook post on his concerns about the letter as well.

The new owners have taken on the enormous job and responsibility of running the General Store in a way that will afford them a profit, pay good salaries for the people in our community who work so hard, and give us a precious place to buy anything from groceries to gifts.

It is a great challenge to sustain a small general store in a small commu-

Hmmm really? The General Store in Marine on St Croix has lost its country charm? Really?

I’m such a bumpkin that I haven’t noticed. OK, the new owners Gordon and Cheryl have had a struggle – of course. Taking responsibility for probably the main icon of the community will be hard, to say the least. And in the first few days of ownership, they had major problems with the cooler system – twice. What a welcoming. What a shock. And, I don’t like to say, now this.

Nevertheless, Gordon and Cheryl are intent on making the store a community thing –

nity like ours, and we are grateful and applaud the new owners for taking on that challenge.

Thank you!

Each owner of the General Store has brought his and her own personality, style and gifts.

Change is difficult for many, but we have no question that the current owners are developing their own footprint on this legacy, and we are here to support them.

The best way you can support them is to shop there. You will discover that both Gordon and Cheryl are wonderful, warm and generous people. If you find they are working hard, say “hi” to them — you will be treated to a smile.

Ginny Averill Jeff Comins Marine on St. Croix

I disagree with the gentleman who wrote disparagingly last week about the Marine General Store. The new owners have kept most features intact while adding organics. Twice Gordon has offered to stock anything I want.

When I asked what happened to the historic photos and ledgers that were in the glass case by the front door, he said the case was falling apart and had to be repaired during the winter. He has some small frames for tintypes of historic photos mounted on the doorframe. One tintype has been etched. Others will follow. The end caps and sunglasses were placed there by the former owners. One thing we could do to support “our” store would be to help it get blue highway signs out on 95 alerting motorists to the grocery and deli just a half block off the highway! Support—don’t knock—the General!

Larry Martin Marine on St. Croix

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Winter winery hopping Escape cabin fever with local winery ‘passport.’

Vineyards and wineries have been popping up throughout Wisconsin -- bringing traffic to new regions and becoming a vital part of tourism.

Many are open yeararound, and the Winery Passport program provides an affordable winter activity to get out and visit them.

The Winery Passport provides 10 wine tastings, valid at 38 wineries in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa, for only $25 and can be purchased at www.minnesotawine passport.com.

Some might not think of winery-hopping as a winter activity, but most wineries are on live, operating farms. Twenty-five of the 38 locations are open throughout the winter.

“Many have gorgeous views of snow-covered vineyards, which are beautiful in the winter time” said Minnesota Grape Growers Association spokesperson Aaron Berdofe. “Plus, there is nothing that Wisconsinites should love more than drinking fine wine by a warm fire!” he said.

Through the winter months, traditional tourism slows, which makes it the perfect time to seek out a more intimate wine

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tasting and learning experience.

“The wineries selected for our Passport program showcase our local wineries, as they are making the best wines in the area” said Berdofe.

Some nearby Passport

wineries include Dancing Dragonfly Winery (St Croix falls), Winehaven Winery (Chisago), Chateau St Croix Winery (St Croix Falls), and Wild Mountain Winery (Taylors Falls).

A “tasting” typically

includes three to five samples of wine and usually costs $5-12 per winery. But with a Winery Passport to stamp, 10 tastings are free, making it an affordable winter activity. Best of all, the Passport never “expires”, and can be used until all tastings have been redeemed.

About the Passport program The Minnesota Winery Passport was launched in 2013 by the Minnesota Grape Growers Association, a 501(c)(3) non profit organization. Revenue is used to support legislative efforts and quality standards in the production of locally grown grapes and wines.

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Snowmobile Safety Awareness Week Jan. 16-24

Snowmobile Safety Awareness Week from Jan. 16 to Jan. 24 is a good time to sign up or take a class on how to safely operate a snowmobile, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources said.

To legally ride a snowmobile in Minnesota, residents born after Dec. 31, 1976, need a valid snowmobile safety certificate. There are two ways to do this. First, the traditional classroom course, taught in local communities by volunteers, is available for anyone 11 or older.

Second, the course can be taken online followed by a hands-on ride and review day with volunteer instructors. Students will have an opportunity to review the material they learned online and demonstrate the skills they’ve learned by operating a snowmobile through a designated course. These are listed on the DNR website at www.mndnr.gov/safety/vehicle/snowmobile/index.html.

