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May Township re-elects Voedisch

Benches added to Veterans Memorial

BY SUZANNE LINDGREN EDITOR@COUNTRYMESSENGER.COM

May Township residents re-elected Bill Voedisch to the town board March 13. The longtime board chair defeated challenger Brent Reibel, 328 votes to 214, or 60.5 percent to 39.5 percent.

Voter turnout was the highest in years. Last year, 172 residents voted. The year before, just 45 cast ballots. In 2015, the last time Voedisch and Reibel faced off, a total of 373 ballots were cast, 243 for Voedisch and 130 for Reibel.

2019 levy approved

At the town’s annual meeting following the election, residents approved a 2019 levy of $747,664.

The levy increase of approximately $28,000 represents a 3.9 percent increase from 2018.

The town board had originally proposed a $746,664 levy, but citizens attending the meeting voted to increase the township’s contribution to the Youth Services Bureau from $4,000 to $5,000.

Official newspaper The Pioneer Press was re-approved as the town's official newspaper of record. In keeping with past practice, the township will also print public notices in the Country Messenger.

Gopher bounty The gopher bounty was approved to continue at $1.50 per pair of rear feet.

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Dave Wilson shows off one of two benches installed at the Scandia Veterans Memorial March 14.

BY JUDY RYDEEN CONTRIBUTING WRITER

After four years of planning and construction, the Scandia Veterans Memorial took another big step toward completion on

March 14 with the installation of two granite benches. The granite matches the granite in the monument.

Bench One was donated by the Elsenpeter, Granberg and Rydeen families.

Bench Two was donated by the Wilson family.

Installation of the final memorial bricks on the wall will be completed as soon as the weather warms up. Over 200 bricks have been dedicated for the project.

Ales and Owls: Unraveling the mysteries of the St. Croix Valley saw-whet owl

Improving soil health, measuring economic benefits, learning from other farmers

BY ANGIE HONG EAST METRO WATER

Can sustainable farming practices provide economic benefits as well? A recent study by the National Association of Conservation Districts and Datu Research found that using cover crops and/or no-till can generate an economic return of over $100 per acre. In a nutshell, the study followed four farmers in the Upper Mississippi River Basin for three years as they implemented cover crops and no-till agriculture. On average, the farmers cut fertilizer costs by up to $50 per acre; cut erosion repair costs by up to $16 per acre; and increased yields by SEE FARMING, PAGE 2

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Local owl researcher Jennifer Vieth will share stories about tracking the saw-whet owl at a March 29 event.

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Spring is on the way, and along with the snow melting, the birds will begin chirping and hooting. Many forms of wildlife call the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway home, including the saw-whet owl.

These tiny creatures weigh only as much as eight Oreo cookies, yet travel distances in excess of 800 miles.

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Lift Bridge Brewery on March 29. The National Park Service and St. Croix River Association will host the event and will also be on hand to answer your questions and help plan your next trip to the Riverway.

Jennifer Vieth, local owl researcher and Executive Director of the Carpenter Nature Center in Hastings SEE OWLS, PAGE 2

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It’s almost cycling season: Rules of the road FARMING: Sustainability Cycling Scandia supports bike/car safety

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[Editor’s note: The following excerpt from the “Minnesota Bicycling Handbook” was submitted by Cycling Scandia and is used with permission from the Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota.]

Motorists who don't follow the rules of the road endanger bicyclists. They often “don't see” cyclists, or don't understand the road hazards and conditions that bicyclists face.

Motorists also often misjudge the speed of bicyclists. Help protect yourself by riding smart, following all traffic laws, and riding predictably, consistently, and attentively.

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Cyclists gathered near the intersection of Oakhill Road and Olinda Trail last summer.

as bicycles must yield space to motor vehicles that occupy space first.

This rule applies both between intersections and at intersections.

Like motor vehicles, bicyclists must also yield when changing lanes.

First Come, First Served Just like other vehicles, bikes have a right to space on the road.

Other vehicles must yield space to bikes that occupy a space first, just

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Yield to Crossing Traffic Drivers entering the roadway from driveways and alleys, must

Financial Focus

Time for Financial “Spring Cleaning” The days are longer and the temperatures are warmer – so it must be spring. For many of us, that means it’s time for some spring cleaning. But why stop with sprucing up your living space? This year, consider extending the “spring cleaning” concept to your ¿nancial environment, too.

How can you tidy your ¿nances? Here are some suggestions: • “De-clutter” your portfolio. As you go through your home during your spring cleaning rounds, you may notice that you’ve acquired a lot of duplicate objects – do you really need ¿ve mops?

– or at least some things you can no longer use, like a computer that hasn’t worked since 2010. You can create some valuable space by getting rid of these items. And the same principle can apply to your investment portfolio, because over the years you may well have acquired duplicate investments that aren’t really helping you move toward your goals. You may also own some investments, which, while initially ¿tting in to your overall strategy, no longer do so. You could be better off by selling your “redundant” investments and using the proceeds to purchase new ones that will provide more value.

• Get organized. During your spring cleaning, one of your key goals may be to get organized. So you might want to rearrange the tools in your garage or establish a new ¿ling system in your home of¿ce. Proper organization is also important to investors – and it goes beyond having your brokerage and 401(k) statements in nice neat piles. For example, you may have established IRAs with different ¿nancial services companies. By moving them to one provider, you may save some fees and reduce your paperwork, but, more important, you may ¿nd that such a move actually helps you better manage your investments. You’ll know exactly where your money is going, and it could be easier to follow a single investment strategy. Also, with all your IRAs in one place, it will be much easier for you to manage the required minimum distributions you must start taking when you turn 70-1/2. (These distributions are not required for Roth IRAs.) • Protect your family’s ¿nancial future. When cleaning up this spring, you may notice areas of concern around protecting your home – perhaps there’s a crack in your window, or your fence is damaged or part of your chimney is crumbling. Your ¿nancial independence – and that of your family – also needs protection. Is your life insurance suf¿cient to pay for your mortgage, college for your kids and perhaps some retirement funds for your spouse? Do you have disability insurance that can provide you with some income if you become ill or injured and can’t work for a while? Have you considered the high costs of long-term care, such as an extended nursing home stay? A ¿nancial professional can help you determine if your insurance coverage is adequate for all these needs.

