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Scandia recognized for ‘green steps’ Scandia was one of several cities recognized by the League of Minnesota Cities in June for sustainability efforts through the Minnesota GreenStep Cities program.

GreenStep Cities is a free, voluntary program designed to help Minnesota cities meet environmental sustainability goals through the implementation of 29 best practice actions.

“This award is a great achievement for Scandia,” said Mayor Christine Maefsky of Scandia. “And by being part of the program, Scandia and our peers are helping to make Minnesota more resilient for the future while also helping our cities thrive economically.”

Scandia reached Step Two in May after implementing eight of the program’s best practice actions, which aim to reduce costs and energy while encouraging innovation.

“This recognition shows community mem-

Collector’s tools join Museum

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LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES

City Administrator Neil Soltis, Scandia’s GreenStep program lead, accepted a certificate and Step Two award from the League of Minnesota Cities in June.

bers and other cities across Minnesota that the City of Scandia is taking great steps in the direction of energy and resource conservation and innovation,” said City Administrator Neil Soltis, who serves as the GreenStep program lead with Scandia.

Cities achieve Step

One recognition by passing a resolution to become a GreenStep City. Step Two requires cities to implement up to eight of the program’s best practice actions. To reach Step Three, cities must implement up to 16 best practice actions.

In Step Four, cities track and submit met-

rics from a selection of categories, such as energy and water use, vehicle fleet efficiency, community and economic development, and more. Cities achieve Step Five status by documenting and demonstrating improvement SEE GREENSTEP, PAGE 2

The Stone House Museum’s collection of logging tools nearly doubled this month with a gift from Betty Walquist.

The donation was made in honor of her late husband, Robert Walquist, a lifelong Marine resident and collector of historical objects.

“Bob’s collection started with a small wall in the early 1970s and grew into the entire basement,” Betty said.

He made a habit of attending auctions and estate sales, SEE TOOLS, PAGE 6

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An iron, which would have sat on the stove to heat, is one of the only household objects among the 42 items donated by Betty Walquist from her husband Bob Walquist’s collection. Most of the donation was comprised of tools for logging and harvesting ice.

Folk School OK’d for Wilder Forest

MARINE MILLS FOLK SCHOOL

The May Town Board gave official approval for the Marine Mills Folk School to join River Grove Elementary in Wilder Forest.

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Lions meet young scholars

Young scholars and their families shared breakfast with the Scandia-Marine Lions Club in July. Most of the 29 scholarship recipients attended and, accepting their check for $1,000 . Students from Forest Lake, Chisago. Stillwater and St. Thomas Academy had their applications reviewed by the Scandia-Marine Lions Club scholarship committee. The committee, pictured in the front row, consisted of Lion Bonnie Olson, Lion Denny Seefeldt, Lion Sharon Kangas, Lion Marilyn Opp, Lion Janet Swenson, Lion Mike White and Lions President, Lynette Welsch.

A folk school is set to join River Grove Elementary in Wilder Forest after an official OK from the May Town Board. The school will offer courses for a broad age span with an emphasis on traditional skills and project-based learning.

Before plans for the school could move forward, May Township board members had to approve a modification to the Marine Area Community School’s conditional use permit. They did so July 5, allowing the Marine Mills Folk School to operate in tandem with River Grove. Additional car traffic and foot traffic to the site are not expected SEE SCHOOL, PAGE 2

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SCHOOL: May town board FROM PAGE 1

to bring counts above those initially established for the elementary school.

The folk school’s programming, which will include classes such as woodworking and fiber arts, is expected to take place primarily during the elementary school’s off hours.

The Marine Mills Folk School will elaborate on plans for the school — including classes, teaching opportunities and volunteer needs — at a community meeting set for this Thursday, July 19, 7 p.m. at the Marine Village Hall.

Other business • The township has hired Linda Tibbetts as the new clerk. More coverage in the Messenger is planned.

• Board members are working with Olson’s Sewer and Natural Systems Utilities to identify the cause of a recent overflow of the township’s septic system, or “201.” They know a battery back up failed, but do not know why. The board approved work not to exceed $9,500 and two pumps not to exceed $24,000. Board Chair Bill Voedisch requested a report on the failure from NSU for the August meeting.

• The board approved $29,100 for gravel and $40,004 for fog sealing, a spray emulsion that cures pavement. It is roughly one-third the cost of chip sealing and half the life (four years versus seven to ten). Additionally, the town’s engineers believe there is less risk of deterioration that can accompany chip sealing.

• The board discussed resident concerns regarding speeding on 177th Street and short-term rentals via online platforms such as Airbnb and VRBO. Township officials believe seven or eight residents are offering short-term rental in violation of the town’s code, and plans to send letters to those property owners.

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Financial Focus What Should You Do With an Inherited IRA?

Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) are quite popular. At the end of 2017, investors owned nearly $9 trillion in IRA assets, according to the Investment Company Institute, a trade association of U.S. investment companies. Given these numbers, it probably wouldn’t be surprising if you inherited an IRA someday. But what should you do with it?

First of all, you’ll need to be aware of some basic rules. If your parent, or anyone other than your spouse, leaves you a traditional IRA – one in which contributions are typically tax-deductible and earnings can grow tax-deferred – you can transfer the money into an “inherited IRA,” from which you’ll need to take at least a minimum amount of money – technically called a “distribution” – each year, based on your life expectancy. These distributions are taxable at your regular income tax rate. If you’ve inherited a Roth IRA, you also must take these minimum payouts, but the amounts won’t count as taxable income, because your parents, or whoever left you the IRA, already paid taxes on the contributions that went into it. (To make sure you fully understand all the guidelines on distributions and taxation of inherited IRAs, consult with your tax advisor.)

It’s also important to understand how your inherited IRA will ¿t in to your overall ¿nancial strategy. Consequently, you’ll need to address these questions: • How much should I take out each year? As mentioned above, you must take a distribution of at least a minimum amount from your inherited IRA each year – if you don’t, you may be subject to a 50% penalty on the amount you should have taken. But you can take out more than the minimum. In deciding how much to take, you’ll need to evaluate a few factors. First, of course, is whether you need the extra money to help support your regular cash Àow. It’s possible you have other pools of income from which to draw, and, in some cases, it may be advantageous for you to tap these sources ¿rst. Another consideration is taxes – if you’ve inherited a traditional IRA, the more you take out each year, the bigger your tax bill may be.

• Should I keep the same investments? Inheriting an IRA doesn’t mean you’re stuck with the original account owner’s investment choices.

You can change the investments to align with your goals and risk tolerance, both of which may change over time.

• How does the inherited IRA ¿t in with my overall ¿nancial strategy?

You’ll need to consider how your newly inherited IRA ¿ts in to the “big picture” of your ¿nancial strategy. Are you adding redundancies?

If you keep the inherited IRA largely intact, how will it affect your current investment mix? Could the added income from required distributions change your retirement calculations or even enable you to retire earlier? You may want to consult with a ¿nancial professional about these and other questions related to your inherited IRA. The person who left you an IRA worked hard for that money and thought enough of you to pass it on. Consequently, you’ll want to respect this inheritance – and get the most out of it for as long as you can.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

Edward Jones, its employees and ¿nancial advisors cannot provide tax or legal advice.