Remember to reduce speed according to riding conditions and never consume alcohol when snowmobiling. Consider joining a snowmobile club. For more information, visit www.mnsnowmobiler.org.

For a copy of the DNR’s 2015-2016 Minnesota Snowmobile Safety Laws, Rules, and Regulations handbook, call 888-646-6367 or 651-296-6157, or visit the DNR website at www.mndnr.gov/regulations/ snowmobile.

More than 1,000 volunteer instructors teach DNR snowmobile safety courses across the state. For more information on the dates and locations of these courses, visit: www.mndnr.gov/safety/vehicle/ snowmobile/traditional.html.

The Amery School District is excited to announce THREE NEW INNOVATIVE OPPORTUNITIES for the 2016-2017 school year

AIM is a Project Based Learning School for grades 3-5. Students will become engaged, responsible learners in this collaborative, multiage learning community incorporating 1-1 technology, 21st century skills, and Habits of Mind.

Thursday, January 21

Lien Elementary 4K and K Montessori School will provide an innovative education built on the Montessori philosophy that fosters curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking skills.

A Grade 1-2 Multiage Project Based classroom will utilize best practices in education to develop 21st century learners through rigorous academic course work, inquiry experiences, character development, and leadership opportunities.

Public Informational Meeting

6:30 PM

Amery Intermediate School Media Center (library)

Available to families within and outside the Amery School District For more information call Oralee Schock or Cheryl Meyer (715) 268-9771

Festival of Cultures seeks participants

Forest Lake Area Schools is making final plans for its annual Festival of Cultures, which will take place at Forest Lake Area High School on April 8 from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. This free community event is designed to celebrate the many cultures of the district’s schools and communities through games, storytelling, art, music and more.

The festival’s planning committee is currently seeking groups or individuals who would like to have a booth at the event highlighting a particular country or culture.

For more information, contact Kim Carver, at tk.carver@hotmail.com or Raquel Barrientos at rbarrientos@flaschools. org.

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Scandia Firefighters’ Ball set for Feb. 27

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Share Peace The Scandia Marine Lions recognized the winners of the 2015-’16 poster contest with the theme “Share Peace.” First and second place winners from Scandia, Marine and Withrow schools each received a $50 check from the Lions for their efforts.

Pictured are students and Lions. Top row: Jonna Goehner, first place, Scandia; Amelia Maroney, second place, Withrow; Riley Jankowski, second place, Scandia. Bottom row: Lion Marilyn Opp; Navaah Mansour, first place, Marine; Anthony Zillmer, second place, Marine; Lea Taverna, first place, Withrow; Lion Arlyce Jacobson.

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Scandia Elementary’s first-place winner, Jonna Goehner, with her poster.

Forest Lake teacher wins National Excellence in Agriculture Competition Mike Miron of Hugo won the Young Farmers and Ranchers Excellence in Agriculture national competition Jan. 11 at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) annual meeting.

Miron advanced to the AFBF competition after capturing top honors at the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers and Ranchers Excellence in Agriculture contest in November.

This contest is designed as an opportunity for young farmers and ranchers who may not farm 100 percent of the time to earn recog-

nition while actively contributing to agriculture and building their leadership skills through their involvement in Farm Bureau and their community.

“I am grateful and humbled to receive this tremendous honor. I appreciate the efforts of Farm Bureau to provide a voice for American agriculture,” said Miron. “YF&R opportunities have contributed to my professional and personal success, and I would strongly encourage others to get involved. I am thankful for the sponsors of our programs and their investment in

young farmers.”

As the winner of the contest, Miron receives the choice of a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado or 2016 GMC Sierra courtesy of Chevrolet and a paid registration to the 2016 AFBF YF&R Conference in Kansas City.

Mike is the fifth generation to live and work on the family’s dairy and crop farm near Hugo. He is a high school teacher and FFA advisor at Forest Lake.

He competed against 29 state winners. Runners-up in the contest were from Illinois, South Carolina and Virginia.

Funktion Junction will be performing at this year’s Scandia Firefighters’ Ball

The 31st annual Firefighters’ Ball is coming up Feb. 27, hosted by the Scandia Fire Relief Association. This event, along with many necessary purchases for the Association, is dependent upon donations from local businesses and attendants. Everyone is welcome, not just Scandia residents. The proceeds from this year’s Ball will go towards the purchase of advanced thermal imaging equipment, improvements on facilities, and rescue equipment.

