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Diane Mills: Marine Citizen of the Year

BY SUZANNE LINDGREN EDITOR@COUNTRYMESSENGER.COM

Diane Mills has been many things: local firefighter, deputy chief of Marine’s emergency management services, treasurer of the Restoration Society and an organizer with the Fourth of July race committee – much of this as she balanced work and raising kids.

There’s little reason to wonder why she’s been named Marine on St. Croix’s Citizen of the Year.

Still, it’s no insignificant honor. As Mills observes, in Marine, pitching in is part of the culture.

“In this community so many things are done by volunteers,” she said.

“There’s the library and the church. My mother-in-law volunteers at the church and is one of those people who takes meals to sick people and bakes for people. …

“People really come together. What’s happening with the school is a really good example of

Scammers strike Messenger territory

BY SUZANNE LINDGREN EDITOR@COUNTRYMESSENGER.COM

Thieves claiming to be IRS officials, tech support, even grandchildren have targeted Scandia and Marine residents in recent weeks, according to reports from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office.

The scammers typically make contact by phone or email, said local deputy Brandon Yetter, making it easier to fool their target.

Although the scams are not always successful, some have been. Here’s a list of the scams locals have been reporting.

IRS scam

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Marine Citizen of the Year, Diane Mills, is retiring from her post as EMS deputy chief on the city’s public safety team. She’ll keep a leadership role within the squad as captain.

that. … Volunteering, to me, you can’t do enough of it.’

Mills arrived in the Marine area in the 1990s, after marrying Marine native and current

mayor, Glen Mills. Glen joined the firefighting team a few years later, once they moved to Marine proper. Diane itched to join too, but waited until her children were a bit

older.

“Seeing my husband inspired me,” she said, “and I was contacted by other members, Sheila SEE MILLS, PAGE 5

Near miss incident highlights dangers of Bridge trespassing

BY KYLE WEAVER CONTRIBUTING WRITER

A multi-ton freight train has few options when a collision is imminent.

Trains don’t turn and they take miles stop even when moving at speeds car drivers might regard as agonizingly slow.

For two area teenagers and one crew of Canadian National railroaders, that is an awful, scary truth made all the more vivid by a nearmiss incident on the Soo Line High Bridge over the St. Croix River two weeks ago.

Michael Cavett, of Somerset, an engineer, recently wrote an account of nearly striking the two girls while operating a train bound for SEE DANGERS, PAGE 6

“Someone calls claiming to be with the IRS,” said Yetter. “They say you owe money and there’s a warrant out for your arrest.”

These con artists threaten their targets, telling them they’ll be thrown in jail if payment is delayed.

The callers can be intimidating and quite convincing – some even use technology that makes their number show up as the IRS on caller ID. “The IRS will never call,” said Yetter. “They’ll send a letter.”

In a statement about the scam, the IRS says it does not threaten to bring in police to arrest taxpayers for unpaid taxes. Nor does it demand money without allowing time for taxpayers to question or appeal the amount they owe. The agency does not ask for credit or debit card numbers by phone or require that people pay a certain way, such as prepaid debit card.

The IRS recommends that anyone on the receiving end of this call hang up immediately and report the call to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (treasury.gov or 800-366-4484) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC.gov; add "IRS Telephone Scam" in the notes).

Grandparent scam

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While other schemes are named for the false identity a scammer adopts, this scam is named for its victim: grandparents.

A phone call comes out of the blue from a “grandchild” (usually a grandson, according to Deputy Yetter) telling the grandparent he or she is in jail and asking for help. If the grandparent pays a certain amount – perhaps through Pay Pal, perhaps wire transfer and often to a foreign address – the problem will be solved.

The Soo Line High Bridge stretches 2,682 feet across and 184 feet above the St. Croix River between May Township, Minn., and Somerset Township in Wisconsin. The bridge was built in 1910.

SEE SCAMMERS, PAGE 2

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Zavoral mine nearing completion Annual permits granted for Scandia gravel mines

BY KYLE WEAVER CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The once-controversial gravel mine in Scandia is quietly nearing its end.

Officials with Tiller Corporation, the company that manages the Zavoral gravel mine east of the intersection of Highways 97 and 95, reported last week that the hauling and mining portions of the 3.3year project have been “substantially completed� and that about 1.1 million tons of aggregate rock have been harvested from the site. “We’re very pleased about that,� Tiller representative Christina Morrison told the Scandia City Council during its Feb. 16 meeting.

