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ART: ArtReach St. Croix opens Weathered and Wild exhibition. PAGE 7

Evan Johnson focuses on the art of portrait photography MATT ANDERSON EDITOR@COUNTRYMESSENGER.COM

“I’ve seen estimates that almost four billion pictures are taken every day, but how many of those will we have, let alone cherish, 50 years from now?” says local Marine photographer Evan Johnson.

Hoping to capture the essence of portrait photography, Johnson is holding a “pop-up” studio in the Judd Street Exchange owned by Mary Jo Van Dell above the Marine General Store until the middle of December.

Johnson grew up in Minneapolis, but has been living in Marine for the last 15 years. He taught film and video production earlier in his life, but admits that photography is something that has always called to him.

“The thing that’s always kind of captured me is

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The MinuteEarth Youtube team: Standing (L-R): David Goldenberg, Melissa Hayes, Sarah Berman, Julián Gómez, Jasper Palfree, Peter Reich, Kate Yoshida. Kneeling (L-R): Henry Reich, Arcadi Garcia Rius, Ever Salazar, Alex Reich.

MinuteEarth presents ‘Science and Stories About our Awesome Planet’ in Marine MATT ANDERSON EDITOR@COUNTRYMESSENGER.COM

Creating a YouTube channel is not a difficult thing to do today.

But, building a channel about science with more than two million subscribers is an accomplishment to say the least. That’s what co-founders Henry Reich, Alex Reich, and

Marine resident Peter Reich have done with the channel MinuteEarth. Alex and Peter will be coming to the Marine Village Hall on November 21 for their event, “Science and Stories about our Awesome Planet.”

“MinuteEarth is a YouTube channel that my father, Peter, my brother, Henry, and I

started back in 2013,” says co-founder Alex Reich. “Our goal is to make videos that the world’s foremost expert on the subject could find valuable, and that simultaneously a five year old could enjoy. So, that way we have viewers that are experts, and viewers that range from five year olds to 95 year olds.”

MinuteEarth covers a wide variety of scientific topics in hundreds of videos from “Why Rivers Curve” to “How to Survive a Lightning Strike” that have garnered more than 250 million views. These videos are relatively short, but highly informative with simple and SEE CHANNEL, PAGE 2

Underground and out of mind?

November 13 workshop will address septic systems, private wells, and other groundwater topics On Wednesday, Nov. 13, 5:307:30pm Washington County will offer a free workshop for residents that addresses groundwater topics including septic systems, private wells, healthy homes, and household hazardous waste. As part of this class, the county will offer free water testing for coliform bacteria and

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nitrates to all participants who pre-register at least one week in advance. The workshop will be held at Hugo City Hall.

Groundwater provides 100% of the drinking water in Washington County and 75% of all drinking water statewide.

In most parts of the county, groundwater is still clean and abundant enough to support local communities. But in some places, aquifers have been contaminated by industry and agriculture. In other locations, we are using groundwater more

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EVAN JOHNSON

Local photographer Evan Johnson has a “pop-up” studio in the Judd Street Exchange above the Marine General Store until December 13 and is specializing in “Intentional Portraits”.

photography,” he says. “If you think about film, it’s 30 frames per second – audio and picture- but as I’ve gotten older I’ve loved the idea of splitting that apart into just the visual and just one image.”

There is artistry to stripping down video to capture one single moment that Johnson is trying to convey in his current “pop-up” studio in Marine. His focus in this project is portrait photography. What may seem like standard picture-taking tells much more of a story, according to Johnson.

“We wanted to create a space where we could create what I call ‘intentional portraits.’” He said, “For me, the philosophy is that we live in this world where most people’s pictures are like this,” taking

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out his phone and holding it out in front of him, “so the intentional part is to make something together. The other part of it is to make something that is an archival product that will be here and cherished in 50 years.”

“Having a camera with you at all times is fantastic.” Johnson continued, looking at some of the recent portraits he had taken. “But I think that a photograph is something that you make, instead of something that you take.”

Making print photography means something special to Johnson.

To make an “archival picture” means creating something that can last for decades, or more, and to make something that is valued by the owner. For portrait photography, that means creating something organic and that means shying away from saying, “Cheese!”

“I don’t start with a smile, because I think, for a lot of us, it’s difficult to do it organically,” says Johnson. “When we think about portrait photography, we think about the classic, ‘one, two, three, and smile’ and we’re done. I can’t do that. I don’t think you

get anything authentic that way.”

In order to focus on capturing real moments, Johnson has the client sit in front of the camera for roughly 20 to 30 minutes. In this way, he can have conversations and work through to find the authenticity he is searching for. “Across the session, there are multiple things where different parts of the personality sort of bubble up,” he says. “It’s all about exploring together and seeing what we can come up with.

Everybody is looking for something different when they come in.”

A session with Johnson starts with a complimentary consultation to figure out what exactly someone is looking for and what certain comfort levels are.

Then, a scheduling of a session takes place with plenty of time behind the camera followed by working through some of the favorite shots that were taken that could be printed. All of this is with the intention of making something that will be treasured for years to come.

For more information, and to see more of Johnson’s work, visit ellidaphoto.com

Correction On the front page of the Oct. 30 edition of the Country Messenger, the caption for the picture was incorrect. The correct caption reads: Larry Roden and Kristin Tuenge, planting catalpa tree in Oakland Cemetery. We apologize for the error.

NOTICE The water in front of 19025 Layton Ave North, on the west shore of Big Marine Lake, will be aerated (DNR Permit F1783229) beginning December 1, 2019. This will result in open water extending approximately 50 feet along the shoreline. The open water will be posted with Thin Ice signs. Please be careful when traveling in this area.

Fatal crash near North Branch leads to arrest STAFF REPORT NEWS@COUNTYSTAR.COM

A fatal two-vehicle crash on Interstate 35 just north of North Branch lead to the closing of the freeway for several hours, along with a brief search for one of the drivers.

According to the Minnesota State Patrol’s incident report, at about 5:28 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 1, a 2001 Toyota Tundra driven by 23-year-old Samuel Dakota

Moreno of Marine on St. Croix was traveling northbound on I35 at a high rate of speed when it rear-ended a 2003 Buick Park Avenue, driven by 63-year-old Joffre Michael Kolosky of Moose Lake.

The force of the collision caused Kolosky to leave the roadway on the right side and roll over.

