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Marine council approves offer for school purchase

Candidate Q&As Marine Mayor Glen Mills First elected in 1998, Marine Mayor Glen Mills is running unchallenged.

Marine City Council Charlie Anderson

know the history of my Swedish ancestors and meeting my Swedish relatives ignited when I was living in Brazil during my undergrad.

In 2014 I met two Swedes named Per and Per who, after knowing me for less than 15 minutes, said I’d be a fool not to audition for the show “Allt För Sverige.”

At the time I was more focused on my career and didn’t think

1. Please share a little bit about yourself and your background.

I am an Army combat vet and St. Paul police sergeant eager to give back to the community. I have my M.A. in Public Safety Administration, and lead a successful nonprofit. I am civically engaged.

Our family loves Marine, and I want to work to preserve our vibrancy and quality-of-life.

Anderson 2. Many residents complain about poor internet service in this area. As a city official what would you do to improve internet service in Marine?

This is a top concern of respondents to my resident priority survey, and a personal frustration as well. I’ve already started researching this issue in earnest. The existing franchise agreement (which needs updating) between Marine and Midco is about providing internet through coaxial cable to residents that fit a density requirement (20 homes per cable mile), but doesn’t address variance in subscriber fees, higher speeds, or how to provide internet to those outside the density requirement (approx. 30 percent of residents). I have called for a citizen-led task force to study this problem and make recommendations to the council. I’ve spoken with many subject matter experts locally in the field of IT eager to help. Other options include hive technology, broadband wireless, and grant opportunities for study and infrastructure.

If we are to attract young families and support businesses we must provide access to high-speed, dependable internet to our entire population.

3. Aside from internet service, what are two important issues facing the City of Marine and how would you work to address them?

I strongly believe the sustained viability of Marine is inextricably tied to the presence of an elementary school in our town. The River Grove Wilder campus is wonderful, but it presents longterm infrastructure and leasing difficulties. I support acquisition of the school building, and I pledge to work with stakeholders (to include the RG board) to bring River Grove home to Marine. There are opportunities to bring the wider community into this process, and strengthen our school and support young families in their

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The City of Marine last week made official a $950,000 offer to buy Marine Elementary School.

BY SUZANNE LINDGREN EDITOR@COUNTRYMESSENGER.COM

The Marine on St. Croix City Council approved a $950,000 offer last Wednesday to buy the Marine school property.

The bid now goes to the Stillwater school board for review and potential approval.

The city council plans to pay for the property with 30-year general obligation bonding.

Tentatively, the plan is for River Grove Elementary to expand into the school without giving up its current campus in Wilder Forest. The Marine Area Community School Board would decide how to split the campus

in the future, with an expected move in date of June 2020.

Once the school is in use, bond repayments and maintenance costs would be funded by student lease aid. For the estimated 22 months between the purchase and the school’s inhabitation, SEE COUNCIL, PAGE 2

Scandia man has ‘Great Swedish Adventure’

BY SUZANNE LINDGREN EDITOR@COUNTRYMESSENGER.COM

Scandia-raised Andrew Morrison was on the most recent season of “Allt för Sverige” (The Great Swedish Adventure). In the Swedish reality television show, American descendants of Swedish immigrants visit Sweden to learn more about their roots. The Messenger reached Morrison at home in Los Angeles to talk about his experi-

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Really wanting to

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COUNCIL: Elementary school purchase

Council overturns wetland driveway

BY KYLE WEAVER CONTRIBUTING WRITER

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The audience rose in a standing ovation after the Marine City Council approved an offer to buy the elementary school from the Stillwater school district.

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the city would cover the cost.

Councilman Lon Pardun estimated the 22-month total as $158,550. That money would come from the general fund, but over time would be repaid with reinvestment funds from school income.

The city is in a financial position to spend from the general fund, which will reach $1 million in January, according to Pardun.

The tax rate the council has proposed for next year will not rise although it includes planned spending of about $45,000 for school-related costs.

Some risk Although there is no way to know

for sure, city leaders believe that in time the school will pay for itself.

“Somebody has to go first,” said plan commission member Scott Spisak.

“We can’t get River Grove over here if we don’t have a building. There is a little bit of a leap of faith involved.”

Councilman Bill Miller echoed the notion later in the meeting.

“The risk does go on the taxpayers of Marine,” he said. “That’s the risk.

We feel that if the school is in there with the students that are in there — not only Marine families but Forest Lake, White Bear and all over the place — that we’ll be solvent and have a positive cash flow.”

The council will hold a public hearing for the bond at 6 p.m., Nov. 8.

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A gravel driveway installed illegally across a wetland west of Big Marine Lake will be allowed to stay, following a Scandia City Council decision last week.

After a contentious debate in which the two applicants were eventually removed from the council chambers, the council overturned a city planning commission recommendation to deny a driveway variance, siding with the applicants, Joe and Katie Reinhardt.

According to a city staff report, the Reinhardts, who live at 18884 Layton Avenue in the Bliss neighborhood, had constructed a second driveway to access their lot and been found to have violated the Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act because they filled a wetland area with gravel. The site had been under a wetland restoration order from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to restore the 4,608 square feet of wetland.

After having been denied an appeal with the city’s Board of Adjustments and Appeals, the Reinhardts sought an after-the-fact variance and offered to purchase wetland restoration credits in lieu of removing the driveway.

City Planner Sherri Buss said in her report that the city’s engineering standards typically

do not allow second driveways and that the issue isn’t created by the lot, but rather by the applicants—a key criterion in determining variances. The Reinhardts could access the property from the front yard, Buss noted.

“There’s a way for them to get to the back,” Buss said. “You have occasionally allowed second driveways, but it’s been when there was no other way.”

The Reinhardts argued, though, that accessing the back lot through the front yard would require them to cut down a couple of shade trees in their yard. Because they plan to store two trailered boats on the property, it would be difficult to back them through the space between their home and property line.

“I can’t disagree,” Councilman Bob Hegland said. “I would not want to destroy my property just to get access to the back of my property.”

Buss noted, though, that shade trees are not given the same protections as wetlands because of their impacts on the environment.

“We feel like this has happened other places, consistent with what we did,” Joe Reinhardt said.

“Our lawyer didn’t get listened to on this. We’re not being listened to on this.”

“We understand that we didn’t follow the correct process, but we are going back through

that,” Katie Reinhardt said.

After the Reinhardts interrupted the council, Buss and the city’s lawyer several times—Joe Reinhardt told Buss to “stuff it” at one point— Mayor Christine Maefsky pleaded with the Reinhardts for civility before ultimately having them removed from the meeting.

In spite of the planning commission’s recommendation and the DNR’s findings, the council voted to allow the variance, but only if the Reinhardts combined the lot into a single tax parcel. The lot is currently divided into five separate tax parcels and the council expressed concerned with their potential sale as non-conforming, unbuildable lots.

“I’m willing to leave the wetland driveway in so they can store their stuff,” Councilman Jim Schneider said. “If they don’t want to combine, that tells me they’re gonna sell that lot.”

Councilman Chris Ness voted against the approval, noting the Reinhardts should have sought a variance before constructing the driveway.

“I just see a case of asking forgiveness instead of permission,” Ness said.

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OCTOBER 25 Doc Walk

Join OMC’s Amanda Tembreull, M.D., at 5:30 p.m. for a “Yoga with a Doc” session and health care discussion on the benefits of meditation.

This is part of the free Just for Women event at OMC. Level: easy to moderate.Osceola Medical Center is located at 2600 65th Ave, Osceola.

OCTOBER 27 Super Story Time

10:30 a.m. Super Story Time at the Marine Community Library (121 Judd Street) courtesy of Washington County Public Library.

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NOVEMBER 1 Documentary: ‘Silicone Soul’ 7 p.m., free. The Marine Film Society and Marine Community Library present the documentary film “Silicone Soul,” exploring the emotional connection some people have to their synthetic companions. Marine Village Hall (121 Judd Street).

NOVEMBER 3 Holiday market bedaisY sTudio HolidaY marKeT will be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 23230 St. Croix Trail N., Scandia.

Books & Biscotti

Fall bazaar

The Friends of the Osceola Library is hosting Books & Biscotti from 2-4 p.m. in the new Discovery Center. Fine art photographer Craig Blacklock will be presenting and signing his recent work. The event is free and open to the

Croixdale in Bayport will be having their annual Fall Bazaar from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Story Time: Messing with Monsters 10 a.m. A Special Story time with the Story Man from England at the Marine Community Li-

brary (121 Judd Street).

Professional storyteller Brian Poultan presents an interactive storytelling program, “Messing with Monsters.” The fun and funny program removes the fear and brings the fun out of monster stories.

NOVEMBER 6 Tri-County DFL Senior Caucus Luncheon The Tri-county DFL Senior Caucus Luncheon will be at Vannelli’s by the Lake in Forest Lake at 12:30 p.m. FFI: Vice-Chair Sandy, (651) 492-1149 and/or Secretary/Treasurer Jackie, (320)290-9540.

NOVEMBER 8 Vendor and craft sale The Partners of OMC will be hosting their annual Vendor and Craft fair from noon to 6 p.m. in the conference rooms at Osceola Medical Center. Proceeds to go toward programming

and equipment needs of OMC.

