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Landscaping, grading plans still needed

BY KYLE WEAVER CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The proposed solar farm on Oldfield Avenue is one step closer toward approval.

The Scandia City Council last week asked Ameresco, the company that will operate the five megawatt solar farm, to submit landscaping and grading plans before it will sign off on a permit for the project.

“We’re not going to get it to 100 percent screening,” council member Jim Schneider said in

addressing the biggest public concern for the site.

About a dozen area residents spoke against the project when it was first proposed at a Scandia Planning Commission public hearing in March, likening the view of rows of solar panels to that of an industrial area, not a rural one. But Scandia’s solar ordinances only require that glare, not equipment, be screened from the neighboring

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Kids and creations Award-winning former Marine resident, graphic artist and children’s book author Michael Hall read from some of his books at a Marine Library event on Sat., June 24.

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Marine Farmers Market gets started

Marine man killed in May Township crash

JESSICA ANDERSON CONTRIBUTING WRITER

BY SUZANNE LINDGREN EDITOR@COUNTRYMESSENGER.COM

A collision with a dump truck in May Township last week proved deadly for Donald Louis Goral, 86, of Marine on St. Croix.

The crash occurred just before 2 p.m. Monday, June 20, at the intersection of Manning Trail North and 170th Street North, according to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. The intersection is a four-way stop.

Emergency personnel from the sheriff's office, SEE CRASH, PAGE 2

Early deadline

Due to the Fourth of July holiday, the deadline for advertsing or news releases for the July 6 edition of the Country Messenger will be Thursday, June 30, at noon.

Although Marine is a small, tight-knit community, many people may not be aware of the farmers market that takes place every Saturday morning right in the heart of town. In the grassy area behind the Security State Bank of Marine booths pop up during the summer months to sell a variety of wares.

Mai and Kristie Yang started the market around 10 years ago.

Every Saturday in the summer they drive up from Northfield, Minn., where they grow their crops. The two women sell many types of vegetables and flowers.

Last weekend they had radishes, lettuce, mint and rhubarb, among other things.

Mai Yang stated that the number of booths varies, mainly depending on the time of season.

Some of the regular vendors sell raspberries, apples, corn and honey; of course many of these appear later in the season. She also said

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Radishes at the Marine Farmers Market.

that they usually try to keep the market going through Halloween, in order to sell more of the squash harvest, but sometimes it’s just too cold by then.

Sometimes the booths consist of more unique and decorative merchandise such as Dylan’s Terrariums. This booth sells the work

of Dylan Johnson, who puts all of the terrariums together himself.

The market takes place every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. during the summer months. Yang also wanted to “thank [everyone in Marine] for the continuous support!”

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the Scandia Fire Department, Lakeview EMS and the Forest Lake Police Department were dispatched to the scene of the crash and determined upon arrival that each vehicle had a lone occupant.

Goral, who had been driving an SUV,

was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the dump truck, Nicholas Ansel Pack, 38, of Baldwin, Wis., was evaluated and released from the site.

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is continuing its investigation of the crash with help from the Minnesota State Patrol.

Additional “Ready, Set, GOAL!” camp offered The City of Scandia is taking registrations for a half-day camp about sports for grades two through four.

Held at Camp Lakamaga, participants will take part in team sports such

as volleyball and soccer, as well as some individual sports like gaga (a variation of dodge ball), archery, swimming and badminton.

The registration deadline for the July 11-July

13 session is July 1.

Detailed information and registration forms can be found at www. ci.scandia.mn.us or call Judi Negus at 651-4332274.

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August primary absentee voting begins Beginning last Friday, June 24, voters were eligible to begin casting ballots for the August 9 primary election.

Minnesotans can request an absentee ballot to be mailed to them, or they can vote absentee in-person at their county or local elections office.

“The summer is a busy time for many Minnesotans, which is why it’s so im-

portant to request an absentee ballot for the August 9 primary today and ensure your voice is heard,” said Secretary of State Steve Simon. “Eligible Minnesotans who can’t make it to the polls on Election Day no longer need an excuse to vote absentee and can cast their absentee ballots by mail or in-person — no questions asked.”

This is the first presidential-election year where Minnesotans no longer need an excuse to vote absentee — a reform also known as no-excuses absentee voting. No-excuses absentee voting first went into effect in 2014 and led to a 55 percent increase in accepted absentee ballots compared to the last non-presidential election year in 2010.

As a legislator, Secretary Simon was the chief author of the no-excuses bill.

Minnesotans voting absentee by mail must make sure their ballot is returned on or before the August 9 primary election. Ballots returned after August 9 will not be counted.

In person: The last day to vote absentee in person is Monday, August 8.

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Firing on all nine?

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hat is the definition of a healthy community? What makes a community healthy?

The folks at the Blandin Foundation have studied communities and have come up with some definitions.

A health community is a place to live where all people can: meet their needs — economic, social, physical, cultural and spiritual; work together for the common good and participate in creating their future.

To further refine the definition, Blandin has identified nine common dimensions of a healthy community: Life-long learning: all ages have access to educational opportunities that enable them to contribute to the economic, political, social and cultural life to the full extent their potential.

Publisher ofInclusion: people constantly make the effort required to capiTom Stangl talize on the range of differences in the community and intentionally seek ways to utilize the diverse backgrounds, experiences and skills of everyone for the benefit of the whole community.

Recreational & Artistic opportunities: everyone has access to a variety of recreational and artistic opportunities.

Environmental stewardship: the community supports the environmental quality and management of natural resources that provide for a sustainable future.

Infrastructure & Services: the community has adequate infrastructure and all people have access to essential services.

Safety & Security: the community provides appropriate safety and security measures for all and actively addresses the causes and consequences of violence.

Community leadership: there are broad-based leadership structures in which many people fill leadership roles. The same people or group of people do not hold all the leadership roles in the community.

Economic opportunity: all people can earn an income that allows them to live with dignity. The economy of the community is sustainable and not dependent on exploiting human beings or depleting the natural environment.