Consider putting these spring cleaning suggestions to work. They may help you keep your ¿nancial house in good shape for all the seasons.

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

yield to traffic on the roadway to be entered or crossed. Yielding means looking until you see that no traffic is so close as to be a danger.

Before changing lanes, bikes must check to see that a space is clear. If it is not clear, a bicycle must yield to a car in that space before making the change.

Content from the “Minnesota Bicycling Handbook” used with permission from the Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota (BikeMN).

View the full handbook with additional safety, bike law, and rules of the road information at www.bikemn.org/handbook.

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will share stories about tracking the Saw-whet owl and its migratory patterns. “This particular owl is very good at camouflaging itself, making it difficult to track,” said Vieth. “You might not realize it, but how you landscape your own yard can really make a big impact on helping this and all birds to thrive.”

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 Na-

tional Scenic Riverway.

The St. Croix River Association (SCRA) is the official partner for the Riverway.

“One of our goals in celebrating the 50th anniversary of the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway is to ensure we take care of this national treasure and all of its inhabitants for centuries to come,”said Deb Ryun, Executive Director, St. Croix River Association. “Understanding and educating ourselves and others about all kinds of wildlife that live along the Riverway is important to achieving this goal.”

Ales and Owls When: Thursday, March 29, 6 p.m.

Where: Lift Bridge Brewery (1900 Tower Drive, Stillwater) Details: Tickets are Free - https://alesandowls.eventbrite.com. For more information, visit the SCRA website and Facebook page.

up to $76 per acre (www.nacdnet.org/soil-health-research).

Of the four farms included in the study, the Moore Farm in northern Iowa was most similar to farmland in Minnesota in terms of climate, soils, and topography. Operator Frank Moore farms 1200 acres of corn and soybeans and had already been practicing no-till agriculture for 30 years. In 2014, he decided to experiment with cover crops as well, planting annual rye and cereal rye over the winter. Initially, the cover crops cost Moore about $22 per acre in net revenue, but after three years, his initial investment began to pay off. In 2016, Moore found that he no longer had to spend time or money to repair erosion in his fields and he observed fewer problems with weed pressure and white mold in soybeans.

Cover crops help to prevent erosion and return nutrients to the soil between late fall and early spring when many farm fields are left bare. In addition to rye, other common cover crops include oats, barley and wheat (cool season grasses); and red clover, vetch and daikon radish (cool season broadleaves).

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has a crop chart with information about 66 crops that can be planted individually or in mixtures (www.ars.usda.gov/plains-area/mandan-nd/ ngprl/docs/cover-crop-chart).

Though a handful of farmers in Washington County are using cover crops, Washington Conservation District staff have spoken with many who believe that Minnesota is too far north to use cover crops successfully. Frank Moore heard the same from people in his area when he began looking for guidance four years ago. Despite the fact that cover crops increased his annual costs during the first few years, however, Moore plans to continue using them and expects to see a pay-off in future years due to reduced nitrogen needs, better yields, and less erosion damage.

Sustainable farming practices that improve soil health can benefit property owners who rent their land as well. From a landowner’s perspective, it makes sense to choose a renter who will protect the long-term health of the land so that it remains an asset into the future. Toward this end, the Drake University Agricultural Law Center has developed “The Landowner’s Guide to Sustainable Farm Leasing,” with guidance for incorporating practices such as cover cropping, buffers, and rotational grazing into rental agreements (mnwcd.squarespace.com/s/ Guide-to-Sustainable-Farm-Leasing.pdf) This spring, Washington Conservation District and the Sustainable Farming Association of Minnesota will partner to host Soil Health Cafe Chats in Marine on St. Croix (March 27) and Hastings (March 29). These free events will be an informal opportunity for local farmers to network and learn from one another about cover crops and other practices to improve soil health. Conservation District staff will also share information about grants and incentive programs.

Join a Café Chat in your area: • March 27, 9:30am-noon in Marine on St Croix: MN Food Association, 14220 Ostlund Trl N. • March 29, 9:30am-noon in Hastings: American Legion Post 47, 50 Sibley St. Both events are free and will include coffee and rolls. No RSVP required.

Angie Hong is an educator for East Metro Water www.mnwcd.org/emwrep - which includes Brown’s Creek, Carnelian Marine - St. Croix, Comfort Lake – Forest Lake, Middle St. Croix, Ramsey Washington-Metro, Rice Creek, South Washington and Valley Branch Watersheds, Cottage Grove, Dellwood, Forest Lake, Grant, Hugo, Lake Elmo, Newport, Oak Park Heights, Oakdale, Stillwater, St. Paul Park, West Lakeland, Willernie and Woodbury, Washington County and the Washington Conservation District.

Contact her at 651-330-8220 x.35 or angie.hong@mnwcd.org.

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MARCH 22 Electricity of Life Join Marine Community Library for an author talk on Thursday, March 22, 7 p.m., at the historic Marine Village Hall. Free. Join T. H. Harbinger, author of “The Electricity of Life,” will explore how Otto and Viola Schmitt invented a crucial technology that helped win World War II, and then went on to establish the field of biomedical engineering in Minnesota.

MARCH 25 Music Series Third in the Sunday 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.

MARCH 29 Passover Seder Come to Elim Lutheran Church in Scandia, Thursday, March 29, for a Passover Seder, 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. The Seder will be followed by 7 p.m.

Maundy Thursday Worship. The Seder is an ancient, sacred festival that is celebrated by our Jewish friends across the globe as they relive their

beginnings as a people and pass down the story to the generations. Join us as we partake of the ritual dialog and symbolic foods followed by a beef brisket dinner. All ages from our community are invited to attend!

