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Sixth grader will play Drive, Chip and Putt Finals A sixth grader from Marine on St. Croix qualified earlier this month for the Drive, Chip and Putt Finals at Augusta National.

Drive, Chip and Putt is a nationwide skills competition for boys and girls ages 7-15, presented by the PGA of America, United States Golf Association and Augusta National Golf Club. The annual event has become a kick off to the Masters Tournament, set next year for on April 7.

Bella Leonhart advanced through three qualifiers. The first was in Alexandria, Minn., the second in Fargo North Dakota, and the last at Whistling Straits in Sheboygan, Wis. on Sept. 8.

Leonart has had a successful summer playing at MN JR PGA, and PGA Junior League tournaments, winning nine events. She is in sixth grade at Scandia Elementary.

Trading hours: Local group founds time bank

BY SUZANNE LINDGREN EDITOR@COUNTRYMESSENGER.COM

Ever wondered if there were some way to save money, help your neighbors and strengthen ties in the community at the same time?

Well, Marine on St. Croix resident Liz Kelly just might have found one: time banking. It’s a way to share your skills within a community and, in return, enlist the skills of others for help on your own project.

For instance, Ben helps Greg in the garden one afternoon, earning a three-hour credit in the time bank. When Ben needs some help making a costume for his son’s school play, he spends two of those credits to secure the skills of Amy, who can whip up a costume in two hours. Amy spends her credits when Bill repairs several window screens

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Bella Leonhart of Marine on St. Croix qualified September 8 for the Drive, Chip and Putt Finals, an annual event that kicks off Masters Week.

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The Sebastopol Area Time Bank developed this graphic to show how exchanges work in a time bank. Neighbors do not have to exchange services one to one, as in barter.

Instead, the exchanges are tracked through the time bank platform.

Walk into Emily Anderson’s Marine on St. Croix shop, HWY North, and you might notice a collection of Minnesota-shaped magnets that read “Marine on St. Croix.” There’s artwork featuring Paul Bunyon and the Pillsbury Doughboy, Minnesota-made lip balm, jewelry, mugs, cards. And stacks of “Marine is Keen” t-shirts.

Almost everything in the light-filled and thoughtfully-curated gift shop, which shares space with Tom Maakestad’s studio, was made by Minnesota artists. And although the work of a handful of outliers from Wisconsin, Oregon and New Hampshire has found SEE HWY NORTH, PAGE 2

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damaged by hail at her house. The exchange comes full circle when Greg, a retired electrician, helps Bill wire the lighting in his newly remodeled bathroom.

The seeds of inspiration for a local time bank were planted about a year ago when Kelly heard a radio news story about bartering for seniors. Six months later, with the story still on her mind, she jumped into action.

It took a few calls, but she unearthed the source of the news feature, National Public Radio, and

HWY North founder Emily Anderson inside the new Marine on St. Croix gift shop. The shop shares a space with Tom Maakestad’s studio.

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May Township gives official OK for River Grove buses school’s request September 4 with a handful of conditions for safety and to add specificity to the agreement.

BY SUZANNE LINDGREN EDITOR@COUNTRYMESSENGER.COM

River Grove Elementary’s small bus fleet has a permanent home after getting an official OK from May Township officials earlier this month.

Unhappy with the service and cost of contracted bus service last school year, Marine Area Community School representatives purchased buses over the summer.

May Township’s planning commission determined in August that the proposed changes — allowing storage of no more than five buses at the site, allowing school bus drivers to arrive at 6:30 a.m. and adding a 500-gallon fuel tank — would not drastically change the character of the use of the site as an elementary school. Nor are the changes expected to negatively impact health, safety or general welfare of the neighborhood.

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May Town Hall restoration As part of the town hall restoration project, exterior site grading was approved outside the hall. The cost is not to exceed $3,550. Spending was also approved for renovation of the pavilion and shed, not to exceed $25,000. An upgraded security panel is set for an October 8 installation at a cost of $285.

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New buses at River Grove. After expressing dissatisfaction with the contracted bus service last school year, the Marine Area Community School board and other community members worked over the summer to bring the school its own bus fleet.

Financial Focus

Women Business Owners: Don’t Forget About Your Retirement Plan American Business Women’s Day is celebrated on Sept. 22. And there is indeed cause for celebration, because, in recent decades, the number of women business owners has risen sharply, to the point where nearly 40 percent of all businesses are now women-owned, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. If you are one of these owners, or thinking about becoming one, you’ll always have a lot to think about when running your business, but there’s also an area you can’t ignore – your retirement.

Speci¿cally, you need to consider establishing your own retirement plan.

Most plans available to you are fairly easy to establish and maintain, and are not terribly costly to administer. Here are some popular options: • Owner-only 401(k) – This plan, also known as an individual or solo 401(k), is available to self-employed individuals and business owners with no full-time employees other than themselves or a spouse. For 2018, you can put in up to 25 percent of your annual income as an “employer” contribution, and you can defer up to $18,500 (or $24,500 if you’re 50 or older). The sum of your employer contribution and your salary deferrals cannot exceed $55,000, or $61,000 if you’re 50 or older. You can make elective contributions on a pre- or post-tax (Roth) basis. Pre-tax contributions reduce your taxable income for the current year. Roth contributions don’t offer any immediate tax bene¿t, but any quali¿ed withdrawals will be 100% tax-free.