Spirituality & Wellness: a healthy community recognizes that a person does best when they are sound in body, healthy in mind, and grounded in values that direct their lives.

That's what the folks at the Blandin Foundation have learned over years of study. I learned about the nine dimensions through a program for editors and publishers offered through the Minnesota Newspaper Association. The program has been tailored to help newspaper editors and publishers learn about their leadership role in the community.

It has been an eye opening experience to become aware of the different dimensions. When it is placed before you, it makes perfect sense. But if I was asked to name them before the session, I might be able to name just over half.

We have been examining the stories we cover and how they fit in these nine common dimensions. It has been an interesting exercise to see where we focus our time and coverage.

I bring all of this to your attention to get you thinking about our community. Are we, as the old car adage goes, “firing on all nine cylinders?” Are there dimensions of our community that need to SEE STANGL, PAGE 5

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don’t think we could have gotten one more thing into the Fish Whisperer’s old red Lund. Somewhere on the 6,392 acre wilderness Wisconsin flowage was a campsite for us. As we slid the old boat off the trailer I was glad to see that it didn’t sink. As Jon pulled parked his vehicle and trailer into the full parking lot I pulled the boat off to the side so the next boat could land.

Conversations at boat launches are easy. One group usually wants to gather information while the other group wants to show off their catch.

The people heading in said every one of the 30 free campsites on Willow Reservoir was full. It was Father’s Day weekend and nice weather. I Wild River questioned my decision to not go to Turtle-Flambeau Flowage with its 60 Trails campsites after I heard that.

Plans two was to quickly go to CeJim Bennett dar Falls Campground just down the road and get a site before they were all filled. We got the third to last site and set up camp near flush bathrooms, showers, fish cleaning station and electric for $20 a night. My son Josh arrived with two kayaks and gear. Once his tent was set we launched.

Jon left us in his wake as Josh and I explored the North Channel heading into the north end of Willow Flowage with its dark water and an undeveloped shoreline. I was looking for walleyes, Josh was seeking smallmouth and Jon was out to catch supper.

Josh got blanked, Jon caught a little smallmouth and I dropped my backup pole into the lake, something I

had never done in my life!

The next day after sausage and eggs we used Jon’s boat to pull us out to the lake and went off in different directions. Our plan was to hit the regular first weed lines, islands and rocky areas, but dark high water and a huge mayfly hatch made fishing difficult. Armed with GPS units and fishing electronics we checked out the hotspots. Josh got blanked; I got a hammer handle pike and a nice perch. Jon found a secret a spot.

“I watched some people fishing right in the grass along shoreline and it looked like they were catching walleyes,” said Jon. Jon was no fool and as soon as they left he moved in and caught three 14” walleyes . . . boom, boom, boom, but the size limit was 15 inches.

Jon christened the grass “walleye grass,” but it looked to me like reed canary grass, often used to establish shorelines. We headed in for lunch and planned to return for the evening fish in Jon’s boat.

Back at Jon’s secret spot I got a walleye on my first cast with a yellow marabou jig tipped with a leech and then another, both 14”. Both times as Josh reached for the net he had fish hit his jig and lost them both while landing my fish. Jon boated a pair of 16” walleyes for supper. I caught a half dozen just under size walleyes before a small pike destined for the frying pan hit. Josh lost a few more before he finally landed an “eye”. That night Jon made a fish fry that anyone would have loved!

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

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Hammer & Blade Classes Learn to make a birch bark box or a knife with Ramon Person, who is visiting from Sweden.

Prices vary, Gammelgården Museum members will receive a discounted price. FFI: Call the museum at 651-4335053.

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Marine Library kid’s event

Join Art Nest artist and illustrator Robin Heieren to make your own puppet and then put on a puppet show. Thurs., June 30, from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Gazebo in Marine (rain location: Village Hall). Free, no registration, all ages.

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Marine Fireworks Fireworks will be shot off in Marine on St. Croix at 10 p.m.

JULY 4

4th of July Parade The annual 4th of July Parade in Marine on St. Croix begins at noon.

Marine Library Children’s Program Can you imagine a full-grown horse smaller than a pony? Come to the Marine Gazebo on Thurs., July 14, from 10 to 11 a.m. to see miniature horses and learn about them from Jeanne Kingston. Children will be able to pet and brush them, and will make their own make-believe horses. Free; appropriate for ages 3 and up; will

JULY 5

Join the Friends for a very interesting and free presentation — bring your questions.

Fitness Hike Free Tuesdays Fitness Hikes will rotate through Washington County parks 6-7 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month.

July 5, meet at the Hilltop Pavilion Parking Lot at St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park.

On Free Tuesdays, the first non-holiday Tuesday of the month, no vehicle permit is required.

FFI: Call 651-430-8370 or email parks@co.washington.mn.us.

JULY 10 Vintage Base Ball The St. Croixs will face the Quicksteps in an old-fashioned base ball game; 3 p.m. at Oakey Park in Osceola, after the Braves finish playing.

ONGOING Stillwater support group for families

NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental Illness) sponsors free support groups for families who have a relative with a mental illness.

Led by trained facilitators who have a family member with mental ill-

ness, the support groups help families develop better coping skills and find strength through sharing their experiences.

The group meets on the first and third Mondays of each month, 6:30 to 8 p.m., at the Stillwater Li-

brary, 224 Third St. N., in Margaret Rivers Room A. Please use the Third Street entrance and free parking ramp. FFI: Call Marie or Bob at 651-7701436.

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Geology of Scandia Dale Setterholm, associate director at Minnesota Geological Survey will speak July 27, 6:30 p.m. at Gammelgarden Museum in Scandia, sponsored by the Friends of Scandia Park and Trails.

In “Geology of Scandia: ‘Water’ Plumbing the Depths,” Setterholm will offer an overview of Scandia’s geology with a focus on water.

He says, “Water is not a finite resource and human activity often doesn’t recognize or take into account the time scales of water management.”

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be nurtured? Are there members of our community who are disenfranchised?

Are there trends, concepts, approaches, ways of thinking and doing things that are boundary ideas, emerging, established or disappearing?

