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Cemetery project aims to repair monuments, spur stewardship

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Monument repair may be the most visible aspect of a restoration project in the works for Marine’s Oakland Cemetery this fall. But if the project goes as organizers hope, it won’t be the only outcome.

Before a single stone is touched, those planning the project hope to spark interest and will invite the public to help document the stories of people buried there. The group hopes those initial sparks grow into a long-burning ethos of community stewardship toward the city-owned cemetery.

The project pays homage to Gary Campbell, who spent his retirement repairing headstones in Washington County cemeteries. Campbell was raised in Marine and is buried in Oakland Cemetery.

“He represents the kind of civic spirit of people

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Withrow Ballroom celebrates grand re-opening The new owners of the Withrow Ballroom, Laura Miron and Annie Hlavka, held a ribbon cutting ceremony before the Rockin’ Hollywoods dance night on Saturday, April 21. Miron is cutting the ribbon, with Hlavka and her husband, Brandon, to the right. Holding the ribbon are May Town Board Chair Bill Voedisch on the left with wife Laurie Carlson, and Town Treasurer Cheryl Bennett on the right, with her husband Joe. To the rear of Annie is her father, Joe Jahnke. Miron and Hlavka are continuing the 90-year tradition of the facility, originally known as Zahler’s Ballroom, as a dance hall and event center in May Township.

Scandia DI team wins state competition Sets sights on international meet For the fourth time in 10 years, a Destination Imagination team from Scandia Elementary IB World School took first place at the state meet.

This year’s meet was held on April 14 at Jackson Middle School in Coon Rapids.

The Scandia team, called “The Scientific Seven,” comprised of students in grades four through six, took top honors in the middle school division.

The win earned the team the right to compete at the global tournament in Knoxville, Tenn., from May 23 to 26.

Coached by Emily Stegmeir, the team will be raising funds to support their trip. Anyone interested in supSUBMITTED porting the Scientific Seven can email The Minnesota champion Destination Imagination team from Scandia Stegmeir: estegmeir@flaschools.org.

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Andrew George playing Taps, a traditional military funeral bugle call, at Marine on St. Croix’s 2016 Memorial Day Service at Oakland Cemetery. A group is working to initiate restoration at the site.

in Marine,” explained Charlie Anderson, one of the project’s organizers. “We wanted to tap into that and use it as a catalyst to call others in Marine to action, to say, ‘This is our shared sacred space and we need to take care of it.’”

The project is bringing together organizations including the Marine Restoration Society, the City of Marine and its Urban Forest Task Force, Christ Lutheran Church, and River Grove Elementary School.

The diverse partnership owes its thanks to some small-town synergy. Fitzie Heimdahl, a member of the restoration society, had been looking for

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When a city buys a school, caveat emptor?

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Florian Chmielewski, of the Chmielewski Funtime Band, played the dinner music during last year’s Sons of Norway Heritage Festival.

They’re doing it again! The Norwegians are busy getting ready for Vennelag’s 21st Annual Heritage Festival on May 15 at the Scandia Community Center from 6 to 9 PM. They are getting out their recipes for rømmegraut, rice pudding, fattigmans, rosettes, and other baked Norwegian goodies.

As always there will be lots of Norwegian lefse, Norwegian herring, meat balls, sausage, open face sandwiches, and other tasty dessert foods to tickle your palate.

You can listen or dance to the old time music of Florian Chmielewski Fun Time Band. Bid to your heart’s desire at the silent auction and purchase a few mystery bags from the Norske Lotteri.

And those conservative Norwegians haven’t raised their prices. All tickets are reserved; none are sold at the door. For tickets call 715-579-8172 or 605-660-4383.

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While the City of Marine on St. Croix is considering the purchase of the former Marine Elementary school from Stillwater Schools, and if it can attract the new River Grove charter school, or part of it, back to the city, the advice of a longtime Stillwater charter school principal-superintendent on such a transaction is timely indeed.

The two sides are still in negotiation on a potential sale/purchase of the Marine Elementary property. Good advice to both parties, though not in so many words, could be summarized as “do your homework.�

But educator Thomas Kearney’s advice is not meant to be specific to Marine on St. Croix.

Instead it’s guidance that might apply to any city thinking about purchasing a property and leasing to a school, rare as that might be.

Kearney has been principal-superintendent and teacher at New Heights K-12, the oldest school of its kind in the U.S., for more than 20 years. He describes charter schools as unique, in part because their leaders have broader responsibilities than most public school principals, like ensuring that the school building will be available for the long term, something

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Like all enterprises, charter schools can fail and that possibility is important to recognize and can create positive motivation for better ďŹ nancial planning, says Thomas Kearney, principal-superintendent of New Heights K-12 in Stillwater.

Kearney says he worried about for years before he led a successful purchase.

The Stillwater principal says he has not known of an arrangement in Minnesota that has a city buying a school building and leasing it back to the school. He described his own experience in managing a charter school, operating a campus, and producing a stream of revenue sufficient to address major projects like new roofs, as challenging and complex.

He emphasized he did not have firsthand knowledge of matters pertaining to Marine Elementary, and did not want to meddle, but nonetheless would answer questions and

has concerns about how a city owning a school would share liabilities should they lease a school property.

A few of Kearney’s questions: —In the case of a city purchasing a property to lease to a charter school: What would the city council’s interests be? —Is there potentially a conflict of interest regarding any particular council member’s relationship to a teacher or student of the charter school? —Did the council consult the broader community before deciding to be property owners incurring all sorts of new liabilities? —Is the community prepared, for example,

to put a new roof on a school, or perhaps install a new boiler and HVAC system? —What is the condition of the property and what foreseeable or unforeseeable expense could arise from the purchase? —Who will manage and care for the property? —What happens if the new charter fails to generate the necessary revenue to pay its lease, or fails to exist after the next few years?

Kearney also addressed the idea of a charter school having and maintaining two separate campuses.

Higher costs are his chief concern. Including: —Transportation costs if students are moving between the two facilities within the day —Insurance liabilities for the buildings and student-based liabilities —Doubling of costs such as heating and water —Costs associated with regulatory compliance like fire codes and the Americans with Disabilities Act Any sale of property is—like the devil—in the details, and a simplification like ‘all should know who pays for what’ doesn’t cover bets, so to speak. Nor does ‘the unforeseen can soon get mean.’ But as business proverbs go, they’re a place to start.

