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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12, 2019

Serving Marine on St. Croix, Scandia, May Township

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INTERNET UPGRADE: Scandia Council pursuing grant. PAGE 6

Opp, Alfveby inducted to Forest Lake district Hall of Fame the District Hall of Fame includes 88 members and the Arts & Athletics Hall of Fame has 104 members.

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Stillwater-based Joseph Wolf Brewing Company is one of many local breweries participating in this year’s Hay Lake Beer Tasting.

Hay Lake brew fest offers taste of region CONTRIBUTED WASHINGTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Former Scandia Elementary principal Marilyn Opp and former music director at Elim Lutheran Church, Dennis Alfveby, were inducted into the Forest Lake Area Schools Hall of Fame Monday, June 3.

The Hall of Fame honors individuals who have made great contributions to the school district, either through their work in the district or through their professional work or other community service.

Hall of Fame members must be former students, staff members, administrators or school board members, or current or former members of the school district commu-

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Forest Lake district superintendent Steve Massey shakes Marilyn Opp's hand at the Hall of Fame induction, June 3.

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Seven new members were added the district’s Hall at the June 3 cere-

mony and two to its Arts and Athletics Hall of Fame. With the addition of these new members,

Marilyn Opp began her career with Forest Lake Area Schools in 1979 as a teacher at Forest Lake Elementary.

In 1993, she became the Principal of Scandia Elementary and helped lead many school activities, including the Wild Walk, Art and Academic Fair, Family Discovery Nights and more. She took every opportunity to build and strengthen ties with the community and in 1993 became the first active female member of the Scandia-Marine SEE HALL OF FAME, PAGE 7

The Washington County Historical Society will host the 12th Annual Hay Lake Beer Tasting on Saturday, June 15.

Over the last twelve years the event has become a keys fundraiser for the Washington County Historical Society. This year’s breweries include Bent Brewstillery, Lift Bridge, Joseph Wolf, Fair State, Sierra Nevada, Castle Danger, St. Croix Brewing, Alloy Brewing and Red Neck Juice.

The tasting also will consist of food from the Scandia-Marine Lions Club and live music featuring jazz group Arete.

In addition, there will be a silent auction that includes two white oak bourbon barrels from Lift Bridge Brewing, tickets to a St. Paul Saints game, a champagne brunch for four at the Water Street Inn in Stillwater, and other items.

1860 Vintage Base Ball will be played on the grounds near the school from noon to 4 p.m. and is free to watch. Once you are done watching “old time” base ball, walk over some beer, music, food and friends!

The Washington County Historical Society collects, preserves, and disseminates the history of the county and state of Minnesota. Founded in 1934, WCHS is supported by individual gifts, membership fees, and foundation grants. For more information, visit www.wchsmn.org.

IF YOU GO What: 12th Annual Hay Lake Beer Tasting Fundraiser and Silent Auction When: Saturday, June 15; vintage baseball noon to 4 p.m.; beer tasting 4 to 7 p.m.

Where: Hay Lake School Museum (14020 195th St. N., Marine on St Croix, MN 55047) Details: All proceeds benefit the Washington County Historical Society. Admission: $20 per person; participants must be 21 years or older. Contact Katie Hutton, Katie@wchsmn. org or 651-433-4014, with questions about the event.

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The Holiday Committee took posts in the upper and lower village, as well as the river, during last week’s test shoot. From left: Larry Roden, Brian Mader, Todd Dreschel, Dorothy Deetz, Kim Creager, Andy Creager, Gwen Roden, Jeannie Davis, Hollywood Pyrotechnics staff, Charlie Anderson.

In Marine, fireworks show will go on Best view: Judd near Burris Park

BY SUZANNE LINDGREN EDITOR@COUNTRYMESSENGER.COM

After a year of uncertainty surrounding Marine on St. Croix’s popular fireworks display, it appears the show will go on in 2019 — from a new location.

The reason for the change?

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During last year’s July 3 fireworks show the Mill Site deck, used as a launch, was damaged.

The deck is not technically Marine city property. It belongs to the Washington County Historical Society. Although the city filed a claim and the damage was repaired, various stakeholders thought it prudent to find a different launch site.

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Marine’s Holiday Committee was tasked with the assignment.

“We were worried we wouldn’t have a show,” Marine Councilman Charlie Anderson said. “Really, the Holiday Committee has saved the fireworks.”

The city is working with a different company, Hollywood SEE FIREWORKS, PAGE 6

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Body found in May Township identiďŹ ed as Minneapolis man CONTRIBUTED WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

The body located on June 2 near the 17600 block of Manning Trail in May Township has been identified as Jose Natividad Genis Cuate, according to a June 5 news release from the Washington County Sheriff's Office.

Cuate was a 47-year-old male from Minneapolis.

The Ramsey County Medical Examiner’s Office has determined Jose Natividad Genis Cuate died as a result of a homicide.

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is being assisted by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.

The incident is currently under investigation.

In the early morning hours of Sunday, June 9, Washington County sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a call of a woman found in the middle of the road near Highway 95 and 124th Street North in May Township.

Upon arrival, deputies determined she had a gunshot wound. She was transported to the hospital.

The investigation is developing and there is no further information at this time.

Washington County Board of Commissioners Now Accepting Applications for the Comfort Lake-Forest Lake Watershed District Board of Managers Applicants must reside in the Watershed District. Cities included in the Comfort Lake-Forest Lake Watershed are: Forest Lake & Scandia To receive an application, please call the Washington County OfďŹ ce of Administration at (651) 430-6009, or go on line at: http://www.co.washington.mn.us/index. aspx?nid=300 Applications must be returned by August 7, 2019.

If you need assistance due to disability or language barrier, please call (651) 430-6000 (TDD (651) 430-6000)

Marine General’s generator delivered, but not installed A generator has been on the wish list at Marine General Store for years, as the machine would help prevent food from spoiling in the event of a power outage. After working with Open for Business for ďŹ nancing, a generator arrived May 24.

Unfortunately, an overhead wire kept it from being installed immediately.

Seven candidates chosen to interview for Scandia admin job

BY KYLE WEAVER CONTRIBUTING WRITER

More than 40 people applied to become Scandia’s next city administrator.

Last week the Scandia City Council narrowed that field down to seven,

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The candidates, to be interviewed by the city council later this month, include: • Kathy Laur, deputy city clerk/administrator of Lake St. Croix Beach, Minn. • Jacob LaVigne, financial analysist for the Metropolitan Council, St. Paul. • Jake Foster, assistant city administrator, Lake Elmo. • Richard Fisher, township manager of Upper

Mount Bethel Township, Northampton County, Penn. • Cassandra Tabor, administration director, Minnetrista, Minn. • Mark Vahlsing, city administrator, Kenyon, Minn. • Joel Dhein, recently retired city administrator/clerk-treasurer, Mora, Minn.

Of the seven, three received more than one vote in an initial ballot of the council members.

Four more were added to the list of finalists after individual council members lobbied for them during last week’s council meeting.