Upon arrival, law enforcement found Kolosky dead at the scene and Moreno having left the scene.

Moreno was found a short time later by law enforcement and

CHANNEL: MinuteEarth in Marine on St. Croix November 21 FROM PAGE 1

creative cartoon illustrations that any viewer can enjoy.

“There are about 16 different playlists that we’ve made,” says Reich. “They range from geology to anatomy and health, energy and climate change, policy, the process of science, oceans, human behavior and more. So, we’ve kind of run the gamut on topics, but there’s a common theme where we make videos about phenomena that we think our viewers would find scientifically interesting, or would otherwise benefit from knowing about..”

A primary focus of the MinuteEarth channel is to create a passion for science and protecting the earth. “We have dozens of videos covering things like sustainability and climate change, and how we can use knowledge to build a better relationship between humans and the earth. That is the central theme and something that our team is really passionate about.”

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Alex and Peter will be presenting an event in Marine to illustrate what MinuteEarth is all about, where they’re going and how they got to where they are today. With plenty of topics to discuss, the event will be focused on science and the sustainability of the planet.

“We’re planning on talking about how MinuteEarth came to be, as well as our goals and approach in general,” says Reich. “We’ll also talk about what we think effective scientific communication requires and also about the broader landscape of online media – YouTube in particular. All of this will be in the context of how we as individuals, and as a whole community, can work to make the changes that we need to make to be better stewards of earth and to be more environmentally sustainable as a society.”

“Science and Stories About our Awesome Planet” will be held at the Marine Village Hall Nov. 21 at 7 p.m. The event is free, and open to the public.

Snacks and refreshments will be available.

WATER: Free workshop to Washington County residents FROM PAGE 1

quickly than it can be replenished. But, because our water supplies are underground, literally hidden from view, these groundwater issues are sometimes invisible as well.

Unlike municipal water supplies, which are tested annually, homeowners are responsible for testing their own private wells to ensure that the water is safe to drink. One concern is

bacterial contamination, which can occur during the well drilling process or subsequent repairs. Coliform bacteria may also be found if sewage or surface water is leaking into a well. Nitrates are also a concern, especially for families with infants, as high nitrate levels can cause a potentially fatal disease known as “blue baby syndrome.”

There are also more than 16,000 individual septic systems in Wash-

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taken into custody at the Chisago County Jail, where he is being held on suspicion of criminal vehicular homicide, driving without a license, DWI and drug possession.

Northbound I35 was closed between Highway 95 in North Branch and Harris until approximately 11:30 a.m. while the State Patrol recon team investigated the crash.

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ington County. When properly designed, installed, and maintained, these private systems provide good treatment of wastewater. If they begin to leak, however, they can contaminate nearby lakes, streams and wells. Sometimes, these problems can go undetected for years.

To register for the November 13 workshop, go to tinyurl. com/2019groundwater or email phe@co.washington.mn.us.

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Vendor and Craft Fair

Experience Dementia in a New Way

The Partners of OMC will be hosting their annual Vendor and Craft fair on Thursday from noon – 5 p.m. in the conference rooms at Osceola Medical Center.

Proceeds to go toward programming and equipment needs of OMC.

NOV. 7, 14 & 21 Microsoft Office Excel 2010 Volunteer instructor Ken Noyes is offering a three-part course on the basics of Microsoft Office Excel 2010. Plan to attend all three sessions (Thursdays, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.).

Registration required.

Register online at WashCoLib.org/Events, at the Hardwood Creek Library Information Desk, or by calling 651-2757300. Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd N, Forest Lake.

NOVEMBER 8 Game Night Marine Village Hall, 5:30 – 7:30 pm (come when you can) BINGO night – bring your family and friends. $5 per person donation for pizza suggested.

International Games Day: Family Game Night From 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Bring your own game to play with others, or play one of our favorites. Games for different ages and groups will be spread throughout the library. Registration not required for this program. Snacks will be served. Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd N, Forest Lake.

NOVEMBER 9 Girls & Dolls Tea Parties Bring your granddaughter or daughter and their dolls to enjoy a cup of tea and sweets along with crafts and games. 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at Gammelgården Museum (20880 Olinda Trail, Scandia). FFI: gammelgardenmuseum. org.

STEM Saturdays: Bruce the Bug Guy Join us from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. for a bug-filled Show ‘n Tell, storytelling, interesting facts and fun hands-on activities, including live critters from the arthropod zoo.

All ages. No registration required. Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd N, Forest Lake

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.

From 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., use virtual reality to experience dementia for yourself. Learn about community resources for patients and their caregivers. Presented by Jenny West from FamilyMeans in collaboration with Stillwater Area ACT on Alzheimer’s. No registration required.

Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd N, Forest Lake

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

NOVEMBER 16 & 17 Dala toy workshop Craft a Dala pull toy in this workshop offered by the Gammelgården Museum (20880 Olinda Trail, Scandia). Reserve now by calling the Butik (651-433-5053).

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Lutefisk Dinner Gammelgården’s Lutfisk and Swedish Meatball Dinner with silent auction and live music.

NOTE CHANGES: Continuous seating: noon to 6 p.m., meal served at Scandia Community Center (14727 209th St N, Scandia). No advance sales - cash, check or credit card at door. FFI: gammelgardenmuseum. org.

MinuteEarth Join Alex Reich and Marine resident Peter Reich, co-founders of the popular YouTube channel, MinuteEarth, for an entertaining and informative program about creating science content on YouTube.

Marine Village Hall, 121 Judd Street, Marine on St. Croix, MN Free. All are welcome.

Light refreshments will be served.

NOVEMBER 23 Fall Festival The Osceola United Methodist Women will hold a Fall Festival from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Osceola United Methodist church, located at 306 River Street.

Fruitcakes, made by the women, and a large assortment of bakery items are being featured.

Fair trade food items and handmade crafts and décor by area artisians will be for sale.

Barbecue sandwiches, wild rice soup, ham/ vegetable boiled dinner (soup), bars, pie a la mode and more will be

Game night Kane enjoyed playing a unique top spinning game at the monthly Game Night at the Marine Area Community Library.

BINGO night is this Friday, Nov. 8 from 5:30 - 7:30

served.

NOVEMBER 30 Gingerbread Tales Gingerbread house workshop offered by the Gammelgården Museum. Reserve now by calling the Butik (651433-5053).