Heidi Gemuenden, AAMS® Financial Advisor 41 Judd Street, Marine-On-St. Croix, MN (651) 433-1776

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Sudden storms bring tree down Sudden, heavy storms July 12 brought a tree down in Marine, blocking traffic on Highway 95 just south of Maple Street/ County Road 4. State troopers helped manage traffic until the tree was cleared. The heavy rains, especially to the north, also caused the St. Croix River to rise significantly for the second time this summer.

Date set for Veterans Memorial dedication The Scandia Veterans Memorial Dedication ceremony will be held on Saturday, September 29 at 10 a.m. The memorial is located at Lilleskogen Park in Scandia, one-

half block south of Highway 97 on Oakhill Road.

A reception will follow in the Scandia Community Center. The reception will feature a display

of biographies and a video of the memorial construction. A short program will be held and will include time for the public to give their own testimonials.

GREENSTEP: Scandia recognized for sustainability efforts FROM PAGE 1

on Step Four metrics.

Marine on St. Croix, another a GreenStep City, reached Step Three in 2017.

There are currently 119 cities and three tribal nations making a total of 122 program participants since the launch of the program at the League’s 2010 Annual Conference. At the 2018 awards ceremony, some cities were recognized for achieving

several steps in a single year, and some were recognized for achieving the highest step – Step Five – for a second year in a row.

The cities recognized for Step One completion are Bloomington, Crosslake, Lakeville, Lewiston, Moorhead, North Branch, Saint Francis, Vesta, and Wyoming.

Cities completing Step Two include Arden Hills, Big Lake, Bloomington, Crookston, Fridley, Inver Grove Heights,

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Milan, Moorhead, Pierz, and Scandia.

Six cities completed Step Three including Belle Plaine, Bloomington, Golden Valley, Minnetonka, New Brighton, and Warren.

The cities receiving Step Four distinction include Edina, Isanti, Rochester, Shoreview, and White Bear Lake.

The cities recognized at Step Five – the highest designation – are Eagan, Eden Prairie, Elk River, Falcon Heights, Hutchinson, Maplewood, Oakdale, Red Wing, Rochester, St. Anthony, and Saint Paul.

In addition to the League, GreenStep Cities partners with

the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, the Division of Energy Resources at the Minnesota Department of Commerce, the Clean Energy Resource Teams (CERTS), the Great Plains Institute, the Izaak Walton League– Minnesota Division, the Urban Land Institute of Minnesota, the Minnesota Environmental Quality Board, and the Preservation Alliance of Minnesota.

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JULY 18 Pie and Ice Cream Social The Osceola United Methodist Church will be having their annual pie and ice cream social rom 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Includes BBQ, chips, pickle, pie and ice cream and beverages. Music by Terry Rader.

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William O’Brien State Park and then take a 1 mile stroll with some elevation gain under a mostly full, rising orb. This program is best for ages 4 to adult. This program is free, but an annual or daily Minnesota state park pass is required on all vehicles entering the park. Meet in the visitor center at 7 p.m.

Marine Library Story Time

JULY 21 & 22

Guest host Christine Maefsky and family will bring goats to story time. Learn about them, pet them and feed them.

Free, all-ages, 10 to 11 a.m. at the Marine Gazebo (rain location: Marine Village Hall).

Geocaching 101: A HighTech Treasure Hunt

Folk School Community Meeting Come learn about the Marine Mills Folk School, an exciting new school of traditional arts & crafts school opening this fall! Learn about our plans, plus there will be opportunities to volunteer, sign up for classes, or sign up to teach. Lemonade and cookies available.

Marine Village Hall, 7 p.m.

JULY 21 Dalapalooza One of two opportunities to paint your own Dala horse at Gammelgården Museum (also Aug. 10). Event also includes lunch, story time and games. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Adult WITH child; children must have completed first grade.

Register in advance at gammelgardenmuseum. org/events.

I See The Moon Discover your connection to our planet’s only moon through science, poetry, and stories from around the world. This naturalist-guided experience will challenge all parts of your brain in understanding the moon you frequently see, but may have never looked at in such a way. We’ll begin in the visitor center in

Discover the fascinating challenge of geocaching and how you can use it to explore Minnesota State Parks’ hidden treasures.

You will learn how to use a GPS unit and search the park to find some specially placed caches.

A limited number of GPS units will be provided.

This program is free, but an annual or daily state park pass is required on all vehicles entering the park. Sat., July 21, 10:30 a.m. to noon and Sun, July 22, 1 to 2:30 p.m.

Meet in the visitor center at William O’Brien park.

JULY 22 Bluebird Trails Have you ever wondered what’s happening inside a bluebird house? Join the naturalist for a glimpse. We’ll peek in some bird houses to see if bluebirds, swallows, wrens or chickadees are nesting inside. This program is great for both adults and kids, but be prepared to walk a mile with a small amount of elevation gain. Bring binoculars if you have them; a limited number will be available at the program.

This program is free, but an annual or daily Minnesota state park pass is required on all vehicles entering the park. Meet in the William O’Brien State Park visitor center at 8:30 a.m. Yes, it’s early, but worth it!

JULY 23 Little Immigrants Camp See what it was like to

be a child coming from their homeland country to America. Make a play house, learn games they played, make a craft, and even see what it was like to be in school. If you choose, dress like children did in pioneer days.

10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. ($15, 4 to 7 years old).

Advance registration required: gammelgardenmuseum.org/events.

oculars and bird books for you to use during our half mile bird walk. Best for ages 4 to adult. This program is free, but an annual or daily Minnesota state park pass is required on all vehicles entering the park. Meet at the Lake Alice Swim Beach at 7 p.m.

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Marine Library Story Time

Stillwater support group for families

Guest host Mary Scott, retired educator, will invite the children into the camping world with stories and activities. Mr. owl will be visiting, too.

Free, all-ages, 10 to 11 a.m. at the Marine Gazebo (rain location: Marine Village Hall).

JULY 24-25 Comin’ to Amerika A two-day summer camp where young people experience what it may have been like to be an immigrant in the mid 1800s. Participants become a member of a family and work together to meet new challenges. Dressed as an immigrant, they will meet new friends during their travels to Amerika. Camp alumni 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 the program has new twists and turns. 10-3pm $45/ child, $35/member price.

Must have completed first grade. Advance registration required: gammelgardenmuseum. org/events.

AUGUST 9 Marine Library Story Time Guest host Jeanne Kingston, will bring her miniature horses. Learn about this particular breed and how they are used. Free, all-ages, 10 to 11 a.m. at the Marine Gazebo (rain location: Marine Village Hall).

AUGUST 13 Music at the Gazebo The Scandia Community Band will play a free band concert at the Gazebo on the Green in Marine at 1:30 p.m.

Bring a chair or blanket and a snack and get ready to polka!

JULY 28 Pocket Purse Class Special to this season’s theme at the Gammelgården Museum, Swedish Folk Art. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., $40/person includes materials, Natalie Norman instructor.

Birding for Beginners William O’Brien State Park, Saturday, July 28, 7 to 8 p.m. Birds are everywhere, but they’re often so fast and sneaky that it’s hard to tell what they are. Join the naturalist and learn to identify common birds by sight and song. The next time you see or hear one in the yard you might impress your friends with its name! We’ll provide bin-

AUGUST 18 Spelmansstamma The Immigrant Fiddle Fest’s 28th year! Free; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Gammelgården Museum. FFI: gammelgardenmuseum. org/events.

