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‘A community is as good as the people in it’ Jack Warren receives Marine’s first Lifetime Achievement Award

BY SUZANNE LINDGREN EDITOR@COUNTRYMESSENGER.COM

Jack Warren joined Marine’s fire and rescue squad the spring of 1963. It was the beginning of a 52-year commitment, but he didn’t know that yet.

That spring, John F. Kennedy was president. The Space Race was on. The U.S. Postal Service was preparing to introduce zip codes. It was anyone’s guess whether The Beatles were a passing trend or an act with staying power.

Warren and his wife, Janice,

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had moved to Marine from St. Paul in January.

“We came to Marine with a feeling that we probably would

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enjoy the community more if we gave back to it, and we’d have a better place to live and raise a family,” Warren recalled. “So we pitched in.”

He’d met Janice in St. Paul, where he’d taken a job after college.

“She walked in the door of where I worked,” said Warren, an engineer by trade. “It turned out that she was going to school and her sister worked in the same building I did.”

After about a year, and several of those casual meetings, he asked her out.

He’d grown up in a small Adirondack town, she in smalltown Minnesota. Once married, Warren recalled, they found the SEE WARREN, PAGE 6

River Grove will add second kindergarten class River Grove will add a kindergarten section in the fall, in part to accommodate a high number of applicants.

At its February 13, meeting, the River Grove: A Marine Area Community School Board of Directors voted to add a second section of Kindergarten for the 2018-19 school year.

River Grove is a new public charter school located in May Township’s Wilder Forest, serving kindergarten through sixth grade.

After an in-depth discussion with the school’s Teaching Team, the board of directors again set each class size at 25 for next year. This will bring the number of kindergarten openings to 50 for 2018-19.

The decision was made in response to the high numbers of applications the school is receiving, and reaffirms a decision made prior to the start of the current school year to eventually be a two-section-per-grade school for each grade.

This year, River Grove has two sections of third grade.

Many community members, parents, and local educators wrote to the board and spoke at the February 13 meeting, supporting having a second class for Kindergarten.

New student applications for next year for all grades, including kindergarten, are still accepted.

When May Township voters head to the polls March 13, the names of the candidates vying for town board representative may look familiar.

That’s because they are.

In 2015, May resident Brent Reibel ran against incumbent board member Bill Voedisch, saying he hoped to bump Voedisch from the board.

Voedisch won the election in a 65-35 percent split, but now that his term is up, Reibel is back.

Some history: In a long-running dispute that concluded in 2014, Reibel had challenged a municVoedisch ipal easement on an old road running through his property. A Washington County judge ruled in his favor in 2013, saying the township had forfeited rights to the easement when it stopped recording and maintaining the road. Reibel then brought a breach of contract suit against the township. Although the township called Reibel’s claims “doubtful and disputReibel ed,” the municipality agreed to a $10,000 settlement, saying it “seemed prudent to resolve the matter in order to conserve burdens and expenses to the town.”

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After a successful business career and retirement in 1996, I felt I had the passion and the time to serve on the Town Board, and help my community. After 21 years on the Board, 20 years as

Community volunteer and Marine on St. Croix resident Ruth Willius teaches Spanish to kindergarteners.

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Marine may shift animal control fees to pet owners

BY SUZANNE LINDGREN EDITOR@COUNTRYMESSENGER.COM

In a proposed change to Marine’s animal control policy, residents would be held responsible for the cost of picking up an escaped pet. Expected increases in animal control fees have prompted the proposal, a byproduct of the retirement of the city’s current animal control officer.

“Sherrill Reid has been doing our animal control forever and does a nice job of figuring out a place to bring the dogs,” Councilman Lon Pardun told the Marine council Feb. 8. “… She is retiring so we have to find someone else to do the work.”

Pardun suggested Brittany Harmon, owner of Companion Animal Control, who currently contracts with Forest Lake, Hugo and Lake Elmo.

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According to Pardun, she was highly recommended. However, her fees are significantly higher than Reid’s.

“I think we were a little spoiled by having a local person who loved animals take care of them,” Pardun said.

Harmon quoted the city a monthly fee of $100 to retain her services, with additional charges for mileage and dog pick-up. The daytime pick-up fee is $100 (7 a.m. to 7 p.m.) and nighttime pick-up is $175 (7 p.m. to 7 a.m.). Holidays are an additional $40. Mileage to Bayport at the IRS rate, 54.5 cents per mile, would add roughly $16 to the total.

These are in addition to fees that would be charged by the impound facility.

“In trying to figure out the fairest way to do this without all the citizens of Marine paying

Financial Focus Is a Managed Account Right for You?

As an investor, you’ll face many decisions over the years. How much should you invest? Where should you put your money? When is it time to sell some investments and use the proceeds to buy others? Some people enjoy making these choices themselves – but not everyone.

Consequently, the type of investor you are will inÀuence your thinking about whether to open a managed account.

As its name suggests, a managed account – sometimes known as an “advisory” account – essentially is a portfolio of stocks, bonds and other investments chosen by a professional investment manager who makes the buy and sell decisions. Typically, each managed account has an investment objective based on your goals, and you may have some voice in investment choices. For example, you may be able to request that the manager avoid certain investments. Or, you might still work with a personal ¿nancial advisor who can help you identify and quantify your goals, de¿ne your risk tolerance, and track changes in your family situation – and who can then use this information to help guide the investment manager’s choices.

Beyond this basic structure, managed accounts can vary greatly in terms of administration, reporting, fees and minimum balance.

So, assuming you meet the requirements for a managed account, should you consider one? There’s really no one right answer for everyone. But three factors to consider are cost, control and con¿dence.

• Cost – Different managed accounts may have different payment arrangements. However, it’s common for a money manger to be paid based on a percentage of assets under management. So, if your manager’s fee is 1% and your portfolio contains $100,000, the manager earns $1,000 per year, but if the value of your portfolio rises to $200,000, the manager earns $2,000. Because the manager has a personal stake in the portfolio’s success, this arrangement could work to your advantage. Be aware, though, that other fees may be associated with your account.