DECEMBER 6 Fruitcake Sale The Osceola United Methodist Church will be selling fruitcakes at Hiawatha Bank (409 N Cascade St) starting at 9 a.m.

DECEMBER 7 Annie’s Coffee Enjoy a cup of coffee and Swedish treats, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. (Christmas traditions) at Gammelgården Museum (20880 Olinda Trail, Scandia). Book now at the Butik (651-433-5053).

DECEMBER 8 Lucia Dagen Candlelight Swedish prayer services 6 a.m.

8:30 a.m. at Gammelgården Museum (20880 Olinda Trail, Scandia)

DECEMBER 14 Girls & Dolls Tea Parties Bring your granddaughter or daughter and their dolls to enjoy a cup of tea and sweets along with crafts and

games. 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at Gammelgården Museum (20880 Olinda Trail, Scandia). FFI: gammelgardenmuseum. org.

DECEMBER 21 Annie’s Coffee Enjoy a cup of coffee and Swedish treats, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. (Christmas traditions) at Gammelgården Museum (20880 Olinda Trail, Scandia). Book now at the Butik (651-433-5053).

ONGOING Fika med Pratstund (Swedish Snacks and Chat) Every Sunday afternoon, July 21 to September 29, from 1 to 3 p.m., Sven Sjöstedt and the Lindstrom Historical Society will host “Fika med Pratstund” (Snacks and Chat) at the Karl Oskar House in Ki Chi Saga Park located (29061 Glader Blvd, Lindstrom). Open house format with coffee, donuts and talk of Swedish things.

(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. FFI: ckgenz@msn. com or call 763-227-7536.

Mental Health Support Group A NAMI Connection peer support group for adults recovering from mental illness meets bi-weekly in Stillwater. Free, sponsored

by NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental Illness). Led by trained facilitators who are in recovery.

Meets: first and third Mondays of each month, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at Episcopal Church of the Ascension Office (215 North 4th St., Stillwater). FFI: Call Diane at 651-724-0977 or NAMI at 651-645-2948.

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 include a presentation followed by casual discussion.

Photographers of all interests and abilities are welcome.

Tree Yoga will present a free 30 minute BooksMoveMe yoga session for children and their caregivers. This event is free and open to children 6 and under and their caregivers. No registration required.

Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd N, Forest Lake.

Family Storytime at Hardwood Creek Thursdays, from 10:3011:00 a.m. Children of all ages and their caregivers. Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd N, Forest Lake. 651 275-7300.

Super Storytime Tuesdays from 10:30 11:15 a.m. A craft or other activity with storytime. Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd N, Forest Lake. 651 275-7300.

Baby Storytime

Wednesdays, 9:45-10:15 a.m. Hardwood Creek Library invites parents and caregivers with babies 0-24 months. Siblings are welcome! Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd N, Forest Lake. 651 275-7300.

Toddler Storytime Wednesdays, 10:30-11 a.m. Children of all ages and their caregivers.

Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Rd N, Forest Lake.

FFI: 651 275-7300.

Used Book Sale The Friends of the Osceola Library will hold a used book sale the first Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Discovery Center, 3rd Ave. entrance, lower level.

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Alas, poor Halloween, I knew it well

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ell, Halloween and fall are over, Christmas and winter are coming up soon. Oh, and there’s that slight detour for Thanksgiving to deal with.

I hope you had a great Halloween. It was certainly brisk out trick or treating with our 5-year-old granddaughter, Sera. This was the second year my wife and I got to go out with the grandkids and it is always a good time seeing the world through the eyes of a child.

Sera dressed as Merida, the princess from “Brave,” a 2012 Pixar movie. We circumnavigated her neighborhood until her bucket got full and became “too heavy.”

We returned home so she could have four pieces of candy, someto drink and work on her Publisher thing homework.

It was a great evening. Sera did Tom Stangl well with a few scary situations and remembered most of the time to say “trick or treat” and more importantly, “thank you” at each home.

But my mind wandered a bit as it is wont to do since I reached late middle age. I wondered why there weren’t more children out working the streets for candy. Sure, it was a Thursday night and a bit colder than normal, but there was FREE CANDY available for the asking.

I began thinking about my children’s childhoods and my own and realized that getting a bag of free candy simply isn’t as special as it was when I was a child.

Then I realized I was old.

Because when I was a kid, Halloween was one of three times in the year that I had easy access to candy. Christmas and Easter were the other two opportunities, but Halloween was by far the greatest candy holiday. Why? Because the amount of candy you could get was up to you. If you got out as soon as supper was over, kept moving door to door, you could work a lot of doors before the lights went out after 8 p.m. In many ways, Halloween in those days was the ultimate candy capitalism holiday for children. If you put in the time, you got the goods.

As the fifth of six children, candy was a treat that rarely came into our lives. I never went without a meal and had a chance at a bottle of pop or a bowl of ice cream every now and then, Mom made popcorn on the stove several nights a week, which was great, but never a Snickers bar.

So, when Halloween came around, we literally went to town.

In those days in a town of 1,600 people, it was not uncommon for children to be seen wandering all over town without supervision. It was what we did. Our moms, busy cleaning and cooking, wanted us out of the house so they could get their many tasks accomplished.

Contrast that with today when we feel the need to have devices that can be tracked on our children on the off chance they are able to shake their parental bodyguards. Candy is plentiful and readily available, but rationed to avoid issues with weight gain and behavior.

As much as it pains me to say this, I think Halloween as I knew it is dead.

It’s probably for the best, but you can’t blame a boomer for mourning.

One last fun size Snickers for the road, please.

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

Thanks for reading I’ll keep in touch. Feel free to do the same.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Veterans Day As Veterans Day nears, I want to take this opportunity to thank all of our active and retired military personnel for their service to our country. At a time when many of our young men and women are protecting our interests

overseas, we sometimes lose sight of the duty and sacrifices of the many individuals who make up our military.

The recent news regarding the Special Ops raid that killed ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi serves as a good reminder that brave men and women continue to fight

for our freedoms each and every day.

We all know families in our communities whose brothers or sisters, dads, moms and children are in the military. We pray for their safety. But we should also thank them for their sacrifice in helping making America more

secure.

Hundreds of veterans call our area home. If you have some free time on November 11, I’d encourage you to let these brave men and women know that their service was greatly appreciated.