NOVEMBER 9 Family Game Night 5:30 - 8 p.m. Family Game Night at the Marine Village Hall (121 Judd Street). Bring your favorite board game, or use one that we’ll provide. Pizza & popcorn.

Free (donations accepted).

Senior Caucus Erin Parrish of ARRP will be the featured speaker at the next DFL Senior Caucus meeting. Parrish will speak on Social Security today and what the future looks like. The caucus meets Thursday, Nov. 8,11:30 a.m. at Sgt. Pepper’s Bar and Grill (930 Helena Ave. N., Oakdale). All are welcome, participants buy their own lunch.

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

Save the date: Christmas at the Courthouse planned for Nov. 16-18 Kick off the holiday season with Christmas at the Courthouse at the Washington County Historic Courthouse Nov. 16-18.

Whether it’s a special date night or fun the whole family can enjoy, Christmas at the Historic Courthouse has memorable experiences for all.

Gala Preview Fundraiser is 6:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16, $25 in advance or $30 at the door.

Indulge the senses at the Friday evening Gala Preview event. Guests are invited to sample local beer from Lift Bridge Brewery and wine from Saint Croix Vineyards, and hors d'oeuvres provided by Kowalski’s, Scheel’s Catering, Acapulco, and more. Shop from local vendors and enjoy live music while getting a sneak peek into the holiday bazaar featuring goods from local craftsmen and vendors. All proceeds from the Gala will benefit the Historic Courthouse Restoration Fund.

The Holiday Bazaar is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, and Sunday, Nov. 18, free to attend, with all the holiday bazaar offerings, and treats. Santa will also make an appearance from noon to 3 p.m.

The Washington County Historic Courthouse is at the corner of Third and Pine streets in Stillwater. For more information, email historiccourthouse@co.washington.mn.us or call 651-275-7075. Follow Washington County Parks on social media @WashCountyParks.

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.

Annie’s Coffee Party

Three course coffee party. Reservations are required and close the Wednesday of the week of the event. Please call 651433-5054 to inquire about available space. FFI: gammelgardenmuseum. org/events. 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.

Guided fitness hike Nov. 1 Explore the Washington County Parks trail system with guided fitness hikes, with the next hike at 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 1, at Lake Elmo Park Reserve.

The one-hour hikes involve a warm-up and fitness challenges along the way.

Trails are a mix of turf, gravel, grass, snow, and pavement depending on trail conditions, time of year, and location. Plan to arrive 10 minutes early. If light rain, hike will go on as scheduled.

The program is for those ages 13 and older. All minors must be accompanied by an adult.

All guided fitness hikes are at the Lake Elmo Park Reserve Thursdays from 9 to 10 a.m. and will meet at the Nordic Center. The 2018 schedule will end with a Dec. 6 hike.

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Don’t leave it to the angels

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t’s nearly safe to come out again.

In just over two weeks, the midterm elections will be history. The negative ads will go away for a while and the persons who won will have to figure out how they will be able to form some consensus with the same people they painted as evil as the Antichrist.

As the phrase goes, the devil is indeed in the details.

Pollsters estimate that nationally voter turnout is expected to be as high as it has been since 1968.

You remember 1968, the year we tried really hard to burn everything down?

I think it’s probably a good thing people are going to be voting, Publisher that but I’m unsure if we should be happy about why they are voting.

Tom Stangl All you have to do is turn on the television, pick up a newspaper or even try to browse your Facebook feed and you will be accosted by a candidate (or their well intended proxy) warning you that their opponent is a very bad person.

I know this tactic continues to be used because it has worked for over 200 years. In doing some research for this column, I came across the presidential election of 1800, when President John Adams was being challenged by his vice president Thomas Jefferson. You remember Adams and Jefferson, the “Butch and Sundance” of the Declaration of Independence, right?

It turns out the old friends had fallen prey to negative campaigning. Adams was labeled a fool, a hypocrite, a criminal and a tyrant, while Jefferson was branded a weakling, an atheist, a libertine and a coward.

Of course, they used proxies to deliver these “messages” to the voters. It wasn’t until both men were on their deathbeds that they reconciled.

Right now, people who care enough about our state and nation to take the time and risk considerable personal, professional and financial risk to seek elected office are doing their best to withstand attacks. I seriously doubt that anyone who is running for office is doing so with the expressed thought of damaging the economy or taking people’s rights away, no matter what the negative ads or letters are saying.

At the end of the day, we are all human and deserve a level of basic dignity and respect, even if we choose to be a politician.

With the 24-hour news cycle elevating and exacerbating the divides among us, there is talk that our nation is polarized to a level not seen since the Civil War. That’s a pretty high threshold to hit, but hey, they have to talk about something for hours and hours each day.

I think it is best to recall the words of Abraham Lincoln, delivered during his first inaugural address. Lincoln knew that there was a very good chance that war was on the horizon when he made this speech. He delivered one of the most poignant and moving passages as he urged the nation to remain together.

He said: “We are not enemies, but friends. We must not be enemies. Though passion may have strained, it must not break our bonds of affection.

The mystic chords of memory will swell when again touched, as surely they will be, by the better angels of our nature.”

In the end, the power to cause this change lies within each and every one of us. Only when we demand more will we ever get to a better time.

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 Vote for Patti Ray My friend, Patti Ray, is running for Scandia City Council this election.

All of Scandia's constituents should know what her amazing capabilities are for this position. Her passionate plan for helping us with real problems, nonpolitical and

non biased, is in our best interest for the present as well as the future.

Her background for this important position is quite accomplished!

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Must be time to upgrade the mind

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he timing wasn’t ideal when my computer asked me, on deadline day, to upgrade to the latest operating system. But I did it anyway.

Really, I should have known better. After all, one never knows for sure what will happen with these installations.

Once, a computer crashed and I wasn’t able to revive it. Granted, it was old. And that was years ago.

I’d almost forgotten about it, in fact, until I sat staring at a screen telling me my computer would be restarting for the next 37 minutes.

It gave me plenty time to regret my decision to install the OS, but it also stopped the deadline frenzy: checking email as I tried to finish stories, prepare images to accompany those stories, and check whether Editor all the candidates had responded to Suzanne Lindgren my questionnaire, which inevitably

brought me back to email, where the loop started all over again.

Thirty-three minutes to go on the upgrade.

With a little distance, I saw the truth in an old “Portlandia” sketch about the “technology loop.” In it, the comedian is checking his email when he’s distracted by a list of the 10 cutest puppies. Then he gets a text, his tablet needs a software update, he realizes his Netflix videos are sitting, unwatched. Another text, more email, and the bouncing from one device to another continues with no end.

Twenty-six minutes to go. As the sketch makes clear, I’m not alone. If anything, my tendency toward enabling “do not disturb” on my phone means I get fewer rings, buzzes and pings throughout the day.

Still, it seems impossible to keep up. I’m starting to wonder if it’s my mind that needs the upgrade.

Twenty-one minutes remaining.

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That’s why they call him...

I’m trading Halloween for Desáple

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have been living a different lifestyle the last few weeks — in the mountain region of Verbier, Switzerland. I’m staying in a friend’s lovely chalet close to the end of the tree line working on my book as my deadline fast approaches.

Any kind of mountain living is challenging. I’m in awe of the ingenuity of people, no matter where they live. How do you build a house on a mountainside? With a helicopter, of course. All last week a helicopter moved beams and supplies to the chalet next store. I was like a kid running to the window every time it hovered 40 feet away like a giant dragonfly.

Drivers think nothing of zipping around on roads that allow only one car to pass. If you meet another vehicle, both drivers need to Wild Chow back up to find a spot to allow the other to pass. I’ll never get used to Lisa Erickson that.

What I have gotten used to is the food. At home, I’d have Halloween treats on the brain, but that holiday isn’t celebrated here. The Swiss celebrate Desáple. Every spring the cows are moved high up in the mountains to graze on lush grasses in cool temperatures. In the fall, they are moved down into the valleys for the winter.

When the cows come down the mountain it’s a very big deal.

Cow are decorated with giant headdresses of flowers and crepe paper and huge bells that gong loudly with each step. The farmers and their families wear traditional clothing and walk with the cows. The narrow streets are overflowing with people who clap and cheer as cows pass. It is a lovely experience.

At Desáple a traditional fall meal is served.

The meal is venison or beef braised or pan-fried with sides of sweet red sauerkraut, pickled onions and gherkin pickles, fire roasted chestnuts and spätzle.

I’ve been making this spaetzle and eating it sprinkled with grated Swiss cheese and pepper.

It is very easy to make and goes with any kind of braised meat.

This week I’ll be making my way back home.

I’ll miss the mountains, the food, and the people.

I can’t wait to see my family and drive on a road that doesn’t have a cliff on one side.

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person can only take so much. That’s true even of politicians.

Mayor Dick “Silver Tongue” Bland enjoyed a brief period of respite for a few short weeks following his narrow victory in the August election. It wasn’t long, however, before his old nemesis was making life miserable once again.

Everyone has a Columnist breaking point, Kevin Slimp and Mayor Bland had reached his.

For weeks, since Raymond Cooper returned to the air and launched his weekly “newspaper,” Silver Tongue remained silent as he heard his former rival blame him for everything from A.J. Fryerson’s disappearance to the rapid demise of morals among Valley teens as a result of the rising popularity of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.