Doing some introspection on a community wide level can be a healthy exercise.

I especially welcome your thoughts and ideas about these concepts for our community.

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

Thanks for reading. I’ll keep in touch. Feel free to do the same.

Bill Simpson, Irene Qualters, Jim Maher and Gayle Knutson made it to Budapest – 600 miles from the start of their bike trip in Krimml, Austria. Simpson, Maher and Knutson will go on to Serbia and Croatia and return to Marine in late June.

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What’s a nation without pollination?

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week and a half ago, kids from the Soaring Eagles 4-H Club – a very active group with members from four Minnesota counties and Polk County in Wisconsin – met in Scandia to learn about insects and pollination, and to plant prairie flora in a pollinator-supporting demonst ration garden.

Editor It’s one of many Suzanne Lindgren local efforts to create habitat for

butterflies, bees and other pollinators, which are experiencing a startling decline in population – ominous considering the role they play in bringing many of America’s favorite foods to the table.

A bill introduced last week aims to give these critters a boost, reported the online news outlet Think Progress last week.

If signed into law, the bill would set a goal of restoring or enhancing 3 million acres of forage habitat for pollinators (in part by increasing funding and cooperation among federal agencies already tasked with getting pollinator numbers back up), and would create finan-

cial incentives for farmers to plant bee-friendly vegetation including wildflowers, sunflowers, buckwheat and native grasses.

Perhaps most importantly, the bill would incentivize the use of natural predators as opposed to chemical pesticides. Although scientists say many factors play a role in the loss of pollinator populations – including habitat loss, disease and lack of healthy forage – pesticides, especially widely-used neonicotinoids, are seen by many as an especially dire threat. “It’s easy to forget about the SEE LINDGREN, PAGE 12

COUNCIL: Despite screen, OldďŹ eld solar project will be visible FROM PAGE 1

homes. Other screening from roadside views only must be done “to the extent possible,� according to the ordinance.

Council member Chris Ness said there should be more concern for the neighbors’ views than the views from the roads. “I think the focus is completely wrong on this,� Ness said.

For their part, Ameresco and their partner Greenmark Solar added more trees and brush along Oldfield Avenue to help screen the equipment, but the hilly site will mean many solar panels will likely still be visible.

The council tabled the permit request until July 19.

The council also voted not to extend the threemonth moratorium on solar farm permits the city enacted in April.

With the state’s solar farm incentive program set to expire in September, and perhaps only one more such permit to come to the city, the council felt extending the moratorium to the end of August would be unfair.

City withdraws from LATV After a few months of discussion, the council formally agreed to withdraw from the Forest Lake Cable Commission.

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The city pays about $11,000 in subscriber franchise fees to support the commission, which produces the LATV-10 and Ranger 20, public access cable stations that air mostly local government and school board meetings and high school sports. Those fees would not be available for another city use until 2018.

Public Works director dismissed Scandia is looking to hire a new public works director following the dismissal of Dave Williams earlier this month. “The council felt that the essential functions of and performance criteria for the position were not being adequately carried out,� Mayor Randall Simonson said last week, reading a prepared statement about the dismissal, which occurred after a pair of closed-session performance evaluations.

Wiliiams, who was hired by the city in July 2015, succeeded Tim Kieffer as the city’s public works director.

Applications for the position are available on the city website: ci.scandia.mn.us.

the city, the Scandia Marine Lions Foundation and the Scandia Veterans Memorial Committee for construction and ongoing maintenance of the Scandia Veterans Memorial, which is to be built in the city-owned Lilleskogen Park off Oakhill Road. The agreement allows the Lions Foundation to provide financial support, including insurance, for the memorial in perpetuity. • The council granted a special event permit for the Tour de Hugo Community Bike Ride on Sept. 24. The bike route will circumnavigate Big Marine Lake through Scandia north on Manning Trail, east on Mayberry Trail and south on Olinda Trail. • The council approved a permit for a waterski slalom course on Bone Lake. • A list of 32 city election judges was approved for the 2016 primary and general elections. • The council approved a wage increase for public works employee Rick Regnier, who’ll make $21.76 per hour following his one-year anniversary of employment.

The next Scandia City Council meeting will be held July 6 at 6:30 p.m.

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recently bought a box of peaches and am in peach heaven. We have been eating peaches with every meal. On top, along side, for dessert, and blended—you can add peaches to just about everything. I have been dreaming up new ways to eat them.

Peaches and almonds go perfectly together. Some people pair peaches with pecans, but I think pecans are too mild. Peaches need a nut that can stand up to the flavorful peaches.

Last week (during peach week at my house), while going through Wild Chow cookbooks, I came across a photo of a mixed nut tart. It looked so Lisa Erickson good and I thought of how tasty the peaches would be on top of an almond tart.

This dessert is elegant and delicious. Be sure to have extra peaches on hand. Summer just got a little peachier for me!

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Directions: Preheat oven to 425 degrees. On a lightly floured cookie sheet, roll out Puff Pastry to roughly a 12 x 18 inch square. Fold over the edge of the Puff Pastry one inch towards the middle, creating a rimmed edge. Lightly pinch edge down. With a fork, pick the dough all over with a fork so the air bubbles can escape; set aside.

In a food processor or a blender pulse; nuts, sugar and salt until finely ground (do not over grind to a paste). Add egg, almond flavoring and butter, processing until smooth. Pour almond batter onto prepared crust. Top with 1/4 cup of the reserved almonds. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until crust is golden brown and center is set. Cool.

Arrange sliced peaches on top of cooled almond tart. Dollop with whipped cream and sprinkle with remaining reserved almonds. Serve immediately and refrigerate any uneaten portions.

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.

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Why fish from a kayak?

BY ANDREW STERN SPECIAL TO THE SUN

The folks I talk to who try kayak fishing are hooked, literally. Think about it: It’s much cheaper than fishing from a motor boat, and a kayak allows you access to small lakes and shallow bays that motor boats can’t maneuver in.