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ne of my first issues that needed addressing in my writing when I started as an editor was opinionated voice. I didn’t dip my toes into the waters of journalism; I dove in headfirst. So, in my first few stories I had no idea that opinion in the media is a no-no and wrote mine in a sentence or two. We reviewed those first few stories, made the corrections and I avoided opinionated voice from then on. No harm, no foul.

As I continue to learn the communities that I am reporting, I have noticed that opinions are prevalent more so than in my previous position. That being said, I do understand that there are opinions and Editor contentions in any community.

Matt Anderson What’s important to remember is

that I am not a part of those opinions.

I figured I might as well nip any preconceived notions in the bud about my opinions and beliefs by simply saying, “It’s not my job to have an opinion,” barring my column, of course. But even in my column I have reined in my tongue a bit to avoid any labeling prior to becoming a full part of the community. Where was I? Ah, yes: opinions.

We all have them and there is a time and a place for them. The media is not that place. I pay very little mind to “mainstream” media, as I believe it has become a partisan wasteland pitting left against right, but local media seems to have a more careful magnifying glass by the public. You’d better watch out if you reveal your political ideologies in the local SEE ANDERSON, PAGE 6

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“Souper” way to use up leftovers

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y main household duties for the last three decades were chief grocery shopper, chef, and “magician of all things food.” Well, that ended abruptly. Our kids have flown the nest and it’s just my husband and me. Apparently, we don’t eat very much.

I’m relearning how to cook, shop for two, and being an empty nester. In my opinion, it’s easier cooking for an army of hungry boys. Plus, my clean-up crew is gone.

Two things stand out when cooking for two. Most recipes serve four or more and leftovers are my new reality. We can either eat leftovers as they are or create something new with them. I don’t know if you’re me, but eating leftovers is hit or Wild Chow like miss.

Some things taste great reheated Lisa Erickson like lasagna or spaghetti. But then there are those things that taste weird like cooked chicken. Most cooked meats taste better combined with something else.

This recipe is perfect with fresh ingredients or leftovers. I’ve cooked it both ways and it’s “souper” either way.

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y husband, Peter, and I have settled into the little house we are calling home for a month in southern Spain. The house is old and quirky—but I’ve come to believe that all homes are quirky in their own way.

Whenever I spend time in another person’s home, I realize there are a lot of different ways of doing things that would never have Columnist occurred to me.

When I was Carrie Classon young, my family would drive to visit my great-grandmother.

She had a neighbor named Mrs. Johnson (I never learned her first name). Mrs. Johnson had a pug and when I uncurled the pug’s tail, he caught sight of it and chased it until he was exhausted. This was endlessly entertaining as an eight-year-old.

But my other vivid memory of visiting Mrs. Johnson was the way she ate pears. Mrs. Johnson took the pear and banged it on the table—side to side and top to bottom—until the whole pear was soft.

“Why are you doing that?” I asked.

“Now you can eat the whole

thing—just pull off the stem and spit out the seeds!” she told me.

It turned out I’d been wasting a lot of good pear, but that stopped under Mrs. Johnson’s tutelage.

“You shouldn’t bother that old woman!” my great-grandmother scolded me after an afternoon of eating pears and watching the pug. It didn’t occur to me until later that my great-grandmother was at least a decade older than Mrs. Johnson. (It didn’t occur to me until much later yet that this might be my great-grandmother’s way of saying she had missed me.)

While visiting my grandpa, I watched as he cut up his apple, removing the core and eating the apple in slices. I started cutting up my apples and never went back.

“He only did that because he had dentures!” my mother told me, years later. I have good teeth, but I still believe it’s a better way to eat an apple.

I recently watched my cousin, Melissa, make a salad. She chopped up her lettuce like coleslaw.

“Why are you doing that?” I asked.

“It’s easier to eat and mixes with the other stuff better,” Melissa explained.

“Why haven’t we always chopped up our lettuce?” Peter asked me, after it became our new way of doing things.

This is what I like most about

travel. It is nice to see the sights, but it is the small things, the “why didn’t I ever think of that?” things that interest me the most.

Why don’t we slice up tomatoes and cheese and have them for dinner? Why don’t we buy olives in bulk? Why don’t we have one long pillow instead of two short ones? Spending time in another home makes me examine things I would never look at twice. I see the familiar with fresh eyes.

I take less for granted. Travel forces me to realize how little of my life I actually think about and how much is done on autopilot.

Returning home, I might do a few things differently but, more than anything, I am filled with a new appreciation for all I have— all the things in my life I have neglected to notice, all the sweetness I’ve taken for granted.

Yesterday I bought some fresh pears at the market. Cutting up a pear in my quirky little temporary home in Spain, I suddenly remembered Mrs. Johnson. I picked up the core and ate it. It was sweet and delicious.

“Mrs. Johnson was right,” I thought, “I’ve been wasting a lot of good pear.”

Till next time, Carrie Carrie Classon’s memoir, “Blue Yarn,” was released earlier this year. Learn more at CarrieClasson.com.

Nature Notes – Grassland birds

B Chicken and Rice Soup Serves 2 2 Tbsp. butter 1 small onion, chopped 1 rib celery, sliced 1 carrot, coarsely chopped (cooked or raw) 1/2 tsp. finely chopped fresh garlic 2 Tbsp. flour 5-6 cups chicken broth Pinch of smoked paprika 3/4 cup cooked rice 1 cup deli rotisserie chicken, shredded 1 Tbsp. parsley, chopped Fresh lemon juice to taste Salt and pepper to taste In a large saucepan, over medium heat, melt the butter until sizzling. Add onion, celery, carrots; continue cooking 3-5 minutes until onions are softened. Add garlic; cook for 30-60 seconds. Add the flour and stir to coat. Slowly add the chicken broth (about 5 cups) while whisking and bring soup to a slow simmer. Add the paprika. Continue simmering for 10 minutes until carrots are tender (skip this step if your carrots are already cooked). Stir in cooked rice, chicken, and parsley. Add more broth if the soup is too thick. Simmer for 3-4 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and lemon to taste and serve.

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

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of our troops and their families, we would not enjoy the daily freedoms we so often take for granted.

To all of our veterans:

Thank you for a job well done.

Sincerely, State Representative Bob Dettmer Forest Lake

irds are all around us. We watch them migrate; we sit for hours at windows and observe them at bird feeders. We look up when spring and fall flights pass overhead and sound off in large flocks. We observe them through an early evening sky, feasting on insects while diving and soaring through the air. Whether we realize it or not, birds have a purpose that is vital for our survival. On the other side of the coin, many if not all of our birds are or could soon be in trouble soon.