AUGUST 22 Do good at the market The Scandia Farmers Market hosts the One Stop Donation Drop.

From 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., bring non-perishable food, adult-size jeans (washed), egg cartons, canning jars, eye glasses, hearing aids and wire hangers, new or very gently used children’s

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

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

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

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

Tri-County Seniors (50+) DFL Luncheon Meeting (Eastern Anoka, Southern Chisago, & Northern Washington County’s) 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

(First Tuesday of each month) Vannelli’s By The Lake Restaurant Broadway & 55 - So. Lake Street. Forest Lake, MN 55025 For more information email: ckgenz@msn. com or call 763-227-7536.

Camera Club The St. Croix Valley Camera Club meets the third Monday of each month, 7 p.m. at the Chicago County Government Center in Center City. The group will not meet July 2018. Meetings typically include a presentation by a professional or award-winning photographer, followed by more casual time for discussion. Photographers of all interests and abilities are welcome.

Swedish Language Class The fall session will be held September 10 through November 12 at Gammelgården Museum. Three levels ($60).

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

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

Please call 651-433-5054 to inquire about available space. FFI: gammelgardenmuseum.org/events.

Thursday, May 10, 10 a.m. (new date) • Thursday, May 17, 10a.m. (new date) • Saturday, September 8, 10 a.m. • Saturday, October 13, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. • Saturday, November 10, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. • Saturday, December 1, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. • Saturday, December 8, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Bluegrass and Lemonade in the Shade A lazy Sunday afternoon of pickin’, plunkin’ and harmonizin’. June through September on the fourth Sunday of the month (June 24, July 22, August 26, September 23), 1 to 4 p.m. Free lemonade in the shaded back yard of the Gammelgården.

Bring an instrument or just enjoy listening!

In case of rain, meet inside the Välkommen Hus. (Guided tours of the five historic buildings are offered at 1 and 2:30 for $7. Purchase tickets in the Butik gift shop.)

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

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A golden moment

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hope your summer is going well. As is the case with nearly every good thing in life, it slipping by far too quickly.

I recently enjoyed an outing that I will cherish for a long time.

For Father’s Day, my wife and daughters Lindsay and Madyi bought tickets to the James Taylor and Bonnie Raitt concert June 22 at the Xcel Energy Center. I attended the concert with my daughters and had a great time.

I began listening to James Taylor in high school and have nearly every recording he has produced. In my high school days, Taylor was a radio star, charting numerous singles. My band Publisher with instructor shared some of Taylor’s earlier recordings so I could hear Tom Stangl where he began his career.

For more than 40 years, Taylor has been a musical compass for his fans, articulating moments of pain and joy, and letting his listeners know that they are not alone.

I realize it may not be fashionable to say you are a fan of Taylor. His music speaks to me as a man even though it may be considered by some to be depressing or too easy listening.

So be it, I really don’t care – I like his music.

My wife and I saw Taylor 12 years ago when he toured without his band. The “One Man Band” tour featured Taylor with an accompanist on piano. It was a great evening with Taylor sharing stories about the songs he sang, using a screen to project images and movies from his computer.

The concert last month was the polar opposite. Taylor had a large band and a LED screen that must have been 50 feet high that projected a dazzling array of images from old home movies to views of the audience.

Raitt, back for her first performance since a health scare, put on a great show. I did not know that she recorded her first album at an abandoned bible camp on Lake Minnetonka.

The night was all about the hits, and both artists had more than enough to fill their sets.

Taylor has sold more than 100 million albums since he was first signed by the Beatles to their Apple Records label, and he has earned 40 gold, platinum, or multi-platinum awards. His Greatest Hits album alone sold more than 10 million copies.

My daughters were good sports about the evening, recalling how they had grown up with Raitt’s “Nick of Time” album playing on the cassette deck of our car and listening to Taylor’s various albums when I played the CDs in our minivan.

In addition, they tolerated the off key singing of some nearby women old enough to be their mothers who had enjoyed some pre-show spirits. We had a good laugh about it on the way home.

The evening reminded me of a James Taylor song, “Golden Moments.” The lyric of the song says, in part: “Now I gathered up my sorrows and I sold them all for gold/ And I gathered up the gold and I threw it all away/It all went for a good time and a song, come on/The laughter was like music, it did float my soul along for a while.”

I think I’m pretty lucky to have my family.

Thanks for the golden moments.

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.

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That time I tried to take the kids boating

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ollowing a small family gathering last weekend, my brother-in-law sent me a photo of a woman and three small children rowing across a lake.

It looked fabulously idyllic.

It took a second to register that it was me in the boat, with two of his daughters and my son. In no way did this photo seem to represent the brief trip we had indeed taken in the rowboat, half of which was spent fishing Strummer’s hat out of the water, inwardly cursing myself for not knowing how to steer the thing.

It had taken the Editor girls a couple hours Suzanne Lindgren to convince me to take them boating at all. And when I finally said yes, I envisioned us all in a canoe. The reason for that, I suppose, is that I’ve paddled one before.

But upon turning the canoe over we discovered a wasp nest inside. I considered, briefly, trying to remove it. But a family gathering with a bunch of kids around didn’t seem the best time to agitate the colony.

My gaze turned to the rowboat. I scrounged my memory and, while I’m certain I’ve ridden in a rowboat once or twice, I couldn’t summon a single instance of having been at the helm.

How hard could it be, though? Right?

My mother and brother-in-law helped the kids don life jackets and climb aboard, then pushed us off as I

figured out the physics of paddling backward.

The first few minutes were delightful. The kids were excited to be on the water and enjoying the novel view. But by minute four, the seats were too hot, the surroundings growing dull, and the draw of the water too great.

In other words, Strummer was standing and his hat was off his head and in the water. The boat, of course, kept right on cruising away.

I had been doing all right with the rowing. Getting the hang of it, at least. But changing course and steering for a floating piece of fabric? I wasn’t entirely confident I’d acquired that level of skill in my few minutes of rowing practice.

But since Strummer seemed inclined to jump in after the hat, I gave it my all.

On the first pass, we got close — but sailed by. Second try, we went over it. As in, right over it. By some favor from the gods, the hat was still floating when we approached a third time. As we hovered near, it remained juuuuust out of reach.

Finally, I got the oar underneath it, lifted, delivered the hat to my niece and headed for shore.

It was a short adventure certain to become a lifelong memory. And one I’ll never reconcile with the tranquil-looking photo taken from shore.

Thanks for reading. I hope you’re enjoying summer as it flies by!

While I’m certain I’ve ridden in a rowboat once or twice, I couldn’t summon a single instance of having been at the helm.

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Pizza for my dear Pops

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have not been myself lately. My father, Pops, passed away a couple weeks ago, and it seems like everywhere I go or everything I do reminds me of him. I miss his crazy attitude and fun disposition, but most of all I miss eating pizza with him. If it weren’t for him, you wouldn’t be reading this today.

Pops loved to bake and cook.

He also loved to eat at fine restaurants or a dive. He didn’t care if it was filet mignon, pizza or a bag of Cheetos—he knew what he liked and the way he raved about what he was eating made you want some, too.

I recall when I was about 5 or 6, my sister and I eagerly anticipated Wild Chow his arrival home from work with Lisa Erickson groceries. He loved to bring home cheeses from around the world ith llavosh h crackers as big as our heads. He’d buy with vegetables that we’d never seen before. On the best days, he’d bring imported cookies “biscuits” or chocolates from France, England or Belgium.