Bland was “fit to be tied” as he entered Frank’s Barber Shop to get a trim before his hastily arranged town hall meeting. Frank had just returned from lunch as the mayor walked into the shop.

“What in the world is going on over at the Baptist church?”

Bland asked Frank.

“Oh, Loren mistakenly announced the pastor would be the main course for breakfast in two weeks,” Frank answered, referring to the poorly arranged words on the Baptist church sign.

As they peered out the window across the square, they could see the Baptist youth minister removing the

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letters from the sign as onlookers watched.

Silver Tongue had seen Loren’s handiwork before and didn’t seem surprised. Anyway, he had something more important on his mind.

The mayor was no political rookie. He knew Cooper was back to his old ways, and Bland was adept at playing the political game.

Raymond’s show would be off the air in 10 minutes. In 40 minutes, the mayor would be standing in the assembly room of the Town Hall, making a statement to the good folks of The Valley. He wanted to look just right, which included getting his hair trimmed for the event.

As Frank carefully snipped, Bland shared his insights, letting Frank know he would be wise to steer clear of Raymond Cooper.

“He’s a sore spot in our community,” Silver Tongue told Frank.

“He’s like a piece of gum that just won’t come off your shoe sole.”

They didn’t call him “Silver Tongue” for nothing.

“Yes, he’s been stuck to my shoe for too long, and he can’t stand that I defeated him convincingly in the last election.”

Frank rarely listened to the radio and had yet to pick up Cooper’s rag, The Valley Patriot.

What he knew of Raymond he’d learned from his new best friend, Sarah-Hyden Smith, and from customers who would mention Cooper’s name now and then.

“I’ll remember that,” he told the mayor, attempting to keep his customer happy.

The mayor told Frank he should close the shop for a few minutes at 3:30 to attend the gathering at the Town Hall. “Everybody will be there, so you won’t lose any business.”

At precisely 3:30, the mayor stood behind the hall’s stage lectern.

“Friends,” he began, “I feel the need to set some things straight.”

Using a line borrowed from Abe Lincoln, he continued. “A house divided against itself cannot stand.”

“Over the past weeks, I have decided to ‘speak softly, and carry a big stick,’” borrowing a line from Teddy Roosevelt. “I want you to know,” he continued, “the buck stops here,” sounding a lot like Harry Truman.

The assembly of 200 or so townsfolk roared their approval. Silver Tongue sure knew how to work up a crowd.

He continued. “As for the reading material of our youth, let our families and beloved clergy be the judges of what is proper and what is not, and let me assure you that our community is safe. We have no evidence there is any foul play in the disappearance of one of our citizens. For all we know, he may be visiting a distant relative as I speak.”

As the applause grew in volume, he waited patiently for the crowd to quiet down.

“I shall defend our Valley, whatever the cost may be. I will fight for every Valley citizen, in the fields and in the streets. I will fight in the hills. I will never sur-

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COUNCIL: Violation FROM PAGE 2

January, after the business failed an alcohol compliance check last July and was given a one-day suspension and a $500 fine, the minimum penalty required by city ordinance.

The business’s owner, Adrian Franssen, was apologetic at the city’s public hearing last week. Franssen noted he has been in the liquor store business for 52 years and that this was his first-ever violation.

“I was having a bad day…I do my best,” Franssen said. “But stuff happens.”

“To me this is something that is ‘bad boy, don’t do it again,’” Schneider said.

Other business: • The council approved an ordinance that regulates the keep-

ing of domestic fowl on lots smaller than 5 acres and establishes setbacks for such lots.

• The council passed an ordinance requiring the use of pool covers that meet ASTM standards where fencing is not used.

• The council passed a compromise resolution encouraging Scandia residents to be informed of and vote on the Forest Lake School District levy referendum. The resolution language specifically avoided endorsing the referendum, a compromise offered up after Hegland raised objections to the council advising voters on what to do. Both Councilman Steve Kronmiller and Maefsky expressed support for the referendum.

The next Scandia City Council meeting will be held Nov. 7 at 6:30 p.m.

ERICKSON: Desáple FROM PAGE 5

Spätzle Serves 2 1 cup flour 2 eggs 1/2 cup buttermilk 1/2 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg 1/2 tsp. salt pepper to taste 2 Tbsp. butter 6 cups chicken stock 1/2 cup grated Swiss cheese

In a bowl, mix the dry ingredients together. Add the eggs and milk and stir until smooth. The batter should drip slowly from a spoon. If it drips too fast, add enough flour to thicken. Imagine thick pancake batter.

Bring the chicken stock to a boil. In a fry pan, melt the butter, keeping it on low heat and on a burner close to the boiling broth. Use a large-hole flat cheese grater to press the batter through the holes and drop into the boiling broth. The batter is sticky, and I use a spatula to push it through. The spätzle dumplings will float when fully cooked, about 1 minute. Remove dumplings with a slotted spoon and spoon directly into the pan with the butter. Continue this process until the batter is gone.

When the last batch is done, toss the spätzle in the butter and turn up heat to medium. Fry until the dumplings are browned. Transfer to a serving plate and sprinkle with cheese and serve.

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LINDGREN: OS upgrade?

When all the gadgets are off, they don’t seem that important.

Eighteen minutes left. On the other hand, the phone is handy when you need to let someone know you’re stuck in traffic, or worse, need to be rescued when you throw a rod and your engine stops working. It’s a powerful tool, this technology. And like any tool — a knife, a flame, electricity — it can hurt us if we’re not careful enough.

Nine minutes to go. “Hurt,” of course, is relative.

The damage isn’t as obvious as a cut, a burn, a shock. But it’s probably in our own best interest to observe the cumulative effects of time spent in the tech loop, a reactive, stressful state.

And at last the update is complete. That “Portlandia” sketch? It ends when the comedian’s eyes roll back in a “mind-fi” fail. A pretty good description of me, post upgrade, as I try to track down important communications that seem to be lost for good.

Back into the loop I go.

Prairie pothole duck hunt

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uck hunting can take you back in time when huge flocks of migrating waterfowl blackened the sky. Market hunters fed Minneapolis, Chicago and New York, using punt guns, small cannons loaded with buckshot, nails and anything else metal, tied to skiff that when fired pushed the boat back from the cannon’s roar. Stealthily crafted sneak boats and ancient dug outs with hunting dogs without pedigree that could easily stand up to biggest raccoons worked those same wetlands. Real duck hunters today, chasing ancient memories, are just as happy watching ducks fly as they are Wild River shooting them. Albeit massive flocks in the distance, smaller groups on Trails their final approach with wings set or singles that are in and out of a Jim Bennett decoy, spread faster than a hunter can react and then are gone with the wind. More often dogs with eyes on the skies tell camoed hunters when to take the safety off because they don’t have eyes in the back of their heads.

Those are reasons why duck hunters today carry, along with loads of gear, equal appreciation for just watching ducks warily circle a spread of decoys as they make that final approach. After the shooting is done there’s a certain appreciation of the masterpiece in your hands. Feathers blended of greens,

rusts, browns, reds, grays, yellows with thin articulated lines stand out. The blended colors change from subtle hues to metallic bursts as light changes from shade to bright sunshine. No artist could come close to creating what is held in a hunter’s hand.

Prairie potholes and winds go hand in hand. Corn rustling, cattails rattling with waves racing to shore.

Grey clouds tell stories of things to come. North winds bite bare skin as guns roar. Suddenly a snow squall is riding the prairie winds. Ice bites cheeks and snow builds up on the backs of decoys. And ducks wrapped on down still come oblivious to the cold.

Those same wet shivering dogs watch the sky ready to bust through cattails to retrieve what falls on command. You wonder if the shivering is from the cold or is the dog just that excited? Guns roar, birds fall and a whistle blast are followed by voice commands.

Fetch. Dead bird. Back. Over, over. They understand and obey. Moments or several minutes may pass as the dog vanishes into thick cattails on the other side of the wetland and run ashore. You hear noises, splashing, ice breaking, weeds move and then suddenly the dog reappears with a bird in its mouth to deliver to the hand of the hunter, an act completely opposite of what happens in the wild.

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

Stillwater lift bridge season ends Nov. 1 Even though the Stillwater Lift Bridge is not operational due to repairs underway on the lift span, the Minnesota Department of Transportation plans to close a gap in the bridge located east of the lift section Thursday, Nov. 1.

This will effectively end the 2018 Stillwater Lift Bridge lift schedule for marine traffic.

The bridge’s span #6, two spans east of the lift

span, was floated out of position and anchored parallel with the east bank of the river in late July. The span was removed to allow for repair work and repainting on the lift span. With the lift span closed, the removal was needed to provide access for river traffic to move unimpeded up and down the St. Croix River through the rest of the boating season. When the span is

floated back into position, marine traffic will no longer be able to move north or south of the bridge until next spring.

The historic lift bridge, spanning the St. Croix River, is being transformed into a bicycle/ pedestrian crossing.

The lift bridge also will accommodate marine traffic during and after the project is complete in mid-June 2019. This conversion project is

part of the St. Croix Crossing Project. The converted lift bridge will also become part of a 5-mile “loop trail” system connecting the new river crossing bridge up with the historic bridge and other local trails.