As of Monday, the city office had yet to officially announce the interview dates. During their

interviews, the seven candidates will be invited to tour the city and will participate in an informal luncheon with the council and other community leaders. The council will formally interview each candidate for about 45 minutes.

The council also approved a travel reimbursement of up to $300 each for the candidates, which notably includes two candidates from more than 100 miles away—and one from outside Minnesota.

The new administrator is expected to be in office sometime in August. He or she will succeed Neil Soltis, who retired from the post on May 6.

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JUNE 13 Birds of the State, State of the Birds Thursday, June 13, 6:30 p.m. How are Minnesota’s bird populations doing? Which species are increasing, which are declining, and why? Join University of Minnesota ornithologist and population ecologist, Todd Arnold, to learn about the factors affecting regional bird populations and what we can do to help. $5 Suggested donation. Prairie Restorations (21120 Ozark Court, Scandia).

Writers Group The Osceola Writers Group will meet at the Discovery Center, rm 105 (3rd Ave. entrance). 5-7 p.m. Everyone welcome.

For more information contact barbaraywetzel@gmail.com.

LittleBits Simple Circuits Thursday, June 13 from 3 to 4 p.m. Test out your circuitry skills with LittleBits, small electronic building blocks at Hardwood Creek Library (19955 Forest Road North, Forest Lake).

Kids ages 6 through 12 welcome. Drop-in, no registration required.

JUNE 14 Ralph’s World Live Friday, June 14 from 2 to 3 p.m.

Stop by Hardwood Creek Library (19955 Forest Road North, Forest Lake) for a rock ‘n’ roll concert for the whole family featuring music of Ralph Covert. This event is open to children of all ages and their families.

No registration required.

This program is funded with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

JUNE 15 Summer Reading Kickoff Saturday, June 15, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Marine Community Library’s Summer Reading Kickoff. Z Juggler Rosenschnoz in the

Gazebo from 10 to 11 a.m.

All ages welcome. No registration required.

Gazebo is at the corner of Broadway and Judd Street in downtown Marine. In case of rain go to the Marine Village Hall, (121 Judd Street).

This program is funded with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Do RAD Things: Skateboard Art Monday, June 17 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Decorate a skateboard at Hardwood Creek Library (19955 Forest Road North, Forest Lake).

This program is for ages 10-18. This program is funded with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Registration required at WashCoLib.org/Events, at the Hardwood Creek Library Information Desk, or 651-275-7300.

JUNE 17 Christian Women’s Connection Luncheon Women are invited to River Valley Christian Women’s Connection “Rescued and Restored” Luncheon, 11:30 AM on Monday, June 17 at Lakes Free Church (29620 Olinda Trail, Lindstrom).

Reservations required

by Tuesday noon, June 11. Call Shirley, 715755-2656 or text her at 715-338-1473. The cost is $12 inclusive for the program with luncheon, payable at the door. For specific questions or considerations call Diane: 651-808-8579.

JUNE 18 LEGO Block Party!

Tuesday, June 18 from 3 to 5 p.m. Kids and their families are invited to drop by Hardwood Creek Library between 3 and 5 p.m. to create and build with Legos. Build the tallest tower, design the most unique dream home, or create a new monster! Children ages 6 and up and their families welcome. No registration

required.

MACS board meeting

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Tuesday, June 18, 6:30 p.m. The River Grove: A Marine Area Community School board of directors meeting will be in the Commons Building, 14189 Ostlund Trail North, Marine on St. Croix MN 55047. www. marineareaschool.org; the agenda will be posted before the meeting.

Friday, June 21 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Let’s Make Stuff is a creative class for adults held every third Friday of the month at Hardwood Creek Library (19955 Forest Road North, Forest Lake). All materials provided. Class size is limited. Please register online, at the Hardwood Creek Library Information Desk, or call 651-2757300.

JUNE 19 Sing, Play, Learn with MacPhail: Water Makes Music Wednesday, June 19 from 10 to 10:45 a.m.

Hardwood Creek Library (19955 Forest Road North, Forest Lake).

Children birth through 5 and their caregivers welcome. No registration required. Maximum 20 children. First come, first served. This program is funded with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Kami Mendlik Artist Reception Wednesday, June 19, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Meet Kami Mendlik, oil painter and founder of the St Croix River School of Painting at the Marine Community Library. The show will be up through the end of June. Free. All are welcome. Marine Village Hall (121 Judd Street).

MarineCommunityLibrary.org, 651-433-2820.

JUNE 20 Mercy Watson Fights Crime Book Party Thursday, June 20 from 2 to 3 p.m. This program is best enjoyed by kids 5 to 8 years old who are familiar with the book series. Registration is required at WashCoLib.org/Events, at the Hardwood Creek Library Information Desk, or by calling 651-275-7300.

Hardwood Creek Library (19955 Forest Road North, Forest Lake).

JUNE 21 Let’s Make Stuff: Paper

JUNE 22 Midsommar Dag 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. THE Smörgåsbord of the season, no reservations needed. 11 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. 1 p.m.: Raising of the Majstång followed by program of music and folk dances. Gammelgården Museum (20880 Olinda Trail, Scandia).

Family Board Games Saturday, June 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Hardwood Creek Library (19955 Forest Road North, Forest Lake). All ages welcome, come for the whole time or just a little while. No registration required.

JUNE 27 Author Event with Stacey Bauer Thursday, June 27 from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m.

Hardwood Creek Library (19955 Forest Road North, Forest Lake) will celebrate local author Stacey Bauer and her new children’s book, “Cami Kangaroo Has Too Much Stuff!” (www. stacycbauer.com). No registration required.

Crafty Camp Out Thursday, June 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. Camp out in the Hardwood Creek Library courtyard (19955 Forest Road North, Forest Lake). Families and caregivers with children are welcome. No registration required.

Fourth Thursday Smörgåsbord Gammelgården Museum (20880 Olinda Trail,

Scandia). Reserve your place at the feast! Book a tour before or after or just enjoy the meal. Call the museum to reserve: 651-433-5053.

JUNE 28 Bringing It Home – Stories of the St. Croix Friday, June 28, 7 p.m.

Award-winning storyteller Jill Johnson grew up in Marine on St. Croix, but has not lived in this area for 50 years. On this night, Jill returns to share her stories of the area, revisiting not only her own memories, but some of the important and often overlooked history of the region.

Marine Village Hall (121 Judd Street, Marine on St. Croix). FFI: MarineCommunityLibrary.org.

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.

FFI: ckgenz@msn.com or call 763-227-7536.

A NAMI Connection peer support group for adults recovering from mental illness meets bi-weekly in Stillwater. Free, sponsored

by NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental Illness). Led by trained facilitators who are in recovery. Meets: first and third Mondays of each month, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at Episcopal Church of the Ascension Office (215 North 4th St., Stillwater). FFI: Call Diane at 651-7240977 or NAMI at 651-6452948.

Camera Club The St. Croix Valley Camera Club meets the third Monday of each month, 7 p.m. at the Chisago County Government Center in Center City. Meetings include a presentation followed by casual discussion.

