Country Messenger 04.17.24

A Marine resident’s journey of photographing the world and back

BY MATT ANDERSON EDITOR@COUNTRYMESSENGER.COM

The St. Croix River Valley is an incredibly photogenic location, and likely nobody knows that better than Marine on St. Croix resident Randy “Rudi” Hargesheimer. After finding his passion for photography, and taking pictures around the world, Hargesheimer regularly captures the local beauty of the St. Croix Valley for all to see. Hargesheimer originally grew up in Rochester, MN. He received his degree in Geography with an emphasis on cartography from the U of M in Minneapolis in 1973. But his love for the outdoors called to him, making him decide

to turn down mapping jobs for the United States Government to instead do a 3,000 mile bike ride. In line with his love for the outdoors, he worked for 40 years at Midwest Mountaineering in Minneapolis as the store manager which became the number one outdoor retailer in America.

But photography didn’t always go hand in hand with Hargesheimer’s outdoor travels. The start to that passion happened during one trip that didn’t go as planned.

“I had been doing a lot of these trips with my friends, and they would have cameras and take pictures, and then I would buy pictures from them to document the trips with their photos,”

Hargesheimer said. “Well, I got tired of that and said, ‘I should get my own camera.’” During another long and exciting bike trip up to Alaska, Hargesheimer purchased a Kodak Instamatic camera, with 24 images in film. Unfortunately, those pictures would never be developed.

“I was going to document this entire 3000 mile trip,” he said. “Well, the first picture I tried to take was on top of a mountain in Glacier National Park. And I hit the wrong button. The back of the camera opened up and exposed all the film. I picked the camera up and threw it off the top of the cliff.”

Marine ‘History Spots’ soon available on your smartphone

BY MATT ANDERSON EDITOR@COUNTRYMESSENGER.COM

“History Spots” in Marine on St. Croix will soon be at your fingertips with a quick scan. The Marine on St. Croix City Council green lit a trial project that will set up quick response (QR) codes at certain significant historical sites in the city that can be scanned for detailed information right on a smartphone or other mobile device.

The History Spots are part of a project supported by the Stillwater Area Community Foundation (SACF) that plans to place 70 QR codes available to scan in Stillwater and the surrounding communities including Marine on St. Croix, Grant, Lake Elmo, Oak Park Heights and other surrounding townships. The History Spots project was selected by the SACF as the winner of their Great Idea competition and granted $10,000 to the Washington County Historical Society to implement the project in

DNR reminds people to prioritize water safety

With anglers, boaters, and paddlers taking advantage of the early ice-out across much of Minnesota, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is reminding anyone spending time around lakes, rivers, and ponds that water temperatures remain extremely low and unexpected falls can turn tragic. Each year, about one-third of fatal boating accidents happen during the cold water period and many instances involve victims who weren’t wearing a life jacket. Cold water can quick-

ly incapacitate even strong swimmers and the most effective way to survive a fall in is to wear a life jacket that’s buckled or zipped.

“Open-water enthusiasts are celebrating this year’s early ice-out, and we’re starting to see a lot of activity on water bodies throughout the state,” said Capt. Adam Block, boating law administrator for the DNR Enforcement Division. “Safety is vital year-round, but we urge people to double down on it this time of year because the consequences of fall-

RANDY “RUDI” HARGESHEIMER

Marine on St. Croix photographer Rudi Hargesheimer’s original photo, “Moon and Swans.” Hargesheimer has traveled the world photographing his journeys, but now focuses on the beauty of the St. Croix Valley.

Village of Osceola will appeal Bluffs decision

BY MATT ANDERSON EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM

The Village of Osceola Board of Trustees have clear intentions to move forward with the Osceola Bluffs project. Despite a recent decision by Polk County Circuit Court Judge Daniel Tolan to deny the approval of the project’s final site plan, the board voted unanimously to appeal the decision and continue working toward the project’s completion as they previously approved. Osceola Bluffs, proposed by Forest Lake developer Gaughan Cos is planned to be a mixed-use apartment building with 99 units, two commercial spaces and 177 parking spaces in the Village of Osceola. The building is planned to take up the space on River Street where the former hospital sits in disrepair.

After much discussion between the members of the planning commission, village board, and input from many Osceola residents, the Village of Osceola Board approved the final site plan for the project to proceed.

Due to the project site’s adjacency to the St. Croix River, a petition was filed by the St. Croix Scenic Coalition to reverse the site plan approval with concern that the height of the building would conflict with Wisconsin State Legislature NR118 requiring the building be “visually inconspicuous” when viewed from the river. Judge Tolan’s decision sided with the St. Croix Scenic Coalition, citing drone footage provided by the developer as being, “the deciding factor in determining visually inconspicuous, which was the fundamental error in their decision and was unreasonable.” Tolan also said, “The final site plans could not have reasonably been approved, as the drone footage provided an inaccurate visual representation of the view of the river,”

At the end of their regular board meeting April 9, the board convened to closed session under Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(g) “to confer with legal counsel for the governmental body who is rendering oral or written advice concerning the strategy to be adopted by the body concerning litigation in which it is or is likely to become involved [pertaining] to litigation with the St. Croix Scenic Coalition.”

After more than 45 minutes under closed session, trustee Bruce Gilliland motioned to instruct the Village of Osceola’s legal representation to appeal the decision made by Judge Tolan. The motion was seconded by trustee Van Burch. The motion was approved unanimously.

PHOTOGRAPHER: Around the world and back

Despite an unfortunate start to his journey in photography, Hargesheimer decided to keep at it. He continued his adventures, bought new and better equipment and snapped pictures all along the way to document his travels and the beauty of the many places he visited.

“I’ve been to Alaska multiple times, Peru twice, Mt. Everest, the Alps, Norway, all 50 states and more,” said Hargesheimer. “Along the way there were down times when the adventure slowed to a crawl. But I learned to keep busy by photographing the subtle things, like the lichen on a rock or the mushroom over on that log.”

Hargesheimer would also find a particular fascination with Lake Superior traveling around the lake more than 10 times, taking pictures all along the way. He became a 12-year board member of the Superior Hiking Trail Association, serving six as president, and publishing his own book, “The Superior Hiking Trail Story” full of pictures and journeys from the Lake Superior region. Eventually, Hargesheimer would take thousands of pictures around the world and make his way back to Marine on St. Croix where he’s lived since 1995 with his wife Judy Stern. After many travels and capturing pictures in

countries and continents everywhere, Hargesheimer found a niche photographing the beauty of his home in the St. Croix Valley.

“More and more I traveled less and less,” Hargesheimer said. “I found inspiration just outside my door. I can walk into the forest be -

hind my house and link to dozens of miles of trails in rural Marine and William O’Brien State Park. With three canoes I could experience the river, but honestly, the footpaths are my favorite places to find nature photo subjects. I also frequent the rural roads with my car, always on the lookout for the just-right light, the bird in a

tree, or that green moss growing on a mid-winter rock.”

Hargesheimer has compiled his photos at northshorephotoart.com. and Gladje Gallery in Lindstrom Minnesota. His galleries are full of images from Lake Superior, the St. Croix River Valley, the Southwest United States, Sanibel Island and more. After many years of learning how to take quality pictures, he has some advice for others hoping to do the same.

“It's all about composition,” said Hargesheimer. “Elements of that include purposely having something in the foreground. Light is part of composition; look for attractive contrasts, shadows, or subtle gradations of light, like on a foggy morning. Shoot near sunrise and sunset for attractive light and coloration.