With repairs to the lift span expected to be finished over the winter, the lift bridge schedule will resume in late April 2019.

time. High employee turnover is expensive and benefits no one.

This is one of many reasons I support Paul Hoppe for Sheriff.

ment has been declining, the $7.5 million in cuts made over the last several years far exceeds any lost revenue to declining enrollment.

Myth: School taxes continue to increase.

Fact: School-based property taxes have decreased 6 percent last year with an expected decrease of 6 percent next year.

Myth: Our costs for administration are too high.

Fact: Our administrative costs are 15 percent below the state average.

We have cut two assistant principals and one principal from administration in the last two years.

A recent School Funding Task Force recommended a levy increase of up to $1,300 per pupil. Being realistic and conservative, the School Board set the levy increase at $825 per pupil.

Please inform yourself with facts regarding the levy vote on Nov. 6, and do not allow deceitful tactics to cloud your judgment.

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digital forensics company extracting data from smartphones and computers for evidence in legal cases. It's her technical knowledge that determined what her first goal for us would be. It is to help bring into our homes reliable, high-speed Wi-Fi service! In my estimation — this alone would get my vote!

I've known and watched Patti for the last 20 years setting goals and accomplishing them with the help of people who gladly volunteer to help her or listen to see what they need to do next to move forward.

I'm sure her perspectives for our city, as well as her talent, are a perfect match for the Scandia Town Council.

She will definitely be tremendously beneficial to, "all of us," as well as the city council. We need her there! Please VOTE! Gail Dietrich Scandia resident since 1976

The future of Washington

County Sheriff’s Department Upon reading candidate Starry’s campaign materials I found many federal, state and local endorsements. The most IMPORTANT two are missing from his extensive list. The voters of Washington County and the 80 plus deputies in his department.

A year and a half ago the Washington County Board appointed Mr. Starry as Sheriff. This was the most available choice for a “temporary” appointment at the time.

In July of this year, candidates Hoppe and Starry spoke at the Deputies’ union meeting.

The deputies voted to not endorse a candidate.

Last week, after taking another vote, the union release a letter in support of candidate Hoppe.

As the deputies’ support shows, Mr. Starry has done nothing to unify the department.

I question whether Mr. Starry’s leadership is the best for the future of Washington County.

I believe hiring, mentoring and retaining officers in the department is one of the most important items at this

Rick Deneen Scandia

Myth busting I have no doubt the old naysayers in town will be up to their tired old tricks of misinformation and deceit when it comes to the finances and operations of the Forest Lake Area School District. These myths, thinly disguised as facts, can potentially be quite convincing unless you know the facts.

Allow me to shed some light on the claims that are often made by these uninformed individuals: Myth: The district is not forthcoming with information.

Fact: The district is completely transparent.

There is no information not made available to the public, including financial records and yearly audit reports.

Myth: Enrollment is declining, therefore cuts should be made to the budget regardless.

Fact: While enroll-

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This week in history: A Minnesota heart surgeon is born.

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Clarence Walton Lillehei was born Oct. 23, 1918, in Minneapolis, Min. He was a surgeon at the University of Minnesota, where he earned five degrees, and was known to many as the father of open heart surgery.

Minnesota, specifically the University of Minnesota, was a unique hot spot for developments in cardiovascular surgery. An interesting fact considering the almost taboo nature of even theoretical attempts to heal the heart for much of medical history.

Often left out of surgical books into the 1950s, cardiac surgery was held back for many years.

However, in the 1890s Henry C. Dalton and Daniel Hale Williams each performed successful procedures and made great breakthroughs in repairing pericardial tissue, the external tissue of the heart, for the first times. Dalton in St. Louis and Williams in Chicago.

Prior to 1950 surgeons were only able to perform extra-cardiac operations, meaning the superficial tissue of the heart.

One of the main problems was that they had no way to keep patients alive while their heart was cut off from the rest of the circulatory system, which was required for them to operate. In 1951, at the U of M, Drs. Richard Varco and Clarence Dennis used a device they created as a cardiopulmonary support for the first time. Unfortunately, due to other complications the patients did not survive.

A year later Dr. F. John Lewis was able to perform the first successful open-heart surgery, also at the U. Although with the technique he used, hypothermia and inflow occlusion, only minor defects could be addressed because this still didn’t support the circulation.

Lewis performed around 20 of these procedures between 1952 and 1953.

The work of Dr. John Gibbon in Philadelphia added great

strides to the development of a cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) system, a system to support the circulation while the heart is being operated on. Gibbon was able to perform a successful procedure using a form of this system he devised, but only once.

His work inspired a team of doctors in Minnesota, led by Lillehei, to experiment with a technique that used a blood donor as a surrogate heart and lungs. This was called cross-circulation and was successful enough for this team to perform the first of several types of intra-cardiac surgeries. Their first use of cross-circulation was on a 13 month old boy, using his father as the blood donor, in 1954. Sadly, the boy died less than two weeks later of pneumonia.

Although the patient died, the cross-circulation was a success and it paved the way for this team of doctors to make many more innovations.

The following year Lillehei and Dr. Richard DeWall

developed a clinically reliable bubble oxygenator. In 1958 Earl Bakken, an engineer at the U of M and founder of Medtronic, invented the first portable pacemaker, one that wasn’t reliant on a buildings power source. Bakken began this project at the request of Lillehei after the 1957 Halloween blackout, during which Lillehei had lost a young patient who was reliant on an older form of pacemaker.

Lillehei was integral in the invention of several other medical implants and was a professor at the U for many years. One of his most famous students and colleagues was Dr. Christiaan Barnard who performed the world’s first heart transplant in 1967.

Author’s note: I had initially heard of Lillehei and Barnard from a woman who used to work with them, Margaret Marx. I would go to her house in Scandia to help her clean, then we would sit with a cup of coffee. She told me all about her impressive career that she

was rightly very proud of. She grew up just north of the Iowa boarder, then went to nursing school in Moline, Illinois, where her mother’s family was from. Then she was part of the first nursing class at Augsburg College in Minneapolis, where she received a bachelor’s degree. It was after earning this degree that she worked as a head nurse, or charge nurse as she called it, at the U of M hospital. She was very proud of having worked with such accomplished doctors like Lillehei and Barnard and would often tell me how she had to shoo them away from her desk, chuckling at the memory. Her career continued on to the 934th Tactical Airlift Group where she was a hygiene nurse and later an OSHA inspector. With OSHA she was able to travel the country, which she absolutely loved.

Marx, sadly, died last month at the age of 89. This is a history I thought she, and others, might enjoy.

ADVENTURE: Scandia-raised Andrew Morrison appears on Swedish reality television show FROM PAGE 1

it was an ideal way to connect with relatives but over time the show changed, I changed and my curiosities manifested. I realized how much freedom I had to take on the opportunity, and the responsibility of reconnecting with my Swedish relatives seemed very natural. Ultimately, my grandmother, Esther Morrison, was a major inspiration in my life. With her passing our knowledge of our ancestors and relationships with our Swedish relatives were gone as well. I felt an unexplainable sense of urgency to go sooner than later because I realized if Esther had passed, who else in Sweden might be close to death. Maybe they needed help with something! The more I had those thoughts the more seriously I became about applying. Someone in the Morrison family needed to take the leap and venture over.

One of the requirements to be on the show is that you’ve never visited Sweden before. What was it like to be there for the first time?

The only two requirements to be on the show are, you’ve never been to Sweden and you have Swedish ancestry. Passed that quiz! It’s hilarious watching the first episode of the show because you always see these ridiculous people getting so emotional when they arrive in Sweden for the first time. Kissing the ground, jumping in the water and eating the grass…now I didn’t eat any grass but I did feel an immense wave of emotions come over me when I arrived in Sweden that I honestly wasn’t anticipating. I have a very “get-it-done” attitude and I thought it would just be another thing I’d check off on the adventure to-do list. I was wrong. I remember that moment as a feeling of enlightenment and gratitude. I am the first person in my family to travel to Sweden since my grandmother and aunts went in the ‘90s, which felt like an overwhelming pressure and honor to take on.

It was the first major milestone on that journey toward finding my relatives and I just remember crying uncontrollably. It was the moment I realized the madness I went through in casting, scheduling, pre-production filming and the possibility of meeting my Swedish relatives was now happen-

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The journey was very much about life and death, and that moment of stepping into Sweden for the first time awoke a part of my spirit that I can’t quite explain. I understand myself far more deeply now.

What surprised or impressed you along the way?

It was a huge surprise to learn that I had so much in common with my living relatives and ancestors. That feeling of belonging, feeling welcomed and appreciated for who I am was the greatest gift I could ever ask for.

Not too much surprised me about Sweden’s landscapes or people. I guess between my personal studies of the language, history, growing up immersed in the Gammalgården and events at the Swedish Institute when I lived in Minneapolis prepared me quite well.

But a part of the journey was to learn about current affairs in Sweden surrounding immigration, politics and how their collective culture (lagom and jantalgen) stifles creativity. I was surprised to learn how the immigration issues in Sweden were similar to Minnesota. Just like some of my

ancestors, people around the world today are being displaced from their homes due to natural disasters, wars or issues surrounding their beliefs (religion typically) and are in need of a new home for survival. Sweden and Minnesota are handling immigration and refugees very similarly with language, housing and work placement programs. I glad about this but there’s much room for improvement.