My favorite food adventures with Pops were when we went out to our favorite pizza place or when we tried a new spot. I especially loved when my family made pizza on the grill.

As my dad’s health and mind went the last few months, the only things he connected with were food—especially pizza. Not long ago, my siblings and I thought it would be a good idea to bake his favorite pizza at the nursing home. Disaster! The grease dripped in the oven, and smoke poured out. Mortified, we removed the pizza quickly, but dropped it onto the oven door. The smoke alarm went off, and the whole nursing home was in an uproar—not Dad. He sat at the table happily eating his pizza.

I miss him and his crazy love for all things food.

I’m so glad he appreciated the small things in life like pizza. Thanks, Pops, for giving me a love and appreciation for food and pizza.

I’ll stick to grilling pizza outside, Pops—no more kitchen disasters. No wonder you and Mom cooked it on the grill.

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Rumor has it Maxine Miller can’t be trusted!

“I can’t believe it,” Iris whispered over and over. “I just can’t believe it.”

Iris noticed her most popular columnist hadn’t dropped off her column by Monday as usual, but she figured Maxine was working on a last-minute scoop or some extra-juicy bit of gossip. Never in a thousand years would Iris Long imagine her longtime writer and Columnist friend betraying her like this, but Kevin Slimp there it was in black and white.

To make matters worse, Maxine’s column was planted at the top of page eight, in the same location readers had become accustomed to finding her weekly feature in the Hometown News.

Raymond Cooper had really done it this time. First, he creates a rival publication to get back at Iris for her support of Juliet Stoughton in the mayoral race, then he plasters a picture of Iris talking with Mayor Bland on the front page under the headline, “Bland Steals Election.”

Most readers would see beyond Cooper’s attempt at linking Iris with Bland’s victory, but for Raymond’s loyal supporters that photo was proof the election was manipulated by the elite media of the Valley.

Long often told friends there was nothing Raymond Cooper could do that would surprise her.

Obviously, she never imagined he would stoop this low.

“Rumor has it,” Maxine’s column began, “media sources in

the Valley conspired to sway the recent election.”

Seated across from her friends in a Hoffbrau booth, Iris dropped the paper on the table in front of her. She seemed a bit disoriented.

Sarah Hyden-Smith quickly left her seat and moved next to her friend.

“No one will believe this trash,” Sarah offered. “Everyone knows Raymond is a weasel.”

“Everyone,” Iris interrupted, “except half the Valley who voted for him.”

Iris felt her world crashing around her. The same woman who created such memorable headlines as “Homeless Man Under House Arrest” and “City Unsure Why the Sewer Smells” was suddenly without words. In the previous 24 hours, she learned three of her regular advertisers had jumped ship and, now, the most popular columnist in the Hometown News had joined them.

Publications like Hometown News were like small town newspapers across America. The paper was a labor of love for Iris, who knew every community needed an honest source of news. The good folks of the Valley clipped pictures of their children holding ribbons at the 6th grade spelling bee, learned what was happening at school board meetings and knew what their elected officials were up to, thanks to the hard work of Iris Long.

There would always be a few readers like A.J. Fryerson. He would complain about the biased reporting and slanted news, but A.J. complained about everything and everyone in the Valley knew it.

Iris could only imagine what

would happen if she had to shut down her paper. She wasn’t sure how the Hometown News could survive with advertisers moving to Raymond’s Valley Patriot.

If Cooper was successful, he would control Valley media, owning the town’s only radio station and newspaper.

“We’re not going to let it happen,” Juliet chimed in. “You’ve done too much good for too long.

The people of Lennox Valley love you and the Hometown News.”

That’s when Sarah noticed a few typos.

“Jeremy Joyce admitted to hospital with third-degree buns,” she read aloud with a giggle.

“The buns,” she continued, “came after he came in contact with a high-voltage wife.”

Pretty soon everyone in the restaurant was huddled around their booth. It was soon apparent that Raymond lacked both a proofreader and an understanding of journalistic ethics.

“I wouldn’t throw in the towel just yet,” Hoffbrau waitress Jessie chimed in.

It wasn’t long until everyone in the ‘Brau was joining in the laughter.

“Look at this one!” shouted Ken Rochelle.

“On Page 3.”

There it was, just under the “Local Events” heading: Valley Youth Cook & Serve Grandparents “Well, maybe it’s not going to be as bad as I thought,” chuckled Iris.

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Serves 6-8; 2 pizzas Crust 3 cups bread flour 1 1/2 cups warm water 2 Tbsp sugar 1 Tbsp onion powder 1 1/2 tsp salt 2 tsp instant yeast Optional toppings: 1 can pizza sauce 2-4 cups of Mozzarella cheese sausage pepperoni onions, sliced or diced green bell pepper, chopped olives, black or green

In a mixer** with a dough hook, place all ingredients for crust. Mix on low until combined. Let dough rest for 2 minutes. Mix for 6 minutes at low speed until dough is shiny and smooth. The dough will be sticky. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let dough raise for 45-60 minutes until double in size.

Place a pizza stone on the grill and preheat grill to 500 degrees or higher—about 10-15 minutes.

Punch dough down, and cover again while you gather pizza toppings.

Generously sprinkle the counter top with flour.

Dive dough in two. Roll out each crust with a rolling pin into a 14-inch circle. Generously sprinkle a rimless cookie sheet with 1-2 Tbsp cornmeal to prevent dough from sticking. Place dough on cornmeal. Spread sauce and pizza ingredients. Carefully slide the pizza onto the grill and close the cover. Check pizza bottom frequently and rotate if one side is cooking faster than the other. Remove with the cookie sheet and bake other pizza.

**If not using a mixer, mix all the dough ingredients with a large spoon. Turn dough onto a counter sprinkled with flour. Knead the dough by pressing down and turning and folding the dough over on itself with the heel of your hand for 8 minutes. Add more flour if the dough is too sticky.

Return dough to bowl and let raise. Proceed with the recipe.

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t’s an old adage, but true. Some people go fishing and some people catch fish. Ben Elfelt is one who catches fish. That’s why his guiding business, Prime Time Guide Service LLC, is a rocking success.

I first met Ben when he was working at Gander Mountain in Forest Lake where he spent a majority of time in the gun department but was equally at home in the fishing department.

I too was employed at Gander in fishing, my last gig before retirement. That’s where Ben and I became fast friends with an equal love of the outdoors despite our age difference. Ben often talked about his other job as a waterfowl guide for Goose Master Outfitters in Peace River, Alberta, Canada, where he took clients out for both ducks and geese. He impressed me with Wild River his angling skills and knowledge.

Like so many people Ben loves to Trails fish for and catch walleyes.

He told me, “If I know I can get Jim Bennett fish, like crappie, I’ll switch and go after walleyes, the tougher bite. I enjoy the many methods of walleye fishing. I never leave the dock without minnows because it’s hard to beat a jig and minnow but there are lots ways to

catch walleye. Sometimes it’s trolling, it could be crank baits, a jig-n-rap or crawler.”

I’ve watched it all come together for Ben the last couple of years. Married to Kim for 3 years, expecting their first child, a baby girl any day, Ben told me that he has the luxury to fish whenever he wants.

