COUNTRY
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2019
Serving Marine on St. Croix, Scandia, May Township
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This vintage 1950 Chevy owned by Marine residents David Stephens and Susan Ferron will be on display for the first Red Truck Party on December 7.
Classic red Christmas truck comes to life in Marine BY MATT ANDERSON EDITOR@COUNTRYMESSENGER.COM
The Christmas season is full of iconic images, pine trees, Santa Claus, and snowflakes to name a few. Another of those images often seen during the holidays is that of a bright red vintage truck on plenty of decorations. Hoping to bring that image to life in Marine on St. Croix, Robyn
Dochterman of St. Croix Chocolate Company is starting the Red Truck Party for its first year. “Everywhere I went growing up, I'd see imagery of vintage red pick-up trucks on Christmas items,” says Dochterman. “I'd see them on trays, ornaments, even napkins. We even bought tins to put turtles in at St. Croix Chocolate Company. The truck scenes are nostalgic and bring to mind
In her new children’s book, “The Barnyard Buddies Meet a Newcomer,” author Julie Penshorn tells a touching story of rejection and belonging that prepares families and classrooms to make smart, compassionate choices as they face a community with more newcomers, particularly people in transition and immigrants. This is a picture book for all ages, but especially children ages 3 to 8. It’s available now from the author for holiday gift-giving, and is slated for its official release in hardcover and softcover in February. This wonderfully illustrated picture book tells the story of an abandoned dog who wanders into a small farmyard where the pig, goat, donkey, and horse characters tell him he’s not welcome because, “Farmer Jim doesn’t like strangers.” The story shows each animal portraying a
a delightful trip in the snow to get a Christmas tree. Even if we didn't do that as kids, I think a lot of us wish we could have. So it sort of represents an idyllic time, even if it's in our imaginations.” While it is not entirely clear where the red Christmas truck image came from, there are many who can point to it as SEE TRUCK, PAGE 2
Marine Library will receive $6,000 CONTRIBUTED
The Washington County Board of Commissioners agreed Nov. 26 to provide the City of Marine on St. Croix with $6,000 from the
Jordan bequest to be used for materials and services at the Marine Community Library. In 2001, Elizabeth Jordan made a bequest in her will to the Washington County Library to
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be used for the Marine Library branch. In 2012, an agreement was reached between the City of Marine and the county that, upon request of the city, the county would disburse
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funds from the bequest to support the Marine Community Library. Through a joint powers agreement between the city and the county,
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common prejudice about others, thus encouraging thought provoking discussions. The story is told as an exciting adventure, where the dog gets to show how he can contribute to the community SEE ARTIST, PAGE 2
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