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St. Croix Chocolate Company in Marine on St. Croix, which has offered wood-fired pizza on Friday and Saturday evenings for the last three years, announced they will add wood-fire brunch pizzas on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The brunch pizzas will be a riff on traditional brunch fare, said Deidre Pope, operations manager at SCCC. “We want to offer something no one else is doing, and build on the success

of our fresh and quality pizza. We think this will be very popular with locals as well as campers and visitors to the area,� she said.

For example, one pizza will feature local organic scrambled eggs with cheddar cheese, with Nueske’s famous Applewood-smoked bacon. Another option showcases house-made breakfast sausage with southern-style gravy.

In addition, the drink menu will expand to include classic brunch drinks, refresco-style fruity blended beverages, and iced coffee. The shop, which is known for its award-winning chocolates and confections, will stay open for chocolate and beverage sales until 5 p.m. on Sundays.

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The 26th Annual St Croix Valley Pottery Tour and Sale welcomes visitors to see the work of 62 artists at seven pottery studios. Fri., Sat., and Sun., May 11, 12, 13. For studio locations, visit www.minnesotapotters. com.

MAY 10 DFL East Metro Senior Caucus

What did, or didn’t, the Office of Health Facility Complaints actually do to investigate thousands of complaints regarding senior residential homes and facilities?

What did the Legislative Auditor find? Deb Holtz, JD, former Minn. Long Term Care Ombudsman, longtime advocate for people who are elderly and/or have disabilities will be the speaker at the Thursday, May 10, meeting of the DFL East Metro Senior Caucus, 11:30 a.m. at Sgt. Pepper’s Bar and Grill, 930 Helena Ave. N., Oakdale. Participants buy their own lunch and are eligible for a door prize.

MAY 12 bedaisY sTudio Market The annual spring market is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 23230 St. Croix Trail N., Scandia.

Handcrafted gifts/decor and more.

MAY 15 Sons of Norway heritage fest

Partners rummage sale

Osceola Medical Center Partners will be having a rummage sale and silent auction in the Riverside/ Cascade rooms at Osceola Medical Center from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

River Grove Elementary Open House

Come to our open house for new and prospective families on Thursday, May 10, at 6:30 p.m. Tours will be at 6:30 pm and 7:30 p.m. An informational program will be at 7:00 p.m. in the Commons Building.

River Grove Elementary is located at 14189 Ostlund Trail North, Marine on St. Croix MN 55047.

Call 651-409-3122 or email info@marineareaschool. org for more info.

Spring open house

New and prospective families are invited to visit the River Grove campus Thursday, May 10. Tours at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Informational Program at 7 p.m.

Located in the Commons Building (14189 Ostlund Trail North, Marine on St. Croix). FFI: Call 651409-3122 or email info@ marineareaschool.org.

MAY 11-13 St. Croix Valley Pottery Tour

Registration, 6:00 p.m.

Presentation begins at 6:15 p.m. Scandia Community Center (14727 209th St. N., Scandia).

MAY 19 Arcola Mills Open House Arcola Mills will hold its first open house on May 19, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. A spring colors photography shoot will showcase the work of local photographers with Pictures of Stillwater and Tamarack Gallery, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

From 3 to 5 p.m., poets from the local chapter of League of Minnesota Poets will read their work.

MAY 19-20 These two-day classes are special to this season’s theme at the Gammelgården Museum, Swedish Folk Art. Both will be held 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and are for adults and older teens (over 15 years). Advance registration required: gammelgardenmuseum.org/ events. Carved Figures OR Wooden Spoon: May 19 to 20 and June 16 to 17 with instructor Bill Jeager. There is a fee.

Wire Work: May 19 to 20, and June 16 to 17 with instructor Faith Clover.

There is a fee. Advance registration required.

FFI: 651-433-5053.

MAY 17

Christian Women’s Connection

The public can participate in a unique citizen science project at their local baseball diamond or park. Citizen scientists can intercept the foraging wasps using an aerial net and the beetle prey can be captured and identified to determine if Emerald Ash Borers, the invasive insect that destroyed hundreds of millions of ash trees in more than 20 states, are present at that site. Presented by Jennifer Schultz, Wasp Watchers program coordinator with the University of Minnesota Extension.

MAY 27 Immigrant for a Day Buildings open for free tours, activities for children. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Gammelgården Museum.

FFI: gammelgardenmuseum.org/events.

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Wood Carving and Wire Work

The Norwegians are busy getting ready for Vennelag’s 21st Annual Heritage Festival, May 16 at the Scandia Community Center from 6 to 9 p.m.

They are getting out their recipes for rømmegraut, rice pudding, fattigmans, rosettes, and other baked Norwegian goodies. As always there will be lots of Norwegian lefse, herring, meat balls, sausage, and dessert to tickle your palate. Listen or dance to the old time music of Florian Chmielewski Fun Time Band. Bid on your heart’s desire at the silent auction and purchase a few mystery bags from the Norske Lotteri. Tickets must be purchased in advance; call 715-579-8172 or 605-660-4383.

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Found the Pioneer in You?” Reservations and cancellations are necessary. Call or text Diane at 651-808-8579 to make reservations by Tuesday noon May 15. The cost is payable at the door. The once-a-month luncheons move to different sites in Minnesota and Wisconsin. FFI: Call Barb 651465-6635.

Rhubarb Days

MAY 21 River Valley Christian Women’s Connection will hold a “Royal Wedding Tea” Monday, May 21, at 11:30 a.m. The tea-luncheon will be held at Chisago Lake Lutheran Church (1 Summit Avenue, Center City). Dressy attire, hats and gloves are encouraged. Bring a friend, a favorite tea cup and your camera. Mary Anderson of Pins ‘N Needles will do a special feature on Quilting Ideas as Gifts. Mother and daughter, Alicia and Sage Fisk will provide the music. Ellein Lutz will speak on “Have You

Rhubarb Days is planned in Osceola. Outdoor movie, craft fair, food, Summer Reading program, duck race and more.

JUNE 3 Herp Hike Sunday, June 3 from 3 to 5 p.m. Join Warner Nature Center for a fun afternoon learning about amphibians and reptiles! 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. Register through Warner Nature Center: warnernaturecenter.org or 651-433-2427.

JUNE 7 The 4 Rs : Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Recover Attendees will learn the ins and outs of recycling and see some of the new products made from recyclables. Additionally, members of the audience will have a chance to ask questions about which items are recyclable and which are not.