Both Ben and Kim love to fish, they both work hard at their jobs and both love to eat fish.

Ben grew up fishing Canadian Shield-type lakes in Northern Minnesota but later expanded his fishing into central Minnesota, (he lives in Shafer) and Western Wisconsin’s fertile lakes and thick weeds.

“Weed walleyes seemed weird at first,” he said, “but I figured out that was where they spend much of their time, shallow all year.”

I was also a fishing guide when I was Ben’s age and I seldom get out fished by anyone. Ben out-fishes me regularly so I’m not surprised at how well he’s doing with Prime Time. Still, he is humble about his skills and knowledge.

“One thing I’ve noticed though is that from year to year the more I fish the more I think I know,” he said. “But as I learn more about walleye I realize how much I don’t know.”

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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Transparency: Those who can hide it, will We can’t rely on public officials to voluntarily surrender information

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he commissioners in Guilford County, N.C., voted this year to move all public notices required by state law from local newspapers to the county’s website.

Four companies that publish newspapers in the county recently filed suit to have the ordinance — and the statute that enabled it — ruled unconstitutional. If the lawsuit fails, Guilford become the first Notes on will county in the U.S. to completely arrogate to Notices itself the responsibility Richard Karpel for publishing its notices. And there is a grave danger that the practice will spread to the rest of the state.

There are many reasons why this is a spectacularly bad idea. Perhaps one of the best is simple human nature: If you give people the ability to hide information that is embarrassing or otherwise inconvenient to reveal, nine times out of 10 they will hide it.

Earlier this month, elected officials and government employees in Robeson County, N.C., provided us with a timely illustration of how they hide unpleasant information when presented with the opportunity to do so. According to the county’s largest newspaper, the names of close relatives of two county commissioners were omitted from a delinquent-tax notice published in a local weekly paper. The Robesonian also reports it was the second straight year the names were excluded from the list, so it’s clear it wasn’t the result of a simple mistake. A public official in the county whose identity has yet to be revealed made it happen.

Perhaps even a better example came to us recently from Michigan, where late last year the state’s environmental agency published a notice about a Nestle Waters proposal to pump more groundwater from public wells for its Ice Mountain bottling plant in the state. The agency knew it was a controversial matter since earlier attempts by Nestle to use public groundwater met with widespread opposition. Yet the only notice the agency provided about the proposal was posted

If you give people the ability to hide information that is embarrassing or otherwise inconvenient to reveal, nine times out of 10 they will hide it. on its own website.

The notice had been buried on that website for 41 days before a reporter from the Grand Rapids Press discovered it and wrote a story about the proposal.

For those 41 days, the notice had attracted zero public attention or comment — not even from an environmental organization that has for many years fought Nestle in court to reduce the amount of water the company can withdraw from Michigan wells. Within the first three days after the newspaper’s story was published, the agency received 3,000 comments and the public outcry over the proposal forced it to extend the comment period and schedule a public hearing. It eventually received over 80,000 comments.

In retrospect, it’s pretty easy to see why the agency decided not to publish the notice in a local newspaper — an option it had been granted a few years earlier by the state legislature.

Public notice laws were enacted in all 50 states by previous generations that understood that some information is so important we can’t rely on public officials to voluntarily surrender it. So they passed laws stating precisely when and where such information must be published and didn’t leave it to the government to do the publishing. Excluding newspapers from that process would be a significant blow to transparency and a threat to the proper functioning of our democracy.

RICHARD KARPEL is the executive director of the Public Notice Resource Center, a nonprofit organization that promotes effective public notice and educates the public about its right to know. PNRC is primarily funded by newspapers and newspaper organizations. This column appeared originally in The News & Observer of Raleigh, N.C.

NOTICES IN A NUTSHELL Public notice is information alerting citizens of government or government-related activities that may cause a citizen to take action.

Traditionally and effectively newspapers—that are intended for general circulation, published regularly at short intervals, containing intelligence of current news of general interest— have published public notices because newspapers spark the curiosity and are delivered to the interested public.

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Bob Walquist The purpose of public notice is to display information in places where the public is likely to come into notice. The important premise is that information about government activities must be accessible in order for people to make well-informed decisions.

Public notice laws in this country serve to outline the most effective method of reaching the public. Before a state designates a newspaper to publish public notices, states generally require the newspaper to have a paid circulation, a minimum percentage of news content, a local publishing address, and a continuous publishing history.

The latter requirement ensures stability in the venue for public notices, so that the public will have a reliable place to search for public notices.

An important premise found in federal, state, and local governments is that information about government activities must be publicized in order for people to make well-informed decisions. Public notices provide this sort of transparency and accessibility to citizens who want to know more about government actions. Providing public notice provides the opportunity for the public to influence governing bodies and allows the public to be an active participant in a democratic society.

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reflecting an interest that likely developed during childhood.

“Kids in those days just ran off and played,” Betty said. “His dad [Ed Walquist] worked downtown at the Marine garage. He’d go there and see the old timers. I think that’s how he developed an interest in history.

He was hanging around with guys who were 50 or 60 years old, maybe.

Fred Rosengren and Gilbert Walker. They’d take him fishing. He and Fred Rosengren would cross the river to cut wood and bring it back on a sled to sell.”

Betty, originally from Buckman, Minn., worked with Bob’s sister in St. Paul. The couple met shortly after he had returned from the Korean War. Bob died last December, leaving his collection behind.

“I knew we wanted some of the tools to go to the Stone House Museum but I didn’t know exactly how to go about it,” Betty said. “Mark [McGinley, another Marine collector] was the one who showed us.”

Before selecting items to donate to the Stone House Museum, Betty reviewed the museum’s display with McGinley and Mary Smith, a volunteer with the Marine Women’s Civic Club, the group that manages the museum.

Together, they determined which of Walquist’s items would best complement and enhance the museum’s collection. The 42 items they chose include ledgers from the Marine General Store, tools for ice harvesting, logging and pioneer life.

“I know he would be happy to see that his collection stayed in Marine at least partially,” said Betty. “He worked at the Marine Garage for 40 or 50 years. His dad worked there even longer. They were here a long time. They knew everybody in the area. [..].He loved Marine, he loved the people in Marine and that’s where he wanted things to stay.”

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Early voting for August 14 primary underway

BY SUZANNE LINDGREN EDITOR@COUNTRYMESSENGER.COM

Absentee and early voting for the primary election opened Friday, June 29 and runs through Aug. 13.

From Aug. 7 – Aug. 13, voters may cast their ballots by inserting their ballot directly into the tabulator machine.

Absentee voting may be done in person at the following locations: • Stillwater Government Center, 14949 N. 62nd St. in Stillwater, Property Records and Taxpayer Services on the first floor; • Headwaters Service Center, 19955 Forest Road N. in Forest Lake, Property Records and Taxpayer Services Service Desk; • Woodbury Service Center, 2150 Radio Drive, Woodbury, Property Records and Taxpayer Services Service Desk; and • Cottage Grove Ravine Service Center, 13000 Ravine Parkway S., Cottage Grove, Property Records and Taxpayer Services Service Desk.

Regular business hours with additional hours on Saturday, Aug.11, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and all locations open until 5 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 13.

To vote by mail, visit https://mnvotes.sos.state. mn.us/ABRegistration/ABRegistrationStep1.aspx

Who’s on the ballot?

