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Marine sets moratorium on new shortterm rentals

BY SUZANNE LINDGREN EDITOR@COUNTRYMESSENGER.COM

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Scandia’s mayor and members of the Economic Development Authority discussed broadband grants at the state capitol last week.

Left to right: City administrator Neil Soltis, councilmember Steve Kronmiller, State Representative Bob Dettmer, mayor Christine Maefsky, and councilmember Patti Ray.

Scandia reps discuss broadband at capitol Scandia’s Mayor and members of the Economic Development Authority visited the state capitol Jan. 16 to discuss broadband grants.

The group talked to legislators about changes to the state’s broadband grant policies that might enable rural areas such as Scandia to fairly compete for internet

infrastructure grants. They also asked for the creation of a funding mechanism to help small cities like Scandia afford to deliver broadband to their communities.

“It was a really good start,” Scandia Councilman Steve Kronmiller said of the meeting. “We were well received by Representative Dettmer

[District 39A] and Senator Koran [District 32].”

The group also plans to reach out to District 39 Senator Karin Housely.

A survey of Scandia residents last summer showed that many are dissatisfied with internet speed, SEE CAPITOL, PAGE 2

Scanley Cup now Minnesotan Cup

BY SUZANNE LINDGREN EDITOR@COUNTRYMESSENGER.COM

Vinterfest’s companion hockey tournament, The Scanley Cup, is now The Minnesotan Cup. Why the name change?

There are a few reasons, according to Corey Roberts, the tournament’s organizer since 2014.

One is that Roberts sold his interest in the Roberts Family Funeral Home and established The Minnesotan, an apparel brand with a storefront that opened last August in White Bear Lake. Items ranging from t-shirts to pennants celebrate the region’s culture,

COURTESY THE MINNESOTAN CUP

Proceeds from The Minnesotan Cup will be donated to help maintain and improve the Wojtowicz skating park.

tradition and passions, sometimes nostalgically.

The Minnesotan is

now the title sponsor of the tournament. Event proceeds will be donat-

ed to help improve and

Until Marine on St. Croix establishes firm rules around short-term rentals made abundant by internet platforms such as AirBnB and VRBO, new listings for full dwellings won’t be allowed.

The Marine City Council approved a temporary ban on short-term rentals Jan. 10. New listings for rooms in homes in which the owner is a full-time resident will still be allowed under the moratorium.

“We’re trying to prevent people from buying property just to run it as a short-term rental,” explained planning commission chair Gerry Mrosla.

Through research and conversation, the planning commission and council hope to evaluate the impact of shortterm rentals and determine whether they should be permitted, regulated or unregulated.

During the moratorium, city representatives hope to gather public opinion and review potential effects of shortterm rentals before determining whether they’re compatible with Marine’s residential uses.

Although the moratorium is temporary, a larger discussion of short-term rentals ensued at the Jan. 10 meeting.

One resident said such rentals aren’t explicitly allowed under any of the city’s land uses, therefore are forbidden without a conditional use permit.

Another asserted that before purchasing a Marine property he was told by city staff that Marine does not regulate rental of any kind.

“Are short-term rentals really a problem in Marine?” a third resident asked.

The council cited concerns from being able to access the home in an emergency, to increasing property values and taxes driven up by a lack of volunteerism in a community of absentee landlords.

“In a nutshell, it’s the character of the village we’re worried about,” said Tom Warth, a longtime Marine resident.

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less shortened or lengthened by the council.

Other business • The council created an Economic Development Authority to manage the school property.

• The planning commission is looking for new members. Those interested should submit a resume and letter of interest to the city by Jan. 25.

• Plans to purchase the school property are moving forward without issue, Councilman Bill Miller reported. The city hopes to close on the property March 1.

• The council authorized Bolten and Menk to begin preliminary planning for the Village Center revitalization project.

• The council authorized $4,000 for an appraisal of “Gaskell’s Mill Reservation,” a property on the south side of the Mill Pond off Broadway Street, and may consider purchasing the site for public use.

• A temporary liquor license was approved for the library’s pre-Oscar event, Feb. 23.

CAPITOL: Broadband FROM PAGE 1

reliability, cost and service. Respondents advised city representatives to commit to improving service and seek grants for improved infrastructure.

Frontier Communications is the most used service in Scandia. A small percentage of residents use MidContinent, a cellular hot spot or satellite.

A January report from the Minnesota Commerce Department indicated Frontier failed to give adequate and reliable phone and internet service to customers across the state.

The report advised add-

ing staff and increasing infrastructure and equipment.

It is unclear whether those recommendations will be followed. Frontier’s vice president, Javier Mendoza, said the company strongly disagreed with the commerce department’s claims, noting that the company faces challenges in serving rural communities, often where no other companies will invest. According to Mendoza, company representatives plan to respond before the Public Utilities Commission, the agency that requested the commerce department report.

Correction An article last week stated that May Township officials had set a budget hearing for Jan. 24. In fact it is a working budget preparation meeting.

City declines maintenance request on private drive

BY KYLE WEAVER CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The Scandia City Council offered a polite no-can-do to a city resident who asked for help with a shared private driveway.

Kent Swenson approached the council last week asking the city to assist with de-icing the stretch of gravel driveway off Newgate Ave., after his father-in-law had recently fallen and been injured in attempting to maintain it.

“It’s a sheet of ice,” Swenson said. “It needs some attention.”

Swenson said his father-in-law has been plowing and maintaining the gravel driveway for some time, even though it looks like a city street. The driveway has city signage and is designated on Google Maps, Swenson noted.

But City Administrator Neil Soltis said that the official property records indicate the homes in that area were platted in the 1970s and that the driveway was not deeded to the city.

City Attorney Eric Sherburne advised the council that volunteering to maintain a private road would set a poor precedent and potentially make the city liable for future maintenance.