• Control – With any managed account, you will give up some, or perhaps all, of your power to make buy-and-sell decisions. If you have built a large portfolio, and you’re busy with work and family, you may like the idea of delegating these decisions. And, as mentioned above, you can still oversee the “big picture” by either working through a ¿nancial advisor or, at the least, having your goals, risk tolerance and investment preferences dictate a money manager’s decisions. But you will have to decide for yourself how comfortable you are in ceding control of your portfolio’s day-to-day transactions.

• Con¿dence – It’s essential that you feel con¿dent in a managed account’s ability to help you meet your goals. And the various elements of a managed account may well give you that assurance. For example, some managed accounts include automatic rebalancing of assets, which, among other things, can help you achieve tax ef¿ciency.

Other features of a managed account – such as the experience and track record of the manager – also may bolster your con¿dence.

Ultimately, you’ll need to weigh all factors before deciding whether a managed account is right for you. In any case, it’s an option worth considering.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

Heidi Gemuenden, AAMS® Financial Advisor 41 Judd Street, Marine-On-St. Croix, MN (651) 433-1776

the fee for someone’s dog that got loose … I’d also like to change our ordinance,” said Pardun. “It used to be that there was a handling fee to the city and (the dog owner) would pay for the impound. Now there’s a significant additional cost to this. What I’m suggesting is that we have the dog owner pay the cost of their dog being [handled].”

According to Pardun, animal control calls are rare in Marine.

The city has had three or four calls in as many years.

“It’s not like it happens four times a week,” he said. “But we do need animal control.”

The council won’t take action on the matter until March.

The next Marine city council meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m., March 13.

State requests comments on Frontier Communications, will investigate service

BY SUZANNE LINDGREN EDITOR@COUNTRYMESSENGER.COM

The Minnesota Department of Commerce (DOC) opened a formal inquiry last week into customer complaints about Frontier Communications. The telecommunications company offers internet, video, television and phone services. It is the lone option available to many in Messenger territory.

The investigation was prompted by a February 12 letter from the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) saying many customers had reported the quality of their coverage didn’t match what they were paying for.

“Between February 2017 and January 2018,” the letter reads, “the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission’s Consumer Affairs Office (CAO) received a large volume of com-

plaints related to the service quality, customer service, and billing practices of Frontier Communications. After attempts to mediate these complaints, many of them remain unresolved.”

The PUC also requested that the DOC and Attorney General’s Office investigate the coverage quality, customer service and billing practices of Frontier Communications.

Frontier’s assistant vice president of corporate communications, Christy Reap, did not immediately reply to the Messenger’s request for comment, but told the Twin Cities ABC News affiliate that “Frontier takes complaints seriously and will be working with the Minnesota PUC on this matter.”

The initial investigation and report are due May 11. The reply SEE FRONTIER, PAGE 5

CANDIDATES: May Twp. FROM PAGE 1

Board Chair, it has been a very rewarding experience indeed. My only goal is to continue to serve May Township.

What are the two most important issues facing the Town of May, and how do you intend to address them?

Solar panel farms have been springing up north of us. Losing farmland to these unsightly installations is poor policy in my view, and goes against “preserving rural character” as our Comprehensive Plan dictates. We have passed an ordinance limiting solar panels to rooftops and small, personal-use installations. This could be challenged and it is now our job to defend the Town from such challenges.

The maintenance of our roads is always our number one priority. We continue in a transition mode, with Dresel Contracting for snow removal as Marv Schroeder continues to grade, finishing his 60th year. Thank you Marv! Both are using the Town’s equipment, and maintaining our own fleet of road equipment will ensure flexibility going forward.

Why are you interested in serving as an elected official on the board and what are your qualifications for this seat?

Having already served 21 years makes me the most qualified candidate this election. Understanding that our other two board members are still in careers, I took on a lot of the work, and have enjoyed doing so. Laurie and I have lived in May Township for 30 years and we have met so many great people. I am truly thankful for their support.

Brent Reibel Please share a little bit about your personal background.

My name is Brent Reibel, I am 63 years old, I am married and have three grown daughters. I have been a resident of May Township for over 10 years.

I enjoy spending my free time out on Big Marine Lake boating and fishing.

What are the two most important issues facing the Town of May, and how do you intend to address them?

There is a need to put the focus back on the people in the community of May Township. I will help make the process and procedures of working with the Town Board more simplified and certainly more friendly.

In the past I have been involved in grant programs in the state of Minnesota. Therefore, I will be working on grants to help improve our infrastructures in May Township.

Why are you interested in serving as an elected official on the board and what are your qualifications for this seat?

My passion is to make the process of working with the Town Board easier for our residents.

I have a degree in HVAC, where I own my own business, Reibel Heating and Air Conditioning.

Over the past 40 years, I have extensive experience working with customers and resolving their numerous issues.

I have worked for the State of Minnesota for 35 years, teaching auditors, setting up mechanical rooms and completing high efficiency mechanical work. I have also completed classes to become lead abatement and OSHA certified.

I am also a developer of real estate where I have built multiple homes and developed over 60 lots. I am also an owner of multiple rental buildings.

Therefore, I feel that I have more than adequate knowledge and experience to deal with township’s issues.

Canvas Health will provide mobile crisis services for county residents Canvas Health will continue to provide mobile crisis services to Washington County residents, after the County Board renewed a $482,900 contract for 2018 with the agency Feb. 13.

The county has worked with Canvas Health for many years to provide Mobile Crisis Services, which includes 24-hour telephone screening and

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afternoon folk music series at the historic Taylors Falls Memorial Community Center (312 Government Street), King Wilkie’s Dream performs bluegrass and country. Family-friendly setting; 2 to 4 p.m. Admission at the door ($10), children under 12 free.

Sponsored by Friends of the Taylors Falls Parks & Recreation Commission and The Houdeks.

FFI: www.facebook. com/TFSundayMusic or call (651) 240-0125.

Food drive

For the past five years, Heritage Embroidery and Design has partnered with Valley Outreach Food Shelf to restock the shelves in the spring and summer months to fight hunger in Minnesota.

Throughout February, shoppers receive halfoff retail items with a non-perishable donation or $1 minimum contribution made in-store. Each year, contributions continue to outperform the previous year.

February 2017 efforts nearly doubled that of 2016 with 1,008 pounds of food items donated and $1,200 contributed. Visit the websites of Valley Outreach or Heritage Embroidery and Design to check the list of most wanted items.