• SEP IRA – If you have just a few employees or are self-employed with no employees, you may want to consider a SEP IRA. You’ll fund the plan with tax-deductible contributions, and you must cover all eligible employees. As an employer, you can contribute the lesser of 25% of your compensation (if you’re also an employee of your own business) or $55,000.

• Solo de¿ned bene¿t plan – Pension plans, also known as de¿ned bene¿t plans, are less common than in previous years, but you can still set one up for yourself if you’re self-employed or own your own business. This plan has high contribution limits, which are determined by an actuarial calculation, and your contributions are typically taxdeductible.

• SIMPLE IRA — A SIMPLE IRA, as its name suggests, is easy to set up and maintain, and it can be a good plan if your business has fewer than 10 employees.

However, while a SIMPLE IRA may be advantageous for your employees, it’s less generous to you, as far as allowable contributions go, than an owner-only 401(k), a SEP IRA or a de¿ned bene¿t plan.

For 2018, your annual contributions are generally limited to $12,500, or $15,500 if you’re 50 or older by the end of the year. You can also make a matching contribution of up to 3% of your compensation. As an employer, your contributions are fully deductible as a business expense up to certain limits; as an employee, your pretax contributions reduce the amount of your taxable income for the same tax year.

Before opening any of these plans, you’ll want to consult with your tax advisor on the tax issues and a ¿nancial professional on the investment aspects. But don’t wait too long. You will need to work hard to keep your business thriving – so choose a retirement plan that works just as hard for you.

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began to research the model. As she did, she realized the concept she found most inspiring wasn’t bartering, exactly. It was the exchange of time and skills.

“Time banking is about value,” she said, “and everybody’s service is equally valued. I really like that.”

Kelly assembled a small group of Marine and Scandia residents interested in helping create a local time bank, and they established the St. Croix River Valley Time Bank on hOurworld (hourworld.org).

Now, they’re ready for others to join them.

“We’ve done a lot of work,” Kelly said. “We have a website and a mission statement.

We’re ready to take it to the next step.”

The group will host an informational meeting this Saturday at the Scandia Community Center.

Although Kelly was initially inspired by the idea of an exchange

platform for seniors, she hopes people of a variety of ages join the St. Croix River Valley Time Bank. And room remains on the organizing committee.

“The issues young adults have are pretty different from seniors or older people,” she said. “It would be a cool volunteer opportunity for someone to be involved from the ground floor of building this organization. … We’re looking for a few more people to help manage the time bank and be part of the core group.

If some of those people were young it would help make the time bank more relevant for other young adults.”

Here, Kelly is on to some of the additional benefits of time banking. Not only do they create value, allowing neighbors to request help when they might not have the cash to pay for a service, they bring people together, extending the social ties of community beyond one’s familiar circle.

St. Croix River Valley Time Bank When: Saturday, September 22, 1:30 p.m.

Where: The Scandia Community Center (14727 209th Street North) Details: An informational meeting for people interested in learning more about time banking and the new local chapter.

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

Lions raffle winners

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

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

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Winners for September are: $25 Terry Gorham from Scandia $25 Rynders from Scandia $50 Lion Janet Swenson from Scandia $50 Lion Kathy West from Osceola $50 Jamey Ewald from Scandia $50 Lucas Brunfelt from Marine $100 Del Kramer from Marine Seven more raffle winners next month.

• The purchase of a new control panel for the town’s “201” septic system was approved for $3,225.

• The plan for hiring a new treasurer to replace longtime treasurer Cheryl Bennett was discussed.

• The board tabled decisions on a lot line adjustment and the fire contract with Scandia.

HWY NORTH: Gift shop

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A new storefront in Marine on St. Croix, HWY North, is stocked with giftable goods from throw pillows and ceramic mugs to art prints, thank-you cards and lip balm.

Shop owner Emily Anderson showcases the work of local and independent artists and craftspeople.

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its way in the doors, all pieces have an artisan’s touch.

“I feel so passionately about supporting independent artists,” Anderson said. “It’s not an easy route to take and I’m gung ho about helping the people who decide to do it.”

Most of the artists featured in the shop also have day jobs, Anderson reported. But since opening the first iteration of HWY North as a pop-up shop four years ago, she’s seen several take a leap to full time.

“That’s been fun to watch,” she said.

In 2015, Anderson moved her pop-up inventory to a more permanent home in a St. Paul cafe, Groundswell. At the time, she lived just a block away.

“As a kid I always wanted to be a shop owner,” she said, noting it was cohorts in her St. Paul crafting group who helped her summon the courage to open a shop. “We all were passionate about art and crafts and helping people succeed. From there I thought maybe I could open a store. It was a longtime passion of mine that I thought I could never do.”

Then, in March 2017, Anderson and her family moved to Marine. They’d long enjoyed visiting, and had even convinced her in-laws to take up residence in the stugas. On Thanksgiving 2016, Anderson noticed a “for sale” sign outside a house she’d had her eye on.

“There’s a lot of stars aligning,” she said, “following dreams. Things happening that I never thought were possible.”