The council suggested Swenson work with the others who share

the driveway to come up with a maintenance plan, or possibly go through the process of deeding it to the city—noting, though, that it could become costly to bring the driveway up to public standards, which would be required before doing so.

“It’d be interesting to see what the other people who live there feel like they should be doing, too,” Mayor Christine Maefsky said.

Hearing officer During his staff report, Sherburne noted that the city is looking to hire a hearing officer to handle complaints under the city’s new administrative citation ordinance.

Ideally, a retired judge or attorney would fill the role, though it is a layperson’s role and a background in law is not required.

“You don’t (need a judicial background). You need a judicial temperament,” Sherburne quipped.

The new administrative citation process allows the city office to handle tickets issued locally for minor issues such as junk cars, dogs running at large and parking violations.

chase of additional holiday street lighting for the city’s downtown area, at a cost of $5,500, and utilizing a donation of $3,000 from the Scandia Marine Lions Club.

The city had purchased 15 lighted decorations last year using a similar donation from the Lions. The lighting vendor had marked the seasonal lighting down by half, enabling the city to purchase the remaining 27 light fixtures.

• The council designated The Country Messenger as the city’s official newspaper and designated Security State Bank of Marine, Midwest One Bank and 4M Fund of the League of Minnesota Cities as the city’s official depositories.

• The council appointed councilman Chris Ness to serve as acting mayor in Maefsky’s absence.

• The council approved a temporary liquor license for the Scandia Fire Relief Association to host the Scandia Fireball on Feb. 23.

• The council approved a positive annual performance review and step wage increase for City Treasurer Colleen Firkus. Firkus will make $21.55 per hour.

The next Scandia City Council meeting will be held Feb. 6 at 6:30 p.m.

Other business: • The council approved the pur-

HOCKEY: Scanley Cup tournament now Minnesotan Cup FROM PAGE 1

maintain the Wojtowicz skating park.

“When we parted ways I took on the tournament and essentially made it my own,” Roberts said. “Playing outdoor hockey is definitely very Minnesotan, so sponsoring an event like this fits the brand.”

Another reason: “The Scanley Cup never really stuck,” Roberts said. “Most people didn’t understood the play on words between Scandia and the Stanley Cup. That made it a little easier to change the name.”

For those who did like it, Roberts plans to sell a small run of Scanley Cup shirts at Vinterfest this year. He’ll also offer new shirts and hats for the Minnesotan Cup. Interest in the tournament remains strong, according to Roberts.

After adding two teams

this year and turning others away he is considering expanding it next year.

The Vinterfest fireworks also remain a draw to the event, he

VINTERFEST SCHEDULE

in the Community Center Hall

Friday F id 5 p.m. until 11 p.m.

The Minnesotan Cup at Wojtowicz Skating Park

9 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Meisters’ Bar and Grill Beer Garden 10 a.m. to Noon Snow Sculpture Contest (Cash Prizes Sponsored

by Bolton & Menk); Registration closes at 10:30 a.m.

10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sledding at Scandia Elim Church Hill 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Kubb Society Vinterfest Scramble at Meister’s Bar & Grill (registration information at kubbon. com)

said, “getting people outside to embrace winter.”

Scandia-Marine Lions

V I N T ER F EST Free Pancake Breakfast Saturday, January 26 8 am - 11:30 am Serving: Pancakes, sausage, fruit cup, butter, syrup, coffee and juice

At the Scandia Community Center 14727, 209th St. • Scandia, MN

5 p.m. until 11 p.m.

Meister’s Bar and Grill Beer Garden 5 p.m. until 11 p.m.

Fire Pit

Proceeds support Lions projects

1 p.m.

Snow Sculpture Contest winners announced

8 a.m. until midnight The Minnesotan Cup at Wojtowicz Skating Park

1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Food and friendly crafts (hosted by Gammelgarden) in Community Center Hall

8 a.m. to Noon Scandia-Marine Lions Pancake Breakfast

4 p.m. Chili Cook Off Deadline: Drop off your chili at Elim Church

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11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Pleasant Valley Cloggers Performance in Community Center Hall

4:30- 6:45 p.m.

Chili Cook Off tasting and judging. Free will offering to come and taste test.

7 p.m. Fireworks

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JANUARY 24 Story Time Come to the Marine Community Library (121 Judd Street) at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 24, for Super Story Time by Suzanne.

JANUARY 26 Interactive Hero Storytime Saturday, Jan. 26 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Children’s favorite heroes revisit their adventures with help from the audience and a trusty sidekick during this delightful interactive storytime. After the stories, the characters will be available to meet and greet guests and take pictures. Children are invited to wear their favorite hero attire! Registration not required.

For children of all ages!

This program is funded with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. FFI: WashCoLib.org/Events.

JANUARY 27 Marine O’Brien Ski Race Registration participants can register online through Jan. 24, at http://marineobrien. com/. Day-of registration and packet pickup opens at 9 a.m. and will close 30 minutes prior to race start. Race times: 10:10 a.m. Wood Ski • 10:30 a.m. Adult Classical • 11:00 a.m. Adult Skate • 1:45 p.m. Children’s Races. The first 100 registrants for the adult classical and skate races will receive a custom Ski MO race hat.

Sex Trafficking Awareness January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Citizens Against Sex Trafficking (C.A.S.T.) is hosting an awareness event Sunday, Jan. 27, at the Oak Marsh Golf Club (526 Inwood Ave. N, Oakdale) to bring awareness to the communities in Washington County and surrounding areas that Sex Trafficking DOES happen in our communi-

ty and our State.

FEBRUARY 2 Used Book Sale The Friends of Osceola Public Library’s monthly used book sale is 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. in the lower level of the Discovery Center.

Books of all kinds for all ages; CDs and DVDs. Enter on 3rd Ave. at Village Hall entrance. All proceeds benefit Osceola Public Library.

