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After march, work has just begun

BY SUZANNE LINDGREN EDITOR@COUNTRYMESSENGER.COM

A week and a half after the Jan. 21 Women’s March in St. Paul, a group of Marine women said their work had just begun.

Women in the group were encouraged by the number of people who turned out for the event worldwide, and noted that marchers were diverse in age, gender, race and ethnicity.

There was a strong sense of being a part of a worldwide movement, noted Mary Androff. Conservative estimates suggest 1 in 100 Americans marched that day, making it the largest of its kind in U.S. history.

The day was peaceful, noted Mary Fernstum.

“That was incredible,” she said.

“Everyone taking their time. Nobody pushing; nobody shoving.”

And many felt they were marching for causes such as liberty, equality and justice rather than against the incoming administration.

However, added Androff, “(We were) also bearing witness, because there’s so much around not telling the truth, around lying, denying science and facts. On the most fundamental level, we see this and we’re not going to go along.”

Kirsten Vadheim, who was in Germany during the march, pointed out that Americans are not the only ones concerned. “(The march) was huge news,” said Vadheim, who took a picture of a German newspaper the Monday after the Women’s March on Washington. “(The paper) had this picture with thousands of people on the Mall with the Capi-

Landing closure and carry-in access introduced as options

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The Marine marchers chipped in to have a banner made. It was designed by a local woman who donated her time.

tol in the background, and it said, ‘The protests against Trump have begun.’”

Reich noted that family and friends in Australia say the result of the U.S. election has given license to the politics of hate in their country.

“It is having an international effect in terms of legitimizing hate,” said Reich. “This is something that is not an American value. We really need to focus on what we have in common and what our common goals are."

Nancy Cosgriff added that a Trump admirer in Canada had shot Muslims at worship in a Quebec City mosque.

"We should not be fearing each other," Reich continued. "It’s a method for dividing us when we need to be united.”

Among policies instituted by Trump in his first weeks was a ban that halted admittance to people from seven Muslim-majority countries, including Syrian refugees. The move sparked protests nationwide, but Americans, including women in the Marine group, were also concerned by a different breech: the ban’s implementation subverted and to some extent undermined the legislative and judicial branches of SEE MARCH, PAGE 12

May resident named finalist for book award Shawn Otto, a resident of May Township, has been named as a finalist for a Minnesota Book Award in the category of General Nonfiction for his work “The War on Science: Who’s Waging It, Why It Matters, What We Can Do About It” (Milkweed Editions).

The finalist announcement came Saturday, Jan. 28, after 27 judges from around the state – writers, teachers, librarians, booksellers, and others from the literary community – selected 36 finalists for nine categories.

Otto is an award-winning science advocate, writer, educator and speaker. The Guardian called his newest work “one of the rare books that changes the way you view the world.” He is the cofounder ScienceDebate. org and the producer of the first US Presidential Science Debates, for which he received the IEEE-

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USA’s National Distinguished Public Service Award, and has advised science debate efforts in several countries.

His book “Fool Me Twice: Fighting the Assault on Science in America” was a 2012 Minnesota Book Award winner.

Otto is also a novelist and filmmaker.

His first novel, “Sins of Our Fathers,” was a finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize, and his film “House of Sand and Fog” was nominated for three Academy Awards. He lives with his wife, Rebecca Otto, in a wind-powered, green, solar home he designed and built with his own hands.

Award winners will be announced at the 29th Annual Minnesota Book Awards Ceremony on Saturday, April 8, at InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.thefriends.org or call 651-222-3242.

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Scandia’s new city council is taking another look at the controversial Log House Landing road and boat landing on the St. Croix River.

The Scandia City Council voted last week to have the city’s Parks & Recreation Committee re-examine usage of the landing and make a recommendation as to whether the city should: close the landing entirely; close the landing to trailered boats, making it essentially a walk-in canoe/kayak landing; pave the road and improve the boat landing; or do nothing and leave it “as is.”

Council member Steve Kronmiller, a former watershed district manager who won election to the council last November, pitched those first three ideas during the council’s Feb. 1 meeting held jointly with the Carnelian-Marine-St. Croix Watershed District board.

City Administrator Neil Soltis and Watershed District Manager Jim Shaver presented the two boards with an option for fixing the boat launch using 6-by-15-foot concrete planks on the entire ramp.

SEE CITY COUNCIL, PAGE 2

May officials welcome proposal for Grove Elementary

BY SUZANNE LINDGREN EDITOR@COUNTRYMESSENGER.COM

Plans for Grove Elementary progressed last week when members of the Marine Area Community School (MACS) Board spoke with May officials about the possibility of a campus in the township’s Wilder Forest.

The idea had been presented to the board in hypothetical terms late last year. In January, the MACS Board decided to seriously pursue the Wilder site and is currently working toward lease negotiations with Wilder Foundation and the Manitou Fund.

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MACS Chair Kristina Smitten told the May Town Board. “The shorthand of what our educational program is, is that ‘our community is our curriculum.’

We look at the environment, the folks that have depth of experience in the arts, the history we have here and civic engagement. We want to weave those elements into the curriculum. We feel the Wilder campus could be a really ideal place since we can’t be at Marine Elementary, which has school forest and these other elements.”

The MACS Board had looked into housing the K-6 charter school in the current Marine Elementary School building, which is owned by the Stillwater school SEE SCHOOL, PAGE 5

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CITY COUNCIL: Log House Landing road, boat launch re-examined, closure is an option Sidewalk policy

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But Kronmiller balked at the idea and urged the city council to revisit the need for the project. He argued that the city has always operated under the assumption that the landing and road would stay open to all traffic and that other options had never been considered. “We need to do this because we know we want to do it,� Kronmiller said. “The city has shut its eyes to all other possibilities.�

Council members Chris Ness and Jim Schneider, though, objected to the idea of closing the landing, pointing out that it is the city’s only free access to the St. Croix River.

