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CUTLINE: The Scandia Elementary Enrichment Foundation does a fund drive every fall through the end of the year. This year, for every 10 donations the group is putting up a letter outside the school. Eventually they hope it will spell “Scandia Elementary.”

Foundation offers boost to Scandia Elementary

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As blue and yellow letters appear on the fence outside Scandia Elementary School, the Scandia Elementary Enrichment Foundation (SEEF) hopes passersby might wonder what they mean.

The letters are part of a fundraising and promotional project for the foundation, which was founded in 2001 to support the elementary school.

“The business community and individuals in Scandia were looking at a long term commitment to our elementary school,” explains

founding member, treasurer and board member James Lindberg.

“What we wanted to do was make something that would last for many years, be perpetual.”

They settled on an endowment model. As the fund continues SEE ELEMENTARY, PAGE 2

After years of planning, the Scandia Veterans Memorial is nearly done. But even as the memorial takes form in Lilleskogen Park the need for donations continues, according to Scandia-Marine Lions Foundation President Dave Wilson.

“It’s not completely paid for,” he explained, “and going forward we’re still going to be supporting veteran causes.”

To give a bit of a push for fundraising, Meister’s Bar & Grill is planning a party and

motorcycle run this Sunday, October 15.

The ride will start at Meister’s in Scandia, go to P.D. Pappy’s in Stillwater, then across the new St. Croix Crossing to Osceola’s Tippy Canoe’s and back to Meister’s.

All proceeds from the motorcycle ride will go to the memorial and the Scandia-Marine Lions Foundation will hold a raffle to raise funds.

In addition to the ride, Meister’s will air the Vikings-Packers football game and organize a beanbag tournament. They’ve

SEE MEMORIAL, PAGE 2

May Town Board bans target shooting at residence, for now

Hay Lake School Museum hosts ‘Nosferatu’ Screening Friday the 13th In the town of Wisbourg, estate agent Mr. Knock is pleased to receive a commission from Count Orlok to find a house for him. He dispatches his young assistant, Hutter, to Orlok's castle in the far off Carpathians. He tells Hutter to get him to buy the vacant house just opposite Hutter's own.

Hutter arrives at his destination safely and the Count is all too eager to buy the proposed property, especially after he sees a photo of Hutter's pretty young wife Ellen. Hutter soon realizes the evil he's dealing with and is locked away while Orlok

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An iconic scene of Count Orlok’s shadow as he ascends a stairway. The Hay Lake School Museum will host an outdoor showing of the 1922 vampire classic “Nosferatu” Friday, October 13, at 7 p.m.

to Wisbourg. As Orlok travels to Wisbourg, plague descends in his wake and the people of Wisbourg begin to sense

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“Nosferatu” was an unauthorized adaptation of Bram Stoker’s “Dracula” (1897) but various names and other details were changed from the original novel.

The film was dubbed a “sensation” by critics of the time and is considered the first classic vampire movie. Director Robert Eggers (“The Witch”) is set to direct a remake in 2019.

This event is for all ages and is free. Families are encouraged to bring their children out for a movie night under the stars. Bring a chair, blanket, snacks and enjoy the show.

The Hay Lake School Museum is located at 14020 195th St N, Marine on St Croix, MN 55047.

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Washington County Investigations Commander Andrew Ellickson reviewed findings from the investigation and answered questions at a public hearing in May Township last week.

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The May Town Board has banned target shooting at the property from which authorities believe a bullet was shot into a Marine on St. Croix home in August.

After a public hearing last Thursday, during which the board reviewed evidence and heard testimony, board members agreed to limit firearm use on the property to air rifles and shotguns SEE BAN, PAGE 2

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ELEMENTARY: Foundation offers support FROM PAGE 1

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High waters Water levels rose high at the river landing in Marine over the weekend. A temporary no-wake rule was declared from Taylors Falls to Prescott as river levels rose above 683 feet in Stillwater on Saturday.

BAN: May board limits gun use at property FROM PAGE 1

(with shells or slugs for deer hunting from a tree stand).

The ban will remain in effect until or unless the property owners come back to the board with a plan for safe target shooting and the board approves it.

Many individuals involved in the case were at the hearing, including the property owners (who were not at the property at the time of the incident), the man who organized the

target-shooting event, and the Powells, whose home was shot.

Some new information came to light. At first, authorities believed two bullets were shot into the Marine on St. Croix home. They now believe that one bullet entered and hit the wall in two parts. The bullet has been sent to the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension for analysis.

The Messenger will have more detailed coverage of the hearing in the next edition.

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to build in value, SEEF gives away 5 percent each year. “This year, our seventeenth, we’re able to give $8,300,â€? said Lindberg. “We slowly build every year. That’s the concept behind it. ‌ Since 2001 we’ve given away almost $60,000.â€?

The grants, awarded to teachers, help fill gaps left by district funding shortfalls. “The idea behind the foundation is that we supplement what’s already going on in the schools,â€? said the organization’s president, Amy Larsen. “The grant requests come from teachers. ‌ They can come directly to us and request a grant.â€?

The grants have helped fund everything from smart boards and iPads to guided-reading materials and physical education equipment. “I have two kids who have grad from Scandia and one there now,â€? said Larsen. â€œâ€Ś I’m very grateful to the people who started this fund.â€?

The foundation does a “back to school� fund drive every fall, through the end of the year. This year, for every 10 donations they’re putting up a letter outside the school. Eventually they hope it will spell “Scandia Elementary.� “We’re trying different things to increase visibility,� said Lindberg, “so community members know the support the community is giving the school. It’s neat that an elementary school has it’s own endowment.�

Lindberg sees support of education as part of the community’s heritage. “There has always been a strong commitment to schools in Scandia,� he said. “Early people here wanted to have schools. They really thought it was very important. Many people here backing the

“Communities need their school so badly,â€? he said. â€œâ€Ś The better we can make our school here the more likely it will be that kids will want to come here and attend. From a business standpoint and personal standpoint. ‌ I think a community that doesn’t have a school doesn’t have much of an identi-

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James Lindberg, a SEEF founding member who went to Hay Lake School for ďŹ ve years and Goose Lake School for one, holds a photo of the Goose Lake schoolhouse.

Lindberg said Scandia has a longstanding committment to education and its rural schools.

school in our community are from families that remember that.�

He added that schools are a hub for community and essential to attracting young families.

ty. We need to have this in our community to grow.�

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The event is a sequel, of sorts, to a May 2016 ride to benefit the memorial. “It will be a great afternoon,� said Wilson of the upcoming event. “Meister’s really did step up. They’ve done this

now two years in a row. ‌ Scott (Taylor, owner) and Amy (Kotzmacher, general manager) really took the initiative on this. ... The event is important to help offset additional costs.�

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When the memorial is complete, organizers plan to hold a dedication ceremony. “We’ve had another slight delay of getting the granite completed, but hopefully by the time of the fundraiser the memorial will be finished,�

Wilson said. “If all goes well information about the dedication ceremony will be available at the event.�

Wilson expressed a sense of satisfaction with the project. “I feel like I’ve been talking about this for years — and I have been,â€? he said. “But now it’s almost done. “The money for this has come from the community,â€? he added. â€œâ€Ś That’s the way it should be. It’s a community memorial and the community has done it. ‌ I think it represents the community well. We’re pretty proud of it.â€?