Presenter Dan Schoepke from Washington County works with schools, cities, townships, and community groups on waste educa-

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tion projects as well as implementing recycling best practices. Donations accepted. Thursday, June 7: Social hour 6:30, speaker at 7 p.m. Prairie Restoration (21120 Ozark Ave. N., Scandia).

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

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

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

Tri-County Seniors (50+) DFL Luncheon Meeting (Eastern Anoka, Southern Chisago, & Northern Washington County’s) 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. (First Tuesday of each month) Vannelli’s By The Lake Restaurant - Broadway & 55 - So. Lake Street. Forest Lake, 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.

Swedish Language Class April 16 through May 21 at Gammelgården Museum. Three levels ($60).

For more information or to register, contact Signe at (651) 429-1012 or email pfluegel@att.net.

The fall session will be held September 10 through November 12 (sign up at above contact).

Annie’s Coffee Party Three course coffee party. Reservations are required and close the Wednesday of the week of the event ($15/person).

Please call 651-433-5054 to inquire about available space. FFI: gammelgardenmuseum.org/ events. Thursday, May 10, 10 a.m. (new date) • Thursday, May 17, 10a.m. (new date) • Saturday, September 8, 10 a.m. • Saturday, October 13, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. • Saturday, November 10, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. • Saturday, December 1, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. • Saturday, December 8, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Bluegrass and Lemonade in the Shade A lazy Sunday afternoon of pickin’, plunkin’ and harmonizin’. June through September on the fourth Sunday of the month (June 24, July 22, August 26, September 23), 1 to 4 p.m. Free lemonade for all in the shaded back yard of the Gammelgården. Bring an instrument or just enjoy listening! In case of rain, meet inside the Välkommen Hus. (Guided tours of the five historic buildings are offered at 1 and 2:30 for $7. Purchase tickets in the Butik gift shop.)

Scandia Community Band concerts The Scandia Community Band will continue it’s traditional free band concerts the second Monday of each month this summer: May 14, June 11, July 9 and August 13. All concerts are held at the Gazebo on the Green in Marine at 1:30 p.m. Bring a chair or blanket and a snack and get ready to Polka!

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hould online retailers be forced to collect sales tax?

The Supreme Court of the United States is hearing a challenge to a South Dakota law that may change the face of the retail landscape.

The court ruled in 1967 that mail order companies only needed to collect sales tax in locations where they maintained a physical presence.

South Dakota concluded in 2016 that the explosion in online sales changed the market drastically. So it passed a law requiring all but the smallest retailers, including internet companies, to collect taxes on the sales they make in the state, even if they had no physical presence there. Courts have blocked the law, citing the Supreme Court ruling of 1967.

South Dakota and 35 other states are seeking to change the law and collect sales tax.

South Dakota argues that times changed in the past 50 years Publisher have and “the internet now makes it possible for out-of-state sellers to Tom Stangl reach consumers with engaging, interactive virtual storefronts in our homes or on our smartphones at any hour of the day,” according to Eric Citron, a lawyer representing the state in the case.

Online retailers argue that keeping track of the 12,000 state and local sales tax jurisdictions is an undue burden on businesses and individuals who sell on e-bay, Etsy or other sites.

South Dakota says that software programs now make it possible for a retailer to instantly compute the correct sales tax simply by entering a buyer’s ZIP code.

I heard an interview with Josh Silverman, CEO of Etsy, a website where artisans sell their art, jewelry and more where he bemoaned the potential harm to entrepreneurs who used his website if the South Dakota measure became the law of the land.

When asked if his company could provide assistance with sales tax collections and disbursements for an additional fee, Silverman made it seem like it would be a hardship for his firm.

Let’s speak to truth here – online retail sales are changing the face of local brick and mortar retailers and by extension our communities.

Catalog giants Sears & Roebuck and JC Penney are struggling to survive. Amazon.com is looking to build a second corporate headquarters in the nation.

Even though Amazon.com now pays sales taxes in all states but Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire and Oregon, the larger effect of the disappearance of retail carries a higher cost than just the lost sales tax.

Real jobs in stores are being lost. Smaller communities are losing independent retailers who cannot or will not adapt to changes in the retail landscape. When a community loses a brick and mortar retailer, it loses the convenience of the service, property and sales tax revenue, jobs and the ever-important intangibles of community: volunteers and donations for nearly everything from Little League to churches.

The true cost of online sales growth is very hard to measure but is keenly felt.

I hope the court recognizes the realities of commerce in the 21st century and reverses its ruling from last century. A level playing field for taxation is the bare minimum local retailers should expect from the government.

I have no doubt that the entrepreneurial spirit that made Amazon a household name can cope with having to collect sales tax. There may be some changes in who can set up an online storefront, just the same as brick and mortar stores.

It will all be just fine.

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Could tariffs kill the small town newspaper?

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ast week, the Wisconsin Newspaper Association announced it had joined STOPP, a coalition fighting recent government tariffs on newsprint.

According to the WNA, the new duties threaten hundreds of thousands of jobs across the country. One of those, I must assume, is mine.

The Minnesota Newspaper Association and National Newspaper Association had already joined STOPP, which is working to “stop tariffs on printers and publishers” (yes, that’s where the acronym comes from).

The collective includes not just Editor printers and publishers, but paper Suzanne Lindgren suppliers and distributors who believe the ripple effect of the tariffs would force them to cut jobs, too. Although most STOPP members are small businesses, together they employ more than 600,000 people in the United States.

The cause of the panic? Two tariffs that, combined, could increase the price of newsprint by as much as 32 percent. Neither is permanent, yet.

The tariffs were prompted by petitions from a newsprint mill in Washington State, called NORPAC. An interesting detail: The mill is owned by a New York hedge fund. For their part, NORPAC contends that Canadian paper mills have an unfair advantage, benefitting from 34 subsidy programs, and a duty should be placed on their product.

The U.S. Department of Commerce is investigating those claims. In the meantime, we have these preliminary tariffs.

The first tariff, ranging from 4 to 10 percent depending on the paper mill and subsidy, could be made permanent May 22. The second tariff, from 0 to 22 percent depending on the mill, could become permanent August 2. Again, whether they are made permanent depends on the results of the Department of Commerce investigation.

As newspapers wait for the final word, there’s not a lot of comfort coming from the heads of the industry.

Every few days, it seems, someone is sending another alarming email about the potential effects of the tariffs.