Nearby William O’Brien State Park has a boat landing, but the park charges a fee and does not plow the park’s access road leading to it during the winter months. “That is the only place that we can access the river,� Ness said. “I am dead set against closing the landing to motorized boats.�

Schneider, who said he uses the boat launch himself, noted the landing’s recreational value and the concerns among the city’s public safety personnel for having an access point on the river. “That section (of the river) is beautiful for fishing,� Schneider said. “(Closing the landing) would be a bad thing.�

Newly-elected Mayor Christine Maefsky and council member Bob Hegland argued that the landing isn’t used by a large enough number of people to justify the project costs. “The informal studies that were done showed that this is a low-traffic, lowuse area,� Maefsky said.

Shaver noted the watershed district has had plans to address the water runoff and erosion issues along the road and landing since before 2000.

The watershed district managers agreed, though, that their interest in the project begins and ends with the water quality issues being addressed. “This really is the city’s decision as to the ultimate use of the site,� watershed manager Wade Johnson said.

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The Scandia City Council and Carnelian-Marine-St. Croix Watershed District board jointly discussed a design to repair the Log House Landing boat launch using 6-by-15-foot concrete planks. The option was put on hold by the council pending a larger review from the city’s parks committee.

Soltis suggested the city’s parks committee would be the best group to look at the project’s future, given the boat ramp may be considered a recreational-use facility.

Ness asked that the committee also consider the fourth “leave as-is� option.

Both Ness and Schneider voted against referring the issue to the committee.

In 2016, the city and watershed district had agreed to share the costs of revamping the boat landing, using concrete-and-cable planks near the waterline donated by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

That project, however, was put on hold last year when bids for the project came in over budget due to the amount

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In 2014-15, the city and watershed district had obtained a 50/50 matching grant from the Minnesota DNR to repave the road, revamp the boat landing and address the erosion and run-off issues.

That plan, which would have cost $400,000, with the city and watershed district each paying $100,000, was ultimately scuttled after members of the public objected and the watershed district later rescinded its participation in the grant.

The watershed district’s decision came after a city-appointed ad hoc subcommittee recommended a compromise option that included improvements to the boat launch and a narrower paving of the road and parking areas. Kronmiller and Maefsky both served on that subcommittee.

All of Scandia’s public sidewalks will be cleared by city staff going forward.

The council agreed to amend its snowplowing and sidewalk clearing policy last week to include the entire city after Scandia resident Becky Glesne asked the city to revisit its policy last month.

Glesne said the city used to clear the sidewalk along Oakhill Road all the way to Highway 97, but stopped doing so a few years ago.

Former city staffers likely cleared the sidewalk before the formal policy was enacted in 2011, Soltis said.

In most cities, ordinances require nearby homeowners to clear the sidewalks or else they can be fined. Soltis suggested the city could either consider enacting a similar ordinance or simply clear the additional lengths of sidewalks not already maintained. The latter option, he said, would not add significant costs. “It’s on the way from getting the snowblower from the garage to the rink,� Soltis said.

Ness reasoned that if it isn’t a major cost or inconvenience to the city staff, then the city should plow them all. “When we start adding new sidewalks, then we can rethink it,� Ness said.

Kronmiller agreed. “Plow them all,� Kronmiller said. “Be done with it.�

Other business:

• The council approved a tobacco sales license for Federated Co-op, which purchased the former Todd’s Home Center.

The company has already resumed pay-at-the-pump fuel sales and is hoping to reopen the retail store on Feb. 13. • The council agreed to interview two candidates, Sue Rodsjo and Cami Van Abel, for an appointment to a five-year term on the city’s Parks & Recreation Committee. A motion to appoint Van Abel, without conducting interviews, failed on a 2-2 vote, with Ness abstaining. • During a joint discussion with the Chisago Lakes Township board, the council agreed to a speed limit reduction along 240th Street. Part of the road is shared between the two municipalities.

The next Scandia City Council meeting will be held Feb. 21.

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In fact, the city reviewed quotes at its April 6, 2016, meeting. The lowest bid was $8,750. Three council members opined that the spending was unnecessary and no action was taken. Months later, the council reallocated the funds to address data security issues at the behest of the city's insurance company.

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Group ďŹ nds success treating Eurasian water milfoil

As the Big Marine Lake Association (BMLA) continues its work to control aquatic invasive species, the group reported success last year with a trial protocol treating Eurasian water milfoil (EWM).

The new protocol, which called for applying multiple herbicide treatments in the same day, was an attempt to maintain adequate herbicide concentration in the water column to kill EWM. It worked. The area of EWM requiring treatment in 2017 should be as little as 10 acres, down from as much as 40 acres previously treated.

While single dosing seemed to only suppress the EWM, permitting SEE TREATMENT, PAGE 6

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ciation will hold it’s annual meeting on March 14, 2017 at the Scandia Community Center. Financial reports will be reviewed, budgets approved, Board members will be nominated and elected, status of invasive species in Big Marine and statewide will be reviewed, including a presentation of the Association’s eradication efforts. Status of various grants that support the Association’s work will also be discussed. 2017 invasive species treatment plan for 2017 will be offered for approval.

Evening Owl and Snowshoe Hike Join us from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. for an exciting evening exploring the woods of Warner Nature Center under the full moon.

Meet our resident barred and Eastern screech owls before heading out on a snowshoe night hike (conditions permitting) calling to the owls of Warner’s woods. Please note: We will hike if snow levels are too low for snowshoeing. There is a fee.

For further information or to register contact Rosanne at 651-433-2427 ext. 10.

MARCH 18 Marine Area Community School Board of Directors Meeting

FEBRUARY 11 MacPhail Center for Music comes to Marine Bring your children to an adventure in music and play with MacPhail early childhood music specialists.