Even the shop’s name plays into that theme. It came to her as she and her husband were brainstorming names for his band while on a road trip.

Inspired by a road sign, she’d asked, “What about the Highway North?”

He didn’t bite. But she loved it.

“It stuck with me and I think it’s really serendipitous now that it’s on the highway north.”

Anderson opened the shop August 25 and is currently keeping weekend hours, open Saturdays 11 a.m. to 7 a.m. and Sundays 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The store will be open most consistently from spring through late fall. After fall colors are finished she’ll likely reduce her hours, but plans to extend them again for holiday shopping in December. Maakestad still has his studio off the main gallery.

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Gift/book fundraiser

Memorial ceremony

The Partners of OMC will be having a gift and book fundraiser, Collective Goods (formerly known as Books are Fun), both days from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Osceola Medical Center, Riverside Room.

The Scandia Veterans Memorial Dedication ceremony, 10 a.m. Lilleskogen Park in Scandia, one-half block south of Highway 97 on Oakhill Road. A reception will follow in the Scandia Community Center with short program and time for the public to give their own testimonials.

SEPTEMBER 20 My Wild Life: Carrol Henderson Join Carrol Henderson to learn of his adventures during 45 years as nongame wildlife specialist with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. He has helped develop programs for the protection of Minnesota’s nongame and endangered wildlife species. He also has been active in land protection, environmental education, nature tourism, and wildlife photography, and is the author of 13 books. Free. All are welcome. Co-sponsor: Friends of Scandia Parks and Trails. Light refreshments will be served. Marine Village Hall (121 Judd Street).

FFI: MarineCommunityLibrary.org or 651-4332820.

SEPTEMBER 21 Family Fun Night and Fundraiser A fun evening of events including silent auction, raffle, DJ, carnival games and pizza. All proceeds benefit River Grove Elementary, a Marine Area Community School. Friday, September 21, 5 to 8 p.m. at the Withrow Ballroom (12169 Keystone Avene, Hugo) FFI: marineareaschool.org.

SEPTEMBER 22 Geocaching 101: A High Tech Treasure Hunt

Discover the fascinating challenge of geocaching and how you can use it to explore Minnesota State Parks’ hidden treasures. A limited number of GPS units will be provided. Meet in the Visitor Center at William O’Brien State Park (two miles north of Marine on St. Croix on Highway 95) , 10:30 a.m.

– 12 p.m. This program is free, but an annual or daily Minnesota state park pass is required on all vehicles entering the park.

SEPTEMBER 27 Super Story Time at the Marine Community Library Join the Marine library at 10:30 a.m. as well-known storyteller Suzanne, from Washington County libraries, entertains us with stories and a craft. This is the first of a monthly story time to be held every fourth Thursday morning of each month during the school year!

The Great Photography Scavenger Hunt Get ready for the scavenger hunt where you have to prove what you found...with pictures!

Prizes will be awarded for creativity and incredible results. You can use your own camera (or phone camera) or borrow one of ours.

This activity is great for adults and kids. Start your scavenger hunt anytime between 1 and 2:30 p.m. at the Large Picnic Shelter in the Picnic Grounds at William O’Brien State Park (two miles north of Marine on St. Croix on Highway 95). This program is free, but an annual or daily Minnesota state park pass is required on all vehicles entering the park.

Once Upon a River Join The Phipps for “Once Upon a River” with Dan Chouinard Saturday, September 29, at 7:30 p.m. The acclaimed host/pianist/ accordionist and special guests including songwriter/singer/guitarist Ann Reed, the River City Quartet, and Marty Harding’s River Singers (along with poets, farmers, scientists, advocates and artists) weave together songs and stories in celebration of the beloved St. Croix. This concert is part of the celebration of the 50th birthday of Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. Admission is charged.

FFI: http://thephipps. org/event/dan-chouinard-once-upon-a-river.

SEPTEMBER 30 Gospel Group The Elim Foundation, of Scandia, will host gospel group The Fleshpots of Egypt at 5 p.m.

This event, “Pick’N—It’s on the Foundation,” is a free concert and sing-along in the Elim Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall. Potluck dinner, 5 p.m. Music and a sing-a-long begin at 5:30. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share.

Become a Junior Park Naturalist Join the park naturalist at William O’Brien State Park for activities and games about trees!

You’ll meet a special tree and also share your discoveries with other kids. Meet at the Lake Alice Swim Beach at 10:30 a.m. Best for ages 5

- 13. Children must bring an adult. This one-hour program is free, but an annual or daily Minnesota state park pass is required on all vehicles entering the park. William O’Brien is located 2 miles north of Marine on St. Croix on highway 95.

Family Friendly Meet & Greet with Stillwater School Board Candidates Community members are welcome to attend a family-friendly meet and greet from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at eddy Bear Park Carriage House, 207 Nelson St E, Stillwater, MN. The event includes a moderated question and answer session on the main level of Teddy Bear Park’s Carriage House.

Attendees may submit written questions for the candidates between 3:30 - 3:50pm. Moderators from the St. Croix Valley Gifted board will use these community questions during the candidate Q&A starting at 4:00 p.m. The event concludes with time to mingle and meet candidates informally. All seven candidates confirmed plans to participate.