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Buckthorn and Earthworms

Books & Biscotti

Did you know that NONE of the earthworms in Minnesota are native to here? And that both earthworms and buckthorn results in fewer animals and plants in our woods? What if these two organisms actually benefit each other and compound their negative effects on Minnesota’s forests? Come hear Friends of the Mississipi River ecologist Alex Roth discuss these topics and their importance for restoration of Minnesota forests. Friends of Scandia Parks & Trails Free Lecture Series will hold their third event October 12, Thursday 6:30 (lecture starts at 7:00) at Prairie Restoration Inc. in Scandia. Prairie Restoration is located at 21120 Ozark Ave N, Scandia, MN 55073.

DFL East Metro Senior Caucus Marita Bujold will be the featured speaker at the Thurs., Oct. 12, meeting at 11:30 a.m. at Sgt. Pepper’s Bar and Grill (930 Helena Ave., N., Oakdale). Bujold will be speaking on a “Farm Bill for Everyone.” A community Food, Water & Farm Bill that is economically designed for publicly funded, climate-ready communities. All are welcome to attend. Participants buy their own lunch and are eligible for a door prize.

OCTOBER 14

The annual Books & Biscotti author event will feature Sue Leaf, who wrote Potato City among other books. This free event at Osceola Public Library is open to the public and sponsored

by The Friends. Fabulous biscotti, good program and conversation.

6 p.m. FFI: 715-294-2310.

Autumn Colors at Arcola Mills Arcola Mills will be open to the public on Sat., Oct. 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Join us for this opportunity to admire the fall colors, tour the mansion, walk the trails, meet members of the Pictures of Stillwater Facebook group, and check out the antique cars on display! Tamarack Gallery and Framing will have an on-site exhibit featuring photos from around Stillwater.

These photographs make perfect gifts for any nature lover or fan of the St. Croix Valley. Bring your own camera to capture your own memories of this beautiful historic site Refreshments will be provided.

NOVEMBER 2 Church of Felons

Wild River 5K Get outdoors for a walk or a run amid beautiful fall color at the Wild River 5K Otter Trotter Run/Walk. The race starts at 10 a.m. from the picnic shelter. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.

Registration forms can downloaded at www. friendsofwildriver.org or picked up at the park.

Wild River State Park is located 15 miles east of North Branch and 12 miles north of Taylors Falls just off of Highway 95 near Almelund. A park vehicle permit is required.

Addressing opioid addiction

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The Scandia-Marine Lions Club presents Dr. Eric Haake, chief of medicine at Regions Hospital in St. Paul. The club invites community members to hear Haake talk about opioid addiction., but asks that people call to reserve a spot: 815-6922013. Meeting begins at 8 .m. No charge.

The October camera club meeting is at 7 p.m. at the Chisago County Government Center in Center City. The meeting room is on the bottom floor. The program is “Photographing the St. Croix River” presented by Mike Chrun. He will be talking about locations and times to photograph the river from Wild River State Park to William O’ Brien

Camera Club

‘Shamu, Splash & Solemn’ “Shamu, Splash & Solemn,” the newly released memoir of Carole Stoa Senn of Stillwater, is a story about her heroic life as a poet, master horsewoman, and survivor of domestic gun violence and a tragic brain illness. A book launch and reading will be held 2:30 p.m. Sun., Oct. 15, at the Zephyr Depot Theatre (601 Main St. N., Stillwater). Free admission and light refreshments.

State Park. In addition, Mike will touch on some basics like composition and light; as well as discussing his approach in trying to improve as a photographer.

The solon topic for photo discussions is “Beautiful Minnesota.”

Photographers of all interests and abilities are welcome.

Rudi’s photographs are on display in the Marine Community Library from September through October. See: www. northshorephotoart. com 7 p.m. Free. All are welcome. Light refreshments will be served.

Marine Village Hall (121 Judd Street, Marine on Saint Croix) in the Council Chambers.

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Out the Back Door — Artist Reception

Collective Goods fundraiser

Marine on St. Croix’s Rudi Hargesheimer will present images from his “out the back door” walks and discuss when, where, how and why his photos become art, not just snapshots.

The Partners of OMC will be having a gift and book fundraiser, Collective Goods (formerly known as Books are Fun) on Wed. Oct 25 (9-5) and Thurs Oct 26 (9-3) at Osceola Medical Center Cascade Room.

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The fourth season of the Marine Documentary Film Nights continues with a free screening of “Church of Felons.”

It will be shown at the Marine Village Hall on Thursday, November 2, at 7 pm. The popular free screenings of documentary films are sponsored by the Marine Film Society and the Marine Community Library.

“Church of Felons” follows four recovering addicts in a rural Wisconsin church who agree to reveal hidden truths about their criminal pasts. The series will feature three more unique screenings on the first Thursday of the month in December, January and February. Each film in the series is free and open to the public.

NOVEMBER 9 Craft Sale

will be hosting their annual vendor and craft sale fundraiser on Thursday, November 9.

The event takes place from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in the conference rooms at Osceola Medical Center.

ONGOING Donate books Help fill the library at River Grove Elementary!

Donate new or gently used children’s books.

Drop sites are located at Marine Town Hall, Christ Lutheran Church and Sal’s. Thank you for your support.

Stillwater support group for families NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental Illness) sponsors free support groups for families who have a relative with a mental illness. Led by trained facilitators who have a family member with mental illness, the support groups help families develop better coping skills and find strength through sharing their experiences. The group meets on the first and third Mondays of each month, 6:30 to 8 p.m., at the Stillwater Library, 224 Third St. N., in Margaret Rivers Room A. Please use the Third Street entrance and free parking ramp.

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

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Free at any cost?

“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.” – First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

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his paragraph, adopted 226 years ago, as part of the Bill of Rights, has ensured that Americans have the right to disagree without being punished by the government. It has worked out fairly well over the past two centuries. But with the changing media landscape and suggestions by the president that libel laws be relaxed, what’s the future of free speech and a free press?

Last week I attended a lecture by David McGraw, Deputy General Counsel for the New York Times. McGraw spoke at the University of Minnesota.

His lecture is part of an ongoing series on media law and ethics funded by the Silha Center.

McGraw gained notoriety a year ago when he responded to lawyers from the Trump campaign they demanded the Times Publisher after remove an article “Two Women Say Donald Trump Touched Them Tom Stangl Inappropriately” from their website, issue a full and immediate retraction and apology. His response, posted by the Times on their website, went viral.

McGraw’s response to the lawyers from the Trump campaign was posted online by the Times.

McGraw asserted that the essence of a libel claim is the protection of one’s reputation and that the article did not damage Mr. Trump’s reputation, because he had already done that himself. McGraw cited several incidents that supported his claim.

McGraw’s letter said “We did what the law allows: We published newsworthy information about a subject of deep public concern. If Mr. Trump disagrees, if he believes that American citizens had no right to hear what these women had to say and that the law of this country forces us and those who would dare to criticize him to stand silent or be punished, we welcome the opportunity to have a court set him straight.”

McGraw discussed the historical media landscape and the current state of the media, where anyone can become a publisher online. He argued, convincingly in my opinion, that even the most vile expressions of speech need to be protected.

