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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2019

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VIEW FROM RIVER: Farmer, conservation group work together to protect bluff on Croix. PAGE 6

Marine Oscar audience picks winner — again

Marine painter’s work will hang in Sri Lanka CONTRIBUTED VAN DELL STUDIO

BY SUZANNE LINDGREN EDITOR@COUNTRYMESSENGER.COM

The U.S. State Department has selected a painting by St. Croix Valley artist Mary Jo Van Dell to be part of its Art in Embassies program. The large oil painting, "Approach," depicts an iron ore freighter sailing the waters of Lake Superior toward the port of Duluth. The painting will hang in Sri Lanka.

"I am honored that this painting will be accessible to citizens of another country, especially because it represents such an iconic and historic part of Minnesota and the Great Lakes' region of our country,” said Van Dell.

The Art in Embassies program began in 1953 and enhances the U.S. State Department’s cultural diplomacy through artist exchanges and the

Attendees at the Marine Oscar Party fundraiser did it again, voting for what turned out to be the winning Oscar nominee in Short Documentary.

Organizers of the Marine Community Library fundraiser showed the five nominees in Short Documentary Saturday, a day ahead of the Oscar Awards broadcast.

Everyone in the room voted for their favorite, and “Period. End of Sentence.” won. The following day it was announced the official winner at the Oscars.

This is the sixth consecutive year the audience attending the Marine event has picked the winner ahead of the awards ceremony.

COURTESY MARY JO VAN DELL

“Approach” depicts an iron ore freighter sailing the waters of Lake Superior toward the port of Duluth. The painting by Marine-based artist Mary Jo Van Dell will hang in Sri Lanka.

SEE ARTIST, PAGE 2

Elim Lutheran Church Explores Possibility of 2019 Living Cemetery Tour CONTRIBUTED ELIM CEMETERY COMMITTEE

After a one-year hiatus of Elim Lutheran Church’s Living Cemetery Tour, the congregation is thinking about producing another tour in 2019.

The cemetery tour features actors who perform stories about several “saints” who are buried in

the cemetery. For each tour, organizers take suggestions for interesting Scandia members to feature.

Many “saints” are portrayed by family members.

“It’s an interesting event that helps us understand people and events that shaped our community and church,” said Scott Walcker, chair of Elim’s cemetery committee. “In the past, this event has

been attended by hundreds each year and enjoyed by all.”

There will be an Exploratory Planning Meeting March 10 at 10:45 a.m. in the small chapel (there will be signs on entrance doors directing visitors to the small chapel) to see if the group can enlist enough people to bring SEE ELIM, PAGE 2

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Jim Maher and Gayle Knutson emceed the the sixth annual Marine Oscar Party Fundraiser, Feb. 23.

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ARTIST: Painter’s work to hang in Sri Lanka FROM PAGE 1

presentation of works by outstanding American and international artist to audiences around the world.

Mary Jo Van Van Dell Dell’s studio and her gallery, Judd Street Exchange, are located in Marine on St. Croix. Largely self-taught, Van Dell’s style defies precise classification. Historical references might include Winslow Homer and Andrew Wyeth. Her minimalist palette emphasizes the natural world, austere and uncompromising. Her contrast of light and dark captures the drama and power. With her paintings Van Dell aims to convey the awe and joy of the

nature’s rawness, and invites others to share in her emotional response.

Many of her paintings depict man’s presence and his struggle to survive in an ever changing envinronment.

She draws inspiration by hiking, backpacking, skiing and immersing herself in the wild. The rivers, lakes and forests of northern Minnesota, especially the North Shore of Lake Superior, and into Canada have been her focus throughout her life. More recently, she has explored and portrayed landscapes of the Pacific coast and desert vistas of the Southwest.

Collected and exhibited nationally and internationally, Van Dell’s paintings hang in both public and private collections including The Minnesota Historical Society, The Minnesota Marine Art Museum, The National Park system and most recently the Art in Embassies program of the U.S. State Department.

Council holds off on recruitment ďŹ rm proposals

BY KYLE WEAVER CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The Scandia City Council isn’t happy with what it might cost to hire a new administrator.

The proposed costs, coupled with Mayor Christine Maefsky’s absence, led Councilman Chris Ness to suggest that the city should seek more proposals.

The council took no action on either proposal, essentially delaying the decision.

After issuing a request for proposals earlier this month, the city received just two proposals from recruitment firms. DDA Human Resources proposed a hiring process that would install a new administrator by July 15 for a cost of $18,000.

GovHR USA proposed a somewhat shorter hiring process for $21,000.

By comparison, Waters & Company Executive Recruitment (formerly known as Springsted, Inc.) charged the city $12,800 in 2015, when they hired City Administrator Neil Soltis.

Waters & Company SEE COUNCIL, PAGE 6

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Firemans Ball FireďŹ ghters Shaun Holtgreve and Travis Loeffler draw a ticket for one of the raffle prizes at the 34th annual Scandia Fireball.

River Grove town hall ELIM: Living Cemetery Tour in consideration for 2019 session delayed

BY NEALY CORCORAN REPORTER

A town-hall style meeting planned for Feb. 26 to discuss the future location of River Grove was postponed after a five-hour session last Saturday, Feb. 23. Instead, school board representatives will meet with Marine on St. Croix officials and financial advisors to clarify a planning process.

The Marine Area Community School board explained the decision in an email sent Sunday. “In order to sit down and discuss a thoughtful process and timeline for determining the longterm plan for our facility, board members Dan Miller (Facilities Committee Chair), Jon Dettmann (Finance Committee Chair) and Jessica Hansen (Teacher Representative and Board Secretary) will be meeting with Marine on St. Croix City Council members, financial advisors from TAG, Kou Vang of JB Vang, and School Administrator Drew Goodson. “We intend to schedule a meeting in the near future to share the results of this process and timeline with the community. The decision to postpone Tuesday’s meeting was not made lightly and we know that many of you will wish to share your comments and ask questions.�

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another tour to fruition. “If we get commitments for these coordinators we will start the production of a 2019 tour and keep the community updated on our progress,� Walcker said. “As we move through the summer, we will be soliciting more volunteers to help with various aspects of the production.�

Walcker hopes to fill coordinators positions March 10. In the meantime, he invites community members to think about who might be featured as a “saint� on the tour. Past selections have included community and church leaders, children and significant

events like the 1930 church fire.

If you’d like to volunteer, have suggestions for saints or can’t make the meeting, contact Scott Walcker: 651 592-3349 or elimcemetery@gmail.com.

LIVING CEMETERY TOUR: COORDINATORS WANTED To produce a tour, organizers need people to commit to coordinating the parts of the tour: • Saint Selection - survey the congregation and community for possible saints to feature this year. • Actor Recruitment - seek

community members and family members to represent the saints. • Historical Research - use a variety of resources to help actors compose their stories to tell the stories. • Publicity / Reservations Produce publicity documents for local news sources. Also manage the flight registrations for people wishing to go on the tour • Meal During Tour - coordinate with a caterer to provide a light lunch for visitors during the tour.

Also manage volunteers who will help serve and clean up. • Fellowship Hall Display - Gather pictures, artifacts and stories about the saints to display during the light lunch.