Candidates also received a short advance questionnaire from St. Croix Valley Gifted asking a variety of questions tied to key issues facing district schools. Child care is not available during this event. Parents or caregivers should plan to supervise young children playing at Teddy Bear Park.

OCTOBER 4 Marine Documentary Night The fifth season of Marine Documentary Night will kick off on Thursday, October 4, 7p.m. at the Marine Village Hall. The opening night film is “Risking Light” by Minnesota filmmaker Dawn Mikkelson. Dawn will be on hand to take questions from the audience after the screening.

OCTOBER 6 The Great Photography

Scavenger Hunt Get ready for the scavenger hunt where you have to prove what you found... with pictures! Prizes will be awarded for creativity and incredible results. You can use your own camera (or phone camera) or borrow one of ours. This activity is great for adults and kids.

Start your scavenger hunt anytime between 1 and 2:30 p.m. at the Large Picnic Shelter in the Picnic Grounds at William O’Brien State Park (two miles north of Marine on St. Croix on Highway 95).

This program is free, but an annual or daily Minnesota state park pass is required on all vehicles entering the park.

Doc Walk Join Dr. Greg Kumlien, D.C., at 9 a.m. for a walk in the Standing Cedars Brown Trail, at 2474 65th Ave. Get to know the in’s and out’s of orthotics while walking with Greg.

This is a moderate level walk on some uneven ground. Leashed dogs are welcome.

Watch for signs.

OCTOBER 7 Connect with Nature Do you feel busy and overwhelmed at times?

Or do you just enjoy being in nature? Take an hour to slow down and connect with nature in this guided exploration at William O’Brien State Park. The grounding effects of these activities may last through your week, and beyond! Yes, you deserve this. Great for adults and kids 9 years and older. Meet at the Lake Alice Swim Beach at 10:30 a.m. This one-hour program is free, but an annual or daily Minnesota state park pass is required on all vehicles entering the park. William O’Brien is located 2 miles north of Marine on St. Croix on highway 95.

OCTOBER 9 Sheriff, House candidate forums

The White Bear Lake Area League of Women Voters will host a forum for candidates for Washington County sheriff and state House District 39A, Tuesday, Oct. 9 at the Marine on St. Croix Village Hall (121 Judd Street). Sheriff forum 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. House candidate forum 7:45 to 8:45. Candidates will answer questions from the public during this moderated event. Questions will also be accepted via email until noon the day of the event at lwvwbl@ lwvmn.org. All events are free and open to the public.

OCTOBER 13 Geocaching 101: A High Tech Treasure Hunt Discover the fascinating challenge of geocaching and how you can use it to explore Minnesota State Parks’ hidden treasures. A limited number of GPS units will be provided. Meet in the Visitor Center at William O’Brien State Park (two miles north of Marine on St. Croix on Highway 95), 10:30 a.m.

– 12 p.m. This program is free, but an annual or daily Minnesota state park pass is required on all vehicles entering the park.

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

The group meets on the first and third Mondays of each month, 6:30 to 8 p.m., at the Stillwater Library, 224 Third St. N., in Margaret Rivers Room A. Use the Third Street entrance and free parking ramp. FFI: Call Marie or Bob at 651-770-1436.

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

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

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

Camera Club The St. Croix Valley Camera Club meets the third Monday of each month, 7 p.m. at the Chisago County Government Center in Center City. 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 Sept. 10 through Nov. 12 at Gammelgården Museum. For more information or to register, contact Signe at (651) 4291012 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. Please call 651-433-5054 to inquire about available space.

FFI: gammelgardenmuseum.org/events. Sept. 8, 10 a.m. • Oct. 13, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. • Nov. 10, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. • Dec. 1, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. • Dec. 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 (Sept. 23), 1 to 4 p.m. Free lemonade in the shaded back yard of the Gammelgården. In case of rain, meet inside the Välkommen Hus. (Guided tours of the five historic buildings are offered at 1 and 2:30. Purchase tickets in the Butik gift shop).

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September wine is the sweetest kind “Well, the sun's not so hot in the sky today and you know I can see summertime slipping on away.”

— Lyric, “September Grass” performed by James Taylor

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hat a great start to fall!

The weather has been truly memorable with warm, sunny days and cool nights.

This is the kind of weather we should bottle up and save for the misery of February.

But we can’t do that of course, so we need to do the next best thing – get out and enjoy it while it lasts.

Recently, my brother-in-law, Jim, and his wife, Vickie, came for a whirlwind 24-hour visit. They are both retired and like to spend time meandering the back roads, stopping to bicycle on trails and visit unique places. They worked their way north from Iowa, taking the better part of a week to get to our home.

It had been several years since we had connected, and our daughand their families came over Publisher ters for the day and we had a great visit.

Tom Stangl I was struck by the passage of time when I looked around as my children and grandchildren played and interacted. I recalled times in my past when an aunt or uncle who lived a distance away from parents came to visit and I was summoned to my parents’ home to be present for the visit.

The visits usually involved giving a recap of SEE STANGL, PAGE 6

Big musky and a 190 pound sucker

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t was one of those nights fishing that makes memories, especially when it involves a 190 pound sucker and a slightly smaller musky! I usually put my fishing gear away August 31 because September 1 marks the beginning of some of my favorite hunting seasons, but it was way too hot to hunt. So when my good friend Ben Elfelt from Shafer, new father and fishing guide, asked me and my brother Dick of Hudson to get out on the water with him, I was all in.