The executive director of the Minnesota Newspaper Association, Lisa Hills, told the Pioneer Press the impacts could be “devastating.”

Prices for newsprint have already seen an increase approaching 10 percent, with $50 to $60 per metric ton added to prices formerly in the $550 to $600 range.

Publishers are loathe to pass those costs on to customers. Ad revenue is not a likely solution either.

“It’s more difficult to make newspapers profitable these days because of the change in where the advertising revenue is going,” executive director of the North Dakota Newspaper Association, Steve Andrist, told the Pioneer Press. “Any additional costs right now, especially one like this that’s significant, could significantly affect their cost. It’s very difficult to find an offsetting source of revenue for that.”

There’s one thing I’m fairly certain of: If community papers do go under, it will be fighting.

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have been scouring my yard for weeds this spring and I’ve been eating some of them, which is why I don’t use synthetic fertilizers or weed killer.

I’m trying to be more health conscious, environmentally aware, live off the land more, and in a round-about way, support the local economy. I’m trying to eat seasonally. There are many reasons to eat seasonally, that is, eat what’s available, but my favorite is because it makes my life simpler.

How easy is it to go out into your backyard and pick some weeds?

Eating healthy has been easier since I changed my mindset and my pantry.

I have been slowly replacing packaged pantry items with fresh veggies and fruits.

Spring veggies have arrived at Wild Chow local markets and stores. Radishes, pea greens or tendrils, Lisa Erickson rhubarb, asparagus, spinach and baby kale are just a few foods I’ve been eating for a couple weeks. According to experts eating wild greens are the best for us!

Dandelion, lamb’s quarters, purslane, nettles, and plantain—all weeds--have been in my salads and green smoothies for the last week.

Eat only what you know is edible. For more information on finding out what healthy wild foods are edible, go to www.wildedible.com and www. superfoods-for-superhealth.com

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Dandelion Salad Adapted from Martha Stewart 1/2 tsp finely chopped or minced garlic 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1/2 tsp coarse salt 1 Tbsp maple syrup 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 4 cups (4 ounces) young dandelion greens* leaves torn in half 4 cups baby kale or spinach Combine garlic, lemon juice, salt, and syrup in a bowl. Whisk until well combined. Drizzle in oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking until emulsified. Place washed dandelion greens and kale in a salad bowl. Drizzle dressing over greens and toss to coat. Serve immediately. *Dandelion leaves are tastier when they are young. Pick greens that have not flowered.

Lisa Erickson is a food columnist who loves adventure and food. You can find more recipes at www.wild-chow.com or email her at wildchowrecipes@gmail.com.

Red Flag Warning Conditions ripe for wildfire

The National Weather Service issued a red flag fire warning last week.

The warning means the area is experiencing critical weather conditions ideal for wildfire and includes the following counties: Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Cook, Crow Wing, Dakota, Douglas, Grant, Hennepin, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Koochiching, Lac qui Parle, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Marshall, McLeod, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Nicollet, Norman, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Roseau, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, St Louis, Stearns, Stevens,

Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wadena, Washington, Wilkin, Wright, Yellow Medicine.

People should not burn while the red flag warning remains in effect and check any burning done recently to ensure the fire is out.

Any spark could become a wildfire under Red Flag conditions.

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1998 was a hard year for Juliet Stoughton. Sure, she almost single-handedly ended the political career of would-be mayor Raymond Cooper, seriously contemplated a protest at the Baptist Church, and made two close friends in Sarah Hyden-Smith and Iris Long. The truth is, however, there were things going on within Juliet her newfound fame couldn’t camouColumnist flage.

She had nothing against Tangi Kevin Slimp Blevins, but she just couldn’t sit any longer, listening as the pseudo-superstar sang those famous lyrics by Dolly Parton:

front of her.

“You look great,” he said, seemingly as surprised as she was.

“What are you doing here?”

Juliet asked. “I mean, I never took you as a ‘fair’ kind of person.”

“My company has a booth in the Exhibit Hall,” he answered.

“You must not have gone in there or you would have noticed.”

He asked how she was. She said she was fi ne. The truth was she felt anything but fi ne at the moment. He told her he saw her name in the newspaper.

“Did you really run for mayor?”

Juliet didn’t have much to say.

Or perhaps she just couldn’t get the words out.

He told her he missed her, and thought of her a lot. Juliet sensed he might be waiting for her to say the same.

After a moment of awkward silence, she spoke. “You know, Chris,” she began, “it’s been really nice to see you.”

“Would you like to get a soda or something?” he asked.

“No, actually, I was just rushing to the ladies’ room so I could get back to the concert.”

Chris was surprised by her newfound interest in country gospel music.

“It was nice seeing you,” Juliet said just before turning toward the ladies’ room just 20 feet to her

And I will always love you Bitter-sweet memories That’s all I have And all I am taking with me.

Juliet left the fairground stands rapidly, making her way past the ticket booth and vendors selling corndogs, cotton candy and funnel cakes. She walked quickly, her only thought being how she would soon be anywhere besides there, surrounded by all those happy people.

Juliet was an avid reader. Ancient history had always been her favorite subject. She thought a lot about something Plato said. “Love is a serious mental disease,” he explained.

Juliet used to believe Plato was too busy thinking elevated thoughts to understand something as simple as true love. Now, she was beginning to understand what he meant.

Finally, nearly out of earshot of the concert, Juliet took a turn in the direction of the fair exit.

In just a hundred feet or so, past the Chamber of Commerce display, she would be safe, or so she thought. As she hurried, Juliet kept her eyes on the ground, taking long steps to keep her pace.

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Suddenly, Juliet realized she was in the mood to see the rest of the concert. Upon entering the stand area, she noticed Iris Long taking pictures for the newspaper. She slipped in beside her new friend.

“I’m surprised to see you here,” Iris noted with a friendly laugh.

“Well,” Juliet replied with a grin, “I wanted to see what all the excitement was about.”

She was just in time, as Tangi reappeared on stage for her final encore: Turn your radio on, and listen to the music in the air.

Turn your radio on and glory share.

Turn the lights down low, and listen to the Master’s radio.

Get in touch with God, turn your radio on.

Just then, she remembered a quote by her favorite modern author, J.S.B. Morse: “A broken heart is just the growing pains necessary so that you can love more completely when the real thing comes along.”