Through hands-on musical play activities, families will experience the magic of music’s impact on learning and reading readiness. Together we will sing, rhyme, read, move and create! Sat., Feb. 11, 10:30 a.m. in the Marine Village Hall (121 Judd Street).

Registration is required, opens Jan. 1.

Limit of 20 children.

Ages 1 month to 5 years.

Free!

For info, go to: marinecommunitylibrary.org/ events/calendar.

Dog-Sledding Warner Nature Center is partnering with the Samoyed Association of Minneapolis/St. Paul for a unique opportunity to spend time with beautiful furry Samoyed dogs.

The day will begin with a short program inside the Trailside Museum followed by a meet and greet with the dogs and a dogsledding experience (conditions permitting) for small children (40 lbs. or less). The event is from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and is free, but you must

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How the world works Scandia’s first graders shared their research during their IB Parent Night on Tuesday, Jan. 24. Students under the direction of Mrs. Fran Klausen and Mrs. Mindy Lutz showed off their knowledge of animal adaptation in diverse environments. Parents not only heard from their own student, but were able to walk to other students and hear their research.

register by phone before Thursday 2-9-16. FFI or to register contact Rosanne at 651-433-2427 ext. 10.

Vintage Snowmobile Show, Swap & Ride The Big Marine Lake Association, along with the Vet’s Camp on Big Marine Lake, is holding the second annual Vintage Snowmobile.

Included will be 8 classes of show snowmobiles, trail ride on the lake, bonfire, food and beverages plus trades and sales of used snowmobiles. A raffle will be held, all proceeds going to Big Marine Lake Association in it’s fight against invasive species.

There is a fee per sled.

Spectators free. Volunteers are needed to help during the day. Call Linda: 651 471-8111.

The Vet’s camp is located at 11300 180th St. N, Marine on St. Croix.

FEBRUARY 17 Bloodmobile The Red Cross will visit Christ Lutheran Church

(150 5th St., Marine on St. Croix) Fri., Feb. 17 from 1 to 7 p.m.

FEBRUARY 18 Marine Area Community School Board of Directors Meeting The Marine Area Community School (district 4254) will hold its monthly board meeting on Saturday, February 18, 2017, at 9:30 a.m. at the Marine Village Hall (121 Judd St, Marine on St. Croix, MN 55047). All community members and parents of potential students are invited to attend. The agenda will be posted on their website: www.marineareaschool.org.

FEBRUARY 25 Oscar Short Film screening The Marine Community Library and Marine Film Society are hosting the annual Oscar Short Film screening as a fundraiser on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at 7 p.m. at the Marine Village Hall. Tickets are on sale

through Brown Paper Tickets. Go to the library website for information: marinelibrary.org.

MARCH 5 We Can Ride fundraiser We Can Ride, an equine therapeutic riding organization located in Minnetonka and Marine-onSt. Croix, invites you to attend their largest annual fundraising event on Sunday, March 5th at Edinburgh USA Country Club in Brooklyn Park, Minn. FFI: (952) 934-0057 http://wecanride.org/

MARCH 4 Maple Syruping Day Spend the afternoon from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. in Warner Nature Center’s sugar bush! Learn about the history of maple syruping and see the whole process first-hand from sap to syrup. Enjoy ongoing family-friendly activities such as log tapping, sap boiling, spile making, maple syrup sampling, crafts, refresh-

ments and more!

No registration required. There is a fee (Children 3 and under FREE). For further information or to register contact Rosanne at 651433-2427 ext. 10.

MARCH 11 Owl and Snowshoe Hike Join us for an exciting evening from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. exploring the woods of Warner Nature Center under the full moon.

Meet our resident barred and Eastern screech owls before heading out on a snowshoe night hike (conditions permitting) calling to the owls of Warner’s woods. Please note: We will hike if snow levels are too low for snowshoeing. There is a fee. For further information or to register contact Rosanne at 651433-2427 ext. 10.

MARCH 14 Big Marine Lake Association annual meeting Big Marine Lake Asso-

The Marine Area Community School (district 4254) will hold its monthly board meeting on Saturday, March 18, 2017, at 9:30 a.m. at the Marine Village Hall (121 Judd St, Marine on St. Croix, MN 55047). All community members and parents of potential students are invited to attend. The agenda will be posted on their website: www.marineareaschool.org.

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. Led by trained facilitators who have a family member with mental illness, the support groups help families develop better coping skills and find strength through sharing their experiences.

The group meets on the first and third Mondays of each month, 6:30 to 8 p.m., at the Stillwater Library, 224 Third St. N., in Margaret Rivers Room A. Please use the Third Street entrance and free parking ramp.

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

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Never mind, Phil

L

ast Thursday, Punxsutawney Phil, the official groundhog that predicts if spring will arrive early, saw his shadow, meaning six more weeks of winter.

The pageant and novelty of Groundhog Day is a nice, but all too brief distraction from the humdrum of mid-winter.

But how often does Phil get it right?

According to the folks who keep track of these things, Phil experienced three year slumps in his predictions twice: 1948-1950 and 2011-2013. His longest accurate streak is 12 years, from 1958-1969.

In the records of the many groundhogs who have made the Publisher predictions there have been 99 predictions of more winter and only Tom Stangl 15 predictions of an early spring.

So, it’s probably a safe bet to go with “more winter.”

A Pennsylvania news outlet examined the rodent’s record over a 131 year period, and it turns out he is right about 65 percent of the time.

The folks that take care of Phil, “Seer of Seers, Sage of Sages, Prognosticator of Prognosticators and Weather Prophet Extraordinary” say that Phil is correct all of the time. If there is a mistake, it is due to a mistranslation of the prediction.

I imagine it is rather difficult to speak groundhog, and there is a lot of noise and commotion that takes place before the official prediction is made.

I can recall an old Warner Brothers Merrie Melodies cartoon about Groundhog Day, called “One Meat Brawl.” Grover Groundhog (they probably didn’t want to spring for the rights to Punxsutawney Phil) sings this song about seeing his shadow before using some very sophisticated equipment to make his prediction. As it usually does with cartoons, the groundhog ends up being hunted — by Porky Pig of all people.

