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Future of historic Marine building at stake

BY ANDREW KRAMER CONTRIBUTING WRITER

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Walking south from the center of Marine on St Croix, you will encounter a small lot at the corner of Judd and Berkey streets and its dilapidated old storefront building with bay windows.

A for-sale sign indicates both can be yours for a mere $20,000. Despite that low price, the property has not sold in five years on the market.

It’s not for lack of interest. The seller has gotten hundreds of calls. But the building’s significant past has made any sale of the building problematic, and is compromising its future.

Staff at Flying Colors demonstrate a catch for youth from the St. Paul nonprofit organization Face to Face.

Flying Colors expands offerings, maintains mission

BY SUZANNE LINDGREN EDITOR@COUNTRYMESSENGER.COM

If one can summon the courage to leap from a high ledge, holding tight to the bar of a trapeze, there’s little telling what else you might find the nerve to do.

That’s the concept behind Flying Colors, a venue for learning trapeze and circus arts on the outskirts of Marine on St. Croix.

Founder Sherri Mann has been running a club program, Embrace Adrenaline Flying Trapeze Club, since 2005 and began hosting educational summer camps in 2006.

This year, she’s expanded the

camp offerings to include adults.

Aptly, Mann was an adult when she fell for trapeze.

“Circus Juventas, the kids youth circus St. Paul, used to have a flying trapeze for adults,” she explained. “It’s a great backyard sport. It takes a team, but it’s great way to exercise and have a blast.”

After discovering her love for swinging in 2002, she traveled across the country to learn more from professionals.

And with the dream of building a trapeze with her sister — a rigger, fire captain and builder — Mann moved to the Marine on St. Croix property about 14 years ago.

“But my husband didn’t like that idea,” Mann smiled. “So we bought one instead.”

Flying Colors new adult camps — a boot camp and women’s camp — are focused on building self-confidence and trust. Mann uses income from the various camps to offer similar experiences through nonprofit programming at Flying Colors.

“This is a leg of our mission, which is to give empowerment experiences to kids and women of need,” she explained.

Last week, a group of young

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The history of Marine’s “Charlie Brown” building has made its sale problematic and compromised its future.

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Hår Salon sets roots in Scandia

BY SUZANNE LINDGREN EDITOR@COUNTRYMESSENGER.COM

A year ago, Jennifer Fraley and Emily Nordquist were co-workers, each renting a chair at a Hugo salon.

Each had been cutting and styling hair for more than a decade and, as they began to share visions of their own salons — in part via a shared Pinterest board — they realized they held a common dream.

“We’ve been talking about opening a salon since a year ago,” said Fraley. “Looking at different spots and spaces. We both had the same vision.”

It’s a vision that has transformed their space in the Scandia Plaza into the Hår Salon (www.harsalon.com). After signing a lease at the end of February, they tore down walls and built a new one, took out a drop ceiling, installed new lighting and worked around hiccups like an electrical box in the bathroom.

“Every time we thought we wouldn’t be able to do it, it worked out,” said Nord-

quist. “And now we love coming to work.”

“It was nice how it all came together,” said Fraley. “Both our husbands worked on the remodel.”

Nordquist’s brother built a bench, and the work of her husband, a potter, is on display.

They chose Scandia in part for it’s strong community. For Nordquist, it’s also close to her Schafer home. And Fraley says she’d like to move to the area with her family.

The salon’s name and branding were inspired by Scandia’s Swedish heritage.

“Hår” is Swedish for — you guessed it — hair. And their colors are taken from the light blue and yellow of the Swedish flag.

Since the salon opened in mid May, the locals have been receptive, saying they like the stylists’ afternoon and evening availability and that appointments can be booked online.

“People in the community have been nice and supportive,” said Fraley, “popping in to wish us good luck.”

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Watershed stewards BUILDING: Historic location’s future at stake act to protect the beauty of the St. Croix FROM PAGE 1

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Participants in a St. Croix Master Watershed Steward project painted stenciled “St. Croix Watershed” onto bandanas and wooden medallions at Wannigan Days.

BY SADIE WOLLER CONTRIBUTING WRITER

A river’s beauty and vitality are intimately connected to its watershed, or the water working its way through the broader drainage basin at any given time. Although the St. Croix River has been protected for nearly 50 years under the National Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, the health of its watershed is slowly diminishing.

The federal Environmental Protection Agency has declared the lower St. Croix an impaired water body due to its phosphorus levels — phosphorus that comes from human pollution, chemical runoff from fertilizers and pesticides, and invasive species.

In an attempt to restore health, or at least to stop further degradation, the St. Croix Master Watershed Stewards program is training “a cadre of citizen stewards well-versed in hydrology, storm water and waste water issues and solutions.” The two-year-old pilot program is for adults ages 18 and older living in the St. Croix River’s watershed.

The program contains three cohorts: Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Bi-State. Ten stewards are selected from each state — 20 total for the Bi-State Cohort — to promote the St. Croix Watershed and act against threats to the system during and after the six-month program.

Stewards are required to complete a capstone project demonstrating their understanding of protecting the St. Croix Watershed.

Sarah Shock and Tony Minnichsoffer are a part of the Bi-State Cohort in the St. Croix Master Watershed Program. They live in Minnesota, but Shock was raised in St. Croix Falls. During Wannigan Days, the pair completed their capstone project at their host site, Minnesota’s Interstate Park.

The project began with world-renowned artist Kami Mendlik, who was recently asked to participate in the Artists for the New Century at the Bennington Center for the Arts in Vermont. Demonstrating “plein air” painting, a centuries-old technique in which the painter steps inside the landscape and paints their way out, Mendlik painted the St. Croix River from 9 to 11 a.m., with an audience of about 40.

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The low asking price belies the historic value of the storied building on the lot. It was one of the state’s earliest apothecaries and Marine’s first dedicated post office building. Back then it was located in the heart of the village on Maple Street just west of Henry Olsen’s general store on the corner of Parker and Maple streets.

Olsen’s store, along with many surrounding 19th century buildings, was lost to demolition when state highway 95 replaced Judd Street as the way through Marine.

However the post office building was saved from destruction by its owners.

Former residents Cindy Jepsen and her husband purchased the building when a developer threatened to destroy it, moving it to its current location at 400 Judd Street. At the time, it was part of the Jepsen’s residential property across the street at 401 Judd. They knew it was worth preserving, because Cindy researched its history with local historian James Dunn.

They determined it may have been built for a granary in the upper village, and then moved to Maple St. behind Olsen’s store.

There, in the early 1900s, it became a confectionary and apothecary, perhaps the first in the state according to Jepsen. She was told by Bertha and Myrtle Holmstrom that their father and early Marine resident, Fred Holmstrom, was the proprietor.

The succeeding owner, Swen Magnuson, was Marine’s postmaster from 1910 to 1915. He turned it into the first dedicated post office building in Marine Mills, as the town was then known. Prior to this, the post office had always been co-located in business stores.

C. A. Ecklund became the new postmaster and was at this post office in 1917 when the postal service changed the town’s address to Marine on St Croix.

When the post office changed location in the late 1920s, the building belonged to a local realtor, Charlie Brown. It became his real estate office into the 1960s. Brown saved the building from the Highway 95 demolitions by moving it west to Broadway Street, away from the construction. There it remained until the Jepsens acquired it around 1978, moving it to their lot on Judd Street and making some restorations. Cindy Jepsen became sole owner of the building in 1990 when the lot at 400 Judd St. was split from the residential property at 401 Judd St. as part of a divorce settlement. As a result of the split, the building now stood on a substandard residential lot.

Cindy Jepsen sold the building and lot in 2010 to current owners, Rollin and Becky Alm, who

intended to do a historic restoration of the structure and use it as a private art studio. Rollin is a commercially successful fine art painter, who was living in May Township and wanted a new studio, which he could not build on his residential property. So instead he bought the building and lot from Jepsen, which was advertised as being “ideal as an artist’s studio or artisan’s workshop.”

They bought the property “as-is” for $64,500 with an inheritance from Becky’s father. They admit in retrospect, they should have checked the local building codes before purchase, because as Rollin started to stabilize the structure, he was stopped by the City of Marine. He was told the City needed to determine whether a studio would be permitted on the

“We continue to mow the lawn, pay the taxes and hope the building doesn’t fall down before somebody finds a good use for it.”