ONGOING Stillwater support group for families

FEBRUARY 21 The Geography of Poverty

The St. Croix Valley Foundation and First State Bank and Trust present February’s Conversations of the Valley, “The Geography of Poverty — shared fate and local response,” with guest speaker Tracy Maki, executive director of Valley Outreach.

Wednesday, Feb. 21, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Lowell Inn Event Center (102 N. Second St., Stillwater).

FEBRUARY 26 Discussion: Forest Lake schools finances Forest Lake Area Schools are gathering public input on ways to address its current economic challenges.

All members of the community — parents, students, staff and public — are welcome to attend. Participation could include asking questions, expressing ideas or concerns, and learning more about how the school district’s financial system works.

Scandia Community Center, Mon., Feb. 26, 6 p.m.

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It’s electric at Scandia Elementary Kris Knudsen from Connexus shows third grader Kenley Novak what safety clothing is necessary when working around electricity. As part of their International Baccalaureate unit, “Light and Sound Impact Lives,” the third grade students had a speaker from Connexus Energy talk to them about electricity and being safe around electricity.

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Big Marine Lake Association annual meeting

Evening Owl and Snowshoe Hike

The Big Marine Lake Association will hold its annual meeting on February 28, 2018 from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Scandia Community Center. Financial reports will be reviewed, budgets approved, Board members will be nominated and elected, status of invasive species in Big Marine and statewide will be reviewed, including a presentation of the Association’s eradication efforts. Status of various grants that support the Association’s work will also be discussed. Invasive species treatment plan for 2018 will be offered for approval.

The Scandia Community Center is located at 14727 209th Street North, Scandia.

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Join us to explore the woods under the full moon. Meet our resident barred and eastern screech owls before heading out on a night hike. Friday, March 2, 6 to 9 p.m. Pre-registration required; there is a fee. *We will hike if snow levels are low.

MARCH 3 Maple Syruping Day Celebrate the syruping season by spending an afternoon at our sugar bush. Learn about the history of syruping and the whole process from sap to syrup. There will be demonstrations, family-friendly activities, crafts, tree taping, boiling and refreshments.

Saturday, March 3, 12 to 4 p.m. Please bring exact change to the entrance

gate ($5 per person, children under 3 are free).

MARCH 8 DFL East Metro Senior Caucus Ramsey County Sheriff Jack G. Serier will be the featured speaker at the Thurs., March 8, meeting of the DFL East Metro Senior Caucus, 11:30 a.m. at Sgt. Pepper’s Bar and Grill (930 Helena Ave. N., Oakdale). Serier will speak on “Public Safety and Immigrants.” All are welcome to attend. Participants buy their own lunch and are eligible for a door prize.

MARCH 11 The Dead Pigeons Second in the Sunday afternoon folk music series at the historic Taylors Falls Memorial Community Center (312 Government Street), the Dead Pigeons are

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known for their upbeat bluegrass and lyrically driven ballads. Family-friendly setting; 2 to 4 p.m. Admission at the door ($10), children under 12 free. Sponsored

by Friends of the Taylors Falls Parks & Recreation Commission and The Houdeks. FFI: www.facebook.com/TFSundayMusic or call (651) 240-0125.

MARCH 3 – 4 Art sale and silent auction Art sale and silent auction to benefit the Lakes Area Feed My Starving Children Mobile Pack this spring. Almost 20 artists will be represented. Sat., March 3, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sun., March 4, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Hosanna Lutheran Church, MN 97, Forest Lake.

MARCH 25 Music Series Third in the Sunday

NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental Illness) sponsors free support groups for families who have a relative with a mental illness. Led by trained facilitators who have a family member with mental illness, the support groups help families develop better coping skills and find strength through sharing their experiences. 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. Please use the Third Street entrance and free parking ramp.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous Beginning Jan. 22, a group will meet Mondays, 7 p.m., at Elim Lutheran Church, Scandia, in Room LL2 (lower level 2). Enter through the preschool door.

Tri-County Seniors (50+) DFL Luncheon Meeting (Eastern Anoka, Southern Chisago, & Northern Washington County’s) 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. (First Tuesday of each month) Vannelli’s By The Lake Restaurant - Broadway & 55 - So. Lake Street. Forest Lake, MN 55025 For more information email: ckgenz@msn.com or call 763-227-7536.

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The cure for school shootings

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he news last week of the seventh shooting at a school in the country this year has left many, including me, a bit shell shocked.

Last Wednesday, five years and two months to the day of the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary when 20 children and six adults were killed, 19-year-old Nikolas Cruz opened fire at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla. After the gunfire and confusion had ended, 17 people were dead, 14 were wounded. Cruz was apprehended about an hour after the shooting.

According to news accounts, Cruz had been expelled from the school and his mother had recently died. Cruz was living with the family of a friend who attended the same school and attending classes Publisher at an alternative school.

It was reported that Cruz activated a fire alarm and waited Tom Stangl for students to leave their classrooms before firing an AR-15-style semi-automatic rifle. Cruz fled the scene among the students leaving the school after the shooting.

In the time since the shooting occurred, a portrait of Cruz as a disturbed loner has been painted.

Held back twice, expelled from numerous schools, Cruz had ambitions of joining the military.

He has been charged with 17 counts of premeditated homicide.

As the affected persons try to mourn with cameras recording every moment, the 24 hour news cycle dissects every nuance of the events leading up to the shooting, offering opinion all along the way.

Should someone have seen the signs and done something? Should more be done about mental health? Should something be done about sales of semi-automatic guns?

The answers to all of these questions depends on your point of view. I would argue that the answer to all of the questions is “yes,” but I feel a more basic question, one that takes precedence over all these issues needs to be asked.

Do we have the courage as a society to love one another, no matter what?

Stay with me here, don’t tune out because this is important.

I believe the power of unconditional love is dismissed out of hand by many in our society today because we have become too cynical and jaded.

We rarely take the time to interact face to face, let alone make the time to get to know and understand one another. It’s easier to look the other way and tell yourself that you are too sophisticated to bother with love and understanding.

Taking the time to understand each other is hard work. Working through issues with trust and always coming back to love, without strings attached is a skill that needs to be learned. I believe mothers are the masters of unconditional love, but even they have had a hard time of it over the past 50 years.