Ben met Dick on the north end of Wapo at 5:00 that afternoon and went out to find the fish. Ben used his electronics to find his spot on Wild River the lake that had held all kinds of fish this summer. As I was Trails texting Ben that I had arrived, he found the spot. With all of those Jim Bennett fish under him he asked if I wanted to swim out a mile or two, but he picked me up leaving those fish behind.

I carried three fishing combos, water jug and a VERY large soft sided tackle box bulging with gear. Although heavy, I grabbed its large shoulder strap and threw over my shoulder to get onboard.

I didn’t notice a large treble hook protruding from the front outside mesh pocket. As I shouldered the big bag and took a step to get into the boat my leg SEE BENNETT, PAGE 5

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Not much really happens in a small town, right? Sit at a computer, put some articles together about a local theater performance or the school budget, write something about a new shop downtown or a village meeting, and I’m good.

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ye-catching photos of recipes can fool you if you don’t also look closely at the ingredient list.

All summer long I had a recipe sitting on the kitchen counter. The recipe is printed on a large 10 x 6 card with a mouthwatering photograph of the finished dish on one side.

As I was walking out of the store, back in June, I thought the photo looked delicious. Who doesn’t like a perfectly grilled chicken with a creamy Mexican style sauce with Pico de Gallo? When I got home, I looked more closely at the recipe ingredient list and saw queso. Bummer. I was hoping for something a little more homemade.

I like queso with chips, but not Wild Chow mixed with other foods as a sauce because I think it overpowers Lisa Erickson everything, and all I can taste is queso.

Later that day, when I was looking over the recipe, my son happened to walk in the kitchen, and he too saw the photo. He had the same reaction I did and exclaimed, “Wow that looks so good. Are you making that for dinner?” Ugh. By the way, he loves queso on everything.

I told him, yes I’ll make it, but not tonight. He must have asked me four different times over the summer. Note to self—hide all recipes you don’t want to make.

I finally made it for him with some serious adaptations, and I loved it, too.

The recipe is very straightforward. Grill chicken seasoned with a taco seasoning. Pour queso over it and serve it with corn tortillas or and Pico de Gallo.

My goal was to keep the recipe as simple as possible but to adapt the queso to be less queso-y.

The recipe called for one cup of queso. I reduced it to half and added some green chilies, tomatoes, and bacon. I thinned the prepared queso with 1/4 cup of chicken broth. The green chilies and tomatoes gave this dish an extra boost, and the bacon added another flavor profile—taking some the queso-y flavor down a notch.

It was still queso-y enough because my son loved it and asked if I’d make it again soon. Happy kids equal a happy mom!

Grilled Queso Chicken 4 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless 1 Tbsp. Taco seasoning 1/2 cup prepared Blanco or white queso 1 cup prepared Pico de Gallo or see recipe at the bottom 1 small 4 oz. can green chopped chilies—do not drain 1 small tomato, chopped 1/3 cup chicken broth 1/4 cup cooked and crumbled bacon Preheat grill to medium-hot, or 400 degree oven.

While the grill is heating up, prepare the queso sauce. In a small saucepan combine queso, green chilies, tomato, and chicken broth. Bring to a low simmer and remove from heat. Add bacon and set aside.

Sprinkle chicken breast with taco seasoning and grill until chicken is cooked throughout.

Plate chicken and pour queso sauce over the top and serve immediately with Pico de Gallo and corn tortillas.

The Barber Knows New shop rivals ‘Brau for inside scoop

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eing a barber is a lot like being a priest, or even a bartender. Customers might tell you anything: a funny story, a lesson in town history, or even their deepest, darkest secrets. It is an almost sacred calling.

There’s something about sitting in a barber’s chair that seems oddly familiar.

For many, climbing on the booster Columnist stool is one of our earliest childhood Kevin Slimp memories. The sound of clippers and the feel of the brush on the back of your neck conjures recollections of a bygone era.

When the barber clips the black vinyl drape around your neck, it’s almost impossible for your mind to keep from wandering back to years long gone.

Frank Bell opened his shop on Main Street less than two weeks earlier, yet in that time he had learned enough about the good folks of Lennox Valley to fill a couple of novels had he been a writer.

After living most of his life in the “big city” of Terre Haute, Indiana, Frank was starting to feel like he knew more intimate details of The Valley after two weeks than he learned about his former home in 38 years.

Between his new clientele, tales from the teenagers who hung out in the shop after school and his visit two days earlier with Sarah,

pastor of the Methodist Church, Frank was becoming somewhat of an authority on town history. It wouldn’t be long before he would be as confused as everyone else concerning the seemingly constant drama surrounding his new home.

Speaking of constant drama, Iris Long was at wits’ end trying to decide how to handle the recent departure of her former friend and columnist, Maxine Miller. Maxine’s column was perhaps the most popular regular feature in the Hometown News.

Losing “Rumor Has It” to her nemesis-turned-rival newspaper publisher, Raymond Cooper, had left more than a hole in her newspaper.