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FEBRUARY 28 Story Time

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

MARCH 1 & 2 Art preview, reception Mary Jo Van Dell and Judd Street Exchange present Pine Needles artist-in-residence recipient Moira Bateman. In her mixed-media work, Bateman explores bogs, wetlands, lakes and rivers. Judd Street Exchange presents an art preview March 1, 1-8 p.m. and March 2, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Artist reception Friday, March 1, 5 to 8 p.m.

MARCH 2 Used Book Sale

Something for everyone at Friends of the Library’s monthly used book sale.

Lower level of new Discovery Center, 3rd Ave. entrance. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Watch for signs.

STEM Saturdays: Mysterious Magnets

10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Mad Science presents Mysterious Magnets at Hardwood Creek Library! Magnets have a mysterious energy that is truly fascinating. Try to out-muscle an electromagnet. Magnetize ordinary metal to create a simple compass. Discover the world’s simplest motor. Take home your own mysterious Magnetic Lab. This program is targeted at children grades K-6. No registration required, maximum of 25 seats on first come, first served basis. Hardwood Creek Library (19955 Forest Road North Forest Lake).

Belwin Conservancy open house

Experience the beauty of a winter evening at Belwin from 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

MARCH 5 River Grove Board Workshop

The River Grove Board of Directors will discuss facilities planning and campus location at 6:30 p.m. Open to the public.

River Grove Commons (14189 Ostlund Trail North)

at 14189 Ostlund Trail N Marine on St Croix 55047

MACS board meeting

Preventing cancer with a healthy lifestyle

Tuesday, March 19, 6:30 p.m. The River Grove: A Marine Area Community School board of directors meeting will be in the Commons Building, 14189 Ostlund Trail North, Marine on St. Croix MN 55047.

Please see our website for the board of directors meeting agenda (www. marineareaschool.org).

The agenda will be posted before the meeting.

This is a public meeting, and all are welcome.

Learn how to reduce your risk of cancer and improve your overall health with physical activity and nutrition. This will be in the Cascade Room at Osceola Medical Center at 6 p.m. To register and more information, visit MyOMC.org/ events.

MARCH 9 & 10 Woodcarving Show The Metro Chapter of the Minnesota Wood Carvers Association is holding its 53rd Annual Woodcarving Artistry Show at Northtown Mall located on University Avenue Northeast & County Road 10 in Blaine from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.

For more information, contact Show Chair Roger McCullough at 763-427-8822 or rogermccullough@comcast.net.

MARCH 21 Lilacs in a Blue Bowl

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Are Minnesota’s wild canids thriving or merely surviving?

International Wolf Center co-founder Nancy Gibson will address that question on March 14 as part of Belwin Conservancy’s Outside Voices Series, free and open to everyone.

There will be an Exploratory Planning Meeting March 10 at 10:45 a.m. in the small chapel (there will be signs on entrance doors directing visitors to the small chapel) to see if the group can enlist enough people to bring another tour to fruition.

for a special evening with guest speaker Nancy Gibson, co-founder of the International Wolf Center. Ms. Gibson will impart her knowledge about Minnesota’s wild canids: foxes, coyotes, and wolves. Are they thriving or merely surviving? Free and open to everyone. Belwin Conservancy Education Center (1553 Stagecoach Trail S., Afton). RSVP by March 14 to events@belwin.org.

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

MARCH 10 Living Cemetery Tour Planning Meeting

MARCH 11

MARCH 16

Stillwater Critical Thinking Club

Open Third Saturday Events

Monday, March 11, 7 to 9 p.m. Family Means (1785 Northwestern Avenue, Stillwater). Topic: “Of Humanity’s Global Curse: Planetary Assault on Nature and Annihilation of Biodiversity.”

The world’s wildlife species have incurred major declines in populations and the carnage is not slowing down driven by uncontrolled human overpopulation, unrestrained economic growth, intensifying habitat loss and accelerating climate disruption. The ecosystems on which we depend for life are vanishing as plants and animals are becoming threatened, extirpated, endangered and extinct.

Unfortunately, political stalemate and bureaucratic dysfunction are becoming major barriers to needed policy and budgetary changes to avert an irreversible ecological catastrophe. Speaker David L. Trauger is Professor Emeritus with the College of Natural Resources and Environment at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.

11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Participate in programs, meet Belwin Conservency 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. March topic: Seasonal Changes, Spring Equinox. Join us to look for signs of spring! Wear footwear appropriate for muddy trails. Free and open to everyone; Guided Experiences: There is a fee for

MARCH 14 Outside Voices Series: Speaker Nancy Gibson 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Join Belwin Conservency

non-members.

Belwin Conservancy Education Center (1553 Stagecoach Trail S., Afton). FFI: 651-436-5189, www.belwin.org.

MARCH 19 River Grove Board Workshop The River Grove Board of Directors meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. in the Commons Building.

Please see our website for the Board of Directors meeting agenda.

This is a public meeting, and all are welcome.

River Grove is located at 14189 Ostlund Trail N Marine on St Croix 55047

River Grove School Board of Directors Meeting The River Grove: A Marine Area School Board of Directors meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. every month on the 3rd Tuesday until Tuesday, June 18, 2019, in the Commons. Please see our website for the Board of Directors meeting agenda.http://www. marineareaschool.org/ macs-board/board/ River Grove is located

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Come “meet” Anna Johansson Petersson. Mary Fernstrum brings Anna to life through poems, collected in a chapbook produced by her daughter, award-winning book artist Wendy Fernstrum, Anna’s great-granddaughter. A conversation with the poet and book art creator. Thursday, March 21, at 7 p.m. Free.

All are welcome. Light refreshments will be served. Council Chambers, Marine Village Hall (121 Judd Street).

FFI: MarineCommunityLibrary.org or 651-4332820.

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

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

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

the preschool door.

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

By The Lake Restaurant - Broadway & 55 - So. Lake Street. Forest Lake.

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

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

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

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

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.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2019

It was worse back then

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e are almost there. In a few short days, February will be over.

While I am generally not a person who wishes his life away, I will be glad to (hopefully) get out of the snow-globe that has been February.

Any time you come close to or actually break records for snowfall, there’s bound to be some complications. Many felt that after we cruised through November, December and even January relatively unscathed we were in the clear.

Not so much.

I understand that March, April and even May can result in snowfall, but I know that we are on the way to spring, glorious spring.

As I was using my snow blower Publisher last week, I thought about how technology has changed the way Tom Stangl we work and play in winter.

Looking back through the files of the newspaper, less than a century ago streets and roads were cleared by hand. Crews of men spent hours shoveling snow. Now, with snow plows and snow blowers, one person can easily do in minutes what it took hours or even days to accomplish in the past.

Even the railroads, the lifeline of a community, had to wait for people to clear the tracks when the snowfall was too heavy for trains to power through.

We live in a time of wonder and miracles. I can only imagine what a street clearer of a century ago would make of a snowplow.

I had a conversation last week with a snowmobiler about how technology has revolutionized sleds.