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here was still snow n the ground when we boarded the plane at the Milwaukee airport using two round trip tickets we got for $120. My wife Nancee’ chose a furnished small cottage VRBO (Vacation Rental by Owner) 100 steps from the Atlantic Ocean on Kure Beach for $88 a day on the historic Outer Banks of N.C. We were just looking to do a little sunning, surf fishing while checking out local sights and flavors and maybe a fishing charter. Soaking in sun, watching for porpoises, looking for shells or watching Wild River sea rod tips from the surf was about as hard as Trails we wanted to work on Jim Bennett this laid back vacation.

Lik thi there is a learning Like anything curve when it comes to surf fishing.

Although I had fished the Florida surf back in March there were subtle differences to pick up on the Carolina coast that differ from the gulf. I got some good info at historic Kure Fishing Pier and the guys at Island True Value hardware where we rented a couple rod and reel combos and bought frozen shrimp, sand fleas and mullet for cut bait. It didn’t take long to land that first ocean sheep head on cut mullet that put up a great fight as the tide rose, but then things slowed down. Keeping an eye on one guy down the beach who was fishing constantly, I soon made my way there and met Damian who shared his secret! His secret was,”Live sand fleas hooked on circle hooks fishing in close at high tide."

Sand fleas are cool little crustaceans also known as mole crabs, sand crabs or sea cicadas. You can find them along the beach where waves overlap at their high point as it stops and washes back into the ocean. There you can spot the sand fleas by little V’s they make in the sand and catch them by hand. Once you find their location there could be 10 or 100 of them.

They are about the size of a ping pong ball and cannot hurt you. Hooked in the tail on a circle hook and tossed out into the surf during a high tide they will put fish on your hook. Circle hooks catch fish for you much better than trying to set the hook on the long shank hooks that came with our rod and reel combos. Blue fish and whiting love sand fleas as they feed close to shore looking for their lunch while we fished for ours.

A common mistake beginner surf anglers make, as I learned from Damian, is not fishing in close enough to shore. We have all seen images of surf anglers with long rods and reels tossing bait far out into the ocean.

Damian told me that if we wanted to catch fish there, all we needed was light gear cast out 20 yards from shore during high tide using 2 or 3 oz. surf weights depending on the tides. We had no problems going out during out during low tide to lounge on beach chairs watching for porpoise, listening to black headed gulls squawk loudly and watching rod tips as we moved back as the tides rose until the fish appeared. Served fresh back at the VRBO they tasted great!

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a project with broad appeal.

“I wanted to create a project that would build excitement in the community for local history,” he explained.

“Something that would excite a lot of people, that was hands-on and interactive.”

He’d heard of Northern Bedrock, an organization that partners skilled professionals with AmeriCorps crews to restore historic sites and train the next generation of preservation trade workers. As he began to communicate with them about potential projects, the cemetery came up as a possibility.

“With its community connection and historical connection to Marine, we all kind of agreed that it would be the perfect spot,” Heimdahl said.

As he mulled it over with another resident, Charlie Anderson, the field of possibilities widened.

“I’d talked to Fitzie a couple times,” Anderson recalled. “I was involved with the Urban Forest Task Force and I’d heard John Goodfellow mention how the cemetery needs some upkeep. … That’s when a little light bulb went off that

this would be a great opportunity to bring both projects together … and to bring in River Grove Elementary. Part of their mission as a civic-minded school is to have roots in the community. We could bring the students there, just like Gary used to, and have them participate in the upkeep as a way to honor their ancestors and community.”

Anderson, a combat veteran and current member of the military,

“This is our shared sacred space and we need to take care of it.”

Charlie Anderson touched on the cemetery’s significance for veterans and their loved ones.

“There is so much history there,” he said.

“And there’s a special importance in my heart for those who have served our country who are there as well. …

This is not just about the Urban Forest Task Force and Marine Restoration Society. It affects everyone in Marine and anyone whose loved ones are buried there.”

He added: “This is something that will

unite our community that’s needed and will honor the memory of all who are there. … It will be impactful over that eight-day period, but then what are the ripple effects as we go into the future? How do we take care of the cemetery and our ancestors?”

Tentatively, a Northern Bedrock crew is set to work in Marine October 3 through 10. That’s eight 10-hour days.

“We anticipate them getting a lot done,” Heimdahl said, noting that workers will likely focus on some of the oldest monuments, those of the founding fathers and mothers of the town.

Northern Bedrock will also lead a community workshop for those interested in learning to maintain plots and keep the site in good condition.

“With these older cemeteries there aren’t many stewards to maintain them,” Heimdahl said, expressing the need for residents to take up the torch.

Heimdahl, Anderson and others will attend Mill Stream Day, May 28, and Marine’s May 28 Memorial Day Service, hoping to get the word out about the project and compile a list of volunteers interested in contributing in various ways.

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Scandia chips in for AIS monitoring

BY KYLE WEAVER CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The City of Scandia is going to help local lakes combat aquatic invasive species.

Following a wide-ranging discussion with local lake association and watershed district leaders, the Scandia City Council agreed to provide $2,500 to the Big Marine Lake Association and $1,000 to the Bone Lake Association to assist in monitoring the public boat launches on those lakes.

During the May 2 discussion, Mike Sorensen of the Forest Lake-Comfort Lake Watershed District, Dave Bakke, of the Bone Lake Association, and Jeff Dahlberg, of the Big Marine Lake Association, outlined the groups’ efforts in recent years to address the transportation and introduction of aquatic invasive species (AIS), such as Eurasian water milfoil, zebra mussels, starry stonewort and spiny water fleas. Such species are primarily spread by being attached to boats transported from lake to lake.

The groups’ data showed that of the more than 6,100 boat inspections conducted in 2017, invasive species—or water that could contain them—were found 4.2 percent of the time.

Further, the group showed that, in spite of the ongoing challenges, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources funding for the inspection programs has winnowed in recent years.

“We’re here to look for protection and future financing,” Dahlberg said.

“We hope we can find a way to work together on this.”

The move to provide funding for AIS inspections contradicts previous city policy

where the council has provided only written endorsement of grant applications for such programs—not actual funding.

Councilman Bob Hegland, who is a Bone Lake resident, voiced a strong objection to a similar request for funding last year from the Bone Lake Association.

But the council’s viewpoint appears to have changed.

“For us to say it is other people’s responsibility is something I just don’t believe in,” Mayor Christine Maefsky said.

Councilman Steve Kronmiller agreed.