Iris had been in the news business a long time, and she quickly moved past the personal betrayal.

Seated in her regular booth, staring at the Hoffbrau menu, she was most worried she would soon lose even more readers to Cooper’s “rag” if she didn’t come up with a suitable replacement for “Rumor Has It.” Dr. Palpant recommended Iris watch her food intake, as the stress of the recent election and new business competition had led to a good bit of “emotional eating,” as he called it. Iris had done a good job for more than a week, but continued thoughts of her newspaper going under led her to turn to the Signature French Toast for comfort.

If two slices of egg-battered sourdough bread, toasted on the

griddle until golden brown and sprinkled with powdered sugar, couldn’t calm Long’s nerves, perhaps nothing would.

It was hard to think at the moment, however, as she waited on her food. Jessie, her waitress and friend, was talking nonstop concerning the latest gossip she overheard during the breakfast rush an hour earlier.

Elbert Lee Jones had seen the new barber walking with Sarah Hyden-Smith to lunch at the ‘Brau on Wednesday. Vera Pinrod was sure she had seen Raymond Cooper with A.J. Fryerson in Springfield during the Auburn Hat Society meeting at the Red Lobster.

The hem of Rhonda Graham’s dress at Sunday services was no less than two inches above her knees, and “Everyone knows Brother Billy Joe doesn’t approve of such shameless attire at his church.”

Jessie’s rambling almost caused Iris to lose her temper. That’s when it hit her.

“Jessie,” Iris interrupted, “have you ever thought of becoming a writer?”

“What in the world are you talking about?” Jessie replied.

“Yes, I think you just might have a new career,” Iris said with a slight grin.

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BENNETT: Night fishing, musky and human-sized sucker FROM PAGE 4

and tackle box collided. The large treble hook buried itself deep into my shin well passed the barb of the hook.

Ben saw what happened and grabbed his side cutters and asked if I wanted to cut off the hook, push the barb through the skin and then remove it. His other option was to just jerk it out with some of me attached to the hooks to keep them intact. Shaking my head Ben quickly cut the hook. His side cutters looked fishy but he assured me that it was a lot of WD40 built up making them sterilized as he pushed the barb through my thick skin where it was free of me.

Ben quickly motored us back to the exact spot where he had just marked all kinds of fish. He was surprised to see another boat right on his exact spot and they were boating fish! We slid off to the side when on my first cast with a jig and minnow I hooked into a huge fish that Ben told me later had to have been a monster musky. I didn’t have a chance.

I got a good hook set, it felt heavy, like a whale…. maybe Moby Dick! I set the hook again and the line snapped. It was gone with the wind. On one cast I lose a monster musky after hooking, and releasing a 190 pound sucker!

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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Pico de Gallo Makes 2 cups 2 Lg. Tomatoes, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 1 Jalapeño, chopped fine with pith and seeds removed 1 clove of garlic, minced 1 lime Salt Place all ingredients in a small bowl and squeeze lime juice over the top. Stir to combine.

Add salt to taste and serve or store in the refrigerator for up to three days.

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

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an evening meeting or event, and workweeks can easily swell to 50 or 60 hours despite my best attempts at efficiency. I bring this up not to complain. I know many professions (police, public works, farmers, doctors, etc.) demand long hours. This is what the kids call “adulting,” and it’s not meant to be fun. But I do hope to dispel the notion that it’s easy.

There are, of course, lighthearted aspects to the job. I love the assignments that bring me into schools to talk with or take photos of kids. And I know I’m lucky that part of my job is taking pictures at local

events and celebrations. I thoroughly enjoy researching and writing stories about locals doing things they love, whether that’s opening a new storefront or ballroom dancing.

Meeting new people, hearing their stories and learning about their dreams is, hands down, my favorite part of this job. The connections are even more meaningful because of my lifelong connection to this place. This will always be home and I’m honored, for now, to be writing its first draft of history.

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This week in history: 19th century gangster dies in Stillwater prison

BY JESSICA ANDERSON CONTRIBUTING WRITER

On September 16 of 1889, Robert Younger, a member of the infamous James-Younger gang, died in a Stillwater prison. The exploits of this lawless group affected many parts of this country, but one of their most notorious deeds took place in Minnesota.

Robert, or Bob as he was known, was the brother of Cole, Jim, and John. They grew up in northwestern Missouri to a prosperous family with ten other children. When the Civil War began Cole and Jim joined Quantrill’s Raiders, a guerrilla force that fought for the Confederacy. Through this the Youngers met and joined up with Jesse and Frank James, creating the James-Younger gang.

As members of Quantrill’s Raiders, these men attacked and pillaged towns and were also known as bushwhackers. Formed in 1861, the leaders of these Raiders could no longer control them by 1864

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and they banded into smaller groups, like the James-Younger gang.

They simply continued ambushing and thieving, but now for their own profit.

Although the core members of this gang were the three Younger brothers and Jesse and Frank James there were about 35 members over its 20 year history. They began with a string of robberies and jailbreaks Robert Younger in their home state of Missouri, committing multiple murders. Overall, they are believed to have committed crimes in at least 10 states, including Texas, Iowa, Louisiana, Kansas and West Virginia.

Their main targets were usually banks and trains.