Funktion Juncton will provide entertainment for the evening starting at 8 p.m. performing a wide range of musical genres. But the entertainment doesn’t stop there; there will also be door prizes and raffles. The prizes will be merchandise donated by local businesses looking to help out the Scandia Fire Relief Association and provide a great evening for all.

This year’s Firefighters’ Ball will take place at the Scandia Community Center, across the street from the Gammelgarden, from 7:30 p.m. to midnight. This event is a wonderful way to give back to the community and enjoy yourself while you do.

The tickets are $15 for two and beer and soda will be available. Child care will be provided by Elim Lutheran Church Youth group; if interested call the church and sign up by Feb. 18. Please stop by not only if you care about supporting this great cause and tradition, but also simply if you want to have a great time.

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CITY OF SCANDIA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS

BY THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the City of Scandia will meet in the Board Room of the Scandia Community/ Senior Center, 14727 209th St. N., on Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. to consider the following: Proposed Ordinance No. 167 Amending the City of Scandia Development Code, Chapter 1, Section 13.3 Regarding Nonconforming Structures. The proposed amendment would adopt language to provide quantifiable criteria for determining the difference between expansion and replacement of an existing nonconforming structure. and Proposed Ordinance No. 168 Amending the City of Scandia Development Code, Chapter 2, Section 3.1 Regarding Subsurface Septic Systems.

The proposed amendment would update language to adopt Washington County’s Subsurface Septic System Ordinance and clarify that the City will handle variances related to setback and zoning issues. and Proposed Ordinance No. 169 Amending the City of Scandia Development Code, Chapter 2, Section 2.8 and 2.9 Village Mixed Use A (VMU A) and Village Mixed Use B (VMU B) Districts. The proposed ordinance amendment would eliminate the requirements for a Conditional Use Permit for some uses and expand the list of permitted uses in the VMU A and VMU B Districts.

Anyone wishing to express their opinion on the proposed amendments will be heard at the public hearings. This notice is given pursuant to the Development Code of the City of Scandia.

Copies of the proposed amendments may be examined during

office hours at the Scandia Community Center, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., except holidays.

Neil Soltis Administrator/Clerk January 7, 2016

Filed with the State of Minnesota.

Published in The Country Messenger January 20 and January 27, 2016 CITY OF SCANDIA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

BY THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION

Published in The Country Messenger January 20, 2016 CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 1. The exact name under which the business is or will be conducted: 45th Parallel Maps and Infographics.

2. The address of the principal place of business: 13720 Paragon Ave. N., Stillwater, MN 55082.

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: Patricia Rae Isaacs, 13720 Paragon Ave. N., Stillwater, MN 55082.

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 withthe applicble 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: Patricia Isaacs.

Dated January 12, 2016.

NOTICE is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the City of Scandia will meet in the Board Room of the Scandia Community/ Senior Center, 14727 209th St. N., on Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. to consider the following: Request by Lee and Barbara Booth for approval of an Interim Use Permit to operate a commercial kennel at 16080 Scandia Trail North, Scandia, MN. The applicants propose to kennel up to 20 adult Yorkshire Terriers with indoor accomodations.

The property is more specifically described as follows: Part of Section 13, Township 32, Range 20 West, Washington County, MN. Approximately 9.5 acres in size.

Anyone wishing to express their opinion on this proposal will be heard at the public hearing. This notice is given pursuant to the Development Code of the City of Scandia.

Information about this request may be examined during office hours at the Scandia Community Center, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., except holidays.

Brenda Eklund Deputy Clerk Dated: January 13, 2016 Published in The Country Messenger January 20, 2016

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NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY Bridget Eklund, Scandia, was named to the Dean’s List for the fall semester.

ROCHESTER COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE Haley Schoonover of Scandia has been named to the Dean’s List for the fall semester.

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY Sarah Mitchell of Scandia received a Master of Science degree in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and Samuel Berg of Stillwater received a Bachelor of Science degree in Industri-

al Engineering, magna cum laude.

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN – LA CROSSE The following students were named to the Dean’s List for the following semester. Stillwater: Leah Kroening, Thomas Linner, Grace Mortenson, Kelli Nieman, Lauren Olsen, Cassie Pratt, Allison Reagan, Brittany Solensten, Daniel Weipert.