Other benefits to kay-

ak fishing are that it’s easy to transport, you can launch from nearly anywhere, kayaks are easier and cheaper to store, it’s better for the environment (than gas motors), kayaks are quieter so you can potentially sneak up on fish, it’s a lot of fun, and it’s a way to get some exercise while fishing.

There is nothing better

than being right on the water. Imagine reeling in your first fish from that position and you might see why kayak fishing is on the rise.

If you don’t own a kayak, try renting one to see which model you prefer.

Your options are the recreational “sit in” kayaks or the special made “sit on top” kayaks, ideal for fishing. Once you try

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out both models, you can purchase the style that best fits your needs.

Local kayak shops are your best bet to try and demo different kayaks before you purchase.

Make sure you explain in detail the ways you hope to use the kayak (recreationally, fishing, whitewater, etc.). And you might seek out a local fishing guide for tips on kayak fishing such as the best places in your area to fish, what kayak to buy, what gear to use, and the type of fish you want to catch.

After choosing a kayak, the next step is choosing the gear you need (see checklist), then you’re ready to wet a line.

Get out and enjoy!

An avid kayaker and canoeist, Andrew Stern has worked for Osceola-based paddle-maker Bending Branches since 2011 and is currently the company’s marketing supervisor. A version of this article was first published on Bending Branches’ website; for more visit bendingbranches.com/resources/ branches-articles.

Kayak fishing checklist What do you need to start kayak fishing? Here are the basics: • Kayak - This is an obvious starting point. Kayaks specifically designed for fishing are generally more stable and come with storage and accessory rails for your gear. For quality fishing kayaks, you may want to consider brands such as Native, Jackson, Wilderness, Pescador and Lure.

• Paddle - A good paddle is your means of movement on the water. My advice here is to buy the best paddle you can afford.

Better paddles are lighter, have a flexible shaft, and the most durable blades. A lighter and better paddle will help you avoid fatigue and will be easier on your shoulders and arms in the long run.

• Safety gear - Make sure you have a comfortable PFD (personal flotation device), safety whistle, sun protection, visibility flag and light if you'll be out in the dark. Other safety gear could include a knife and length of rope for emergencies. A cooler with water and some snacks will keep you hydrated and your energy up.

• Tackle crate - Most kayak anglers use a standard milk crate on the back of the kayak to hold tackle bags or boxes and other necessities. You can also add some very inexpensive rod holders to the crate to hold your rods. There are some high-end crates or crate kits available, but almost any milk crate will work just fine.

• Fishing tackle - One of the great challenges in kayak fish-

ing is planning and selecting what you can actually fit on your boat out on the water. Rods, reels, and your favorite Yum, Booyah, Bomber, Bandit, Cotton Cordell, and Smithwick lures should cover most of your bass catching needs. Take care in choosing what you pack, there's not room for everything!

• Anchor - For some, you may want to have a tool to help you hold position in wind or light current. In medium to heavy current it's safer to avoid anchoring.

• Camera - You never know what you'll see on the water.

The stealthy nature of a kayak means you will observe animals in a way you've never been able to see them before. Keep a visual record of your adventures and the fish you catch.

William O’Brien hosts fun summer events JESSICA ANDERSON CONTRIBUTING WRITER

While the state parks have been, for these past few generations, places of reconnecting with the natural state of this land, for many it is an independent experience.

However, for those looking to learn or simply to revel in the wonders of nature with others the state parks have a multitude of exciting activities and programs.

Some of these are in celebration of the 125th anniversary of the first state park in Minnesota, Itasca State Park,

explained Diane Hedin a naturalist at William O’Brien State Park, but many have been held by the parks for quite a while.

At William O’Brien you can enjoy stargazing lessons, geocaching, archery, tying fly fishing hooks, and many other fun and unique activities.

For fans of competitive cooking there will be an event titled “Chomped” wherein contestants will be challenged to start a campfire and then cook a dish with the various ingredients selected beforehand by the judges.

This competition will take place on July 23.

On July 30 at 10 a.m. there will be an lesson on the difference between moths and butterflies titled Parks for Monarchs.

One of the great things about many of these events is that they only require a park pass to participate.

However, those that require equipment do have limitations on the number of participants allowed.

While some of these events are specific to William O’Brien there are many, such as the “I Can!” and “Power Up” programs, which are

state wide. The former teaches those interested how to camp, canoe or kayak, while the latter is an initiative to encourage children and adults to live healthy lives.

These are only a few of the great events this summer; for more details and ideas check out the calendar of events on the park’s website (tinyurl.com/jg6uyvs) and take advantage of these wonderful events so close to home.

See list of upcoming events at William O’brien State Park on page 10

Tried and true camp food

BY SUZANNE LINDGREN EDITOR@OSCEOLASUN.COM

“What about food?”

When preparing for the St. Croix River Association’s annual six-day paddle, this is the question people ask most often.

The first thing to do, according to the SCRA, is keep it simple.

“You’ll want to be out enjoying the sunset,” the group says, “not spending the night over a hot stove and cleaning up a lot of dishes.”

But leaving the thoughts of gourmet eating for home doesn’t let you off the hook for making a plan.

Jot down ideas for each meal, then reexamine your list while considering how difficult those meals will be to prepare with limited resources.

“Just add water” is a winning philosophy, the group says. If you want pancakes, pre-measure all the dried ingredients and bag it at home in meal size quantities. This makes for minimal packaging and minimal prep time.

“With some forethought, you’ll eat some pretty tasty meals without a lot of fuss,” the group says.

Consider how much waste you’ll create, since most campsites require visitors to pack out trash. The SCRA also asks paddlers to avoid bringing anything in a glass container, lest a cut from a broken bottle or jar spoil someone’s trip.

A few staples the SCRA brings to the campsite: cook stoves, a grill, pots and pans, utensils, salt and pepper and oil.

If wild animals are a concern, hang food out of reach in a sturdy bag overnight. (During the paddle, the SCRA stores food items and trash in a transport vehicle.)