Photographers of all interests and abilities are welcome.

Family Storytime at Hardwood Creek Thursdays, from 10:3011:00 a.m. Children of all ages and their caregivers. Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd N, Forest Lake. 651 275-7300.

Super Storytime Tuesdays from 10:30 11:15 a.m. A craft or other activity with storytime. Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd N, Forest Lake. 651 275-7300.

Baby Storytime Wednesdays, 9:45-10:15 a.m. Hardwood Creek Library invites parents and caregivers with babies 0-24 months. Siblings are welcome! Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd N, Forest Lake. 651 275-7300.

Toddler Storytime Wednesdays, 10:30-11 a.m. Children of all ages and their caregivers.

Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd N, Forest Lake.

FFI: 651 275-7300.

Mental Health Support Group

Nursing Home Report Card Choosing a nursing home for yourself or a loved one can be challenging. For information to help decide, visit:

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We can fix it

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would like to talk with you about the state of local news in the early 21st century. I promise not to be too technical or whiny. No one likes a whiner.

There is a lot of talk lately about newspapers being dead. As former newspaperman Mark Twain famously quipped “The report of my death was an exaggeration.”

Some papers are struggling, others are adapting to the changing ways people consume news.

It’s this changing landscape of news consumption that is causing problems for business models, readers and our democracy. You will be forgiven for thinking that is a stretch, hear me out. survey published last week by Publisher theA Pew Research Center shows that 50% of people surveyed on Tom Stangl the large problems facing the nation feel that “made up news and information” is a very big problem in the country today. Pew studies the media and the public’s perceptions of it.

It ranks fifth on the list after drug addiction (70%), affordability of health care (67%), US political system (52%) and the gap between rich and poor (51%).

Still not convinced it’s a “thing?” It ranked ahead of: violent crime (49%), climate change (46%), racism (40%), illegal immigration (38%), terrorism (34%) and sexism (26%).

We clearly have a problem and the people surveyed had a clear idea of who needs to fix it: the news media, the choice of 53% of respondents. The public at 20% was a distant second.

So, what’s the answer?

This is the place where I tell you that you need to be an investor in media. Buy a subscription in print or online and tell your friends and neighbors to do so as well. News outlets work when there is a sustainable business model in place.

For decades, advertising carried the ball.

Founding father Alexander Hamilton is quoted as saying “It is the advertiser who provides the paper for the subscriber. It is not to be disputed, that the publisher of a newspaper in this country, without a very exhaustive advertising support, would receive less reward for his labor than the humblest mechanic.”

Today, there are lots of ways to advertise.

Newspapers and their websites deliver one of the largest audiences in our markets. We are a great way to reach readers who will love to come to your business. Always will be.

Since Google and Facebook have a virtual and literal monopoly on much of the ad spending online, readers will be tasked with footing more of the bill as the digital age matures.

There is federal legislation that is in the works designed to help newspapers compete online with the giants. The bills want to make Google and Facebook pay for content that they have used for free. It is well intended, but I am not holding my breath in hopes that it will pass, let alone help.

In the end, it comes down to you and me. We need to fix this problem by the tried and true capitalistic free market system of putting our money where our mouth is.

We appreciate the support of our subscribers and advertisers. The news industry needs readers to subscribe to the outlets we trust, love and use.

Do it now while we can turn things around.

We’ll do the rest.

Thanks for your support and trust.

As always, I welcome your comments. You can reach me by email at tstangl@theameryfreepress. com, telephone 715-268-8101 or write me at P.O. Box 424, Amery, WI, 54001.

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Summer at last — and bites, stings, rashes

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h, summer has arrived at last. I’m reveling in the warm temperatures, the sound of peepers at night and the first garden blooms. I’m looking forward to the glow of fireflies and the drama of evening thunderstorms.

When it comes to summer, what’s not to love?

Well, ticks, for one. This time of year I usually find at least on wood tick crawling on me every day. And at least a few times a year I don’t seem to find them fast enough. By then, they’ve bitten.

Then there are mosquitos, bees, hornets, wasps. And let’s not forget poison ivy.

Call me a pessimist. Or just the mother of a two year old whose blood Editor is preferred by nine of 10 mosquitos, and whose magnetic attraction to Suzanne Lindgren un-mowed patches of lawn leads, inevitably, to a rash.

There is a so-called weed, it’s probably in your yard right now, that can help with all of the above.

It’s plantain — not the banana-like staple of tropical diets. Latin name plantago major, it’s a broad leaved, inconspicuous plant. If you’ve noticed it, it’s probably because of tall seedpod, which rises tall into the lawn.

The leaves, found somewhere in almost every yard or green space, can be used to relieve stings and take the itch out of bites and rashes. The quickest and cheapest way to use plantain is to make a poultice by chewing the leaf up and applying the chewed leaf to

the sting. I know, I know, it sounds a little gross. But is it worse than a bee sting? You decide.

I taught my nieces to do this and they used the method successfully on a friend’s wasp sting. No need to go crying for an adult.

There is another way that involves a little elbow grease, but no spit.

Plantain Anti-Itch Oil Harvest your plantain. I try to get at least a couple cups worth, and then I have some to share. Rinse, then let wilt for at least a few hours and up to a day.

Put the wilted leaves in a food processor or blender.

If you have vodka, put in a tablespoon or two and give the mixture an initial blend. You don’t need much alcohol, in fact it’s not entirely necessary, but it will help the extraction process and will also preserve your end product.

Then, add olive oil at about a one-to-one ratio to the plantain (basically, enough to cover the plant well).

Blend thoroughly.

Put the mixture in a jar and put the jar in a cupboard. Light and heat make oil go rancid faster, so avoid the windowsill or other sunny spots. Let sit two weeks. (Unless you need it sooner. I cracked into mine after 36 hours and it worked.)

After two weeks, strain the plant matter out and bottle the remaining oil. Use as needed. A little goes a long way!

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If you were stranded on a desert island…

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ce cream is perfect. It might be the best and easiest dessert on the planet. Buy it. Scoop. Yum. Growing up, I remember only a handful of fun flavors like rocky road, green peppermint bonbon, and the flavor my childhood friends coveted, but my mother wouldn’t let me buy—pink bubble gum. Now, there are a plethora of flavors that border on crazy like corn on the cob, curry mint, caramel balsamic swirl, and phish food— what is that anyway?

Buying ice cream is super convenient. Gas stations and grocery stores stock multiple flavors and brands, so if you’re in a pinch, buying it couldn’t be easier, but the taste of homemade, however, is extraordinary.

Depending on your tastes, you Wild Chow can make your own creations once Lisa Erickson you know the basics of ice cream making.

An ice cream machine is an expensive investment, but not necessary. You do not need one for this recipe.

Excess sugar and additives will make your homemade ice cream harder to freeze. Try to keep the sugar content as close to the recipe as possible.

Adding liquor will help your ice cream from forming ice crystals when freezing and keep it extra smooth and creamy.