After being suspected of robbing a bank in Corydon, Iowa in 1871 the Pinkerton National Detective Agency was hired to apprehend the notorious gang.

The agency was created by Allan Pinkerton in 1850 and was based in Chicago. Allan’s son Robert Pinkerton was tasked with this particularly tricky assignment. Despite being unsuccessful for many years, others hired the agency to track them down as well.

Finally, Jesse James and Robert Younger came up with a plan to rob the First National Bank of Northfield, Minn. Robert’s older brother Cole was not

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convinced and tried to talk them out of the idea, but with no luck and he agreed to participate. There is some speculation that Jesse and Robert selected that bank, not known to contain an astonishing amount, due to its political connections with General Ames.

Ames was associated with civil rights for people freed from slavery.

The group travelled to St. Paul first, staying there for the first few days of Sept., 1876. They then split into two groups and headed for Northfield separately, scouting their escape route on the way. On Sept. 7 they made their attempt. Five of them stood outside the bank, while Robert Young, Charlie Pitts, and Frank James went inside to grab the goods. But the people of Northfield were not to be intimidated.

They understood what was happening and gathered weapons, some from the local hardware store. They fired on the gang, killing two and wounding all three Younger brothers. One Northfield resident was killed, Nicolas Gustafson a 30 year old Swedish immigrant. Inside, the gang members killed the bank teller, Joseph Lee Heywood.

Each member of the gang that survived was injured and after their escape, with some bags of nickels, it seems the whole state joined in to capture them. Minnesotans went out in large numbers to corral these murderous outlaws. However, the gang had split up, Frank and Jesse escaped on horseback, but the Younger brothers and Pitts were on foot. On Sept. 21 they were apprehended near La Salle, Minn. and plead guilty to murder. They were sentenced to life in a state penitentiary in Stillwater. This is where Robert Ewing Younger contracted Tuberculosis and died 13 years later on Sept. 16.

your schooling, your work and your children. I recall at the time that it all seemed very awkward and that I was being used as a prop in a strange demonstration. I was probably shyer and more self-conscious back then as well.

Fast forward to the visit by my relatives and, just like my mother before me, I summoned my

children to come for a visit. They gave reports on their lives and the grandchildren did a good job of doing so as well.

About half way through the visit, I looked around and saw my children doing their best not to be bored, working their way through a family obligation with a great deal of grace.

It washed over me like a wave of déjà vu, that

odd feeling that you get when you feel you have experienced something before. In my children, I saw myself 25 years earlier and, while it seemed to be incomprehensible to even consider, I know it to be true: I had become my parent.

That can be a bit of a buzz kill if you let it linger, so I simply pushed on, determined to enjoy my time with all of my family.

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We had a great visit, so great that I wished that it wouldn’t end. I found myself being envious of my retired relatives and the ease they had with simply enjoying themselves in the moment.

Heck, we even went to a winery and had a great time.

Yes, me at a winery.

We even took photos and put them on Facebook, so I can’t even deny it happened.

I guess the point of all of this is to take the time to enjoy simply being.

Fall, like life, is fleeting and we never truly know how much time we have, so it’s a good idea to simply go with the flow every now and then.

Who knows, you might even have some fun.

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

2. The address of the principal place of business: 2201 Parkview Lane, Woodbury, MN 55125.

3. The complete name and street address of all persons conducting business under the assumed name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address: Upward March LLC, 2201 Parkview Lane, Woodbury, MN 55125.

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

Dated September 6, 2018.

Filed with the State of Minnesota.

Published in The Country Messenger Sept. 19 and Sept. 26, 2018

Brenda Eklund Deputy Clerk Dated: September 13, 2018 Published in The Country Messenger Sept. 19

CITY OF SCANDIA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

BY THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the City of Scandia will meet in the Board Room of the Scandia Community/Senior Center, 14727 209th St. N., on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 beginning at 7:00 p.m. to consider the following: Request by Grant and Christine Erickson for approval of Variances from the required setbacks to construct a septic system and relocate a garage at 13090 182nd Street North.

The property is more specifically described as follows: Lot 7, Big Lake View, Washington County, MN Anyone wishing to express their opinion on this proposal will be heard at the public hearing. This notice is given pursuant to the Development Code of the City of Scandia.

Information about this request may be examined during office hours at the Scandia Community Center, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., except holidays.

CITY OF SCANDIA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

BY THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the City of Scandia will meet in the Board Room of the Scandia Community/Senior Center, 14727 209th St. N., on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 beginning at 7:00 p.m. to consider the following: Request by Peter and Colleen Nora for approval of a Variance to construct an addition closer to the side property line than the required setback at 12150 Lakamaga Trail North.

The property is more specifically described as follows: Part of the North Half of Government Lot 2, Section 29, Township 032, Range 20, Washington County, MN. PID: 29.032.20.41.0002 Anyone wishing to express their opinion on this proposal will be heard at the public hearing. This no-

County will conduct household hazardous waste collection in Hugo Oct. 6 Washington County will conduct a household hazardous waste collection 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 6, at the Hugo Public Works Garage, 6900 137th St. N., Hugo.

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Information about this request may be examined during office hours at the Scandia Community Center, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., except holidays.