Don’t forget snacks

Energy bars, nuts, dried fruit and candy that won’t melt are good choices for camping, paddling and hiking. And pack some powdered Gatorade to carry on your adventure.

“Some of us forgo a lunch for snacking on the river,” the group says. “We love gorp.” (For gorp ideas see page 9.)

Meal Ideas

Look for or assemble dried meals, says the SCRA. They are light, take up little space and provide calories. Bulk sections at natural food stores often carry dried soups, hummus and other mixes. Outdoor retailers including REI carry freeze-dried meals.

And wandering through the aisles of the grocery store will typically reveal several “just add water” or “open the can and heat” meals.

Breakfast: Try instant oatmeal, cream of wheat or grits. Powdered milk works in these if you want more protein. Granola bars, breakfast bars and SEE CAMP FOOD, PAGE 9

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CAMP FOOD: What to bring along FROM PAGE 8

bagels with peanut butter all travel well.

Lunch: Mix and match a bagel, tortilla, pita or other sturdy bread with hummus, pouch tuna, peanut butter or Nutella. Finish it off with packaged snack crackers and cheese, apples,

dried fruit, pretzels, a slim Jim, cheese sticks, Fig Newtons or animal crackers.

Dinner: Canned meats work well if you need animal protein. Macaroni and cheese with tuna is a favorite – oil can be substituted for butter. Soups, pasta, rice with beans, ramen

noodles and flavored potato mixes are popular choices. Couscous with dried fruit or veggies and canned meat is also tasty.

“After a full day on the river,” the group says, “anything you cook is going to taste good.”

Making great gorp

Poetry of nature

BY ANGIE HONG COLUMNIST

Birds sing to river, I finally stop talking, And hear the song too.

Balancing in the water on one leg, I push off and climb into the kayak behind him. He is a bundle of movement and energy, never resting and never quiet. His child-sized paddle bumps mine on almost every stroke, splashing water into our laps.

“Let’s stop there and explore!”

“No, we just stopped ten minutes ago.”

“Let’s stop there and explore!”

“No, we just stopped eleven minutes ago.”

Then, we round a bend into a backwater channel and suddenly he is calm. He tucks his oar into the nose of the kayak and leans back against my chest. A great blue heron flies up from the tall grass along the river’s edge, barely clearing our heads.

“Is this an ancient place?” he asks dreamily, “Did people live here long ago?”

I tell him about the American Indian tribes that still live near the St. Croix, and how they once moved from place to place with the changing seasons, catching fish from the river and harvesting wild rice in places where it grew. I tell him that the river is ephemeral – it existed before glaciers covered the land and it exists again today. Finally, I stop talking too and only birds’ sweet melodies dance in the summer air.

What does it mean to be a federally designated Wild and Scenic River?

What does it mean to be a National Park? Certainly both titles come with a degree of authority and implied importance. The Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, passed in 1968, sought to protect

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“selected rivers of the Nation which, with their immediate environments, possess outstandingly remarkable scenic, recreational, geologic, fish and wildlife, historic, cultural, or other similar values, shall be preserved in free-flowing condition, and that they and their immediate environments shall be protected for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations.”

Our St. Croix River was one of only eight in the nation selected for this honor when the act was created (at first only the Upper St. Croix, north of Taylors Falls was designated, then the Lower St. Croix was added in 1972).

Now, the national system protects 12,709 miles of 208 rivers, which may sound like a lot, but is actually less than one-quarter of one percent of all rivers in the United States.

Our National Parks Service is celebrating a centennial anniversary this year – 100 years since the agency was created to preserve “unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the National Park System for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations.”

Yellowstone, the world and our nation’s oldest national park, was created even earlier in 1872. Today the system covers 84 million acres and 410 sites, including parks, monuments, preserves, recreation areas and seashores. National parks have been called America’s best idea and writer and historian Wallace Stegner said that, “they reflect us at our best rather than our worst.” The five national parks in Minnesota include the St Croix National Scenic Riverway, Mississippi National River and Recreation Area, Voyageurs National Park, Pipestone National Monument and Grand Portage National Monument.

No one seems to know exactly where the name comes from, but whether it stands for “good old raisins and peanuts” or “granola, Os, raisins and peanuts,” gorp is a trail classic. Make a big batch and pack in daily serving sizes to bring on the trail or the water. Everyone has their own nutritional and taste-related needs, these mix ideas are without set ratios or measurements.

• Old School: Peanuts, raisins, M&Ms. • Simple and Sophisticated: Almonds, dried cherries, M&Ms, sea salt, cinnamon.

• Savory Seeds: Almonds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper.

• Tropical: Cashews, Brazil nuts, dried mango, coconut flakes, banana chips.

• Raw Energy: Walnuts, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, cinnamon, nutmeg, sea salt, dried apricots, dried cranberries.

• Fall Flavors: Pecans, dried apples, maple granola, pumpkin seeds, nutmeg, cinnamon.

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• Power Mix: Goji berries, pistachios, dried blueberries, flax seeds, M&Ms. • Nuts for Nuts: Almonds, walnuts, peanuts, cashews, pecans, raisins.

• Beachy: Macadamia nuts, Mango, dried pineapple, coconut flakes.

• PB&J: Peanuts, dried strawberries, peanut butter M&Ms, shredded wheat cereal.

• Exotic: Peanuts, raisins, puffed rice, pretzels, curry powder, chili powder.

• Spicy and Savory: Almonds, wasabi peas, sesame seeds, dried ginger, Chex cereal.

• Movie Night: Popcorn, peanuts, M&Ms, dried cranberries.

• Monkey Munch: Banana chips, peanuts, sea salt, almonds, M&Ms, raisins, coconut flakes.

• Cereal Lover: Bran flakes, shredded wheat cereal, puffed rice, granola, cashews, dried cherries, dried cranberries, dried blueberries.

• Cajun Blend: Almonds, pecans, walnuts, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, sea salt, garlic powder, chili powder, ground cumin, cayenne pepper.

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Weekly pontoon programs Join a National Park Ranger for an evening program on the St. Croix River this summer!