The groundhog becomes more like Daffy Duck or Bugs Bunny, tormenting Porky and his dog. It all ends happily.

In just about every winter, early February is the time when people begin to tire of the season. Some folks go south for a few weeks or months, others embrace the winter and play in the snow.

It’s all a personal preference, but right about now, if the winter has been harsh (and this one hasn’t), people begin to get fed up with being indoors.

Since society and many debtors don’t readily accept human hibernation as viable lifestyle, we are all forced to find a way to carry on and push through until spring.

I take comfort in the fact that we are gaining daylight in the morning as well as the evening. Slowly but surely, spring will return. During February, we gain two and a half minutes of daylight every day.

Yes, we will have six more weeks of winter, but we’ve already made it through what should be the worst of winter.

Yup, I probably just jinxed us by actually saying the words.

But I have an out — I can blame Punxsutawney Phil.

In the proud tradition of our society, I won’t have to “take the fall” for any bad weather that may or may not result from this column. I can simply say that it is the rodent’s fault.

When spring does finally arrive, it truly won’t matter what the groundhog said.

I prefer to focus on that happy day.

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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February - we’re over the hump

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love February because in my book winter is over the hump, halfway done! Days are getting longer and the sun a bit warmer. I heard birds singing the other morning and I’m keeping an eye out for the first Horned Larks to arrive. Ice fishing is still heavy on my list of things to do.

I have a few more lakes I want to fish. As I look back on the first part of the ice fishing season I know my success has been all about the right lures, baits and finding active fish. Generally the early seaWild River son bite is the best bite, but the late ice Trails bite yet to come is always my favorite.

Jim Bennett The mid season bite, right now, can be a bit a tougher and I see that first hand as I watch and talk to other anglers on the ice.

Right now some lakes are being condemned because people are only catching little sunfish. I see that as a good thing because it simply shows that a couple years ago this lake had excellent spawning success and that in a few years it will be full of nice fish. Those same complaining anglers say that they caught nice sunnies here last summer and just can’t find them under the ice. So where have they gone?

The obvious answer is nowhere! I know some great anglers; one of the best just happens to be a fisheries biologist with Department of Natural Resources. He

told me that he likes to do a grid system of drilling several holes through the ice until he finds fish. Dave Genz told me that he likes to drill his holes in a triangle grid pattern until he finds fish. Both men avoid ice shantytowns because all of the dumb fish have been caught and the rest are educated with sharp hook marks in their lips. But if the icehouse village is on good structure or cribs it can always be good. Just like deer walk on trails and fence lines, I feel fish do the same by following rock piles, weed lines, humps and drop offs. That’s why I move away from unproductive holes and seek out holes where I can mark fish.

Then there is the color phenomenon. Some colors always seem to catch fish: white, yellow and black.

In the winter it can be a different story and different colors and not all lakes are alike. That may be due to forage in the lake, water color and light penetration. Cameras are a great tool to watch fish to see if they prefer one color to another. Some fish may like live bait and others may show a preference for plastics. I also like to stay away from crowds and gas powered augers that can put fish down or scare them away in shallow water. By this time of year fish have seen many baits so be flexible and move around and listen for rumors about hot lakes!

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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Add some sunshine to your dinner plate

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emons remind me of sunshine--yellow, round and busting with brightness! This time of year I need something to brighten up the dark and gloomy winter days. It seems like the sun hasn’t shone for over a month. Time to make some sunshine of my own.

I crave oranges in the winter, but oranges are only good eaten raw.

They don’t have enough pizzazz to cook with—but lemons do. Lemon bars are very good, but sometimes I want more than a little bar. I want something that requires a Wild Chow plate, a fork and lots of napkins— lemon pie!

Lisa Erickson I know you’re thinking this is a recipe for lemon meringue pie— wrong! We are going all out here. No fluffy-airy stuff. Think: thick, dense, and rich!

Goodbye winter—Hello summer!!

Lovely Lemon Pie

Big Read ‘Read & Release’ Look for copies of “The Maltese Falcon” around the St. Croix Valley Keep a look out for “The Maltese Falcon”

by Dashiell Hammett.

Copies of the book will be popping up in Little Free Libraries, coffee shops, tap rooms and laundromats throughout the lower St. Croix Valley this month courtesy of ArtReach St. Croix as part of this year’s NEA Big Read. Those who come across the book are encouraged to read it, then pass their “Read & Release” copy to another reader, leave it in a public place, return it to ArtReach, or keep it!

Numerous copies of “The Maltese Falcon” and book club kits can be found in circulation at local libraries too. Additionally, anyone interested in purchasing their own copy of “The Maltese Falcon” can receive

a 15 percent discount at Valley Bookseller in Stillwater and Chapter2Books in Hudson.

Each of the copies purchased by ArtReach is marked with a sticker explaining the “Read & Release” program, along with suggestions for releasing the copy back to into the public.

NEA Big Read programs will start in April, and include a talk by Julie Rivett (Dashiell Hammett’s granddaughter and literary scholar!), a production of “The Real Inspector Hound” at the Festival Theatre in St. Croix Falls, and numerous book discussions across the valley. Dates and times for all these programs will be available on stcroixsplash. org.

ArtReach St. Croix announced in May 2016 that it was one of 77 organizations nationwide to receive a grant to host NEA Big Read, a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.

Serves 8 Crust 1 -1/4 cups flour 9 Tbsp. butter 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1/2 tsp. vanilla 1/4 tsp. salt

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Filling 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz. can) 4 egg yolks 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice, about 3 large lemons 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream Chantilly Topping 1 Tbsp. lemon zest 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream, for topping 1/4 cup powdered sugar, for topping 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a bowl, mix together the flour, butter, sugar, vanilla and salt with hand beaters or a stand mixer until the dough comes together, 3-4 minutes. Press the dough into a 9-inch pie plate and up the sides creating a nice smooth edge. Bake 15-20 minutes.