I told him that it has been about 40 years since I rode a snowmobile. My memory of the experience was that the sled was heavy, difficult to start (pull start) and the sled was prone to frequent break downs.

These memories evoked a smile and head nod from the snowmobiler. He had a similar experience, but he was happy to tell me that technology has vastly improved the experience.

He told me that he and some friends had gone on a four day ride in Minnesota, riding over 100 miles a day, stopping to fuel their sleds at gas stations before heading back out. Sleds today have electric starters, can go in reverse and are very reliable.

All of the riders were able to enjoy the rides and, after soaking in a hot tub in the evening, they were ready to go for the next day.

Riders can even purchase helmets that plug into the sled and defog their visor and there are other heated accessories as well.

This is a far cry from the early snowmobile suits that were quilted coveralls.

But in their defense, these suits were a godsend to me as a paper boy. Trudging around in the snow, I was able to stay warm in my big brother’s snowmobile suit. Before the suit, I wore a couple of pairs of pants, coat, gloves hat and scarf. I looked like little brother Randy from the movie “A Christmas Story” and really didn’t even stay warm. If I fell down, getting back up wasn’t always guaranteed.

So, as we trudge through the last of winter, try to enjoy the weather. The days are getting longer and the sun, when it shines, is glorious.

And if you lose heart, consider this: Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 10.

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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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Can Minnesota afford Polymet?

The Polymet copper, nickel and sulphide mine has gotten a permit to operate in Northeasten Minnesota from the Department of Natural Resources. There are no examples of copper

sulphide mines that have not resulted in hazardous pollution. In addition to the many dangers the copper sulphide mine poses to the 2 watersheds and habitat of northeastern Minnesota there is another big concern. The agreement reached between

Polymet and the DNR leaves taxpayers on the hook for a billion dollars clean-up if there is a default or a failed mine project before the end of the proposed 20 years.

The current financial assurance package is structured to benefit Polymet/Investors. In

order to protect the state and taxpayers, the governor and new DNR commissioner need to propose a restructure of our Financial Assurance policies. As taxpayers we need to be heard.

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Ag communities struggle with stress, suicide

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air warning that this week’s column is a downer, but it’s something that certainly deserves attention.

I’ve been noticing headlines from news outlets in Wisconsin and Minnesota about financial stress on farmers, possibly leading to an increase in suicides. Perhaps you’ve been seeing them too.

From Minnesota Public Radio News: “Financial worries grow as Minnesota farmers prep for spring.”

From the Wisconsin State Journal: “As Wisconsin farmers struggle, new effort aims to prevent suicide.”

The Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center has begun Editor to turn its attention to stress, depresSuzanne Lindgren sion and suicide as economic forces challenge the financial viability of what for many is an intergenerational livelihood.

The reasons for financial stress, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, range from low crop prices to worry over international tariffs.

“The story has become a familiar one,” writes Joe Mahon from the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. “Farmers in most areas of the Ninth District had good growing conditions and strong yields in 2018, but low crop prices held farm incomes down and put pressure on finances.”

A rural Minnesota banker adds to Mahon’s story, saying, “We are seeing the economic stress rising significantly. Producers are dealing with multiple years of economic pressure, and we are seeing more operations ‘throwing in the towel.’”

Mahon calls the outlook for early 2019 as “pessimistic, with survey respondents predicting a further decline in income and capital spending.”

There’s no question that the landscape is changing, SEE LINDGREN, PAGE 5

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Lemon dessert liqueuor for special treat

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few years ago my husband and I went on a culinary trip to Italy with friends.

In the middle of May, the weather was perfecto, everyday sunny and warm. We ate our way across Italy.

We spent one day on a segment of a trail that people walk to seven different cities along the gorgeous Italian coastline. Italy is amazing! It was one of the most spectacular culinary trips I’ve taken. Since then, I have been telling people you need to visit the Cinque Terre Riviera and try the limoncello.

My favorite part of the trip was the city of Monterosso. We had hiked about seven miles from Vernazza. The hike took us up on a small mountain ridge overlooking the cities. When we approached Monterosso, we thought it was the Wild Chow most visually pleasing towns we’d ever laid eyes on.

Lisa Erickson Everything was yellow and smelled like lemons. Cobblestone streets were lined with yellow banners, yellow signs, balloons, and yellow ribbons waving in the breeze.

Lemon trees lined the street and the hillsides. Trees were swollen with the biggest lemons I’d every seen.

People, young and old, were selling lemon everything and anything. Lemon breads, lemon gelato, candied lemons, lemonade—and of course—lemons!

Every storefront was decorated with a unique lemon theme. We happened to visit on the day of the annual lemon festival. We asked the food vendors, in broken Italian, what’s the most popular item we should buy?

They all said, “Limoncello!” We bought a bottle and brought it home.

When the bottle was gone, we were sad—thinking we would never have limoncello again. A couple of weeks ago we had dinner at a friend’s house, and they served limoncello for dessert. They had made it themselves! Por favor, may I have the recipe?

Limoncello is a dessert drink that is easy to make at home. Please consume alcohol responsibly.

Limoncello 6 organic lemons 1/2 liter 100 proof vodka 1 1/2 cups white sugar 2 cups water Using a vegetable peeler, carefully remove the peel from the lemons in long strips (reserve the lemons for another use, such as lemon meringue pie). Using a small, sharp knife, trim away all the white pith from the lemon strips. Discard the white pith.

Place the lemon strips in a 2-quart jar or pitcher.

Pour the vodka over the lemon strips. Press lemon strips down into the vodka, if any are sticking out.

Cover with plastic wrap and place the jar in a dark place. Steep the lemon peels in the vodka for one week at room temperature.

In a large saucepan, over medium heat, stir the water and sugar until the sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes. Cool completely. Pour the sugar syrup into the vodka mixture. Cover and let stand at room temperature overnight.

Strain the limoncello through a fine mesh strainer, discarding the lemon peel strips. Pour the limoncello into bottles with lids, leaving about one inch headspace. Place bottles back in a dark place for 30 days.

Transfer bottled limoncello to the freezer. When icy cold, serve 2 ounces in small chilled glasses. Store limoncello in the freezer.

LINDGREN: Farmer woes FROM PAGE 4

figuratively and quite literally as we watch barns fall in what used to be farm country. In their place we’re seeing new construction: housing, expanded commercial ventures, a gas station. The new economic reality is settling in, and bringing with it silver linings such as new jobs and services.

Change isn’t uniformly bad. Certainly, though, there is a sense of individual and communal loss.

Transitions like this are not easy, and there is some hope that hemp and other new developments in farming might ease the stress on farmers. Time will tell. Because financial stress and suicide are private and sensitive topics, I haven’t had much opportunity to report on individual farmers’ stories of how macroeconomic forces are affecting them. If you’re a farmer who wants to tell your story, contact me: editor@countrymessenger.com.

Battle of the sexes Good folks get serious over song poll

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n a small town like Lennox Valley, residents find entertainment in ways that would seem foreign to someone growing up in the big city. Sure, we had clubs, like the Auburn Hat Society, and church-related events, but our entertainment wasn’t limited to these activities.