“If everyone says ‘it’s not my problem,’ then there’s not going to be any money to tackle this issue,” he said.

Maefsky and others noted that public access to lakes is a contributor to the city’s recreational tourism economy.

“If we’re going to buy $2,000 worth of Christmas lights, we can do this,” Councilman Jim Schneider quipped.

Wind In The Pines citations The council agreed to have City Administrator Neil Soltis draft an ordinance that would create an Administrative Citation process.

The citation process was initially considered as a way to issue parking permits and tickets for the Wind In The Pines Park parking lot—to combat the vandalism and trespassing issues that have occurred on private land adjacent to the park.

Even so, the council expressed skepticism as to whether parking regulations would solve the problems stemming from the park on neighbor John Haus’s land.

“I don’t think this is going to solve it,” Maefsky

Forest Lake Area High School's FFA named one of Minnesota's best

said. “The responsibility is on the landowner.”

Regardless of the park issues, Soltis said the city could also use such a citation process to handle tickets for junk cars or dogs running at large, and more swiftly than the criminal courts can.

Other business: • The council tentatively agreed to support purchasing a number of holiday light fixtures for the downtown area.

Scandia Marine Lions Club president Lynette Welsh said the club would consider a donation to the city for some of the lights.

• The council approved the purchase of a BoxCast device and software for continuing the broadcast of city council meetings. With the city’s withdrawal from its joint powers agreement with Forest Lake Cable Commission going into effect this summer, the council opted to purchase the equipment for $499 and pay $1,559 per year for the BoxCast services, which includes unlimited online streaming and hosting of a year’s worth of video archives.

The city expects to begin receiving about $11,000 annually in cable franchise fees once the cable commission agreement is terminated.

• The council agreed to seek a community solar energy subscription from U.S. Solar. The subscription is based on the city’s energy usage and would yield a return of about 1 cent per kilowatt-hour, or roughly $1,300 per year in revenue. Soltis noted the subscription would also support the city’s GreenStep City initiatives.

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These students are part of the delegation of Forest Lake FFA members who attended the State Convention this year. For the thirteenth straight year, the Forest Lake FFA has been one of Minnesota’s Top Ten chapters. Back row: McKenna Nelson, Sydney Parker, Jenna Skarphol, Autumn Huddleston, Rebecca Anderson, Amanda Zaudtke, Callie Johnson, Maria Anderson, Ben Niemczyk. Middle row: Amber Zabrasky, Geena Zabrasky, Allison Witzmann, Grace Ackerman, Maddison Carpenter, Gina Moua, Brynn Miron. Front row: Bridget Olson, Abby Youngman, Kalley Tjetie.

For the thirteenth straight year the instructors and FFA advisors. “While Forest Lake FFA chapter was named awards provide tangible recognition of one of Minnesota’s “Top Ten Chapters” chapter achievements, the true reward at the annual State FFA Convention, is producing young adults who are which was held at the University of engaged learners, dedicated leaders, Minnesota on April 22-24. Forest Lake and contributing citizens who seek to was fifth in the chapter award proimprove their community.” gram. The recognition was based on an Individual members also received top application submitted by the students, honors during the convention. Abby which identified successful activities in Huset, Ben Niemczyk and Amanda the areas of student, chapter, and com- Zaudtke, seniors at Forest Lake Area munity development. The application High School, earned their Minnesota will now be reviewed at the national FFA Degree, this degree is the highest level. award that the Minnesota FFA Associ“These achievements are a result of ation can bestow upon its members. 369 a group effort of members, parents, Minnesota FFA members qualified for school faculty and administration, and the State FFA Degree this year. To be community support,” said Mike Miron, SEE FFA, PAGE 8 one of three agricultural education

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

2. The address of the principal place of business: 15270 Goodview Ave. N. 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: Stuck on Lolli, LLC, 15270 Goodview Ave. N., Hugo, MN 55038; Amber Filip, 15270 Goodview Ave. N., Hugo, MN 55038.

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: Amber Filip, owner.

Dated April 20, 2018.

Filed with the State of Minnesota.

Published in The Country Messenger May 2 and May 9, 2018 CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 1. The exact name under which the business is or will be conducted: Stanley Leonard.

2. The address of the principal place of business: 912 Trotters Lane, Woodbury, MN 55125.

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: Stanley Leonard Stalewski, 9129 Trotters Lane, Woodbury, MN 55125.

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: Stanley Leonard Stalewski, artist.

Dated April 20, 2018.

Filed with the State of Minnesota.

Published in The Country Messenger May 9 and May 16, 2018 CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 1. The exact name under which the business is or will be conducted: Cut Wood Company.

2. The address of the principal place of business: 912 Trotters Lane, Woodbury, MN 55125.

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: Stanley Leonard Stalewski, 9129 Trotters Lane, Woodbury, MN 55125.

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: Stanley Leonard Stalewski, artist.

Dated April 20, 2018.

Filed with the State of Minnesota.

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eligible for the Minnesota FFA Degree, students must have earned and invested at least $2,000 of his or her own efforts.

Each recipient must have completed a minimum of two years of classroom instruction in an agricultural, food and natural resources education program.

Students also qualified for state competition in nine Career Development Events (CDEs).

CDEs allow students to demonstrate relevant connections between classroom instruction and real-life scenarios. The events are designed to help prepare students for careers in agriculture and demonstrate technical skills and knowledge in a competitive setting. The chapter had two CDE teams finish in the top ten at the state level competition. The Fish & Wildlife team of McKenna Nelson, Geena

Zebrasky, Amber Zebrasky, and Kalley Tietje placed 3rd overall and the Small Animals & Veterinary Science team of Sydney Parker, Shayla Moser, Laura Voltz, and Aleya Moreno took 7th in the state. Additional CDE highlights can be found at www.

ForestLakeFFA.org.”

The FFA mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. More than 25,000 students in Minnesota are enrolled in agricultural education classes. Students who have taken three or more classes in career and technical education, including agricultural education have a graduation rate of 98.7 percent. FFA is a national youth organization that makes a positive difference in the lives of young people by developing their

potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success of its 653,359 student members preparing for leadership and careers in the science, business and technology of agriculture. Over 11,000 students are members of the Minnesota FFA Association.

The Forest Lake Agricultural Education Department offers courses and internship opportunities in the Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources career pathway. Students are also members of the Forest Lake FFA. For more information about the Forest Lake Agricultural Education Department and the FFA chapter contact an agricultural education teacher at (651) 982-8495 or visit our website at www.ForestLakeFFA.org.