In reviewing the project, City Planner Sherri Buss reported that the 114-acre mine operation had again met or exceeded every condition of its conditional use permit in 2015.

Buss recommended the council approve its annual operating permit for 2016, to which the council agreed.

First granted city approval in February 2013, the Zavoral mine was not a popular proj-

ect when it was first proposed.

Amid considerable protest from neighbors and St. Croix River patrons, the city appointed a Project Advisory Committee to assist in developing an Environmental Impact Statement for the site, a process that led to several long-winded public comment sessions and, ultimately, compromise on the length and scope of the mining operation.

Since that time, though, the mine has operated relatively safely and with little public comment. Tiller Corporation chose to conduct most of its hauling and mining activity during the winter months, when there is less traffic along Highway 95 and on the river, when dust is more easily controlled and when sound escaping that might escape the mine is mitigated by closed windows. The city has granted annual operating permits each year since the mine opened, making few changes to the original conditions.

Morrison said the company would mainly be working toward final reclamation of the land in 2016, returning top soil to the site and seeding the area with native plants and trees.

Any additional aggregate materials found in the next year will still be mined and hauled, but the company expects that activity to be minimal. “It’s not going to be much,�

Morrison said.

Scandia mine Tiller Corporation’s other mine operation in Scandia, off Manning Avenue near 225th Street, also received its annual operating permit last week.

Buss reported that neighbors to the north of the mine had complained about seeing equipment and aggregate material hauled from the Zavoral site from their home over the screening berms.

Tiller Corporation said the piles of aggregate material were being stored temporarily, but agreed to lower the height of the piles.

In addition to the annual operating permit, the council approved a wetland replacement plan for the site.

Tiller Corporation agreed to purchase credits to replace a 2,029 square foot wetland that had been damaged prior to the site receiving the city’s conditional use permit in 2008.

Other business: • Three amendments to the city’s development code were approved. The first, Ordinance 167, clarifies the definitions of “replacement,â€? “restorationâ€? and “expansionâ€? of non-conforming buildings or structures. The second, Ordinance 168, clarifies the roles of the city and Washington County Board of Adjustments and

Appeals in hearing variance requests from the city’s septic systems ordinance. The third, Ordinance 169, adds several types of businesses that will be allowed in the city’s Village Mixed Use zoning districts. • The council approved a Pollinator Friendly City resolution. • The council reappointed Christine Maefsky as the city’s planning commission chair and appointed Dan Squyres as the commission vice chair. • The council approved a pay increase for Firefighter Josh Pearl. • The council approved a lawful gambling permit for the Scandia Women’s Softball team, a raffle permit for Scandia Elementary PTO and a special event permit for the Minnesota Ironman Bike event. • The council approved an interim use permit for a commercial kennel owned by Lee and Barbara Booth at 16080 Scandia Trail. • The council accepted a $2,250 bid from Northern Technologies, Inc., for soil borings and technical services as part of its planned Log House Landing boat ramp improvement project.

The next Scandia City Council meeting will be held March 9 at 6:30 p.m.

Child Protection Citizen Review

The Washington Board of Commissioners received a report Feb. 16 from the county’s Child Protection Citizen Review Panel.

While not a mandate, the state encourages counties to participate in the citizen review panel program. Washington County is one of five counties in the state that has a panel that works with child protection services advocating to keep children safe. The Citizen Review Panel provides opportunities for members of the community to have an integral role in ensuring that Child Protection Service Systems are protecting children from abuse and neglect and are meeting the permanency needs of children.

The panel, which has had a number of retirements during the year, conducted 16 reconsiderations for the county in 2015, reviewing child protection cases to assure that the county acted in the best interest of the children.

Members of the panel have been doing community outreach, to present before community groups that may work with the panel on projects that serve children affected by abuse and neglect. The group created a brochure introducing the panel and its members to the community, to help in the outreach.

SCAMMERS: Washington County Sheriff’s office reporting thieves in Scandia, Marine FROM PAGE 1

Warning signs include mention of an injury to the mouth (the caller’s explanation for not sounding like the actual grandchild) and wanting to keep the gaffe secret

from parents, at least until the money is delivered. “Why grandparents?� wondered one journalist, a grandmother, after a neighbor and friends were scammed.

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tion, S.G. Streshinsky talked to a former grandparent scammer serving a prison sentence for the crime, who told her the decision was a practical one.