The St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, a unit of the National Park System, is offering weekly programs via pontoon boat on the St. Croix River on Monday and Thursday evenings this summer. Along with sharing information about the 2016 National Park Service Centennial these presentations will explore the natural history of the Stillwater Islands area north of Stillwater, Minnesota, and the interactions that people have had with the river through time. This stretch of river features narrow, tree-covered sand

islands lined by steep limestone bluffs.

These programs are free and open to adults and children 13 and over. Reservations are required due to space limitations and are limited to four people per reservation. Call (715) 483-2275 to reserve a seat.

Programs begin on July 7 and times vary throughout the summer. Each program is 1 ½ hours in length. Life jackets will be provided and must be worn during this program.

The programs will begin at the Boom Site Wayside Area on Highway 95, three miles north of downtown Stillwater.

POETRY: Our river, a national park FROM PAGE 9

But, what does it actually mean that the St. Croix is both a Wild and Scenic River and a National Park? Is it merely a bureaucratic designation for the government to manage?

I think most people would agree that the river’s value is so much more than just words written on a piece of paper by congressmen long ago.

The river brings life to fish and wildlife, fragile ecosystems and local communities.

Also, it is a place where we can leave behind the busyness of modern life and experience the song

of nature. It’s a source of inspiration for poets and artists – a place where mysteries still exist.

Thousands of years ago the St. Croix River flowed and thousands from now it will continue to flow.

That it is designated as a Wild and Scenic River and National Park means that we have the privilege to visit and enjoy this ancient place while we are here.

Learn more about the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway at: www. nps.gov/sacn.

Learn more about protecting, restoring and celebrating the river at: www.stcroixriverassociation.org.

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The floating yogi

BY SUZANNE LINDGREN EDITOR@COUNTRYMESSENGER.COM

The words “I’m deathly afraid of water” probably aren’t the first you’d expect to hear tumbling from the lips of a waterborne yogi – least of all the one leading class.

But for Kelli Carlson of Scandia, it’s true history.

“I grew up failing swimming lessons,” she says. “But I loved the feeling of changing my perspective and doing something that scared me.”

She bought her first standup paddleboard, or SUP, about five years ago and after clinching her certification to teach (regular old landlocked) yoga, made her way to San Diego to learn to teach yoga aboard a SUP. This will be her third year leading classes on local lakes through her small startup, SUP Poser (sup-poser. com).

This year, she’s starting with small Saturday morning classes on Sand Lake and a land-based “paddle endurance” class Sunday evenings in Scandia.

“People are less afraid to fall on the tennis court,” she says. “They can simulate doing the yoga moves on an even surface (with paddles and balance boards). Then when they get on the board they think it’s easier.”

Through SUP Poser, Carlson is planning a special event each month this summer.

June 21, the International Day of Yoga, she worked with Minnesota-based Rave Sports to host free paddleboard yoga in Forest Lake.

The event gave locals a chance to try Rave’s new SUP designed for yoga and cross-training, which Carlson helped design.

July 9 is the third annual Fat Cat Triathlon, a 3.8-mile paddle down the St. Croix River, 5.5-mile run through William O’Brien State Park and an 11-mile bicycle trek through Scandia.

Carlson’s mission is to get people to paddleboard the river portion.

“At the end of June or early July, we’ll do a sample paddle on the river portion … to get comfortable with the wind and the current,” says Carlson.

Although learning to paddle the river by board takes a bit of practice, it’s Carlson’s preferred mode of travel.

“I feel more comfortable on the river on a paddleboard,” she says. “You feel like one with the water. … And of course it’s fun to do a headstand floating down the river.”

She’s also recruiting SUP yogis for the second annual Northern Lights Paddle, Yoga and Music Fest, planned for August 13 at Lakeside Park in Forest Lake.

“There’ll be paddle racing, paddleboard yoga and reggae. It’ll be like little Hawaii here in Minnesota.”

In September, she’ll organize a “Taco Daze float.”

“Last time we had several people come out to Sand Lake. We did a paddle down to the south end of the lake and did some yoga there,” she says.

“For people from Scandia it changes your perspective. For once instead of driving around a lake, you’re seeing things from on the lake. It’s a fun way to explore.”

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Painting the sky with fire

Modern technology means fireworks are set off via computer, but shows are not completely preplanned, said Marchio.

“It’s not like you start a button and it goes,” he explained. “I’ll judge the crowd. If they’re cheering for a certain shell I’ll wait. If they seem a little bored I’ll hit multiple shells to liven things up a little bit.”

What keeps him coming back?

“It’s the reaction you get from the crowd when things go right,” said Marchio. “It’s being close – the smoke and the chest thumpers, you can feel them when they detonate. And the camaraderie with all the people we’ve met doing it.”

BY SUZANNE LINDGREN EDITOR@COUNTRYMESSENGER.COM

Behind yellow streamers of caution tape strung up at Marine on St. Croix’s historic mill site, there’s a flurry of activity as crew of a dozen in matching neon green t-shirts unpack shells, tweak wiring and set up launches for the annual July 3 fireworks show.

The event has become a tradition in Marine, drawing locals and outof-towners alike. For the people who put the show together – a crew of volunteers from a club called Northern Lighter Pyrotechnics – the spectacle is a mix of science, art and passion.

“We paint with fire, and the night sky is our canvas,” said Dr. Gregory Glavan, NLP member and media coordinator.

"Fireworks engage the right and the left brain … it’s chemistry and physics, but also light and sound.”

The nonprofit Forest Lake-based club, founded in 1977, organizes roughly 15 shows each year.

Their season spans from May through September, with a surge over the Fourth of July.

NLP builds each show around the budget of the city or group hosting the event. Last year, Marine’s display consisted of almost 900 shells – 288 spread out through the main show and more than 600 for the finale – and cost about $8,000, according to NLP President Paul Marchio.

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Northern Lighter Pyrotechnics volunteer Mike Bollig sets mortar racks in the hours leading up to Marine on St. Croix’s fireworks display July 3 of last year.

guns rather than what’s in the air. Firework smoke has a distinctive smell. Everyone waits for that after the first couple shells.”