“And frame the picture in a way that your mother or father or your best friend would not. Because almost everybody takes a picture standing up with their camera five feet off the ground. You're looking at whatever the subject is at eye level. And it's all the same. One photographer versus the next, they're all similar images of the same tree or the same people. A better way to go is to at least kneel down a little bit, or get up high and look down, or get close up, and look for the details in the shapes of nature.”

Friday, April 26, 2024

11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. (or until gone) American Legion

RANDY “RUDI” HARGESHEIMER

The famous Red Bridge in Marine on St. Croix, captured by Marine photographer, Rudi Hargesheimer.

Randy “Rudi” Hargesheimer

WASHINGTON COUNTY

Notice is hereby given that the Washington County Board of Commissioners will meet Tuesday, April 23 at 9:00 a.m. in the Washington County Board Room (5th Floor) at 14949 62nd Street North, Stillwater, MN 55082 to consider proposed Washington County Ordinance No. 218. The “Parks Ordinance” is enacted for the purpose of establishing rules and regulations in order to provide for the safe and peaceful use of parklands; for the education and recreation of the public; for the protection and preservation of property, facilities, and natural resources; and for the safety and general welfare of the public.

The proposed changes will modernize the Parks Ordinance and provide clarity on several existing rules. A summary of the key proposed updates is provided below:

• CHAPTER I

o Section 3: New/updated definitions provided for key terms, including: “Cannabis”, “Electric Recreational Vehicle”, “Weapon”

• CHAPTER II

o Section 2: Clarity provided for Use Permits

• CHAPTER III

o Section 3: Prohibiting recreational use of cannabis within parkland

o Section 8: Updated to protect employee’s personal safety

• CHAPTER IV o Section 2: Clarity provided for regulating pets within parkland

o Section 4: Clarity provided for campfires and controlled/prescribed fire/burns

• CHAPTER V o Section 1: Proposed regulation of firewood gathering and flora foraging

• CHAPTER VI o Section 1: Clarity provided for camping

o Section 3: Clarity provided for swimming/beaches

o Section 9: Clarity provided for snowmobiling

o Section 10: Addition of Washington County ski trail pass

o Section 13: Regulation of electric recreational bicycles/vehicles

• CHAPTER VII; Section 2 o Clarity provided for parking

A comprehensive draft copy of Washington County Ordinance No. 218 is available for review online on the Washington County Parks website or during regular business hours at the Department of Public Works, 11660 Myeron Road North, Stillwater, MN 55082. Members of the public who wish to share their comments are encouraged to submit them in writing prior to the hearing via email at Publicworks@ co.washington.mn.us, via phone by calling 651-430-4300, or by U.S. Mail to: Washington County Public Works Department, Parks Division, 11660 Myeron Road North, Stillwater, MN 55082.

Comments received before 2:00 p.m. on April 18, will be provided to each commissioner. Additionally, members of the public may attend and testify at the hearing. If you have further questions, or need assistance, please call (651) 430-4300. Washington County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.

Dated: March 21, 2024

amended, under an approved fiveyear capital improvement plan for the County for years 2023 through 2027 prepared in compliance with Minnesota Statutes, Section 373.40, as amended (the “Plan”), to provide for the undertaking of certain capital improvements identified in the Plan, including but not limited to the Central Park Plaza Building Improvements (Project # BSD-WSL-2001) and improvements to the West Central Service Center (Project # BSD-WCSC-001). The Bonds are expected to be issued in 2024, in the maximum aggregate principal amount of $30,000,000, plus any premium received.

If a petition requesting a vote on the issuance of the Bonds signed by voters equal to five percent (5%) of the votes cast in the County in the last general election is filed with the County Auditor/Treasurer within 30 days after the public hearing, the County may issue the Bonds only after obtaining approval of a majority of voters voting on the question at an election.

All persons interested may appear and be heard at the time and place set forth above, or may file written comments with the Washington County Administrator, prior to the date of the hearing set forth above. Members of the public who wish to share their comments and concerns are encouraged to submit them in writing prior to the hearing by email at administration@co.washington.mn.us, or through the contact information below. Comments or concerns received before 2:00 p.m. on May 6, 2024, will be provided to each commissioner. Washington County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or handicap status in employment or provision of services.

Dated: April 17, 2024

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA

By Kevin Corbid County Administrator

Attorney Washington County Government Center 15015 62nd Street North P. O. Box 6 Stillwater, MN 55082 (651)430-6115 WCA-Civil-eCourt@co.washington. mn.us

Washington County, Minnesota

Office of Administration 14949 62nd Street North, P.O. Box 6 Stillwater, MN 55082-0006

PH: 651-430-6001

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Requests for Proposals are being solicited until 12:00 p.m., May 6, 2024, to secure services for Environmental Health and Safety Services, for Washington County. Go to: https://www.co.washington. mn.us/bids.aspx for further details.

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Summary of Proceedings Washington County Board of Commissioners March 26, 2024

Present were Commissioners Fran Miron, District 1; Stan Karwoski, District 2; Karla Bigham, District 4; Michelle Clasen, District 5. Commissioner Gary Kriesel was absent. Board Chair Karwoski presided. Commissioner Reports –Comments – Questions

Commissioners reported on meetings and other events that they attended. Please see archived web streaming of the board meeting for full commissioner reports at www.co.washington. us, under “County Board.” Washington County Community Development Agency

- Approval of Letter Agreement with Washington County Community Development Agency and Landfall Village Housing and Redevelopment Authority.

Community Services

Approval of the following actions:

- Special Project Extension, Case Aide 1.0 FTE in Economic Support/ Emergency Rental.

- Contract No. 16338 AXIS Healthcare, LLC for $30,000 for a term of April 1, 2024, through December 31, 2025.

- Contract No. 16336 with Handy Help LLC for $30,000 for a term of April 1, 2024, through December 31, 2025.

General Administration

Approval of the following actions:

- March 12, 2024, County Board meeting minutes.

- Amendments to separate contracts for legal representation for children in need of protection or services (CHIPS), termination of parental rights (TPR) and permanency cases for the period of April 1, 2024, through December 31, 2028, with Greg Schmidt, John Chitwood, Theresa Paulson, and Amy Senn.

- Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Afton and the Minnesota Land Trust for the Land and Water Legacy Program "Herreid" conservation easement project as required by the Department of Natural Resources Scenic and Natural Areas Grant application process.

- Resolution No. 2024-018 to submit an application to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for Natural and Scenic Areas grant funds for the Land and Water Legacy Program "Cremens" conservation easement project.

- Resolution No. 2024-019 to submit an application to the Minnesota DNR

for Natural and Scenic Areas grant funds for the Land and Water Legacy Program "Thomas" conservation easement project.

- Resolution No. 2024-023 proclaiming March as Women’s History Month.

- Resolution No. 2024-024 recognizing April 2024 as National County Government Month.

- County Administrator Kevin Corbid reported on two hearings related to county legislative priority items, the first occurred March 25 in the House Capital Investment Committee related to the south shop improvement project. The second will take place on March 27 in the Senate Energy Utilities Environment and Climate Committee related to the anaerobic digestion facility. Mr. Corbid reported the legislature will begin a short break Wednesday evening and return to the Capitol on Tuesday, April 2.

- Letter related to the Missing Middle Housing bill.

Public Health & Environment

- Approval of Contract No. 16321 with Polaris Pharmacy Services of Washington, LLC, for the period April 2, 2024, through December 31, 2024, with the option to renew.