The elderly “are often at home, and our landline numbers are more likely to show up on lists�

Streshinsky wrote for Pacific Standard in 2014. “But the most important factors are the geographic and psychological distances that usually exist between a grandparent and a grandchild. Grandparents aren’t likely to know the day-to-day details of their grandkids’ lives, but that doesn’t mean they won’t rally at a moment’s notice to protect a cherished relative.�

Computer hacking scam Beware

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ed calls from computer technical support. The caller is usually trying to trick his or her target into spending hundreds on unnecessary or, worse, harmful services.

According to the Federal Trade Commission, these con artists try to gain the trust of their target by pretending to be associated with a wellknown company and using technical language.

They often ask their target to perform a series of complex tasks on the computer, trying to convince him or her that legitimate computer are viruses.

Then, they offer to fix the problem. “They say your computer is being hacked and try to convince you to let them have (remote) access to your computer,� said Yetter.

According to the FTC, they may also try to enroll you in an expensive but worthless computer warranty program, trick you into installing malware that could steal sensitive data, like user names and passwords, or direct you to websites and ask you to enter your credit card number and other personal information.

If you think you’ve downloaded malware or let a scammer access your computer, don’t panic, says the FTC. Get rid of the malware and download security software from a reputable company, change any passwords you gave out and file a complaint with the FTC at ftc.gov/complaint.

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to get the money. “People pay a couple thousand dollars thinking they’ll get millions,� said Yetter. “Legitimate sweepstakes are free and no purchase is ever necessary to enter or win a prize – that is the law!� said Publishers Clearing House in a statement about the scam. “At Publishers Clearing House we never ask for money to present a prize and our ‘no purchase necessary’ message is prominently displayed in all of our promotional mailers.�

In fact, the direct marketing company says it never calls winners in advance.

Publishers Clearing House warns that many of the scammers are calling from Jamaica and to watch for area code 876. But con artists are constantly changing tactics and based on local reports, Yetter noted that the number is often blocked on caller ID.

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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 also have a family member with mental illness, the support groups help families develop better coping skills and find strength through sharing their experiences. A family support group meets in Stillwater on the first and third Mondays of each month, from 6:30-8 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 651-7701436.

FEBRUARY 27

Scandia Firefighters Ball

Dance, win prizes and support local firefighters at the 31st annual Firefighters’ Ball. Proceeds go toward the purchase of new equipment and facility improvements. Held at the Scandia Community Center, doors open at 7:30 p.m. and area band Funktion Junction will begin playing at 8. Childcare available through Elim Lutheran Church’s youth group; to sign up, call the church by Feb. 18.

Winter stories and constellations Join William O’Brien State Park at 7 p.m. for a “stellar” evening of stories and stars. Professional storyteller, Dwight Wilcox, will mesmerize you with stories of the night sky. With amateur astronomer Kenny Bahmer we will view night sky objects through a telescope. Make a Star Wheel to find the night sky constellations, then roast marshmallows.

William O’Brien State Park is located two miles north of Marine-On-St. Croix, MN on highway

95. The program is free, but a vehicle permit is needed to enter any Minnesota State Park. FFI: (651) 433-0500.

Elim Lasagna Dinner Elim Lutheran Church will host a Lasagna Dinner from 5-7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Cost: $10; profits go for camp scholarships for youth.

Childcare is available for parents to attend the Fireman’s Ball at the Community Center after dinner. FFI: Call 651-4332723.

FEBRUARY 29

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The presentation, free and open to the public, will be held at the St. Croix River Association office, 230 South Washington Street, Unit 1, St. Croix Falls (next to the public library). Space is limited and reservations strongly encouraged. RSVPs will be honored until 10 a.m.

To reserve a space, go to www.stcroixriverassociation.org or call (715) 4833300. kit, call the park office at 651-433-0500.

St. Croix Valley Camera Club

MARCH 19

Minneapolis Star Tribune photographer Brian Peterson will speak at the Feb. 29 meeting of the St. Croix Valley Camera Club beginning at 7 p.m. at the Chisago Lakes Area Library. Peterson will talk about his new book, “Minnesota State of Wonders,” produced with Kerri Westenberg and featuring seasonal photos across Minnesota. After the presentation, the club will hold their photo discussion on the monthly theme, “Winter Shots.”

The public is welcome.

Bluebird workshop

MARCH 5-6 Woodcarving artistry show The Metro Chapter of the Minnesota Wood Carvers Association will have their annual Woodcarving Artistry Show at the Northtown Mall in Blaine. March 5 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and March 6 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. FFI: Roger McCullough, (763) 427-8822.