The collapse of the traditional family has added an extra burden to parents who have to go it alone.

We have several generations of people who haven’t been given the essential gift of unconditional love.

This must end here and now. Every person deserves to know that they are loved. I believe that if we do this hard work as a society, in time we may be able to look back at this period in our history as a turning point.

Do we have the courage to be kind?

I pray we do.

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.

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Free the Kinni, part one

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he Kinnickinnic River is a Class One trout stream that flows through the heart of St. Croix County until it reaches the city of River Falls, Wisconsin. There the stream is impounded by two dams. Today those dams are the center of heated debate with one side in favor of keeping the dams to continue to produce electricity. The other side, Free the Kinni, would like to see the dams (antiquated power plant) removed to restore the free flowing trout stream and waterfalls as it was prior to development.

In 1848 Joel Foster, a Mexican War veteran heard about the beautiful area of the Kinnickinnic River with its cascading waterfalls, today Wild River known simply as the Kinni by those who live there. Foster built the first residence along the Kinni while Trails Nathaniel and Oliver Powell built Jim Bennett the first commercial structure after making a land claim the same year as Foster. While the Powell brothers platted the village, Foster built the first sawmill in 1854. Later four flourmills were established on the banks of the Kinni.

Around 1900 the first dam was constructed on the largest falls on the Kinni to generate power. In 1920 timbers to the dam were replaced and in 1948 a new powerhouse was constructed and improved in 1962, producing electricity for the then small city of River Falls. As the city has grown so have its electrical needs making the dam’s power plant unnecessary and there lies the heart of issue. Dams and cold wa-

ter trout streams do not work well together.

Impoundments, a beaver dam or hydroelectric dam will warm water held behind it to varying degrees.

Wild trout require very cold, clean water, less than 65 degrees, to survive, so a cold water trout stream is a valued resource. If a stream becomes too warm it will not produce enough oxygen, so a dam will influence trout populations to varying degrees. That is where the line in the sand has been drawn along the Kinni, with people dug in on both sides. One group wants to keep the dams for economic reasons while the other group wants to return the river to its original state, a free flowing coldwater trout stream with the large double waterfalls flowing again.

No one can argue with the fact that the construction of dams across this nation powered our country to become the most powerful nation on earth. No one can argue that many of these dams have become obsolete and several have been removed. Two dams along the Willow River upstream from Hudson, Wis., near Burkhardt, are prime examples. No longer functional, these dams were removed and the natural flowing river was restored. Today the Willow flows down its original river bed that has stabilized.

The lake’s old bottom has grown into a natural marsh that filters ground water. Now the Willow provides a stream for fishing, canoeing and kayaking, but the manmade lake that I used to fish as a child growing up near River Falls is gone.

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

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Postcard from the Wedge

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f someone told me I would be writing a book about cheese with my best friend from childhood in 1980, I would not have believed them.

Growing up many of our family meals included some sort of cheese. My dad would frequently buy imported cheeses. My sister and I liked most of them and would huddle around his hunched over frame as he cut paper-thin slices of expensive cheese.

My friend moved to Switzerland 10 years ago. When I visited her, our first stops on the way to her house were to the cheese monger and the bakery for fresh bread.

Wild Chow We’d do the same when she arrived here. We would have friendly Lisa Erickson arguments over who had the best cheese.

That all changed in 2016 when cheese maker, Emmi-Roth’s Grand Cru-Surchoix, from Monroe, Wisconsin won the World Cheese Championship. I was so proud and happy that an underdog like Wisconsin beat out France or Italy, which many people associate with the best cheeses in the world. Later, we began to seriously look into how Wisconsin was quietly racking up awards.

We discovered that in 2016 one of Switzerland’s cheese makers came in a very close second by 1/10th of a percent at the World Championship.

Later we discovered that Wisconsin owes much of its amazing cheese making success to Switzerland, and there began our book!

Our book, Postcards from the Wedge, will be available at the end of this year. We have had a blast writing it! We’ve met so many wonderful cheese makers, farmers, and other people who love cheese as much as we do in both Wisconsin and Switzerland. Follow our writing journey with photos, recipes, and stories on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/postcardsfromthewedge/

Swiss-consin Style Fondue Adapted from Manor Foods Serves 4-6

1 cup dry, fruity white wine like sauvignon blanc or pinot grigio, plus more if needed

1 pound shredded cheese, half each of Gruyère and Baby Swiss (look for the Wisconsin seal on the packaging) 2 Tbsp. Kirsch or cherry brandy 4 pears, 2 cubed and 2 sliced 1 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped 2 Tbsp. fresh parsley, minced 1 crusty baguette, cut into bite-sized cubes 4 Tbsp. butter Salt and pepper to taste

Cut 2 pears into small cubes. In a small fry pan over medium heat, sauté pears and walnuts with 2 Tbsp. butter for about 5 minutes. Add the parsley and cook another minute; remove from pan and set aside in a bowl. Halve and core the remaining pears, and slice. Sauté them briefly with the remaining 2 Tbsp. butter for about 2 minutes and set aside.

Set up a fondue pot** where it will be served. Do not start the heat or fire until ready to serve.

Pour wine into a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Add the shredded cheese by the handful, stirring constantly. Mix until cheese is smooth. Adjust the heat so the cheese melts slowly. Add the cubed pears and walnuts to the fondue and simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly.

If the fondue is too thick, add a little more white wine. Add the sliced pears to the fondue, season with pepper. Pour mixture into the fondue pot and set the flame to low. Serve the fondue with the cubed bread and the 2 pear slices. **If you do not have a fondue pot you can use a small saucepan. Reheat the mixture if it gets too cold over the stove and return to table. Be careful to protect the table with a hot pad.

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Unbelievable!

Could this really be happening in our valley?

It took a few moments for the results to sink in, but eventually bedlam erupted in the town hall following the mayoral vote count.

Iris Long, editor of Lennox Valley Hometown News, checked and rechecked her figures against those on the board. Vera Pinrod and the others on stage frantically clicked the keys on their calculators, making sure they didn’t miss any votes.

When Chief Dibble walked to the microphone, you could have heard a pin drop in the room.