While the crust is baking, in a separate large bowl, mix the egg yolks lightly with a fork. Add the condensed milk, then the lemon juice—the mixture may thicken slightly. Add 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream (unbeaten). Pour into hot crust and bake 25-30 minutes, until filling is set. Cool completely. Refrigerate pie until cold.

In a large cold bowl, whip heavy whipping cream with a hand mixer until soft peaks form. Add the sugar and vanilla, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. Spread over cold pie and top with lemon zest.

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district, but a legal stay has prevented the district from negotiating over the property until lawsuits regarding the closure of Marine, Withrow and Oak Park elementary schools are resolved.

May board members welcomed the idea of repurposing the former Concordia Language Village buildings for an elementary school.

Town Chair Bill Voedisch noted that the conditional use permit and zoning regulations for the site would have to be amended to allow for a school, but that the township would help the school’s organizers through the procedures.

“There’s a process we have to go through,” he said.

“There are time frames and notices in the newspaper and to surrounding citizens and public hearings. …

We’ll help you every step of the way.”

“It’s no secret we’re very supportive of this initiative,” said May supervisor John Pazlar. “There are some administrative things we need to take care of … but in whatever way we can help we’re excited to get this across the finish line.”

“If you knew the things this could have become,” said Voedish. “There were possibilities for this land and those buildings that no one wanted it to serve.

Two of them that were absolutely awful. … This school is a good thing.”

This year, programming will focus on themes related to the noir classic “The Maltese Falcon”.

As a regional arts agency serving the lower St. Croix Valley, ArtReach is working in collaboration with arts organizations and libraries throughout the six county region to provide a range of activities associated with featured book. Theatre, music, visual arts, book discussion and other activities will take place in April 2017.

ArtReach St. Croix is a non-profit organization whose mission is to connect the St. Croix Valley community and the arts.

ArtReach sponsors community arts events and supports the work of artists and other arts organizations, and provides arts leadership within the St. Croix Valley community.

For more information, please visit artsmidwest. org.

2017 Summary Budget The purpose of this report is to provide summary 2017 budget information concerning the City of Scandia to interested citizens.

The budget is published in accordance with Minn. Stat. Sec. 471.6965. The budget is not complete. The complete budget may be viewed on the city’s website, ci.scandia.mn.us under Services/ City Finances, or at the City Office at the Scandia Community Center, 14727 209th St. N., Scandia, Minnesota. The City Council approved this budget on December 20, 2016.

CITY OF SCANDIA, MINNESOTA REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS ALL GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS REVENUES

Total 2016

Total 2017

Property Taxes All Other Taxes Special Assessments Licenses, Permits, and Fees Intergovernmental Charges for Services Fines and Forefitures Net Investments Income Miscellaneous

$2,257,871 $21,802 $20,000 $91,295 $88,448 $78,715 $12,000 $6,730 $30,500

$2,257,872 $21,800 $14,209 $101,900 $192,900 $72,800 $12,000 $6,500 $80,700

TOTAL REVENUES

$2,607,361 $662.78

$2,760,681 $701.75

OTHER FINANCING SOURCES Proceeds from Borrowing Transfers from Other Funds $390,734 TOTAL REVENUES AND OTHER $2,998,095 Total Revenues & Other Per Capita $762.10

$200,000 $618,554 $3,579,235 $909.82

Total Revenues Per Capita

EXPENDITURES Current: General Government Public Safety Public Works Culture and Recreation Economic Development Debt Service: Principal Interest and Other Charges Street Construction Capital Outlay TOTAL EXPENDITURES Total Expenditures Per Capita

$454,181 $349,156 $849,429 $101,140 $500

$511,800 $357,300 $848,600 $103,300 $500

$168,000 $16,438 $1,250,000 $387,500 $3,576,344 $909.09

$98,000 $13,427 $50,000 $619,900 $2,602,827 $661.62

Percent Increase (Decrease) 0.00% -0.01% -40.76% 10.41% 54.15% -8.13% 0.00% -3.54% 62.21% 5.55%

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11.26% 2.28% -0.10% 2.09% 0.00% -71.43% -22.42% 37.49% -37.40% -37.40%

OTHER FINANCING USES Transfers to Other Funds $353,724 TOTAL EXPENSES AND OTHER $3,930,068

$618,554 $3,221,381

Total Expenses & Other Per Capita

$999.00

$818.86

TOTAL LONG-TERM INDEBTEDNESS

$745,000

$777,000

4.12%

Total Long-term Indebtedness Per Capita

$189.37

$197.51

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$1,808,573

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$436.53

$459.73

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Other business • After reviewing a feasibility study on the Panorama Avenue paving project, the township agreed to hold a community meeting and public hearing in further consideration of the project.

• The board reviewed the 2017 budget and 2018 levy proposal and approved election judges for the March 14 election.

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General Fund Unreserved Fund Balance - December 31 $1,717,322

Total Fund Balances Per Capita Current Population 2010 Census

CITY OF SCANDIA, MINNESOTA STATEMENT OF REVENUES AND EXPENSES PROPRIETARY FUNDS SEWER FUNDS 2017 201 Sewer OPERATING REVENUES Charges for Services $72,300 OPERATING EXPENSES Personnel Services $23,300 Materials, Supplies, Services and Charges $1,100 Cpmtractual Services $37,600 Capital Improvements -0 TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES $62,000 OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) $10,300 NONOPERATING INCOME Connection Fees Net Investment Income $200 Special Assessments $5,400 TOTAL NONOPERATING INCOME $5,600 NET OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) $15,900

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$90,300

$8,300

$31,600

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The surprising lives of native mussels Riverway Speaker Series continues Although looking at mussels might seem about as exciting as watching rocks, they are actually amazing animals with many secrets to be discovered. Native freshwater mussels, sometimes called clams, continue to surprise and astonish those who study them. Join the National Park Service and the St. Croix River Association for a presentation on the lives of these remarkable creatures, Feb. 18 (see sidebar for details).