As editor of Hometown News, Iris Long liked to do her part. One Columnist way she did this was through her Weekly Readers’ Kevin Slimp Poll. h subjects bj The of her polls could include just about anything.

Sometimes it was something as innocent as “What is your favorite ice cream flavor?” Other weeks it was downright controversial, like the time Iris posed the question, “Do you think egg price inflation is related to the Federal Reserve System?”

This issue of Hometown News included more than enough serious stories. With the controversy surrounding the annual men’s breakfast and turkey shoot, along with the possible appearance of A.J. Fryerson a few nights earlier, Long felt a bit of levity would be good for her fellow citizens.

On Tuesday, as she sat at her desk contemplating the topic for the weekly poll, her primary objective was to come up with a question to amuse her readers.

She considered: • What is the funniest movie you’ve seen this year?

• How many donuts could you eat at one sitting?

• What is your favorite in-state vacation spot?

She contemplated something about the favorite menu item at the Hoffbrau, but didn’t want to risk the possibility that “beer” might earn a place on the list. As the only restaurant in town serving alcohol, Iris realized it was a

possibility.

Eventually, she settled on a poll question that was sure to provide amusement, as well as good memories, to many of her friends in The Valley: “What is the best love song of the past 35 years?”

Iris felt certain there would be a lot of votes for “Unchained Melody,” by the Righteous Brothers, and “When a Man Loves a Woman,” by Percy Sledge. What she didn’t expect was any controversy arising out of her innocent poll question. One would think,

by October 1998, she would have known better.

You may be surprised to learn it’s sometimes difficult to find exciting stories to fill the pages of a small town newspaper each week.

This week was an exception. Iris had a difficult time determining which would be the main story on Page 1. It would be hard to discount the possible sighting of A.J. Fryerson the previous Friday night. However, the controversy surrounding Saturday’s competing breakfasts directly affected a good portion of the population.

When the paper came out on Wednesday, the front page was divided in half with a thick, 3-point line running the entire length of the broadsheet page. The A.J. story filled the left half of the page. A story about the competing breakfasts filled most of the right half of the page. The only front page item, other than these stories, was a small box underneath the breakfast story with the headline, “Weekly Readers’ Poll.”

The Internet hadn’t made a huge dent in The Valley by 1998, so Iris collected responses to the poll in a box at the reception desk of Hometown News. Folks would drop by at their leisure - deadline was noon on Monday - and leave their responses.

By Friday, Caroline’s Salon was buzzing with hair dryers and chatter as Valley women prepared to look their best for Sunday services. For weeks, A.J. Fryer-

son had been a primary topic of discussion, but the story of his possible appearance took a back seat to the Weekly Readers’ Poll.

After much discussion, it was decided that everyone present, other than Ellie Jarrell, who had already placed her vote in Iris’s box, would cast their ballots for “I Never Promised You a Rose Garden,” an almost 30-year-old song

by Lynn Anderson.

Earl Goodman stirred those assembled at the VFW hall later that evening, when he shared that the women of The Valley were conspiring to fix the weekly poll by selecting a “feminist” song with the theme “men don’t try hard enough.”

Frankly, only a handful of members remembered the song from 1970, but it didn’t take much to get tempers flaring in my hometown in 1998. After two hours of heated debate, the assembly agreed to cast all of their ballots for Tammy Wynette’s “Stand By Your Man.” Never mind the song, recorded in 1968, was really about overlooking men’s faults, the men of the VFW were giddy with excitement, thinking the song held the perfect message for the women who were trying to “fix” the weekly poll.

It was common knowledge Iris kept office hours on Saturday morning from 9 a.m. until noon.

As she worked on the paper, she was surprised, pleasantly at first, by the number of townfolk stopping by to drop their votes into the poll ballot box.

At 12:05, Long locked the front door and peeked at a few ballots.

She quickly realized what was happening as almost every slip had either “Stand By Your Man” or “I Never Promised You a Rose Garden” written on it.

Leaning back in her weathered leather seat, Iris sighed, then whispered, “Oh, brother. I’ve done it again.”

Visit LennoxValley.com to get more information concerning the weekly poll.

Wildebeests, Lions and Alligators

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ave you ever seen a herd of wildebeests cross a river? Thousands of animals running at full speed heading for a bottleneck and not one willing to step aside. As they come together in mass all you see is dust, feet, legs and bodies getting trampled. Just when you think a few might make it alligators appear from grassy banks.

If any make it across the river there are lions waiting along the trail.

A week ago I told my friend Terry Ragsdale I was going to cross country (XC) ski “Book Across the Bay,” Ashland to Washburn. Ragsdale asked if I had ever seen a video of wildebeests crossing a river. You just read my mind in the paragraph Wild River above so now after skiing the event I knew Terry was messing with mine.

Trails 3300 people gathered for what planners called the upper Midwest’s Jim Bennett most unique winter event, open to skiers and snowshoers of all abilities. The 10-kilometer course, which is groomed for both classic-style and skate skiing, started in Ashland and ended in Washburn, following a route not on land but over the frozen waters of Lake Superior, the world’s largest lake. The event is held at night, lit by moon and stars and over 1,000 candles in ice luminaries lining the entire course.

I have to thank my son Josh. It was his idea and I’m always a sucker for things to do outdoors. He rekindled my passion for XC skiing that had taken me across Wisconsin and Minnesota back in the 80s including successful runs in the American Birkebeiner and Mora Vasaloppet. But no snow prior to

mid February had left me without practice and when it did finally snow my ancient ski shoes fell apart on my feet over a mile from the car. So here I was standing in the dark amid 3000 skiers holding sharp objects waiting for the horn to sound.

I lost Josh in the dark after 30 seconds. Josh had a goal of under an hour; I just wanted to make it alive on new untested gear amid a herd of wildebeests. After 200 yards I realized I was in the skate ski/snowshoe half of the trail. With my eyes slowly adjusting to the near darkness, I made out 6 lines of classic style skiers in cut tracks. All I had to do was weasel my way through this group of alligators and lions to get on that trail.

Cutting through luminaries I spotted the first track next to the lights and decided that was my spot. The problem was my new skis and shoes were having problems remaining in the tracks. After a couple kilometers, I kind of figured it out but struggled occasionally with technical stuff that rose like a hungry gator feeding on meat. About half way through I found my groove and let the candles light my way. Bon fires every other K lit up food and rest stations. Occasionally people would fall and get back up with help and continue on, avoiding lions.

At around the 7K mark Washburn’s lights glowed like a beacon. Many people struggled to make it. A few fell and rescuers helped them. The city lights and others falling gave me a rush of adrenalin and I pushed on. With the finish line in sight and a fire breathing snow dragon sending yellow flames out into the perfectly calm night sky I knew I was going to make it to the end. Josh finished the race in an SEE BENNETT, PAGE 12

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COUNCIL: Proposals FROM PAGE 2

may have been reluctant to submit a proposal due to another, potentially competing, administrator search in the region, Soltis said.

Soltis noted that Brenda Eklund, the city’s long-serving clerk, could fill in as interim administrator should the delay create a gap between his departure and the next administrator’s hiring.

Soltis announced his intent to retire earlier this month. He will leave office in early May.