Public Works

Approval of the following actions:

- Resolution No. 2024-020 to acquire right-of-way for road construction on County Highway 32 from Interstate 35 to Trunk Highway 61 in the City of Forest Lake.

- Accept FY 2024 Conservation Partners Legacy Grant for Washington County/St. Croix Bluffs, Forest Enhancement Phase II.

- Resolution No. 2024-021 authorizing submittal of proposed projects for Fiscal Year 2025 Congressionally Directed Spending Requests.

- Cooperative Cost Agreement No. 15849 between the City of Cottage Grove and Washington County for improvements along County Road (CR) 74 Trail.

- Cooperative Maintenance Agreement No. 15848 between the City of Cottage Grove and Washington County for the maintenance responsibilities along CR 74 Trail.

- Safe Routes to School Grant Agreement for the CR 74 Trail.

- Bond financed property certification related to the Safe Routes to School grant.

- Resolution No. 2024-022, Safe Routes to Schools Program Grant Agreement.

- Contract No. 16290 for $295,934 with Sunram Construction Inc. for the CR 74 Shared Use Trail.

- Contract No. 16287 for $5,259,606.90 with Eureka Construction for the County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 33 Pedestrian and Safety Improvement Project.

- Cooperative Cost Agreement No. 16073 between the City of Forest Lake and Washington County for improvements along CSAH 33.

- Cooperative Maintenance Agreement No. 16072 between the City of Forest Lake and Washington County for maintenance responsibilities along CSAH 33.

- Cooperative Cost Share Agreement No. 16319 between Menard, Inc. and Washington County for access improvements. Sheriff’s

Don’t pull the keys

It’s official: there’s a third living generation of drivers in my family.

My granddaughter has passed the test and is logging miles with licensed drivers to get her license.

She passed before Easter and drove her family over for dinner. I haven’t seen a smile that wide on her face in some time.

I asked her what she thought about driving and I was pleased to hear the tempered fear in her voice when she described the level of attention she needs to pay to several different things while driving. I am so proud of her.

I haven’t logged any miles with her yet, but I am looking forward to doing so in the coming months.

After hearing the news of her driving, I was brought back in time to the first time I took the wheel.

It was a bright and sunny Saturday in the springtime. I wanted to visit my best friend, who lived on the other side of the town where I grew up. My hometown was divided by a state highway that ran east and west through the town, so there were north side and south side residents. I lived on the north side, my friend on the south side.

I had been haranguing my father, Arved (aka The Chief), to get my chance to drive. I had passed the written test for my learner’s permit on my second attempt and was ready for my moment behind the wheel.

The Chief worked as a mechanic at the local Chevy garage. Our family car was a 1964 Chevelle station wagon. Since it was the Chief’s car, there were a few things that needed attention. The old chestnut about the mechanic’s car being the last fixed held true in our household.

There was a minor issue with the carburetor, oh and there was no gas pedal. Well, there was a gas pedal, but it didn’t always stay stuck to the floor. A gas pedal in that model was anchored to the floorboard by a couple of bolts that snapped into the back of the pedal. The top of the pedal rested against a small metal tab that controlled the acceleration. If your foot was big enough and you understood how sensitive the tab was, you could drive without the gas pedal.

The Chief worked in an unairconditioned concrete floor concrete block shop for 44 hours a week. Saturdays were half days. The last thing the man wanted to do was work on his own car after hours.

On this Saturday, the Chief gave me the keys and volunteered to ride shotgun. The law required a licensed driver be on board to “supervise” the new driver. After my initial freak out about no gas pedal and the Chief’s exhortations for me to suck it up and drive, we headed to the south side, taking the least travelled route.

After a few jerks, I got the hang of driving without a gas pedal. I did fine until I had to take a left hand turn. For some reason, the Chief thought I wasn’t going to make it and reached for the ignition switch, but I made it. I’ve never forgotten his willingness to pull the plug on my first effort driving.

I’m hoping all goes well for my granddaughter. Driving is a rush, after you get over realizing you can kill things.

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.

Have I mentioned I love the spring? I know I have. The last couple days of warm temps have brought a lot of us to life, getting outside to soak in the sun and enjoy some outdoor activities. Well, the same happens to animals, plants, and fungi alike as the temps start to rise, making for a great opportunity to enjoy the outdoors and bring home some delicious table fare.

With fishing being my number one passion, and mushroom hunting coming in at a close second, it’s hard to beat the springtime. Fish are moving shallow ready to feed, and some of the best mushroom hunting opportunities are just a few weeks away. And the good news is, you don’t have to be a pro to have some success. This time of year is a great season to get out with friends, family, and kids to have a great time in the outdoors. Let’s start with fishing. Having

a boat, canoe, or kayak can be helpful, but spring offers plenty of opportunity right from shore. As the sun warms the water up, fish of all species, but particularly panfish, push up into the skinny water that warms up faster. They’re looking to warm up, eat and get ready to spawn. So, look at a map of a lake you want to fish, and search for backwaters, small bays, and anywhere else the lake will be shallower.

Then, go to those areas and fish like you would as a little kid: small bobbers, small hooks, and a piece of nightcrawler, wax worm, small plastics or crappie minnows can all be the ticket. This is fishing that anybody can do and it can result in a meal of delicious panfish when you get home.

We’ve covered the “surf,” now it’s time for the “turf.” In the next few weeks, morel mushroom season will begin, providing one of the best opportunities to get outside, make some memories, and try one of the best delicacies the Northwoods have to offer. I could get into more of the scientific based evidence as to when and where to go for morels,

but I’ll keep it simple. In our area, morels are likely to start popping up toward the end of April, or early May. The season typically peaks in the middle of May and will come to an end around June. There are plenty of weather factors that can affect this, but year after year, this is a very consistent pattern I’ve found.

As far as where to look, morels are funny things. They’ll pop up wherever they feel like it, so the best thing to do is hit the trails and keep your eyes peeled. However, elm trees are a staple for finding morels. Do a little research to help you identify which trees are elms. Then, look for elms that are starting to die off, losing some of their bark. This is a key recipe for finding the tastiest mushrooms in the woods.

There’s a rule that we mushroom hunters follow religiously: When in doubt, throw it out. Always make sure you’re certain the mushroom you have is a morel. The good news is, they’re one of the easiest mushrooms to identify with their spongey grey to yellow

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Scandia Monday Night AA

7 p.m. at Elim Lutheran Church (South parking lot), 20971 Olinda Trail North.

APRIL 22

Scandia’s Sister City Anniversary Celebration

11:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at the Scandia Community Center. The cities of Scandia and Mellerud, Sweden, are thrilled to commemorate the second anniversary of their Sister City charter.

Music by Bettes dragar Choir in Sweden and Unexpected Company Chorale in Scandia.

A FIKA with an array of Swedish pastries, Smörgåstårta, sandwich cake, coffee, tea, and juice. Free to the

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public, sponsored by the Scandia-Marine Lions, Security State Bank, and the City of Scandia. All ages are welcome, and you are encouraged to wear blue and yellow to celebrate Sweden. For questions, email scandiasistercitycouncil@ gmail.com.

APRIL 28

Native shrub giveaway

10 a.m. at the Hay Lake picnic shelter, located at 14001 Old Marine Trail N, Scandia, MN.

There will be six species to choose from. Each is native to our area and benefits pollinators or other wildlife. Each household is limited to two plants, and the shrubs are first come first served. No plants will be given out before 10 a.m.

Test your culinary chops with quiche

Cheese is a comfort food that boasts a sizable fan base. There are all sorts of appealing cheeses to cater to any craving, ranging from soft varieties like ricotta or brie to hard cheeses like Pecorino Romano or gorgonzola.