Is it dangerous?

Not more than any other hobby, said Marchio, who has been part of the group since 1997.

“You just take your safety precautions,” he explained. “Years ago we would hand fire everything with a flare and a torch. Nowadays we use a computer, so we’re 250 feet away.”

To fire each shell, an electronic match, or

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A Northern Lighter Pyrotechnics volunteer shows off a 5-inch shell.

The hours of volunteer work – a crew of about 12 puts in about 12 hours onsite for Marine’s 20-minute show – help support NLP’s own shows, which feature fireworks they made themselves.

But for many of the self-identified “pyros,” being part of the action is addictive in itself, explained Marchio.

“Once you smell the smoke you are never again free,” he said, reciting a common saying among group members.

“A lot of people like to see the shells come out of the

Evan Johnson contributed reporting for this article.

e-match, lights a fuse that burns at a quick 60 feet per second. The fuse lights a lift, and the lift launches the shell out of the gun and ignites the shell’s time fuse, which burns at 3 seconds per inch. The length of each fuse depends on the size of the shell and how long it needs to arrive at its appropriate height. If everything goes right – and most of the time it does – the shell explodes mid-

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LINDGREN: Incentives for farmers could help pollinators

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT ST. CLOUD STATE UNIVERSITY Alec Clark of Stillwater received a bachelor of science degree in mass communications.

MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY Mara Bergee of Stillwater received a doctor of physical therapy degree. Danielle Theis of Stillwater received a bachelor of science degree in operations and supply chain management.

ART INSTITUTES INTERNATIONAL Naomi Bush of Stillwater received a bachelor of science degree in graphic design.

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN – EAU CLAIRE The following students were named to the spring semester Dean’s List. Scandia: Sydney Halley.

Stillwater: Kasia Anderson, Maggie Corman, Megan Ellison, Hannah Kennedy, Karli Kreutzfeldt, Taylor Lather, Anna Liesch, Madeline Ludtke, Alexander Percival, Mary Swanson and Ashley Tettamanzi.

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critical role pollinators play in our food systems,” Senator Jeff Merkley (D—Oregon), who introduced the bill, said in a statement. “But if we’re not careful, we will only realize their importance when it’s too late and our agricultural industry has been decimated by their disappearance. Let’s take action now instead.”

Last week was National Pollinator Week, so named by the USDA and Department of Interior. On

Wednesday, Minnesota beekeeper James Cook parked a truck full of dead bees outside the office of the Environmental Protection Agency and delivered a petition with four million signatures urging the agency to ban neonicotinoids and other pesticides.

At a briefing on pollinators that day, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) said, "We are, I think, uniquely in the history of the human species blind and deaf to signals that nature is giving us that things are going haywire. We need

to learn to pay attention."

As the Soaring Eagles and other local groups make our corner of the world a little friendlier for pollinators, it seems to me that we are beginning to pay attention. That’s not to say more couldn’t be done, especially at federal levels.

What could we do to help make that happen?

I welcome your responses to this editorial column at editor@countrymessenger.com.

CENTRAL LAKES COLLEGE Eric Cambronne of Stillwater was named to the spring semester President’s List.

ST. OLAF COLLEGE Kirsten Vezina of Stillwater was named to the spring semester Dean’s List.

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OBITUARIES

Delphine Anderson Anderson, Delphine of Gold Canyon, Ariz., formerly of Scandia, Minn., and Canada died June 20, 2016.

She was 85.

Preceded in death by her h husband, Rev. Vergil And derson.

Survived by her children: J Joel Anderson, Rev. Nathan A Anderson (Diane), Miriam F Faloon (Steve), and Rachel M McKinley; her grandchild dren: Erin Dancour (Elie), S Sarah Semlak, Katie And derson, Matthew Andersson, Meredith Anderson, M Megan Nelson (Darrell), M Melissa Farrar (Nate), Cole S Schempp and Christian Schempp; her great-grandchildren: Ellie Dancour and Callie Farrar; and Delphine’s brother: Clifford Wahlstrom (Elsie).

Memorial Service will be at 1 p.m., July 11 at Elim Lutheran Church, 20971 Olinda Trail North, Scandia.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service 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.

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Jenna Mertes and Bryce Thomas of the St. Paul Kubb Society taught midsummer revelers to play Kubb, a game with Nordic origins, at Gammelgården’s Midsommar Dag celebration.

Dedicated to showing residents they are truly special and deserving of quality care.

• Skilled Nursing Facility with spacious rooms and a homelike setting to entertain family and friends.

• Hearthside Assisted Living offers assistance with activies of daily living in a community-like setting.

• Transitional/Short-term Rehabilitation available for recovery following surgery or illness.

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Gammelgården’s Midsommar Dag parade was accompanied by guitar and fiddle tunes.

Call today to learn more or to schedule a tour!

Swedish and American flags flew side by side during Gammelgården’s Midsommar Dag parade.

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 Sat. Mass 5:30 p.m.

Sun. Mass 7:30 a.m.

Maranatha Assembly of God

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.

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 5:15 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. at Gammelkyrkan (original church building located at Gammelgarden, across from Elim), 9:30 am in Elim Sanctuary Tuesday Word & Sacrament Worship 6:30 p.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 June-August Worship Schedule 8:00 am Bible Study in Conference Room (upper level) 9:30 am Outdoor Worship at Lakeside Park in Downtown Forest Lake *If inclement weather, 9:30 service indoors to Hosanna’s Great Hall (lower 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) 464-3131 Pastor Bill Headley Worship service 10 a.m.

Wednesday Clubs 6:30 p.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.

River Valley Christian Church

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: 9:30 a.m.

Father Frank Wampach 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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Knefelkamp’s Tree Care • Preventive Emerald Ash Borer treatments • Trimming • Removal • Consulting Scandia, Minn.

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Alignment • Brakes • Exhaust • Shocks Plows • Tune-ups/engine diagnostics Keyless Entry and Autostarts • A/C Service

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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.