FEBRUARY 4 Science & Art Camp registration Registration begins for the Marine Community Library’s summer Science & Art Camps.

Visit marinecommunitylibrary.org for more information and to register. Volunteers are needed to assist with many aspects of the summer programs. If you can help, please contact Ruth Willius at willius@ frontiernet.net.

FEBRUARY 5 Tri-County DFL Senior Caucus Luncheon Join us at Vannelli’s by the Lake, 55 Lake St. So., Forest Lake, at 12:30 p.m. to hear our speaker, Joel Clemmer. Joel will address us on the topics of universal health care based on single payer financing and his experience lobbying at the Minnesota Legislature.

If you reside in eastern Anoka, southern Chisago or northern Washington County please join us and invite a friend.

Questions? Contact Chair Sandy (651-4921149) and/or Secretary/ Treasurer Jackie (320290-9540).

FEBRUARY 7 Marine Documentary Night Doc night season closes with “Science Fair.� The film offers a front row seat of the victories, defeats and motivations of nine high school students on a path

to change their lives, and the world, through science. The free screening will be held at the Marine Village Hall (121 Judd Street) Thursday, Feb. 7, at 7 p.m. The Marine Documentary Film Series is supported by the Marine Library Association and a grant from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council.

FEBRUARY 8 Community Game Night Enjoy a night out playing games and meeting new people. Bring your favorite game, and, if you wish, teach others.

The library will have games as well. Game Night will be held every second Friday of each month through May; 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Marine Village Hall (121 Judd Street). The event is free, with a $5 suggested donation for food.

FEBRUARY 14 Spring Planting Cherie Born, master gardener, will speak on planning spring plantings at the Thursday, Feb. 14, meeting of the DFL East Metro Senior Caucus, 11:30 a.m. at Sgt. Pepper’s Bar and Grill (930 Helena Ave. N., Oakdale). All are welcome to attend. Participants buy their own lunch.

FEBRUARY 15 Owl Prowl This popular event is led by Belwin naturalists. Hikers will be led through the winter woods in order to listen for owls and other nocturnal creatures. Come dressed to be outside.

Friday, Feb. 15, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.; ages 12 and up (under 18 must be accompanied by an adult). Space is limited to 20 participants. Free for members.

Belwin Conservancy Education Center (1553 Stagecoach Trail S., Afton). 651-436-5189, www. belwin.org RSVP by Feb. 15 to events@belwin. org .

FEBRUARY 16 Open Third Saturday Events Saturday, Feb. 16, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Participate in programs, meet Belwin staff, explore the trails and connect with nature. One-hour guided experiences at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. departing from the Education Center. February topic: Winter Bird Hike. Walkin the winter woods, listening and looking for signs of our amazingly adaptable local birds.

Bring binoculars if you have them. Free and open to everyone; A fee is charged for guided experiences for nonmembers. Belwin Conservancy Education Center (1553 Stagecoach Trail S., Afton.) 651-436-5189, www.belwin.org.

Belwin Conservancy open house Experience the beauty of a winter evening at Belwin, Saturdy, Feb. 16, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Enjoy a special talk by artist Kinji Akagawa at 7 p.m.

Akagawa is known for his works of beauty in public spaces including the Walker Art Center and on Nicollet Mall. He is also an arts educator and print maker, and lives in Afton. In addition, the open house will include stargazing with Minnesota Astronomical Society members, woodland walks with Belwin staff, and s’mores by a roaring campfire. Free and open to everyone.

Belwin Conservancy Education Center, 1553 Stagecoach Trail S., Afton.

651-436-5189, www. belwin.org.

for best film! Appetizers and dessert will be served. Cash bar: wine, beer and Champagne.

Attire: swank to casual country. Doors open at 6:15 p.m.; films screen at 7 p.m. Tickets available starting Jan. 30 at 7 a.m. at BrownPaperTickets.com. Location: Marine Village Hall (121 Judd Street. Funds help support the annual Marine Documentary Film Series, produced by the Marine Film Society in partnership with Marine Community Library.

ONGOING Stillwater support group for families NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental Illness) sponsors free support groups for families who have a relative with a mental illness. The group meets on the first and third Mondays of each month, 6:30 to 8 p.m., at the Stillwater Library, 224 Third St. N., in Margaret Rivers Room A. Use the Third Street entrance and free parking ramp.

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

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

by a professional or award-winning photographer, followed by more casual time for discussion. Photographers of all interests and abilities are welcome.

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

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

St Croix Valley Youth Ski Club Kids ages 3 to 12 meet Sundays, Jan. 6 through March 3, from 1-3 p.m.

No ski experience required but you need to provide your own equipment. Registration is $25 per participant and you can register at any point throughout the season.

Contact Katie at Catherine.brekke@gmail. com with any questions.

Art workshops

Oscar Shorts Screening

(Eastern Anoka, Southern Chisago, & Northern Washington County’s) 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

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

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

Time to roll out the red carpet! It’s the Sixth Annual Marine Library Association Oscar Party fundraiser. Watch this year’s five Oscar nominated Live Action Short Films the night before the Oscars, and vote

Camera Club

Mary Jo Van Dell and Judd Street Exchange host an open studio Wednesdays to paint or sketch with others in an art filled environment.

Van Dell offers advice to participants if requested. The studio is above the General Store in Marine; times are 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. There is a fee.

Participants are invited to sign up in advance: maryjo@maryjovandell. com. Walk ins accepted.

The St. Croix Valley Camera Club meets the third Monday of each month, 7 p.m. at the Chisago County Government Center in Center City. Meetings typically include a presentation

The Friends of Osceola Library meet the 2nd Saturday at 10:30 a.m.