“Election Coordinator Pinrod has an announcement concerning the vote,” Dibble barked. “We must have complete order in the room. I repeat, we will maintain order. We will not stand for any disorderly outbursts.”

No one was sure who “we” were, since Chief Dibble was the only police officer in Lennox Valley. The crowd acquiesced, just the same.

Vera began, “We have counted and recounted the votes. The numbers we reported a few minutes ago are correct. Raymond Cooper received 466 votes.”

Shouts of “Yes!” were heard from the Cooper section of the room. Order was quickly restored when Chief Dibble glared directly at Marvin Walsh, the primary culprit.

“Mayor Bland,” Vera continued, “received 229 votes, and Juliet Stoughton received a total of 231 votes.”

An audible murmur began to rise throughout the hall but quickly dissipated as Vera spoke again.

“Counting the eight votes cast

for write-ins, we have a total of 934 votes. The leading vote-getter, Raymond Cooper, received 466 votes.”

The VFW corner erupted in a chorus of “Mayor Cooper, Mayor Cooper, Mayor Cooper!”

A hard look from Chief Dibble restored order as Vera continued.

“We’ve calculated the votes four times, and the result is the same each time. Raymond Cooper is two votes shy of a majority. We will conduct a run-off election between Raymond Cooper and Juliet Stoughton, who received two more votes than Mayor Bland, one week from today.”

Iris Long took pictures of the melee following the announcement. Rhonda Goodman, standing outside with the majority of folks who weren’t selected to watch the election festivities inside the town hall, listened to the proceedings over speakers hastily erected on the hall steps.

It was then she heard a familiar voice from inside the hall.

There was no doubt about it. It was her husband, Earl, yelling, “It’s a sham! You are puppets of the Federal Reserve System!

This will not stand! This will not stand!”

Marvin Walsh joined in the fracas by rushing to the edge of the stage and shouting at the election coordinators. “We want a recount! You are tools of the federal government! We demand a recount!”

Within seconds, the door to the town hall opened, and Chief Dibble exited the building behind Marvin Walsh and Earl Goodman, who were handcuffed to

each other. Iris Long followed, taking pictures as quickly as she could focus her trusty Nikon, as the men made their way to the police station across the square.

Over the noise of the crowd, Father O’Reilly barely heard the voice of Brother Billy Joe Prather over the speakers. Apparently, he was trying to restore order by asking the room to bow in prayer. Unfortunately for Brother Prather, it sounded like there weren’t many folks in the mood to pray at the moment.

Just then, the doors to the town hall opened again. As the crowd watched, Raymond Cooper emerged. Several in the crowd began to chant, “Cooper, Cooper, Cooper!”

Raymond stood there appreciatively, finally quieting the crowd by motioning with his hands.

“Friends. I know that many of you think what happened tonight was a travesty of justice. I must admit, I have my doubts about what just took place in there. But this is America, and we have no choice but to abide by the wishes of the election coordinators.”

Much of the crowd began shouting, “No! No! No!” until Raymond continued.

“I’ve asked Worley Fain, chaplain of our Valley VFW, to lead us in prayer.”

“Good Lord,” Jessie, waitress at the Hoffbrau, muttered just loud enough for Cooper to hear.

“That’s the spirit!” shouted Cooper. “Do you hear that, Chaplain?

They’re starting without you.”

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Flu season sees shadow, hurries to nearest host

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ell, here’s a silver lining to the worst flu season in about a decade: It has to end sometime.

Too bad it probably won’t be for several more weeks. That’s according to the latest prediction from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC]. In its February 16 “Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report,” the center said the nation is possibly through the worst of the virus that went, well, viral. But plenty of people are still getting Editor sick.

To break that down a little, there Suzanne Lindgren is some evidence that the flu is showing the first signs of exhaustion. As of February 10, widespread flu activity had dropped from 48 states to 43, the CDC reported. And doctor visits for flu-like illnesses were down to 7.5 percent from 7.7 the week before.

On the other hand, flu-related hospitalizations increased, reaching 67.9 per 100,000 the week ending February 10. The stat had been 59.9 the week before.

Disturbingly, a total of 84 children have died from the flu this season, according to the CDC. I wasn’t able to decipher whether that number had increased recently along with hospitalizations. It’s just a gen-

eral total, sure to ruin your good mood.

In short, the state of America’s health is not great.

And the cold season this year is nothing to sneeze at, either — or something to sneeze about, I suppose, depending on how you look at it.

I made plans with friends a few weeks ago and when it came time to get together, we couldn’t. One friend’s son had a fever and runny nose, another’s daughter a fever and flu-like symptoms. Although Strummer seemed healthy, I had a sore throat and congestion. We all stayed home and kept our germs to ourselves and our respective families.

The point: It’s been a rough winter. So when I read the CDC’s prediction for flu season, “several more weeks,” it reminded me a little of Groundhog Day — a prediction that pretty well matches what common sense might tell you. But there it is. Looks like we’re in for a few more weeks of winter, with no mercy from the season’s attendant colds and flus.

They say it’s not too late to get a flu vaccine, if you’re suddenly feeling motivated. Either way, I wish you well in the most literal sense. Keep washing those hands, get plenty of rest, keep hydrated, take your vitamin c. And if you do get sick, for goodness sake, do everything in your power stay home!

I welcome your response to this editorial column: editor@countrymessenger.com.

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city too anonymous, too busy.

“So we looked at suburbs,” he said, “found them more homogeneous than we felt communities should be, and just kept moving our interests out farther and farther.”

They settled on Marine and a house that needed work, a lot of it.

The property was in pieces. But they assembled the land, concocted a plan to make the house useable and, eventually, started a family.

“It was a great place to raise children,” Warren said. The couple raised three: Julie, Tom and Erik.

Through it all, Warren continued his service with the fire crew.

“This was essentially a tangible way of helping people,” he said.

“To me, if you can look a person in the eye and know you’re helping there’s a reward there that’s beyond creating programs or dealing in the abstract.”

Somewhere in the neighborhood of 1974, he joined Marine’s nascent plan commission.

“We were still kind of inventing the position and procedures,” he remembered. “It was good, rewarding in the sense that these are long-term decisions. That’s one thing I like to look at, whether it’s business endeavors or personal. I like to look at the long term.”