He asserted that everyone, including hate groups, have the right to express their thoughts, and those who would defend free speech need to defend all speech. If the government would choose to get involved, the path to regulated speech would be swift and irreversible.

McGraw touched on the European Union’s ruling to a person’s “right to be forgotten,” where persons could petition Google to remove news items about them from search results.

The most common item that people want to be “forgotten” online? Wedding announcements. Yes, instead of being honest, people choose to risk free speech rights so they don’t have to have an uncomfortable discussion about their past.

The current libel laws have served our nation well and even President-elect Trump backpedaled on rolling the law back when it was pointed out that people would then be able to sue him for his statements.

We must continue to assert our rights and protections under the law. Any attempt to curb speech is an attack on all of us.

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

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Unsalvageable libraries To the editor,

I am trying to decide what is more shocking: a 27 year old Washington County library building is obsolete and “unsalvageable” … or that the

new construction will be expected to last only 50 years. (“Architects Chosen to Oversee Rebuilding Park Grove and Wildwood Libraries”

story, Oct. 4 Messenger).

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Past tents, present tents

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he Fish Whisperer bought a new tent. Not so much because he wanted to but more because he had to. It was kind of my fault but not really. I find fun things to do and Jon wants to come along. It started out to be a kayak smallmouth fishing adventure that was just too long. My son Josh handled it; he’s in the prime of his life while Jon and I are in the fourth quarter of our games.

We were all bushed, full of food and ready to crash into our tents as the campfire wound down. Jon was asleep as soon as his head hit the pillow. That was the problem.

Jon forgot to close his tent door. To matters worse it was right in Wild River make the middle of mosquito season and they were hungry. Jon looked about Trails five pounds lighter when he crawled out of his tent the next morning.

Jim Bennett The mosquitos were so full of McCorckle plasma they couldn’t fly.

Morning dew was heavy so Jon just rolled up his tent and tossed it in the back of his van.

Later Jon explained, “I had folded the tent up with

all the blood laden mosquito’s still inside, call it mosquito murder. A couple days later I remembered to unpack and open up the tent after I had regained my strength from loss of blood. It looked like that video game of mortal battle had happened inside my tent.

That tent had become a biohazard.”

Fast forward to this year’s duck camp when I found out Jon had bought a new tent and donated his old tent to science. That past tent was more of a summer tent and big enough to sleep four grown lumberjacks and an ox. Feeling the cold more at age 68 he found a tent that said it was an all season tent, good for all weather, even winter. Jon even bought a tent heater!

Jon decided years ago to use an inflatable mattress. Let me rephrase that, inflatable bed about a foot or more high when fully inflated. The problem with his bed was that it deflated right after it was full of air unless you were laying on it. The big mattress worked great in the old tent because the tallest lumberjack could stand up in it with his ox. Not with Jon’s new tent. Somehow Corky missed the fact that it was only 3 foot high inside!!

Now Jon is in the present tent watching the bed SEE BENNETT, PAGE 5

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Pair foods with wine, not the other way around

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ast week, I had the pleasure of attending a very special wine tasting event at the University of Wisconsin-Stout.

Dr. Peter A. D’Souza stood in front of a room full people from all over the state of Wisconsin and led everyone though the proper way to taste, smell and serve wine. I was so impressed; I’m looking into taking one of the wine classes he teaches at UW-Stout.

I learned more about wine, grapes and food paring in one hour than I have studying and reading about it for over ten years.

D’Souza explained, it’s about seeing, smelling, tasting and texture— those are things you can’t learn from a book!

Wild Chow At each table, he had set four glasses of wine. Two reds and two Lisa Erickson white wines in front of a large plate containing all different kinds of berries, apple, lemon, peach and cheese. Additionally, he had a large glass of water and a small loaf of bread to cleanse our palate after each tasting.

The white chardonnay paired with apples and it was amazing how the you could taste the apple in the wine after tasting the apple. Then, he had us taste the lemon. I couldn’t believe the difference.

The chardonnay actually tasted sweet. Then, again the same with a Riesling wine and the peach.

Next, he said if you really want to surprise yourself choose your wine first and then pair it with the foods that compliment it. Wow! What a difference that makes.

While I don’t have enough room to go into full detail, here I encourage anyone with an interest in knowing and understanding wines to look into the wine tasting offerings around the Twin Cities and Western Wisconsin. It will change the way you pair foods and wines.

Here is my new fall favorite. Chardonnay paired with apple chicken.

Once again, the truth shall

Set Raymond free!

The ladies in Caroline’s Beauty Salon were on pins and needles after hearing Raymond Cooper, host of the daily radio talk show, “Renderings with Raymond,” utter the chilling words, “I have the biggest news flash in Lennox Valley history,” just after Vera Penrod announced that Elbert Lee Jones and Marvin Walsh were scurrying into the radio station across the street.

While all the good ladies in Caroline’s were getting their hair just right for Sunday services, Iris Long, editor of Lennox Valley Hometown News, was sitting down at her desk to write what might be the most important story of her career.

With four days before Hometown News went to press, Iris knew it would take a miracle for Marvin and Elbert Lee to keep the news from Cooper that Jones had just confessed to being part of an egg price-fixing scheme hatched by none other than Raymond Cooper himself.

That’s when Long heard Raymond’s announcement about the upcoming news flash. Her heart sank. She had dealt with the valley’s most prominent celebrity long before he bought the town’s only radio station and ran for mayor. Cooper was notorious for getting himself into trouble and, just as quickly, fi nding a way to escape the consequences of his actions.

Iris took her fingers off the keyboard and waited. There was nothing more for her to do.

Back at the radio station, the frantic atmosphere had calmed

a bit. In the background, the old gospel hymn “Trust and Obey” played. Raymond had told his listening audience seconds earlier that he had been inspired by his conversation with the previous on-air guest, Brother Jacob, to play a few gospel tunes. In reality, he needed time to scheme.

A few moments earlier, as Jacob exited the station’s front door, Marvin and Elbert Lee almost knocked the young pastor over as they hurried into the lobby while “top of the hour” commercials were playing over the air.

“What has gotten into you?” blared Raymond as his winded friends caught their breath.

“Elbert Lee has gone and done it this time,” Marvin shot back.

“He told that newspaper editor that you were behind the egg price deal.”

“Exactly what did he say?” asked Cooper.

Marvin answered, “He said it was ‘that radio man’s fault.’”

“That was all he said?” asked Cooper.

“Wasn’t that enough?” Walsh shot back.

Cooper told everyone to calm down. “Give me a minute to think,” he said coolly.

And think he did. Raymond always had an idea. The more trouble he seemed to get out of, the more his listening audience praised him as their champion.

Cooper knew he just needed the right angle.

As the final hymn played, Raymond heard the words of the gospel favorite just as his listeners heard it, “Be of sin the double cure. Save from wrath and make

me pure.”

As the final chorus of the hymn played, Raymond went over the plan one last time with the two farmers. Elbert Lee was having such a hard time staying calm that Cooper finally told him to go sit in the lobby.

Word had spread throughout the town, and more than twothirds of the good folks of Lennox Valley were sitting by their radios waiting for the news flash.

“Welcome back, friends,” Raymond began. “I now know why the good Lord led me to play those calming tunes a moment ago. He must have known what was about to happen.”

Iris could hardly believe her ears. Just how was Cooper going to get out of this mess?