Becky Alm substandard lot. It was less than the required 1 acre minimum and adjacent to a wetland.

The issue went before the Planning Commission three times between 2010 and 2011, where the Alms and their attorney argued the building should be permitted for an accessory use, and proposed installing a septic holding tank that would be safe for the nearby wetland. At a final meeting in April 2012, the Commission disagreed, citing codes that an accessory structure is permitted only on lots that also have a dwelling, which was eliminated by the property split in 1990. The Alms formally applied for variances at the May 2012 City Council meeting. Based on the Planning Commission recommendation, the Council denied their application.

No one is happy with the decision. Dan Willenbring, who was on the Planning Commission then, said they really tried but were unable to find any allowable use for the building on that lot.

“It’s a very sad thing,” said Rollin. “We have to relive the disappointment every time we go back there.” When they moved here, the Alms were attracted to Marine because of its rural, nostalgic character. However after these events, the Alms felt rejected by Marine and moved out of town. They now live in Somerset, Wis., where Rollin has built a large studio.

Since putting the property up for sale, the Alms have diligently told prospective buyers to contact

the City first, after which they never hear back from them. The attorney for the Alms said one of their options is to sue the City of Marine for “regulatory taking of your property” or sue the seller for false representation. They have no intention to do either. Instead, Becky said, “We continue to mow the lawn, pay the taxes and hope the building doesn’t fall down before somebody finds a good use for it.” When asked what they would do with the property, Rollin replied they will neglect the building but hold onto the land, which he believes may eventually have value.

“I feel bad about the disrepair it’s fallen into,” said Cindy Jepsen about the old building. According to Rollin, it needs immediate structural support. He saved much of the original wood and flooring and was planning to restore the building with historic construction methods, including mortise and tenon joints, post and beam supports, and rough sawn lumber. He had planned to spend $30,000 to $40,000 on the restoration. He estimates it would cost about $20,000 in materials to stabilize the building now.

When asked about the building’s fate, Planning Commissioner Jack Warren noted that Marine is a registered National Historic District, which means preservation of the historical streetscape is beneficial to the city. He thinks restoring a building of that period can add to the streetscape. Warren thought there wouldn’t be any prohibition against restoring the building where it is, just its use.

Zoning administrator Lynnette Peterson agreed, but added that some repairs might require a building permit from the city and would need to include limitations on use.

Warren surmised, even the building’s use might be resolved if it became part of an adjoining lot with a dwelling.

Another option is to move the building.

“I would like to see it moved,” said Warren, suggesting that it would fit well in Burris Park next to the log cabin, which is an example of Swedish immigrant construction methods before mechanization. By comparison, Warren observed, the old post office building “is representative of the construction practices of a town that had a sawmill.” Both have community ties, according to Warren: “The log cabin was used by farmers that supplied food to Marine before it was shipped in, and the other had a commercial use.”

One possible future is clear.

Without some community interest, the building will self-destruct.

It would be an ignoble end to such a rare and relevant piece of local Marine history.

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Grove Elementary: A Marine Area Community School Board Meeting

Story Time Join the Marine Community Library for story hour, 10 to 11 a.m., July 6, in Marine at the Gazebo.

All ages welcome, stories are targeted to preschool-aged kids. In case of rain go to the Marine Village Hall. Free; no RSVP required.

Grove Elementary will hold its monthly board meeting at 9:30 am on Saturday, July 15, 2017, at the new Grove location (14189 Ostlund Trail North, Marine on St. Croix, MN 55047)

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Story Time

East Metro Senior Caucus DFL Seniors in Marine on St Croix, May, Stillwater and Scandia are invited to the upcoming meeting of the East Metro Senior Caucus at Sgt. Pepper’s Bar and Grill (930 Helena Ave., Oakdale) at 11:30 a.m. Lunch on your own.

Free door prize drawing.

Steve Simon, Minnesota Secretary of State, will speak on voter suppression or how to keep open/honest elections.

No reservation is necessary. More information or to be on the mailing list contact dfleastmetrocaucus @ gmail.com.

The East Metro Seniors’ purpose is to inform and educate, advocate and lobby on behalf of seniors -- And have some fun!

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JULY 20 The Marine Community Library will host a story hour at Gammelgården. 10 to 11 a.m. Free; no RSVP required. All ages welcome, targeted to preschool-aged kids.

The library also has an incentive program for all children. As children read a book, a form can be filled out and the child will be eligible to win a weekly prize. Program ends August 26.

JULY 26 Fascinating World of Native Bees Friends of Scandia Parks & Trails Free Lecture Series. Wednesday, July 26, 6:30 p.m. at Prairie Restoration Inc. in Scandia, featuring Heather Holm, a horticulturist, biologist, writer, designer, and publisher.

She informs and educates audiences in the Midwest and the Northeast through her writings and many presentations related to the fascinating world of native bees and the native plants that support them.

Prairie Restoration is located at 21120 Ozark Ave N, Scandia.

JULY 31 Little Immigrants See what it was like to be a child coming to America at this Gammelgården program. Make a play house, learn games immigrants played, make a craft and see what it was like to be in school. If you choose, dress like children did in pioneer days. Monday, July 31, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Class size is limited to 15 children, target ages K through 3rd grade. There is a fee; Register at the Butik or online: gammelgardenmuseum.org/ events. Bring bag lunch, we provide water and lemonade.

AUGUST 1 & 2 Comin’ to Amerika A two day summer camp where young people experience what it may have been like to be

TRAPEZE: Flying Colors FROM PAGE 1

adults with the St. Paul nonprofit Face to Face visited Flying Colors. The organization is forming a youth advisory council, according to Executive Director Lynda Bennett.

Some in the group stepped up to the ledge and swung without hesitation.

For others it was harder. Minutes

ticked by as one young man balanced on the 20-foot ledge, trapeze in hand.

Then he decided not to swing.

Others climbed the ladder and took off. Eventually, he got back up and — although it didn’t happen right away — he jumped, swung and landed safely.

It felt pretty good, he reported later, like he might be able to do anything if he really tried.

Flying Colors camps Teens Circus Camp Ages 10-17, July 24-26 Adult Boot Camp Ages 17-75, July 28 and 29 Women’s Empowerment Camp Aug 4 and 5

Kids Circus Half-Day Camp Ages 8-12, July 31-August 2 To register or see more program offerings, visit www.flyingcolorstrapeze.com.

an immigrant “Comin’ to Amerika” in the mid 1800s. All participants become a member of a family and work together to meet new challenges. Past immigrants are encouraged to attend as they now are the sponsors for the new immigrants as they settle into their new life in America. Each year program has new twists and turns to offer many new challenges. Tues. and Wed., Aug. 1 and 2, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. There is a fee; Register at the Butik or online: gammelgardenmu s e u m . o r g /e v e nt s .

Registration deadline is July 5.

OCTOBER 12 Buckthorn and Earthworms Friends of Scandia Parks & Trails Free Lecture Series will hold their third event October 12, Thursday 6:30 at Prairie Restoration Inc. in Scandia, featuring Alex Roth, PhD, an ecologist with Friends of the Mississippi River. He holds a BA in Environmental Science from Northwestern University, and a PhD in Forest Ecology from the University of Minnesota.

Prairie Restoration is located at 21120 Ozark Ave N, Scandia, MN 55073.

ONGOING Donate books Help fill the library at Grove Elementary! Donate new or gently used children’s books. Drop sites are located at Marine Town Hall, Christ Lutheran Church and Sal’s. Thank you for your support.

Scandia Farmers Market The Scandia Farmers Market runs June 7 through Sept. 20, Wednesdays from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Gammelgården Museum (20880 Olinda Trail, Scandia).

Now in its seventh year, the open-air market features local farmers, crafters and artisans.

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

Led by trained facilitators who have a family member with mental illness, the support groups help families develop better coping skills and find strength through

County will continue Sentence to Service program The Washington County Board of Commissioners approved an agreement with the state Commissioner of Corrections June 27 to continue the county’s Sentence to Service Program.

The state provides up to $168,258 to Washington County to offset the costs of operating the Sentence to Service Program through June 30, 2019. The revenue for the coming year will increase to $81,679, representing a 6 percent increase from 2017. Revenue will increase another 6 percent for fiscal year 2019 up to $86,579.