According to a new study in the journal SCIENCE, North America has lost nearly 3 billion birds. 3 BILLION BIRDS! Since 1970 1 out of every 4 birds are gone. Some species, especially grassland birds, have been hit hardest with a decline of 53% since 1970. That includes one of the most iconic Wild River grasslands birds that live in the US, the Eastern Meadowlark. As a Trails farm kid growing up in the 1960s and ‘70s Meadowlarks were everyJim Bennett where and their song echoed across pastures, hayfields and farm fields.

I often echoed their call back to them and remember their song, but I don’t remember the last time I heard it. The Meadowlark’s bright yellow breast, black collar and musical summer song is just a memory around here. But on a recent hunting trip to North Dakota I was surprised and happy to see them on the prairie, knowing we have lost 3 out of four today. That’s a loss of 720 million grassland birds total. Meadowlarks are not alone in this great decline. Joining them are Henslowe’s Sparrow, the Bobolink, Greater Prairie Chickens, Northern Bob-

whites, Vesper Sparrow, to name but a few.

According to Audubon less than 40% of the 550 million acres of historical grasslands that once stretched from Alberta to Mexico remain today.

Most of the loss has been attributed to cropland, not the pre 1970s cropland where small family dairy farmers were using crop rotation, pastures and organic homegrown crops and grains. Then farmers were able to live in harmony with grassland birds.

Sure some grassland birds had to move when hay was cut but those birds had alternative lands to re-nest on.

The problem is today’s mega farms where cows are milked by the hundreds in massive barns, hardly stepping out of feedlots and milking parlors.

The lost grasslands and friendly farm fields have been replaced with miles of cornfields and bean fields that are nothing more than barren deserts where practically nothing can survive after herbicides and pesticides have been pumped into the ecosystem.

Audubon is working with willing farmers, ranchers and citizens to restore and preserve some grassland habitats and more are in the planning stages.

People are being educated about the importance of prairie grasslands for things like creation of topsoil and clean air and water. We need to get the word out. Just like the canary warned miners, we too have to be smart enough to realize that today’s birds are warning us of the threat to the world that both humans and birds share.

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

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Four fairs during Taylors Falls Lighting Festival The four holiday craft and artisan fairs will be a major feature of the Lighting Festival in Taylors Falls, November 29 –December 1.

Each is unique.

Friday, Nov. 29, Holiday at the Depot Art and Artisan Fair is open 1 – 8 PM in the Old Depot Community Center, 312 W. Government St. It will show fiber art, bee products including beeswax candles, fine art oil paintings, little quilted bags, leather goods and accessories, home-made soaps, wooden utensils, and more. After the festival’s 6 pm parade, while one shops for gifts, members of Unexpected Company Chorale will sing selections of seasonal music. This is a special treat.

Saturday, Nov. 30, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. the Wassail Party Craft Fair will also be hosted in the Old Depot Memorial Community Center. It features a variety of beautiful items including hand-crafted country items, household accessories, holiday trimmings, wood creations, and jewelry made by local crafters.

The same day, Saturday, November 30, the International Bazaar of SERRV gifts with items from many countries

will be available in the lower level of the 1861 Methodist Church, 290 W. Government Street, from 10 AM till early evening. These Free Trade items include jewelry, personal and décor accessories, nativity sets, chocolate, coffee, soup mixes, teas and more. Baked goods and lunch of sloppy joes and hot dogs will also be on sale to go with your complimentary coffee.

Saturday 9 – 6:30 and Sunday 12-5, artisans from Taylors Falls and beyond, join to light up the historic Town House school, 331 W. Government Street across from the Old Depot, with a variety of mediums for sale; charcoal drawings, photography of the scenic St. Croix River and more , paintings, indoor and outdoor holiday arrangements, festive tea lights, and a zoo of adorable stuffed hand- crocheted one-ofkind animals and hair scrunchies, live music and more.

Go to www.lightingfestival.com for detailed events, times, locations and to sign up to be in the 6 PM Friday Santa Parade. This three-day festival is fun for the entire family.

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news even if it is on the opinion page, lest those who think differently shun you.

I will be perfectly blunt with you when I say that I really do not have many opinions – in government or otherwise. I tend to see myself as the proverbial fly-on-the-wall. I sit there and watch the circus show and report back with what I saw. Not what I think about the treatment of the elephants, not if there really is artistic talent in being a clown, simply what I saw.

My hope is that you will see this reflect in my reporting. Whatever I write after a government meeting, whether or not I attended a particular event, and whatever I may write in my column every week, know that I have no agendas. Well, maybe I have one agenda: live, and let live.

If there’s any theme or message that I used to follow in my previous editorials, it was one of unity and empathy. We’re all human beings who mostly want the best for ourselves, our communities and the people we care about. Sometimes we hit a crossroads as to how we accomplish those goals, and that can lead to opinions gone wrong. But, there is no need to pass judgment, label and demean each other.

In my opinion, I think we’re all a little better than that.

I always welcome your comments, questions and concerns. Please feel free to contact me at any time.

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Weathered and Wild in the ArtReach St. Croix Gallery

STEPHEN SIMMER

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ArtReach St. Croix is pleased to announce the opening of Weathered and Wild, the upcoming exhibition at the ArtReach gallery.

Wildness is a central theme to the work of the three distinctive artists featured in this show.

Using painting, photography and mixed media, each looks at the wildness of natural spaces, the wildness of humans, or the ways where these two intersect.

Will Ersland (Stillwater, MN) is a painter specializing in western and equestrian art. His graphic, bright paintings in this exhibit center on American western lore: native people, cowboys, frontier women and, of course, their horses. With both historical and contemporary scenes, Will’s work is an exploration of the mythology of the west. His work is widely exhibited and collected, and has frequently won awards in western artwork shows, including Best in Show at the Cheyenne Frontier Days Western Spirit Art Show.

Stephen Simmer (St Paul, MN) is a natural resource professional and MN based outdoor photographer. He has had a lifelong relationship with the natural world, and his work explores Lake Superior. His photographs center on the sky, clouds, for-

Painting by Will Ersland.

ests and landscapes along this body of water. Stephen says, “The camera records more than the eye can see; bending time and light, magnifying detail or freezing motion. I feel successful when my art helps a viewer see,

value and beauty if viewed in the right light. Danica works as an art educator, and uses her background in psychology and social work to develop interactive community art events and classes.