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by March 21. $10/adults, children and youth free.

Call 651-433-2723 or stop by the main office at Elim Lutheran.

APRIL 8 Pancake Breakfast A pancake breakfast fundraiser for Scandia Preschool with the help of the Scandia-Marine Lions will be held at Elim Lutheran Church from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., Sunday, April 8.

APRIL 12 DFL East Metro Senior Caucus Bob Mokos, a gun survivor, and Kathi Vanderwall, a spokesperson for Moms Demand Action, will be the featured speakers at the Thursday, April 12, 11:30 a.m. event to be held at Sgt. Pepper’s Bar and Grill (930 Helena Ave. N., Oakdale). All are welcome to attend. Participants buy their own lunch and are eligible for a door prize.

APRIL 13 Woodcocks and Wine Friday, April 13 from 7 to 9 p.m. Enjoy a glass of wine at Warner Nature Center while learning about the fascinating mating ritual of the American woodcock.

Then head out for a short

hike to the prairie to quietly and patiently wait for the chance to see the infamous timberdoodle twirl. Dress in light colors. Ages 21+, registration is limited and due by April 11. Cost, $5 WNC Friends/SMM members; $7 nonmembers.

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.

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Gospel concert and sing-along

Herp Hike Sunday, June 3 from 3 to 5 p.m. Join Warner Nature Center for a fun afternoon learning about amphibians and reptiles!

The program will begin with a short program inside meeting our live captive herps, followed by a hike through Warner’s forest to the lake where we will try catching tadpoles and frogs. All ages.

Registration deadline: June 1. Cost, $7 WNC Friends/SMM members; $10 nonmembers.

Sunday, April 15, at 4 p.m. the Elim Foundation, Scandia, will host gospel group The Fleshpots of Egypt for “Pick’N—It’s on the Foundation” a free Gospel Concert and sing-along at the Elim Church. Potluck supper will follow; please bring a side dish or dessert to share, the Foundation will provide pulled pork sandwiches and beverages. This event is in thankfulness and gratitude for the generous donors of the Elim Foundation in the past 20 years allowing for sharing and growing through Christian outreach. Come and enjoy this lively and fun evening of music and fellowship. Bring friends too!

JUNE 11-15 Summer Science/Art Camp for Kids!

Sponsored by Marine Community Library.

Each morning a different science and art presenter will direct students in activities. Dates: June 11-15 for children going into grades 1-3. June 18-22 for children going into grades 4-6. Time: 9 a.m. to noon. Class size is 15. $30 per child.

Registration required, go to Upcoming Events at: http://marinecommunitylibrary.org/

APRIL 22 Music Series Fourth in the Sunday afternoon folk music series at the historic Taylors Falls Memorial Community Center (312 Government Street), Amanda Oliver and the New Pedestrians perform contemporary blues, bluegrass and country rock. Family-friendly

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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.

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

Fly Fishing for Adults Tues., Wed. and Thurs.

6:30 to 9 p.m. Check out this unique program for adults! Join WNC director, Ron Lawrenz, for three evenings to learn the basics of fly-fishing.

This includes a review of equipment and how to rig it, fly tying basics and tying a fly or two, casting instruction, and finally spending an evening fishing hefty sunfish and bass with flies you have tied. All fly rods and reels are provided.

Registration is limited to 10 adults and due by June 15. Cost $90 WNC Friends/SMM members; $100 non-members.

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. Led by trained facilitators who have a family member with mental illness, the support groups help families

Alcoholics Anonymous

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.

Camera Club The St. Croix Valley Camera Club meets the third Monday of each month, 7 p.m. at the Chicago County Government Center in Center City. The group will not meet July 2018. 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.

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Keep on protesting

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his past week, a month after a former student shot and killed 17 students and staff at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, high school students locally and across the nation staged a walkout to protest gun violence.

The protests were scheduled to last 17 minutes – one minute for each of the victims of the shooting.

The stated goal of many of these walkouts is to get politicians to do something about school safety and gun violence.

The students from Parkland have been actively lobbying their state and federal lawmakers for action on gun control.

Florida Governor Rick Scott signed the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act into law on March 9. The meatightens gun laws and allows Publisher sure for teachers to be armed in schools.

One provision of the law raises Tom Stangl the minimum age to purchase a firearm to 21 from 18.

Part of the new law is known as the Coach Aaron Feis Guardian Program, which arms some teachers if both the local school district and local sheriff's department agree. The $67 million provision is named after the coach who shielded students with his own body and died in last month's shooting.

The appropriation includes more than $69 million for mental health assistance in schools, more than $25 million for replacing a building at Marjory Stoneman Douglas and $98 million for hardening security of school buildings.

Other provisions of the law include banning the sale or possession of bump fire stocks, giving law enforcement greater power to seize weapons and ammunition from those deemed mentally unfit, and additional funding for armed school resource officers.

The measure passed in record time and has people on both sides of the issue upset.

Those in favor of tighter restrictions wanted the measure to go further. Gun rights advocates feel that the measure restricts second amendment rights.

Scott praised the efforts of the students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School to get the legislation passed quickly in the waning days of Florida’s legislative session.

It is easy for everyone to agree that students deserve to be safe in the classroom. When it comes to how this safety is be achieved, consensus quickly dissipates.

It is easy to suggest that restricting gun purchases will help, far more difficult to get all of the various loopholes closed and ensure that constitutional rights are respected and preserved.

Arming teachers sounds like a great idea, but who ensures that teachers get the proper firearms training? How can the weapons in the school be safely stored? Who pays for the extra liability coverage?

Getting more mental health measures in place and common sense protections when it comes to restriction of purchases and allowing law enforcement to take weapons away from those who may present a threat to themselves or others are great ideas. How do we make sure that the basic rights of due process are afforded to everyone? Our society’s track record on mental health is not good.