The primary includes partisan races for governor, lieutenant governor, state attorney general, U.S. Representative for District 6 and two U.S. Senate seats.

One of the latter is a special election for the seat formerly held by Al Franken.

and regulation. Bergstrom is a member of the Red Lake Nation and retired Marine Corps intelligence officer who ran for a state Senate seat in 2016 and a House seat in 2013.

Tim Pawlenty and Michelle Fischbach: Former Gov. Pawlenty and current Lt. Governor Fischbach have said they will “focus on putting hardworking middle-income Minnesotans first,” by keeping health care premiums in check and holding government accountable.

Mathew Kruse and Theresa Loeffler: Kruse and Loeffler’s campaign is all but invisible. Kruse ran for the District 23 Senate seat as a Republican in 2006.

Prior to that, he ran for the seat as an Independence Party candidate, and in 1986 he ran as a Democrat for a state House seat.

and abortion rights. He has also pledged to revitalize rural Minnesota.

Ali Chehem Ali: A native of Dijbouti, Africa, Ali is anti war, supports universal health care, a sustainable energy plan and increased spending on education.

Christopher Lovell Seymore, Sr.: A former teacher, Lovell says he will “champion legislation that will decrease rural and urban poverty, add increased security to Minnesota communites, and much more.”

Gregg A. Iverson: A former teacher and U.S. Air Force veteran, Iverson has served two terms on the Minneapolis City Council and has run for mayor of the city twice. He has run several times for state and federal legislative seats.

Attorney General

Ian Todd: An Air Force veteran and the DFL endorsed candidate, Todd has said he will work to “get money out of politics,” support single-payer health care, investing in clean energy, supporting unions and a tax rate that favors middle and working classes.

U.S. Representative, District 6 Robert Lessard: An established state legislator known as the “Old Trapper,” Lessard is running as a Republican. He has been elected to other offices on the DFL ticket.

Sharon Anderson: Anderson has run twice for Minnesota Attorney General, twice for state Senate and four times for St. Paul mayor. Although her campaign objectives are unclear, she appears to be suspicious of government corruption.

Doug Wardlow: An attorney and former Representative in the Minnesota House, Wardlow as vowed “to defend the fundatmental freedoms of all Minnesotans.” He won the party’s endorsement and seemed the only serious candidate until Lessard filed June 5.

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Republican Ticket

Federal Offices

Federal Offices

David Robert Groves: Groves’ priorities include excluding non citizens from the census, adopting a single bracket tax system and exposing government corruption.

Leonard J. Richards: Convicted of two murders, Richards is serving a life term in the Stillwater prison. He has run for federal office several times, as no law prevents him from doing so.

Steve Carlson: In 2016 Carlson ran as a Democrat for the U.S. House representing Minnesota’s 4th Congressional District but was defeated by incumbent Betty McCollum. Carlson has also run for office as an Independence candidate.

Stephen A. Emery: A self-described conservative Democrat, Emery supports limiting gun control and abortion rights. He believes that humans should prioritize their own use of natural resources over the needs of animals and plants.

Amy Klobuchar (incumbent): Since being elected to the U.S. Senate in 2006, Klobuchar has worked to “bring down everyday costs for families and protect consumers,” keep state waterways clean, expand internet access and help veterans get jobs.

U.S. Senator, term through Jan. 3, 2025 U.S. Senator, term through Jan. 3, 2025 Roque “Rocky” De La Fuente: Formerly registered as a Democrat, De La Fuente sought a presidential nomination in 2016. He switched parties in 2017 and is running for U.S. Senate in five states.

Rae Hart Anderson: A Minnesota woman who ran for state Senate as an Independent in 2010, Hart Anderson’s campaign website has expired.

Jim Newberger: Currently a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives representing District 15B, Newberger’s platform includes adhering to the Constitution, reducing government, cutting spending and limiting abortion rights.

Merrill Anderson: A Mandarin interpreter for the U.S. Army in the late 1960s, Anderson went on to found PR firm Merrill Anderson & Associates. His policy priorities include national security, economic prosperity and government transparency.

U.S. Senator, term through Jan. 3, 2021 Bob Anderson: A self-described “true outsider,” Anderson has pledged a self-imposed term limit if elected. His platform includes limiting gun control and abortion rights. He supports MinnesotaCare as a public health care option available to all full-time residents.

Karin Housley: Currently the state Senator for District 39, Housley’s platform includes protecting social security, reversing course from the Affordable Care Act, limiting abortion rights and gun control.

Nikolay Nikolayevich Bey: According to Bey’s campaign site, he is against funding a wall on the southern U.S. border, would like to make abortion a felony subject to a $10,000 fine, establish fixed rates for health care and legalize cannabis.

U.S. Representative, District 6 Patrick Munro: Army veteran Munro has promised to write legislation that would give precedence to veterans in federal hiring. Another policy would mandate random drug testing for elected and appointed federal employees. Incumbent Tom Emmer defeated Munro in the 2016 Republican primary.

Tom Emmer (incumbent): Emmer won his seat in 2014 and was re-elected in 2016. His key issues include limiting regulations, supporting small businesses, spending on roads and bridges, and strengthening immigration and refugee admittance processes.

A.J. Kern: An Army Reserve veteran, Kern has said she will work to end refugee resettlement and help President Donald Trump “drain the swamp,” and fund wall on the country’s southern border.

Incumbent Tom Emmer defeated Kern in the 2016 Republican primary.

State Offices Governor and Lt. Governor Jeff Johnson and Donna Bergstrom: Johnson, a Plymouth resident and former state representative, has said he would work to limit government spending

U.S. Senator, term through Jan. 3, 2021 Tina Smith (incumbent): Smith was appointed to this seat after Al Franken resigned his post. She supports single-payer health care, abortion rights, and bans on bump stocks, assault weapons and high-capacity magazines.

Nick Leonard: Leonard has vowed to increase environmental protections, address the student loan crisis, increase wages and the gender wage gap, and work for universal health care.

Richard W. Painter: Painter is a lawyer and former White House chief ethics counsel who supports single-payer health care, environmental protection

State Offices Governor and Lt. Governor Tim Holden and James P. Mellin II: Holden says his vision is simple: “We need a governor who works for the rest of us. Who keeps the state safe, the education system working for all and the economic environment vital.”

Ole Savior and Chris Edman: Savior is an artist, author and poet from Minneapolis who ran for governor as a Republican in 2010 and U.S. Senate in 2014.

Erin Murphy and Erin Maye-Quade: Lori Swanson and Rick Nolan: Currently the state attorney general, Swanson has also served as deputy attorney general and solicitor general. Top priorities include supporting middle class families and finding a solution to the opioid epidemic.

Tim Walz and Peggy Flanagan: Walz is a sixth-term congressman, former high school teacher and Army National Guardsman. Education, affordable health care and renewable energy are top priorities.

[Editor’s note: May Township gubernatorial candidate Rebecca Otto suspended her campaign June 4.]

Attorney General Tom Foley: A four-term Ramsey County attorney, Foley says he has the legal and administrative skills required to run the state’s largest public legal office.

Keith Ellison: Currently the representative of Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District, Ellison is a well-known progressive favored by fans of Bernie Sanders. Ellison has said he would be a “people’s lawyer,” holding people in power accountable.

Mike Rothman: Rothman makes a similar claim to Ellison’s, calling himself “the people’s attorney.” He led the states consumer protection and law enforcement for the last seven years as Minnesota Commerce Commissioner.