Cooper continued, “I’m siting in the studio with Marvin Walsh and Elbert Lee Jones, two respected farmers and leaders of our community. They’ve come to me, wanting to confess something to all the good folks in our valley.”

You could hear a pin drop in Caroline’s Beauty Salon as everyone listened.

“It seems,” continued Raymond, “that my prayer earlier in the show caused these two to do some real soul searching. Elbert Lee just told me they felt led to come here to tell the citizens of our community that, while largely due to issues with the Federal Reserve, they feel some responsibility for the rise in egg prices over the past two years in our community.”

Iris sank in her seat.

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4 chicken breasts with skin and bones removed 1 small onion, sliced 1 celery stalk, sliced 2 sour apples, like Haralson, thinly sliced ¼ cup butter 1 clove garlic, minced 2 Tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped ½ cup good quality Chardonnay 3 Tbsp. whipped cream Salt and pepper to taste

business meeting.

The mission of the Nordic Dancers is to explore, practice and show the differences in traditional dances that are unique to regional communities in the Norwegian, Swedish, Danish and Finnish countries. Unlike dances that follow set patterns, the regional variations focus on intricate footwork. The Nordic Dancers mission is to keep alive those

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

In a large fry pan, over high heat, sauté chicken on both sides until golden brown. Remove and set aside covered. Add apples, celery and onion. Cook for 5 minutes until tender. Add garlic and cook for 1 additional minute. Add Chardonnay and simmer for 5 minutes until liquid is reduced by 1/3. Add the chicken back to the dish by setting the breasts on top of cooked veggies and apples. Cook in oven for another 10 minutes, until chicken is cooked throughout, being careful not to over cook.

Plate chicken on serving platter. Put the pan back on the stove over high heat; add cream, parsley and salt & pepper to taste. Cook until cream is heated; spoon apples-veggies and sauce over the chicken and serve. This dish goes well with any kind of potatoes, but mashed are my favorite!

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fill up with air. When it’s inflated he realizes his bed is half way to the ceiling he knows he is going to struggle to get inside. After all the air leaks out it’s time for plan two. From what I recall and from the sounds I heard from the tent Jon was laying on the bed when he hits the inflate button. It’s like a fast ride on an elevator; Jon is being rushed to the top floor. I’m not sure if he got pinned against the ceiling or not. He convinced his dog to enter but Nala slept on the floor. The last thing I heard Jon say was he going to look for a new tent! “It might be two man tent, but they can’t sleep in it at the same time!”

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

rich music and dance traditions that might otherwise disappear.

After watching the Nordic Dancers, the menu is soup, pie and ice cream. And, of course, Norwegian coffee.

Guests are always welcome at the Sons of Norway meetings.

Vennelag is dedicated to keeping Norwegian Heritage alive.

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On Tuesday, October 17, the Nordic Dancers will perform Scandinavian folk dances at the meeting of Vennelag 1-546, Sons of Norway.

The meeting is at 7 p.m. in the Lindstrom Community Center (13330 Sylvan Avenue.

The business meeting will include the presentation of the Vennelag budget for 2018. The program by the Nordic Dancers will begin immediately after the

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Guided morning bird hikes continue Oct. 14 at Big Marine Park Reserve A rotating schedule of bird hikes will be in Washington County Parks in 2017, with the next one 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Saturday, Oct. 14, at Big Marine Park Reserve, meeting at the playground with parking in the playground parking lot.

Learn to identify the birds that call the St. Croix Valley home and contribute to citizen science data collection by completing bird count surveys with the guide. The surveys collected will assist the county’s Natural Resources team and related work in conjunction with the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Fund grant.

The one-hour guided hikes take place on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Dates and locations include: • Nov. 18 at Pine Point Park, meeting at the Trailhead Kiosk, with parking in the main parking lot; and • Dec. 9 at Lake Elmo Park Reserve, meeting at the Nordic Center Foyer,

mation; search “guided bird hikes” on the county website for more information.

The hikes will traverse turf, gravel, and paved trail depending on trail conditions. Participants should bring binoculars and dress for hiking and the weather. This program is free with a parks vehicle permit ($7/day or $30/annual) and is open to guests of all ages and abilities. ADA accommodations can be made as needed. All minors must be accompanied by an adult.

with parking at the Nordic Trailhead Lot. For Washington County park loca-

Progressives organize first Twin Cities forum for 2018 DFL gubernatorial race A consortium of politically progressive organizations is first out of the gate to present a gubernatorial candidate forum November 2. Sponsoring groups are Indivisible Marine on St. Croix, the St. Croix Valley Women’s Alliance, Indivisible Afton, Young Democrats of Stillwater and DFL Senate District 39.

All six candidates were invited: Tim Walz, Paul Thissen, Rebecca Otto, Chris Coleman, Erin Murphy and Tina Liebling. All candidates have confirmed their attendance except Chis Coleman at this time. This will be the first Twin Cities forum for the 2018 candidates.

Moderating the event will be Pam Neary. Neary was a DFL MN House member from 1992-94, a campaign manager for two governors’ campaigns and has been an advisor to local and women candidates for 20 years. Neary will lead the discussion starting with an overview of the caucus and convention process and how it relates to the candidates on stage.

Because there has been a significant spike in civic engagement, particularly after the Women’s March, the forum will briefly explain how people can get involved at the local and statewide levels.

Event chair Wendy Ward felt it was important to offer this forum early for two reasons.

“We really want to ride the coattails of people getting engaged and involved in politics, whether it be emailing, tweeting, visiting their representatives, going after local level seats or even candidate consideration,” she said. “Secondly, we wanted to present these candidates before the caucusing–convention process is in full swing so that engagement in that critical process is possible. Our goal for the evening is to fire up and inform the audience.”

Indivisible groups are local, grassroots and progressive chapters working to create change. There are some 75 Indivisible chapters in Minnesota.

DFL SD39 represents Washington County. Young Democrats of Stillwater are students at Stillwater High School.

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tions, see www.co.washington.mn.us/ parks. Under park locations, find a county map with park contact infor-

For questions, call 651-430-8370 or email at parks@co.washington.mn.us.

Find Washington County Parks on Facebook at Washington County Parks | Official, on Twitter @WashCoParksMN and @WashCoTrails, and on Instagram @ WashCoParksMN.

School property taxes down 5.2 percent for district residents On Sept. 21, at the Forest Lake Area Schools School Board meeting, Director of Business Services Larry Martini announced that school property taxes for district residents will be down 5.2 percent for 2017 payable 2018.

Martini shared an official document from the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) that indicated the 2016 payable 2017 school property taxes came out to a little more than $23.2 million and the 2017 payable 2018 came out to a little more than $22 million. That provides FLAS residents a $1.2 million reduction in school property taxes.

A look at proposed tax levy documents from the MDE for

surrounding school districts indicates that most districts are increasing their tax levies: Anoka Hennepin is up 3.4 percent; Centennial is up 10.8 percent; White Bear Lake is up 7.0 percent; Mahtomedi is up 0.7 percent; Stillwater is up 0.4 percent; and Chisago Lakes is up 21.9 percent.

“Given this 5 percent reduction in school property taxes and a rising tax base, many of our residents and businesses will see a 7 to 8 percent reduction in the school tax portion of their proposed property tax bills when the counties mail them out this November,” Martini told the School Board. “We will remain one of the lowest taxing school districts in

the metropolitan area.”