Too often, people who are difficult to deal with or a nuisance are shipped off to mental health hospitals.

Who will protect them?

I applaud the students for protesting. I encourage them and all of us to engage in a lively debate about safety. Hopefully, we can find some common ground and common sense solutions to protect us all.

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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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR To the good citizens of May Township I am truly grateful for, and humbled by, your support this election, voting me onto the May

Town Board for an 8th term. It is a privilege to serve you on the Board, a responsibility I have always taken seriously, and have met with passion and hard work, and with a little humor at times. When I retired

from my career in 1997, I was asked by friends to run for Town Board.

So again, retirement can wait.

You have long-serving Town Board members: John Adams for 22 years, myself for 21 years and

John Pazlar for 17 years.

Although we have not always agreed on specific issues, we have all been dedicated to one thing, just doing the best job we can for the Town to SEE LETTERS, PAGE 5

Wisconsin’s first ever wild elk hunt

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he news of Wisconsin’s fall 2018 managed elk hunt has to be the greatest wildlife story in the history of the Badger State surpassing the reintroduction of wild turkey. When you look back and see that the last wild elk in Wisconsin was shot in the late 1800s and that that the second attempt at reintroduction in the 1930s failed miserably, this latest reintroduction of elk is an amazing story.

It all started when 25 elk were live trapped in Michigan, then released into the wilds of north central Wisconsin near the tiny burg of Clam Lake. I traveled there last year to hear elk bugle and possibly capture a bull on film. Although I was too Wild River late for the bugling/mating rituals I did find and photograph a big bull Trails elk just a few miles out of Clam Lake. Seeing that massive animal Jim Bennett wandering the wilds of Wisconsin made it easy to envision them back

in Badger Land prior to early settlement.

Ten bull-only harvest tags will be available for the fall 2018 hunt of which 4 will go to Wisconsin residents and one other tag to a Wisconsin resident through a raffle conducted by the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, a major supporter in the reintroduction plan from day one. The remaining tags will be shared with the six Wisconsin Chippewa Tribes as part of federal court rulings.

In the movie “Jeremiah Johnson” there is one scene where Johnson, played by Robert Redford, shoots an elk under the guidance of an ancient trapper, “Bear Claw” Chris Lapp, played by Will Geer.

After shooting the elk and skinning off the hide to barter, they talk about the great taste of elk. They wonder why any idiot would prefer eating hog down below rather than elk up in the mountains. I agree with Bear Claw. I too would argue there isn’t a finer tasting meat to put on your table than elk.

Of course, prior to harvesting the animal, hunters SEE BENNETT, PAGE 5

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Valley residents demand

Upside-Down Walnut Maple Cake

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love maple syrup. I have written about it a couple times before. When I see the taps on the trees, I can’t help but think about eating fresh maple syrup. The rich caramel-vanilla flavor pairs well with most nuts, fruits and grains.

I use it occasionally in place of sugar on hot cereal, in homemade salad dressings, whipped with butter for lovely spread over a slice of multigrain toast. Or I use it to replace sugar in a recipe.

Lately, I’ve run into to a few people who try to convince me that eating maple syrup is better for you than refined sugar. They say, “It’s high in riboflavin, magnesium, zinc and calcium.” True, but other foods are just as full of those same and don't have all the Wild Chow nutrients calories that go with it. The tiny ¼ cup serving of maple syrup has 200 Lisa Erickson calories.

Maple syrup is a treat and should be treated as such. It can be used in place of small amounts of sugar for salad dressing. It’s hard to substitute it for a cookie recipe, but it can be done.

The general rule is 1 cup sugar to 2/3 cup maple syrup and reduce the amount of liquid in the recipe by 1/4 cup. Plus, the maple flavor may change how your recipe will taste. Also, some websites recommend reducing the oven temperature by 25 degrees.

Upside-Down Walnut Maple Cake Adapted from Sageca Serves 8

1 cup maple syrup, divided ½ cup chopped walnuts ¼ cup butter 1 egg ½ cup milk ½ cup sugar 1 cup cake flour 2 tsp. baking powder ½ tsp. salt Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside. Butter a 9-inch round cake pan and sprinkle walnuts on the bottom. Pour ½ cup of the maple syrup over the nuts and set aside.

In another bowl, with an electric mixer, cream the butter; then add the sugar and beat for 1 minute. Add the egg and milk until combined. Gently fold the flour mixture into the batter. Pour the batter over the maple syrup and nuts. Bake for 30 minutes. Cool slightly and run a knife around the sides of the pan to release the cake. Flip the cake upside down onto a serving platter. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream and pour the remaining maple syrup over each serving.

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preserve what we have out here. None of us will be at this forever, and you will be electing new board members at some point. Hopefully those who run will state their position on key issues,

and be open about what their goals are for the Town. The voters deserve to know this.

Again, thank you.

Bill Voedisch Town of May

Workforce Center will sponsor Mini Job Fair The Washington County Workforce Center will sponsor a Mini Job Fair 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday, March 22, at the Woodbury Workforce Center.

The Workforce Center is at 2150 Radio Drive in Woodbury.

Employers participating will be Express Employment Professionals, Hy-Vee, Railcrew Express, UPS, and USIC. See http://bit.ly/2FBmchB to register. Job seekers should bring their resumes.

For questions regarding accessibility or accommodations, call 651-275-8665.

Fair election!

Mary Ann Tinkersly sat one row to my left and one seat ahead of me in algebra class during the spring of 1998, and no amount of studying was going to make up for the confusion she created in my brain cells each day during fourth period.

In June, Mary Ann and I began walking our lambs together in anticipation of the FFA judging at the upcoming Spring County Fair.

My lamb, Archibald, was looking fit. Mary Ann’s entry, Snowflake, was in pristine condition by the time August rolled around and was a favorite to win.

The most memorable days of my growing up years occurred in late August 1998. The anticipation was palpable as three historically significant events converged at one time and in one place.

First, the mayoral election.