How did you feel about the competitive aspects of the show and the outcome in your case?

I dreaded the competitions. The cast would become demons on those days.

All of our nervous ticks would emerge and I’d just hide from everyone with my coffee and granola bars until we were called in. As an artist, I’ve never been very competitive and I don’t handle competitive scenarios well but I am still glad it’s a part of the Allt For Sverige journey.

Look at it this way, my forefathers endured far more arduous experiences to achieve their goals so why shouldn’t I suck it up, put together puzzles and answer some trivia questions in order to achieve mine? It’s easier said than done however, especially when you’re

up for elimination and that also means sending your best friends home.

It’s also worth saying that I learned the most about myself from the competitions. I learned how I react to fear, how I handle my achievements in the face of defeating others and I realized that I had a lot of work to do on my self esteem and self worth having gone through some very dark times in my life prior to the show. I am very happy with my outcomes and I wouldn’t change a thing about my actions because for every failure I had on the show I learned valuable life lessons, which I work toward preventing in future. Watching the show now is even more rewarding. I am so proud of how far I’ve come thanks to those wretched challenges.

Anything else you’d like people to know about or learn vicariously through your adventure?

I think it’s pretty easy to get caught up in the surface level crap like competitions, goofy characters, whether our ancestors were like us and whether or not Sweden is better than the USA. This realization hit me most deeply on my last day in Sweden, and I tear up thinking about it. The treasure chests we opened on the show were usually filled to the brim with Swedish cultural items and other clues to what was coming. But on the last day the treasure chest we opened had only one thing inside. The Swedish flag. This signaled that the adventure had come to an end. The scroll read something like this, “Today is the last day you’ll compete and tomorrow only one of you will be meeting your Swedish relatives. At this very moment, your family is arriving from across Sweden just to meet you.”

In that moment I began sobbing and realized I got what I came for.

I had family in Sweden that cared about me and wanted to be with me.

To reconnect the familial bond. They were dropping their lives just for a 1/4 chance they’d get to meet me in person for a few hours. When I heard that I realized the moral of the story for me.

The greatest thing you’ll ever learn in life is just to love and be loved in return.

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Scandia students taste rainbow of veggies Washington County is promoting a healthy lifestyle for students and staff at several schools in the Forest Lake school district.

Recently, Forest Lake Area Schools Food Service department received a Washington County SHIP (Statewide Health Improvement Program) grant to offer taste testing of a variety of vegetables not usually found in the meal program. Scandia Elementary students were offered samples of mini sweet peppers, yellow cherry tomatoes, rainbow mini carrots, watermelon radishes and carnival blend cauliflower. After students sampled the vegetables and voted on which they liked best, Scandia's favorite was Kira Iverson and Addie Ruhberg enjoy their sample. the mini sweet peppers!

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Retiring as head of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ nongame wildlife program, Carrol Henderson recounted career highlights in Marine on St. Croix talk September 20.

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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources said goodbye this week to a vital member and leader of its Nongame Wildlife Program, Carrol Henderson. His last day was Oct. 2.

On September 20, in honor of his retirement from the organization, Henderson presented citizens of Marine on St. Croix with highlights of his career with the DNR. Henderson explained that he grew up in central Iowa where his grandparents instilled in him a love of wildlife and birds in particular.

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The crowd could barely contain itself.

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decision to entrust their children’s education to community school.

It follows that we need young families to sustain Red Bridge and River Grove. In 2000, the Marine median age was 44. In 2015, it rose to 51! Our Comprehensive Plan notes the population is "aging in place with little immigration of young families", and "innovative approaches are required" to address the need for multi-generational housing that can attract young families, spur civic engagement, and support assets like the library, church, and public safety response teams. I will work to attract young, civic-minded families to our village; explore responsible, limited, reasonably priced, and environmentally integrated housing development; and think creatively to rehabilitate, incentivize, and market existing housing stock.

4. Why are you interested in serving on the city council?

Every aspect of our community is woven in a seamless garment. Our families, homes, businesses, school, church, library, river, parks and trails, civic groups, cemetery, public safety department, and many other important facets depend on one another in a symbiotic relationship. Our neighborhoods are strong when we work together to strengthen each cord. I’ve spent my life in public service. I am community-focused, a critical thinker and a collaborative leader. My candidacy springs from a genuine desire to give back to the community I love. I would appreciate your consideration on Nov. 6.

Gwen Roden

[Editor’s note: The Messenger reached out to Roden via an outdated email address and did not realize the mistake until near the press deadline. Roden made an impressive effort to answer the questions in the very short timeframe she was given.]

Please share a little bit about yourself and your background.

I was born and raised in Marine on St. Croix.

My father and his brother owned Springsteen Standard Service, and the building the housed the Ralph Lindell’s barbershop and the Post Office. (When Dad retired he transformed the building into offices and Mom created The Coffee Shoppe, now Marine Cafe.)

Most of my career has been in bookkeeping/ secretarial work both for-profit as well as non-profit.

I have been managing Marine General Store

for 12 years and on Marine Planning Commission for nearly 10 years.

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Many residents complain about poor internet service in this area. As a city official what would you do to improve internet service in Marine?

Marine City Council is aware of the internet difficulties and is looking for ways to improve our communication resources. I would work together with council members to address the needs of our residents and businesses.

Aside from internet service, what are two important issues facing the City of Marine and how would you work to address them?

The two most pressing issues in my opinion are addressing the updates to our zoning codes and tracking the 2020 Comprehensive Plan through all the various channels to completion.

Why are you interested in serving on the city council?

Having been raised in business in Marine and also working for various businesses in Marine, I feel it is important for the council to have a representative from the business community on it roster.

Michael Tibbetts Please share a little bit about yourself and your background.

I was born in Stillwater in 1961. I enjoyed a childhood there then had an opportunity to become a caretaker for Dick and Judy Wilcox in 1982, which brought me to Marine. I was introduced to Marine by Bob Walquist on the gas truck. I’m still here and I live and work locally as a caretaker, stonemason and woodworker.

Many residents complain about poor internet service in this area. As a city official what would you do to improve internet service in Marine?

The issue is the density is low. Certainly I would encourage internet service companies to help us out with improving and extending service, the idea being that it helps people to work from home. Whether people are using it for business or other communication, I advocate pursuing improvements.

If it means a reasonable amount of assistance

from the city government to get it done quicker and better, I’d have to see the numbers at the time. That could very well be an important issue to redirect spending in the community.

In terms of priorities, I think a cellphone tower is more important in the immediate sense. This is the dead spot down here. It’s a safety issue for emergency response.

Technology and infrastructure have changed and it might not need to be a 25-foot tower. It’s something that needs to be looked at and considered.

Aside from internet service, what are two important issues facing the City of Marine and how would you work to address them?

Affordable housing and business opportunities. Solving one is going to dovetail with the other.

In order for any growth to happen it appears to me we need more wastewater handling capacity. You really can’t add another house in the old part of the city unless you tear something else down.

There’s no room in the septic system to accommodate another bath-

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room. That also stops any new commercial development downtown.

We need to explore that situation in order to make a realistic avenue for people to build new homes and add more residents. Mound systems are pretty inefficient and it’s important to explore new technology. Find something that would do a better job in less space, be easier to monitor, safer and longer lasting.

It would expand commercial opportunities.

I know people say the businesses we have are struggling and should we have any more? I say leave that up to someone who’s interested in building on a commercial lot.

We’re also looking at having another million people in the state in the next 20 or 30 years, mostly in the metropolitan area. Do we hide from that or accept it and grow with it? At this point we can’t really make the choice because we have to say no.

Why are you interested in serving on the city council?

What I see as a lack of forward movement and progress. The council seems protectionist.

Maybe rightly so, they’re worried that we’d become another Stillwater or Woodbury. But we don’t have the geography for it.

People imagine suburbs when they think of growth. But I look at Jackson Meadow. It’s attractive. I like that it’s not street lit. Its community is well integrated into the town, and for the number of people and number of homes it’s low impact. If you want to look at scale and concept, I think Marine would be a better place with two more Jackson Meadow-esque developments.

Scandia Mayor Christine Maefsky — incumbent Please share a little bit about yourself and your background.

I have been Mayor of Scandia since January 2017. Before that, I served 10 years on the Scandia Planning Commission with 6 years as its Chair. My family has owned and operated Poplar Hill Dairy Goat Farm in Scandia since 1972, and I am a retired educator.

Many residents complain about poor internet service here. As the current mayor, what are you doing to improve internet service in Scandia?

Since its beginnings, I have supported the work of Scandia’s Internet Focus committee, including the survey they have conducted with the results presently being analyzed, and their cooperative efforts with the Washington County Economic Authority. The committee will provide its report to Scandia’s Economic Development Authority and to the Council; will evaluate which solutions seems best to pursue and

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look at feasible ways to finance them. As Mayor, I have made a formal request to the internet committee asking them to detail exactly what options for effective internet are presently available to Scandia residents and the plusses and minuses of each.

Their response will be shared when it is available.

Aside from internet service, what are two

important issues facing the City of Scandia and how are you working to address them?