Keep all your mixing utensils as cold as you can handle when it comes time to freezing and stirring the ice cream. Keep your spoon in the freezer and use an oven mitt to hold it if it’s too cold. Use stainless steel bowls as they cool faster than glass or plastic.

The higher fat content in whole milk and cream will make the ice cream creamier and have fewer ice crystals. Use whole milk and heavy whipping cream.

If you ever get stranded on a desert island, don’t

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Frying eggs for Big Boy

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y husband, Peter, decided to make friends with a raven.

We have a lot of ravens around our house. Ravens are smart birds and Peter did some research on them. They mate for life and can live to be seventeen years old in the wild. They learn to recognize people and will grow less afraid once they know someone. So, Columnist Peter decided he going to leave Carrie Classon was small treats on the birdbath every day and let some raven couple get to know him.

At approximately the same time as Peter hatched his plan, we decided to replace one of our two pub chairs. But instead of setting it on the curb where it would have vanished like magic within twenty-four hours, Peter parked the old chair in front of the living room window and starting taking his morning coffee there, watching for ravens.

“That chair can’t stay there forever you know,” I reminded him.

“Uh huh,” Peter said, ignoring me.

First, he put out some noodles I had left over from making lasagna. A very large raven showed up and started eating lasagna.

Peter was excited.

“Look at that big boy!” Peter exclaimed, and the bird was named Big Boy from then on.

Big Boy ate a lot of noodles over the next few days but no Mrs. Big Boy showed up. Peter began to speculate that Big Boy was a widower.

“I think he’s all alone,” Peter declared.

“Maybe his wife just doesn’t like lasagna,” I argued. Peter shook his head and kept watching.

No Mrs. Big Boy arrived and Big Boy lost interest in the noodles once they dried up.

“Too hard on his teeth!” Peter explained.

“Ravens don’t have teeth!” I protested, unnecessarily.

Then Peter started putting out tortillas. A much smaller pair of ravens showed up and ate a few.

Peter dubbed them The Newlyweds. But still no Mrs. Big Boy appeared. Big Boy started burying tortillas in the lawn.

“I don’t think he likes tortillas,” Peter decided from the pub chair.

By now my husband was spending a lot of time sitting in the living room staring out the window, waiting for his raven experiment to pan out. I was beginning to wonder if we would ever be rid of the old pub chair.

I walked into the kitchen one afternoon and saw Peter frying three eggs.

“What are you doing?” I asked.

“I’m frying eggs for Big Boy.” “Okay.”

Big Boy loved eggs, as it turned out, and frying eggs for Big Boy became part of Peter’s routine.

Big Boy showed up and ate his eggs, but he always came alone.

He also liked salmon skin and leftover shortcake—but did not like strawberries. He picked the strawberries out and lined them up on the edge of the birdbath to communicate his displeasure.

In the afternoon, Big Boy sits in the big pine tree overlooking the birdbath and makes loud, deep-throated noises. He has probably been doing that for years, but now we know it’s Big Boy. Peter recognizes Big Boy when he soars high overhead in the warm evening breeze. It is easy to tell it’s Big Boy because, in a world of two-by-two ravens, Big Boy is always alone.

Peter is older than me by ten years and the actuary tables say that I will end up alone. But actuary tables lie all the time. Peter watches that big, solitary bird in the sky and I know he feels for him, flying all by himself.

“There’s Big Boy!” Peter says, watching the sky. Then he fries another egg.

Till next time, Carrie Carrie Classon’s memoir, “Blue Yarn: A Memoir About Loss, Letting Go, & What Happens Next,” was just released. Learn more at CarrieClasson.com.

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In a large metal bowl, mix the cocoa and sugar together. Pour in the milk. Stir until the sugar has dissolved; about five minutes. Add the cream, vanilla, and the liquor.

Place in the freezer. Stir the ice cream every ten minutes for the first hour. Fold in any add-ins like nuts or fruit. Freeze again and stir once an hour until frozen throughout; about 3 hours. Serve or transfer to a covered airtight container and keep frozen until ready to serve.

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o how important are bees for our survival?

Like so many other species mankind takes for granted, bees play a vital role in our survival.

In fact, they are largely responsible for the regulation of our entire food supply, according to One Green Planet. The plight of the honey bee has been declining 30% each year in the U.S. Globally, researchers struggle to understand why but the numbers don’t lie.

Seventy of their top 100 food crops grown worldwide rely on pollinators to create 90 percent of the world’s nutrition.

A new study published in Nature Communications says that just 2% of wild bees pollinate 80% of crops grown in our agricultural system.

Wild River The reverse of this fact is the scary part that is saying that if we lose Trails those 2% of wild bees, 80% of our agricultural system will collapse.

Jim Bennett You can say goodbye to apples, plums, pears, peaches, almonds, oranges and avocados just for starters. Realizing that there are 850 million people around the world starving right now and our growing world population is set to explode to nine billion people by 2050, unless we solve the bee problems we will certainly be looking at massive food shortages worldwide. Yet bees are more important to the entire ecosystem than to just mankind. Bees allow plants around the world to pollinate. These plants contribute to feeding all animals, birds and other insects too. We need to create a “Land Ethic”, a term Aldo Leopold talked about back in the 50’s.

Mother Earth News reports that flying insect mass in Germany fell by 76% in less than 3 decades.

Entomologist just ended a 27 year study on insect biomass. Midsummer looses were even more significant at 82 percent. This “Insect Armageddon”

has global implications because fewer insects mean certain tasks in nature will not be done, ecosystems will collapse because fewer insects mean less food for every link in the entire food chain. Similar studies in places like Puerto Rico’s “El Yunque” national Forest have shown drastic drops of insects there have led to subsequent declines in lizards, frogs and birds, which should be viewed as “Canary’s in the coal mine” indicators. They are not sure why it’s happening, but it’s happening all around the world.

What’s causing all the problems? For me it’s obviously habitat changes and loss. Locally, cash crops and pesticides are changing our world for the worse by government, corporate farming and big business with big money pushing it right down our throats.

Just take a drive through the countryside around the 4th of July and look at all the corn. Is it a foot high or will you find it depleted of bees and other insects?

Researchers are saying habitat loss, climate change, pesticides and other chemicals are killing bees and other insects here in our backyards.

Neonicotinoids are a group of pesticides that attack a bee’s nervous system. The same bee and insect loss is being reported in North America, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Greece, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, the Middle East, Asia and Africa.

I see well groomed yards without dandelions being as much to blame as corporate farmers when neighbors and lawn care companies spray chemicals all over our yards and then put up signs saying kids and pets should avoid these areas. What can you do? Plant a bee garden and start growing wild flowers today for starters!

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

Big River Farms begins Community Workshop Series This summer, Big River Farms will be holding three workshops for local community members. The series will feature workshops on protecting pollinators, growing mushrooms and composting with worms. They will be held

at Big River Farms on Saturdays June 22, June 29 and July 27 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Each event will provide an opportunity to bring what you learn home as monarch growing supplies, inoculated mushroom starters and a

worm bin.