Everyone expected the election to be concluded prior to kicking off the county fair on Wednesday.

But there we were, still listening to Raymond Cooper broadcast the evils of the Federal Reserve System, as well as those of his opponent. The front page of The Lennox Valley Hometown News, normally filled with stories related to fair competitions and visiting celebrities, was filled with articles about the previous week’s ballot count and Juliet Stoughton’s decision to bow out of the upcoming run-off, allowing “Silver Tongue” Dick Bland to face Raymond Cooper “mano a mano.”

Second, the scheduled appearance of Tangi Blevins and the Heavenly Hosts Friday night at the fair. Each year in late August,

most of the excitement, especially among the Valley’s female population, was reserved for the lineup of pseudo-celebrities who made their way through the county fair circuit, and 1998 was no exception.

Not since “Mr. Sound Effects” Wes Harrison visited Spring County in 1983 had a celebrity of this stature made an appearance.

It was hard to imagine which was subject to more discussion, the fair or the election, as Wednesday began. Iris Long, editor of the Hometown News, wrote as much in her weekly editorial.

“Every town,” Iris began, “deserves a week each year to take a break from the ordinary. What better way than to watch our youth display their prize-winning animals, ride a Ferris wheel, or see our favorite entertainers in person?”

“This week,” she continued, “we will enjoy our fair, but at the same time we have important business at hand.” She was, of course, writing about the mayoral election.

“Let me suggest,” she wrote, “we face reality and see Raymond Cooper for who he really is.”

She went on to detail Cooper’s antics, from the egg price-fixing scheme to his conversion at the Lutheran church.

“Join me,” she continued, “in voting for Dick Bland for mayor of Lennox Valley.” She concluded her editorial, “When election day is over Thursday evening, we can all take a collective breath and enjoy our children, our fair and our community in the way they are meant to be enjoyed.”

The third memorable event was, of course, the FFA judging. As

much as I had prepared for this day, in my heart I wanted Mary Ann to win. As I sat in my stall trimming the wool on Archibald’s legs, I could see Mary Ann brushing Snowflake after bringing her in from a bath.

The livestock were kept in a barn next to the Pavilion, which housed displays from gutter companies, real estate agents and the John Deere dealer from Springfield. The Pavilion was usually relatively quiet, with folks walking through to look at displays and fill out cards, hoping to win a used car, ironing board, or some other valuable prize.

The fair gates opened on Wednesday at 11 a.m., allowing folks to wander through and look over livestock before competitions began at 2 p.m. Generally not much happened before the competitions, but this was no normal year. At noon there seemed to be a commotion in the Pavilion, and everyone began to head that way.

When I got to the Pavilion, I could barely believe my eyes.

There was Raymond Cooper, beginning his live broadcast of “Renderings with Raymond” from the Spring County Fair.

As an excited fair-goer handed her baby to the candidate, Raymond pronounced, “You know, I’ve heard Dick Bland doesn’t like babies.”

Seated at a table next to the standing Cooper, Marvin Walsh bellowed, “I heard he hates puppies and kittens, too!”

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hear the elk bugling in the distance that will make neck hair rise and hearts beat fast on the hunt. It’s that bull’s call that announces their territory and for cows to hear that makes an elk hunt so exciting. People readily make annual pilgrimages to hunt elk on foot and horseback to the beautiful places where elk live. The bugling bull also lets other bulls in the area looking to take the harem away know where they are. With two bulls in rut mode and cows to plunder, fighting will erupt with sod flying and antlers locking in combat that are a sight to behold.

Every year hunters from all over the nation head to places like Colorado, Montana, Arizona and New Mexico to hunt wild elk for the thrill and great tasting meat.

I’d never have guessed in my 67 years that Wisconsin hunters would be able to do that in our own back yard!

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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NOTICE OF POSITION OPENING

EVENING CUSTODIAN UNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Position: Unity School District is seeking an evening custodian. The position is Monday thru Friday, 3:00pm-11:30pm.

The position is full-time, 12 months per year, with a competitive wage and full benefit package.

Qualifications: Strong mechanical aptitude, a great work ethic and excellent problem solving skills, teamwork approach and positive communication skills.

Requirements: High school diploma and general knowledge of cleaning equipment.

How to Apply: Qualified, interested persons should apply by completing a Unity School District Employment Application. The application is available on Unity School’s website, under Employment Opportunities.

Once the application is complete, please send by email or by mail to: Amanda Warner Unity School District 1908 150th Street/Hwy 46 North Balsam Lake, WI 54810-7267 awarner@unity.k12.wi.us

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Messenger will hold second annual contest for community directory cover The Messenger invites residents and visitors to submit photographs for the cover of this year’s community directory.

The directory is published in late spring and distributed in Osceola, Dresser, St. Croix Falls, East Farmington, Scandia, Marine on St. Croix and May Township.

Preference will be given to high-resolution photos taken in the distribution area.

The entry deadline is April 15. Please send photos to graphics@ osceolasun.com.

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Melissa Ward submitted the winning photo for the 2017-2018 community directory.

The Messenger is again inviting photographers to submit their favorite local photos for the cover of this year’s directory.

Application Deadline: March 23, 2018 Unity School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability.

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NOTICE OF POSITION OPENING

FACILITY MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN UNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Position: Unity School District is seeking a facility maintenance technician. The position is Monday thru Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm. The position is full-time, 12 months per year, with a competitive wage and full benefit package.

Qualifications: Strong mechanical aptitude, a great work ethic and excellent problem solving skills, teamwork approach and positive communication skills. Knowledge of electrical, plumbing, chiller, broiler operations. Understanding of preventative maintenance approach.

Requirements: High school diploma and general knowledge of maintenance tools and equipment.

Driver’s License with acceptable driving record.

Previous training and/or experience with HVAC systems. HWAC, pool, broiler, facility certifications are preferred.

How to Apply: Qualified, interested persons should apply by completing a Unity School District Employment Application. The application is available on Unity School’s website, under Employment Opportunities.