However, the district does plan to ask voters for a $4.9 million increase to the annual operating levy and a $9 million facilities bond during the Nov. 7 election.

The levy increase would bring $750 more per pupil in annual funding. The facilities bond would be used to improve the district’s arts and athletics facilities.

If approved, the operating levy would increase property taxes by about $284 per year on a $250,000 house. The facilities bond would increase property taxes by $11 for 20 years for a home of the same value.

DNR on the lookout for rare bumble bee Most people try to avoid bumble bees; Erica Hoaglund goes looking for them.

A biologist with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ Nongame Wildlife Program, Hoaglund is on the lookout for the increasingly rare rusty-patched bumble bee. Earlier this year, it became the first bumble bee to be placed on the federal list of endangered species. In response, states within the bee’s historic range, like Minnesota, have been conducting surveys to get a more detailed picture of its status.

On a warm, sunny morning, Hoaglund and fellow biologist Luke Groff wade into a patch of thistles and other flowering plants in the Sand Dunes State Forest near Zimmerman. The air is still and quiet,

except for the chirping of birds in a nearby oak tree and a faint buzzing everywhere. Just the week before, Groff had

modern times, and the two are hoping to confirm the bee’s presence through further sightings.

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spotted a rusty-patched in the vicinity, the first documented occurrence for Sherburne County in

Some of Minnesota’s 23 species of bumble bees are easily identified on the wing. Others

require closer inspection. Hoaglund holds an open plastic vial about two inches in diameter in her left hand and a cylinder of foam in her right. She brings the two parts of the “squeeze box” together around a bee perched on a flower and pushes the foam into the vial, capturing the insect inside so she can get a good look.

After identifying it as a common two-spotted bumble bee, she lets it go, then repeats the process.

“Eastern, half-black, perplexus, tri-colored, brown-belted,” she rattles off an inventory of what she sees. “There’s a gazillion bees out here.

They get really focused on the task at hand. I’ve never been stung.”

Before the 1990s, the rusty-patched bumble SEE BUMBLE BEE, PAGE 13

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Foundation accepting proposals addressing water quality or substance abuse

Stillwater Area Foundation, a community foundation, is now accepting grant applications from area non-profit organizations for its 2017 grant awards.

This year’s awards will be issued to support local projects and activities addressing water quality or substance abuse.

As a community foundation, part of the organization’s role is to keep a pulse on the area’s current and emerging needs and concerns. This year’s grant focus, selected by the foundation’s board of directors, is based on insight gathered during recent forums seeking input from local residents, non-profits and civic leaders.

Non-profit organizations involved in environmental activities relating to water quality or social services addressing substance abuse within the greater Stillwater area, which covers approximately the same area as school District 834 (north of highway 94) are encouraged to apply.

The submission deadline for proposals is October

31, 2017. Grants up to $5,000 will be awarded in December.

Last year, Stillwater Area Foundation issued grants to several social services organizations to support their work in addressing mental health issues affecting children and youth. Stillwater Area Foundation’s core areas of focus include education, human services, the arts, civic projects, youth and the environment. It supports community needs and quality of life through the annual Great Ideas competition held every spring.

Applications may be accessed at www.stillwaterareafoundation.org.

For more information, contact Stillwater Area Foundation at 715-3869490 or info@stillwaterareafoundation.org.

Stillwater Area Foundation is a community foundation affiliated with the St. Croix Valley Foundation. To learn more, please visit Stillwater Area Foundation at www. stillwaterareafoundation. org.

MnDOT announces availability of $7.5 million in grants for local community projects Minnesota communities, schools and their partners in Greater Minnesota are invited to apply for funding for projects that enhance local transportation goals, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.

A total of $7.5 million is available through the Transportation Alternatives solicitation, a competitive grant program for Greater Minnesota communities, schools and regional agencies to fund pedestrian and bicycle facilities, historic preservation, Safe Routes to School and more programs.

To apply, applicants must submit a letter of intent describing the key components of their project. A regional representative will contact applicants to help review the project proposal and the steps necessary for delivering a federally funded project. Local communities and regional agencies will then submit a full grant application.

Grant solicitation timeline: • Oct. 31, 2017 – Deadline for applicants to submit letters of intent.

• Jan. 12, 2018 – Deadline for applicants to submit full applications.

• April 16, 2018 – Grant recipients announced.

For grant details see the Transportation Alternatives website at http://www.mndot.gov/ta/.

The Metropolitan Council conducts a biennial solicitation for the seven-county Twin Cities Metro Area applications. Its most recent solicitation was in 2016; selected projects were announced in January 2017.

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Scandia Fire and Rescue Open House Fire Prevention Week at Scandia Fire Station • 15040 Scandia Trail North • Scandia, MN 55073 Tuesday October 10, from 5 to 7p.m.

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Fire Prevention Week Open House October 10, 6 to 8 p.m. at Marine on St. Croix Fire Hall This year’s prevention week theme is “Every Second Counts: Plan Two Ways Out.� Today’s home fires spread more rapidly than years ago due to the ma-

terials used in modern home furnishings and lightweight construction.

A home escape plan includes: • Working smoke alarms on every level of the home, in every bedroom and near all sleeping areas. • Two ways out of every room, usually a door and a window, with a clear path to an outside meeting place (like a tree, light pole or mailbox) that’s a safe distance from the home. • Home escape plans should be prac-

ticed twice a year by all members of the household.

The Marine on St. Croix Firefighters and EMTs will be at River Grove Elementary School and Red Bridge Preschool during Fire Prevention Week visiting with the students and discussing escape plans.

The Fire Department will also be having an open house on Tuesday, October 10 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Marine Fire Department hall, spreading the

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STATE OF MINNESOTA DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF HENNEPIN FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Case Type: Renewal of Judgment Vision Bank nka VisionBank Plaintiffs/Judgment Creditors v.

Edward J. Charpentier, III Defendant/Judgment Debtor SUMMONS This summons is directed to the above-named defendant, Edward J. Charpentier, III. 1. You are being sued. The Plaintiff has started a lawsuit against you.

The Plaintiff’s Complaint against you is attached to this summons. Do not throw these papers away. They are official payers that affect your rights.

You must respond to this lawsuit even though it may not yet be filed with the Court and there may be no court file number on this summons.

2. You must reply within 20 days to protect your rights. You must give or mail to the person who signed this summons a written response called an Answer within 20 days of the date on which you received this Summons. You must send a copy of your Answer to the person who signed this summons located: Christopher M. Daniels, Esq. Gregory L. Singleton, Esq. 888 Colwell Building 123 North Third Street Minneapolis, MN 55401 3. You must respond to each claim.

The Answer is your written response to the Plaintiff’s Complaint. In your Answer you must state whether you agree or disagree with each paragraph of the Complaint. If you believe the Plaintiff should not be given everything asked for in the Complaint, you must say so in your Answer.

4. You will lose your case if you do not send a written response to the complaint to the person who signed this summons. If you do not Answer within 20 days you will lose this case. You will not get to tell your side of the story, and the Court may decide against you and award the Plaintiff everything asked for in the complaint. If you do not want to contest the claims stated in the complaint, you do not need to respond. A default judgment can then be entered against you for the relief requested in the complaint.