Other business: • After receiving a grant from the Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR), the city of Scandia will pay just $3,700 out of a budgeted $15,000 for a stormwater management plan in the Bliss Addition, west of Big Marine Lake. The stormwater project is being conducted jointly by the city and the Carnelian-Marine-St. Croix Watershed District to address erosion and run-off issues in that neighborhood.

• Soltis noted that Mike Welch, of Hebert & Welch PA, would likely serve as the city’s administrative citation hearing officer. The city is reviewing whether there are any conflicts of interest with that arrangement, though, since Welch also services as the city’s prosecutor.

• The council appointed Dan Squyres and Travis Loeffler as chair and vice chair, respectively of the Scandia Planning Commission.

• The council approved gambling permits for the Scandia Women’s Softball team’s Ham Bingo event on April 12 and their Turkey Bingo event on Nov. 22.

• The council approved mutual aid agreements for fire protection with Washington County and St. Croix County, Wis. The next Scandia City Council meeting will be March 6 at 6:30 p.m.

Scandia Fire Relief Association extends their thanks to everyone who attended the 34th Scandia Fire Ball. A special thanks to these businesses that donated gifts and supported the fundraiser.

719 Hair Studio

Osceola Medical Center

Abrahamson Nurseries

Pete Daniels Canoe Paddles

Alana Cuellar Pottery

Peter Jadoonath Pottery

Amtec Designs

PN Products

Best Buy

Poplar Hill Dairy Goat Farm

Big Marine Lake Store

Prairie Restorations

Bill’s Auto Body

Redeemed Farm

Bone Lake Meadows Apiary

Roberts Family Funeral Home

Brookside Bar/Grill & Pub

Roxy's Total Image

Chuck & Don’s

Running Aces

Crabtrees Garden Gate

Sal's Angus Grill

Doug Rohe's Drywall

Scandia Auto

Eko Backen Wedding Venue

Scandia Café

Xcel Energy

Scandia Chiropractic

Federated CoOp Country Store

Scandia Dental

Forest Lake Floral

Scandia Hair Design

Frankie’s Bait

Scandia Heating & Air Conditioning

Gammelgarden Museum

Scandia Mercantile

Grundhofer's Meats

Scandia Olde Town Liquors

Guillermo Cuellar Pottery

Scandia Pizza

HAR Salon

Scandia Quilting Club

Helke's Tree Service

Security State Bank of Marine

Home Depot

Smilies Sewer Service

Ironwood Golf

St. Croix Chocolate

Keller Williams - Scandia

St Croix Shiatzu & Massage

Kirvida Fire

Sue's House Child Care

Langness Enterprises

Target

LeRoux's 4 Season Power

Thorne Bros

Lindal Cedar Homes

Tiller Corp

Marine General Store

Twin Pine Farms

Meister's Bar and Grill

Uncommon Loon Brewery

Mirasol Farms

Vanelli’s

Nancy Sonnen Pottery

Water Street Inn

Nick Earl Pottery

Wilkerson Guthman CPA

Old Log Cabin Bar and Restaurant

YMCA Forest Lake

Olson's Sewer

Young & Sons Heating and Air

THE POSTSCRIPT

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etting my hair cut has never been one of my favorite things, but lately it’s been worse than usual because the town I live in has a shortage of hair stylists and I have a shortage of hair.

In order to get a haircut, I had to make an appointment weeks in advance. I was complaining about this to my husband, Peter. said, (as he Columnist He always does) “I’ll Carrie Classon cut your hair!”

“Right.”

When the big day of the appointment arrived, I was asked to fill out a full page of questions about my hair styling goals (I had none) and my body shape. My choices were: “apple, pear, or banana.”

I was stumped. I couldn’t see that I looked anything like either a pear or an apple, but I would have to be considerably more stooped to resemble a banana.

I opted for banana, thinking it might be where I was headed in a few years, but I was completely bewildered as to what this had to do with my haircut.

When I finally got into the chair, I explained to a cheerful stylist named Monica that I simply didn’t have much hair to work with and she was free to do whatever she felt best.

“You should try this,” Monica suggested, proffering an expensive bottle of something guaranteed to grow more hair on my head. I told her I had my doubts.

“Oh, I hear that all the time,” she countered, “but I have a lot of scientist clients.”

I had to admire her sales pitch. If a physicist with frizzy hair had decided this product was the way to go, who was I to argue?

I bought a bottle.

Then, a few weeks after my appointment, I got an email from Monica’s salon. It was a note informing me that the salon was no longer be providing haircuts.

“What?!”

The email went on to explain that the salon had too many apple, pear, and banana shaped customers and they could not keep up with demand. They would now only be coloring their clients’ hair.

“That’s just ridiculous!” I complained to Peter.

“I’ll cut your hair!” he said (as he always does).

“Right.”

I deleted the email. Then I thought, “how bad could it be?”

In no time flat, I was seated with a towel around my shoulders and Peter was circling me, brandishing scissors far too eagerly.

“Just, you know, take it easy,” I cautioned.

“Uh huh,” Peter said in a way that inspired no confidence.

Without warning, be began

snipping away at my hair with a vengeance.

“There’s no rush!” I told him.

“Uh huh,” Peter said, cutting as if he were competing in some sort of haircutting time trial.

“Finished!” he announced less than five minutes later. I had never spent less than 45 minutes in a hair salon in my life.

“You’re done?”

He handed me the mirror. I swallowed hard.

My hair looked fine. It looked exactly as it always did, just a bit shorter.

“That will be $50!” Peter announced.

I really can’t see going back to a salon now. I don’t need an appointment. Peter never tries to sell me dubious beauty products or asks me what sort of fruit I most closely resemble. And I get a little thrill telling people I’m sleeping with my hairdresser. I actually got a compliment on my hair the other day from a stranger in church.

“My husband cuts it!” I told her delightedly.

“Well,” she said, “you tell him he’s found his calling.”

I think she might be right.

Till next time, Carrie Carrie Classon’s memoir, “Blue Yarn,” will be released in April 2019. Learn more at CarrieClasson.com.

Farmer and conservation group work together to protect St. Croix River bluff

PHOTO COURTESY STANDING CEDARS COMMUNITY LAND CONSERVANCY

The newly-protected land is the farthest left field visible at the top of this image.

BY GREG SEITZ REPRINTED FROM STCROIX360.COM

“This conservation easement is dedicated to the late Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson in this the fiftieth anniversary year of the signing of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act on October 2. Gaylord Nelson dedicated his life and public service to protecting the environment.

Through his leadership, the present-day environmental movement took root. The St. Croix River

was a special place to Gaylord Nelson and as such he wanted future generations to also have the opportunity to appreciate and enjoy its natural beauty.”

– Deed of Conservation Easement and Baseline Documentation, Gaylord Nelson Tract Last year, as the St. Croix River was celebrating its 50th anniversary protected by the Wild & Scenic Rivers Act, the work to protect its waters and scenery took a quiet, important

step.

Thanks to a farmer, neighbors, and a conservation organization coming together, a nearly mile-long stretch of St. Croix River bluffs near Osceola will remain undeveloped far into the future.