The Sentence to Service Program in Washington County contributes more than 79,000 hours of service back to the community annually and provides an alternative to longer incarceration times for non-violent offenders.

sharing their experiences. The group meets on the first and third Mondays of each month, 6:30 to 8 p.m., at the Stillwater Library, 224 Third St. N., in Margaret Rivers Room A. Please use the Third Street entrance and free parking ramp.

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

Bluegrass and Lemonade in the Shade

Toe tapping and lemonade sipping at the Gammelgården, 2-4 p.m. the fourth Sunday of each month from June through September. If it rains, the music and lemonade will move inside.

Gammelgården Book Group

Gammelgården’s 2017 season is about immigrants’ stories. Why not read them? Join our Book Group at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month upstairs at the museum. We’re finishing Moberg’s “The Emigrants” and then moving to a Hmong family’s immigrant story of settling in Minnesota - “The Latehomecomer” by Kao Kalia Yang. All are welcome, men, women, young, old. Contact Sarah at media@gammelgardenmuseum.org or 651-383-7351.

Washington County Fair seeks grounds crew

Washing County Fair organizers are hiring for a grounds crew for this year’s fair to work on trash removal and other event set up tasks. Candidates must be available to starting around July 23 and work through about August 13. If interested, contact fair manager Dorie Ostertag at 651-4366009 or otag@aol.com as soon as possible.

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Winter in 11 days

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know what you are thinking – he’s finally lost it.

I’m well aware that we have 169 days until the first day of winter. For us, winter is literally half a year away.

For fans of the Home Box Office (HBO) series, “Game of Thrones” winter is just 11 days away.

The seventh season of the epic fantasy series based on George R. R. Martin’s novels returns on July 16, and in the fictional land of Westeros, winter has arrived.

Martin’s novels are set in a world where seasons last for years, even decades. Dragons, magic and a struggle for control of the seven kingdoms are central themes for the series.

Publisher Martin has said that he took inspiration for the families (or HousTom Stangl es as they are known in the series) from England’s War of the Roses.

The War of the Roses took place from 1455 to 1487 as rival branches of England’s royal family fought for the right to the throne.

The House of Lancaster and the House of York fought for years. It was the last war fought for the crown of England.

In Martin’s world, the Lannisters have seized control of the throne while the ill-fated but noble Stark family struggles to regain their power.

There have been six novels in the series. Martin is working on the seventh book and has said that there will be an eighth novel. He has written an estimated 1,770,000 words in the tale so far, and the HBO series surpassed the completed novels after the fifth season.

I saw the first season of the show and was hooked.

I quickly devoured the novels and was among the group of viewers who were quite smug because we knew what was coming.

Last season was a great equalizer, because no one knows what will happen.

If you are a fan of well developed, complex characters, I would highly recommend the novels or the well done television adaptation. I would caution against getting too attached to any character, Martin is notorious for killing off people that you would normally associate with being the hero of the story.

I have been frustrated with the author when some of my favorites met their bitter end.

The HBO series will only be seven episodes this season, three less than the 10 episodes that seem to be the new normal for episodic television dramas.

The producers needed to be coaxed into an eighth season, which will be only six episodes.

HBO, concerned with losing a cash cow series like “Game of Thrones,” has ordered five different series set in the same “universe” as the series.

Martin has written other novels and short stories, as well as a “history” of the seven kingdoms, so there is a great deal of material to draw from for new programs.

I have my doubts that the network will see the same amount of success a second time.

My daughters were kind enough to buy me the flag of House Stark, which now flies in my front yard. It goes nicely with my House Stark coffee mug.

Yes, I am a nerd.

In the meantime, I will enjoy the next seven Sunday nights as winter and war play out on my television set.

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Can wolves help control CWD

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y recent columns regarding Chronic Wasting Disease have resulted in several letters and comments to my in-box. One was from Nancy Warren, Executive Director of the National Wolfwatcher Coalition. NWC is a nonprofit organization whose major role is to educate, advocate and participate as a voice for wolves.

In her email Warren mentioned that I had “overlooked a critical component in the management of CWD. Research suggests that wolves may limit the spread of CWD. It is no coincidence that CWD is rampant in areas with few or no wolves. Wolves are adept at killing deer that show any sign of weakness, including age and disease. A deer with early signs of CWD can be detected by wolves simply because that deer will be comin some way. Removing Wild River promised that deer in the early stages prevents the disease from spreading.”

Trails I strongly agree with Warren.

Wolves do prey on the sick and weak Jim Bennett and could hold a key to help control CWD. Wolves have always been a part of the landscape until early settlers wiped them out. For those early American’s I’m sure the battle for survival in a hostile land against any predator gave frontier travelers, settlers, trappers and explorers cause to kill wolves. Many who have lost livestock and animals still feel that way.

Warren lives in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and has been involved with wolf education for over 20 years. She wrote, “ I have seen many wolves up close and have found their tracks, and scent marking many times on top of my snowshoe tracks and have never

felt threatened or believed they were following me.”

Warren was also a volunteer tracker for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WI-DNR) for 19 seasons and would often be alone, examining tracks, without fear.

Chris LeMay, an experienced outdoor enthusiast and a member of our deer camp, had a completely different story to tell about wolves. Coming down from his tree stand he spotted and heard wolves close to his stand. Once on the ground he said the wolves actually escorted him out of the woods. Even with a gun LeMay felt uneasy being followed by wolves.

Warren did write, “I do agree, wolves can be a problem for some individual livestock producers. Wisconsin has over 1.5 million head of beef/dairy livestock. I believe it is important to put losses caused by wolves in perspective. Last year 38 cows/calves were killed by wolves. Although Warren paints this picture on the wolves’ behalf, her perspective does not hold water for the farmer who loses some livestock that they are relying on for food or enhancing the herd, even if just one or two head are killed. According to the Michigan DNR wolf attacks had doubled in Northern Michigan in 2014, when 43 animals were killed.

In conclusion, although wolves may help control CWD that simple logic does not mesh with everyone’s experience.

This week’s Wild Walk – If you see a big doe run across the road lookout for the one following. That fawn following the doe could be the one you hit with your car.

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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Humble Pie on the 4th of July

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he older I get the more patriotic I become. Every time I return from traveling outside the USA, I have to resist the urge to kiss the ground at the airport.

Not only am I glad to be home, but also I love this country and all it stands for—especially after traveling to some countries where the liberties are not the same as ours, which have come at a price.

I recently told my son, who is going off to college in the fall, “Don’t believe anyone who tells you, you can have it all, because we can’t—someone has or had to sacrifice—nothing is truly Wild Chow free.” Maybe these things are on my mind because my older son is serving Lisa Erickson in the Air Force. Both my brother and my dad also served—as did so many other men and women I know. I am very grateful they did and for the others who will in the future.

For me the Forth of July is no longer “just” a party with fireworks and friends. I am humbled when I think of the lives that were lost so mine could be free.

Considering the sacrifice, the menu at my house has taken a back seat. I really don’t care what we eat or drink—it really doesn’t matter. I used to fret over the menu and wanted to make sure the food I chose represented the colors of the American flag.

Now, when I make foods that are red white and blue, they remind me of the sacrifice that was made and of how much I love the USA.

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When thinking back to childhood memories, people have a tendency to remember summer as a restful, peaceful time of life. In my hometown of Lennox Valley, summer was anything but restful as June of 1998 neared its end.

May and June were brimming with drama worthy of front-page mention in The Lennox Valley Hometown News. Just when it looked like life had gotten as bizarre as it could get, something even wackier would take center stage of Valley attention.

Just a year earlier, life in our quaint community was downright placid compared to the curious drama played out in front of us seemingly every day this summer. Sure, Raymond Cooper had sparked a mistrust of local politicians in his rantings concerning the Federal Reserve System, but

by June of ‘98 momentum had built to the point that those flames seemed intent on overtaking the good folks of the Valley and driving Cooper directly into the mayor’s chair.

And while life at the Baptist and Catholic churches remained relatively unscathed, the same couldn’t be said about the town Lutherans and Methodists. Who would have guessed, just a year earlier, when word that the famous TV evangelist Todd Cecil would be visiting Lennox Valley sometime in 1998, that Cecil’s visit would be wiped off the front page and nearly forgotten as a re-

sult of an announcement by the district superintendent that the good Methodists of Lennox Valley would be the recipients of the town’s first female pastor?