Controlled burns planned in Washington County Washington County is planning to conduct controlled burns at Big Marine Park Reserve, Lake Elmo Park Reserve, St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park, and in Lake St. Croix Beach along County Road 18 between 13th and 18th streets this spring after the area receives more

rainfall.

Controlled burns help keep forests and grasslands healthy, by encouraging the re-growth of fire-dependent native plants and reducing undesirable brush in forests. Many native plant communities in Washington County have plants,

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habitats, and wildlife that need regular fire.

All burns are planned with the assistance of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Forestry Division and local fire departments. They will occur between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. only when weather conditions per-

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mit a safe and effective burn. Trained personnel with fire-fighting equipment are on-site until the fire is extinguished.

For additional information, call the Washington County Natural Resources Coordinator at 651-430-4323.

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Frank Langer Frank Langer, age 75 of Scandia, Minn. passed away at home on April 30, 2018. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. Frank was the local assessor for multiple cities in Washington County, some for over 40 years. He valued the many long term relationships he developed over time, working with the local communities.

He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Mary Anne Winn.

Survived by loving wife, Michele, of 52 years and their children; Nick (Lidia), Kathleen (Dan) Pohlen, Kristin (Chris) Beckwith, Jason and James; 7 grandchildren: Robert Pohlen, Samantha Pohlen, Dylan Langer, Zach (Roman) Langer, Nicky Langer, Christina Langer, Barrett Beckwith; brother, Gerard; many nieces, nephews and other extended family.

Frank liked nothing better than to spend time with his friends and family, enjoying good food and laughter. He was an avid pilot who owned his own plane in Osceola, WI for many years. He also enjoyed classic cars, motorcycles, boating, traveling with his friends and family and trips to Las Vegas with his buddies.

Frank was always available for a word of advice, a helping hand, a good story, a laugh when needed and the ability to put life’s struggles into perspective.

While we will all miss the great man that Frank was, we will remember that he truly lived each moment that he was with us.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 19, 2018 at the Church of Saint Peter, 1250 South Shore Drive, Forest Lake. The family will greet friends from 4:00-8:00 p.m. on Friday, May 18, 2018 at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake and one hour prior on Saturday at the Church. Interment at Elim Lutheran Cemetery Online condolences may be made at www.mattsonfuneralhome.com. Cards and memorials may be directed to Mattson Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 343 N. Shore Drive, Forest Lake, MN 55025.

Should anglers be allowed to keep walleye from Mille Lacs? Should trout be stocked in Square Lake? Are there enough local places to fish for muskies?

Fishing in Minnesota is a time-honored tradition and a money-maker that generates roughly $2.4 billion in spending each year. Even so, Minnesotans don’t always agree on how to manage fisheries and how to balance competing interests of anglers, lakeshore residents, and watershed managers.

On May 17, Minnesota DNR State Fisheries Chief, Don Pereira, will speak at a networking event for lake associations and residents of Chisago and Washington Counties. During his presentation, Pereira will discuss challenges and trends in Minnesota fishing, including fish stocking, managing fishing pressure, and maintaining healthy species’ balance. He’ll also offer suggestions for what lake associations can do to promote healthy fisheries locally.

The meeting is hosted by Carnelian-Marine-St. Croix Watershed District, Comfort Lake – Forest Lake Watershed District, Chisago County and Chisago Lake Improvement District (LID), and Washington Conservation District. Also during the event, attendees will get updates from lake associations and local government, and will spend time discussing watershed issues and opportunities related to AIS; lake and river water quality; wildlife and habitat; recreation; and drinking water.

The Chisago & Washington Lakes Meeting will be held on Thursday, May 17, 6-8pm at the Forest Lake City Hall Community Room (1408 Lake Street South, Forest Lake). The event is free and open to the public, but pre-registration is requested at: https://tinyurl.com/May17lakes.

For more information, contact Angie Hong at: 651-330-8220 x.35 or angie.hong@mnwcd.org.

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AREA CHURCHES Ascension Episcopal Church

Forest Hills United Methodist Church

Lord of the Lakes Lutheran Church (LCMS)

Osceola United Methodist Church

St. Joseph Catholic Church

214 North Third Street N, Stillwater (651) 439-2609 • www.ae-church.org Rev. Marilyn Baldwin Rev. Buff Grace, Rector Rev. Brenda Hoffman Mindy Boynton, Christian Ed/Youth Nancy Whipkey, Music Sunday: 8 a.m. Holy Eucharist, no music 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist, with music

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

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

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

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

Fellowship at 11 a.m.

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

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

River Valley Christian Church

St. Joseph Catholic Cluster

Maranatha Church Chisago Lakes Campus

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

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

Sunday Teen Service 7:00 p.m.

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

St. Anne’s, Somerset 5 p.m.

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

St. Anne’s, Somerset 8 & 10 a.m.

St. Joseph’s, Osceola 10:30 a.m.

Call for weekday mass and reconciliation schedules.

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

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

Kid’s Church during 9:45 service.

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

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

Elim Lutheran Church Scandia (651) 433-2723 www.elimscandia.org Senior Pastor Scott Westphal Associate Pastor Meredith McGrath Sunday Worship: 8 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. in Elim Sanctuary Christian education for all ages: 8:45 a.m.

Faith Lutheran Church (ELCA) Forest Lake (651) 464-3323 886 North Shore Drive Pastors: Rev. Philip Peterson, Rev. Paul Brown Sunday Worship: Traditional, 7:45 & 9:00 a.m.

Praise Service: 10:30 a.m.

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

Children’s Sunday School 10:45 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday School 9 & 10:30 a.m.

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

Sunday service 9:30 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Ross and Adam Brunfelt

JOLENE KAMMERUD Outdoors Realty 2391 State Rd 35, Osceola, WI 54020 BROKER/OWNER - Serving MN & WI

Phone: 866-986-2731 Cell: 715-222-2132 2391 State Road 35, Osceola, WI jolenekammerud@yahoo.com www.outdoorsrealty.com

HOURS: Monday - Friday • 8 to 5:30 Saturday • 8 to noon

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HAVE SOMETHING TO give away? Run three weeks, nonbusiness related for FREE. Must be from the area. To place an ad call 715-294-2314.