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA – DULUTH The following students were named to the Dean’s List for the fall semester. Scandia:

Scott Chester and Natalie Pothen. Stillwater: Paige Briedinger, Tanner Call, Jerome Doede, Jordan Duncan, Lauren Elowson, Chad Grady, Dylan Harris, Zachary Herbert, Sarah Jeffrey, Timothy Johnson, Joseph Klein, Morgan Klinsporn, Grace Mikutowski, Lukin Moline, Adam Peltier, Anthony Reamer, Jessica Rydel and Karlee Stennes.

UNIVERSITY OF ST. THOMAS Autumn Nyenhuis of Marine on St. Croix has been named to the Dean’s List for the fall semester.

Minnesota FFA announces scholarship The Minnesota FFA Foundation announced Jan. 12 a new scholarship available to Minnesota high school seniors planning to study agriculture or animal husbandry at an accredited post-secondary school in the U.S. (certificate, diploma or degree). The scholarship will award five $1,000 scholarships.

The scholarship is possible due to the generosity of James W. Tracy, a farmer from Dennison, Minn., who lost his battle with illness in 2014. Jim had a deep love for the land, farming, and the desire to support youth, which led him to donate his farm to the Minnesota FFA Foundation. Generations of young people studying agriculture will benefit from this donation through the James W. Tracy Scholarship.

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based on leadership, involvement, agriculture interest and financial need.

Applicants will be required to complete the application, write an essay and submit two letters of recommendation. The guidelines and application can be found on www.mnffafoundation.org. Applications are due before or on Feb. 1, 2016. Scholarship recipients will be announced by May 1.

The Minnesota FFA Foundation partners with individuals and businesses to provide resources that promote and enhance premier leadership, personal growth and career success for Minnesota youth in Agricultural Education. For more information about the Minnesota FFA Foundation, contact executive director Val Aarsvold at 507-534-0188 or visit us on the web at www.mnffafoundation.org.

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Riverway Speaker Series kicks off with glacial history of St. Croix Valley Interested in learning more about the St. Croix Valley’s national park?

Join the National Park Service and the St. Croix River Association in exploring the heritage, natural wonders, and communities of the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway during this year’s Riverway Speaker Series. The series kicks off on Sat., Jan. 23, 2016, with a program about the glacial history of the St. Croix River Valley.

Sat., Jan. 23 Glacial History of the St. Croix River Valley Carrie Jennings, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources It’s back to the Ice Age with Dr. Carrie Jennings, a glacial geologist. She will take you on a journey that follows the re-

treat of the penultimate ice lobe from the area; then has you shivering on the frozen tundra at the margin of the last ice lobe; then swept away by the catastrophic drainage of a large glacial lake as the gorge of the river is created. The January weather will help you imagine the scene!

The presentation is free and open to the public. It will take place at the St. Croix River Association office, 230 South Washington Street, Unit 1, in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin (next to the St. Croix Falls Public Library).

Space is limited and reservations strongly encouraged. RSVPs will be honored until 10:00 am.

To reserve a space, go to www.stcroixriverassociation.org or call (715) 483-3300.

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• Transitional/Short-term Rehabilitation available for recovery following surgery or illness.

Sat., April 23

Sat., March 19

• Skilled Nursing Facility with spacious rooms and a homelike setting to entertain family and friends.

• Hearthside Assisted Living offers assistance with activies of daily living in a community-like setting.

Save the date: The Golden Eagle Project Presented by Scott Mehus, National Eagle Center

Dedicated to showing residents they are truly special and deserving of quality care.

Holding Fast to a Dream: Life Lessons from Sigurd F. Olson Presented by David Backes, author of A Wilderness Within: The Life of Sigurd F. Olson

What's the Buzz About Native Bees?

Presented by Crystal Boyd, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

Christian Community Home of Osceola 2650 65th Ave., Osceola, WI 54020 • 715-294-1100 www.cchosceola.org

Each speaker will present at 10 a.m.

Call today to learn more or to schedule a tour!