MARCH 18 Ham Bingo Old Log Cabin Women’s Softball will be having Ham Bingo at the Scandia Community Center at 7 p.m. 50 Hams will be given away.

MARCH 19

What’s the Buzz About Native Bees?

The Riverway Speaker Series continues at 10 a.m. with Crystal Boyd of the

Starting at 1 p.m. special presenter, Julie Osterbauer, will take you through the fascinating world of the Eastern bluebird at William O’Brien State Park. Construction plans to build your own bluebird nestbox will be available after the program. Call the park if you would like to reserve one of the nestbox kits that the Friends of William O’Brien State Park will be selling. Friend’s group members will be on hand to help you assemble them. Bring your own hammer if you are going to make a nestbox.

For more information or to reserve your nestbox

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Scandia Elementary School Carnival Raffles, inflatables, games, face painting, book BINGO, photo booth, cake walk, food truck and much more, Fri., April 8 at the Scandia Elementary School Carnival. The event will run from 5:30 8 p.m. at the school, 14351 Scandia Tr. N.

APRIL 23 Holding Fast to a Dream The Riverway Speaker Series continues at 10 a.m. with David Backes, author of “A Wilderness Within: The Life of Sigurd F. Olson.” The presentation, free and

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It is the "short" 24 k race that Is the sister race of the American Birkebeiner that was held on February 20 in Hayward, WI. It was his 17th top three places in 20 Kortelopets.

open to the public, will be held at the St. Croix River Association office, 230 South Washington Street, Unit 1, St. Croix Falls (next to the public library). Space is limited and reservations strongly encouraged. RSVPs will be honored until 10 a.m.

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Impervious to the weather?

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t’s over now, we think.

After a warm November and December, a cold snap in late January that persisted well into this month brought us back to reality that it is indeed winter.

The two week forecast is for slightly warmer than normal temperatures. Rain and thunder last week were strange as well, but signs that spring is indeed on the way.

Isn’t it amazing how quickly we take things for granted, such as warmer than normal winters?

At the risk of sounding like a curmudgeon, I am amazed at the way people no longer dress appropriately for the weather. How many times during cold or snowy Publisher snaps have you seen someone running around without a coat or hat?

Tom Stangl How about wearing shorts and sandals? Or my favorite – a sweatshirt and shorts.

If you were to ask one of these people why they were dressed that way, you would see an expression of shock that the question was being asked.

After the initial shock had passed, many might tell you that they were simply going out to get something and went from a warm house to a warm car and briefly in the actual outdoors before entering a warm store. A short trip back to the car and, in a few moments, back safe and sound in the warm home. No need to waste time piling on layers of clothing, only to take them off, put them back on and take them off again.

It all makes perfect sense to anyone under 30.

Those of us older than that (yours truly included) were raised to be properly bundled up in numerous layers of winter clothing, complete with backup gloves or mittens (in case the first pair got wet or lost), rubber galoshes and hat. It was almost as if we were preparing for a space walk, and getting the clothes on in the proper order was vital to our survival. If you wanted to get in trouble, leave home without any of these items and come home with wet shoes, or worse yet — a cold, and then there would be trouble with a capital “T.” I recall living on the edge a couple of times. Being the third owner of galoshes that have been, shall we say used less than gently by the previous owners, was not exactly glamourous. By the time I got to use them, between the abuse they had received and the summers being stored under the stairs, using the term “galoshes” was generous, to say the least. Most had holes in them, many were missing crucial buckles. In those days, a missing buckle was the difference between dry shoes and cold and soggy. It wasn’t pretty, but you HAD to wear them.

Technology has enabled us to become, to some extent, immune from the whims of Mother Nature — as long as the power grid is up and running. Cell phones, more accurate weather forecasting (which is still a crap shoot) and the advent of four wheel drive vehicles has further emboldened us when it comes to the weather.

As is the case with many things in life, your mother was right when she told you to stay inside when the weather was too nasty to be outdoors. We should listen to this basic wisdom more often, and we’d get in less trouble.

But I’m not going back to galoshes....

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Best places to fish in North America

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ith the latest near 20 below temps, many people are getting a little tired of this cold and can’t wait for spring, which is just around the corner. Until then sport shows will draw thousands and we can dream of fishing trips until ice out.