For a time, he chaired the commission. Now he thinks of his role as a guiding one.

“It would have been easy to have left,” he said, “but having been through a lot of the development of procedures, I stuck around to act as kind of a guiding person. I’ve tried to stay that way rather than be a person who takes the initiative on a program. I felt I had some history that could be useful. I’ve tried to employ that.”

For anyone counting, that’s about 44 years on the commission. Fifty-two on the fire crew. A career. A family. But there’s more.

The church, for example.

“We [Janice and I] chaired a program for adding to the building,” Warren said. “After that was over it became apparent that there were mechanical and electrical issues, that fit with my background as an engineer. I had a capability other people did not have. We’ve tried to contribute in that way.”

He was also involved in preserving the Marine Mill Site.

“There was a group of us that

took it off the market and put it in a holding pattern until the historical society could buy it,” Warren said. “Off and on since then we’ve worked on helping to keep it up or improve it.”

More recently, he bought the old Asa Parker house and is in the very early stages of fixing it up.

“It’s a very conspicuous part of the community and has an interesting history regarding the State of Minnesota,” he said. “I figured it shouldn’t just be let go. With an engineering background we should be able to dig our way through it.

We hope to get really cranking on it this year.”

Although his efforts have often been behind the scenes, Warren, now 82 years old, has changed Marine from the place it would have been without him. Fittingly, he

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attributes his willingness to chip in to growing up in a small town.

“I grew up in northern New York, in the Adirondacks,” he said, “in a small town with small class sizes going through school. It’s where I learned that a community is as good in the people in it and what they’re willing to contribute.

“My wife grew up in small town Minnesota,” he continued, “and she came away with much the same feeling. She contributed her part to the community also.”

The need for engaged citizens has not gone away, Warren noted.

“Especially in small towns, the opportunity is there to participate,” he said. “I would hope that younger people who do come here or to other small communities, or most any community, I would hope they do participate and become involved rather than just taking from the community.”

His life has not been exempt from the pressures of finding balance between work, home and community.

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“There was always a tension,” he said. “Competition for time, primarily. … By and large the children seemed to have learned from [my volunteer efforts]. All three participate in their communities, two pretty heavily. I think it was a good example and experience for them.

“There were times I had to scale back on some of the work-related activities,” he continued. “And I probably could have advanced my career path by spending more time in that area, but I came away feeling that I did pretty well.

“If your interests are fairly narrow you can concentrate on one area or type of activity. But if things don’t go well it can be a burden. If you have several fires going there’s almost always one that’s going well and it’s a lift. It keeps you from concentrating on the one that’s not doing as well. I’ve always thought that’s been a positive influence.”

When the Marine on St. Croix council sent Warren a letter earlier this year notifying him that he’d received a Lifetime Achievement Award, the first in the city’s history, he was surprised.

“It was totally unexpected,” he said. “I really appreciated the move on their part. … This helped me stand back a bit and put things in perspective.”

Still, he reflected the praise back toward the community.

“The recognition directed toward myself isn’t totally fair in my estimation because there are a lot of people in and around Marine who are active and are creating pieces of a community,” he said. “Things like the River Grove school, the library, the people who continue on the fire department and rescue squad. There are people who work on major events, whether it’s library nights or Mill Stream Day. There’s a large faction of involvement. It isn’t just me. It’s this large number.

“One of the things that impresses me about that,” he continued, “is sometimes it’s people who’ve lived here for decades, sometimes it’s people who have relatively recently moved in. There’s a contagious spirit, you might say. I’m not sure that it’s fair to single me out because there are a lot of others who participate. Like I said, it’s contagious. And that’s good.”

Scandia Firemen’s Ball promises groove

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BY SUZANNE LINDGREN EDITOR@COUNTRYMESSENGER.COM

Funk, soul, rhythm and blues are promised at the 33rd annual Scandia Firemen’s Ball.

The event is set for this Saturday, Feb. 24, 7:30 p.m. to midnight (doors open at 7 p.m.), at the Scandia Community Center.

Scandia Fire and Rescue has invited Minneapolis-based band The Undergroove to perform at the event. The high-energy act includes “the Velvet Horns” — Tommy Stevens on trumpet and Brian Edblad on saxophone — in addition to the standard formula of guitar, percussion and bass. Frontman Ryan Haas sings and plays guitar and harmonica, Andrew Fadness plays lead guitar, Jason Flinn and LaMond Sandifer cover percussion.

Tickets may be purchased in advance, but will also be available at the door (two for $20).

Proceeds directly support the fire department.

At the event, additional opportunities to support the department include the purchase of tap beer, soda or juice, and participation in raffle drawings.

For more information, visit facebook.com/ scandiafirerescue.

Our State’s Story: Wisconsin First Nations Scenic Riverway 50th Anniversary event in Osceola The St. Croix National Scenic Riverway is rich in centuries of historic elements, including the past of the Native American culture. As part of the reflection on the first 50 years of the Riverway, the St. Croix River Association (SCRA) and in partnership with the Horst Rechelbacher Foundation are hosting an event as an opportunity for the public to learn more about the history of the river and the American Indian nations of Wisconsin.

David O’Connor, member of the Bad River Band of Lake Superior

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Chippewa and American Indian Studies, and Consultant for the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction will speak about the history, culture and tribal sovereignty of Wisconsin’s American Indian nation and tribal communities.

The St. Croix and

Namekagon Rivers once served as moving highways for native people.

More than 200 sites related to Native American and European American culture have been identified within the Riverway boundaries.

“As we mark the 50th anniversary of the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, it is important to examine and embrace our rich cultural history as part of the celebrations. Sharing stories and beliefs leads to better understanding, a critical step to ensuring the future of the Riverway and this magnificent, intact, river system,” said Deb Ryun, executive director, SCRA. 2018 marks the 50th anniversary of the Wild & Scenic Rivers Act.

From this Act, the St. Croix and the Namekagon rivers became the country’s first wild and scenic river national park—the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway. The St. Croix River Association (SCRA) is the official partner for the Riverway.

Wisconsin First Nations event details When: Thurs., Feb. 22, 6 p.m.

Where: Horst Rechelbacher Foundation Property (945 Pioneer Drive, Osceola) Details: Tickets are free, but spaces are limited. Register at wisconsinfirstnations. eventbrite.com. For more information, visit the SCRA website and Facebook page.