Cheese features prominently in many dishes, including quiche. Quiche is a rich, cheese custard tart that originated in France. While there are many varieties of quiche, Quiche Lorraine is perhaps the best-known and the blueprint upon which all other quiches are based. Individuals who want to try their hand at crafting this beloved dish can utilize this recipe for "Quiche Lorraine" from "French Classics Made Easy" (Workman Publishing) by Richard Grausman.

Quiche Lorraine Serves 6 to 8

Tart pastry

11/3 cups all-purpose flour

8 tablespoons cold, unsalted butter, cut into eight pieces

1 egg

1/8 teaspoon salt

11/2 tablespoons cold water

Filling

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

2 eggs plus 1 egg yolk

11/2 cups milk

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg

1/4 pound ham (boiled, baked or smoked), diced or 8 strips of cooked bacon, crumbled

1/4 pound Swiss-style cheese, such as Gruyère or Emmentaler, diced, sliced, or grated (about 11/3 cups)

1. Preheat the oven to 475 F with the rack set in the middle position.

2. Place all of the tart pastry ingredients into the bowl of a food processor fitted with a metal blade and process until the mixture blends together to form a mass, about 20 seconds. If it doesn't form a mass after 25 seconds, add another teaspoon of water.

3. Turn the pastry out onto a lightly floured work surface, dust the pastry lightly with flour and begin the blending or kneading process known as "fraisage": With the heel of your hand, push the pastry down and away from you a little at a time and repeat this process three or four times or until the pastry is smooth and does not stick to the work surface.

4. Lightly dust the pastry with flour and shape into a flat round, much like a thick hamburger. The pastry can be used immediately, unless it is too warm and soft. In which case, wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 10 to 20 minutes.

5. Line a 91/2- or 10-inch tart pan with removable bottom with the pastry.

6. Prick the pastry, line it with aluminum foil, and weight it with 1 pound of dried rice or aluminum pie weights. Bake until the edges of the pastry begin to color, about 20 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and remove the foil and beans from the pan.

Spring cold

TColumnist

Carrie Classon

he fact is, I am spoiled. I never get sick. I’ve never spent a night in a hospital since I was born (and then, my mother stayed with me). I’ve never broken a bone. I’ve never had a major operation. I am absurdly healthy, and I can take no credit for any of this. So, naturally, when I get sick, I am insufferable. It always starts in the same way. I get a sore throat. First, I ignore it. I have found this is the best way to deal with imminent disasters. When I used to drive old cars, I would turn up the radio when I heard an ominous noise. Loud music and deliberate ignorance can take you for many miles.

But then my throat gets worse. I feel my glands. They are a little swollen.

“But not enough to mean I’m sick!” I explain to myself. There has been a lot of pollen in the air. It is spring, after all. Or perhaps the air quality is poor. Or perhaps it is just dry, and I am not drinking enough water. I come

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Iup with a perfectly plausible list of reasons why I might have a sore throat other than the one I know is the truth.

I am getting sick.

“Well!” I tell myself (and I swear, I believe myself every time), “I will not get very sick. I just have a sore throat, and I will feel much better tomorrow.” I promise myself I will go to bed early. I get extra sleep. It does not help. By morning, my throat is still sore and now my nasal passages are filling, and my nose is running, and I know I have a fever—although I do not take my temperature because what good is that information going to do me?

But this will be a short cold, I insist. It will be a mild head cold and nothing more. I will not develop a cough. The fever will not get worse. I will not be using entire boxes of tissues to deal with my faucet of a nose. None of this is true.

I always get a bad cough. I spend the night unable to sleep, hacking away, blowing my nose, keeping my poor husband, Peter, awake, and still somehow imagining that, by morning, I will be well.

I am not.

But I won’t lose my voice, at least. And then I do.

Spring has sprung … maybe?

t never seems to fail but every spring right after the first robins arrive we get nailed by a snowstorm. Somehow they seem to survive. Robin’s are tough. Some robins stay here all winter. I remember one time I was out doing some late season grouse hunting, working a spring fed creek loaded with all kind of growing greens, watercress, shrubs and grasses when all of a sudden several robins took wing along with a couple of ruffed grouse. The warm spring water and green growing plants had created a warm micro environment where green plants thrived and the air temperature was slightly warmer.

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Jim Bennett

The robins I spotted getting dumped on with heavy wet snow were out in the open. Any worms that were out the day before in the warm rain were underground. That’s when I spotted half of the flock in my crab apple tree, but those crab apples are often fermented and drunken robins are not that uncommon.

So where are we in the spring bird migration? A couple years ago I ran across what I have found to be the most amazing spring bird migration reference tool. It’s called BirdCast. It uses radar based measurements of nocturnal bird migration, including estimates of the total number migrating, their directions, speeds, and altitudes in as close to real time as possible.

A great example would be when 159,868,600 est. birds were in flight. Heading N, Speed 42 MPH, Altitude 2,700 feet. Recorded Sun, April 25, 2021 at 10:20 PM CDT. These counts run 24/7 during peak migration time. Right now in Wisconsin an estimated 235,500 birds are in flight. Recorded Thu. April 11, at 11:40 PM CDT. When will bird migration hit its peak this spring? According to BirdCast May 15 is when peak migration will occur from Maine to Minnesota and in Montana and a few bordering states out west.

So far this spring in Wisconsin we had some early bird returns with the mild winter. Sand Hill Cranes returned five weeks early, along with the American robin, turkey vulture, mallard ducks, American woodcock, red-winged blackbird, European starling and trumpeter swans. The biggest question is, "when will the migrants we love most return from Mexico, the Caribbean, Central and South America?" Those birds will proceed north linked with the amount of daylight and availability of food sources, mostly insects. Ice storms in Texas that happened earlier this spring may cause some favorite birds to return a couple weeks later than normal. One bird of concern are bluebirds which have taken a few hits with ice storms in recent years. If you ever wanted to lend them a hand this

And I wonder why it is so hard to just admit I’m getting sick when I am. It would seem that by now, even though I am rarely ill, I have been sick often enough to know that I will be sick, and resign myself to it. I might buy some tissues with lotion in them, so my nose doesn’t get quite as red. I might stock up on cough syrup, so I don’t have to make a trip to the pharmacy feeling wretched. But I don’t do any of these things. I hope and try to believe that this time I will dodge the bullet.

“Is it possible to overdose on cough syrup?” I asked Peter last night.

“Probably not.”

So I swallowed a lot of cough syrup and I slept through the night and, this morning, I can say—honestly, this time—that I am feeling better. I have no voice at all, but I am still able to type, fortunately. My fever has subsided. I will be well soon enough.

And now that I am feeling better, I am completely convinced that I will never be sick again.

Till next time, Carrie

Photos and updates can be found on Facebook at CarrieClassonAuthor.

year would be a great year to set out blue bird houses. Some favorite returning birds people watch for are the barn swallow, yellow warbler, ruby-throated hummingbird and Baltimore oriole. My favorites are the red headed woodpecker, brown thrush, indigo bunting and scarlet tanager.

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

To save materials and energy... ...we buy items with little to no packaging.

Kids: color stuff in!

Earth Day

Energy Today and Tomorrow!

People are always working on ways to get the energy we need while keeping the ground, air and water clean, as well. Some people are exploring “clean coal.” Others are using “renewable” forms of energy – like solar panels or wind turbines.

1.The major fuels we use for energy today are called _____ fuels because they are made from parts of animals and plants that have been under heat and pressure in the Earth’s crust for millions of years.