Please consider joining this active and vibrant organization. FFI: 715-294-2657

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New year, new start

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t is hard to believe, but January is nearly in the rear view mirror. In fact, winter is officially half over, so take heart, better days are coming.

In January after a state or federal election, new officials take the oath of office and get down to work. The pomp and ceremony of inaugurations are done and the truly hard work – and make no mistake, it is hard work — of governing begins.

A campaign is the time and place to talk about what you will do and to bash your opponent for what they have or haven’t done. It is expected and has become a season where people sometimes rightfully tune out, turned off by the negativity. So. Much. Negativity.

But the tradition that we have embraced as a nation for over two is to put as much of this Publisher centuries acrimony away in January and do the people’s work. There will be Tom Stangl another election. Do your job, it is what is expected.

There are new governors in Minnesota and Wisconsin who are now setting their agendas for what they would like to accomplish. Members of the legislature are doing the same as the marketplace of ideas opens for business. Concepts become studies which become bills. Bills are written, revised, testified upon and eventually voted on and either signed or vetoed.

It is my hope that our elected officials on the state level will remember that the election is over and get down to expressing their visions for the future. When these ideas are presented, I hope that they get a proper airing and stand or fall on their merits.

I believe that voters have decided to elect split governments on the state and federal level as a way to check the power of each party and to force elected officials to seek common ground. I know that neither party is happy about the arrangement which leads me to believe that it is a good thing.

Now is time to look at new ways to accomplish things that weren’t done in the last legislative sessions. Repairing roads, ensuring broadband internet access and equitable funding for education are three concerns that seem to remain on the radar without being solved. The two political parties can often find common ground on these issues, funding the priorities can prove more difficult.

The pendulum on social issues like legalization of recreational marijuana seems to be moving to the left. Minnesota and Wisconsin are now openly discussing the issue. I hope that the topic can be discussed on a wide range for an extended period of time before any legislation is considered. There is more at stake than personal liberty in this discussion.

In the end, I hope that lawmakers look to the needs of the many when considering legislation.

We elect lawmakers and entrust them to do the right thing. Knowing when to hold fast on principle and when to compromise for the greater good is a skill that fewer and fewer office holders seem to possess.

Another skill that is sorely lacking, in my opinion, is the ability to express positions on a topic in a calm and coherent manner. It seems to be far easier to ridicule the other guy. We need to demand more of the people we have entrusted with so much.

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

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

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rom time to time I get a call or email about the editorial cartoons, usually when someone disagrees with that week’s commentary.

It’s predictable that political cartoons, which often use hyperbole and satire to make a point, will offend readers from time to time. Still, I thought it might be helpful for you to know how these particular cartoons make their way into your paper. Here’s how.

The Sun and Messenger subscribe a syndication service from the artist Joe Heller, who is from Green Bay, Wisconsin Heller has been drawing editorial cartoons professionally for about 40 years.

He started at the West Bend News Editor Suzanne Lindgren 1979 and moved to the Green Bay Press-Gazette in 1985. He was there until a large round of layoffs in 2013.

He has distributed work through Heller Syndication since 1980.

His cartoons are used by more than 350 newspapers nationwide, and have been reprinted in Time, Newsweek, Business Week, U.S. News & World Report, The New Republic and The National Review.

He’s also won more than a dozen statewide awards and is a three-time winner of a national award for editorial cartoonists.

As you can see, he’s no novice. Readers are, of course, entitled to disagree with his perspective. I do too, from time to time.

Back to our process for bringing you these cartoons. Heller draws four cartoons a week, typically pertaining to current political and social issues or other timely topics. If you read regularly, you’ll know that even the weather is not off limits.

Since this is a weekly publication, we have four cartoons to choose from for each issue. The cartoons are chosen during the layout process, with preference to topics relevant to each readership. Frequently, that means the cartoon has a national focus. But if there’s an irresistible joke about the Packers, for instance, we might choose different cartoons for the Sun and Messenger that week.

The selection is usually made by our office manager, Carrie, who has a decades-long history at the Sun. I see the cartoon once it’s on the page for proofing and, once corrections to articles are made, we send the whole thing to the printer.

That’s how a small newspaper brings the work of an award-winning cartoonist to you each week. I hope this background adds context as you read Heller’s work.

To readers who feel the overall tone of the cartoons has changed in the last couple years, I will point out that the national leadership has changed as well.

Commentary has been Heller’s job for decades. Over the course of that time he has poked fun at political officials no matter the party. My guess is he’ll continue to do so as long as he’s cartooning, no matter who’s in the White House or on Capitol Hill.

Commentary has been Heller’s job for decades. Over the course of that time he has poked fun at political officials no matter the party.

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Get kids cooking in the kitchen with a simple recipe

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ooking with kids can be challenging. They do and say the funniest things in the kitchen.

Having four kids has taught me to expect disasters from time to time and to cherish those moments of pure joy when they get it right.

I learned that having a child who likes to cook with you can be just as challenging as the one who wants nothing to do with cooking.

Finding that happy medium is not easy. Some recipes are more kid-friendly than others. Recipes suitable for kids are easy, fast, and have limited ingredients.

Wild Chow I came across an article about Trader Joe’s new product, “PanLisa Erickson cake Bread.” I wasn’t sure what the allure was, but I figured I could make something just as good and maybe even easier.

When I looked into recipes for the bread, I found loads of recipes for quick breads popular in 2015. I didn’t think much about them until I came across Maple Nut Custard Cake. I started experimenting and realized this was a perfect recipe to make with kids.

This recipe is so easy, it makes you want to lie and tell everyone it took all day. It’s basically pancake mix, water, and maple syrup. You don’t have to add the nuts if you don’t want too.

It is the perfect recipe for kids. Not only will they like making it, but they will love eating it, too.