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Scandia-Marine Lions feed hungry minds

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The Scandia-Marine Lions recently presented several new books to Scandia Elementary. Media Specialist Kasey

Kohler gave book talks on each one and noted, "I can’t keep them in the library!! The students at Scandia are excit-

ed to read these new releases."

Books that were donated included: “One Plastic Bag: Isatou Ceesay and the Recy-

County Jail works to help inmates The Washington County Jail held its first annual resource fair for inmates last Friday, February 16. Washington County Sheriff Dan Starry announced the event in a press release, adding that it was designed to help inmates gain access to transitional opportunities before they are released, ensuring they have the tools necessary to become stable and self-sufficient upon release.

Organizations invited to participate in this event range from social service

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organizations, employment services, housing services, treatment centers, mental illness resources, veteran’s services, driver’s license reinstatement and a variety of other community resources. Approximately 50 volunteers from various organizations were on-site to meet with the inmates.

According to the press release, Sheriff Starry encourages jail programming that teaches inmates to make better life decisions and break the cycle of incarceration.

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PUBLIC NOTICES CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 1. The exact name under which the business is or will be conducted: Sling Tech 7.

2. The address of the principal place of business: 7742 Hilo Lane North, Forest Lake, MN 55025.

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: Todd William Anderson, 7742 Hilo Lane North, Forest Lake MN 55025.

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

Dated January 22, 2018.

Filed with the State of Minnesota.

Published in The Country Messenger February 14 and February 21, 2018

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TOWN OF MAY, WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING AND ELECTION OF OFFICERS AND BOARD OF CANVASS MEETING MARCH 13, 2018 Notice is hereby given to the qualified voters of May Township, County of Washington, State of Minnesota, that the Annual Election of Town officers and Annual Township Meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 13, 2018. In case of inclement weather, the meeting and election may be postponed until March 20, 2018.

The election will be held at the May Town Hall, 13939 Norell Avenue N., Marine on St. Croix, and election poll hours are from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Any voter who has not registered may do so at the election before voting.

Office to be filled at the March Annual Election is: One Town Supervisor for a term of 3 (three) years The annual business meeting will commence at approximately 8:15 p.m. at the May Town Hall, 13939 Norell Avenue, Marine on St. Croix, to do any and all business proper to be done at said meeting when convened. During the annual meeting, time will be allowed for public comment on all permitted uses in the Township, including Conditional Use Permits, Mining Permits and any other permitted uses. The Board of Canvass will meet immediately following the Annual Meeting to certify the official election results.

Given under my hand this 12th day of February, 2018.

Linda L. Klein Town Clerk May Township Published in The Country Messenger February 21 and March 7, 2018

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Published in The Country Messenger February 21 and February 28, 2018 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, March 6, 2018 beginning at 7:00 p.m. to consider the following: An Ordinance to amend the City of Scandia Development Code, Chapter 3 Subdivision Regulations, Section 1 --Title and Applicability and Section 12 -- Park Dedication Requirements. The proposed amendment would amend Section 1 to require that new lots that are equal to or larger than 20 acres in size with 500 feet or more of lot frontage comply with the City’s Park Dedication requirements, and amend Section 12 to amend the language that permits developers to request flexibility from park dedication requirements for some types of residential development.

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.

Brenda Eklund Deputy Clerk February 16, 2018 Published in The Country Messenger February 21, 2018

County’s fees for maintaining court facilities, employee services set by new agreement The Washington County Board of Commissioners approved an amendment Feb. 13 to the contract that the county has with the State of Minnesota Tenth Judicial District for court administration, increasing the fees the county will receive for providing the courts and court employees with services.

The state assumed the responsibility for costs related to the district court operations in Washington County in July 2005. In exchange for the state assuming these costs, state aid provided to Washington County was reduced in an equal amount.

While the majority of all court functions and costs became state funded, there were a number of services that remained a county responsibility, including providing court facilities and some court-appointed attorney costs.

At the time, the county and the Tenth Judicial District approved an agreement setting out who had responsibility for what costs. The agreement outlines the county's responsibilities related to the court facility, and payment by the state to

the county for administrative costs related to information technology services, training, and payroll and benefit processing for those court employees who elected to retain county benefits.

The latest amendment to that agreement: • amends Schedule A of the contract to increase the per pay period fee paid by the courts to the county for payroll and benefit administration for those employees who elected to retain county benefits by 3 percent each year through June 30, 2020.

• makes a number of changes to the fee schedule for technology services to better reflect the costs for staff time to provide services to the court, including a flat monthly fee for long distance telephone calls, and a cost for labor that is determined by the Information Technology Labor Services cost adopted in the county fee schedule.

• establishes a not-to-exceed amount of the contract of $40,000 annually, unless a new agreement is prepared.

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triage, mobile response teams, face-to-face crisis assessment and/or intervention, community stabilization, and crisis clinic psychiatry services.

The contract is an

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Xcel Energy continues power restoration efforts in Puerto Rico

State Fair and Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation accepting Century Farm applications

Among crew, 17 from Minn.

Deadline is April 2

Nearly 2,000 Puerto Rican customers have had their electricity turned back on thanks to Xcel Energy crews. Workers from the Upper Midwest, Colorado, Texas and New Mexico have been on the island since Jan. 29 and are continuing their efforts to restore power to the island. The 17 Minnesota crew members hail from Mankato, Red Wing, Newport, White Bear Lake, Paynesvill, St. Cloud, Maple Grove and Minneapolis.

Last week, Xcel Energy linemen spent a few days working to restore power to Escuela Rexford Guy Tugwell, a Montessori school located in Cayey. Crews, students, and teachers celebrated power restoration Thursday, Feb. 8, and students are now able to have full school days for the first time since Hurricane Maria hit the island.

Video of the moment the power came back on and the celebration that followed can be seen at https://youtu.be/ Alzm9UiVQfg. Xcel Energy leaders Bob Frenzel, chief financial officer, and Kent Larson, executive vice president and group president, operations, are in Puerto Rico this week thanking workers for all they’ve done and to see the progress first hand.