Many Methodists secretly pined for the “good life” they had enjoyed, listening to Pastor Vickers pronounce his benediction, almost always with a quote from his favorite book (besides the Bible, of course), “Celebrity Quotes.”

No one in the congregation was aware that the pastor’s parting words each week were actually quotes from famous celebrities.

Most just thought their shepherd had a gift usually reserved for poets and composers of ballads.

Some were as simple as, “And whichsoever way thou goest, may fortune follow,” taken directly from “Journey to the Center of the Earth,” by Jules Verne.

Other times, like when he borrowed a line written in 1954 by J.R.R. Tolkien, they were a bit more poetic: “Farewell, and may the blessing of Elves and Men and all Free Folk go with you. May the stars shine upon your faces.”

Then, there were the benedictions that caused congregants to wonder if the good reverend had possibly stopped by the Hoffbrau for a Miller Lite – a habit generally frowned upon by many small town Methodists – while preparing for the next day’s service. For example, he would sometimes use lines from popular songs of the 1960s: “As you part from this

place, whisper words of wisdom.”

Then, instead of “Amen,” he dismissed the congregation with, “Let it be.”

The first time I remember hearing townsfolk whisper that it might be time for Pastor Vickers to consider retirement was after his most memorable benediction, in late 1997, “May the force be with you,” to which they instinctively responded, “And also with you.”

There were some who appreciated the summer drama of 1998.

Maxine Miller’s column in Hometown News, “Rumor Has It,” had never been more popular. Between spinning tales about Sarah Hyden-Smith’s marital status, battles between Vera Pinrod, president of the Lennox Valley Auburn Hat Society, and Father O’Reilly, or guessing at the amount of money spent by Sherilyn Bordewyck on purchases from QVC, Maxine was thrilled with the crescendo that seemed to be building in Lennox Valley in June of ‘98.

Was my hometown bizarre?

Sometimes. Was it boring? Never.

And as June ended, one citizen of the Valley was deep in contemplation. Because this decision could determine if he would be the next mayor of our town.

Learn more about the good folks online at lennoxvalley.com or on “The Good Folks of Lennox Valley” Facebook page.

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Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Roll out piecrust to fit a 9-inch pie plate. Place crust in pie plate and press into place. Crimp edge by pinching thumb and forefinger together around the edge of the crust. Set aside.

In a large bowl, mix blueberries, sugar, tapioca and lemon juice. Press down on some of the berries to break them open. Let the mixture rest for 10-15 minutes. Pour into prepared crust.

For the topping: mix flour, butter, brown sugar, salt with a mixer or fork until mixture resembles coarse sand. Squeeze into clumps. Crumble evenly over the blueberries. Bake pie at 400 for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until pie is cooked throughout and bubbling slightly in the center. Cool pie and serve with whipped cream on each slice and top with a strawberry. Serve immediately.

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

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Lost Farms of the St. Croix Valley” arrived on my desk just as I’d begun to use my column as a way to work through ideas about growth and development in our rural but growing valley.

The book (featured in last week’s Messenger) is a meditation on the loss that has accompanied development in our region — the disappearance of the family farm and everything that goes with it. Pastoral landscapes, farming as a viable career path and the big red barn as a symbol of it all.

To be sure, farming still exists in Editor various forms in our valley. We have Suzanne Lindgren a host of what “Lost Farms” author Kristina Boucher calls “sustainable farms,” supported by the community at farmers markets and through CSA shares. We have “you pick” farms and wineries. And some conventional crop farmers keep at it year after year, despite the conditions that have brought an end to the neighboring farmsteads.

Still, there’s no denying that the economic landscape has changed. Telling a story largely through archival photographs, Boucher’s book explores the rise and fall of family farming in the St. Croix Valley. And as we read it, lots are being subdivided, new houses built where barns once stood, and solar panels going up in the former fields.

If you’ll allow me a bit of nuance, I’m not trying to

imply that all development is bad. Done thoughtfully, it can have very positive effects.

But acknowledging what has been lost is, I believe, an important part of moving forward.

Boucher cites a figure from the National Agricultural Statistics Service, via the Baldwin Bulletin: “Each day in 2016, Wisconsin lost an average of one dairy barn.”

It’s the most tangible sign of a larger loss.

Each of those fallen barns, the hundreds of them, represents a family that had built its identity on hard work, resourcefulness and practical skills. Each represents generations of children, now grown, who knew every hill and creek for miles. Each represents a disappearing lifestyle, set finely to the rhythm of the earth as it orbits through seasons, spinning days and nights around the sun.

Though not extinct, farming as a dominant industry is now part of this valley’s history. It’s a history that also includes indigenous people, settlement, logging and milling. Change is inevitable, we know that.

At a certain point our focus must shift toward the future and what place farming has in it. How can we support the farms that remain? Can open spaces including farms be part of planned development? How do we make these things happen?

I welcome your responses: editor@countrymessenger.com.

STEWARDS: Protecting the river FROM PAGE 2

After Mendlik’s performance, Shock and Minnichsoffer set up a station next to the trail's entrance where they had several activities ready for children

and adults. Participants painted stencils of Wisconsin and Minnesota reading “St. Croix Watershed” onto bandanas and wooden medallions.

They also wrote postcards to the river, including memories, favorite

things about the river and hopes for the river's future.

Finally, Shock and Minnichsoffer displayed a Watershed Pledge on a poster board. People were invited to sign on as a vow to take better

care of the watershed system. Shock and Minnichsoffer considered the capstone project a success in promoting the St. Croix Watershed System, their interpretation of its beauty and how to protect it.

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Supreme Court upholds scenic protections for Lower St. Croix River

BY GREG SEITZ REPRINTED FROM STCROIX360.COM

The highest court in the United States in June ruled 5-3 in favor of St. Croix County, Wisconsin’s ability to restrict development on the St. Croix River.

The decision means there will be one less lot available for construction on the river south of Hudson — with implications for other scenic areas around the nation.

The ruling came three months after the court heard oral arguments in Washington, D.C. The justices agreed with lower courts that the county’s regulations intended to limit development on the lower river did not illegally deprive landowners of its value.

The case hinged on a parcel of property that had been owned and used by the Murr family for the past 50 years.

The owners now wished to divide the property and sell one part. Zoning ordinances passed in 1976 prohibited dividing parcels that didn’t have an acre of buildable land.

The court wrote that the Murr family should not have been surprised that they could not sell off part of the land.

“Their terrain and shape make it reasonable to expect their range of potential uses might be limited,” Justice Anthony Kennedy wrote in the opinion.

After temporary repairs Lift Bridge open for morning rush hour

Morning commuters were able to cross the St. Croix River on the Highway 36 Stillwater Lift Bridge Wed., June 28, after the Minnesota Department of Transportation’s Electrical Services Section (ESS) completed temporary repairs to the main power cable on the bridge.

A malfunction in an electrical meter socket that monitors power usage at the Stillwater lift bridge failed at 12:05 p.m. Tuesday and caused the bridge to stop about 30 feet above the water, three-quarters of the way up. The bridge again stalled just before 8:30 p.m., about halfway up, during testing after the electric meter socket was repaired. Workers had to be lowered from the lift span by bucket truck.

Crews worked through the night and the bridge reopened just before 4:30 a.m. Wednesday.

The normal lift schedule resumed that morning.

The bridge closed again at 10 p.m. for crews to make permanent repairs to the cable.

Upon completion and opening of the new St. Croix River Crossing bridge in early August, the historic lift bridge crossing the St. Croix River will be transformed into a bicycle and pedestrian crossing.

When the project is finished in 2019, the bridge will become part of a loop trail linking Minnesota and Wisconsin. The structure will continue to lift to accommodate marine traffic on the river beneath.

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The Murr property in Troy, Wis.

“Petitioners could have anticipated regulation of the property due to its location along the river, which was regulated by federal, state, and local law long before they acquired the land.”

The family and the property-rights organization that had represented them expressed disappointment after

the ruling.

“Notwithstanding this disappointing decision, we are confident our case will still make a difference for other Americans,” Donna Murr said in a statement.

“It is our hope that property owners across the country will learn from our experience and not take their property

rights for granted.”