2.Pieces of black ________ we dig out of the ground are used in power plants to generate electricity

3.A thick liquid we pump out of the earth and use to heat our homes or turn into gasoline to run cars.

4.Natural ________ is pumped out of oil fields or other underground fields. It is used to heat homes and water and to cook food on stoves. Russia has the world’s largest amounts.

Read the clues to fill in the puzzle: geothermal

5.Once we use up the fossil fuels they will be gone. Today, scientists are working hard on fuel sources that can be regrown or reused. They are called ________ fuels.

6.Giant, fan-like structures with blades that you might see in fields are called turbines. They use the ________ as a source of power. They make electricity to power homes.

7.Another renewable source of power is ________. We use dams to hold water back and then slowly let it flow through to spin generators to make electricity. This is called hydropower.

8.In very sunny areas, you can see panels that collect ________ energy. This is energy from the sun’s rays. The special cells in the panels can change sunlight into electricity.

9.Have you heard of bioenergy? This form of energy is created from ________ like corn or grains, or may be made from wood scraps or animal waste. It is a renewable fuel because we can regrow its sources.

10.This source of energy uses heat from deep in the earth. Boiling liquid or steam is pumped up to the surface and passed through machines to generate electricity.

11.Have you heard of ________ power plants? They generate energy by splitting atoms. When the atoms are split apart they release energy. France generates almost all of its own electricity by using nuclear power plants – and sells energy to other countries, too.

12.Colorless, odorless, highly flammable gas – the lightest known element in the universe. It is used in “fuel cells” that can run cars and heat homes.

Wind turbines are one way to generate power using a renewable resource. They help to cut pollution.

Chitter!

Get out of my photo!

fossil gas

What bright idea do you have to help save energy?

Fill in the blanks with the word that makes sense: I’m hard at work reducing my energy use and thinking of ways to reuse as many items as I can. Today I’m cleaning out the closets and giving clothes to my younger cousins or to others. What can you do to reduce or reuse?

Draw an arrow to the item that will help reduce use of energy:

This is the bag that...

...Chatter brings to the store to pack her items.

1.clothes dryer

2.ride in the car

3.regular light bulbs

4.paper cups and plates

5.air conditioner

6.paper lunch bags

7.spray paint

8.leafblower

9.paper napkins

10.throw clothes away

11.hot water to wash clothes

Recycle! After we bring items to be recycled they are made into new materials and items or used in new ways. Paper is made into new rolls of paper towels. Plastic is woven into new rugs. Even old buildings can be recycled!

Let’s all recycle as much as we can!

I read an article about a warehouse being reconstructed into lower cost apartments for teachers...yay!

A.walk or bike

B.glasses and plastic plates

C.rake

D.LED lights

E.clothesline

F.cloth napkins

G.donate them

H.cold water to wash

I.fans

J.lunch box

K.brush and paint

1.Bring your own ________ to pack groceries you buy.

2.Accept hand-me-down __________ and give your good items to others to use.

3.Set up a “swap shack” or a “swap event” where families can leave or ________ items with others: games, books, clothing, sports equipment, toys.

4.Refrigerate ____________ to eat the next day

5.Just ________ less stuff!

6.Grow a small __________ patch: tomatoes, beans.

7.Donate unused __________ items – yarn, ribbons, paint – to a school or organization.

8.When you are ready to get a cat or dog, check out your local __________ shelter

9.Use the comics or decorate bags to wrap ________.

10.Refill a __________ with drinks or soup.

11.Use both sides of your __________.

12. Cut junk mail into squares for notes and ___________.

trade garden gifts messages bag leftovers clothes use craft animal thermos paper

Find and circle all these items we recycle:

It takes a crisis to learn

When you spend more than you earn, you are inviting a crisis, whether it’s in a business, government, school district or family. The cash shortfall causes an uncomfortable experience. Sometimes we learn from it and sometimes we don’t.

The COVID-19 pandemic caused many changes in our society, from healthcare and education interruptions, to a shortfall of employees in business, industry, education and government.

Columnist

Gene Johnson

Hindsight now is telling us we perhaps did not have to shut down the economy. I don’t know all of motives behind it and I’m sure there were good intentions in order to save lives. Little did our leaders weigh the harm it would cost to our economy, education, institutions and government services. Now it is a difficult time climbing out of this current high inflation.

There are a lot of factors that have been affecting our economy, including education, lifestyles, communities, and family relationships. I don’t have all of the answers to it, but I know we have to do something about it.

I don’t think our state and federal governments can continue spending money like they are. I don’t know how we can continue bringing in this number of refugees and pay for their healthcare, low-cost homes and food.

I don’t think we can pay for the cost of higher education with student loans that burden families beyond what they can afford. Not every student can expect to receive a college education. They have to prepare in advance and families have to start saving when the children are young. Children need to have skin in the game and help their parents with the costs. This also helps them appreciate the education and training they receive. We need more people in voca-

tional education. There are many service jobs open for people in the trades and they are good paying jobs.

The reports are coming in daily that bankruptcy is up in Minnesota 54% this year over last year. Credit card debt in Minnesota is an average $3,700 according to the New York Federal Reserve. Interest rates are up for mortgages, credit cards and car loans. Automobiles cost more and the interest rates are high there as well. Installment programs for automobiles and trucks are up to five years. Thirty years ago we never thought of having a loan more than 36 months.

Groceries are higher. Prepared meals cost more, but are a time saver. Gasoline and diesel fuels are higher than they need to be with all that is available and can be produced in this country.

Growing up, when things weren’t going right here in the country, my parents would say, “There’s something rotten in Denmark.” It turns out William Shakespeare is to blame! Today I would say there’s something wrong in D.C. The government is divided. It appears to me many elected officials are there to gain wealth instead of solving problems in the best interests of the American people. The government keeps growing with agencies and departments and there are a number of agencies that can’t keep up with their own workload because government has grown so large. They need to learn and practice compromise.

Both political parties, to me, are in chaos. Come November, I don’t know who I’ll be voting for. Right now, I don’t even know who’s running our government. I have some idea, but it’s sure not transparent. We can’t ignore, forget, or set aside our Constitution.

We can't just can’t talk about it, we need to talk to our legislators, write, email, phone, tell them what we see and what we are feeling.

World history tells us that nations will rise and fall. We see from our own experience people who are corrupt, self-serving, and feel that success is getting rich quick, no matter how you do

it. That is not in everyone’s best interest.

Design for safety

The Baltimore bridge that collapsed (Francis Scott Key Bridge) was a major catastrophe.

Ships are large, heavy and very powerful and oftentimes hard to control under bridges, in channels and maneuvering in ports.

Bridges that are constructed now have ballard-type barriers placed to protect the bridge structure. That’s true for locks on the river systems as well.

I understand there are 1,678 bridges without structural safety measures.

It’s another problem of our infrastructure failing and government not having a plan budgeted for safety improvements.

Government controls are weak

I learned recently that $236 billion dollars under the current administration turned out to be improper payments made by 14 agencies dealing with 91 programs. Accountability is overdue.

Eagle Brook grows

Easter attendance reached 61,140 among the 12 campuses.

2,529 decisions were made to accept the Lord as Savior. This is remarkable when nationally church attendance is dwindling.