Pancake Bread 2 1/2 cups buttermilk pancake mix (Use the mix that calls for water) 1 3/4 cups water 2/3 cup pure maple syrup 1/2 cup walnut pieces Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Grease the sides of an 8 inch round cake pan.

Pour the syrup into the pan. Sprinkle evenly with the nuts and set aside.

In a large bowl, whisk the pancake mix with the water until there are no large lumps of flour; about 30 seconds. Do not over mix.

Spoon batter into the pan over the nuts and syrup. Bake for 30-35 minutes until the middle of the cake springs back when touched. Remove from oven and run a knife around the edge to release cake. **Kids be sure to ask an adult for help with this step. Invert cake onto a serving plate immediately. Cool and serve with butter.

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Abuse of agricultural trade aid costs U.S. taxpayers

BY CORA FOX CENTER FOR RURAL AFFAIRS

In 2018, President Trump pledged $12 billion to provide direct aid to corn, cotton, dairy, hog, sorghum, soybean and wheat producers. Through the Market Facilitation Program, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has administered this aid to provide short-term relief to producers who are feeling the effects of ongoing trade disputes with foreign governments.

However, a recent report from the Environmental Working

Group highlights two major flaws: 1) Some farming operations are receiving excessive payments because they are taking advantage of loopholes, like having numerous absentee managers or family members claim “active personal management.” 2) Some of these payments are going to individuals who do not live or work on the farm.

According to the report, 85 recipients received more than the cap of $125,000.

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Marvin is mad!

Newspaper editor goes ‘too far’ this time “You know,” Marvin practically snarled into his microphone, “I’m a patient man. Wouldn’t you agree, Raymond?”

Raymond grinned as he spoke into his microphone in the studio of 880 AM Radio, “I certainly would, Marvin.

You are a living saint among men.”

Marvin continued, “But I’m here Columnist to tell you, my patience has just Kevin Slimp about run out!” d iinterrupted to speak Raymond to his friend, Farley Puckett, who was manning the phone. “Do we have any callers, Farley?”

“The phone has been lighting up like a Christmas tree,” answered Puckett. It was a curious thing to say, seeing there were only two small lights on the phone, representing two incoming lines.

Ever calm, Raymond spoke gently into his microphone, “Let’s give Marvin a moment to calm down while we take a call. Who do we have on the line, Farley?”

“Our first caller is Essie Kennemer,” Puckett answered back.

Raymond greeted Mrs. Kennemer as if she were an old friend, though they’d only met in person a few times. “What’s on your mind, Essie?”

“I’ve got something to say and I’m going to say it!” Essie shouted into her phone. “Ever since you were cheated out of the mayor’s seat in that last election, nothing has been right in this town!”

Raymond loved being the center of attention and Essie was giving him the ego boost he desired.

“Well, I’m not sure we are al-

lowed to use such language on the radio, Essie,” Cooper responded, “but I understand your anxiety.

Far be it from me, however, to be a sore loser. Fair or not, Silver Tongue . . . I mean, Mayor Bland, was named winner of the election.”

“Winner, Shminner!” Kennemer shot back. “Him and that woman stole that election!”

Any listener would have understood Essie was referring to Juliette Stoughton, who ran against Cooper in the mayor’s race.

“I understand how you feel, Essie,” Raymond answered calmly.

“It was mighty peculiar that a so-called ‘newcomer’ to our town created such a strong alliance with the most powerful official in The Valley in such a short time.

Far be it from me to throw stones, though. I’m just a simple servant of the people.”

“You were robbed, pure and simple!” Marvin shouted from his seat to Raymond’s left. Apparently, the calming down period wasn’t working so well.

“Who is our next caller, Farley?”

Raymond smiled as he asked.

“It’s Earl Goodman, Raymond,” Puckett replied.

“Well, let’s put Earl on the air,” Cooper continued. “Earl, what’s on the mind of our town’s most illustrious federal servant?” referring to Goodman’s role as Valley postal carrier.

“I want to know what is on the alleged ‘mind’ of our so-called ‘newspaper editor’?” Goodman shouted. It seemed to be a shouting kind of day. “First, she makes that Stoughton woman out to be some kind of hero on page one,” referring to Iris Long’s story about Juliette’s public display at First Baptist Church. “Then,” Earl continued, “she besmirches the

name of one of our town’s finest citizens by calling him a friend of the Devil!”

“Well, I’m sure she had her reasons,” Raymond interrupted, again taking reign in his role as town peacemaker.

Marvin Walsh had stayed quiet about as long as he could stand.

“I’m going to tell you something, Raymond,” Walsh shouted. “I don’t know what she’s up to, but that Iris Long is putting her nose where it doesn’t belong. The Devil had been on my back for days, trying to keep me away from church on Sunday, and here in print, she up and calls me a liar! Look there, she called me a friend of the Devil!”

“It must have been a trying moment when you saw that headline the first time,” Raymond replied.

“I can see why you’d be upset.”

“Essie Kennemer is right,” Marvin growled. “Nothing has been right around here since Bland stole the election.”

Walsh took a deep breath before continuing. “And I’ll tell you this.

Who does that Stoughton woman think she is? Does she really think anybody is going to show up for her breakfast? What do you think, Earl? I know your wife will be cooking breakfast for the men on Turkey Shoot Saturday, won’t she?”

Farley spoke into his microphone, “There seems to be a problem with the phone. Earl’s line just died.”

“It’s probably a conspiracy!”

Walsh shouted. “She’s even got the phone company against us!”

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lag! Flag! The shout echoed across the frozen lake. A race was on as different members of that group took off for tip up. Was it a fish or just the wind that had tripped the flag? The first person arriving at the tip up always has decisions to make.

If the indicator is spinning there are no tough decisions but if the indicator is not spinning you stop, wait and wonder. Is the fish there and not moving? How long do you wait? This is when the excitement crescendos until a decision is made.