60 Boats & Accessories WANTED: Roller trailer for 14 ft. boat. Call Dale, 480-354-8281.

Services Erickson piano service. Bryan Erickson Tuning-RegulationRepair 715-463-5958 \ 507-475-2584 Problems with your car insurance? Tickets? Accidents? Been canceled? Call Noah Insurance for help at 715-294-2017.

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Horse care experience required. Weekdays 6 - 11 am. northbrookfarms@msn.com

Custom Furniture refinishing, stripping and repair. Do it right, reasonably. The Cellar Door, Taylors Falls, 651-465-5551.

For Sale NEW BUILDING SITE For Sale - 1 and 105 acres. Country lots – Osceola Dresser area.

715-755-3377

352 Home/Office Organization THE SUN HAS YOUR office supplies – File folders, labels, register and other tapes, envelopes of many sizes, copy paper by ream or sheet and much more. Let us help you today, 108 Cascade, Osceola.

715-294-2314.

502 Real Estate For Sale by Owner LAKEHOME Fanny Lake 75' shoreline Cambridge, MN 3br, 2ba rambler 2400sf attached garage $295,000 Offer Pending 612-308-7902

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454 Storage Rent Farmington Mini Storage: For all your storage needs. Now offering climate controlled units. 10x10, 10x15, 10x20, 10x25. Now accommodating 5th wheelers, boats and campers.

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Hiring: Direct Care Staff Linnea Residential Home, located in Chisago City & Taylors Falls is seeking positive & creative individuals to work with unique DD individuals; variety of shifts available ~ afternoon/evenings, weekends; overnights & on call status There is a $2 wage differential for weekend hours CNA experience preferred. Wage begins at $12 an hour & increases with related work experience & education.

Linnea has 3 homes, all shifts are available.

To schedule an interview contact Scott or Carla at 651-257-2211 or email: cclinnea@gmail.com

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Class B CDL Driver Ferrellgas, a nationwide leader in the propane industry, is looking for a full time Class B Driver in Osceola, WI Apply online at: www.ferrellgas.com REQUIREMENTS: •Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs.

•High School Diploma or equivalent •At least 1 year driving experience •Class A or B CDL license with air brake, hazmat, and tanker endorsements •Clean driving record

Editor The Amery Free Press is seeking a writer to tell compelling stories about our community. The editor is the primary generator of news for our print and online editions. If you can see beyond the obvious, spot the little things that make our community special and share them with our readers, we may have the ideal job for you.

Interested candidates should demonstrate strong writing and editing skills, enthusiasm for the news and an eye for detail and design. Familiarity with AP style, Adobe InDesign and Photoshop and photography are preferred for this position, which includes some night and weekend work.

Benefits package includes paid time off! health, vision, dental, disability insurance and 401k.

Send resume and clips to Tom Stangl Amery Free Press P.O. Box 424 Amery, WI 54001 tstangl@theameryfreepress.com

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MAY 1 At 5:31 p.m. a medical need was reported on Sheffield Lane.

At 6:57 p.m. assistance was needed on Sheffield Lane.

At 11:23 a.m. a fire call came from Langly Court and Layton Avenue.

At 4:52 p.m. missing cows were reported on 185th Street.

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City of Scandia

APRIL 30 At 8:12 a.m. suspicious activity was reported on Old Marine Trail and Orwell Avenue.

At 2:02 a.m. public assistance was needed on Peabody Trail.

At 2:05 p.m. recovery of a stolen vehicle was reported on Mayberry Trail.

MAY 2 At 5:22 a.m. a car vs. deer

incident on Manning Trail, just south of 230th, was reported.

At 8:32 a.m. a parking concern on Manning, south of 207th Street, was received.

At 11:20 a.m. a complaint about burning on Lamar Avenue was received.

At 11:59 p.m. a medical need on Peabody Trail was reported.

reported.

At 12:56 p.m. a person applied for a liquor license for a new business.

At 1:13 p.m. a medical need on Pilar Road was reported.

At 9:35 p.m. a roommate dispute at Welty Homes on Perkins Avenue was reported.

MAY 3

At 2:20 a.m. a medical need on Ostrum Avenue was reported.

At 8:43 a.m. a medical need on Olinda Trail was

MAY 4

Spotlight on Area Businesses Young & Sons Heating and Air Conditioning Spring is here! And that means allergy season won’t be far behind! Many people will be feeling the effects of pollen and other allergens in the air. If you suffer from allergies we can show you how an AccuClean™ whole home air filtration system can relieve your allergies. AccuClean™ whole home air filtration systems remove up to an unprecedented 99.98 percent of unwanted particles and allergens from the filtered air in your home.

When is the last time that you had your air conditioner cleaned? A dirty air conditioner takes more energy to run and will eventually break down. We recommend that you not wait until the hottest day of the year to check it out. We can clean your air conditioner for you now to assure you are ready for summer.

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At 5:12 p.m. a motorist was assisted on Ozark Avenue.

At 8:28 p.m. an anonymous caller reported shots heard on 170th Street.

At 10:22 a.m. an injured deer was reported on Norell Avenue.

MAY 3 At 1:05 a.m. family assistance was needed on 126th Street.

At 3:01 p.m. a complaint about a driver on Manning, north of Square Lake Trail, was received.

MAY 1 At 5:53 p.m. assistance was needed at Maple Island Hunt.

At 8 p.m. a complaint about a 4-wheeler driver

Sheriff’s Office will hold memorial ceremony for local law enforcement Sheriff Dan Starry has announced Washington County Sheriff’s Office 24th Annual Local Law Enforcement Memorial Day Ceremony will be held on Tuesday, May 15. The ceremony will begin promptly at noon in front of the Washington County Historic Courthouse in Stillwater.

Last year, citizens, Washington County Board Members, 10th District Judges, and local government officials witnessed the event along with representatives from law enforcement agencies throughout Washington County and the State of Minnesota.

The annual ceremony is held in recognition of

National Correctional Officers Week, May 6 through 12, and National Peace Officers Week is May 13 through 19. Ceremonies will also be held at the National Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington, D.C. Local observance is being held on the State Capitol grounds, (for more information please see: mnlema.org), to honor officers from Minnesota who have given their lives in the line of duty.

The public is encouraged to attend the ceremony at the Historic Courthouse, 101 West Pine Street in Stillwater and share in fellowship, including cake and refreshments, following the event.

Country Messenger now sold at Scandia Super America Readers can now find copies of the Country Messenger for sale at a new location, the Super America and Federated Co-ops Country Store in Scandia.

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