Brenda Eklund Deputy Clerk Dated: September 13, 2018 Published in The Country Messenger Sept. 19

CITY OF SCANDIA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS

BY THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the City of Scandia will meet in the Board Room of the Scandia Community/Senior Center, 14727 209th St. N., on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. to consider the following: An Ordinance to amend the City of Scandia Development Code, Chapter 2, Section 4.15 regulating Livestock and Livestock operations and Section 3.2(3)F Accessory structures for domestic farm animals. The proposed amendment would adopt standards for keeping a small number of domestic fowl on lots smaller than five acres, including reduced

setbacks on small parcels for the accessory structures used to shelter a small number of domestic fowl. and An Ordinance to amend the City of Scandia Development Code Chapter 2, Section 4.24(2) regulating performance standards for Swimming Pools. The proposed amendment would adopt the professional ASTM standard for protective pool covers.

Anyone wishing to express their opinion on the proposed amendments will be heard at the public hearings. This notice is given pursuant to the Development Code of the City of Scandia.

Copies of the proposed amendments may be examined during office hours at the Scandia Community Center, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., except holidays.

Brenda Eklund Deputy Clerk September 6, 2018 Published in The Country Messenger Sept. 19

CITY OF SCANDIA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

BY THE CITY PLANNING OMMISSION NOTICE is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the City of

Scandia will meet in the Board Room of the Scandia Community/Senior Center, 14727 209th St. N., on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 beginning at 7:00 p.m. to consider the following:

Request by Joseph and Katherine Reinhardt, 18884 Layton Avenue North, for approval of a Variance to construct a driveway within the wetland setback at the parcel on Langly Avenue with Parcel ID No. 31.032.20.11.0039.

The property is more specifically described as follows:

Lot 19, Block 3, Bliss Plat Second Division, Washington County, MN

Anyone wishing to express their opinion on this proposal will be heard at the public hearing. This notice is given pursuant to the Development Code of the City of Scandia.

Information about this request may be examined during office hours at the Scandia Community Center, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., except holidays.

Brenda Eklund Deputy Clerk Dated: September 6, 2018 Published in The Country Messenger Sept. 19

WorkForce Center will provide services for workers ages 55 and older The Washington County WorkForce Center will participate in a program to provide services to assist low-income individuals age 55 and older find meaningful and retainable employment after the County Board approved a grant agreement with the state Sept. 11.

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Developing (DEED) is implementing a pilot program called "Legacy Career Force," and plans to work with four Workforce Development Areas for the project, including the Washington County WorkForce Center. The WorkForce Center will receive $135,000 to administer the program.

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Margaret Marie Marx (Salmonson) of Scandia, MN passed away on Friday, September 7, 2018 at the age of 89 years old. Margaret was born July 27, 1929 to Jean and Jennie Salmonson on the family farm in southern Minnesota.

Margaret is survived by her husband of sixty years, Charles “Dan” Marx; her children, Matthew Marx (Sue), Sandra Maclean (Robert), Daniel Marx (Linda) and her three grandchildren Michaela Maclean, Andrew Maclean and Sydney Kaye Marx.

Margaret is also survived by her sisters, Audrey Johnson (John) and Edna Madsen.

Margaret graduated from the Moline Hospital Lutheran School for Nurses in Moline, IL and went on to complete her Bachelors Degree in Nursing from Augsburg College in Minneapolis, MN. She enjoyed many years working as an RN in Illinois and Minnesota. Margaret continued her career working as an Industrial Hygiene Nurse at the 934th Tactical Airlift Group. She went on to work as an OSHA inspector for the Federal Government and as an OSHA inspector for a privately held company.

Visitation was held at 10 a.m. Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Lord of the Lakes Church, 25402 Itasca Avenue, Forest Lake, MN . Interment at Elim Lutheran Cemetery, Scandia, MN. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Augsburg College of Nursing Scholarship Program.

Elener Mae Cronk, age 82, of Marine on St. Croix, died peacefully, Friday, September 14, 2018. Elener enjoyed spending time with her family, knitting, quilting, and completing word finds.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Alice Sachs; husband, Robert; brothers and sisters. She is survived by her children, Deb, Sandy (Ray) Kephart, Rich (Brenda); grandchildren, Jena (Jerry) Kaiser, Krista, Mitch Kephart, Jay Kephart; great-grandchild, Madison Carey; brother, Harvey Sachs; brother-in-law, Ai; sister-in-law, Joan; nieces, nephews; many friends and family.

If you were given a quilt or afghan, handmade by Elener, please bring it to the memorial service in loving memory of her. The blankets will all be set on display around the church.

Memorial Services will be held at 5:00 p.m., Friday, September 21, 2018 at Christ Lutheran Church, 150 5th Street, Marine on St. Croix. The family will greet friends from 3-5 p.m. prior to the service at the church.

To honor Elener’s wishes, in lieu of flowers, please make a donation to a church or charity of your choice.

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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.

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

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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.

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

St. Anne’s, Somerset 5 p.m.

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St. Anne’s, Somerset 8 & 10 a.m.

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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.

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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 and 9:30 a.m.

Adult Christian Ed. at 8:45 a.m.

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

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

Contemporary Praise, 10:30 a.m.

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

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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.

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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.

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