Freshwater mussels spend most of their lives filtering gallons of water through their bodies to strain out food. When it comes to producing offspring, mussels transform into tricksters,

luring fish to supply nutrients and transportation for their young.

Presenter Mark Hove is a research biologist for the University of Minnesota and Macalester College. His work includes identifying host fish species for freshwater mussels, often working with local high school students.

Almost two-thirds of all mussel species in the United States are threatened, endangered or already extinct.

The St. Croix National Scenic Riverway is a refuge for many of these rare and surprising animals. Come explore little-visited reaches of our rivers through photographs, videos, and lively stories that reveal the secret lives of mussels.

This presentation is part of the 2017 Riverway

The Surprising Lives of Our Native Mussels Where: St. Croix River Association office (230 S. Washington Street, Unit 1, next to the public library, in St. Croix Falls).

When: Sat., Feb. 18, at 10 a.m.

Details: Explore little-visited reaches of our rivers through photographs, videos, and lively stories that reveal the secret lives of mussels. Free, but space is limited and reservations are strongly encouraged. RSVPs will be honored until 10 a.m.

To reserve a space, go to www.stcroixriverassociation.org or call (715) 483-3300.

Save the date USFWSMIDWEST

This rare wild snuffbox mussel was found in the St. Croix River during routine winged mapleleaf mussel work. Due to pollution and invasive species, many types of freshwater mussels are on the brink of extinction. Snuffbox mussels were listed as a federally endangered species in 2012.

Speaker Series, an effort to raise awareness of the heritage, natural wonders, and communities of the St. Croix National

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• Sat., March 18 at 10 a.m. (St. Croix Falls) Hidden Thunder: Rock Art of the Upper Midwest Presented by Geri Schrab, Award-winning Artist • Thurs., April 6 at 7 p.m. (Stillwater) Conservation of Minnesota's Orchids and Rare Plants Presented by Dr. David Remucal, Curator of Endangered Plants, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum.

TREATMENT: Eurasian water milfoil FROM PAGE 2

regrowth, the multiple application seem to knock more of the plant out.

BMLA’s success has made it a leader in the fight against EWM and the group has shared its improved outcomes with other lake associations. In addition, the Department of Natural Resources is monitoring Big Marine’s experience, which could change treatment protocols on a broad basis.

For 2017, another new treatment

method will be tested by the BMLA. A grant from the Initiative Foundation will provide funding to design and use a lance which will be used to inject herbicide directly into the root ball of the EWM. This application will be done by scuba divers in areas where EWM infestation is not dense enough to warrant a licensed application of herbicide by the normal spray method.

BMLA’s annual meeting is set for Tues., March 14, 7:30 p.m. at the Scandia Community Center.

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Dispatches from a leaky White House

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rump’s battle with the news media over transparency continued last week, with dispatches from a leaky White House.

Transcripts of telephone conversations with Australia and Mexico were leaked, revealing an antagonistic chat with Australia’s prime minister and a more ambiguous conversation with Mexico’s president.

Trump reportedly hung up on Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull 25 minutes into the call, after tensions rose over the United States’ previous agreement to take in as many as 1,250 refugees held by Australia in offshore detention centers.

And after initial reports that Trump threatened to invade Editor Mexico if Mexican armed forces Suzanne Lindgren couldn’t handle the country’s “bad hombres,” a competing narrative emerged asserting that Trump and Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto had talked about working together to stop organizations involved in the illegal drug trade, and that the alleged threats were in fact “lighthearted.”

Whatever the actual conversations, Trump didn’t like the fact that the transcripts were leaked.

“It’s a disgrace that they leaked because it’s very much against our country,” he told Fox News, an agency Trump currently approves of. (“Fox has treated me very nice,” he noted last week while digressing during his Black History Month speech.)

In an interview with Fox, he blamed “Obama people” for sharing the details and said he planned to replace staff who remained in place from the Obama Administration.

Judith Miller, who wrote the Feb. 6 Fox News article, pointed out that career civil servants typically work through Democratic and Republican administrations. Therefore, blaming the “Obama SEE LINDGREN, PAGE 11

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CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333

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

1. The exact name under which the business is or will be conducted: bedaisY sTudio.

2. The address of the principal place of business: 23230 St. Croix Trail N., Scandia, MN 55073.

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: Debra K. Behrens, 23230 St. Croix Trail N., Scandia, MN 55073.

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

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Filed with the State of Minnesota.

Published in The Country Messenger February 8 and 15, 2017 CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 1. The exact name under which the business is or will be conducted: Rebecca Sue Sanders.

2. The address of the principal place of business: 119 E. Lincoln Ave., Tomahawk, WI 54487.

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: Rebecca Sue Sanders, 119 E. Lincoln Ave., Tomahawk, WI 54487.

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

Dated January 27, 2017.

Filed with the State of Minnesota.

Published in The Country Messenger February 8 and 15, 2017 CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 1. The exact name under which the business is or will be conducted: Russell Bennett Sanders.

2. The address of the principal place of business: 119 E. Lincoln Ave., Tomahawk, WI 54487.

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: Russell Bennett Sanders, 119 E. Lincoln Ave., Tomahawk, WI 54487.

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UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN – LA CROSSE The following students were named to the fall semester Dean’s List.

Marine on St. Croix: Cole Herbert. Scandia: Cullen Gaffy and Miranda Steinmetz. Stillwater: Rachel Amos, Matthew Brown, Alydia Downs, Simon Leppicello, Allison Molitor, Grace Mortenson, Kelli Nieman, Lauren Olsen, Allison Reagan, Brittany Solenstein, Alison Thul, Daniel Weipert and Nicholas Yokanovich.