More than 1 million Puerto Rican customers, 75 percent of the island, have had their power restored. Hundreds of thousands still remain without power more than four months after Hurricane Maria caused tremendous damage to the island’s homes, businesses, infrastructure and electrical grid.

Xcel Energy crews are working in Caguas, a mountainous and remote region in the southeast area of the island. This is where the storm came inland and the damage is significant.

The crews are with incident management teams that have partnered with the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA) on restoration efforts.

PREPA is working with members of the Edison Electric Institute (EEI), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on damage assessment and a coordinated restoration plan. More than 20 electric companies, including Xcel Energy, are part of a coordinated, nationwide mutual assistance response that’s brought nearly 1,500 additional workers to Puerto Rico. More than 5,500 people are part of the overall restoration efforts.

Merkins, Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation President Kevin Paap and Governor Mark Dayton will be awarded to qualifying families, along with an outdoor sign signifying Century Farm status.

Applications are available online at mnstatefair.org (click the “Recognition Programs” link at the bottom of the home page); at fbmn.org; by calling the State Fair at (651) 288-4400; or at statewide county extension and county Farm Bureau offices. The submission deadline is Monday, April 2.

Recipients will be announced in May. Previously recognized families should not reapply.

Information on the Century Farm Program will be available at the Minnesota Farm Bureau exhibit during the 2018 Minnesota State Fair. A Century Farm database is also available at fbmn.org.

The Minnesota State Fair is one of the largest and best-attended expositions in the world, attracting nearly 2 million visitors annually.

Minnesota families who have owned their farms for 100 years or more may apply for the 2018 Century Farm Program. Produced by the Minnesota State Fair in conjunction with the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation, the Century Farm Program was created to promote agriculture and honor historic family farms in the state. More than 10,000 Minnesota farms have been honored since the program began in 1976.

Family farms are recognized as a Century Farm when three requirements are met. The farm must be: 1) at least 100 years old according to authentic land records; 2) in continuous family ownership for at least 100 years (continuous residence on the farm is not required); and 3) at least 50 acres and currently be involved in agricultural production.

A commemorative certificate signed by State Fair Board of Managers President Paul

Showcasing Minnesota’s finest agriculture, art and industry, the Great Minnesota Get-Together is always 12 Days of Fun Ending Labor Day. Visit mnstatefair.org for more information. The 2018 Minnesota State Fair runs Aug. 23 - Labor Day, Sept. 3.

Minnesota Farm Bureau – Farmers • Families • Food, is comprised of 78 local Farm Bureau associations across Minnesota. Members make their views known to political leaders, state government officials, special interest groups and the general public.

Programs for young farmers and ranchers develop leadership skills and improve farm management. Promotion and Education Committee members work with programs such as Ag in the Classroom and safety education for children.

Join Farm Bureau today and support efforts to serve as an advocate for rural Minnesota, fbmn.org.

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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 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.

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 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. in Elim Sanctuary Christian education for all ages: 8:45 a.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 & 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) 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.

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

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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PTT CCashiers hi / Counter C t Sales S l – Scandia S di Federated Co-ops is looking for friendly cashiers to work a variety of shifts including days, nights and weekends at our Scandia location. Qualified candidates must possess a customer first attitude, multi-task, excellent math skills, attention to detail and ability to frequently load product (50 lbs).

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Any CNA or Nurse who applies online from Feb. 14th to 28th, 2018 and becomes an employee at The Estates at Greeley or Linden will receive a Valentines special sign on bonus!!

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Reporter Wanted Help write the ¿rst draft of local history.

The Sun is seeking a reporter to cover the Town of East Farmington and take assignments for features, with potential for other community coverage.

The ideal candidate possesses a sharp sense for accuracy and newsworthiness, and has excellent writing skills.

The candidate must be dependable and send stories on a deadline. A background in journalism or writing is preferred, but not required.

Those interested should send writing samples and a letter of interest including any relevant experience to editor@osceolasun.com.

Northwire, Inc. is looking for great people to join our production team. A Full-time position is available in the following area:

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Northwire, Inc. offers a complete benefits package: health insurance (medical, dental & vision), vacation, paid holidays, 401(k) with employer match, disability and life insurance.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma/ GED or higher. 1-3 years manufacturing experience required. Must have mechanical aptitude, computer skills, and ability to lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis. Qualified applicants must pass a drug test, background screen, and preemployment physical exam.

If you are interested in working with us, apply in person or send resume to Northwire, Inc. 110 Prospect Way, Osceola, WI 54020 or email to HumanResources_Northwire@lemo.com.

Online applications are also available at www.northwire.com/careers.

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At 5:13 p.m. a theft that just occurred was reported on Kingfisher Lane.

City of Scandia

FEBRUARY 10 At 1:14 a.m. a driver on Olinda Trail was stopped for failure to drive with due care.

At 3:04 p.m. a 911 line was open on Manning Trail, south of 228th Street.

At 4:57 p.m. a medical need was reported on Odell Avenue.

Explore a new park on March 1 guided ďŹ tness in Pine Point Park

At 11:58 a.m. a civil matter was reported on Keller Avenue.

At 6:55 p.m. a medical need was reported on Olinda Trail.

FEBRUARY 11 At midnight a driver on Manning who was stopped had drug paraphernalia.

FEBRUARY 13 At 6:30 p.m. a welfare check was needed on Square Lake Trail.

Explore the Washington County Parks trail system with guided fitness hikes, with the next hike at 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday, March 1, at Pine Point Park.

The one-hour hikes involve a warm-up and fitness challenges along the way. Trails are a mix of turf, gravel, grass, snow, and pavement depending on trail conditions, time of year, and location. Plan to arrive 10 minutes early. If light rain, hike will go on as scheduled. The program

is for those ages 13 and older. All minors must be accompanied by an adult.

All other guided fitness hikes are at the Lake Elmo Park Reserve Thursdays from 9 to 10 a.m. and will meet at the Nordic Center. The 2018 schedule is: • April 5 • May 3 • June 14 • June 28 • July 12 • July 26

• Aug. 9 • Aug. 23 • Sept. 6 • Sept. 20 • Oct. 4 • Nov. 1 • Dec. 6 These programs are free with a parks vehicle permit ($7/day or $30/annual) with the exception of Free Tuesdays. Follow Washington County Parks on social media at @WashCountyParks.

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