The pieces she is contributing

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feel, and understand some aspect of the environment they had not previously noticed.”

Danica Winter (Minneapolis, MN) is an ecological mixed media artist. Using recycled or found mixed with a wide variety of art mediums, she works to serve as an environmental activist, and believes everything has

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in this exhibition include sculptural pieces made from found materials such as animal bones and grape vine roots gathered in the St. Croix area. She says, “it is my goal to display artworks where materials were found, completing nature’s circle.”

Celebrate the opening of Weathered and Wild on December 8 from 2 - 4 p.m. The show will be on view from November 21 January 4, 2020. The galleries at ArtReach St. Croix are free and open to the public Wednesdays through Fridays, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., and Saturdays, 12:00-4:00 p.m.

ArtReach St. Croix is a nonprofit regional arts organization committed to the mission of connecting communities to the arts throughout the St. Croix Valley. ArtReach supports the work of artists and arts organization through events, marketing initiatives and education opportunities that foster and celebrate the visual, literary and performing arts in the St. Croix Valley. The work of ArtReach St. Croix is made possible through generous donations from individuals and grants from foundations. Visit artreachstcroix.org to learn more.

Holiday Hope Seeks Community Sponsors Community Thread is currently seeking community sponsors to support those in need during the holidays. Holiday Hope sponsors provide individually chosen gifts and a holiday meal to low-income families, older adults and adults with disabilities. In 2018, Community Thread’s Holiday Hope program served over 1,100 individuals in the Stillwater Area School District, including 608 children.

Thanks to the generosity of community members and business sponsors like Edina Realty, CCF Bank, and Douglas Voegeli, Holiday Hope makes a meaningful impact in the lives of local individuals and families during the holiday season. “Last year 33% of Holiday Hope participants were new to the program,” states Jennifer Kmecik, Community Thread volunteer center director. “It is remarkable to see the impact sponsors have on

our community as needs continue to grow.”

Sponsorship forms are available on Community Thread’s website, by phone or email request, or in person at Community Thread.

Forms will be accepted through December 6.

Community Thread also accepts cash, donations of gift cards and new gifts which are directed toward families in need.

For over 50 years, Community Thread has connected people, neighborhoods and lives together to strengthen the community. The nonprofit’s mission is to leverage resources and volunteers to improve the quality of life for adults and their families in our local community. The vision of Community Thread is a community where all people are engaged, enriched and connected. To learn more, visit www.CommunityThreadMN.org, or call 651-439-7434.

Christian Women’s Connection Silent Auction Women are invited to the Silent Auction Luncheon on Monday, November 18 sponsored by River Valley Christian Women’s Connection. The 11:30 luncheon will be held at Lakes Free Church, 29620 Olinda Trail, Lindstrom. Reservations are required

by Tuesday noon, November 12 by calling Shirley, 715-755-2656 or text her, 715-338-1473. The Silent Auction of new and gently used items will include books, puzzles, home décor, kitchen items, purses, specialty items, mittens, jewelry, scarves, baked goods and more. No clothing, please. Since this is a fundraiser for Stonecroft, guests furnish the silent auction items. Please bring item(s) before 11:15. Checks and cash only. Inspirational speaker, Patty Blackstad-Parker’s title is “From Wreckage to Restoration. Cost of the luncheon is $12 payable at the door. This monthly third Monday luncheon moves to a different location each month.

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3. The complete name and street address of all persons conducting business under the assumed name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address: Data One Technology LLC, 12435 55th Street North Suite B, Lake Elmo, MN 55042.

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3. The complete name and street address of all persons conducting business under the assumed name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address: Kristy Carol Arcand, 23245 Melanie Trail North, Scandia, MN 55073.

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Published in The Country Messenger October 30 and November 6, 2019 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF WASHINGTON DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No. 82 PR19 3315 NOTICE OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS (INTESTATE) Estate of Genise Mary Peterson

Decedent Notice is given that an application for informal appointment of personal representative has been filed with the registrar. No will has been presented for probate. The application has been granted.

Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed Emmy Genise Lundeen whose address is 12408 228th St. N., Scandia, MN 55073, as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Unless objections are filed with the Court (pursuant to Minn. Stat.

524.3-607) and the Court otherwise orders, the personal representative has full power to administer the Estate including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate.

Any objections to the appointment of the Personal Representative must be filed with this Court and will be heard by the Court after the filing of an appropriate petition and proper notice of hearing.

Notice is also given that (subject to Minn. Stat. 524-.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred.

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Courthouse Christmas, 2018.

Capture holiday photos with decorated Historic Courthouse as backdrop Capture the holiday spirit with photos taken at the Washington County Historic Courthouse.

Experience the splendor of the holiday season and capture merry memories at the Historic Courthouse with a holiday photo session.

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

Professional and amateur photographers are welcome to reserve a one-hour session in the courthouse while it is decorated for the holidays, including the Santa’s Workshop holiday display. Online reservations for

CLUES ACROSS 1. Small viper 4. Some are covert 7. A waiver of liability (abbr.)

10. Speak out 11. Retirement plan 12. Small dog 13. City in Iraq 15. Car mechanics group 16. Shrimp-like creature 19. Majestic 21. TV detective 23. Central Canadian province 24. Causing to wind around 25. Wise man 26. Knicks legend Willis 27. Muscular weaknesses 30. John Stockton compiled them 34. South American plant 35. To some extent 36. Where manners are displayed 41. Showy 45. Fall down 46. Shoelaces are often this 47. Disease-causing bacterium 50. Egg-shaped wind instrument 54. Sufferings 55. One who noisily enjoys 56. About blood 57. Transaction verification system (abbr.)

59. Related through female family members 60. Low velocity grenade 61. “In Living Color” comedian 62. Veterans battleground 63. Expression of creative skill 64. Midway between northeast and east 65. Patti Hearst’s captors CLUES DOWN

sessions are available for weekends from Nov. 16 through Dec. 29.

Sessions are $30 per hour for standard family sessions, mini sessions, etc. For larger scale wedding photography, commercial, lifestyle, etc., shoots, contact the Historic Courthouse for rates. Reservations are based on a single-time opportunity. To request a holiday session on a weekday or after office hours, call 651-275-7075. Review guidelines before reserving. See www.co.washington. mn.us/hcevents more for information and to reserve a session.