AREA CHURCHES Ascension Episcopal Church

Forest Hills United Methodist Church

Lord of the Lakes Lutheran Church (LCMS)

Osceola United Methodist Church

St. Joseph Catholic Church

214 North Third Street N, Stillwater (651) 439-2609 • www.ae-church.org Rev. Marilyn Baldwin Rev. Buff Grace, Rector Rev. Brenda Hoffman Mindy Boynton, Christian Ed/Youth Nancy Whipkey, Music Sunday: 8 a.m. Holy Eucharist, no music 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist, with music

Hwy. 97 at County Road 34 S.E. Forest Lake (651) 464-5249 Pastor: Rev. David Werner www.foresthillsumc.net 10:15 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 Sat. Mass 5:30 p.m.

Sun. Mass 7:30 and 10:30 a.m.

Holy Days 7:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Maranatha Assembly of God

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.

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 5:15 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 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. in Sanctuary Christian Education for all ages: 8:45 a.m.

Tuesday Word & Sacrament Worship 6:30 p.m.

Faith Lutheran Church (ELCA) Forest Lake (651) 464-3323 886 North Shore Drive Pastors: Rev. Philip Peterson, Rev. Paul Brown Sunday Worship: Traditional, 7:45 & 9:00 a.m.

Praise Service: 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 a.m. & 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 Richard Stanghelle, Associate Pastor Jason Carlson Sunday Worship 9 & 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School 9 & 10:30 a.m.

10963 Lake Blvd. (Hwy 8) Chisago City (651) 464-3131 Pastor Bill Headley Worship service 10 a.m.

Wednesday Clubs 6:30 p.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.

River Valley Christian Church

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

St. Croix Valley Friends Meeting 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 a.m.

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

St. Joseph Catholic Cluster 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.

Trinity Lutheran Church (WELS) 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.

Trinity Lutheran Church 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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Guided fitness hikes begin throughout the Washington County parks system Jan. 21, including hikes on Free Tuesdays in parks Hike on! A rotating schedule of guided fitness hikes throughout the Washington County Parks trail system will begin Thursday, Jan. 21, at the Lake Elmo Park Reserve-Nordic Center.

Participants may take part in two fitness hiking programs, one at Lake Elmo Park Reserve or one that is a Free Tuesday Trails Tour that visits a different Washington County Park each month. Each fitness hike will be 60 minutes and include a warm-up with fitness challenges along the way.

Trail routes will vary by park and be a mix of turf, gravel, grass, and paved depending on conditions with light to moderately steep terrain areas. Dress for the weather and hiking activity; a water bottle is recommended. The programs are for those ages 13 or older,

and all minors must be accompanied by an adult. Participants should plan to arrive to the programs 10 minutes early. If there is light rain, the programs will go on as scheduled.

The Lake Elmo Park Reserve hikes are 9 to 10 a.m. Thursdays, plus two October hikes that are 6 to 7 p.m. Meet at the Nordic Center. The Lake Elmo Park Reserve hikes are:

• Oct. 6, 13 (6-7 p.m.), 20, 27 (6-7 p.m.); • Nov. 3, 17; and • Dec. 1.

Free Tuesdays Fitness Hikes will rotate through Washington County parks 6-7 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month. They will be: • May 3, at Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park (meet at the playground); • June 7, at Pine Point Park (meet at kiosk); • July 5, at St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park (meet at the Hilltop Pavilion Parking Lot); • Aug. 2, at Big Marine Park Reserve (meet at playground); • Sept. 6, at Washington County Historic Courthouse (meet on the front

• Jan. 21; • Feb. 25; • March 10, 24; • April 7, 21; • May 5, 19; • June 2, 16, 30; • July 14, 28; • Aug. 11, 25; • Sept. 8, 22;

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

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

These programs are free with a Washington County Parks vehicle permit ($5/day or $25/annual) with the exception of Free Tuesdays, when no vehicle permit is required on the first non-holiday Tuesday of the month.

Find Washington County Parks on Facebook at Washington County Parks Official and on Twitter @WashCtyParks and @WashCtyTrails.

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Clinic Lab Tech Full time – 1.0 FTE (80 hours a pay period). This position will primarily cover the Pine City Clinic Urgency Services. The hours will be evenings until 9:30 p.m. and rotates every other weekend and holidays. Hours may also include clinic day shifts at Mora, Hinckley, or Pine City Clinics.

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City of Marine on St. Croix

JANUARY 7 At 2:18 p.m. public assistance was needed on Nason Hill Road.

JANUARY 8 At 5:32 a.m. a car vs. deer incident on Highway 95 was reported.

JANUARY 14 At 10:34 p.m. a resident reported his large bonfire on Langly Court.