When the real estate deal closed in November, it marked the success of a growing conservation strategy that works with farmers to preserve rural landscapes and natural resources.

“Farmers have a role

to play in conservation, when you look at who controls land and the amount of land and the potential impact on the watershed,” says Dan Guenthner, a nearby organic farmer and a board member of Standing Cedars Community Land Conservancy.

“But farmers are caught between economics of farming and some of the stewardship issues of farming.”

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‘It’s in our blood’

In addition to the cow barns, Wurst grows feed on about 730 acres in the surrounding area.

For 25 years, it had included a couple hundred acres that neighbored the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway. He got started working the parcel by helping the previous landowners with their harvests, and then rented it for his own crops.

When those landowners wanted to sell, they wanted him to buy it — to keep it undeveloped, to pass it along to someone they thought would take good care of it — but the price was high.

Two brothers named Peter and Martin Wurst founded the farm in 1852 that David now runs, the fifth generation. He started farming it when he turned 18, and has kept at it with his wife Beth for the past 32 years.

“My dad quit milking cows a few weeks after I graduated high school,” Wurst says.

He currently keeps 50 to 60 cows, and grows crops for feed on 750 acres in the area.

Wurst has three children, from ages eight to 18. They are all active in the operation.

He says his daughter enjoys milking cows, and his son loves tractors. The kids have already expressed interest in farming, which was a key incentive for acquiring the land.

“It’s in our blood,” Wurst says. “It was important not to shrink my business at the time I have children looking to come into the family business.”

At a time when declining milk prices have hit dairy farmers hard, it was doubtful Wurst could make the numbers work.

A record 638 dairy farms closed in Wisconsin last year, more than seven percent. The number of milk cows in the state has stayed stable, though, because many operations are being consolidated into larger and larger herds.

The high number of dairy cows means milk production has stayed high, which drives down prices, further stressing small dairy farmers.

It’s not a good time to try investing in the future of a farm.

The landowners had also asked Standing Cedars Community Land Conservancy, which has protected and manages extensive tracts of land both up and down the river

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the seemingly distant goals of protecting the wild river, creating the opportunity for a new stretch of hiking trail, and making it possible for a sixth generation to someday work the same piece of land, despite a difficult economy for dairy farms.

It all started one night around a kitchen table, after farmer David Wurst got done harvesting hay for the day.

Dairy farmer difficulties

from the site, if the organization wanted to buy it for more than $2 million.

Unable to afford the whole acreage, Standing Cedars had to pass. Within days, “for sale” signs popped up.

The price wasn’t practical for either the nonprofit conservancy or the dairy farmer. It might have made sense for someone who wanted to subdivide the land, creating valuable building lots with views of the St. Croix. Those houses could also be visible from a stretch of the river that is almost entirely free of human structures.

That’s how Standing Cedars and the Wursts ended up working together.

“This happened very quickly and it happened because everybody was willing to work closely with the other principal partners,” Guenthner says. “We all knew we couldn’t do it without valued contribution from other players.”

Common cause The deal was hammered out over a few busy days, as the sellers sought to get the highest possible price through a closed bid process.

“We met with David on a Tuesday night about 9 p.m., when he was just finishing haying,” says Guenthner, the organic farming neighbor on Standing Cedars’ board. “We were about a week away from deadline for closed bid. David knew other farmers were going

SH OT The COUNTRY

Renee Arcand, pictured at Bellows Beach in Waimanalo, Oahu, Hawaii, spent the last month enjoying balmy, breezy, 78 degrees days. Her fellow Minnesotans endured temperatures of -31 degrees and several days of heavy snow.

to want to put in a bid on this.”

The next day, Guenthner and neighboring landowner and St. Croix River champion Peter Gove went over to the Wursts and were able to work out a deal.

Providing part of a link between other Standing Cedars properties, adjacent to National Park Service lands and the Farmington Bottoms State Natural Area, and comprising a significant section of bluffline on the remarkably undeveloped stretch of the St. Croix, it was a highly desirable place to protect.

Using most of the conservancy’s cash reserves held in its “Opportunity Fund,” and with generous donations from neighbors, Standing Cedars bolstered the Wursts’ bid by about 15 percent, in exchange for a conservation easement on the sensitive lands along the bluff.

“To go from being asked for $2 million, and then putting in $100,000 and protecting this open space, it shows that targeted, fairly reasonable sums of money can actually contribute to a lot of conservation value,” Guenthner says.

Regional nonprofit the Landmark Conservancy also helped craft the easement to satisfy everyone’s needs.

The easement lets the Wursts farm the land, but prevents future development, and allows a hiking trail to cross it. The trail could eventually be part

of a six-mile path connecting two of Standing Cedars’ largest properties.

While the organization couldn’t afford an easement on the whole tract, or to buy it outright, they could focus on the most important land along the edge of the bluff.

It took all the partners having goals that meshed well, and being willing to compromise, for the effort to work. Wurst needed to acquire the property at a price that made it viable for a small dairy farmer, Standing Cedars wanted to protect the river and the area’s mosaic of protected prairies and working farms, and neighbors wanted to ensure the area remained undeveloped.

“Its a great story of farmer, adjacent landowner, local land trust collaboration to protect land from development on the Riverway’s boundary,” says Peter Gove. “Naming the tract after Gaylord Nelson was an easy choice given the 50th anniversary this year of one of his many conservation achievements.”

The sale closed on November 20. This spring, rather than excavators digging the foundations for new homes, David Wurst will plant his corn like he has for decades, on land he now owns.

And the river will remain nearly as wild and healthy as it was before Wurst’s great-great-grandfather first worked the land 167 years ago.

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PUBLIC NOTICES SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 208, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 122, THE SCANDIA DEVELOPMENT CODE, CHAPTER 2, SECTION 3.5(2) REGULATING FENCES IN THE SHORELAND OVERLAY DISTRICT OR THE ST. CROIX RIVER OVERLAY DISTRICT On February 19, 2019, at a Regular Meeting of the Scandia City Council, by majority vote, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 208 which amends the regulations for fences

in the Shoreland Overlay District and St. Croix River Overlay Districts.

The ordinance restricts the height of fences to 4 feet where the building setbacks are not met and prohibits the construction of fences closer to the lake or river within lesser of the lake or river setback or the lake or river side of the house.

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.

Official Ballot

Published in The Country Messenger February 27, 2019 SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 209, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 202 GOVERNING THE “201” COMMUNITY SEWAGE TREATMENT SYSTEM On February 19, 2019, at a Regular Meeting of the Scandia City Council, by majority vote, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 209 which amends Ordinance No. 202 govern-

ing the “201” Community Sewage Treatment System. The Ordinance amends the definition of a User and adds a subsection to provide for the inspection of portions of the system accessible from the interior of any structure and the process for notification and repair of improper conditions or unauthorized connections.