MICHIGAN TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY Wayne Kast of Stillwater received a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering during commencement exercises on Dec. 17.

Jackson Franz, Chad Grady, Dylan Harris, Anna Heggestuen, Zachary Herbert, Stephanie Houle, Sarah Jeffrey, Timothy Johnson, George Klein, Joseph Kleinz, Stephanie Nielsen, Anthony Reamer, Jessica Rydel, Karlee Stennes, Addison Tansom, Jayme Taverna, Megan Taves and Claire Weber.

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN – EAU CLAIRE The following students were named to the fall semester Dean’s List. Scandia: Sydney Halley.

Stillwater: Andrew Burt, Michaela Byland, Maggie Corman, Abbie Green, Krista Gruetzmacher, Mckenzie Kehndrickson, Sara Hudis, Hannah Kennedy, Taylor Lather, Anna Liesch, Mary Swanson and Ashley Tettamanzi.

Rachel. Stillwater: Nathan Allen, Annalisse Bohan, Jackson Braatz, Brian Branch, Alexandra Brasch, Olivia Braun, Jeffrey Canterbury, Anna Corman, Fiona Demoss, Jordan Helmer, Benjamin Kiel, Cameron Mehls, Garrett Miller, Brady Nahkala, Alicia O’Neill, Ben Olsen, Erin Petty, Isaac Schiff, Ross Stickler, Tate Vangsgard, Natalie Weidner.

GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS

The following students have been named to the fall semester Dean’s List. Marine on St. Croix: Emily Severson, Clara Wicklund, Sofie Wicklund. Stillwater: Michaela Chesnut, Jayna Dvis, Georgia Eger, Hannah Heacox, Christopher Johnson, Wyatt Miller, Jared Morningstar, Megan Nelson, Paige Reiners, Paulina Scheid, Adam Sutcliffe.

UNIVERSITY OF ST. THOMAS Autumn Nyenhuis of Marine on St. Croix has been named to the fall semester Dean’s Honor List.

BEMIDJI STATE UNIVERSITY The following students were named to the fall semester Dean’s List. Scandia: Daniel Nelson.

Stillwater: Emily Ramberg, Judd Zaspel.

Daniel Nelson, a senior majoring in music from Scandia, is one of 19 students from 10 Minnesota communities and three states participating in the Blue Ice Jazz Band this year.

MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY Kassandra Carlson of Scandia graduated Dec. 17.

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA – DULUTH The following students were named to the fall semester Dean’s List. Marine on St. Croix: Amanda Hennen, Elly Osterreich.

Scandia: Alayna Mackiewicz and Natalie Pothen. Stillwater: Faith Anderson, Brianna Androff,

STATE CLOUD STATE UNIVERSITY

BETHEL UNIVERSITY

The following students received degrees in December. Stillwater: Samantha Stoerzinger, bachelor of science, biomedical sciences; Emmett Vernon, bachelor of arts, travel and tourism.

The following students have been named to the fall semester Dean’s List. Stillwater: Gabrielle Arland, Jackson Arland, Ellianna Bates, Abigail Buller, David Felsch, Miranda Middendorf, Catherine Trom, Erik Vaage, Sophia Vick.

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN – RIVER FALLS The following students were named to the fall semester Dean’s List. Scandia: Kelli Fredrickson.

Stillwater: Brooke Amann, Veronica Anuforo, Sean Baumeister, Carlee Bebeau, Mark Boyts, Jacob Humpal, Anna Krueger, Jeffrey Perkins, Ryan Pero, Sienna Ramage, Molly Ruoho, Franco Schildknecht, Ashley Schuler, Kimberly Stickfort, Sarah Sundberg, Anna Wessel, Mason Wilhelmy, Ashley Wright, Kahlea Xiong.

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY The following students have been named to the fall semester Dean’s List. Marine on St. Croix: Lucas Williams. Scandia: Skylah

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The following students have been named to the fall semester Dean’s List. Stillwater: Jonathan Najarian, Matthew Ogren.

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN – STEVENS POINT

Zachary Larson of Stillwater received a bachelor of arts degree in Arts Mgmt., Communication-Public Relations in December. He graduated magna cum laude.

PINE TECHNICAL & COMMUNITY COLLEGE Emily Anderson of Scandia received notable achievement for the fall semester.

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OBITUARIES

Jim E. Johnson

Lois Vietor

Jim Johnson, age 87, of Marine on St. Croix, MN, passed away of natural causes in his home on December 30, 2016. Beloved husband of Julianne Norwall (1936-2008), Jim was an avid cyclist, hiker, cross-country skier, and car enthusiast and long standing board member of the Beaver Valley Camp. After working as an aviation mechanic in the Air Force, Jim brought his machining skills to Park Tool of St. Paul, where he invented many bicycle tools still in use today, including the first standing bicycle repair rack. Jim is survived by stepchildren Charles Betz and Ann Betz, and greatniece and great-nephew Kelly O’Neil and Shaun O’Neil. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edwin and Corona; sister, Maxine; and niece, Barbara.

Memorial services will be held at the Marine on St. Croix Town Hall on Sunday, February 19, 2017 at 1 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations preferred to Standing Cedars Land Trust. For more on Jim’s life, please visit: https://healgrief.org/james-johnson/.

Lois Vietor, age 96 of Hugo, Loving Mother, Grandmother and Gr e at- Gr a nd mot her, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Feb. 1, 2017.

She is preceded in death by husband, Henry; son-in-law, William C. St. Sauver; grandson, William H. St. Sauver; & siblings. Survived by daughter, Ellen St. Sauver; granddaughter, Julie (Mike) Fulton; great-grandchildren, Madison St. Sauver, Nellie Fulton, Henry Fulton, Mikey Fulton, William Fulton; nieces, nephews, other relatives & friends. A Celebration of Lois’ Life, 1:30 PM Sun. Feb. 5th at Faith Lutheran Church, 886 N. Shore Dr, Forest Lake, with visitation beginning at 12:30 PM until time of service.