• Developing appropriate-scale economic vitality for Scandia : Small businesses that capitalize on Scandia’s heritage, natural environment and agricultural potential, for example farm to table restaurant, businesses that connect to our lakes and the river, home-based businesses that provide the community benefit of having residents in the city 24/7 (potential firefighters and volunteers).

At one time farmers were the home-based businesses of Scandia.

Now technological and cottage industries can fill that need. I also am supporting exploring Scandia’s tourism potential which can bring in the kinds of community scale businesses that are also appealing to local residents (outdoor recreational stores – cycling, fishing, water sports, gift shops).

• Building community: I would like to continue the initiatives begun during my first term as Mayor including Welcome to Scandia committee, Good Neighbor recognitions, Conversations with the Mayor and the Scandia Heritage Alliance.

While the role of city government is to deliver services to its residents, I believe its role is also to establish and maintain a community where people feel connected to the place where they live and to each other.

I will work to continue collaborating with our community groups and organizations – The Lions, Gammelgarden, Washington County Historical Society, Farmers Market, and Scandia’s social media sites.

Why are you interested in continued leadership in the community?

Scandia has been my home for 46 years; it is presently home for three of my children and my grandchildren. I want to see Scandia, as it moves into the future, maintain the rural character that draws people to live here, and strengthen its sense of community and connectedness to make them want to stay here.

I have received a lot of citizen support for those ideas. Scandia citizens have expressed a renewed interest in civic involvement and have shown a great willingness to step forward.

With their support, I believe I can be an effective leader for Scandia.

Randall Simonson Randall Simonson did not respond to the Country Messenger’s attempts to reach him via email, social media or phone.

Simonson is a retired U.S. Air Force veteran who, since leaving the

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mayor’s office in January 2017, has stayed active in the community in helping to promote and construct the Scandia Veterans Memorial.

Simonson was first elected as mayor in 2012 and served two terms.

Scandia City Council Jerry Cusick Please share a little bit about yourself and your background.

My name is Jerry Cusick and I am running for a seat on the Scandia City Council. I’ve been a resident of Scandia for over 30 years, raised a family here and am now retired from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office where I served for 32 years.

Many residents complain about poor internet service here. As a city official what would you do to improve internet service in Scandia?

I am the recipient of very poor internet service and will work with

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the current council on improvement where possible. I fully understand that our population density doesn’t justify the cost per household needed to receive the best service. However, I question how one internet provider can do so much better than another.

Aside from internet service, what are two important issues facing the City of Scandia and how would you work to address them?

One area of concern is with Scandia’s 40 square miles, some people feel the need to impose unnecessary restrictions on historical and lawful activities our residents have always enjoyed.

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and if council action is necessary we need be aware of how a council decision, resolution or ordinance will affect the rest of us. Maintaining our rural character and protecting natural resources are also issues but not necessarily problems. These issues never go away and our current council has done a great job in addressing them. Our natural resources are extremely special in that there are features here that don’t exist elsewhere within the metropolitan area.

These features are a powerful reason why our residents live here.

Why are you interested in serving on the city council?

After a 32 year career in public service, I am familiar with many tasks expected of an elected official. Budgeting, staffing, supervising/ managing and working with other agencies were a large part of my duties and will aid me greatly as a council member.

If elected, I will look forward to participating in the decision making process that guides our city based on what the residents have desired in the shaping of the 2040 comp plan.

Dustin Hegland

Please share a little bit about yourself and your background.

I’ve lived in Scandia for 10 years with my beautiful wife and 4 children. I work out of my house doing computer work. I have served on the Park and Rec Committee, Capital Improvement Committee and Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee.

Many residents complain about poor internet service here. As a city official what would you do to improve internet service in Scandia?

I would look to find grants that the city could use to help improve bad areas in our cities internet coverage. I would also look to the cellphone companies to find ways we can improve our cell coverage, so people who can’t get good internet coverage would have to option to use cell hotspots to use until the higher quality internet reaches them.

I think this could be a temporary fix until the internet companies can expand their networks without having to raise taxes to pay for better internet for a few people.

Aside from internet service, what are two important issues facing the City of Scandia and how would you work to address them?

1. Taxes – I think every city is at a constant battle against wasteful spending. When serving on the city council there are people coming at you

from all angles trying to get the city to spend more and more money. If I were elected to serve on the city council I would weigh every issue, first to determine if what is proposed makes sense, then to make sure there aren’t cheaper options and that the expense helps most Scandia residents and not just a small few.

2. Development and Growth – The City needs growth in certain areas and needs to make sure we stimulate the right growth while still maintaining the rural feel we all love. The city can stimulate growth by keeping taxes low and getting rid of regulations that make it difficult to open or run a business.

Business, agriculture, and development thrive when there is less regulation, not more.

Why are you interested in serving on the city council?

I love living in Scandia and I want to do my part to keep Scandia such a great place for my kids to live. I will work to accomplish this by fighting to keep taxes low by being fiscally responsible.

I also would like to see more done to improve and maintain our local parks. I think by Improving and maintain our parks it will help to keep our property values high and attract younger families to fill our schools and work our fire departments.

Patti Ray Please share a little bit about yourself and your background.

I’ve had the pleasure of living on beautiful Bone Lake in Scandia for 36 years. I own a digital forensics company and have experience as a project manager, national sales manager, CFO and president. I serve on The Bone Lake Association as its past president and current board member.

Many residents complain about poor internet service here. As a city official what would you do to improve internet service in Scandia?

High-speed internet is a digital highway that brings jobs and education into a community.

I’ve researched case studies on rural communities who successfully expanded their highspeed internet. One idea is the “dig once” initiative, where any time roadwork is done cable is laid simultaneously. Summer crews dig trenches for cable to connect homes close to existing cable.

Unused analog TV channels called “white space” can deliver high speed internet. These low-frequency waves don’t need direct lineof-sight. Microsoft is heavily investing in this technology.

MIT entrepreneurs invented SuperTowers tethered 800 feet off the ground, cost 70 percent less than traditional towers, and are less obtrusive. A SuperTower can handle many people engaged in high bandwidth activities like streaming movies.

A well-researched plan with emerging technologies and creative solutions will cost effectively solve Scandia’s digital divide. I work in tech and know that I’m the right person to help solve this problem for Scandia.

Aside from internet service, what are two important issues facing the City of Scandia? And how would you work to address them?

As a lifelong entrepreneur, I want to make Scandia an exceptional place to start and grow small businesses.

Scandia has many home based businesses that could be networked together and promoted for growth. I support programs providing mentorship from retired business owners, county guidance programs, and a community business support alliance. We all benefit when local businesses succeed.

High-speed internet, reasonable rents, capital and financing availability, and improved roads will help attract new businesses.

I’ll promote Scandia as a tourist destination, highlighting our city’s natural beauty. I’ll create a central website for promoting Internet-driven hospitality businesses like Airbnb, VRBO, fun activities, restaurants, attractions, and services accentuating the unique experience of staying and playing in Scandia.

This will help us keep our rural character while attracting tourist dollars.

We need more young families to keep our exceptional elementary school vibrant. Scandia has a five acre lot restriction which is too expensive for them.

I support a few small cluster developments with reduced lot restrictions to help address this need. I’d work to figure out creative solutions to preserve our rural character while attracting young families.

Why are you interested in serving on the city council?

I want to serve on the Scandia City Council to solve the internet problem. I have the skills, the time, and the enthusiasm to help research and develop cost effective solutions and deliver them in a timely manner.

I like contributing my time to make my community a better place for all. I spend countless hours planning and implementing communi-

ty events that help bring neighbors together. I also value working on water quality issues with my neighbors on Bone Lake.

I believe if you want a great community, it’s up to you to do the work to make it happen.

Dan Squyres Please share a little bit about yourself and your background.

My wife and I moved to Scandia with our 3 children five years ago. I have been on the Scandia Planning Commission for nearly five years; 2 year as Chair and one year as Vice Chair. I work as a Sr. Deputy Assessor for Chisago County for my day job.

Many residents complain about poor internet service here. As a city official what would you do to improve internet service in Scandia?

The current state of internet access in Scandia is limiting business activities and frustrating private users.There is currently a lot of work being done on this issue by the city council and the internet committee. As a council member I will support these efforts. I am open to exploring any option that provides legitimate solutions for the people of Scandia.

Aside from internet service, what are two important issues facing the City of Scandia? And how would you work to address them?

Two issues that Scandia faces right now are land use and protecting water resources.

Regarding land use, I want to work to make sure Scandia grows in a way that maintains the character that we all love. We can do this by maintaining open space and focusing growth in the village center. As a city council we can protect our water resources with ordinances that minimize the impact of development on surface and subsurface water, requiring the use of best practices for activities that affect water quality.

People can find out more information about me and my stance on the issues at www.danforscandia.com.

Why are you interested in serving on the city council?

I love living in Scandia and I cherish all the things that make Scandia great, from our quaint village center to our farms, open spaces, dark night skies, and the people who really make this a wonderful town. I know that being on the City Council is hard work, and I think these things are worth working for: to preserve our town’s character, to encourage a happy and healthy community, to strengthen local businesses, and to protect

natural resources.

Washington County Sheriff Paul Hoppe Please share a little bit about yourself, including your qualifications for sheriff.

Born and raised in Washington County, I have called the county home for most of my life.