To get away from the winter doldrums we can plan fishing trips from Alaska to Mexico, Vancouver Island to Florida and Argentina to Greenland.

I am looking a little closer to home at the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and maybe to Alaska in a year or so. But most of our fishing will likely happen right in our back yards.

But dreaming and planning for future trips can help an angler maintain a certain degree of sanity until Wild River spring arrives. To help with those dreams I put together the 50 Best Places to Fish in North America.

Trails These are places you can wrestle a Jim Bennett 50-pound king salmon, catch the biggest largemouth of your life, boat 50 walleye in a day, hook a bonefish on a fly, seduce a 5-pound smallmouth, fight a man eating shark, land a trophy brook trout, battle wild steelhead, catch pike as big as your leg or haul in enough crappies and sunnies to feed the entire block at your fish fry!

I am also adding a couple of Jim’s best places to fish locally because not all of us can fly around the country or take a couple months off in summer to just fish. If you can, great. If you are like me and stay closer to home, or if you are ready to retire like I am, even better.

If you want to wrestle a king salmon over 50 pounds then the Kenai River, Soldotna, Alaska, is where you

should head. Closer to home we have Lake Michigan where anglers in my boat have taken several kings pushing 30 pounds. The Fall River runs on Lake Michigan can also be fun. My favorites are the Kewaunee and Algoma areas of Wisconsin where we have taken 20-pound, 4-year-old salmon in the fall wading.

Many people believe it takes 1,000 casts to land a musky and that is true if you are a lousy musky angler or you are fishing a lake with few muskies.

Some lakes in Wisconsin and Minnesota are loaded with muskies that push 30”- 40” and all it takes to find them is a call to the local DNR. That 50” fish may take a thousand casts but there are lots of lakes that hold 10-15 lb. muskies that are a blast to catch.

Mille Lacs, Forest Lake, Chippewa Flowage and others have big fish, but for a world record fish head to the Lake of the Woods.

If you want to catch the biggest largemouth bass of your life then head to Lake Huites, Mexico, because 10-pound bass are not uncommon there. Did you know that Minnesota has more fishable bass lakes than any other state? The Gopher record LMB goes around 8 pounds but I have seen pictures of 7- and 8-pound bass taken locally every year. Minnetonka and Balsam Lake in Wisconsin are great bass lakes.

If you are looking to land a trophy lake trout then Lake Athabasca, Saskatchewan, is the best place to go. Over 40 years ago it produced a 102 pounder that was caught in a net but hook and line catches of 40 to 60 pounds come on a regular basis. My good friend Ed Lejchar fishes Lake Superior every year and takes good numbers of lakers, including a 44-inch, 29-pound fish in 2002!

The BWCAW and Quetico in Canada produce more SEE BENNETT, PAGE 8

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Enjoy lower beef prices

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really like to cook beef roasts during the cold winter months, but the price of beef has been high for the last few years. I just can’t justify spending extra money when other meats, such as chicken, are cheaper. There is nothing like a perfectly cooked beef roast, paired with buttery mashed potatoes and gravy, that melts in your mouth.

You may recall the drought that affected much of the U.S. 2010-2013.

In 2013 the U.S cattle herd was at the lowest in 60 years, according to the New York Times. Some farmers tried to ship feed from the north, but ended up butchering many of their cattle early. The price of beef Wild Chow dropped, then sky rocketed and remained high for a couple years, but Lisa Erickson prices have finally come down.

I’m back to buying hamburger and other beef products. Our family likes venison, but I prefer beef in tacos and spaghetti and for quintessential Midwest beef roasts. My favorite way to cook a beef roast is slow roasted with spices, onions, carrots and beer.

My mother prepared beef roast by first browning it, then sprinkling spices on top and cooking it on low for hours. A recipe from a friend in 1991 for a Flemish beef roast is similar, but slow cooked in beer using other ingredients. Amazing! My mother and I have used the recipe ever since and it has become a family favorite. I hope you will enjoy it too— before beef prices begin to climb again.

Flemish Beef Roast 6 slices of bacon 4 lbs. beef arm roast ½ cup brown sugar 2 tsp of salt 1 tsp of garlic powder 1 tsp of dried thyme Pepper to taste 12 oz. mild beer 2 large onions 8 carrots, peeled and cut into slices Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees. In 5-quart Dutch oven, fry the bacon until crisp. Remove and drain on paper towels and crumble when cool. Brown beef in bacon fat over medium heat, turning occasionally, until entire roast is brown; drain and discard fat.