In an article previewing the case in March, University of Wisconsin law professor Miriam Seifter explained that because the property was held in common ownership, and was conveyed from the original owners to their children after the 1976 ordinance went into effect, it was legally considered one parcel.

The Wisconsin Court of Appeals had ruled that such a decision did not deprive the landowners of its value. “[T]he Murrs could still make plenty of use of their land. The siblings could keep both lots and locate their cabin on either lot, or they could sell the two lots together. They just could not treat the land as two separately developable parcels,” Seifter wrote.

Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Stephen Breyer, Sonia Sotomayor, and Elena Kagan joined Kennedy in the ruling. Chief Justice John Roberts, and Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito dissented. Justice Neil Gorsuch did not join the court until after the arguments and was not involved in the decision.

This article originally appeared on StCroix360.com and was reprinted with permission.

Western duo a trail of adventure The classic western seems alive and well, thanks to writers like Peter Brandvold, author of “To hell on a fast horse: a western duo.”

A North Dakota native now living in western Minnesota, Brandvold has actually penned two novels: “The Devil’s ambush” and “Bring me the head of Chaz Savidge,” both featuring legendary bounty hunters Lou Prophet and Louisa Bonaventure.

The first novel, “The Devil’s ambush,” draws Writers & intermittent trail partners “and sometimes Writing lovers” Prophet and Michael Tidemann Bonaventure together through anonymous letters both received, causing them concern for each other. When they walk into an ambush at an abandoned cavalry outpost in eastern Colorado Territory, Bonaventure is nearly killed, sending Prophet into a frantic mission to save her life and seek revenge, turning a small town of on its head.

In the second novel, “Bring me the head of Chaz Savidge,” Prophet and Bonaventure hunt down and capture the outlaw Chaz Savidge. That isn’t the end of the trail for the two bounty hunters

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who encounter bounty jumpers along the way as Lou and Louisa try to right the wrongs done to the outlaw’s innocent victims.

Since he’s originally from North Dakota, one is tempted to draw similarities

between Brandvold, who also writes under the penname Frank Leslie, and Louis L’Amour, one of the greatest western writers of the twentieth century, originally from Jamestown, North Dakota.

There are some significant differences between the two writers, though. If you were compare the heat level of the romantic scenes, L’Amour would be a banana pepper while Brandvold would be closer to a Scotch bonnet. And, while L’Amour’s descriptions are well-drawn, Brandvold’s settings are nothing short of poetic: “He glanced over his right shoulder and saw the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains jutting against the horizon like a badly uneven saw blade, a couple of the longest teeth touched with wax.”

It’s probably no coincidence that Brandvold has given his two main characters such similar names – Lou and Louisa. As Prophet tells Doc Whitfield who’s caring for Louisa, “I reckon we’re cut too much alike to not get along like gators of the same swamp.”

If you’re a western genre fan and love lots of action with accurate historic detail, this book’s for you.

Michael Tidemann writes from Estherville, Iowa. His author page is amazon. com/author/michaeltidemann.

State parks and recreation areas offer new benefits for veterans Active military personnel in any branch or unit of the United States Armed Forces and veterans with a service-related disability are now eligible to receive a free year-round vehicle permit, providing unlimited access to all 75 Minnesota state parks and recreation areas.

These new benefits were proposed by the Department of Natural Resources and approved by state lawmakers during the 2017 Minnesota legislative session (Minne-

sota Statutes, section 85.053, subdivisions 8 and 10).

“We are grateful to the men and women who have served in the military,” said DNR Commissioner Tom Landwehr. “Providing free access to Minnesota state parks is just one way to thank them for their service and sacrifice.”

To see all of the licenses, permits and passes that are available to military personnel and veterans, and the form of identification that an

individual needs to show, visit www.mndnr.gov.

The DNR is recognized as a Yellow Ribbon Company for its support of active and retired military personnel and their families.

“We invite active military personnel and veterans with a service-related disability to come get their free permit over the Fourth of July weekend,” said Erika Rivers, director of Minnesota state parks and trails. “Minnesota state parks and recreation

areas offer a firework-free environment for those who want to celebrate the holiday in peace and quiet.”

A list of especially quiet getaways is included in the summer guide on the Parks and Trails website.

For more information, contact the DNR Information Center at info.dnr@state. mn.us, 651-296-6157 or 888-6466367 (8 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

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St Croix Fat Cat Triathlon The Saint Croix Fat Cat Triathlon is a paddle, run and bike event presented by the Scandia/Marine Lions Club.

It's one of the finest, most scenic routes in the Midwest and Saturday July 8th, 2017 will be its 4th running. This year racers will convene to the St. Croix River valley from areas as close as our hometowns of Scandia and Marine and from as far away as areas like Topeka, KS and Fargo, ND. Their ages vary from 13 to 76 years old and racers take part either individually, in tandem with a partner (paddling together in one watercraft and then running, biking individually) or as part of a three person team where each takes one leg of the race.

The course is approximately 20 miles beginning with a 3.5 mile paddle on the St Croix River from Log House Landing south around Greenburg Island and finishing near the boat landing in William O’Brien State Park. Racers then begin their challenging 5.5 mile run along the river, up the main hill and through beautiful sections of the Park’s trail system exiting the NW corner, then following Oxboro Ave and Old Marine Trail around Sand Lake to the Lions Park. From there they mount the saddle and pedal 11 miles on a scenic route in and around Long, Big Marine, Fish, Hay and Sand Lakes finishing back at Lions Park with a short foot spring after dismounting. “The scenery of Scandia and Marine says it all,� comments Ross Brunfelt, Race Director for the event. “Regardless of the awesome volunteerism, business sponsors, music and food – it’s that scenery that most participants comment on and ultimately brings them back each year.� The race is unique in that it routes through both a National and State Park system that are widely recognized. “Ultimately, we’d like to grow the event,� he says, “but only to a sus-

tainable point. We never talk about becoming the largest event, but only how can we tweak things each year to provide the participants the ultimate experience.� This year the event so far has 193 racers and Brunfelt believes that perhaps some year they will have to cap entries. “Time will tell . . . you know, there are so many different races and events around the Twin Cities each year; we’re just one of those many choices. We are different than many in that we’re 100% volunteer-run and I think that also resonates with people.

Not only do they get an enjoyable experience – the money they pay to raise goes right back into the communities and Lions causes after expenses are paid.� “Lastly,� he says, “it’s far from just me. I was simply the catalyst for an event that so many local folks have taken ownership in." This includes the core group of Fat Cat committee members managing the event and many Lions and community volunteers as well as the many businesses providing support. "Organizations and individuals make this happen. I hope it continues for years to come and we really hope to see more younger racers in the 12-18 year age group join – it’s fantastic to see so many of them do this as their first event ever.�

Community members are encouraged to cheer on the participants along the course.

The event runs annually the second Saturday of July. Cost includes two meals, racer shirt, chip timing and chance at some prizes drawn by bib number. This year, one lucky entrant will win a kayak! Special thanks to Mills Fleet Farm.

Registration for this year's triathlon is closed. Information for future races can be found on Facebook and www.stcroixfatcat.com.

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Fat Cat Race Details Entry fee includes event T-shirt, race packet, bib and timing chip, pre-race pasta dinner, and post-race snacks.

Custom T-shirts awarded to top finisher in each age group for solo division and top overall teams in the tandem and team relay divisions.

Each participant can use bib tear-off for post-race food & beverage with awards to be announced following All participants must be 12 years of age or older on race day.

Age Groups for Solo Division are 12-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+.

No age groups for tandem and team relays, but there will be awards for male, female, and co-ed teams.

RACE START SATURDAY 8:00 - 8:30 AM -- LOG HOUSE LANDING (20506 Quinnell Avenue N, Scandia, MN 55073)

CHECK-IN FRIDAY NIGHT 6:00 PM AT SCANDIA COMMUNITY CENTER (14727 209th St N)

Course Info

There will be a pre-race check-in and complimentary pasta dinner on Friday July 7th from 6:00 - 8:00 PM. WE ENCOURAGE RACERS TO CHECK IN FRIDAY NIGHT!!

Race packets will be handed out at this time.

LATE CHECK-IN AND BIKE CHECK-IN - SATURDAY 6:30 AM AT LIONS PARK (19564 Old Marine Trail N) For participants unable to attend the pre-race dinner, race day check in will be available from 6:30-7:30 am. All bikes must also be checked in at this time

Non-rental racers to start at approx. 8:00 AM followed by those renting watercraft.