1. Something useful 2. It goes great with peppers and onions 3. Orifice 4. Turned into bone 5. The Princess could detect it 6. Bands of colors 7. Makes use of 8. Central African country 9. Lake in the Kalahari Desert 13. He was a “Chairman” 14. Legally possess 17. One point north of due west 18. Small peg of wood 20. Stretch of swampy ground 22. Is indebted to 27. Where you were born (abbr.)

28. A team’s best pitcher 29. Cool!

31. Female sibling 32. This stimulates the thyroid (abbr.)

33. Reserved 37. More prickled 38. Forbidden by law 39. One-time presidential candidate 40. A TV show has more than one 41. A place to stash things 42. Defunct currency in India 43. Causes to ferment 44. A type of gland 47. __ Humbug!

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“Warden’s House Trunk Show” special exhibit of fashion through the decades

Here is the chance to see fabulous gowns, clothing and accessories from the Washington County Historical Society collections. Seldom displayed, many pieces will be on view for the first time! The Warden’s House Trunk Show will be open to the public for just three Saturdays in November (11/9, 11/16, 11/23) from 11:00AM – 3:00PM. Admission is $5, WCHS members enter free.

The museum will be filled with mannequins and display cases showing off the dresses and accessories of the Victorian era through the 1940s. Items on display have come to us from throughout Washington County and include a stunning Edwardian sequin gown worn by Mary Severance of Cottage Grove, satin brocade dress dating to the 1850s that belonged to Eliza Purinton McPhail, and 1930s his and hers wool bathing suits from the Evelyn Bolles Grant collection from Afton.

The Washington County Historical Society has been collecting the history of the community since 1934. Over that time, the Society has grown

“Just Talk About the Weather?”

Join us Monday, November 11 at 7:00 p.m. for a Climate Conversation with Buff Grace hosted

by AAUW (American Association of University Women) and the Stillwater Public Library. We Minnesotans love to talk about the weather. But can we talk about the climate? And with the explosion of climate change crises happening around the world-- from wild fires and ocean rise to whole species death and super storms-- why don't we discuss it more often? You don't need to be an expert to talk about this issue. You just need to be human. Learn what you can do now in Stillwater and across the state and nation to be part of solutions that will literally save the earth as we know it.

Buff Grace most recently served as priest at the Church of the Ascension in Stillwater and is now a Senior Clergy Fellow with Minnesota Interfaith Power & Light, a network of people across faiths taking practical action to respond to climate change. As Senior Fellow he recruits and supports Climate Justice Congregations to deepen their response to climate change. He regularly teaches in congregations, resources MNIPL’s team of Movement Builders and assists churches and businesses to convert to solar power.

The program is free and open to the public.

The Stillwater Public Library is located at 224 3rd Street North, parking is available either in the parking ramp or on the street.

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Women posing ca. 1890.

an outstanding textile collection – many pieces used in books and other publications in and around Minnesota. This is an opportunity for the public to see some items not usually on display.

Visit www.wchsmn. org or contact Gibson Stanton for more information. The Warden’s

House Museum is located at 602 North Main Street in Stillwater, MN. The Washington County Historical Society collects, preserves, and disseminates the history of the county and state of Minnesota.

Founded in 1934, the Washington County

Historical Society is a donor-supported nonprofit organization with more than 750 individual family and business members.

WCHS is supported by individual gifts, membership fees, and foundation grants. For more information, please visit www. wchsmn.org.

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AREA CHURCHES Ascension Episcopal Church 214 North Third Street N, Stillwater (651) 439-2609 • www.aechurch.org Rev. Marilyn Baldwin Rev. Daniel V. Pearson, Interim Rector Mindy Boynton, Christian Ed/Youth Nancy Whipkey, Director of 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 8 and 9:30 am in the Sanctuary 8:45 am Adult Christian Education in the Library 10:35 Kid City Sunday School

Faith Lutheran Church (ELCA)

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

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

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.

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.

Forest Hills United Methodist Church

Lord of the Lakes Lutheran Church (LCMS)

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

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.

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

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

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

Sunday Teen Service 7:00 p.m.

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.

St. Croix Falls Unitarian Universalist Fellowship First 3 Sundays of each month @ 10 a.m.

201 North Adams St., St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 Rev. Kelli Clement - www.scuuf.org

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.

Fellowship at 11 a.m.

River Valley Christian

St. Joseph Catholic

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

St. Anne’s, Somerset 5 p.m.

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

St. Anne’s, Somerset 8 & 10 a.m.

St. Joseph’s, Osceola 10:30 a.m.

Call for weekday mass and reconciliation schedules.

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

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

Wednesday worship: 7 p.m.

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

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

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

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RCU Foundation announces $250,000 Gift to new nature center Hudson, Wisconsin – October 31, 2019 – Paths to Discovery Campaign announced a $250,000 contribution from Royal Credit Union Foundation in support of the new Nature Center at Willow River State Park. The announcement event was hosted by Tim Sass and the local RCU Branch in New Richmond. RCU executives who came to make the announcement included Brandon Riechers, Royal Credit Union CEO-President and Doug Olson, RCU Foundation Vice President, Royal Credit Union Board Chair. Paths to Discovery Campaign was well represented at the event, including John Collins, Sally Giese, Judy Remington, Nick Schmit, and Tim Sass.

“RCU Foundation is pleased to provide a $250,000 gift to the new Nature Center at Willow River State Park.

This is a terrific project for Hudson, New Richmond, Somerset, Stillwater and the area,” stated Doug Olson, RCU Foundation Vice-President. “The RCU Foundation’s purpose is to create a positive impact in the lives we touch and the communities we serve,” said Doug Olson, “and the Paths to Discovery Campaign offered us a chance to make a difference in this community.”

The New Nature Center will have classrooms and indoor and outdoor education spaces to inspire young learners and adults. Along with the community rooms, exhibits and the classroom facilities will be flexible and expandable, making this an ideal facility to meet the needs of the community.

“This is a wonderful cornerstone level gift from RCU Foundation and I want to thank their leadership for

spaces. This new facility will be a regional destination and, at the same time, a comfortable gathering place – with indoor and outdoor areas for the community.

The total cost of the project is $4 million. The capital campaign, relying on philanthropic donations from corporate and private foundations and individual donors, will fund $4 million dollars for The New Nature Center.