Interment at a later date in Rutherford Cemetery, Stillwater.

Nominations now open for 2017 Public Health Achievement Awards The Washington County Department of Public Health and Environment is seeking nominations for its first-ever Public Health Achievement Awards. The awards will recognize and honor residents who devote their time, energy, and talents to improve the public health of individuals, families, communities, and environments in Washington County.

Public Health Achievement Awards are available in the following categories:

• Youth Award – an individual 18 years or younger at time of nomination; • Individual Award – an individual 19 years or older at time of nomination; and • Community Group Award – community coalitions, partnerships, or organizations regardless of age.

Winners of the 2017 Public Health Achievement Awards will be celebrated during National Public Health Week, which is ob-

served during the first full week of April, April 3-7 in 2017. National Public Health Week is part of an initiative to create the healthiest nation in one generation.

For more information, including selection criteria and the nomination form to submit a candidate or candidates for a Public Health Achievement Award, see www.co.washington.mn.us/publichealthaward. Nominations will be accepted through March 1.

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

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 Sat. Mass 5:30 p.m.

Sun. Mass 7:30 a.m.

Maranatha Assembly of God

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

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

Sunday Teen Service 7:00 p.m.

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

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

Kid’s Church during 9:45 service.

Wednesday Life Night schedule: Community Supper at 5:15 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: Sunday Worship: 8 and 9:30 am in the Sanctuary Christian Education for all ages at 8:45 a.m.

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

Praise Service: 10:30 a.m.

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

Children’s Sunday School 10:45 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday School 9 & 10:30 a.m.

10963 Lake Blvd. (Hwy 8) Chisago City (651) 464-3131 Pastor Bill Headley Worship service 10 a.m.

Wednesday Clubs 6:30 p.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.

River Valley Christian Church

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

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

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

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

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

St. Anne’s, Somerset 5 p.m.

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

St. Anne’s, Somerset 8 & 10 a.m.

St. Joseph’s, Osceola 10:30 a.m.

Call for weekday mass and reconciliation schedules.

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

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

Wednesday worship: 7 p.m.

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

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

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

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people,” doesn’t seem to account fully for the leaks.

Still, Trump said, “It’s a very dangerous thing for this country.”

There’s a fine line with transparency, and I think most Americans would agree that leaks could be dangerous. But these leaks don’t seem to be security breeches as much as upates released to keep the president accountable.

The darker side of this issue is the reportedly botched attack in Yemen last week, which also yielded leaks — this time from within the military.

Sources reported 28 to 30 killed in the raid, including nine children and six women.

The attack also took the life of Navy SEAL William “Ryan” Owens.

The battle is now under investigation by the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), which confirmed, “regrettably that civilian non-combatants were likely killed.”

But White House press secretary Sean Spicer called the raid, “very, very well thought

out and executed.”

Spicer emphasized that 14 of those killed were al Qaeda terrorists.

"When you think of the loss of life throughout America and institutions and in terms of the world, in terms of what some of the individuals could have done, I think it is a successful operation by all standards," he said.

Maybe so. But U.S. military officials, speaking anonymously, told the international news agency Reuters that Trump approved the raid without proper intelligence, ground support or contingency plans. As a result, the SEAL team dropped into a compound with more al Qaeda soldiers than expected.

You have to wonder why military officials would anonymously critique their commander in chief. Again, leaks are a tricky subject.

They could represent disloyalty or danger. But couldn’t the same be said for a leader who refuses to hold himself accountable to the people he represents?

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Many in the group are reaching out to local political representatives as part of a nationwide effort to continue action beyond the Women’s March. “When I went to the march I had a vague feeling of fear,� said Mary Hooley, “(wondering) what country do we live in? That morphed into a feeling of support. We know we have support for any actions that we take, and people are already taking action.�

Cosgriff reported that she’d had a hard time contacting local representatives because so many people are doing the same thing. “The lines were blocked for the

senators’ offices,� she said. “But by early afternoon I got through.�

The group plans to form a separate arm to pursue political aims, and to keep the weekly coffee gathering more social. “We really want to be as inclusive as we can,� said Androff of the spinoff group. “Things have gotten so divided between Republicans and Democrats, but ... we need to be open and extend nonjudgment and acceptance. ... We are all in this together. ... I’m hoping we can speak to people’s deeper common values.� “What Trump is good at is dividing people,� agreed Vadheim, “creating fear and dividing people.�

“We can’t become we and they,� said Patty Scheoller. “We have to be us.�

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Spotlight on Area Businesses Brookside Bar & Grill Nestled into downtown Marine, Brookside Bar & Grill has been an integral part of the community for over 80 years.

Brookside Bar & Grill satisďŹ es a variety of meal cravings — from pizza to burgers to sandwiches, salads and more.

Food is handmade using fresh ingredients, providing the perfect rest stop when traveling by bike, boat or car.

Brookside owners, Greg Miller, Matt Miller and Jeanne MacGregor, purchased the property in 2010 and began extensive renovations on the historic building. “We talked about it over breakfast one morning and decided to go for it,� Matt Miller said.

The site was built as a creamery in 1930 but only operated as one for about a year. The building still has a brook running through its basement, which was likely used to keep the creamery’s milk cold.

After running through the restaurant and under the street, the brook cascades into the St. Croix River.

The building was ďŹ rst converted to a bar and restaurant in 1939. Since acquiring new owners, the Brookside has undergone restoration in the kitchen, dining room, rest rooms, grounds, exterior and back-of-the-house. “This [the restaurant business] was all new to us,â€? Matt

At 8:32 a.m. a school bus stop arm violation that occurred on Jan. 30 at 6:31 a.m. on St. Croix Trail and Highway 95 was reported.

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