Important: you are required to wear a USGC approved life jacket during the entire paddle leg of this race. If you are supplying your own canoe or kayak, you must bring your own life jacket or you will not be allowed to race. If you are renting, a basic life jacket is included, but you may bring your own for better comfort or fit.

This is a chip timed event. Your time will not start until you are told to cross the line at the top of the descent to the water. This will essentially be done in

Individual Single Participant completes all three legs of the triathlon.

Team Relay TWO OR THREE participants make up the team with one member completing each leg. New this year -- one person may complete two legs of the triathlon.

All teams will fall in same results category regardless of whether two or three participants make up the team.

Tandem PARKING AND SHUTTLE BUS (SCANDIA-MARINE LIONS PARK) 19564 Old Marine Trail, Marine, MN 55047: All participants should park here and ride shuttle to Log House Landing start UNLESS they are being dropped off their by a friend/relative. NOTE: there is absolutely NO PARKING AT THE LANDING FOR RACE START. Racers can only be dropped off and walk down to start.

NEW THIS YEAR: shuttles will begin at 7:45 AM for NON-WATERCRAFT RENTAL RACERS ONLY, FOLLOWED AT APPROXIMATELY 8:00 AM FOR THOSE RENTING. So, if you are renting a watercraft, you do not need to show up at the shuttle until 8:00 AM OR if you are being dropped by a friend at landing start plan for 8:15 AM

a continuous single file. You must wear your timing chip on your ankle or your time may not be recorded when crossing timing mats.

Just after the 1st Transition Area we have the large pavilion in William O’Brien (located to right on very beginning of run course). You will be able to drop life jackets or any other personal items there and a volunteer will write your race # on a bag. These bags will be returned to 2nd Transition / bike area. We will make a best effort to transfer your items, but you are ultimately responsible for your belongings so we do encourage you to have a friend or teammate transfer your gear. Saint Croix Fat Cat and race volunteers are not responsible for safety of your belongings.

It is strongly suggested that you either wear or bring along your running shoes with you from the start. If you do not and wish to have your shoes at Transition 1, you are responsible for this yourself or through a support partner waiting at the park.

Two participants complete the paddle portion together in one canoe. Each member then completes the run and bike section. Placement will be based on combined time of both participants.

Canoe/Kayak/SUP Participants can supply their own canoe, kayak, or stand up paddleboard (see important notes below for drop-off and pick-up). Taylors Falls Canoe and Kayak has rental kayaks for individuals and rental canoes for tandems. Please note rental kayaks are limited to max wgt. limit of 275lbs and may not be comfortable for taller paddlers. You are encouraged to test paddle one prior to race. SUP rentals are available in limited quantities and vendor will size them directly with the participant.

GENERAL NOTES:

All racers must wear bike helmets and USCG approved life jackets - NO EXCEPTIONS No sails or any wind, solar, or mechanically assisted devices allowed. No drafting allowed.

For safety reasons, we strongly discourage the use of headphones, earbuds, or other listening devices during the race. However, we are unable to monitor this and you are responsible for your own safety.

Volunteer and Washington County Sheriff will be on duty for County Road 3 (Olinda Trail) crossings until 1:00 PM. There will be no crossing assistance after 1:00 PM. Be safe - ultimately it is up to each participant to be aware and follow the rules of the road. As volunteers we do our best to ensure safety, but do NOT assume that this is a closed course!

NOTE - All vehicles entering the state park for ANY reason must stop & purchase a day pass upon entering unless said vehicle already has a current permit.

Participants or friends must retrieve their watercraft from the State Park same day and neither State Park employees or any volunteers are responsible for security of your watercraft or other belongings.

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Modest state park fee increase in effect COLOR COPIES Cost for hunting and fishing licenses won’t increase until 2018 The Department of Natural Resources reminds state park visitors, snowmobilers and ATV riders that modest fee increases went into effect on July 1.

However, the cost of fishing and hunting licenses, including deer licenses, won’t increase until 2018.

“I want to thank the many Minnesotans and state lawmakers who supported these modest increases in parks, snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, hunting and fishing fees during the recent legislative session,” said Commissioner Tom Landwehr. “These fees will help maintain quality outdoor experiences for now and for future generations. We are fortunate to live in a state that offers such great outdoor opportunities and passionate citizenry that supports those resources.”

One-day state park vehicle permits increased $2 to $7 and yearround vehicle permits will increase $10 to $35. These fees have not changed in more than a decade, and the increases were needed to continue to provide quality facilities and services at these important places at a level that maintains their nation-leading status.

Also effective July 1, the fee to register all-terrain vehicles and snowmobiles will increase and a $15 license will be required for ice shelters that do not collapse, fold or disassemble.

“ATV and snowmobile clubs throughout the state provide a large and well-maintained system of trails throughout Minnesota,” Landwehr said. “These trails are supported in large part by the user fees that contribute to the state’s grant-in-aid trail systems.

High-quality trails give snowmobilers and other motorized recreation enthusiasts a reason to travel, which bolsters tourism and strengthens local economies in Minnesota.”

For a list of all the Parks and Trails fees that are changing, visit www.mndnr.gov/parks_trails/ feedetails.html.

Effective with the 2018 license year, the cost for some fishing and hunting licenses will rise. The cost of a resident fishing license will increase $3, from $22 to $25, and a resident deer license will increase $4, from $30 to $34. A complete list of license fee increases is available on the DNR website at www.mndnr.gov/LicenseDollarsAtWork.

These increases won’t build fish and wildlife programs but do ensure that fish stocking will not be reduced; deer management and research will continue at current levels; and nuisance wildlife and wildlife damage complaints will be answered in a timely manner.

For more information, contact the DNR Information Center at info. dnr@state.mn.us or 888-646-6367 (8 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday).

County Board receives update on legislative session results The Washington County Board of Commissioners received a report on the recent legislative session from Keith Carlson, executive director of the Minnesota Inter-County Association, June 27.

The county will receive an increase in its Program Aid from the state of $990,834 in 2017, as well as an additional

$138,903 for Community Corrections programs.

The county will also receive $40,000 in 2017 for enforcement of the state’s new buffer law. The county will receive additional funding from the state’s general fund from the leased motor vehicle sales tax fund for road and bridge projects.

Other than that, the

county received little in terms of general transportation funding.

The county will be subject to a cost “shift” from the state, as it will be asked to take on additional costs of MNChoices, an assessment service provided by the county to assist individuals and their families in planning and choosing services. The

Legislature also failed to provide any money for new technology used to determine residents’ eligibility for services, which means that county workers are required to do hundreds of hours of manual work-arounds on the existing system.

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I can’t think of one thing to say that isn’t good about living here!”

Betty Aspenson, Moved in June, 2016

Christian Community Home of Osceola 2650 65th Ave., Osceola, WI 54020 • 715-294-1100 www.cchosceola.org

Our Campus includes: 24-Hour Skilled Nursing • Assisted Living Apartments Transitional / Short-term Rehabilitation Call today to learn more or to schedule a tour!

AREA CHURCHES Ascension Episcopal 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

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 a.m. in Elim Sanctuary

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.

Forest Hills United Methodist Church

Lord of the Lakes Lutheran Church (LCMS)

Osceola United Methodist Church

St. Joseph Catholic Church

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 Church Chisago Lakes Campus

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

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

Sunday Teen Service 7:00 p.m.

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

Children’s Sunday School 10:45 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday School 9 & 10:30 a.m.

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

Sunday service 9:30 a.m.

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

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

Osceola Medical Center Spiritual Care

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

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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Servicing all major brands Lawn & garden, mower service.

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Open 8 am - noon

AUTOMOTIVE

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MORTGAGES

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12450 Morris Trail N Marine-On-St. Croix 651-433-4500

WORKS Teri Zoch

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PLUMBING

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TRAILERS/REPAIR

WEDDING

Bill Schifsky Custom Trailer Mfg. SINCE 1972

Aluminum Utility Trailers Mobile Displays • We build Tiny House Trailers TRAILER REPAIR Axles • Couplers • Wiring • Brakes Aluminum & Steel Welding 651-257-5340 www.customtrailers.biz • Scandia, MN

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www.springbornheating@usfamily.net SINCE 1952. Licensed. Bonded. Insured.