5. Legal assistance. You may wish to get legal help from a lawyer. If you do not have a lawyer, the Court Admin-

istration may have information about places where you can get legal assistance. Even if you cannot get legal help, you must still provide a written Answer to protect your rights or you may lose the case.

6. Alternative dispute resolution. The parties may agree to or be ordered to participate in an alternative dispute resolution process under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice. You must still send your written response to the Complaint even if you expect to use alternative means of resolving this dispute.

Dated: September 22, 2017.

PARKER DANIELS KIBORT LLC By: s/Gregory L. Singleton Christopher M. Daniels, Esq. $271809 Gregory L. Singleton, Esq. #395661 888 Colwell Building 123 North Third Street Minneapolis, MN 55401 (612) 355-4100 daniels@parkerdk.com singleton@parkerdk.com Attorneys for Plaintiff/Judgment Creditor Vision Bank nka Vision Bank Acknowledgement The undersigned hereby acknowledges that costs, disbursements, and reasonable attorney and witness fees may be awarded pursuant to Minn. Stat. Section 549.21, Subdivision 2 to the party against whom the allegations in the pleading are settled. s/Gregory L. Singleton Gregory L. Singleton, Esq. #395661 Published in The Country Messenger September 27, October 4 and October 11, 2017

MINNESOTA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION Minnesota Statutes 322C 1. Statement that the Minnesota firm elects to operate and acknowledges that it is subject to Minnesota Statues, Chapter 319B.01 to 319B.12.

2. List the professional service the organization is authorized to provide under Minnesota Statues, Chapter 318B, subd 19. The undersigned organizer(s), in order to form a Limited Liability Company under Minnesota Statues, Chapter 322C adopt the following:

Article 1 – Name of Limited Liability Company Stacy Lea Photography, LLC Article II – Registered Office Address and Agent (A Registered Office Address is Required): 8674 Jamaca Ave. N., Grant, MN 55082.

Registered Agent at the above address is: Stacy L. Elsholtz.

Artile III – Duration The period of duration for this limited liability company shall be perpetual.

Article IV – Organizers (Required) 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: Stacy L. Elsholtz, 8674 Jamaca Ave. N., Grant, MN 55082.

Dated August 31, 2017.

Filed with the State of Minnesota.

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MARINE ON ST. CROIX PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING TUESDAY OCTOBER 31, 2017 7:40PM – 121 JUDD ST. VILLAGE HALL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday October 31, 2017 at 7:40pm to consider a Conditional Use Permit for an Accessory Apartment and a Front Yard Variance for Christian and Anne Minich at 280 Cherry Street.

Dated this 3rd day of October, 2017

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Construction at Scandia Elementary In the last couple of weeks there has been a flurry of activity in the construction site for the new mechanical wing on the east side of the Scandia Elementary School. The old blacktop was removed, footings were added, and concrete was poured. Last week they worked on the foundation walls. The students enjoy watching the action and there are many who would love to try their hand at driving all the big machines.

CLUES ACROSS 1. Plural of ascus 5. Repents 11. British School 12. Adhesive to catch birds 15. Male children 16. Oil company 17. Intestinal 19. Money slogan 24. 2nd tone 25. In actual truth 26. Belgian-French River 27. Rural Free Delivery 28. Midway between S and SE 29. Texas armadillo 30. 2nd largest Hawaiian island 31. Pile up 33. Changes liquid to vapor 34. Yemen capital 37. Byways 38. V-shaped cut 39. Painting on dry plaster 42. Daminozide 43. Papa’s partner 44. __ -fi: fiction/movie genre 47. 1st Soviet space station 48. Latvian capital 49. Come into view 52. Blue Hen school 53. Maine water company 55. Picture & word puzzle 57. Atomic #18 58. Xiamen dialect 59. Being overzealous 62. One who did it (slang) 63. Night breathing noises 64. A minute amount (Scott) CLUES DOWN 1. Race of Norse gods 2. Large pebbles 3. Latin line dances 4. The inner sole of a shoe 5. A French abbot 6. Moves stealthily 7. An alternative 8. 39th state 9. Lotus sports car model

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“Offering things to see and do keeps visitors coming back and spending money,” Cynthia Messer, a University of Minnesota Tourism Center director, told the U of M Source magazine. “Those activities can also keep residents healthy and happy.”

For example, bicycle trails help

attract $780 million in annual economic activity statewide, according to Xinyi Qian, a University of Minnesota Extension tourism specialist who led economic analysis for a study commissioned by the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Public health researchers say the benefits of biking also reduce health care costs.

As the Extension Service indicates, cycling traffic can impact the local economy. This summer, over the Fourth of July weekend, Cycling Scandia Inc. surveyed 62 cyclists who peddled through

town. The results of this survey will be shared with residents in late October. But just a hint: cyclist like pie.

The goals of Cycling Scandia Inc. include meeting the needs of cyclists that currently come to Scandia as well as preparing for an influx of riders that is anticipated when the Gateway Trail connects to Scandia in approximately seven to ten years.

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Hwy. 97 at County Road 34 S.E. Forest Lake (651) 464-5249 Pastor: Rev. David Werner www.foresthillsumc.net 10:15 a.m. Sunday worship

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

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Sun. Mass 7:30 a.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.

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

Sunday Teen Service 7:00 p.m.

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

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

Kid’s Church during 9:45 service.

Wednesday Life Night schedule: Community Supper at 5:30 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. and 9:30 a.m. in Elim Sanctuary Christian education for all ages: 8:45 a.m.

Faith Lutheran Church (ELCA) Forest Lake (651) 464-3323 886 North Shore Drive Pastors: Rev. Philip Peterson, Rev. Paul Brown Sunday Worship: Traditional, 7:45 & 9:00 a.m.

Praise Service: 10:30 a.m.

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

Children’s Sunday School 10:45 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday School 9 & 10:30 a.m.

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

Sunday service 9:30 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church Franconia (651) 465-7345 Sunday Mass: 9:30 a.m.

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

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

St. Anne’s, Somerset 5 p.m.

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

St. Anne’s, Somerset 8 & 10 a.m.

St. Joseph’s, Osceola 10:30 a.m.

Call for weekday mass and reconciliation schedules.

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

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

Wednesday worship: 7 p.m.

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

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

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BUMBLE BEE: Minnesota DNR on the lookout for rare rusty-patched bumble bee FROM PAGE 6

bee was commonly found in 28 states across the Midwest and New England, as well as in Quebec, Ontario and Washington, D.C. Now it’s thought to exist in only about 13 states and Ontario, in scattered locations that represent about 10 percent of the species’ historic range. Places like Minnesota may provide a sort of last stronghold, because of the state’s mix of habitat types.

A number of factors seem to be contributing to rusty-patched bumble bee population declines, including pesticides, pathogens and habitat loss. Climate change may be having an effect, as spring arrives earlier and bees emerge before there are sources of nectar available to them. A Utah researcher believes a parasitic fungus is causing the bees to bloat and grow so fat they can’t mate. Even roads can play a role in bumble bee mortality, as more cars mean more bees are hit and killed.

“We don’t completely know why,” Hoaglund said.

“But we’re seeing huge declines and we think it’s likely these different factors are working together and magnifying each other.”