Debra Hilstrom: Hilstrom has served in the Minnesota House of Representatives since 2001. She says she is “passionate about standing up against special interests […] and helping those against whom the deck is stacked.”

Matt Pelikan: The 36-year-old private practice attorney and first-time candidate was the only Democrat running for attorney general until June, when sitting AG Lori Swanson joined the governor’s race and others hopped in to vie for her seat. He has said the job is less about being a great trial lawyer than being a leader with a breadth of experience.

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Candidate filing period for Marine mayor, council opens soon

BY SUZANNE LINDGREN EDITOR@COUNTRYMESSENGER.COM

Marine voters will elect a mayor and two council seats in the November 6 election.

Longtime mayor Glen Mills, first elected in 1998, said last week he had not decided whether he would run again.

Both council members whose

terms are expiring, Dan Willenbring and Chris Mowery, have decided not to run for re-election.

The filing period for all three offices opens 8 a.m.

Tues., July 31 and closes at 5 p.m. Tues., Aug. 14. The mayor’s term is two years and the council seats four years each.

Raffle Winners The Scandia-Marine Lions Club had their monthly drawing for Community Raffle winners.

Winners for July are: $25 Jeanne Ivanovich from Duluth $25 C.R. Anderson from Scandia $50 Osceola Lions Club $50 Roxanne LaBandz from Elk River $50 Osceola Lions Club $50 V.R. Bushman from Fort Atkinson, WI $100 C.M. Holtzbauer from Scandia Seven more winners next month.

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

2. The address of the principal place of business: 397 Quinnell Ave., Lakeland, MN 55043.

3. The complete name and street address of all persons conducting business under the assumed name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address: Adam Peterson, 397 Quinnell Ave., Lakeland, MN 55043.

4. I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities, I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath: Cheyenne Moseley.

Dated June 11, 2018.

Filed with the State of Minnesota.

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July 11 and July 18, 2018 CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 1. The exact name under which the business is or will be conducted: BillCode Medical System.

2. The address of the principal place of business: 4751 Ashon Curve, Woodbury, MN 55129.

3. The complete name and street address of all persons conducting business under the assumed name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address: Priyanka Gupta, 4751 Ashon Curve, Woodbury, MN 55129.

4. I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities, I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath: Cheyenne Moseley.

Dated June 15, 2018.

Filed with the State of Minnesota.

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Published in The Country Messenger July 11 and July 18, 2018 CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 1. The exact name under which the business is or will be conducted: Cottonwood Forge.

2. The address of the principal place of business: 651 Guthrie Ave. N., Oakdale, MN 55128.

3. The complete name and street address of all persons conducting business under the assumed name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address: Cameron Palmateer, 651 Guthrie Ave. N., Oakdale, MN 55128.

4. I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities, I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath: Cameron Palmateer.

Dated June 21, 2018.

Filed with the State of Minnesota.

Published in The Country Messenger July 11 and July 18, 2018

NOTICE OF FILING FOR THE 2018 STATE GENERAL ELECTION CITY OF MARINE ON ST CROIX, MINNESOTA Notice is hereby given that a general election will be held in City of Marine on St Croix Village Hall on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 for the purpose of electing candidates for the offices listed below. The filing period for these offices begins at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 31, 2018 and ends at 5:00 p.m., Tuesday August 14, 2018.

Candidates for the following offices file with the City of Marine on St Croix Village Hall, 121 Judd Street, MN 55047 City of Marine on St Croix Offices: City Council Member 4 Year Term (2 Seats) Mayor

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Dated this 9th day of July, 2018 Lynette Peterson, City Clerk Published in The Country Messenger July 18, 2018

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Andersen Corporation gives $10,000 for river protection The St. Croix River Association has been awarded a $10,000 grant from Andersen Corporation to support watershed protection efforts. This is the first major gift given to the newly created St. Croix Watershed Protection Fund.

This SCWPF will ensure SCRA can respond to the increasing needs and threats of the watershed, and address critical problems and issues as they emerge. Deb Ryun, SCRA executive director said, “At this pivotal time in history, we are launching the St. Croix Watershed Protection Fund to ensure the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway remains an ecological, cultural, and community treasure for the next 50 years, and for as long as the river flows.”

2018 marks the 50th anniversary of the Wild & Scenic Rivers Act. From this Act, the St. Croix and the Namekagon rivers became the country’s first wild and scenic river national park—the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway. The St. Croix River Association is the official non-profit partner of the Riverway, and is the only organization focused solely on the St. Croix River and its watershed. It took extraordinary visionaries, like Senator Gaylord Nelson and Vice President Walter Mondale, to create this national park. Today, SCRA is charged with building on this legacy and moving boldly forward to ensure the park is protected and preserved forever.

According to Eliza Clark, Director of Sustainability and Environmental at Andersen Corporation, the company’s roots are connected to the St Croix River and serves as a daily reminder of the organization’s role of being good stewards of this natural resource. In turn, Andersen Corporation is committed to operating sustainably and producing sustainable products.

2018 marks the 50th anniversary of the Wild & Scenic Rivers Act. From this Act, the St. Croix and the Namekagon rivers became the country’s first wild and scenic river national park—the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway. The St. Croix River Association is the official partner for the Riverway.

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Sheriff’s Office will get grant money to fight drug trafficking The Washington County Sheriff’s Office will receive additional funds from two federal grants to fight drug trafficking, one for $9,920 and the other for $76,375, after the County Board accepted the grants July 10.

The two-year grants are from the Office of National Drug Control Policy for participation in the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) program. The Sheriff's Office was initially

awarded $117,500 in one grant; this agreement increases that grant by $9,620 to $127,120 for the purchase of Narcan kits and a Cellebrite system. Narcan is used to treat suspected opioid overdose victims and Cellebrite is a software and hardware system that gives investigators the ability to acquire cellphone data when allowed by a court order in an investigation.

At the time the second grant was awarded, the

federal budget had not been passed into law and funding allocated represented approximately 35 percent of the anticipated funding. The amendment to that grant allocates the remaining funding of $76,375, increasing the grant to $117,500, which will be used to pay for a county law enforcement officer assigned to the North Central HIDTA region.

The term of the grant is through Dec. 31, 2019.

The HIDTA program

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is designed to provide resources to federal, state, local, and tribal agencies to coordinate activities to address drug trafficking in specifically designated areas of the county. This program helps to identify and disrupt and dismantle drug trafficking organizations and money laundering organizations; reduce drug-related crime and violence; and identify and respond to emerging drug trends.

County will apply for state funds to provide mental health crisis unit Washington County will apply for a state grant to pay for mental health crisis response services in the county after the County Board approved the application July 10.

Washington County will request $928,339 for the two years.

The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) is seeking to fund adult and children's mobile mental health crisis response services in accordance with state law. Money was appropriated in 2015 to assist all mobile crisis

teams to expand services to 24 hours a day, seven days per week from Jan. 1, 2019, through Dec. 30, 2020.

Services to be provided to Washington County residents includes 24-hour telephone screening and triage, face-to-face crisis assessment and intervention services, community stabilization, and residential crisis stabilization services.

Currently, Washington County contracts with Ramsey County for

after-hours mental health crisis response and with Canvas Health, a non-profit agency, for child protection after-hours response.