The Country Messenger February 27, 2019 NOTICE OF ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION; NOTICE OF ANNUAL TOWN MEETING; NOTICE OF BOARD OF CANVASS TOWNSHIP OF MAY WASHINGTON COUNTY

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the qualified voters of the Town of May, County of Washington, State of Minnesota, that the Annual Election; Annual Town Meeting; and Board of Canvass will be held on Tuesday,

Town Election Ballot Town of May March 12, 2019

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Instructions to Voters:

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Town of May Question

To vote for a question, fill in the oval next to the word "Yes" on that question. To vote against a question, fill in the oval next to the word "No" on that question.

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Combine Clerk and Treasurer Positions The May Town Board has proposed to combine the positions of clerk and treasurer into one position, pursuant to Minn. Stat. Sec. 367.31, Subd. 4.

Write-in, if any

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16. Skin lesion 17. Went over the airwaves 18. Nestle malt drink 19. Rockets’ point guard 21. Developed the polio vaccine 22. Businessmen 23. Animals have it 24. Atomic number 58 25. Cycles/second 28. Japanese classical theater 29. Slow nocturnal primate 31. Used in a play 33. One that breaks apart 36. Yellow-fever mosquitos 38. Bag-like structure in a plant 39. Simple wooden shoe 41. Leeches 44. Tide 45. Fathers 46. Decay 48. Returned material authorization (abbr.)

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51. Extinct flightless bird of New Zealand 52. Unique garments 54. True firs 56. One who’s not on time 60. Angry speech 61. Young children 62. About aviation 63. This (Spanish) 64. Earns a perfect score 65. People of Ghana 66. Founding member of The Grateful Dead 67. Of she 68. Genus of lichens CLUES DOWN

March 12, 2019 at the May Town Hall located at 13939 Norell Avenue North. In case of inclement weather, the Election, Annual Town Meeting, and Board of Canvass may be postponed until March 19, 2019.

NOTICE IF HEREBY GIVEN, that the Election will be held from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Any voter who has not registered may do so at the election before voting.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the one three (3) year term of Office of Town Supervisor is to be filled at the March Annual Election; and that the question to be answered is whether the town should combine the positions of clerk and treasurer.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Town Annual Meeting will be held at approximately 8:15 p.m. 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.

Dated this 20th day of February, 2019.

Linda M. Tibbetts Town Clerk Town of May Published in The Country Messenger February 27, 2019

NOTICE OF PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST TOWNSHIP OF MAY WASHINGTON COUNTY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on Thursday, March 7, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. a Public Accuracy Test pursuant to Minn. Stat. Sec. 206.83, will be conducted for the March 12, 2019 Election for the Town of May, to be held at the May Town Hall located at 13939 Norell Avenue North.

Dated this 20th day of February, 2019.

Linda M. Tibbetts Town Clerk Town of May Published in The Country Messenger February 27, 2019

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Forest Lake FFA leaders engage with state reps at Ag Policy Experience

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY Alissa Gmyrek of Marine on St. Croix has been named to the fall semester Dean’s List.

ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Forty high school students from Minnesota FFA Chapters attended the Ag Policy Experience (APEX) Conference in Saint Paul Jan. 27-29. These elite chapter leaders met elected officials, hosted a legislative reception and developed their own policy agendas. Forest Lake FFA members Madison Carpenter, Rebecca Anderson, and Grace Ackerman further developed their leadership skills while at this event.

The Ag Policy Experience conference targets high school FFA members with an interest in government, policy and agricultural solutions. Students learned about advocacy, key messages, the legislative process and telling their own story. They hosted State Representatives and State Senators on the agriculture and education committees and their own elected officials. Leaders from the Minnesota Departments of Agriculture, Education and Natural Resources spent time with the group. They toured the House Chamber, the Supreme Court and the Governor’s office and had the opportunity to sit in on a House Agriculture Committee Hearing where two students testified about the value of agricultural education and the FFA. A cornerstone of the conference was taking their experiences with the legislative process and applying it to their own passions.

Each student identified a locally relevant issue and submitted a proposal for a legislative response prior to attending the conference. Student leaders then caucused and prioritized their

Brinna Dochniak of Marine on St. Croix has been named to the fall semester Dean’s List.

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Forest Lake FFA members (left to right) Madison Carpenter, Grace Ackerman and Rebecca Anderson attended the Ag Policy Experience (APEX) Conference where they were able to participate in a mock legislative process while at the Minnesota State Capitol.

legislative agenda through a legislative committee process.

They discussed taxes, creation of an agricultural “green new deal,” response to low agricultural commodity prices and investment into education and rural mental health. Their legislative work culminated in committee work hosted at the State Office Building with support from professional legislators, lobbyists and state agricultural leaders.

The FFA is a youth leadership organization that makes a difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success. In Minnesota, nearly 11,000 students

participate in FFA programs in 185 school-based chapters.

APEX was made possible with financial contributions from AgCentric, Compeer Financial Services, the Minnesota Agricultural Education Leadership Council, Minnesota Corn Growers, Minnesota Farm Bureau, Minnesota Farmers Union, Minnesota Turkey Council and the Center for Rural Policy and Development as a special project of the Minnesota FFA Foundation.

You can learn more about the experiences of FFA members and supporters by visiting www.mnffa. org, www.ffa.org, and wwwForestLakeFFA.org.

“I moved here July 2015 when I could no longer manage on my own. My family was relieved that I was safe. CCH is a friendly, homey atmosphere and the staff is excellent.”

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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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

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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

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

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This week in history: The rebellion and exile of Louis Riel JESSICA ANDERSON CONTRIBUTING WRITER

In the 1920s and ‘30s the Twin Cities became a hideout for notable criminals, but decades earlier it was a refuge for someone whose criminality has been hotly debated. A significant figure in Canadian history, Louis Riel was a leader of the Métis people in Manitoba.

The Métis community he grew up in, the Red River Settlement, was near modern-day Winnipeg. They were a mixed-race people of Native and European/American descent. They practiced Roman Catholicism and spoke French or Michif, a mixed-language of French and Cree. They got much of their resources from traditional Cree practices, including the celebrated buffalo hunt.

Riel attended a Catholic primary school before beginning training for priesthood.

However, when his father died he left the school without graduating. Knowing his father left their family with large amounts of debt Riel began working a variety of jobs, including as a clerk in a legal office, even traveling to St. Paul and Chicago.

After ten years he returned to Red River and discovered growing animosity between the groups living there both politically and religiously.

Much of the tension was due to the Canadian and American governments’ interest in annexing the settlement.

On the Canadian side of the annexation argument was Dr. John Christian Schultz.

He felt strongly that the land to the west should be settled

by Europeans/Canadians,

displacing Native people or regulating their lifestyle. Keep in mind indigenous people were not considered full citizens and therefore not allowed to vote in Canada until 1960.

Witnessing all this upon his return, Riel helped organize the Red River Métis community to fight the increasing oppression. Along with other Métis leaders, Riel created the National Committee of the Métis in October of 1869.

John Bruce was voted president of the committee and Riel was secretary. Through this organization they put a stop to a disruptive and boorish land survey and when called in front of a council to answer for this. Riel stated that they would stop the entrance of the west Canadian reformer, William McDougall, who ordered the survey, into the settlement. When McDougall

continued his approach the National Committee stormed Upper Fort Garry and took control without a struggle.