When in full operation our financial models show the center will be financially self-sufficient.

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Members of the Paths to Discovery Campaign accept a $250,000 contribution from RCU Foundation

making this important investment in our community,” stated John Collins, President of the Friends of Willow River & Kinnickinnic State Parks, Inc. In recognition for the cornerstone level gift, The New Nature Center will now be home to the RCU Community Room.

Serving more than 3,500 students each year Willow River Nature Center builds a passion for education and hands-on experiences that promote a healthy respect and appreciation for the natural world. Says Judy Remington, Paths to Discovery Campaign Vice-Chair, “Education is the heart of our mission. A new and improved Willow River Nature Center will take education to

a new level and benefit tens of thousands of students, seniors, and families in our community.”

“With RCU Foundation’s generous gift today -- and with the contribution from others -- together, we can create a new center that will inspire and serve our community for generations to come.”

Remington commented The New Nature Center will be a place and a purpose.

It is likely more individuals will lean toward outdoor activities to exercise their bodies and their minds. Outdoor recreation promotes health, wellness, and quality of life for park visitors of all ages.

By showing park patrons how and where to kayak, camp, hike, ski, and bike – to name just a few activities –

the center will enhance their lives.

The New Nature Center will provide children with more opportunities for educational learning. Whether through school-organized field trips, summer camps, or weekend programs, these future leaders are building the foundations for making wise and informed decisions about how our environment will benefit everyone in the community. Providing a wide variety of positive learning opportunities, Willow River Nature Center is proud to be a wholesome place that welcomes everyone with a passion for learning.

The New Nature Center will be a unique gathering place where people will have access to all the community

About the Friends of Willow River & Kinnickinnic State Parks: The Friends is 501(c) (3) nonprofit that is in full compliance with the IRS. A volunteer Board of Directors, representing a broad spectrum of community interests, is responsible for setting Friends of Willow River & Kinnickinnic State Parks policies and long-range goals, while ensuring adequate funding for services and programs.

The Board employs a naturalist who develops and delivers programs and services.

About the RCU Foundation: The RCU Foundation (Foundation) was established in 2012 to support organizations and initiatives in communities where Royal Credit Union operates in western Wisconsin and eastern Minnesota. The Foundation focuses on largescale, capital projects that help build community and create the spaces where people come together. Focus areas include education, health, and the arts. The Foundation hosts the annual Rock the Hudson. Currently, it has awarded over $3 million in grants. Contact foundation@ rcu.org for more information.

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City of Marine on St. Croix

OCTOBER 20 At 5:39 p.m. an alarm sounded on Judd Street.

OCTOBER 21 At 4:46 p.m. a medical need on 3rd Street was reported.

City of Scandia

OCTOBER 20 At 8:47 a.m. an alarm sounded in the 14000 block of Oakhill.

At 9:40 a.m. public assistance was needed in the 13000 block of 195th.

At 4:28 p.m. public assistance was needed in the 21000 block of Olinda.

At 7:06 p.m. a 911 line on Manning and 202nd was abandoned.

OCTOBER 21 At 6:16 a.m. an accident in the 23000 block of Manning was reported.

At 6:19 p.m. a carbon

monoxide alarm sounded in the 16000 block of Quality Trail.

At 6:37 p.m. an accident on Manning and Scandia trails was reported.

on Scandia and Manning trails was reported.

At 7:50 p.m. a driver in the 10000 block of Scandia Trail was stopped for a traffic violation.

OCTOBER 22

OCTOBER 24

At 7:38 a.m. an accident on Manning and Mayberry was reported.

At 8:51 a.m. public assistance was needed on 199th and St. Croix Trail.

At 10:33 p.m. stolen property was reported recovered on Scandia and St. Croix trails.

At 8:38 and 8:44 a.m. two reports of an ordinance violation were received.

At 1:39 p.m. a complaint about a watercraft was received.

OCTOBER 23 At 5:32 a.m. a train accident on Scandia and Manning trails was reported.

At 6:41 a.m. suspicious activity on Scandia Trail and Lofton was reported.

At 3:15 and 3:55 p.m. two gas drive-offs were reported.

At 5:08 p.m. an accident

At 9:39 p.m. a stop arm violation in the 23000 block of Olinda was reported.

OCTOBER 26 At 3:54 p.m. watercraft assistance/rescue was needed on O’Brien Trail.

At 4:37 p.m. a 911 line on Melanie and Meadowbrook was abandoned.

At 7:56 p.m. an accident on Olinda and 240th was reported.

At 8:23 p.m. suspicious activity in the 23000 block of Olinda was reported.

At 10:54 p.m. suspicious activity on Olinda and Scandia trails was reported.

At 11:50 p.m. a complaint about noise on O’Brien Trail was received.

OCTOBER 25 At 7:38 a.m. a complaint about an animal in the 10000 block of 215th Street Court was received.

At 3:07 p.m. an abandoned vehicle in the 19000 block of Larkspur was reported.

At 3:27 p.m. follow-up was needed in the 13000 block of Scandia Trail.

At 8:46 p.m. an alarm sounded in the 22000 block of Meadowbrook.

Town of May

OCTOBER 20 At 3:10 p.m. a complaint about a driver on Man-

ning and 122nd was received.

At 5:09 p.m. an accident in the 14000 block of Manning was reported.

OCTOBER 21 At 12:29 p.m. a scam was reported in the 11000 block of 155th.

At 12:51 p.m. public assistance was needed in the 13000 block of Ozark.

At 1:06 p.m. a scam was reported in the 13000 block of Northbrook.

At 3:30 p.m. an accident on Manning and 170th was reported.

OCTOBER 22 At 3:10 p.m. a complaint about an animal in the 15000 block of Ostrum was received.

OCTOBER 23

At 11:37 a.m. a public works concern in the 16000 block of Orwell was reported.

OCTOBER 24 At 11:44 a.m. a 911 line in the 14000 block of St. Croix Trail was abandoned.

OCTOBER 25 At 3:04 a.m. an alarm sounded in the 14000 block of Ozark.

OCTOBER 26 At 12:48 p.m. suspicious activity in the 14000 block of Ostlund was reported.

At 4:05 p.m. a public works concern on 170th and Norell was reported.

At 7:11 p.m. an accident on Manning and 142nd was reported.

At 7:30 a.m. an accident in the 14000 block of 130th Street Lane was reported.

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