Important pollinators, bees of one sort or another are responsible for helping to produce nearly onethird of the foods we eat. Bumble bees, because of their size and strength, perform what’s known as “buzz pollination” – they rapidly vibrate their flight muscles while on a plant, causing the pollen to shake off the flower. Most other insects can’t do that. It’s a critical type of pollination for some plants with flowers that don’t fully open, such as tomatoes.

Other species of bumble bees, as well as honey bees and other pollinators, also are suffering declines, with the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation estimating that about one-quarter of North American bumble bee species may be at risk of extinction.

Taken together, the decline of pollinators could cause what biologists refer to as “cascading effects” and significant declines in a diversity of plants, insects and other animals that depend on each other in a web

of complex interactions.

By surveying for rusty-patched bumble bees, biologists such as those in DNR’s Nongame Wildlife Program hope to learn more about their habitat needs and preferences, and thereby better understand what’s causing their decline and how to reverse it. By identifying sites where the bees are currently found, steps may be taken to provide site-specific protections.

“Insects are the most diverse class of macro-organisms on this planet, but probably the one we know least about,” Hoaglund said. “If you’ve ever been stung by a bee, you might wonder why we’d worry about their survival. But if we don’t, our whole ecosystem could be in trouble, including ourselves.”

To learn more about rare bumble bees, check out “Bumble Bee Watch,” a citizen science effort to track and conserve North America’s bumble bees, at www. bumblebeewatch.org.

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Forest Lake MnDOT chooses EasyMile teacher wins award for autonomous shuttle bus project

The Minnesota Department of Transportation chose EasyMile, a France-based company specializing in driverless technology, to lead its autonomous shuttle bus pilot project. MnDOT announced in June it will begin testing the use of an autonomous shuttle bus in a cold weather climate.

“We’re excited to partner with EasyMile to help MnDOT test autonomous technology,” said Jay Hietpas, MnDOT state traffic engineer and project manager.

“Their expertise will help us learn how these

vehicles operate in a winter weather environment so we can advance this technology and position MnDOT and Minnesota as a leader.”

EasyMile, which has a location in Colorado, has conducted driverless technology cold weather tests in Finland and Norway. Minnesota will be their first cold weather test site in the U.S. EasyMile will use its EZ10 electric shuttle bus that has already transported 160,000 people more than 60,000 miles in 14 countries.

The shuttle was tested in various environments

and traffic conditions.

During these tests, the shuttle operated crashfree.

The shuttle operates autonomously at low speeds on pre-mapped routes. It can transport between six and 12 people.

Initially, it will be tested at MnROAD, which is MnDOT’s pavement test facility. Testing will include how the shuttle operates in snow and ice conditions, at low temperatures and on roads where salt is used.

Testing is scheduled to start in November and go through Febru-

ary 2018. The shuttle will also be showcased during the week of the 2018 Super Bowl.

Hietpas said 3M will also be a partner in the project so the company can research various connected vehicle concepts including sensor enhancement and advanced roadway safety materials. When optimized, these materials would aid in safe human and machine road navigation.

Read more about the autonomous shuttle bus pilot project at www.mndot.gov/autonomous.

Smith retires after 30 years Those were the days: acid washed jeans, leg warmers and huge earrings.

Mel Smith remembers them all the day she started working at Osceola Medical Center. This week she retires after 30 years as patient access coordinator.

“I remember guys wearing Hawaiian shirts with sports coats,” she said. “Can you imagine?”

When she started back in 1987, those fashions were all the rage.

New to television was “the Simpsons” and “Full House.” Top movies were “3 Men and a Baby” and “Fatal Attraction”. “Walk Like an Egyptian” by the Bangles and “I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)” by Whitney Houston were on the radio.

At the front desk, things also were different “HIPAA? Not sure what that was then. Maybe short for ‘hippopotamus?’”

Joking aside, she said the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 “offered wonderful protections for individuals' medical records and other personal health information. But when I started 30 years ago, I was introduced to a large, black scheduling book the size

Mel Smith

of my desk. And medical charts were pulled by the person sitting next to me and placed on a ledge that flagged a nurse that a patient was waiting.”

With today’s electronic medical record systems and complexities of care, she now relies on a double screen computer connected to a server.

“I use to make all of the appointments and check people in.

There was a time where I also would be asked to pick up patients from home if they didn’t have a ride. Once a week I would drive a patient into the Twin Cities for chemotherapy treatments.”

OMC CEO Tom Geskermann said, “Mel is one of those longterm employees who have helped make OMC what it is today.

Without people like Mel, this community would not have the quality medical center we have here today.”

CMO Rene Milner, MD, agreed, adding that Smith epitomizes the home-town feel of OMC. “Mel’s wonderful personality and care for patients has really made her the ‘face’ of OMC. Young or old, her soft and friendly approach really soothes your nerves and makes you feel at home.”

In the span of her career at OMC, Smith said she has “so many special memories to mention, to hold dear.” And funny anecdotes? “Where would I begin?

“I am so blessed by meeting each and every one of those patients, as well as each and every one I’ve worked with. Lots of changes have taken place, but it’s now time to spend the remaining years with my family.”

Devon Vojtech, a science teacher at Forest Lake Area High School, has been selected as this year’s recipient of the 2017 Formal Environmental Educator of the Year.

Vojtech teaches earth and space science at the high school, as well as meteorology, and serves as adviser to the Devon Vojtech school’s Environmental Club.

This award is presented by the Minnesota Association for Environmental Education (MAEE) Awards & Scholarship Committee. Vojtech was notified of this designation through an email from MAEE on Sept. 15.

“When I received an email with the award notification I was very surprised,” Vojtech said. “I learned a few days later that Summer Schwintek, the president of the Forest Lake High School Environmental Club, had nominated me for the award.”

The Environmental Educator of the Year award is presented to the recipient who exhibits innovative and exemplary effort in providing environmental education opportunities for general audiences.

Each year, MAEE reviews nominations for each of their four award areas and recipients are chosen by the criteria around their contributions to the field of environmental education and connecting students to concepts in environmental education.

“As the adviser of the Environmental Club, I am very proud of the club officers and members for their enthusiasm and environmental stewardship,” Vojtech said.

“The diverse environmental interests of our students have a common theme of education. Our students are proactive, passionate and excited to have a positive impact within the school district and community. I feel honored to represent the students of Forest Lake Area High School with the 2017 Formal Environmental Educator of the Year Award.”

Nearly 40 students attend the high school’s Environmental Club weekly meetings, which often include guest speakers from the community who are brought in to help educate and share environmental happenings. Twenty-one of those students will be participating in the upcoming YES! Fall Summit at St. John’s University.

Vojtech also noted her appreciation for the Environmental Club members, activities and support organizations, saying that without them, her award would not have been possible.

Vojtech will officially be recognized for the award at the MAEE Awards Social on Nov. 5, from 2 – 4 p.m. at Eastman Nature Center in Dayton, Minn.

MnDOT offers grants The Minnesota Department of Transportation is offering grants to establish a statewide network of Regional Transportation Coordinating Councils throughout Greater Minnesota. The councils will give transit users easier access to services.

MnDOT will work with local governments and other state agencies, through the Minnesota Council on Transportation Access, to fill transportation gaps, streamline access to transportation and provide more options of where and when to travel.