In 2019, Washington County is moving Mental Health Crisis Response Services for both adults and children in-house as part of a newly-created Crisis Response Unit to provide critical safety net services. The county request for state grant funds would fully fund its costs in 2019 and 2020.

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AREA CHURCHES Ascension Episcopal Church

Forest Hills United Methodist Church

Lord of the Lakes Lutheran Church (LCMS)

Osceola United Methodist Church

St. Joseph Catholic Church

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

Hwy. 97 at County Road 34 S.E. Forest Lake (651) 464-5249 Pastor: Rev. David Werner www.foresthillsumc.net 10:00 a.m. Sunday worship

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

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

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

Fellowship at 11 a.m.

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

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

River Valley Christian Church

St. Joseph Catholic Cluster

Maranatha Church Chisago Lakes Campus

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

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

Sunday Teen Service 7:00 p.m.

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

St. Anne’s, Somerset 5 p.m.

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

St. Anne’s, Somerset 8 & 10 a.m.

St. Joseph’s, Osceola 10:30 a.m.

Call for weekday mass and reconciliation schedules.

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

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

Kid’s Church during 9:45 service.

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

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

Elim Lutheran Church Scandia (651) 433-2723 www.elimscandia.org Senior Pastor Scott Westphal Associate Pastor Meredith McGrath Sunday Worship: 8 a.m. at Gammelkyrkan (original church building located at Gammelgarden, across from Elim) 9:30 a.m. in Elim Sanctuary.

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

Contemporary Praise, 10:30 a.m.

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

Children’s Sunday School 10:45 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday School 9 & 10:30 a.m.

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

Sunday service 9:30 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Father John Drees Three miles north on Hwy. 95 from Hwy. 97. West on Redwing 1/4 mile.

Trinity Lutheran Church (WELS) Osceola (715) 294-2828 300 Seminole Avenue Sunday Worship: 9 a.m.

Sunday School/Bible Class: 10:15 a.m.

Wednesday worship: 7 p.m.

Trinity Lutheran Church Stillwater (651) 439-7400 www.trinitylc.org • 115 North Fourth Street Pastors: Dan Poffenberger & Stephanie Vos, Saturday Evening Worship: 5 p.m.

Sunday Worship: 9 a.m Traditional; 10:30 a.m. The WALK Contemporary Worship Children’s Learning, Sunday 9 a.m. and on Wednesday 6 p.m.

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

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

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Lakekab, Inc./Siren Mini Storage, 24028 Railroad St. Siren, WI 54872 hereby notifies the following lessee of storage unit #35, Scott/Janet Finch 24158 Soderbeck Rd. Grantsburg, WI 54840 are in default of their ease as of 8/1/18 and the items contained within this unit will be removed and disposed of within the legal guidelines.

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JULY 11 At 12:49 p.m. a traffic stop was made on St. Croix Trail.

JULY 12 At 5:47 p.m. a traffic hazard on Judd Street was reported.

City of Scandia

JULY 9 At 10:18 a.m. public assistance was needed on Penfield Avenue.

JULY 10 At 7:54 p.m. a compliance check of violations occurred on Ozark Avenue.

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was reported.

At 7:50 a.m. an officer assisted another agency on Penrose Avenue.

At 3:59 p.m. a complaint about traffic on Manning and Scandia Trails was reported.

JULY 12 At 5:37 p.m. an accident on St. Croix and Scandia Trails was reported.

At 5:53 p.m. an electrical hazard on Quinnell and St. Croix Trail was reported.

At 9:11 p.m. a medical need was reported on Old Marine Trail.

At 9:46 p.m. an electrical hazard on Oldfield Avenue and Oakhill Road

Town of May

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JULY 13 At 9 a.m. a complaint about an animal came from Manning Trail.

At 5:08 p.m. public assistance was needed on O’Brien Trail.

At 11:39 p.m. public assistance was needed on O’Brien Trail.

JULY 14 At 10:02 a.m. a medical need was reported on Olinda Trail.

JULY 15 At 9:26 a.m. a medical need was reported on Orwell Avenue.

At 6:12 and 6:57 p.m. two complaints about a watercraft on Square Lake were received.

JULY 10 At 4:51 a.m. a medical need was reported on Square Lake Trail.

At 6:03 p.m. trespassing was reported on May Avenue and Square Lake Trail.

JULY 11 At 8:41 until 9:30 a.m. three drivers were stopped at the same location on St. Croix Trail.

JULY 12

At 9:48 a.m. an animal complaint came from Square Lake Trail and May Avenue.

At 10:31 a.m. a 911 line was open on Lynch Road.

At 1:33 p.m. a civil matter was reported on Partridge Road.

At 5:18 p.m. a complaint about a driver on 170th and Manning was reported.

water incident came from Otchipwe Trail.

At 3:49 p.m. a verbal dispute was reported on Manning Trail.

At 7:11 p.m. a drunk/ intoxicated was reported on Manning Trail.

At 8:19 p.m. trespassing on the Arcola Bridge was reported.

JULY 13

At 12:53 p.m. a 911 line was open on Square Lake Trail.

At 2:29 p.m. a 911 line was open on St. Croix Trail.

At 2:38 p.m. property damage was reported on 120th Street.

At 6:22 p.m. a water incident/violation occurred on Square Lake.

At 8:05 a.m. a complaint about an animal on Oldfield Road was received.

JULY 14 At 12:06 p.m. lost property was reported on Manning Trail.

At 2:47 p.m. a report of a

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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-floor 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.”

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“It’s in the details,” office manager Denise Saxton states.

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!”

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The Washington County WorkForce Center will receive a $160,000 grant from the state Department of Employment and Economic Development to continue the county’s Pathways to Prosperity program.

The County Board accepted the grant July 10.

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Heidi Gemuenden, AAMS® 41 Judd Street Marine On St. Croix, MN 651-433-1776

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

Gayle Knutson of Marine on St. Croix won this year’s Community Directory cover photo contest with a picture of kayaks pulled ashore. The contest was sponsored by Crabtree’s Garden Gate, and the prize was a gift crate filled with locally-purchased goods.

• Reach Customers on a weekly basis • Full color on the highly visible back page of the Country Messenger • Includes a one week feature, highlighting the special details of your business Call 651-433-3815 or email sales@osceolasun.com

Perioperative RN Part time - 0.5 FTE (40 hours a pay period).

Monday-Friday with variable start times.

Rotating weekend, week night and holiday call. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. 3 to 5 years of O.R. experience.

BLS and ACLS certifications are required.

PALS and Neonatal certifications within the first 6 months of employment.

Apply online at www.firstlighthealthsystem.org FirstLight Health System 301 Highway 65 South Mora, MN 55051 320-225-3612 EOE

ington County Schools' ACCESS Program and Century College to provide post-secondary office technology training to participants with multiple barriers to traditional school and employment pathways. An Adult Basic Education (ABE) instructor provides foundational, college preparatory literacy and math instruction, and is also embedded in all the classes at Century College to provide educational support.

The WorkForce Center provides assistance to the students in the group with case management, support services, and job placement. Students earn the 10-credit Computer Skills Certificate credential from Century College. If students choose, the credits are transferrable into other business pathway programs at any Minnesota State campus.

The grant will cover program administration costs, staff costs for the WorkForce Center and ABE, tuition, school supplies, and textbooks for 40 participants over the next two years.