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INSURANCE

NOAH INSURANCE GROUP THE ORIGINAL PRETTY GOOD GROCERY Open Mon. - Sat. 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Sun. 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Osceola • 715-294-2510 877-571-9315 Stillwater • 888-430-6624 www.noahinsurancegroup.com

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

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

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

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CHRISTIAN Community Home of Osceola.

Make a difference in the lives of others.

Full-time line cook.

Variety of shifts throughout the week and every other weekend. Cooking experience preferred, but not necessary. Willing to train. If interested please contact: Karleen Wallen, Dietary Manager, karleen.wallin@cchosceola.org, 715-2941108.

Application available online at www.cchosceola.org.

Gain hands-on medical experience by becoming a Medical Scribe at Elite Medical Scribes. Email us apply at jobs@elitemedicalscribes.com

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

715-755-3377

503 Lots & Acreage 40 acres: Woodlands 40XX Big McGraw Road, Danbury, WI $60,000. Call 651755-8830

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.

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Looking for a used Yamaha stand up jet ski blue, black or white.

Call 612-599-1729

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

715-2943078 or 1-800-2828103.

Looking for a used Yamaha stand up jet ski blue, black or white. Call 612-5991729.

Serving Marine on St. Croix, Scandia, May Township

STUMP GRINDING AND REMOVING 800-282-8103 • 715-417-0303

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Looking for Wis. Cert.

CNAs. New Wage Scale.

Starting at $14.20/hour. Paying differentials and experience.

Competitive wage and benefits. If interested contact Sue Demenege, HR Assistant, susan.demenge@cchosceola.org, 715-294-1118, Deb Barty DON 715294-1113, Julie Ludwig, Administrator, 715-294-1119. Application available online at www.cchosceola.org.

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Amery, WI

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Contact Trudy Thiel at 715.268.8171

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CNC Programmer/Operator/ Equipment Assembler Linemods is a “High Performance” vacuum conveyor manufacturer located in a clean and air conditioned facility. We will be moving to our new location in Balsam Lake on August 1st. We have immediate opening for PT and FT CNC programmers, operators and machinery assemblers. Will adapt to the right candidate. Paid schooling/training with compensation. Guaranteed wage increase after graduation.

This is an excellent opportunity for motivated individuals that are able to multitask and learn new skills. We have all HAAS CNC’s and use SolidCAM for core programming.

Please send resume to jodio@linemods.com or kevin@linemods.com or you can reach Jodi at 715-379-4271 (cell) or 715-986-2846 (office).

Pressman Publisher’s Printing Service, Inc. (PPSI) of Amery, Wisconsin is seeking an experienced press operator to produce quality work on our 6 unit Goss Community web offset press and one four high color unit.

We do work for a dozen weekly customers and pride ourselves in producing a great product. Hourly wage, paid time off, medical and 401k with match.

Contact Gerry Wilder, Manager at ppsi@amerytel.net for details. EOE

Term Care provider in the area!

Contact Nicole Verdon at 715.268.8171

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EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT

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PARTS SPECIALIST RDO Equipment Co. is seeking a Parts Specialist in Burnsville, MN. This individual will perform a variety of customer service, marketing, promoting, advertising, and stocking duties related to the parts sales, receiving and delivery of parts and accessories that contribute to the efficient, safe and profitable operation of the parts department. Visit https://www.rdoequipment.com/more/careers to view the full job description and to apply online!

KMS PUBLIC SCHOOLS seeking high school English teacher. Current Minnesota teaching licensure required.

Apply online: www.kms.k12.mn.us; or send application, copy of license and three letters of reference to KMS, Box 168, Kerkhoven, MN 56252.

THINKING OF BUYING A NEW OR USED CAR? Call to get current promotional pricing and local dealer incentives for free. No hassle. No obligation. Call: 844/617-9515

HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC RDO Equipment Co. is seeking a Heavy Equipment Mechanic in Burnsville, MN. This role will be responsible for the repair of machinery and components at high levels of quality. They have sufficient tools to perform duties; the ability to work effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision; possess strong communication skills; and be able to prioritize and multi-task. Visit https://www.rdoequipment.com/more/careers to view the full job description and to apply online!

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KMS PUBLIC SCHOOLS seeking preschool teacher. Current Minnesota license required. Apply online: www.kms.k12.mn.us or send letter of interest, resume, three letters of recommendation to KMS, Box 168, Kerkhoven, MN 56252.

WANTED TO BUY MOTORCYCLES WANTED Cash paid for old motorcycles sitting in the barn or shed.

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MOTORCYCLES WANTED 1960S & 1970S - All makes! Running & not-running. Cash paid & trailer pickup. Dan: 612/720-2142

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STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY Skylah Rachel from Scandia, has been named to the spring semester Dean’s List.

County Board receives update on CDA work The Washington County Board of Commissioners received an update from the Community Development Agency June 27, and provided its support for the plan as presented.

Chris Eng, economic development director, has worked with the county's cities and townships to develop the 20172019 Economic Development Plan. The plan follows the guidelines established in the county's economic development strategic plan adopted in May 2014.

The plan includes action steps and deliverables related to marketing and promotion of the county as a place to do business, to providing opportunities to help small businesses grow, and supporting business development through workforce development and improved infrastructure.

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local real estate publications to reach businesses people who are siting businesses, as well as local chambers of commerce and Great MSP. The CDA will also use the Open to Business program to assist local businesses in their growth through consulting assistance and grant and loans programs, which will be underway July 1. The CDA is also focusing on workforce development and talent recruitment, by working with businesses, the Washington County Workforce Development Board, Century College, Greater MSP, and the state Department of Employment and Economic Development.

The CDA also promotes a strong infrastructure, promoting multi-modal transportation and transit opportunities in the county, and conducting a survey on the need and availability of broadband internet connection.

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Community Ice Cream Social at Washington County Historic Courthouse July 20 Outdoors on the lush, green grounds of the Washington County Historic Courthouse 5-9 p.m.

Thursday, July 20, the Ice Cream Social is a perennial community favorite and the official kick-off to Stillwater’s Lumberjack Days.

Featured fun includes live music by Scrapegoat Skin & Bones, and Blue Groove Bluegrass.

There will also be the Fantasy Corral Petting Zoo, children’s games and activities, Historic Medallion Hunt medallion sales, the first medallion clue reading, the Civil War exhibit in the His-

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Hotdogs and brats, 50-cent root beer floats, doughnuts, and penny candy will be available for purchase. Natural amphitheater seating with plenty of room to spread out blankets and chairs on the Historic Courthouse lawn is also available.

The ice cream social is free and open to the public. In the event of rain, the event will adapt and move indoors.

A thank you to local event sponsors Candyland, Edina Realty, Leo’s Grill and Malt Shop, Lift

CLUES ACROSS 1. Plays 7. Hymn 13. Larval frog 14. A member of the British order 16. Stomach muscle 17. Helper 19. East of NYC 20. Influential Norwegian playwright 22. School for healing 23. Of the cheekbone 25. Disco rockers The Bee ___ 26. Gorged 28. Khoikhoin people 29. Payroll firm 30. A hiding place 31. Georgia rockers 33. Spanish soldier El ___ 34. Deerlike water buffalo 36. Second epoch of the Tertiary period 38. Frocks 40. Nostrils 41. Spoke 43. Information 44. Where wrestlers work 45. Dash 47. Cool!

48. Tiny child 51. People of northern Assam 53. Austrian spa town 55. Written reminder 56. Italian monetary units 58. Tell on 59. More abject 60. Farm state 61. Cleveland’s hoopsters 64. Famed NY Giant’s nickname 65. Los __, big city 67. Rechristens 69. Shopping trips 70. Values self-interest CLUES DOWN 1. Pressed against lightly 2. Rural delivery

Bridge Brewing Co., Lumberjack Days, the Washington County Historical Society, and Washington County.

The Historic Courthouse is at the corner of Pine and Third streets in Stillwater.

For questions, email or call historiccourthouse@co.washington.mn.us or 651-275-7075. Find Washington County Parks on Facebook at Washington County Parks | Official, on Twitter @ WashCoParksMN and @WashCoTrails, and on Instagram @ WashCoParksMN.