Eligible grant applicants include cities, counties, legislatively established transit commissions and authorities, regional development commissions and potential vendors.

A grant application

workshop will be held Nov. 9 from 10 a.m. to noon at the MnDOT St. Cloud headquarters, 3725 12th Street North.

Interested persons and organizations unable to attend should contact Sue Siemers, Greater Minnesota Mobility Management program coordinator, at susan. siemers@state.mn.us.

“The RTCCs will be consistent in their development but unique in their operations to meet the individual needs and characteristics of each region,” said Siemers. “Although the state of Minnesota provides many transportation services for its citizens, these services come in different forms and are administered by a range of organizations. These inconsistent connections among SEE MNDOT, PAGE 15

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Forest Lake grad receives human rights fellowship Hanna Valento, a 2013 Forest Lake Area High School graduate and former waitress at Meister’s Bar and Grill in Scandia, received the World Without Genocide Benjamin B. Ferencz Fellowship in Human Rights and Law for the 2017-2018 academic year.

The fellowship was granted on Sept. 26.

World Without Genocide is a human rights organization at Mitchell Hamline School of Law in St. Paul that promotes education and action to protect innocent people, prevent genocide, prosecute perpetrators, and remember those whose lives and cultures have been destroyed by genocide.

The fellowship provides financial support through World Without Genocide for work on core areas of human rights including re-

search, policy development, and action at local, state, national, and international levels.

The focus of the fellowship is advancing legis-

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lation to address gender discrimination and violence; promoting policies to combat climate change; and developing programs to support the International Criminal Court. Valento, who is in her second year of law

school, was selected for the fellowship to work on climate change policy at city, state, and organizational levels.

Valento received her bachelor’s degree in Global Studies and a minor in Spanish from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities in 2016, and she also studied at the University of Minnesota – Duluth. She has served as a Legislative Monitor for the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy and as a legal intern for The Legal Rights Center.

According to Valento’s LinkedIn profile, she worked at Meister’s from July 2015 through February 2016. She is now a law clerk for the Minnesota Department of Transportation and is scheduled to graduate from Mitchell Hamline School of Law in 2019.

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Grant solicitation timeline:

transportation providers result in gaps, redundancies and other system inefficiencies.”

Siemers said RTCCs will coordinate transportation services through a network of existing public, private and non-profit transportation providers. The RTCCs will consist of stakeholders interested in improving the mobility for older adults, individuals with disabilities, individuals with low incomes and military veterans.

• Feb. 15, 2018 – Deadline for applicants to submit letters of intent.

• March 31, 2018 – Deadline for application submittal.

• July 1, 2018 – Grant recipients announced.

Grant amounts are dependent upon an application criteria evaluation process but will range between $50,000 and $75,000.

For application information, go to http://www.mndot.gov/transit/ grants/RTCC/index.html.

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The American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood during Liver Awareness Month this October.

Upcoming blood donation opportunities: Thurs., Oct. 19, 2017 from 11:00 am – 5:00 pm at the Osceola Medical Center.

Donors can now save time at their next donation by using RapidPass to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, prior to arriving at the drive. To get started and learn more, visit redcrossblood.org/ RapidPass and follow the instructions on the site.

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At 8:21 a.m. a found dog was reported at the Big Marine Store.

At 1:12 p.m. a speeding violation was reported on Olinda Avenue.

At 3:13 p.m. a gas leak was reported on Mayberry Trail.

At 4:49 p.m. an erratic driver was reported on Scandia Trail.

At 6:57 p.m. a vehicle lockout was reported at Super America on Scandia Trail.

At 2:15 p.m. Warrants were issued on Ostrum Trail.

SEPTEMBER 30 At 9:25 a.m. a driving complaint was reported on Hwy. 95 and Nason Hill Road.

OCTOBER 3 At 9:33 a.m. suspicious activity was reported.

OCTOBER 4 At 7:48 p.m. a suspicious vehicle was reported on Holmes Street.

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damage was reported on Kirby Avenue.

At 7:27 p.m. a vehicle lockout was reported at William O’Brien State Park.

At 9:05 p.m. a fire was reported on Manning Trail.

At 1:40 p.m. a traffic violation was reported on Hwy. 97

SEPTEMBER 30 At 3:06 p.m. a driving complaint was reported on St. Croix Trail.

At 8:08 p.m. a car vs. deer incident was reported on Quinnell Avenue. at 9:47 p.m. a noise complaint was reported on 220th Street.

SEPTEMBER 29 At 10:24 a.m. a speeding violation was reported on Manning Trail.

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OCTOBER 2 A driving concern was reported on Manning Trail.

At 3:53 p.m. a child protection referral was reported on Meadowbrook Avenue.

At 7:28 p.m. a death notification was reported on Paris Avenue.

At 8:08 p.m. a fire alarm sounded on Nolan Avenue.

OCTOBER 3 At 8:55 a.m a stolen vehicle was reported on Kirby Avenue.

At 9:08 a.m. suspicious activity was reported on 185th Street.

At 2:12 p.m. a speeding

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At 6:47 p.m. gun shots were reported on Orwell Road.

At 4:08 p.m. a parking complaint was reported on Panorama Avenue.

At 6:02 p.m. suspicious activity was reported on Oldfield Road.

At 8:28 p.m. a vehicle vs. deer incident was reported on Manning Trail.

SEPTEMBER 29

1:21 p.m. a County Park Violation was reported on Manning Trail.

At 1:42 p.m. an alarm sounded on 122nd Street.

At 5:34 p.m. a driving

OCTOBER 4 At 12:09 p.m. a missing dog was reported on May Avenue.

At 1:30 p.m. a vehicle lockout was reported on Otchipwe Avenue.

At 6:47 p.m. a driving complaint was reported on Manning Trail.

At 7:09 p.m. a animal concern was reported on Square Lake Trail.

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complaint was reported on St. Croix Trail.

At 7:51 p.m. an accident was reported on 142nd Street.

At 8:13 p.m. a fireworks complaint was reported on Panorama Avenue.

At 8:15 p.m. a burning complaint was reported on Panorama Avenue.

At 12:50 p.m. a fraud report was issued on 150th Street.

At 3:18 p.m. a driving complaint was reported on Square Lake Trail.

At 3:29 p.m. a parking complaint was reported on Panorama Avenue.

At 5:30 p.m. property damage was reported on Keystone Avenue.

At 8:10 p.m. an alarm sounded on 170th Street.

At 8:22 p.m. a burnt electrical smell was reported on 170th Street.

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OCTOBER 4 At 6:59 a.m. a burglar alarm sounded on St. Croix Trail.

At 7:40 a.m. a suspicious vehicle was reported on Kirby Avenue.

At 12:53 p.m. an accident was reported on Scandia Trail.

At 2:08 p.m. an alarm sounded on Oakhill Road.

At 3:45 p.m. an abandoned vehicle was reported on Kirby Avenue.

At 4:51 p.m. an alarm sounded on 195th Street at the Hay Lake Museum.

At 8:06 a.m. a parking complaint and a request for extra patrol were reported on Panorama Avenue.

At 5:17 p.m. a parking violation was issued on Manning Trail.

At 7:35 p.m. gun shots were heard on 170th Street.

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At 5:13 illegal dumping was reported on Oakhill Road.

At 8:00 p.m. an elopement was reported on Scandia Trail.

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