Once the application is complete, please send by email or by mail to: Amanda Warner Unity School District 1908 150th Street/Hwy 46 North Balsam Lake, WI 54810-7267 awarner@unity.k12.wi.us Application Deadline: March 23, 2018 Unity School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability.

Position: The Facilities Director position will have primary responsibility for maintenance, operation, safety, security and all related functions, for all District buildings and sites. The Director is responsible for overseeing the operations and maintenance of all district buildings and grounds, operations budget, capital improvements and repairs, purchase of operations-related equipment and supplies and other general responsibilities related to the position.

The Director provides supervision for all custodial, maintenance, and grounds personnel.

Qualifications: Position requires a balance of supervisory and technical expertise. Applicant must possess excellent interpersonal skills to provide leadership and supervision of custodial, maintenance, and grounds staff. Strong motivational skills, organizational skills, and problem-solving skills, are essential to this position. Previous experience and knowledge of maintenance, operations, automated buildings systems, construction and supervision is required. Preference given to additional supervisory/ management training, and project management experience.

Requirements: Proven experience in an educational and institutional setting. Perference given to Facility Manager Certification or ability to successfully complete required training/courses within first two years of employment. Condidate will posses a combination of education, experience, knowledge and training.

Specifications: Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Salaried, Full-Time, 12 Month position, day shift, Monday-Friday, with additional hours as needed.

How to Apply: Please send a district application, letter of interest, current resume, and three references to: Unity School District, Attn: Brandon W. Robinson, Superintendent, 1908 150th St./Hwy 46 N, Balsam Lake, WI 54810.

Application Deadline: March 23, 2018 Unity School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability.

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Restored wetland has big impact on health of Moody Lake When the Comfort Lake-Forest Lake Watershed District (CLFLWD) worked with one farmer to restore one wetland that fed one small fishing lake, the result was a 60 percent reduction in phosphorous loading to Moody Lake within six months.

Excess phosphorous is the number one source of pollution to freshwater lakes and results in increased algae growth.

The wetland restoration began by scooping out decades worth of accumulated sediment from cattle manure and farm runoff and reestablishing native wetland plants. With this one project, the CLFLWD eliminated the primary source of pollution entering Moody Lake and provided benefit to other lakes and rivers downstream that eventually flow into the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway.

Fourth-generation farmer Craig Mattson, 67, now raises 30 head of registered black Angus and about 400 acres of corn, beans and hay about a half-mile north of Moody Lake. At its peak, Mattson’s dairy operation included 175 head of milk cows, steers and calves.

He sold the dairy herd in 2000. However, the decades of accumulated manure and other farm runoff remained in the wetland sediment downhill from the farmyard, and continued to release phosphorous downstream with every rainfall and snowmelt.

“The way my dad poured cement around here, he poured a lot of cement to make things easier, handier and more efficient. When it rained, I didn’t have to wash the cement off because (the manure) went right down to the swamp,” Mattson said.

Years later, with its postcard-perfect red barn and neat white fences, the farmyard and cattail-filled water, the wetland showed no overt signs of pollution.

However the farm was actually discharging a high level of phosphorous to Moody Lake.

Moody was then discharging phosphorous to nearby Bone Lake.

Both lakes are within the CLFLWD hydrologic boundary and eventually drain to Little and Big Comfort Lakes. Moody and both Comfort lakes are in Chisago County, and Bone Lake is in Washington County.

Moody Lake was first identified as a potential major source of phosphorous loading to the Bone Lake subwatershed in the CLFLWD comprehensive plan. Further intensive diagnostic work within the Moody Lake subwatershed confirmed

Lake-Forest Lake Watershed District administrator.

The detailed diagnostic monitoring made it possible to focus within the Moody Lake drainage area.

Before it committed to cleaning up Moody Lake, the watershed district identified the major sources of pollution and then determined not only whether clean up was possible but also whether it was worth the cost.

“There was always the potential, even if it was not always a clear-water state, that we could introduce the right kind of science and the practices and in-lake treatment to get it there,” Kinney said.

The watershed district has always sought sustainable solutions and emphasizes adaptive management principles, supported by sound scientific technologies and methods, and to develop fiscally responsible and integrated approaches to water management.

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With its postcard-perfect red barn and neat white fences, the wetland on the Mattson farm showed no overt signs of pollution. However, it was discharging a high level of phosphorous to Moody Lake.

and quantified the pollutant load and targeted the major source points.

Two main drainage areas feed Moody Lake with initial tests showing a much higher nutrient load coming from the west. Strategic monitoring over 18 months narrowed and then confirmed the primary source as the “Mattson slough.”

“We did have a lot of cattle here. They told me there was too much phosphorus and I was polluting too much,” Mattson said, referring to conversations with watershed district staff.

“It was better for Bone Lake, it was better for Moody Lake, it was better for Comfort Lake.

And my son-in-law is kind of an outdoors person, a hunter.”

Samples taken from the wetland’s upper layers showed the phosphorus was two to 10 times more concentrated than

it would be under typical wetland conditions.

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency listed Moody Lake as impaired for nutrients in 2010.

“I just couldn’t believe it. The way it sounded, it was just me. I thought it was maybe from lawn services, from north of me coming this way,” Mattson said. “But they said a majority was in my swamp.”

So he agreed to allow the watershed district’s excavation and restoration project.

The work was part of a $537,375 wetland rehabilitation meant to cut phosphorus-loading in Moody Lake by 445 pounds a year.

A $429,300 Clean Water Fund grant from the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) and a $78,000 MPCA grant helped cover the cost. The watershed district provided

Drain and Sewer Line Cleaning Sewer Line Thawing High Pressure Jetting Septic Tank Cleaning & Repairs Lift Station Pump Repairs Sewage Treatment System Installation Full Service Excavation

a $107,320 match.