When the line is pulled up it’s done carefully so the fish, if there, has no idea you are there. As the angler takes up the line, a soft thick 50 to 100 pound Dacron, by hand you’re Wild River hoping to feel pressure. If you feel anything you set the hook hard and the battle is on. Everyone on the lake Trails will be watching hoping to catch Jim Bennett a glimpse of the fish that’s pulled to the surface. Tip ups are used to catch big fish. If it’s tearing off line it’s probably a big northern pike but if it’s going slower it might be a walleye or a bass. Often times the fish is gone.

When our first flag popped,Silas, my 6 year old grandson, was the first one there just as I had hoped.

An expert ice fisherman and tip up angler, he pulled in a nice pike last year on a tip up. I was right behind him and saw that our tip up was not only spinning but spinning at warp speed. Silas wanted to grab but I told him just watch for a bit. This fish was not stopping so we just got comfortable and watched as I gave him directions about what he needed to do as the fish kept running out line. It was time to make a decision.

I slowly lifted the tip up out of the water and we watched the line continue to fly off the little spool that had been underwater. Line was going out fast with no indication that this fish was going to stop.

I’ve had big pike completely take all the line off a spool and straighten out the large treble hooks commonly used for tip ups and get away. Now, with the line almost all gone I grabbed the soft Dacron line and set the hook and handed it off to Silas. The battle was on and the fish was half a football field away.

What an epic battle it was. A life and death tug of war on ice. Silas pulled in the line and the pike pulled it back but Silas eventually started to gain ground. He would pull line up and I would lay it out to eliminate tangles until we saw the indicator bobber and finally the fish slashing back and forth under the hole. We had to get it started up the hole head first and that was no easy task. Many fish are lost at this point. After several nerve-wracking passes under the hole, fish in plain sight under clear ice, we were able to get the head in the hole. With a quick thrust, help from Gampa, we got it up on the ice. Silas yelled with excitement because the 29” pike was the biggest fish he had ever seen. “I’m eating that fish Gampa,” were the first words out of his mouth!

Silas loves to eat fish!!!!

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This week in history: Ancient art

BY JESSICA ANDERSON CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The creation of art is a uniquely human undertaking. Today, we are surrounded by its various forms, forms which have grown and developed from the art work of our early ancestors. Some of the earliest forms of art were paintings, mostly found inside caves. One of the most famous examples was found in northern Spain, discovered by an eight year old named Maria Sanz de Sautuola. While exploring the caves owned by her father she was the first to spot the ocher and black images. However, images such as these, known as parietal art, have been found all over the world, including several sites in western Wisconsin.

Rather than using materials like ocher and charcoal to paint images onto cave walls, like the artist of Altamira work, the work found in Wisconsin is mostly

etched or carved into the stone.

These types of images are called petroglyphs. The sites are all located in southwestern Wisconsin such as the Driftless Area, the Kickapoo River Valley, and La Crosse. The majority of cave art depicts animals, sometimes including humans. The Altamira art includes bison, horses, deer, and even some abstract symbols.

In Wisconsin the glyphs also show bison and deer, but there are eagles, fish, swans, humans, and what is thought to be thunderbirds. Thunderbirds are part of many native North American tribes’ ancient legends, with details varying between each group.

For the Menominee of northern Wisconsin there is an upper world and a lower world, the thunderbirds controlled the former and created lightning and thunder.

Art offers insights to the people and cultures that created it.

Dating ancient art is often tricky and depends on the type of art.

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Next, review your mix of investments. If the market’s volatility makes you nervous, you may need to adjust your portfolio to reduce its risk level. Keep in mind, though, that you will always need some growth-oriented investments to help you make progress toward your goals.

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PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF ANNUAL BUDGET MEETING TOWN BOARD MEETING TOWNSHIP OF MAY WASHINGTON COUNTY

NO. 185 REGULATING DOGS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on Thursday, January 24, 2019 at 9:00 a.m., the May Town Board will hold a meeting to discuss the Annual Budget, to be held at the May Town Hall located at 13939 Norell Avenue North.

Dated this 18th day of January, 2019.

Linda M. Tibbetts Town Clerk Town of May Published in The Country Messenger January 23, 2019 CITY OF SCANDIA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

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 5, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. to consider the following: An Ordinance to amend the City of Scandia Development Code, Chapter 2, Section 3.5(2), Fences in the Shoreland Overlay District or the St. Croix River District. The proposed amendment would adopt standards for fences constructed on properties located in the Shoreland Overlay District or St. Croix River District that have lake or river frontage, Anyone wishing to express their opinion on the proposed amendment will be heard at the public hearing.

This notice is given pursuant to the Development Code of the City of Scandia.

Copies of the proposed amendment 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 January 15, 2019 Published in The Country Messenger January 23, 2019 SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE No. 207, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE

On January 15, 2019, at a Regular Meeting of the Scandia City Council, by majority vote, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 207 which regulates dogs. The Amendment changes the penalty for certain violations from gross misdemeanors to misdemeanors.

A printed copy of the Ordinance is available for inspection by any person during regular office hours at City Hall or by standard or electronic mail.

Published in The Country Messenger January 23, 2019 CITY OF MARINE ON ST. CROIX WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA ORDINANCE NO. 153 AN INTERIM ORDINANCE PROTECTING THE PLANNING PROCESS AND THE HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE OF CITY RESIDENTS, AND ESTABLISHING A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM SPECIFIED ACTIVITIES RELATING TO THE SHORT TERM AND TRANSIENT RENTALS (AS DEFINED HEREIN).

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARINE ON ST. CROIX DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Purpose. For many years, the development patterns in the city of Marine on St. Croix have focused on single-family residential and rural residential uses. With the exception of a limited number of “bed and breakfast” operations and occasional long-term leases, within the city over the years, the single-family residential dwellings have been owner-occupied. Until recently, there have not been an appreciable amount of “short-term” or “transient rentals” or “Vacation Rentals” (“STRs”) (meaning: those structures or residences which provide for or allow stays of less than two weeks).