Over my 27 years I have served Oak Park Heights and Washington County for 18 years, and the past nine years as the police chief / public safety director for the City of Wyoming; overseeing all police / fire / functions.

I have a master’s degree from St. Thomas University in Police Administration and graduated from the FBI National Academy.

What can the Washington County Sheriff’s Office do to help stem the opioid epidemic?

The opioid epidemic will require early intervention through

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community education and awareness, the first step to stemming the epidemic is prevention. The drug takeback program should be expanded to improve accessibility for the public, the more convenient the location are the more likely people with us them. Reducing the amount of unused prescription from our homes will reduce access to opioids by family members or others with addiction issues. Implement a scholarship program focused on helping those with addiction issues who cannot afford treatment options. We also need to work with legislators and the medical community to reduce the abuse of medically prescribed opioids by those seeking excessive prescriptions. Finally, we need to aggressively hold those importing black market opioids into our neighborhoods accountable.

What is your current or would-be policy regarding a sheriff’s office assisting the federal government, specifically ICE, in regard to furthering that department’s current goals in dealing with illegal immigration?

Immigration enforcement is the responsibility of the federal govern-

ment, I do not believe local government has the resources to proactively enforce immigrations laws; any more than the federal government has the resources to enforce local traffic issues. It’s important to understand what our primary responsibilities are as localized law enforcement.

We would assist our federal partners under our mutual aid agreements in the event they request our assistance for safety and security concerns while performing the lawful functions of their duties.

What kind of training are or would you implement for officers to deal with people with mental health issues? Would you entertain new ideas of law enforcement such as hiring mental health counselors rather than police officers?

The Law Enforcement profession recognizes the need for additional de-escalation training to better prepare officers for dealing with individuals in mental health crisis, and the State of Minnesota has added the programming as part of our mandatory training requirements. If elected Sheriff, de-escalation training would be part of our regular training requirements. One of the programs I have been proposing is a collaborative partnership between law enforcement and health and human services, to ensure we have the properly trained people available while dealing with those in mental health crisis. It’s also important that those at risk have follow-up visits by HHS to ensure individuals affected are getting the necessary resources focused on a long-term treatment plans.

Anything else you’d like voters to know about you?

This election is about the future of law enforcement in Washington County and who will best serve the residents and organization. I’m honored to have received the support of the Washington County Deputy’s Association as their preferred candidate to lead the department into the future.

Dan Starry Please share a little bit about yourself, including your qualifications for sheriff.

I am currently the Washington County Sheriff, leading an outstanding agency of 256 employees and over 100 volunteers. I have spent my entire 25-year career with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and have experience in every division. My commitment and service to this agency and to the citizens of Washington County has been proven SEE CANDIDATES, PAGE 16

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PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF SALE OR DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY Notice of sale or disposal of property at Siverson’s Storage, 8940 15th St. North, Lake Elmo, MN 55042, (651)714-9199.

Property will be sold or disposed of at 10 a.m., November 15, 2018. The name of the person whose property is to be sold or disposed of, the description of the property/Vin# and Amount Due are as follows: Cory Koehn, (NW LSG Co, Vermillion State Bank) 1999 CHEV Model TBTSR, VIN# 1GBJ7C1C5XJ104809, Amount Due $6785.

Envirosota Inc., David Keyes (Anchor Bank Heritage NA) 2006 INTL Model CC40S VIN# 1HTMKAAN76H321171, due $6230.

T.R.Contracting(Thomas Donald Moline, T.D.Moline) 1999 Ford F450, VIN#1FDXF47FOXED92422, due $9890, 1996 Sledbed , VIN#41K-MS252-3-W2020873, due $2300, 1995 Felling Flatbed, VIN# 1F9F524ZI072885, due $3680.

Michael Kevin Snell, 1964 Ford F250, VIN#F250P510777, due $2650.

Michael Doherty, 1963 Holiday Rambler camper, Serial # RL 3401 23, due $4920 Melvin Jerome Jerry, Supplemental Needs Trust,1995 GMC Van, VIN# 1GDEG25K7SF520229 due $900.

Curt Brunton, 1980 Prowler Camper, VIN# 2054211058808, due $1680.

Brenda Eklund Scandia Deputy Clerk Dated: October 10, 2018 Published in The Country Messenger October 24 and October 31 2018 CITY OF SCANDIA SCANDIA, MINNESOTA NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION

election precinct of Scandia, Minnesota on Tuesday, the sixth (6) day of November 2018, for the purpose of electing candidates for the following offices: City of Scandia: Mayor City Council -- Two Council Members

Polling Location: Notice is Hereby Given, That a General Election will be held in the

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Dated this 23th day of October, 2018.

Linda M. Tibbetts Town Clerk Town of May Published in The Country Messenger October 24 and October 31 2018 Ordinance Summary SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 199, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 122, THE SCANDIA DEVELOPMENT CODE, CHAPTER 2, SECTION 4.15 REGARDING LIVESTOCK AND LIVESTOCK OPERATIONS AND SECTION 3.2 REGARDING ACCESSORY STRUCTURES On October 16, 2018, at a Regular Meeting of the Scandia City Council, by majority vote, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 199 which amends sections of Chapter 2 of the Development Code regulating Livestock and Livestock Operations and Accessory Structures. The ordinance amendment creates regulations for keeping of domestic fowl on lots smaller than 5 acres, modifies the lot size for accessory structures in the shoreland zoning district to be based on the land above the ordinary high water mark, and establishes separate setback requirements for domestic fowl.

son during regular office hours at City Hall or by standard or electronic mail.

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1. Chapter 8.01, Subdivision 4 is hereby amended to add: (14) Any living or standing tree or part thereof infected to any degree or infested with any invasive species pest

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(15) Any dead tree or part thereof, including logs, branches, stumps, firewood, bark or other tree material from which the infected and/or infested part has not been removed and burned or sprayed with an effective pesticide

SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 201, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 122, THE SCANDIA DEVELOPMENT CODE, CHAPTER 2, SECTION 4.24 REGARDING SWIMMING POOLS On October 16, 2018, at a Regular Meeting of the Scandia City Council, by majority vote, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 201 which amends Chapter 2 of the Development Code regulating swimming pools. The ordinance amendment specifies that the pool covers used in lieu of fencing must comply with the current ASTM standard and be installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.

A printed copy of the Ordinance is available for inspection by any person during regular office hours at City Hall or by standard or electronic mail.

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CITY OF MARINE ON ST. CROIX WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 181011-01 ORDINANCE 151 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MARINE ON ST. CROIX AMENDING CHAPTER 8, NUISANCES OF THE CITY CODE. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARINE ON ST. CROIX DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Whereas, the City is desirous of amending the City Code, Chapter 8.01, Subd. 4 regarding Nuisances.

This ordinance shall be in force and effect from and after its passage and publication according to law and adopted by the City Council of the City of Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota.

Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Marine on St. Croix this 11th day of October, 2018.

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By Glenn Mills, Mayor Attest: Lynette Peterson, City Clerk Published in The Country Messenger October 24, 2018

CITY OF MARINE ON ST. CROIX RESOLUTION NO. 181011-02 ORDINANCE NUMBER 152

Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Marine on St. Croix that an ordinance amendment has been adopted by the City Council amending the Marine on St. Croix City Code as follows: TITLE AND SUMMARY

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MARINE ON ST. CROIX CITY CODE

BY REPLACING CHAPTER 16, TREES, AND SAID CHAPTER 16 IS REPEALED AS OF THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE. Section 1. This ordinance is adopted for the purpose to establish, promote and protect the public health, safety, and general welfare by providing for the regulation of the planting, maintenance, protection, and removal of trees, shrubs, and other woody

Now, therefore be it resolved, A printed copy of the Ordinance is available for inspection by any per-

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PUBLIC NOTICES FROM PAGE 12 vegetation within the City to the extent found by the City Council to be practical within available resources.

The provisions of this ordinance are enacted to implement the City’s Comprehensive Plan, the City Forestry Plan, and to: A. Establish and maintain a substantial amount of tree cover on public and private lands in the City; B. Maintain trees in a healty and non-hazardous condition through good aboricultural practices, and;

C. Establish and maintain appropriate diversity in tree species and age classes to provide a stable and sustainable community forest.

Adopted by the City Council of the City of Marine on St. Croix on this 11th day of October, 2018.

By Glen Mills, Mayor Attest, Lynette Peterson, City Clerk

Section 2. A printed copy of the ordinance is available for inspection by any person during the regular office hours of the City Clerk at the Marine on St. Croix City Hall, 121 Judd Street.

Section 3. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be in full force and effective from and after its passage and publication according to law.

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into this problem in 1978, x-raying 301 geese, and found that over half contained lead pellets. Because of these findings a law was created in 1982 requiring the use of nontoxic steel ammunition in goose hunting and the eagle population increased exponentially across the state. It was so successful that the state was able to donate 55 eagles to other states to help their bald eagle populations.

In their efforts to return trumpeter swans to Minnesota, the Nongame Wildlife group flew to Minto Flats, a wetland that serves as a game refuge along the Tanana river in Alaska. This species, known as the largest water fowl in the world, had disappeared from Minnesota in 1883. For approximately 20 years Henderson and his colleagues flew to Minto Flats once a year and collected 50 eggs to be hatched and eventually released in Minnesota. In total 372 swans were released, leading to a current population of 22,000 and 24,000 in the state. Although

long considered a game bird and hunted nearly to extinction, Henderson stated that their goal was to “restore for biodiversity, not for game hunting.”