FOR RENT in country 3BR, 2BA, 2 car attached garage, single level twin home.

Vaulted ceilings, walkout closet, gas fireplace, large patio, Osceola schools, $925/mo.

Available Aug. 1. 715-294-2932.

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RESUMES copied for free if you have been laid off and looking for work. Stop in at The Sun, 108 Cascade, Osceola.

Problems with your car insurance? Tickets? Accidents? Been canceled? Call Noah Insurance for help at 715-294-2017.

PROFESSIONAL CLEANING: Residential, commercial, restoration, new construction clean-up, cabins, garages. Call Barb, 715-220-0964.

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COLOR COPIES Available at: The Sun 108 Cascade Osceola 715-294-2314

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

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Services

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

Farmington Mini Storage – 10x10, 10x15, 10x20, 10x25. For all your storage needs.

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Now Hiring: Mental Health Program Director and Mental Health Specialist to support individuals with disabilities in the Chisago County area.

MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM DIRECTOR Salary $48,000/Year • Responsibilities: • Effective Crisis Intervention and Treatment Plans • Ethical consideration related to mental health services • Reduction/elimination strategies promoting least restrictive techniques MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST Pay: $17.00/Hr • Responsibilities: • Work cooperatively with supervisor to asses needs related to household, medical, or maintenance needs within the program/home Apply online at www.dungarvin.com Mental Health Program Director: Job Req # 16-0206 Mental Health Specialist: Job Req # 16-0270

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A Kapco leaders makes sure things keep moving in the right direction and the work is done with quality and excellence. If you’re ready to win, bring your skills to us as a:

Duties consist of basic shipping, receiving, prepping/ staging loads, stacking and all duties involved in maintaining a clean and organized warehouse.

Lakeside Foods offers Competitive Wages based on skill andexperience, along with a Full Benefit Package included.

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Start Pay $10.50/hr

Kapco is setting new standards for innovation, efficiency and quality in the metal stamping industry. Our company offers advancement opportunities, a goal-oriented compensation structure, excellent benefits and a secure future.

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Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Minimum of four (4) years of experience with computers and extensive knowledge of healthcare billing and third party requirements.

Epic software experience preferred.

Full time, part time, and casual positions available.

Ability to work at the Mora, Pine City, and Hinckley Clinics.

Graduation from an accredited school of Practical Nursing. Prefer one year specialty care experience (where applicable), including PC experience within a computerized work environment with ability to keyboard and navigate within an automated medical work environment. Current Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Minnesota, and BLS certification required.

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Spotlight on Area Businesses Young & Sons Heating and Air Conditioning If you have been considering replacing an inefficient air conditioning and heating system in your home, then right now is an excellent time to talk with Young & Sons Heating and Air Conditioning.

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 the dog days of summer.

There are a number of rebate programs available through American Standard and your local utilities that will help offset the price.

Summer is here in full effect, which means that many people are 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 removes up to an unprecedented 99.98 percent of unwanted particles

and allergens from the filtered air in your home.

Jim Young and Rick Hugger started the business in 1991, but have been helping homeowners with their HVAC needs since the 1980s. Great advances have been made in fuel-efficient heating and air conditioning since then, and Young & Sons can help customers decipher which new equipment is right for their home.

Call Young & Sons at 651-433-4500 to schedule an appointment.

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12450 Morris Trail N Marine-On-St. Croix

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140 Judd St. • Marine on St. Croix

651-433-1112 HOURS

Sun - Thurs 11 am - 11 pm, Fri - Sat 11 am - 11 pm or later

JUNE 23

City of Scandia

At 11:10 a.m. a referral for child protection came from 199th Street.

At 11:12 p.m. a request for welfare check came from Old Marine Trail.

JUNE 20

Town of May

At 7:09 a.m. an alarm sounded at Brookside Bar.

At 7:43 a.m. an alarm sounded on Quint Avenue.

At 5:16 p.m. a suspicious male was reported on Orwell Avenue.

At 6:14 p.m. a complaint about a driver on Olinda, north of 202nd Street, was received.

At 7:28 p.m. a request for a welfare check came from Penfield Avenue.

At 7:42 p.m. suspicious activity was reported on 202nd Street.

JUNE 21 At 7:40 a.m. an animal concern near 20310 Olinda Trail was reported.

At 3:23 p.m. a medical need on Scandia Trail was reported.

At 3:26 p.m. a medical need on 199th Street was reported.

At 5:10 p.m. a boat was found on Norell Avenue.

At 7:32 p.m. a disturbance was reported on Odell Avenue.

At 9:05 p.m. a violation of order for protection was reported on 230th Street.

At 9:25 p.m. a complaint about a neighbor came from Kirby Avenue.

JUNE 22 At 9:22 a.m. assistance was needed at Big Marine Park Reserve.

At 2:23 p.m. trespassing and drug paraphernalia were reported on St. Croix Trail.

At 4:29 p.m. a noise complaint came from Kirby Avenue.

JUNE 20

At 12:16 until 12:34 p.m. three county park violations occurred.

At 1:51 p.m. a medical need and accident on Manning and 170th Street were reported.

At 5 p.m. a driver in the 10600 block of 170th Street was cited for driving around the road barricade and not having proof of insurance.

JUNE 21

At 8:18 a.m. a complaint about a neighbor burning came from 122nd Street.

At 10:49 a.m. a complaint about a trespasser on 136th Street was received.

At 5:13 p.m. a car vs. deer incident on Square Lake Trail and Norell was reported.

At 5:49 p.m. keys were found on Ostrum and Old Guslander Trail.

JUNE 22

At 1:24 a.m. a suspicious vehicle was reported on Lomond Trail and Margo Avenue.

At 7:34 p.m. a medical need was reported on Otchipwe Avenue.

JUNE 23

At 9:27 a.m. a two vehicle accident was reported on 170th and Manning.

At 1:59 p.m. a medical need at Withrow Ballroom was reported.

At 2:29 p.m. a domestic situation on 130th Street was reported.

At 7:56 p.m. an officer assisted another agency on Morris Trail.

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