However, with the advent of internet-based rental opportunities, the City has observed an increase in the frequency of STR offerings within the City. These include daily, weekly or weekend rentals in single-family residences through offerings on Craigslist, AirBNB, VRBO and other rental posting forums. These uses are distinct from single family-owner occupied or even longer-term rental uses because they involve short-term transient stays and more

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frequent turnover of occupants than would be the case with even 30-day, or annual leasing arrangements. By their nature, these types of uses may create more neighborhood impact than would a single renter/occupant who uses the house for a longer-term lease period, such as a conventional 12-month lease.

Preliminarily, the Planning Commission and City Council have identified the need to evaluate the impact of STR uses within the city and to determine whether they should be permitted, regulated, unregulated or otherwise addressed by the regulation of the City. It is necessary that the City have time to undertake a thoughtful and meaningful review of the nature and effect of STRs. Among other things, the City must consider: 1. Whether STRs are compatible with the City and its residential uses: 2. What regulatory tools are available and in use elsewhere to permit, regulate, allow or prohibit STRs; 3. What public input and opinion exists and suggests on the subject of STRs in or around the City; and 4. Whether amendments to the City’s land use and planning regulations are in order to address STRs. In short, the City needs to study these and other matters so that it can effectively administer its official controls relating to the matter of STRs. Section 2. Authority. Minnesota Statutes 462.355, Subd. 4 permits the adoption of interim zoning ordinances for the purpose of protecting the planning process and the health, safety and welfare of its citizens.

Section 3. Conclusions. The City Council finds that it is necessary in order to protect the health, safety and welfare of its citizens, to protect the planning process, to conduct the studies described above, and to place a moratorium as described below on the establishment or creation of STRs during the term of the studies.

Section 4. Moratorium.

A. A study is hereby authorized and directed to be conducted by the City Council and staff to study and decide whether and how the City should amend its official controls with respect to the items addressed

herein, together with such other areas of inquiry which are reasonably related thereto. Upon finishing the studies, the City Council shall review the matter and make such decisions as are in the best interests of the City of Marine on St. Croix and its citizens.

B. A moratorium is hereby placed on short-term rentals (STRs), defined as any rentals less than two weeks, except for those that can demonstrate that they have or currently allow short-term rentals, and new shortterm rentals of a room where the owner is a full-time resident. Pending completion of the studies and adoption of any amendments to that City’s official controls, it shall be unlawful for any person to do the following within the City: i. to establish an STR; and ii. to apply for any approval or permit to establish an STR in the City.

C. For purposes of this Ordinance an “STR” shall mean to state a dwelling unit, guest house, guest room or lodging room or part thereof which is rented or leased or offered for rental or leasing for any period of two weeks or less.

Section 5. Enforcement. The City may enforce any provisions of this Ordinance by madamus, injunction or any other appropriate remedy in any court of competent jurisdiction.

Section 6. Term. Unless earlier terminated or extended by action of the City Council, this Ordinance shall be effective for a period of 12 months from its effective date and may be further extended for such additional periods as the City Council may deem appropriate subject to Minn.

Stat. 462.355, sub. 4.

Section 7. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its passage and publication according to law.

WHEREUPON, said Ordinance was declared passed and adopted this 10th day of January, 2019.

Attest: Lynnette Peterson, City Clerk Glenn Mills, Mayor Published in The Country Messenger January 23, 2019

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Bre Marsel, a registered dietician, will give a grocery store tour in February through the Marine Mills Folk School.

The Marine Mills Folk School has been offering a monthly series of classes on “Topics in Nutrition.” The school confirmed last week the subject of their last class in the series will be a hands-on Grocery Store Tour. Interested participants will join Bre Marsel, local registered dietician, at the historic Marine General Store to discuss the best food choices, how to read labels and other timely subjects.

The average supermarket carries over 45,000 different food items, so it’s no wonder the average consumer is confused at what to buy from the moment they enter a store.

“I’ve found a guided grocery store tour is one of the best ways to take control of your diet as you work toward your health goals,” noted Marsel recently. “I’ve been impressed with the offerings at the Marine General Store, they work hard to stock healthy, high quality products. I’m excited to partner with them for our February 12 class.”

Founded in 2017, Marine Mills Folk School’s mission is to support and strengthen connections by inviting all people to discover the joy of learning and creating together. The school offers adult and intergenerational classes in traditional arts and craft skills. Visit https://marinemillsfolkschool.org/ for additional information or to see a complete listing of classes.

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Artists sought for Pine Needles residency Artist at Pine Needles, a residency program sponsored by the St. Croix Watershed Research Station, seeks applications from artists and writers for summer 2019. 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.

New this year is an emerging artist category to encourage and sup-

port upcoming artists with this same mission.

Since 2001, the Artist at Pine Needles program has welcomed over 45 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 project 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 2018, the artists selected were mixed media and painter Leigha Meredith of Iowa City; fiber artist Moira Bateman of Minneapolis; painter Greg Lecker of Minneapolis; and painter Annie Henjy of St. Paul.

Applications for 2019 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 de-

sign an outreach project to share their work with the local community.

Application packets are available from the Research Station or www.smm.org/scwrs/ programs/artist/. The application deadline is February 28, 2019; decisions will be announced by March 30.

For more information, contact Alaina Fedie at the St. Croix Watershed Research Station, 651433-5953, extension 12 or researchstation@smm. org.

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scientists to measure the amount the material still contains and make an estimate as to when it died.