From this metaphorical vantage point the National Committee worked to negotiate terms for annexation with the Canadian government.

When people accused his actions of being rebellious, Riel fervently denied it. The committee drafted a List of Rights pertaining to the Métis people who would be involved in the annexation. When the list became public, those of European descent in the settlement felt they were perfectly reasonable terms. Still the Canadian government did not approve the list.

During this time the National Committee had created a provisional government to run the settlement. On December 27, 1869 Riel replaced Bruce as

president. Negotiations continued for months with varying degrees of progress. While these took place Schultz and other Canadians, including Thomas Scott, caused unrest in the settlement in order to undermine the provisional government. Eventually they were caught and imprisoned in the fort, but were released on February 15. Two days later with 48 men the Canadians marched towards the fort but were all arrested, minus Schulz who fled. Once imprisoned, Scott began spouting his bigoted opinions regarding people of mixed-race.

The provisional government had just withdrawn a death sentence for one of his fellow Canadians, a punishment upon reflection they felt uncomfortable with. Scott called SEE HISTORY, PAGE 2

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FEBRUARY 18 At 6 a.m. an accident on Olinda Trail and 202nd was reported.

At 4:47 and at 7:19 p.m. a medical need in the 12000 block of 228th Street was reported.

FEBRUARY 19 At 4:06 a.m. a complaint about noise in the 18000 block of Layton was received.

At 12:07 p.m. a driver in the 21000 block of Manning was stopped for a traffic violation.

At 3:37 p.m. a driver on Scandia and Manning Trails was stopped for a traffic violation.

At 4:29 p.m. public assistance was needed in the 15000 block of 240th Street.

At 8:36 p.m. a civil matter in the 16000 block

of Oakhill Road was reported.

At 8:59 p.m. a complaint about a neighbor in the 18000 block of Layton was received.

FEBRUARY 20 At 8:11 a.m. a medical need in the 21000 block of Olinda Trail was reported.

At 9:07 a.m., at 10:26 a.m. and at 12:07 p.m. complaints came from the 18000 block of Layton Avenue.

FEBRUARY 22 At 5:40 p.m. a complaint about traffic on Meadowbrook and Scandia Trail was received.

At 10:36 p.m. suspicious activity in the 19000 block of St. Croix Trail was reported.

need in the 23000 block of Meadowbrook Avenue was reported.

At 9:50 a.m. a 911 call in the 20000 block of St. Croix Trail was abandoned.

At 4:44 p.m. a welfare check was needed in the 21000 block of Manning.

FEBRUARY 24 At 8:10 a.m. public assistance was needed on Big Marine Lake.

At 12:13 p.m. public assistance was needed in the 23000 block of St. Croix Trail.

At 6:31 p.m. a car in the ditch on Old Marine Trail and Parade was reported.

At 9:30 p.m. public assistance was needed in the 23000 block of Quentin Avenue.

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FEBRUARY 18 At 4:06 p.m. a civil matter in the 14000 block of Oldfield Road was reported.

At 7:53 p.m. an alarm sounded in the 12000 block of Morris Trail.

At 9:18 p.m. suspicious activity in the 14000 block of St. Croix Trail was reported.

FEBRUARY 19 At 2:18 p.m. family assistance was needed in the 14000 block of Oldfield Road.

At 2:21 p.m. public assistance was needed in the 15000 block of Orwell Road.

At 5:50 p.m. a driver on 170th and May Avenue was stopped for a traffic violation.

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FEBRUARY 20 At 3:40 p.m. a driver in the 13000 block of May Avenue was stopped for a traffic violation.

At 5:42 p.m. an accident on 170th and Norell was reported.

At 7:46 p.m. a medical need in the 16000 block of Square Lake Trail was reported.

FEBRUARY 22 At 6:46 p.m. an overdose in the 12000 block of Man-

long as you have some earned income, from somewhere, you can still contribute to an IRA. • Manage retirement plan withdrawals carefully. Once you’re retired, possibly to become a full-time caregiver, you can take penalty-free – though still taxable – withdrawals from your 401(k) as early as age 55, provided you meet certain conditions. Once you’re 59-1/2, you can take penalty-free withdrawals from a traditional IRA, though the money will be taxable. While you can withdraw contributions you made to a Roth IRA at any time, tax- and penalty-free, you’ll have to wait until 59-1/2 to take out your earnings free of taxes and penalties. And you’ll need to ¿nd a sustainable withdrawal rate so you can reduce the risk of depleting these accounts too early.

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FEBRUARY 24 At 10:54 a.m. a 911 line in the 12000 block of Keystone was abandoned.

At 1:12 p.m. motorist assistance in the 15000 block of Manning was needed.

At 3:09 p.m. public assistance was needed on St. Croix and Square Lake Trails.

The Red River Settlement provincial government with Louis Riel in the center.

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Women May Need to Make Extra Financial Moves are a few suggestions: • Increase your contributions to your retirement plan. Every time your salary goes up, increase the amount you contribute to your 401(k) or similar retirement plan. At a minimum, put in enough to earn your employer’s match, if one is offered. These plans offer potential tax-deferred earnings, and since your contributions are typically made with pre-tax dollars, the more you put in, the lower your taxable income.

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HISTORY: Louis Riel

Edward Jones of Marine on St. Croix International Women’s Day will be observed on March 8. Around the world, special events will celebrate the cultural, social, political and economic achievements of women. However, this last area – economic progress – is one that still causes concern, and rightfully so, because women still face gender-related challenges. How can you deal with them?

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them cowards and continued to cause problems. He was then sentenced to death and executed on March 4. This execution was reported prolifically out east, referred to as murder and later used in warrants for Riel.

Upon hearing soldiers’ plans to lynch him, Riel and some associates fled the fort, initially to his home nearby and then south to the Dakota Territory. Yet even in his absence he continued to converse with people in the settlement, now under Canadian rule.

The political scene in Ontario became so concerned about Riel and his influence that Premier Edward Blake announced a $5,000 reward for his capture.

On March 2, 1872 Riel and a friend travelled to St. Paul after begrudgingly agreeing to a voluntary exile. Some family had moved to the city as well, but this time he stayed for less than a year. The city was an important stop en route from Ontario to Manitoba. So many Ontarians passed through the city that Riel didn’t feel much safer there. During his years in exile he was elected to a government position in Canada three times, although he couldn’t fulfill the positions. He had always struggled with depression, but while in exile he began to suffer from what some called megalomania. He believed he had a divine right to lead and began startling religious practices.

He travelled to Montana where he married and started a family with his wife Marguerite Monet Bellehumeur, who was also Métis. In 1884 a delegation came to seek his help regarding unsettlement in Saskatchewan. He returned to Canada with this group and for the next year led a contentious life.

Not only was he excommunicated from the Catholic church for heretical ideas, but he was again involved in open rebellion against the Canadian government.

This time he did not flee south, but stayed and stood trial. Although his lawyer tried to plea that he was mentally unsuitable for trial, Riel was found guilty of treason and hanged on November 16, 1885. A juror was quoted saying “we tried Riel for treason and he was hanged for the murder of Scott.”

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The next time I cross Chequamegon Bay it’ll be in a boat.

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