Big River Farms is a program of The Food Group, an innovative food access organization with the mission of fighting hunger and nourishing our community. BRF operates a land-based training program

for immigrant and minority farmers, promotes equitable access to locally-grown, healthy, organic food via the Big River Farms Food Hub, and educates and advocates for farmer and food justice through community events and programs.

Registration fees from these workshops will be used to continue providing land access, education and market access to beginning farmers.

For more information and to register, please visit: bigriver-

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Scandia agrees to pursue internet grant Wetland driveway may go to court?

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Outlined in green, the best viewing for this year’s fireworks in Marine will be on Judd Street and in Burris Park.

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Pyrotechnics, for this year’s show.

After a test shoot last week, Anderson confirmed that the fireworks will be launched from Berkey Street.

The best viewing will be from Judd Street near Burris Park.

“Folks used to going earlier in the day might set up blankets and chairs in areas that aren’t good for viewing,” Anderson said. “The green space by the gazebo and behind the Brookside, you won’t be able to see them very well from those places this year.

“I encourage people to utilize Burris Park, and have fun earlier in the day grilling and spending time there. The park will have some good views but there are some trees that could block the view. I encourage people to set up right on Judd Street all the way from Berkey to downtown.”

The street will be closed to cars before and during the show.

From the river, Anderson recommended heading 100 to 150 yards south of regular viewing spots.

“If they were to draw a line from Berkey to the river, that’s where I would set up,” Anderson said. “We’re

getting the word out as best we can.

Some folks might come away wondering what’s going on and why it’s different this year. But the fireworks are here and it’s going to be a great show.

We want people to come and enjoy the event.”

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Fireworks over Marine at last year’s show.

This year, the best views will be on Judd Street near Burris Park.

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Some, but not all, of Scandia residents may be receiving an upgrade in their internet service next year.

The Scandia Council last week agreed to partner with Midco in pursuing a grant to expand the company’s internet service offerings in the city.

Midco’s proposal was selected from among three companies that responded to a recent request for proposals issued by the city’s Economic Development Authority. The company proposed a joint application for a Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) matching grant for up to $5 million, which would allow the cable company to expand and improve cable service in some areas and possibly provide fixed wireless solutions to others.

“It is a less-than-perfect solution,” Councilman Steve Kronmiller said. “But I really think Midco is the best game we have in town right now.”

Kronmiller, who has been leading the efforts to expand internet capabilities, said the city will work with Midco to create an inventory of assets, infrastructure and stakeholders that will assist the company’s grant application.

“We don’t know yet what the final answer will look like,” Kro-

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nmiller said. “Midco has a good reputation and track record in the community. … (The project) falls short of what we had hoped, but it’s a start.”

Kronmiller said the grant application would need to be submitted by mid-September. If awarded, construction could begin as early as February 2020.

Last year, the city spent $9,350 on a fiber-to-the-premises feasibility study conducted

by Consolidated Telephone Company (CTC).

That study determined that it would cost roughly $13.3 million to install high speed fiber optic internet service to every home in the city.

Assuming receipt of a grant, the city’s portion of that cost would have been $5.7 million, or around $2,500 per home—an initial number many deemed to be infeasible.

“Everybody choked on that number a little bit,” Kronmiller said.

CTC responded to the city’s request for proposals with the same proposal, more or less, yet declined to discuss a smaller project.

“I am disappointed we weren’t able to hear more from CTC,” Kronmiller said.

Frontier Communications also responded to the request for proposals. They asked for $330,000 in city funds for their project.

By federal government standards, Scandia is considered “unserved,” falling below the 25 megabits per second (Mbps) minimum download speed threshold.

A survey conducted by the city’s internet focus group last year determined that at least three-quarters of city residents consider their internet service to be “poor” or “fair” in terms of cost, reliability, speed and service.

Wetland driveway Following a lengthy legal explanation from City Attorney Eric Sherburne, the council took no further action on a request from Joe and Katie Reinhardt to reconsider a condition placed on their wetland driveway variance.

“There is no formal process for the city to reconsider a request that was granted,” Sher-

burne told the council last week.

The issue first came before the council last year, sometime after the Reinhardts constructed a secondary driveway across a wetland, in violation of the Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act. The city retroactively granted a variance for the driveway, provided that the Reinhardts merge the five Bliss neighborhood parcels they own into a single parcel. The Reinhardts cannot receive a permit for the driveway from the city until that condition is met.

But the Reinhardts have disagreed with doing so, concerned that merging the lots would harm their future property value.

Sherburne’s advice to the council was to stand pat and let the matter be reviewed in court, if the Reinhardts are inclined to continue pursuing the issue.

“I think that is the most appropriate remedy for them,” Sherburne said. “The most direct option is a judicial review.”

Other business: • The council denied a request from Public Works Director Adam Hawkinson for a salary increase. Citing the city’s recent classification and compensation study, which showed that most city employees are underpaid relative to their peers in neighboring communities, Hawkinson asked for an additional $6,250 annually, a 20 percent increase. The council deferred that decision until the to-be-hired city administrator can review the study and make a recommendation.

• The council appointed a Community Center Improvements Task Force to consider and recommend enhancements to the city facility.

The task force appointees included Mayor Christine Maefsky, Councilwoman Patti Ray, City Treasurer Colleen Firkus, Hawkinson, and city residents Bruce Swenson, Lynne Moratzka, Pam Plowman-Smith, Susan Rodsjo and Julie Gacek.

The next Scandia City Council meeting will be held June 18 at 7 p.m.

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Lions Club. Opp retired from the school in 2005, but continues to serve as a community volunteer both with the Lions Club and other organizations.

Dennis Alfveby At an early age, Dennis Alfveby became an accomplished musician.

While still in junior high, Alfveby was selected to be the organist for Faith Lutheran Church in Forest Lake, a position which he continued until he graduated from Forest Lake High School in 1970 and left to study music at Augsburg College. Alveby taught for many years at New Richmond High School in Wisconsin, directing a very successful choral music program. He was also the Director of Music at Elim Lutheran Church in Scandia from 1987 until his retirement at the end of 2018.

Gerald (Jerry) Wavrin As a math teacher for thirty-three years, Jerry Wavrin was always looking for ways to innovate and improve. Wavrin had the

foresight to understand how integral computers would become for math and other subjects and created the first computer lab and computer curriculum unit for the district. He also developed the first accelerated math option to challenge high-achieving students.

An active volunteer and community member for over 50 years, Wavrin still attends Ranger sporting events, concerts and plays and continues to hear from former students whose interest in math, science or technology was fostered within his class.

Karen Morehead A tireless advocate for children and youth in the Forest Lake area, Karen Morehead was an active member of the school board and the Forest Lake Park Board for many years. As a school board member, she worked to make sure that students’ voices were always heard and became a strong advocate for many programs that benefit students today, like Spanish Immersion, STEM, anti-bullying, FFA and

strong music programs.

Even after her retirement from the school board at the end of 2018, Morehead remains a tireless spokesperson for the good work that students, staff and parents do every day.

Duane Rasmussen Through a quarter century as the owner and publisher of the Forest Lake Times, Duane Rasmussen made his mark on the community both as business owner and community volunteer.