We know, thanks to these dating techniques and archeological anthropologists, that the cave art made in Wisconsin was made over a vast period of time. In some locations the art could be as old as 3,500 years, in others as recent as 400 years. Paintings like those in Altamira and Lascaux, France were made in the Upper Paleolithic period, approximately 40,000 to 10,000 B.C.E., far earlier than those made in Wisconsin.

Marcelino Sanz de Sautuola, Maria’s father, was an amateur archeologist and nobleman of late 19th century Spain. In 1878 he

attended the World Expo in Paris, a celebration of France after their victory in the Franco-Prussian war. At the time France had made the greatest strides in the field of archeology and Sanz de Sautuola was able to view many of their celebrated findings. Over the course of the next year he was told of some caves on his property and made several trips to investigate them, taking eight year old Maria on one such occasion. Deep into the caves Maria looked up and saw what she thought were bulls, but were actually steppe bison, painted on the ceiling.

This finding furnished a publication made by Sautuola and a professor from the University of Madrid in 1880, correctly asserting that the art was Paleolithic in origin. Sautuola had recognized

similarities between these and ones he had seen at the World Expo in Paris. Unfortunately, French experts adamantly claimed that the paintings at Altamira were a forgery. Sautuola was a laughing stock and died eight years later. But then in 1902, after discoveries of similar art were made, his reputation was restored and their assertions believed.

On Jan. 25, 1946 Maria Sanz de Sautuola died in Santander, her home town. In honor of her discovery in her backyard, we can appreciate and learn about similar discoveries made in ours. The Mississippi Valley Archeological Center in La Crosse, Wis. has an abundance of information on local prehistory on site and online.

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Ramona was involved with the formation of CCH. She said “the dream was to connect the Ramo na Paulso on, hospital, nursing home, assisted 91 Ye ars Young living and exercise facility to create a complete wellness environment”. She takes pride in her involvement to see the dream ful½lled.

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Our Campus includes: 24-Hour Skilled Nursing • Assisted Living Apartments Transitional / Short-term Rehabilitation 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 10:00 a.m. Sunday worship

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

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

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

Fellowship at 11 a.m.

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

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

River Valley Christian Church

St. Joseph Catholic Cluster

Maranatha Church Chisago Lakes Campus

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

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

Sunday Teen Service 7:00 p.m.

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

St. Anne’s, Somerset 5 p.m.

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

St. Anne’s, Somerset 8 & 10 a.m.

St. Joseph’s, Osceola 10:30 a.m.

Call for weekday mass and reconciliation schedules.

St. Croix Falls United Methodist Church

Trinity Lutheran Church (WELS)

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

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

Kid’s Church during 9:45 service.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Contemporary Praise, 10:30 a.m.

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

Children’s Sunday School 10:45 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday School 9 & 10:30 a.m.

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

Sunday service 9:30 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wednesday worship: 7 p.m.

St. Croix Valley Friends Meeting

Trinity Lutheran Church

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

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

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

West on Redwing 1/4 mile.

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

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

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

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JANUARY 14 At 3:36 p.m. a medical need in the 14000 block of 214th Street was reported.

At 3:58 p.m. a medical need in the 21000 block of Oldfield Avenue was reported.

At 6:59 p.m. suspicious activity in the 13000 block of 240th Street was reported.

At 7:34 p.m. a driver in the 20000 block of Olinda Trail was stopped for a traffic violation.

JANUARY 15 At 6:54 a.m. an accident on 192nd and Keystone Avenue was reported.

At 7:31 a.m. a 911 call was abandoned in the 18000 block of Olinda Trail.

At 11:30 a.m. theft in the 20000 block of Novak was reported.

JANUARY 17 At 1:28 p.m. public assistance was needed in the 19000 block of Olinda Trail.

JANUARY 18 At 1:17 a.m. a barking dog and welfare concern in the 13000 block of 188th Street were reported.

At 2:07 p.m. an alarm sounded in the 23000 block of Pickett Avenue.

At 4:43 p.m. an alarm sounded in the 18000 block of Newgate.

At 8:26 p.m. a driver on Lofton Avenue was stopped for driving while intoxicated.

At 10:05 p.m. a medical need in the 15000 block of Scandia Trail was reported.

Olinda and Scandia Trails.

At 12:50 p.m. property damage on Olinda and Scandia Trails was reported.

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At 8:59 a.m. an accident on St. Croix and Scandia Trails was reported.

At 7:36 p.m. a 911 line was abandoned in the 22000 block of Perkins Avenue.

At 7:40 a.m. a car vs. deer incident in the 14000 block of Manning Trail was reported.

At 8:01 a.m. a complaint about traffic in the 15000 block of 130th Street was reported.

JANUARY 20 At 8:38 a.m. property damage in the 13000 block of 202nd was reported.

At 8:47 a.m. a welfare check was needed on

JANUARY 15 At 2:29 p.m. criminal sexual conduct was reported in the 14000 block of Morgan Avenue.

At 8:38 p.m. property damage was reported in the 12000 block of Panama Avenue.

JANUARY 17 At 6:29 a.m. a welfare check was needed in the 13000 block of Northbrook Avenue.

At 7:21 a.m. an accident on 140th and Keystone was reported.

At 6:08 p.m. a medical need in the 16000 block of Kimbro was reported.

JANUARY 18 At 10:22 a.m. an incident in the 12000 block of Ravine Circle was reported.

At 6:57 p.m. a 911 line was abandoned on Ravine Circle and 124th Street.

JANUARY 19 At 11:37 a.m. a medical need in the 14000 block of Old Guslander Trail was reported.

At 4:54 p.m. public assistance was needed in the 16000 block of Square Lake Trail.

At 6:54 p.m. a medical need in the 12000 block of Square Lake Trail was reported.

JANUARY 20 At 6:37 a.m. an alarm sounded in the 12000 block of Otchipwe.

At 5:09 p.m. a medical need in the 14000 block of 130th Street was reported.

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