Football quotes

“Always remember Goliath was a 40-point favorite over David.”Shug Jordan/Auburn

“Football is NOT a contact sport, it is a collision sport. Dancing IS a contact sport.” Duffy Daugherty/Michigan State

“If lessons are learned in defeat, our team is getting a great education.” Murray Warmath/ Minnesota

“The only qualifications for a lineman are to be big and dumb. To be a back, you only have to be dumb.” Knute Rockne/Notre Dame

Ohio State’s Urban Meyer on one of his players: “He doesn’t know the meaning of the word fear. In fact, I just saw his grades and he doesn’t know the meaning of a lot of words.”

Riding the rails north – the Orphan Train story in Minnesota

The Washington County Historical Society is excited to announce a free talk about the Orphan Train Movement by author and historian Bill Schrankler on Thursday, May 18 at 7pm at the Washington County Heritage Center.

The Washington County Heritage Center is located at 1862 South Greeley Street, Stillwater, MN 55082.

The Orphan Train Movement was a national welfare program that transported minors via train from cities in the East to the Midwest in the hopes that they would be taken in by families in rural areas. The populations of unhoused children in areas such as New York City had skyrocketed in

HISTORY SPOTS: Marine on St. Croix QR codes

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Stillwater and surrounding local areas.

The History Spots are places of historical significance where a resident or visitor can scan a QR code on their mobile device where they can access an article, photo, or other information about the historic site they are visiting. If anyone is unable to use a mobile device to scan the QR code, they can visit the website listed at the site and enter a four-digit site ID code on their computer.

“This is kind of an experimental project for the summer to see what happens; to see what kind of numbers we get on it that will inform whether we are doing more,” said History Spots project leader Matt Thueson. “The prior historic signage work group supports this effort and plans to help in the development of the content for it and that the new stewards of Marine Mills History Organization is aware of and support the project.”

There are five of the History Spots proposed for Marine on St. Croix at the Marine Mill Site, the Marine General Store, the Lumber Yard Building, Anna’s Bistro and the Flour Mill Stone. Depending on the site, the QR code will be placed with a metal post-mount sign, a sidewalk decal, or a window cling. Although the sidewalk decals are designated for year-round use, they are planned to be removed at the end of 2024 to avoid damage during snow removal.

The History Spots are planned to go up in Marine on St. Croix around Memorial Day of this year. Three of the History Spots are public and have been approved by the City Council to proceed. Thueson plans to get approval from the privately owned History Spots to place those QR codes as well. Depending on the success of the project in 2024, a more permanent solution could be considered going forward.

ANDERSON: Northwoods

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exterior, and hollow stem. Just do a little research, bring some identifying pictures on your phone to compare, or better yet, bring a field guide to make sure you’ve got the right mushroom and you’ll be just fine.

Of course, scoring the “Northwoods surf n’ turf” this time of year is just a bonus. The whole point is just getting outside. Whether in the woods or on the water, springtime offers some of the best

opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors with a high likelihood for a tasty reward. So, put your phone away, ditch the TV screen, and get outside with your friends and family. Whether you score or not, I promise it’s well worth it.

Feel free to reach out at any time. I always welcome your thoughts and opinions. You can reach me at 651-433-3845, or send me an email at editor@countrymessenger.com

DNR: Water safety

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ing into cold water can become severe extremely quickly.”

the early to mid-1800s for a variety of reasons, including the deaths of their guardians from widespread disease, work-related incidents, poverty and addiction.

Minister Charles Loring Brace founded the Children’s Aid Society to place urban children into what the Society believed to be more stable and morally correct situations. The program is considered an early form of today’s foster care system. Approximately 5,0006,000 children were sent to Minnesota via the orphan trains, nearly half of whom arrived between 1882 and 1892.

The hidden story of the orphan train movement in Minnesota will be explained from its be -

ginnings to its climax. Schrankler’s program will allow attendees to be acquainted with the personalities, both locally and nationally, who initiated the largest mass migration of children in United States history. The orphan train movement in Minnesota will be the focus of the presentation. However, the perspective of national background of the movement will be included.

While the Children’s Aid Society touted the success stories of the movement, the program was not without controversy during its peak and with how it’s viewed today. The pros and cons of the endeavor will be presented, for the listener to decide

was it a triumph or tragedy.

The program is free to the public and reservations are not required. Event attendees may attend either in person at the Washington County Heritage Center or virtually on WCHS’s YouTube page. The YouTube link may be accessed at wchsmn. org/event/orphantrain

For questions, contact Washington County Heritage Center Site Manager Emily Krawczewski at emily.krawczewski@ wchsmn.org or 651-4392298. The Washington County Heritage Center is open for visitors Tuesday-Saturday from 10am-4pm. Contributed

Following are a few tips to keep in mind as this year’s open-water season commences:

Wear a foam-filled life jacket. While inflatable life jackets are gaining in popularity, they might not fully inflate when the water is cold. Check manufacturer recommendations for specific instructions regarding water temperature.

Ensure watercraft are registered and equipped with proper safety equipment. Before heading out on the water, check all equipment to ensure it functions properly.

Distribute weight evenly and abide by manufacturers’ weight limits.

Always use the engine cut-off device if the watercraft is equipped with one.

Have a means of communication. People recreating around water should tell someone where they’re going and when they plan to return.

Watch the weather.

See the DNR’s cold water safety webpage for more information about staying safe around or on cold water: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/safety/boatwater/cold-water.html

Energy Today and Tomorrow!

Reduce or Reuse

Did you draw an arrow to the item that will help reduce use of energy?

A. walk or bike

B. glasses and plastic plates

C. rake

D. LED lights

E. clothesline

F. cloth napkins

G. donate them

H. cold water to wash

10.

Recycle!

I. fans J. lunch box

K. brush and paint

Let’s recycle as much as we can!

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Wednesday, May 8

Wind turbines are one way to generate power using a renewable resource. They help to cut pollution.

Get out of my photo!

Friends

The Friends of Scandia Parks and Trails (FSPT) will be giving away free native shrubs to community members on: Sunday, April 28 at 10:00 a.m. at the Hay Lake Pavillion. The FSPT will have six different species of native shrub to choose from. The plants are 12-18" bare root plants that have been purchased from the Anoka County Soil and Water Conservation District. All the plants are native to the regional area and have been chosen because they benefit pollinators or other wildlife. Each household is limited to two plants, and the shrubs are first come first served. Supplies are limited to those on hand. No plants will be given out before 10am. Planting instructions will be available at the event. The following species of shrubs will be available:

• Common chokecherry

• Common ninebark

• Hazelnut

•Juneberry (serviceberry)

• Highbush cranberry

• Red-osier dogwood

The FSTP recommend that those interested select a few species in case they run out of your first choice. Any additional questions can be directed to the FSTP email at friendsscandiaparks@gmail.com.

DNR offers tips for staying safe this off-highway vehicle season

Off-highway vehicles have been common sights across the state for weeks now, and they’ll become more prevalent going forward, as trails open for use as conditions allow.

With what could be an unusually long riding season on tap and the continued surge in the number of all-terrain vehicles registered in the state, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources urges all riders to make safety their top priority. During the past decade, an average of 19 people each year have been involved in fatal OHV crashes. In that same period, the number of registered machines has risen from about 377,000 to more than 520,500. While even one fatality is too many, the number of fatalities per registered ATV has been trending downward in recent years.

DNR safety officials said actively supervising young riders and making sure they properly fit the machine they’re riding, wearing a DOT-approved helmet, using the seatbelt on machines equipped with them, and completing a safety education course are among the top ways to ensure a safe ride.

“More and more people are figuring out what others have known a long time – riding an OHV is a good way to connect with the outdoors and enjoy our state’s natural resources,” said Capt. Jon Paurus, safety training education manager for the DNR Enforcement Division. “Whatever their experience level, we encourage all riders to take some time to refresh themselves on safety and help ensure they keep making positive memories for years to come.”