City of Scandia

JANUARY 7 At 1:18 p.m. an officer demonstrated with his K-9 on 209th Street.

JANUARY 8 At 10:31 a.m. family assistance was needed on St. Croix Trail.

At 3:01 p.m. a medical need was reported on 209th Street.

JANUARY 9 At 2:13 p.m. a burglar alarm sounded on St. Croix Trail.

At 4:37 p.m. vandalism was reported on Oakhill Road.

At 4:39 p.m. a medical need was reported on Lofton Avenue.

JANUARY 11 At 5:30 a.m. a medical need was reported on Olinda Trail.

At 9:17 a.m. a driver on Olinda and 240th was stopped for speeding.

At 12:39 p.m. a person was reported missing on Olinda Trail.

JANUARY 12 At 12:51 p.m. a medical need was reported on Lakamaga Trail.

At 3:18 p.m. a request to check the welfare on Quality Trail was received.

JANUARY 14 At 2:28 p.m. a referral for child protection came from Scandia Trail.

Town of May

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Spotlight on Area Businesses Scandia Olde Towne Liquor

At 11:05 a.m. fraud was reported on Square Lake Trail.

JANUARY 8 At 2:45 p.m. a medical need was reported on Otchipwe Avenue.

JANUARY 11 At 9:59 a.m. a welfare concern was reported on Panorama Avenue.

At 10:41 a.m. a driver on Manning and 170th Street was stopped for a stop sign violation.

At 10:48 p.m. a 911

hang-up occurred on Arcola Trail.

JANUARY 12

At 12:48 p.m. fraud was reported on Keystone Avenue.

At 10:26 p.m. a fire alarm sounded on Square Lake Trail.

JANUARY 14

At 7:24 a.m. a resident reported that they were burning brush on Manning near Big Marine Park.

Slippery roads troublesome

Typical for the season, several drivers experienced spin-outs in recent weeks.

In May township and the cities of Marine on St. Croix and Scandia, six drivers reported going off the road between Jan. 7 and Jan. 11. Only in one incident, injuries may have occurred.

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Some have said that the only true source of knowledge is experience. For Adrian Franssen of Scandia Olde Towne Liquor, who has learned the ins and outs of liquor sales over the course of decades, the statement rings true.

“I can answer customer questions about every bottle that I have on the shelf,” he said. “There is not a single wine that I sell that I have not personally tasted.”

Franssen has been involved in the industry, in one form or another, for more than 50 years. He opened Olde Towne Liquor at 21190 Ozark Avenue North in Scandia in 1993 and has since built one the of the widest selections of wine, beer and spirits in

the area. His willingness to work hard to please his customers has resulted in a high volume of repeat business.

“I often have customers come in looking for a specific item that they can’t find anywhere else in the area,” Franssen said.

“If they can’t find it on my shelf, I start making calls in an effort to find out how I can get it in. I can usually call the customer back within the hour and let them know that their product will he here the next day.”

Olde Towne Liquor is located at 21190 Ozark Avenue North in Scandia.

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Gus out of the woods because he wouldn’t stop hunting!”

“A pointer is called the businessman of hunting dogs. You feed them, train them and then you put them away and leave them alone. But a setter is friendlier than a pointer. They are more of a family dog, like a lab,” according to Hood. “That just makes them more special.”

Gus was sired by a 7-time grouse champion from Michigan. Jack started “whoa training” when Gus was 3 months old. In his prime Gus won many field trials in the US and Canada and won “Cover Dog of the Year Award” for Minnesota and Wisconsin! But what impressed Jack more than the awards was when a male grouse would actually go on strut when Gus was on point and Gus didn’t break point despite the added pressure.

Both Jack and Tim have witnessed grouse literally walk right up to Gus and he would not break. Gus had a heart that would not stop. He

would work at full throttle and then stop on a dime when grouse hunting. And grouse are one of the hardest birds to point because too much pressure from the dog will make the grouse flush and you will never get a shot. That never happened with Gus. As much as Jack loved field trailing with Gus he may have enjoyed hunting with Gus more. It was not the kills that got Storer excited, but simply being out in the woods with such a great dog.

Jack Storer told me that he could always go back to those places that are forever etched in your mind--memories that last a lifetime that all hunters should record with pictures and in a journal.

“A dog’s life is way too short and by keeping a journal and by taking lots of pictures the hunts, the friends and the dogs can be remembered and relived.”

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

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