Through his company, SELL Publishing, Rasmussen employed nearly 100 people and led a culture of volunteerism within his company. He was a member and backer of many community organizations and established the Forest Lake Community Scholarship Foundation, which this year surpassed $1.5 million in total scholarship dollars given to local students.

Dave Purdy As a Forest Lake resident and business owner for more than 30 years, Dave Purdy has a long history of build-

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ing up our community through service and volunteerism. Purdy has been a leader in Rotary, Lakes Center for Youth and Families and other community organizations. As an avid guitar player and musician, Purdy has played with several local bands over the years, often donating entertainment for fundraising and community events. Purdy is also a volunteer for Best Prep, a statewide non-profit organizations that provides educational programs for students in grades 4-12 and has often shared his professional knowledge with students studying business and economics.

Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Loushine has had a distinguished career in safety and compliance, working for Occupational Safety and Health Association office in Minnesota and the Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services. Loushine is now an Associate Professor and Coordinator of Internships at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, where he created a very successful online Master of Science degree program in Occupational & Environmental Safety and Health.

Todd Loushine

The criteria for inclusion in the Forest Lake Area High School Arts & Athletics Hall of Fame is slightly different.

Individuals must have participated, as either a student participant or a coach, in a school-sponsored sport or activity that is recognized by the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL).

As a member of Forest Lake’s class of 1989, Todd Loushine was a three-sport varsity letter winner and an active member and leader within student council, National Honor Society and Student Athletes Against Drugs.

Loushine went on to earn a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Minnesota and a PhD in Industrial

Arts and Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2019

Henry Hebert

the Speech team at Forest Lake Area High School for over 30 years.

During his tenure as coach, the team never lost a Section 7AA Championship, winning at least 20 years consecutively. Hebert also directed the high school’s theater program for several years, leading the One Act Play to several section finals and working with several students who would go on to have careers in theater, including Christopher Sieber and Jim Lichtscheidl.

Stephen Anthony While he was a student at Forest Lake Area High School, Stephen Anthony was a two-time Section 7AA Champion and led the speech team to three consecutive section championships.

He graduated from Syracuse University with a BFA in Acting and continues to perform in productions on Broadway, off Broadway and in regional theater. He also has performed in television roles, with an appearance on CBS’ “Blue Bloods” this winter.

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Fifth grade teacher Janae Peterson tallies laps for Lane Hopkins. Scandia fifth graders carried milk jugs filled of water around the school's baseball diamond in May. The activity was part learning experience, part fundraiser for Water for South Sudan.

Scandia fifth graders complete service projects CONTRIBUTED SCANDIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Fifth graders at Scandia Elementary School showed support for children across the globe in May with food and water related service projects.

The students packed meals for people in Nicaragua through the organization Feed My Starving Children. They worked cooperatively with their peers and chaperone volunteers to pack over 13,000 meals. This amount will feed nearly 40 children for one year.

Both fifth grade classrooms read the book, “A Long Walk to Water” aloud. The story talks about a man named Salva Dut who lived in Sudan.

He started an organization called Water for South Sudan to help build wells for villages and small communities who

don't have access to water.

They also learned about the challenges many people around the world face each day in finding clean water.

Students carried milk jugs filled with water around the school's baseball diamond. The purpose of this activity was to give the students a chance to walk in someone else's shoes, especially girls around the world who spend nearly four hours a day walking to get water for their families rather than learning in a classroom.

The students asked family and friends to donate money for each lap they completed. Most students walked at least 10 laps carrying their water jugs. The class goal was to raise $300 to help build a new well for people in South Sudan. The students and families far exceeded that goal, raising over $1,000 to send to Water for South Sudan.

With these projects, Scandia fifth graders will make a positive difference in people's lives around the world.

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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: Veronica Lynn Everett.

2. The address of the principal place of business: 8117 West Manchester Avenue Unit 333, Playa Del Rey, CA 90293.

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: Veronica Lynn Everett, 8117 West Manchester Avenue Unit 333, Playa Del Rey, CA 90293.

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: Veronica Lynn Everett.

This woman in essence d.b.a. “Veronica Lynn Everett “(given Name and Surname ), As relates to Her affairs, With reservation of all rights, claims the “first, middle and last names” “ VERONICA LYNN EVERETT” (from age of majority) together with all replication, variations and uses thereof Including but not limited to: VERONICA LYNN EVERETT-BOYCE, VERONICA L EVERETT, VERONICA EVERETT, VERONICA L EVERETT-BOYCE, VERONICA L. EVERETT-BOYCE, V.L. EVERETT BOYCE, VERONICA BOYCE, VERONICA LYNN EVERETT, VERONICA EVERETTBOYCE, VERONICA L EVERETTBOYCE, VERONICA L EVERETTBOYCE, VERONICA EVERETT BOYCE, V EVERETT-BOYCE, VERONICA L. EVERETT COFFIELD, VERONICA L EVERETT-COFFIELD, VERONICA COFFIELD, VERONICA LYNN EVERETT-COFFIELD, VERONICA L. EVERETT-COFFIELD, VERONICA LYNN E COFFIELD, VERONICA L. COFFIELD, as Her private “words of art” commercial equitable properties. For terms and conditions of use , call 1-310-466-3782 and ask for: Veronica Lynn Everett.

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Published in The Country Messenger June 12, June 19, June 26 and July 3, 2019 CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 1. The exact name under which the business is or will be conducted: Brausen Eaton.

2. The address of the principal place of business: 304 S. Jones Bl. #4235, Las Vegas, N 89107.

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: Hanan Islam, 304 S. Jones Bl. #4235, Las Vegas, N 89107.

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: Hanan Islam.

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The Country Messenger June 12, June 19, June 26 and July 3, 2019 CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 1. The exact name under which the business is or will be conducted: Hanan Islam.

2. The address of the principal place of business: 304 S. Jones Bl. #4235, Las Vegas, N 89107.

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: Hanan Islam, 304 S. Jones Bl. #4235, Las Vegas, N 89107.

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: Hanan Islam.

This woman in essence d.b.a.

“Brausen Eaton “(given Name and Surname), As relates to Her affairs, With reservation of all rights, claims the “first, middle and last names” “ BRAUSEN EATON ” (from age of majority) together with all replication, variations and uses thereof Including but not limited to: HANAN ISLAM, HANAN HAFEEZAH ISLAM, HANA ISLAM, HANAN H. ISLAM, Hanan Islam, Hanan Hafeezah Islam Hanan Islam, Hanan H. Islam, as Her private “words of art” commercial equitable properties. For terms and conditions of use, call 1-800-807-1819 and ask for: Hanan Islam.

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A DNR SCUBA diver searches for zebra mussels near the public access at Bone Lake.

Zebra mussels confirmed in Bone Lake, Washington County CONTRIBUTED MNDNR

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed reports of zebra mussels in Bone Lake, just east of Forest Lake, in Washington County.