Minnesota law requires anyone born after July 1, 1987, and who is 12 years or older, to complete safety certification before operating ATVs on public lands or waters, public road rights-of-way, and state or grant-in-aid trails. However, safety officials encourage all riders to complete safety training, as people who do so are less likely to be involved in serious crash.

Other ways riders can help ensure a safe ride include:

Wear a DOT-approved helmet. While only those under 18 are required to do so, it’s recommended for all riders.

Ride only on designated trails. Stay to the right and travel at a safe speed.

Ride sober.

Remember riders under age 15 are not allowed to operate Class 2 ATVs, except on private property. The DNR advises against riders under 15 operating Class 2 ATVs in any location.

Wear a seatbelt if the machine is equipped.

Wear protective gear including goggles, long sleeves, long pants, over-theankle boots, gloves and a DOT-approved helmet when riding all types of OHVs.

Avoid riding on paved roads except to cross. Do it safely and ensure it’s permitted by law.

Actively supervise young riders. OHVs aren’t toys.

Complete a safety education course.

For more tips on safe riding, head to the DNR’s ATV safety webpage at https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/ohv/ atv-safety.html. For a list of currently available ATV safety classes, check out the DNR’s ATV safety training requirements webpage at https://www.dnr.state. mn.us/safety/vehicle/atv/index.html.

Mike and Cathy Mackiewicz took their copy of the Country Messenger to Salem, Illinois to see the April 8 solar eclipse in totality.

NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF REDEMPTION TO: ALL PERSONS WITH A LEGAL INTEREST IN THE PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE FOLLOWING NOTICE

You are hereby notified that the parcels of real property described below and located in Washington County, Minnesota, are subject to forfeiture to the State of Minnesota because of the nonpayment of delinquent property taxes, special assessments, penalties, interest, and costs levied on these parcels. The time for redemption from forfeiture expires if a redemption is not made by the later of (1) 60 days after service of this notice on all persons having an interest in the parcels or (2) July 19, 2024.

The following information is listed below: the names of the property owners, taxpayers, and interested parties who have filed their addresses under M.S. 276.041; the addresses of the parties at the election of the county auditor-treasurer; the legal description and parcel identification number of each parcel; and the amount necessary to redeem a parcel as of the date listed below.

OF THE EAST LINE OF LOT 25, SAID HOUSE’S ISLAND VIEW AND LYING NORTHERLY OF 113TH STREET SOUTH AS DESCRIBED: THAT PART OF A 66 FOOT STRIP OF LAND LYING WITHIN THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED TRACT OF LAND: LOT 21, HOUSE’S ISLAND VIEW ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF ON FILE AND OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER, WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA. THE CENTERLINE OF SAID 66 FOOT STRIP OF LAND DESCRIBED IS BEGINNING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE NORTHERLY EXTENSION OF THE WEST LINE OF LOT 19, SAID HOUSE’S ISLAND VIEW WITH THE CENTER LINE OF RIVER DRIVE AS DEDICATED IN SAID PLAT; THENCE NORTH 86 DEGREES 40 MINUTES EAST, ASSUMED BEARING, ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF SAID RIVER DRIVE 52.10 FEET; THENCE EASTERLY 49.97 FEET ALONG A TANGENTIAL CURVE, CONCAVE TO THE NORTH, HAVING A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 4 DEGREES 28 MINUTES 24 SECONDS AND A RADIUS OF 640.09 FEET; THENCE NORTH 82 DEGREES 11 MINUTES 36 SECONDS EAST

TANGENT TO LAST DESCRIBED CURVE 135.38

FEET; THENCE EASTERLY 59.89 FEET ALONG A TANGENTIAL CURVE, CONCAVE TO THE SOUTH, HAVING A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 8 DEGREES 18

MINUTES 34 SECONDS AND A RADIUS OF 412.99

FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 29 MINUTES 50 SECONDS EAST TANGENT TO LAST DESCIIBCD CURVE 12.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG A TANGENTIAL CURVE, CONCAVE TO THE SOUTH, HAVING A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 82 DEGREES 54 MINUTES, A RADIUS OF 118.89 FEET AND AN ARC DISTANCE OF 172.02 FEET

TO A POINT OF COMPOUND CURVE; THENCE SOUTHERLY 136.42 FEET ALONG SAID COMPOUND CURVE, CONCAVE TO THE WEST, HAVING A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 21 DEGREES 14 MINUTES AND A RADIUS OF 368.11 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 14 DEGREES 38 MINUTES 10 SECONDS WEST

TANGENT TO LAST DESCRIBED CURVE 21 00

FEET; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG A TANGENTIAL CURVE, CONCAVE TO THE NORTHWEST, HAVING A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 75 DEGREES 01 MINUTES, A RADIUS OF 495.08 FEET AND AN ARC DISTANCE OF 648.20 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OFSAID RIVER DRIVE; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 39 MINUTES 10 SECONDS WEST ALONG

THE CENTERLINE OF SAID RIVER DRIVE TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH A LINE DRAWN PARALLEL

WITH AND 80 FEET WEST FROM THE SOUTHERLY EXTENSION OF THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 19 AND THERE TERMINATING. AND THAT PART OF THE VACATED RIVER DRIVE AS DESCRIBED: THAT PART OF RIVER DRIVE AS DEDICATED IN THE PLAT OF HOUSE’S ISLAND VIEW ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF ON FILE AND OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER, WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA, DESCRIBED AS BEGINNING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE NORTHERLY EXTENSION OF THE WEST LINE OF LOT 19, SAID HOUSE’S ISLAND VIEW WITH THE CENTERLINE OF SAID RIVER DRIVE; THENCE EASTERLY, SOUTHERLY AND WESTERLY ALONG THE CENTER LINE OF RIVER DRIVE TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH A LINE DRAWN PARALLEL WITH AND 80 FEET WEST FROM THE SOUTHERLY EXTENSION OF THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 19 AND THERE TERMINATING, EXCEPT THAT PART OF SAID RIVER DRIVE LYING WITHIN A 66 FOOT STRIP OF LAND AND THE CENTER LINE WHICH IS DESCRIBED AS BEGINNING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE NORTHERLY EXTENSION OF THE WEST

ING, ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF SAID RIVER DRIVE 52.10 FEET; THENCE EASTERLY 49.97 FEET ALONG A TANGENTIAL CURVE, CONCAVE TO THE NORTH, HAVING A CENTRAL ANGLE OF

THENCE EASTERLY 59.89 FEET ALONG A TANGENTIAL CURVE, CONCAVE TO THE SOUTH, HAVING A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 8 DEGREES 18 MINUTES 34 SECONDS AND A RADIUS OF 412.99 FEET; THENEC SOUTH 89 DEGREES 29 MINUTES 50 SECONDS EAST TANGENT TO LAST DESCRIBED LINE 12.00 FEET; (CONTINUE BELOW) SubdivisionName HOUSE’S ISLAND VIEW Lot 21 SubdivisionCd 27595 (CONTINUE FROM ABOVE) TH

OF GOVERNMENT LOT 1, SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 26 NORTH, RANGE 20 WEST, LYING SOUTHERLY OF VALLEY VIEW HEIGHTS AND LYING SOUTHERLY OF KUMMER’S CLIFF; EXCEPT ALL THAT PART OF GOVERNMENT

Public Works

Temporary Full Time Worker

The Village of Osceola, Wisconsin (Pop. 2,865) is seeking multiple Temporary Full Time Seasonal Workers to assist the department from three to four months in 2024 with streets, parks and building maintenance. Specific duties will include street maintenance and repair, parks and public land maintenance, building maintenance and other related duties. The operation of lawnmowers, gas and electric powered equipment, and hand tools will be utilized on a daily basis.