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Land Stewardship Project to offer courses for new and experienced farmers One of the most comprehensive farmer training initiatives in the country is offering educational and support options for both new and established farmers, beginning this fall. The Land Stewardship Project (LSP) is now accepting applications for its Farm Beginnings Program and the Journeyperson Course. For further information and application materials, see www.farmbeginnings.org or contact Dori Eder at 612-578-4497 or dori@landstewardshipproject.org.

Farm Beginnings Farm Beginnings is a 12-month course that helps beginning farmers clarify their goals and strengths, establish a strong enterprise plan and start the process of building their operation.

Classes will be held in Pine City, Minn., beginning in October. Nine farmer-led classroom sessions will be held on Saturdays until March 2018, followed by on-farm tours and field days, as well as opportunities to connect with an extensive farmer network.

In 2017, Farm Beginnings is marking its 20th year of providing firsthand training in lowcost, sustainable methods of farming. The course is designed for people of all ages just getting started in farming, as well as established farmers looking to make changes in their operations. Over the years, more than 800 people have graduated from the Minnesota-region Farm Beginnings course.

Graduates are involved

in a wide range of agricultural enterprises, including grass-based livestock, organic vegetables, Community Supported Agriculture and specialty products.

Farm Beginnings applications are due by Sept. 1; applications received by Aug. 1 will receive a $100 discount off the regular $1,500 tuition fee. Needbased scholarships are available.

Journeyperson LSP’s two-year Journeyperson Course is designed to support people who have a few years of farm start-up and management experience under their belt, and are working to take their operation to the next level.

Through the course, participants gain assistance moving their farming plans forward through advanced financial planning and one-on-one financial advisement; production assistance through mentorship with an experienced farmer; and guidance on balancing farm, family and personal needs.

The course consists of four retreats held in the region over the course of two years, as well as in-depth, individualized work with a financial adviser and a farmer-mentor. Participants who develop and execute a comprehensive financial plan are eligible to have their savings of up to $2,400 matched to invest in a wealth-generating asset for their farm.

The cost of the Journeyperson Course is $1,200.

Applications and a $200 deposit are due Oct. 1.

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Film Crew in Marine A Twin Cities film crew set up in Marine in mid June. The screenplay, by a first time North Dakota director, is about a stressed out rock star who escapes to the countryside to get his head right.

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River Readers Camp Left: C.J. Vruno examines a worm during the River Readers Science & Art Camp, part of the Marine Community Library’s summer progamming. Right: Aila Fisk draws a bird at the River Readers Science & Art Camp.

State updating vehicle licensing, will impact service July 20, 21, 22, 24 The state computer system that keeps track of vehicle licensing and registration will be updated at the end of July, causing limited service at the Washington County license centers July 20, 21, and 24.

The County Board received an update on the process June 27.

The new state MN Licensing and Registration System (MNLARS) is scheduled to go live July 24. MNLARS will replace the existing state vehicle registration system used by all deputy registrars in the state, including at the three license centers in Washington County in Stillwater, Woodbury, and Forest Lake.

Major service interruptions will occur during the key implementation dates of July 20 to July 24 while the state, counties, and other service providers transition to the new system. The service centers will not be able to do motor vehicle transactions, and the ability to process driver license transactions may be impacted, as the stability of the system will be questionable during the transition.

The license centers will be closed Saturday, July 22.

Residents requiring motor vehicle license or driver license renewals are encouraged to complete them earlier in the month.

The Scandia Farmers Market is open Wednesdays from 3:30-6:30 June-Sept. at the Gammelgården Museum 20880 Olinda Trail N.

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JUNE 22 At 9:17 a.m. a referral about a vulnerable adult came from Old Guslander Trail.

JUNE 25 At 2:07 p.m. an inspection of a rental boat occurred on 180th Street.

JUNE 27 At 2:50 p.m. a scam was reported on Nason Hill Road.

City of Scandia

JUNE 22 At 6:245 p.m. a loose horse which was report-

ed on Maxwill Avenue must have wanted to go to camp. It was at Camp Lakamaga.

JUNE 23 At 10:03 a.m. assistance was needed at Gammelgarden Museum.

At 10:22 a.m. a burglar alarm sounded on Mayberry Trail.

At 12:10 p.m. a concern about an animal across from the Vets Camp was received.

At 1:26 p.m. vandalism at Copus Landing at 205th was reported.

At 1:48 p.m. suspicious activity was reported on Manning Trail.

At 7:19 p.m. a driver

was stopped on Olinda and Oakhill Road for a seatbelt violation.

At 8:24 p.m. civilian assistance was needed on Langly Avenue.

At 9:39 p.m. an alarm sounded on 205th Street.

JUNE 24 At 6:10 a.m. loose llamas on Penfield were reported.

At 6:33 a.m. property damage was reported on Oren Road.

At 10:10 a.m. an alarm sounded on Pilar Road.

At 11:05 a.m. a medical need was reported on Meadowbrook Avenue.

At 2:20 p.m. a complaint about a driver on

Scandia Trail and Meadowbrook was received.

At 4:28 p.m. a medical need was reported on Layton Avenue.

At 5:35 p.m. a welfare concern on Perkins Avenue was received.

At 6:39 p.m. a medical need was reported on Perkins Avenue.

JUNE 25 At 5:57 p.m. a complaint about shooting on Lofton Avenue was received.

JUNE 26 At 4:03 a.m. a barking dog was reported on Meadowbrook, south of 238th Street.

JUNE 27 At 8:57 a.m. extra patrol was requested on 195th Street.

At 12:20 p.m. a suspicious vehicle was reported at Wind in the Pines.

At 2:21 p.m. a complaint about a driver on Scandia Trail and Odell was transferred to the State Patrol.

At 2:56 p.m. an alarm sounded on 240th Street.

At 3:39 p.m. a medical need was reported at Camp Lakamaga.

At 5:24 p.m. a complaint about a driver on Scandia Trail, eastbound from Olinda, was received.

Town of May

JUNE 22

Spotlight on Area Businesses Scandia Heating & Air Conditioning Scandia Heating & Air Conditioning has been providing quality service, repair and installation for over 40 years. Scandia Heating works on all makes and models. Whether it’s a furnace, boiler, in-oor heating, geo thermal, heat pump or garage heating, they have you covered.

At Scandia Heating they believe in customer service and practice it every day. From standing behind repairs, to installing brand new systems, Scandia Heating has the knowledge and experience you need to give you peace of mind year round. “System tune-ups should be done on a yearly basis,� owner JR West said. “We want to catch the small problems before they become big ones.�

Don’t wait until the last minute to schedule a service call, he noted. “We provide 24 hour repairs, 7 days a week, including after hours emergency service. We try our best to provide same day service during busy times of the year. During peak season we don’t go home until the work is done.�

Scandia Heating tries to make each new installation as pleasant of an experience as possible.

At 3:44 p.m. a concern about an animal on Manning, 1.5 miles south of 170th, was received.

At 5:30 p.m. an overdue motorist was reported on Partridge Road.

At 10:30 p.m. a complaint about a driver on Square Lake Trail and Otchipwe was received.

JUNE 23 At 9:56 a.m. a driver at Square Lake County Park had no trailer regis-

tration.

At 10:02 a.m. a driver on Square Lake Trail and Norell was stopped for speeding.

At 3:12 p.m. fraud was reported on Otchipwe Avenue.

At 7:21 p.m. a driver on Square Lake Trail was stopped for a registration violation.

JUNE 24

At 11:43 p.m. a report came from Ozark Trail of a male missing.

JUNE 25

At 4:30 p.m. a complaint about a driver on Keystone Avenue was received.

At 7:31 p.m. a 911 caller hung up on 130th Street Lane.

JUNE 27

At 9:05 a.m. theft was reported on Otchipwe Avenue.

At 4:39 p.m. a domestic disturbance was reported at the Science Museum property on St. Croix Trail.

At 5:26 p.m. an attempted break in was reported on Oldfield Road.

At 8:18 p.m. an accident on May Avenue and 170th Street was reported.

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From registering your new equipment to submitting utility rebates for you, she said it’s taken care of. “We appreciate our customers and the faith they put in us year after year,� Saxton said. “Thank you from all of us at Scandia Heating!�

Contact Scandia Heating & Air Conditioning at 651433-5167, or stop by the ofďŹ ce at 21260 Olinda Trail N., Scandia.

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