A Washington Conservation District (WCD) watercraft inspector discovered six juvenile zebra mussels at the Bone Lake public water access while performing an early detection survey using an underwater viewing device called an aquascope. The cluster of zebra mussels was attached to sticks underneath the access dock.

The WCD conducts weekly access searches as part of a Washington County Prevention grant, with no zebra mussels found the week prior. No additional zebra mussels were found during about 50 hours of shoreline searches by the local watershed district and other organizations and dive searches by the DNR. The watershed district and the conservation district

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will continue to monitor for zebra mussels and may pursue a DNR pilot project to treat the area near the public boat launch, depending on what is found during monitoring.

“Early detection of an isolated population can help prevent the spread of zebra mussels within a lake and to other lakes. It also creates the potential for pilot project treatment, which isn’t possible once a broader population is established,” DNR Invasive Species Unit Supervisor Heidi Wolf said.

Whether or not a lake is listed as infested, Minnesota law requires boaters and anglers to: • Clean watercraft and trailers of aquatic plants and prohibited invasive species.

• Drain all water by removing drain plugs and keeping them out during transport.

• Dispose of unwanted bait in the trash.

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OBITUARIES

MaryBeth Louise Ostrand Zea MaryBeth Louise Ostrand Zea of Little Falls, Minn., died peacefully May 24, 2019, at Quiet Oaks Hospice House, St. Augusta, Minn., after a two-month illness with advanced melanoma brain cancer.

MaryBeth was born Oct. 16, 1960, in Stillwater, Minn., to Norman and Marlys (Swenson) Ostrand.

She attended elementary school in Scandia, followed by junior high school and high school in Forest Lake. MaryBeth is a 1979 graduate of Forest Lake High School, attended Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter, Minn., and later graduated from St. Cloud State University with a degree in communications. She married Mike Zea in 1988 and lived in Onamia, Minn., for many years. They divorced in 2003.

She was preceded in death by her father, Norman Ostrand in 2010, and grandparents, Hilmer and Myrtle Ostrand and Oscar and Hazel Swenson.

MaryBeth is survived by her husband of 14 years, Mike Jensen of Little Falls; mother, Marlys Ostrand of Scandia; brothers, Peter (Darla) of Stillwater, and John (Krista) Ostrand of Mahtomedi, plus four nieces she loved immensely, Megan, Nicole, Emily and Natalie.

A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be June 17 at 4 p.m. at Cragun’s Resort on Gull Lake near Brainerd, Minn. A visitation will also be held June 18 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at Park Place Apartments, 505 2nd Ave. SE, Little Falls.

A complete obituary is at www.shelleyfuneralchapels.com.

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new scholarship funds will be available for those who self-identify needing some support to afford the classes.

All requests will be considered. For more information, interested students should email info@marinemillsfolkschool.org.

CONTRIBUTED MARINE MILLS FOLK SCHOOL

Marine Mills Folk School last week announced the receipt of a generous grant from the Whitson Fund of the St. Paul Foundation. The grant will be used as a scholarship fund for students of the traditional arts and crafts educational center in Marine on St. Croix.

“Our hands-on folk school provides opportunities for talented local artists and teachers to share their knowledge of traditional skills, while at the same helping them supplement their income,” noted Jane Norbin, board member. “We wanted to ensure there was no financial barrier to any lifelong learner who wanted to enroll in a hands-on arts and crafts class. We are especially grateful to the Whitson

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Intergenerational paddle bulding at a Marine Mills Folk School class.

Fund for agreeing to provide these scholarship funds.” The folk school teaches traditional skill classes such as wood paddle building

and weaving. Primarily aimed at adult learners, the school also features classes for intergenerational teams of adults with children. These

Founded in 2018, Marine Mills Folk School’s mission is to support and strengthen connections by inviting all people to discover the joy of learning and creating together. Located in Marine on St Croix, MN, the school offers adult and intergenerational classes in traditional arts and craft skills. Please visit https://marinemillsfolkschool.org/ for additional information or to see a complete listing of classes.

DNR: Zebra Mussels confirmed in Lake east of Forest Lake FROM PAGE 8

Some invasive species are small and difficult to see at the access. To remove or kill them, take one or more of the following precautions before moving to another waterbody: • Spray with high-pressure water.

• Rinse with very hot water (120 degrees for at least two minutes or 140 degrees for at least 10 seconds).

• Dry for at least five days.

Zebra mussels can compete with native species for food and habitat, cut the feet of swimmers, reduce the performance of boat motors, and cause expensive

damage to water intake pipes.

People should contact an area DNR aquatic invasive species specialist if they think they have found zebra mussels or any other invasive species that has not already been confirmed in a lake.

More information is available at mndnr.gov/ais.

AREA CHURCHES Ascension Episcopal Church

Forest Hills United Methodist Church

Lord of the Lakes Lutheran Church (LCMS)

River Valley Christian 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 10:00 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

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.

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.

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: at Gammelkyrkan (original church building located at Gammelgarden, across from Elim) 9:30 a.m. in Elim Sanctuary Adult Christian Ed. at 8:45 a.m.

Kid City PreK-Grade 6 Christian Ed. 10:30 a.m.

Faith Lutheran Church (ELCA) Faith Lutheran Church (ELCA) Forest Lake (651) 464-3323 886 North Shore Drive Pastor John Klawiter Sunday Worship: Traditional, 9 a.m.

Contemporary Praise, 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 Jason Carlson, Associate Pastor Stephen Moore Sunday Worship 9 & 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School 9 & 10:30 a.m.

Maranatha Church Chisago Lakes Campus 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.

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

Fellowship at 11 a.m.

St. Croix Falls Unitarian Universalist Fellowship First 3 Sundays of each month @ 10 a.m.

201 North Adams St., St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 Rev. Kelli Clement - www.scuuf.org

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.

St. Joseph Catholic Cluster 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.

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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Forest Lake Area High School named 2019 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School CONTRIBUTED FOREST LAKE AREA SCHOOLS

Forest Lake Area High School has been designated as a 2019 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools award honoree. The school was the only Minnesota school to receive the recognition.

This national honor, announced May 23, recognizes schools for their inno-

vative efforts to reduce environmental impact and utility costs, improve health and wellness and ensure effective sustainability education.

Forest Lake Area High School recently completed several efficiency upgrades to the building, including solar panels and energy-efficient equipment such as LED lights, motion-sensor light switches, and virtual monitoring and automatic control of HVAC equipment

to minimize energy use. The school also has an active student Environmental Club, which plans and implements several student-led sustainability projects each year for the benefit of both the school and the broader community.

Environmental Club Advisor Devon Vojtech, a Science teacher at Forest Lake Area High School said that students played a huge role in receiving this award. Two club members in

particular, Kaitlyn Atkin and Jake Ross, both juniors, stepped up to collect data and help write the proposal that resulted in this award.

“I opened it up as an opportunity for my students and they both stepped forward and said that they were interested,” Vojtech said.

She went on to add that the students’ contributions were all done on their own time on a volunteer basis.

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City of Marine on St. Croix

JUNE 3 At 6:29 a.m. a medical need in the 17000 block of St. Croix Trail N. was reported.