Applicants must possess a valid Wisconsin driver’s license; and a high level of mechanical aptitude is preferred. The applicant must be able to interact with the public in a professional and positive way and take good direction. Flexible scheduling is available. Applications and a job description may be obtained from the Village Hall at 310 Chieftain Street Osceola, WI or from the Village’s website at www. myosceola.com or by calling 715-294-3498. Please send your application (a resume may be attached for

RECIPE: Quiche Masons donate fire suppression devices

Spread the mustard over the bottom of the pastry. Lower the oven temperature to 425 F. 7. In a bowl, beat the eggs and yolk lightly. Blend in the milk, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.

8. Spread the ham and cheese evenly over the bottom of the tart shell. Pour the custard into the tart shell to within 1/8-inch of the top of the crust. Holding the tart pan by the outer rim (so as not to dislodge the bottom), place the pan in the oven.

9. Bake until the custard puffs, 25 to 30 minutes.

10. Unmold as soon as possible. Allow to cool for at least 10 minutes before cutting into wedges and serving. The quiche is delicious served at any temperature.

The Washington County Board of Commissioners accepted a donation of nine fire suppression tools (FST) from the Minnesota Masonic Charities, Minnesota Free Masons, and Stillwater Masonic Lodge April 9.

The FSTs are valued at $6,192 and will be used by patrol deputies in response to calls for service involving an active fire.

The portable FST is a highly effective, environmentally safe aerosol fire suppression solution used to extinguish flames and reduce heat while the fire department responds to the scene. In some instances, the early use of the FST not only sup -

presses but can even extinguish a fire.

Washington County Sheriff's Sergeant Bill Harrell deployed an FST Feb. 19 at a house fire in St. Paul Park saving the homeowners’ two dogs and preventing further damage to the house. Sheriff’s Office receives grant to purchase vehicle for traffic safety education

The Washington County Sheriff's Office received a $72,325 grant from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety’s Office of Traffic Safety April 9 for the purchase and outfitting of a traffic safety vehicle.

The grant was approved by the Washington County Board of Commissioners.

The goal of this grant program is to reduce fatal and serious injury crashes through an emphasis on seat belt enforcement, distracted and impaired driving, and speed. The vehicle will be used for organized traffic safety events and at high-visibility events in collaboration with partner agencies throughout the county.

The grant requires a 20% local match of $14,465. The match will be funded through the Sheriff's Office's current operating budget.

Contributed

AREA CHURCHES

Ascension Episcopal Church

214 Third Street N, Stillwater (651) 439-2609

• www.aechurch.org

Rev. George Anne McDonald, Rector

Rev. Jayan Koshy, Curate

Aym McGrew, Interim Youth Faith Formation

Joel Bolen, Director of Music

Ruth Meyer, Office Administrator

Rob Warmboe, Custodian

The Baha’i Faith

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

Elim Lutheran Church Scandia (651) 433-2723

www.elimscandia.org

Confirmation/Youth meet at 6 p.m.

Or watch online – find the link on our website.

Faith Lutheran Church (ELCA)

Faith Lutheran Church (ELCA) Forest Lake (651) 464-3323

886 North Shore Drive

Pastor John Klawiter

Forest Hills

United Methodist Church

Hwy. 97 at County Road 34 S.E. Forest Lake (651) 464-5249

Pastor: Rev. Andrew Bonsell

www.foresthillsumc.net

Grace Church

722 Seminole Ave. Osceola

Pastor Mark Barlow “The Cure for the Common Church”

e-mail: info@gracechurchosceola.com

www.gracechurchosceola.com or call (715) 294-4222 or (715) 755-3454

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 Lakes Free Church www.lakesfree.org

Lindstrom (651) 257-2677

29620 Olinda Trail N. Senior Pastor Jason Carlson, Associate Pastor Stephen Moore

Lord of the Lakes Lutheran Church (LCMS)

25402 Itasca Avenue Forest Lake, MN 55025

651-462-3535 / lordofthelakes.org

Pastor Craig Bertram

Maranatha Church

Chisago Lakes Campus

10963 Lake Blvd. (Hwy 8)

Chisago City

(651) 257-8605

Pastor Bill Headley

Osceola

Community Church

2492 Education Dr., Osceola, WI

Larry Mederich, Pastor

(715) 417-0608

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Chapel open daily

Friday, April 19 &

Saturday, April 20 9:00

New Richmond Campus

Part-time (adjunct)

Seeking qualified candidates for adjunct and substitute instructor positions at our New Richmond Campus. Ideal candidates will have experience teaching Truck Driving behind the wheel. Apply today!

For a complete job description, list of qualifications, and to apply visit our website at: https://www.northwoodtech.edu/employment

Deadline to apply for this position: May 31, 2024

Northwood Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/ Veterans/Disability Employer and Educator

Marine on St. Croix

APRIL 3

At 7:17 a.m., an abandoned 911 call was reported at Nason Hill Road/Tanglewood Lane.

May Township

APRIL 2

At 5:17 a.m., a traffic stop was reported on 170th Street N./Kimbro Avenue N.

At 10:08 a.m., a driving complaint was reported on 170th Street N./Manning Trail N.

APRIL 3

At 1:05 a.m., an alarm was reported on the 14000 block of Ostlund Trail N.

APRIL 4

At 12:20 a.m., a suspi-

cious person/activity was reported on the 16000 block of Morgan Avenue N.

APRIL 6

At 11:57 a.m., an animal complaint was reported on Norell Avenue N./Oldfield Road N.

At 8:31 p.m., a driving complaint was reported on Manning Trail N./121st Street N.

At 9:39 p.m., a suspicious person/activity was reported on the 13000 block of Keystone Avenue N.

Scandia

MARCH 31

At 4:27 p.m., a driving complaint was reported on Pilar Road N./Olinda Trail N.

At 6:53 p.m., a welfare

check was reported on 228th Street N./Mallard Avenue N.

At 7:53 p.m., a fire as reported on the 15000 block of 240th Street N.

APRIL 2

At 8:28 p.m., an accident was reported on Olinda Trail N./Olinda Lane N.

APRIL 3

At 6:59 a.m., a traffic stop was reported on the 14000 block of Scandia Trail N.

At 2:48 p.m., a motor vehicle theft was reported on the 21000 block of Olinda Trail N.

At 8:52 p.m., an animal complaint was reported on the 10000 block of 185th Street N.

APRIL 4

At 4:51 p.m., a fraud/ scam was reported on the 22000 block of Oldfield Avenue N.

APRIL 5

At 8:55 p.m., an accident was reported on Manning Lane N./Manning Trail N.

APRIL 6

At 2:59 p.m., an animal complaint was reported on the 16000 block of O’Brien Trail N.

At 4:43 p.m., a welfare check was reported on Oakhill Road N./209th Street N.

At 6:49 p.m., a suspicious person/activity was reported on the 14000 block of Scandia Trail N.

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• Load, unload, or organize materials and product

• Inspect parts and report defective materials to supervisor

• Regular attendance Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required

• Read, write, and communicate in English Ability to follow and understand GMP - Good Manufacturing Practices

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• Well groomed and able to work in a Clean Room Environment

• Must work well in a team environment