After the Deep Water Horizon oil spill on April 22, 2010, the Nongame Wildlife program began focusing on Minnesota species that migrate to the Gulf region.

They found that loons and pelicans were the most vulnerable to the effects of the spill, including mutagenic and carcinogenic health problems.

Henderson and his colleagues have created educational programs like Project Wild and Project WET (Water Education for Teachers) for teachers and students to learn about wildlife.

During one of his many trips to Costa Rica, Henderson took young students on a wildlife photography outing, stating that “digital photography is a bridge to nature.”

In addition to his world renowned work with wildlife, Henderson is a prolific writer.

“One of my pet projects was to

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always have a book going,” he said.

He has had 11 books published, most focusing on some aspects of bird life, but other topics include landscaping, and Costa Rican wildlife. For Henderson, who donates all the royalties to the Nongame Wildlife program, it’s another way of giving back.

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

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

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

Kid’s Church during 9:45 service.

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

Forest Hills

United Methodist Church

Lutheran Church (LCMS)

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

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

Maranatha Church Chisago Lakes Campus 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.

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.

Lord of the Lakes

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

Fellowship at 11 a.m.

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

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

River Valley Christian Church

St. Joseph Catholic Cluster

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

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

Sunday Teen Service 7:00 p.m.

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

St. Anne’s, Somerset 5 p.m.

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

St. Anne’s, Somerset 8 & 10 a.m.

St. Joseph’s, Osceola 10:30 a.m.

Call for weekday mass and reconciliation schedules.

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.

Osceola United Methodist Church

St. Joseph Catholic Church

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

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

Wednesday worship: 7 p.m.

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

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

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

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Pedestrian crashes, fatalities increase in fall months More hours of darkness this time of year increase the number of pedestrian crashes and fatalities, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. As the days get shorter, motorists and pedestrians should use caution when driving and walking.

So far this year, 28 pedestrians were killed. In 2017, 42 pedestrians were killed and 1,053 were injured compared to 60 deaths and 1,037 injuries in 2016. “Pedestrians are more difficult to see when the sun rises later and sets

earlier, increasing the risk of crashes,� said Ray Starr, acting state traffic engineer. “Motorists and pedestrians are equally at fault when we look at the crash data. Both groups need to know and obey the laws because basically we’re all pedestrians at some point in our day.�

The crosswalk law includes these highlights: • Motorists must stop for crossing pedestrians at marked crosswalks and at all intersections without crosswalks or stop lights.

• Pedestrians should obey traffic signs and signals at all intersections that have them. • Vehicles stopped for pedestrians can proceed once the pedestrian has completely crossed the lane in front of the stopped vehicle. • Pedestrians shouldn’t enter a crosswalk if a vehicle is approaching and it is impossible for the driver to stop. There is no defined distance that a pedestrian should abide by before entering the crosswalk; common sense should be used.

• When a vehicle is stopped at an intersection to allow pedestrians to cross, drivers of other vehicles approaching from the rear should not pass the stopped vehicle.

For the full crosswalk law, go to: http://www.mndot.gov /peds/education/index.html.

About one-third of pedestrian crashes happen during the weekday rush hour driving time, defined as 6 to 9 a.m. and 3 to 6 p.m. One out of every four pedestrian fatal crashes occurred between the hours of 9 p.m. and 3 a.m.

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Maintenance Worker Public Works The City of Amery is seeking candidates for a fulltime Maintenance Worker for the Public Works Department. This position operates light and heavy equipment and performs manual labor in a wide variety of activities related to maintaining the City’s parks, streets, water, and sewer facilities.

Related experiences in snow plowing, carpentry, and masonry are desirable. Must possess a valid driver’s license and a CDL license, Class B,C,D; and a high school diploma or have a GED. Starting salary is $18.00/Hr; FT. Overtime is required at times.

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OCTOBER 16 At 2:45 p.m. fraud was reported in the 18000 block of St. Croix Trail.

OCTOBER 17 At 12:15 p.m. a complaint about parking on St. Croix Trail and Elm Street was received.

At 9:44 p.m. a complaint about an animal came from 5th Street.

OCTOBER 18 At 12:58 p.m. a complaint about a driver on St. Croix Trail and Maple Street was received.

City of Scandia

OCTOBER 16

At 8:39 a.m. a medical need in the 10000 block of 215th Street was reported.

OCTOBER 17 At 9:49 a.m. fraud was reported in the 21000 block of Olinda Lane.

At 6:42 p.m. a complaint about an animal in the 14000 block of Oakhill Road was received.

OCTOBER 18 At 4:49 p.m. an abandoned vehicle in the 16000 block of O’Brien Trail was reported.

OCTOBER 19 At 12:15 a.m. an alarm sounded in the 22000 block of St. Croix Trail.

At 7:52 a.m. a medical

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need in the 13000 block of 182nd Street was reported.

At 3:57 p.m. a complaint about an animal in the 20000 block of Olinda Trail was received.

At 3:36 p.m. a 911 call was abandoned in the 15000 block of 199th Street.

At 5:08 p.m. a welfare check was needed on Manning and 228th Street.

At 6:02 p.m. a complaint about a driver in the 18000 block of Layton was received.

OCTOBER 20 At 10 a.m. an alarm sounded in the 20000 block of Olinda.

At 2:16 p.m. suspicious activity in the 12000 block of 205th Street was reported.

At 3:04 p.m. an officer assisted another agency in the 12000 block of Oakhill Road.

At 9:11 p.m. a complaint about an animal on Manning and Scandia Trails was received.

Town of May

OCTOBER 15 At 8:02 a.m. an accident in the 15000 block of Square Lake Trail was reported.

At 3 p.m. fraud was reported in the 14000 block of Oldfield Road.

At 9:04 p.m. suspicious activity in the 14000 block

of Ostrum Trail was reported.

OCTOBER 16 At 6:46 a.m. an accident on Manning and 170th Street was reported.

At 8:30 a.m. suspicious activity n the 12000 block of Norell was reported.

At 2:03 p.m. a driver was stopped in the 1200 block of Manning Trail.

At 8:08 p.m. a medical need in the 12000 block of Square Lake Trail Court was reported.

At 6:02 p.m. a complaint about traffic on Lynch Road and Keystone was received.

OCTOBER 17 At 8:09 a.m. property was

found in the 14000 block of Square Lake Trail.

At 8:14 a.m. a complaint about parking came from the 13000 block of Panorama Avenue.

At 4:40 p.m. threats were reported in the 12000 block of Norell.

OCTOBER 18 At 11:28 a.m. a 911 line was abandoned in the 15000 block of May Avenue.

OCTOBER 19 At 10:56 a.m. theft was reported in the 16000 block of 152nd Street.

At 5:44 p.m. an accident in the 13000 block of St. Croix Trail was reported.

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and can be trusted. I live in Stillwater with my amazing wife Jeanice. We have two daughters who have recently finished college.

What can the Washington County Sheriff’s Office do to help stem the opioid epidemic?

Since becoming the Sheriff, I have focused the resources of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office on Prevention, Education and Enforcement. On the enforcement front, we continue to go after the cartels and frankly the doctors that overprescribe opioids in our community.

Along with that, I am committed to educating and preventing those that are struggling with pain management in Starry becoming addicted. To do this, I have partnered with County Attorney Pete Orput as well as local doctors and community organizations to spread the word about the harm these drugs can bring if not administered correctly. As Sheriff, I have also increased our Drug Take Back locations within the county. We now have more opportunity to get rid of used and unwanted medication, preventing potential diversion.

What is your policy regarding a sheriff’s office assisting the federal government, specifically U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, in regard to furthering that department’s current goals in dealing with illegal immigration?

Currently it is against policy for my officers to inquire about immigration status while working in the community. I have taken the stance, along with many sheriffs and the Minnesota Sheriff’s Association that immigration enforcement is the responsibility of the federal government and not local law enforcement. It is policy in my jail to not recognize ICE detainers if they stand alone. We will only hold criminals from our community for the prescribed time as allowed by statute in cooperation with the county attorney. My hope is that all citizens can call upon us for assistance at any time without fear of reprisals due to immigration status. We must be able to provide safety and security for all of our citizens.

What kind of training are you implementing for officers to deal with people with mental health issues?

Would you entertain new ideas of law enforcement such as hiring mental health counselors rather than police officers?

The mental health crisis facing our community is no doubt one of the most significant challenges that we face in law enforcement. As Washington County Sheriff, I started an initiative to have 100 percent of our sworn and correctional staff certified in Crisis Intervention Training (CIT). Also, I am currently working on new initiatives with my partners in Community Services. We will soon have crisis response workers providing 24/7 coverage with Washington County Law Enforcement. We must also take care of the first responders in our community. If we can keep our police, fire and EMS healthy, we can better serve our community. To battle this crisis, law enforcement leaders must be open to any and all new ideas.

Anything else you’d like voters to know about you?

I am running to continue as your Sheriff this November. I want to continue to serve as your Sheriff because I love Washington County, the citizens and the employees I work with. With over 25 years of service in this community, there is no place I’d rather work.