JUNE 4

in the 18000 block of Layton Avenue N. At 9:18 p.m. an incident was reported in the 18000 block of Layton Avenue N.

JUNE 4

City of Scandia

At 8:53 a.m. an alarm sounded in the 14000 block of Scandia Trail N. At. 9:28 a.m. a traffic complaint was reported on Scandia Trail N. At 12 p.m. a traffic complaint was reported on Scandia Trail N.

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JUNE 5

At 6:11 a.m. an injured deer was reported in the 22000 block of Manning TrailN .

At 10:14 a.m. a civil matter/dispute was reported in the 12000 block of Mayberry Trail N. At 3:07 p.m. an animal complaint was reported in the 14000 block of Scandia Trail N. At 8:34 p.m. a driving complaint was reported

At at 6:16 a.m. a 911 hang up was reported on the 16000 block of 197th Street N. At 10:28 a.m. an animal complaint was made on Manning Trail N./ Scandia Trail N.

At 2:45 a.m. a medical need in the 15000 block of St. Croix Trail N. was reported.

At 8:50 a.m. a runaway was reported on 5th Street.

JUNE 6 At 6:15 a.m. a civil matter/dispute was reported in the 18000 block of Layton Avenue N.

At 7:33 a.m. a driving complaint was made in the 18000 block of Layton Avenue N. At 11:47 a.m. an alarm sounded in the 21000 block of Manning Trail N. At. 12:37 p.m. a locked vehicle was reported in the 14000 block of Scandia Trail N. At. 2:24 p.m. a fraud/ scam was reported in the 12000 block of 182nd Street N. At 3:38 p.m. a medical need in the 14000 block of Oakhill Court N. was reported.

At. 5:24 p.m. an animal complaint was made in the 13000 block of Scandia Trail N. At 5:29 p.m. an accident was reported on Lofton Avenue N./Scandia Trail N. At 5:42 p.m. an alarm sounded in the 18000 block of Norell Avenue N. At. 6:29 p.m. a noise

complaint/disturbance was reported in the 18000 block of Layton Avenue N. At 9:29 p..m. a boating complaint as made on Big Marine Lake.

JUNE 7 At 6:31 a.m. a burglary was reported in the 14000 block of Oakhill Lane N. At. 6:38 p.m. a water incident/violation was reported on Bone Lake.

At 9:19 p.m. a vehicle was unlocked in the 16000 block of Obrien Trail N.

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JUNE 3 At 7:52 p.m. an incident was reported in the 15000 block of Square Lake Trail N. At. 8:15 p.m. a family assist was reported on the 15000 block of 130th Street N.

JUNE 4

Spotlight on Area Businesses The Brookside There’s more to the Brookside than good food. Owners of the two restaurants — the longstanding Brookside Bar & Grill in Marine on St. Croix and the newer Brookside Pub in Scandia — certainly take pride in bringing locals and visitors a good meal. But they also take pride in their business model of cooperative ownership.

“We’re very proud to be employee owned and managed,” said managing partner Matt Miller.

Four other staff members — Carlos Travis Cuellar MacGregor, Matt McHenry, Mandi Burmeister and Grayson Taylor — are partners in the business, operating both locations.

“They’re part of the decision making process,” Miller said. “Their role has been so instrumental in creating the culture at Brookside, which has given us the ability to

expand our offerings to Scandia.”

These include never-frozen, hand-patted burgers, hand-carved ham and turkey, the Brookside’s own corned beef and prime rib, and other daily specials. Happy hour is from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

In addition to great food and service, Brookside features live music from local artists. You can stay up to date with the entertainment by going to www.brooksidemn.com.

Music at the Brookside

June 15: Inside Straight June 16: Tony Cuchetti June 22: Switched at Birth June 23: Double Trouble June 29: Armadillo Jump June 30: Riverside Rockets July 3: Croix Daddy, 6 p.m.

July 6: Joe Flipovich July 7: Everett Smithson Scandia June 15: Badlands, 7 p.m.

August 3: Prairie Anthem, 5 p.m.

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JUNE 5 At 8:10 a.m. dumping complaint was made in the 12000 block of May Avenue N.

JUNE 6 At 5:22 p.m. a driving complaint was made on St. Croix Trail N./124th Street N.

JUNE 7 At at 2:59 a.m. smoke was reported in the 15000 block of Square Lake Trail N. at 6:27 a.m. an animal complaint was made on St. Croix Trail N/154th Street N. At 10:30 a.m. a citizen/

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JUNE 8 At 7:34 a.m. an alarm sounded in the 13000 block of Panorama Avenue N. At 7:47 a.m. an alarm sounded in the 14000 block of Manning Trail N. At 10:46 a.m. a dumping complaint was made in the 15000 block of Square Lake Trail N. At 1:30 p.m. an animal complaint was made on Norell Avenue N/Square Lake Trail N. At 5:34 p.m. a missing person was reported in the 17000 block of Manning Trail N.

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY Leo Freier of Scandia, received a bachelor of science degree in computer engineering.

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA – DULUTH The following students from Scandia were named to the spring semester Dean’s List: Spencer Boyd, William Dorrian and Chase Lundholm.

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At 4:24 p.m. a fire was reported in the 12000 block of Panama Avenue N.

The Washington County Sheriff's Office issued an overdose alert June 5.

“In our area we are seeing the same spike in deadly overdoses as in St. Paul and other metro communities,” Commander Sara Halverson wrote in a news release.

“Four people have died in the last two weeks of suspected overdoses, with two of the deaths being in the last 24 hours.”

The Washington County Sheriff's Office and other police departments use an overdose mapping program called ODMAP to monitor overdose spikes.

Halverson reported that naloxone, a medication used to revive opioid users who have overdosed, was also used four times in the past two weeks by law enforcement.

“The recent spike in overdoses could be contributed to potent heroin or other narcotics mixed with fentanyl, a deadly synthetic opioid,” Halverson wrote. “Official reports in the coming weeks will determine if the recent deaths can be contributed to opioids or synthetic opioids. Washington County Drug Task Force Detectives are working to locate the source.”

Sheriff Dan Starry stated, “Though one death is too many, this

spike in overdoses and related deaths is truly concerning, especially considering how significantly it is affecting the young adults in our community. As with every overdose death, I have directed our Drug Task Force to use every available resource in an attempt to find those responsible for spreading this deadly substance.”

Physical signs of heroin overdose • Face is extremely pale or clammy to touch • Breathing is very slow or stopped • Body is limp • Fingernails or lips are blue or purple • Vomiting or making gurgling noises • Cannot be woken up from sleep or unable to speak • Slow heartbeat and/ or low blood pressure

In the event of an overdose

• Call 911 immediately if someone is overdosing.

• Use naloxone (Narcan) if a person is having a suspected overdose.

• Seek help through a chemical dependency treatment center.

• Minnesota has a “Good Samaritan Law” protecting people from being charged or prosecuted for drug possession if they act in good faith while seeking medical assistance for someone who is overdosing.