In October, tests confirmed the Mattson wetland excavation single handedly achieved a 60 percent reduction in nutrient loading to Moody Lake. The district’s

goal was an 80 percent reduction resulting from projects at two sites.

“We could literally have done hundreds of practices and never gotten to the solution,” said Mike Kinney, Comfort

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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, April 3, 2018 beginning at 7:00 p.m. to consider the following:

Request by Jon Olson, on behalf of property owners Gerald and Judith Olson, for approval of a Variance to construct a driveway within the wetland setback at the parcel on Manning Avenue with Property ID 07.032.20.31.0003.

The property is more specifically described as follows:

Part of Section 7, Township 032, Range 020 Washington County, MN. Approximately 17.6 acres.

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

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

Brenda Eklund Deputy Clerk

Dated: March 7, 2018 Published in The Country Messenger March 21, 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, April 3, 2018 beginning at 7:00 p.m. to consider the following: Request by Sean Maloney for approval of a Variance to construct a

garage at 22331 Peabody Trail North that would be closer to the right-ofway than the primary structure.

The property is more specifically described as follows: Part of Section 12, Township 032, Range 020 Washington County, MN Anyone wishing to express their opinion on this proposal will be heard at the public hearing. This notice is given pursuant to the Development Code of the City of Scandia.

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

Brenda Eklund Deputy Clerk Dated: March 7, 2018 Published in The Country Messenger March 21, 2018 CITY OF SCANDIA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS

BY THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the City of Scandia will meet in the Board Room of the Scandia Community/Senior Center, 14727 209th St. N., on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 beginning at 7:00 p.m. to consider the following: An Ordinance to amend Chapter 5 of the City of Scandia Development Code, Shoreland Management Regulations. The current ordinance is being updated based on the MnDNR new model Shoreland Ordinance.

And An Ordinance to amend Chapter 2, Sections 2.8 and 2.9 of the City of Scandia Development Code, to permit Planned Unit Developments as a Conditional Use in the Village Mixed Use A and B Districts.

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

Answers

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. The draft ordinance is also available on the City’s website (www. ci.scandia.mn.us).

Brenda Eklund March 7, 2018 Published in The Country Messenger March 21, 2018 CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 1. The exact name under which the business is or will be conducted: YATransportation.

2. The address of the principal place of business: 2409 Eyrie Drive, Woodbury, MN 55129.

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: Yasir Ahmed Ali, 2409 Eyrie Drive, Woodbury, MN 55129.

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: Yasir Ahmed Ali, owner.

Dated March 5, 2018.

Filed with the State of Minnesota.

Published in The Country Messenger March 21 and March 28, 2018

CITY OF MARINE ON ST. CROIX WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 180218-01 ORDINANCE NO. 150 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MARINE ON ST. CROIX AMENDING THE CITY CODE CHAPTER 5 REGARDING DOGS AND OTHER ANIMALS THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARINE ON ST. CROIX DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: WHEREAS, the City is desirous of amending the City Code Chapter 5.01, Subd. 5 regarding Dogs, Licensing and Other Provisions.

NOW, THEREFORE, it is ordained as follows: 1. Chapter 5.01, Subdivision 5 is hereby amended to read as follows: Subd. 5. Any dog found running at large in violation of any provisions of this ordinance may be captured and impounded by a peace officer of the City or by a party designated by resolution of the City Council.

Such peace officer or designee is authorized to go on private property other than into dwelling house to affect such capture. If not claimed within five (5) calendar days after capture and impounding, the peace officer or designee is authorized to destroy the impounded dog in a humane manner. An impounded dog may be claimed by the owner within five days after the capture and impounding by paying the boarding fee, animal control officer fee, license fee due under this ordinance, including a penalty for late issuance of license, and handling fee to the City of ten dollars ($10.00). The impound fee shall be $175. The foregoing fees are in addition to and not in lieu of the general liability of the dog owner under Subd. 16 of this ordinance as amended. No animal shall be retrieved from impound without proof of current rabies vaccination.

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

WHEREUPON, said Ordinance was declared passed and adopted this 8th day of March, 2018.

BY: Glen Mills, Mayor Attest: Lynette Peterson, City Clerk Published in The Country Messenger March 21, 2018

SECTION 00100 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 2018 Street Improvements Project City of Scandia, MN RECEIPT AND OPENING OF PROPOSALS: Sealed proposals for the work described below will be received at the Office of the City Administrator, City of Scandia, 14727 209th Street N., Scandia, MN 55073-8503 until 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at which time the bids will be opened and publicly read.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK: The work includes the construction of approximately: 172,000 SY Bituminous Pavement Reclamation 1,350 CY Common Excavation 43,000 TN Bituminous Wear Course Pavement 1,400 LF Concrete Culverts (15” to 24”) 1500 LF CMP Culverts (15”) 60 LF 54” Arch CMP 1 LS 8’X 5’ Box Culvert 2 EA Concrete Culvert Rehabilitation 4,800 LF Guardrail together with erosion control, restoration and numerous related items of work, all in accordance with Plans and Specifications.

PLANHOLDERS LIST, ADDENDUMS AND BID TABULATION: The planholders list, addendums and bid tabulations will be available for download on-line at www.bolton-menk.com or www.questcdn.com. Any addendums may also be distributed by mail, fax or email.

TO OBTAIN BID DOCUMENTS: Complete digital project bidding documents are available at www.boltonmenk.com or www.questcdn.com. You may view the digital plan documents for free by entering Quest project #5574586 on the website’s Project Search page. Documents may be downloaded for $20.00.

Please contact QuestCDN.com at 952-233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance in free membership registration, viewing, downloading, and working with this digital project information. An optional paper set of project documents is also available for a nonrefundable price of $120.00 per set, which includes applicable sales tax and shipping. Please make your check payable to Bolton & Menk, Inc. and send it to 2035 County Road D East, Maplewood, MN 55109-5314, (651) 704-9970, fax (651) 704-9971.

BID SECURITY: A certified check or proposal bond in the amount of not less than 5 percent of the total amount bid, drawn in favor of City of Scandia shall accompany each bid.

OWNER’S RIGHTS RESERVED: The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any irregularities and informalities therein and to award the Contract to other than the lowest bidder if, in their discretion, the interest of the Owner would be best served thereby.

Dated: February 20, 2018 Neil Soltis, City Administrator Published in The Country Messenger March 21, 2018

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WETLAND: Phosphorus reduction in Moody Lake FROM PAGE 7

The CLFLWD years of diagnostic and scientific research has concluded that major shifts in lake, stream, and river health within the District are primarily from manmade changes to land use.

As a result, the District set long-term goals of pre-development conditions for all water bodies within the District to clean up the existing damage, and by introducing and installing best management practices, prevent future damage from occurring.

To establish predevelopment conditions, the District contracted with the St. Croix Watershed Research Station in February 2016 for a deep core analysis of three lakes, including Moody at the very top of the District’s hydrology boundary. A six-foot sediment core sample was taken from a deep point in Moody Lake that reveals Moody Lake’s trophic history – and the sediment changes in the lake over time. The District analysis was limited to nutrient loading changes and lake ecology changes as measured by the type and amount of algae present since the 1840s.

“It provides us with some understanding as to whether the system was always highly im-

paired, or if it operated under an environment that was capable of being at a clear-water state,” Kinney said.

Moody Lake was likely clearer before European settlement. While algae levels moved from moderate to high after the 1960s, the rate at which sediment and nutrients entered the lake and settled to the bottom has dropped to 1800s levels.

Better agricultural practices, less feedlot runoff and other nutrient reductions within

provements that will be lasting,” Kinney said.

The District’s longterm goal for Moody Lake is 5 feet of clarity and 40µg/L of phosphorus. Moody had measured at 167µg/L when it was placed on the impaired waters list in 2010.

Monitoring will continue at culverts by the Mattson wetland and points closer to the lake. Meanwhile, the small alum treatments planned for the open-water wetlands will bind

Fast Facts about Moody Lake • Moody Lake was added to the impaired waters list in 2010.

• The 45-acre lake lies within the 49-square-mile Comfort Lake-Forest Lake Watershed District.

• Its drainage area encompasses 2,315 acres.

• It is a major drainage into Bone Lake, which is also impaired. the drainage area have resulted in less pollution to Moody Lake.

“We’re aiming at a goal, and the goal is the state standard. But the question simply remains: Is it a realistic goal? Or are we aiming for something that we couldn’t possibly achieve? So that kind of analysis gives you a high level of confidence that all right, yes, we’re on a path where we can use the public’s trusted Clean Water Fund money and make im-

the remaining phosphorus to the wetland bottom.

This winter, improvements are planned at the next wetland downstream, owned by Mattson’s son-in-law, Mark Zaruba.

The District is considering a weir that would raise water levels 6 to 12 inches, allowing more sediment to filter out.

Later, an in-lake alum treatment is planned.

The in-lake alum treatment would bind with the phosphorus in the

lake bottom, making it inert and thereby preventing future release and source of future algae blooms.

Zaruba, 54, a banker at First State Bank of Wyoming and Mattson’s sonin-law, has been farming with Mattson for more than a dozen years, and has purchased two parcels of land from him.

“I guess it’s good that we can contribute to the improvement of the whole watershed with our property,” Zaruba said.

During a late-October visit to Mattson’s farm, Canada geese swam on open water once filled with cattails. A pile of excavated sediment was visible beyond the fence.

Mattson said he was generally happy with the way things turned out.

“It’s nice to see the geese and ducks come in.

If it helps out, I’m glad for it, I guess,” Mattson said. “I don’t want to leave my life and say, ‘Oh Craig did this wrong,’ and, ‘Craig should have done that.’ I want to leave on a happy note.”

More information on this project including photographs and video can be found online at http://www.clflwd.org/ Moody_Lake_Wetland_ Rehabilitation_Project. php

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Forest Hills United Methodist Church

Lord of the Lakes Lutheran Church (LCMS)

Osceola United Methodist Church

St. Joseph Catholic Church

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

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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: 9:15 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.

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MARCH 12 At 7:02 a.m. an injured deer on Olinda, south of Old Marine Trail, was reported.

At 12:42 p.m. a report of shots fired came from 126th Street.

At 1:20 p.m. a scam was reported on 185th Street.

At 6:49 p.m. a scam was reported on 209th Street.

MARCH 13 At 7:32 a.m. a driver on St. Croix and Scandia trails was stopped for speeding 70mph/55 zone.

At 8:52 a.m. a medical need was reported on 189th Street.

At 11:03 a.m. a scam was reported on 182nd Street.

At 12:18 p.m. a driver on St. Croix Trail and 235th Street was stopped for speeding 76mph/55 zone.

MARCH 14 At 9:10 a.m. a traffic arrest was made on Manning and Scandia Trail.

At 11:15 a.m. a citizen was assisted on St. Croix Trail.

At 1:40 p.m. a medical need was reported on Scandia Trail.

At 7:03 p.m. loose cattle on Manning and Scandia Trail were reported.

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At 9:36 p.m. a welfare concern on Scandia Trail was reported.

MARCH 16 At 12:01 a.m. a burglar alarm sounded at LeRoux’s on Olinda Trail.

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MARCH 12 At 5:09 p.m. theft of mail was reported on Paragon Avenue.

MARCH 14 At 6:11 p.m. a car vs. deer incident on St. Croix Trail, just south of Sheffield Lane, was reported.

MARCH 15 At 5:51 a.m. a medical need was reported on 150th Street.

At 10:33 a.m. public assistance was needed on Ostlund Trail.

At 5:45 p.m. a medical need was reported on Olinda Trail.

At 8:01 p.m. a 911 call was abandoned; there were two vehicles off the roadway on Paris Avenue and 122nd Street.

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