Sprinkle brown sugar, salt, garlic powder, pepper, thyme, crumbled bacon over roast. Pour the beer around the sides, being careful not to wash the spices off the top. Add onions and carrots. Cover tightly and cook on low until beef is tender 3 ½ - 4 hours.

Serve over mashed potatoes with gravy.

Recipe for gravy ½ cup Wondra flour 1 cup cold water After the roast is cooked, remove from Dutch oven and plate with foil over the top to keep warm.

Add 1 cup water to the pan drippings left over from the roast. With a wooden spoon scrape up all the browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Place Dutch oven over high heat and stir with a whisk. Add the water/flour mixture to the pan and stir briskly until gravy begins to boil and thicken. Remove from heat and serve over mashed potatoes.

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Forest Lake schools use solar for energy, education Solar power to save taxpayers money and teach students about renewable energy Forest Lake Area Schools has added solar energy to its buildings and curriculum. At an open house Feb. 11, district leaders showed off nearly 6300 newly installed 310 W solar panels with a rooftop tour. They said putting panels on the rooftops of five school buildings, as well as the district’s sport center, will save taxpayer money while teaching students more about energy.

The solar panels will create 2.4 million kilowatt hours of renewable energy each year, eliminating more than 1,265 tons of carbon dioxide emissions, the equivalent of taking more than 240 cars off the road. Larry Martini, director of business services at Forest Lake Area Schools, says the district will save more than $200,000 a year for the next 20 years.

“With more than $200,000 in annual savings from this project, we are able to save on energy costs and reinvest those dollars in classroom teachers,” he said.

“This is really exciting because the kids are the ultimate beneficiaries here.”

Senator Karin Housley and Representative Bob Dettmer hosted the event, and U.S. Sen. Al Franken provided his strong support for the project via a video that was played during the event.

“What you’re doing makes me proud,” said Franken, “because

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Sen. Karin Housley speaks with students who are studying the data collected by the new solar panels located on the roof of Forest Lake Area High School.

increasing energy efficiency and generating energy efficiency locally just makes sense. These types of upgrades will reduce the long-term energy costs for the schools, save taxpayers money and provide great hands-on experience for students.”

High school students in the earth sciences program are getting hands-on experience exploring the benefits of solar by studying light reflectivity and heat absorption, all key to powering solar panels.

“We’re pleased to support solar projects like this as Xcel Energy drives to deliver an energy mix made up of 35 percent renewable resources by 2030,” said Chris Clark, regional president of Xcel

Energy. “It’s even more exciting to see students and future customers learn how energy is produced.”

The district worked with Anoka-based Apex Efficiency Solutions to develop a new model for financing and implementing solar energy projects.

“Apex Efficiency Solutions is proud to work with Forest Lake Area Schools leaders who have shown tremendous courage and vision with this solar project,” said Apex CEO Greg Ackerson.

“The district is an example of fiscal and environmental stewardship. It isn’t every day an organization can simultaneously improve its financial health and reduce its impact on the environment.”

Precinct caucuses just around the corner Planning is underway for the Minnesota political party precinct caucuses March 1.

Precinct caucuses are meetings organized by Minnesota's political parties. At each caucus, the party begins its process of selecting candidates for the 2016 election and policy positions to shape its party platform.

All political parties will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 1. The meetings are on the precinct level, but participants will gather with others at regional locations selected by the parties, which more than likely will not be normal polling locations. The Minnesota Secretary of State's Office has a free, online service at caucusfinder.sos.state.mn.us/ that can be used to find

the location of caucus meetings and other information about the caucus process.

Staff at the Washington County Property Records and Taxpayers Services office will be available to answer telephone calls at 651-430-6175 until 8 p.m.

March 1 for individuals trying to find their precinct caucus location.

Caucus attendees discuss public policy issues and pass resolutions, vote in a straw poll, elect precinct officers, and elect delegates. Attendees must be eligible to vote in the 2016 general election, live in the precinct represented at the regional meetings, and be in general agreement with the principles of the political party with which they are caucusing.

Precinct caucuses Q&A What happens at precinct caucuses?

Precinct Caucuses are meetings run by Minnesota’s political parties. Generally, they are the first in a series of meetings where parties may endorse candidates, select delegates, and discuss their goals and values.

In 2016, a major part of caucuses will be for attendees to indicate their choice for the party’s endorsement for President via the presidential preference ballot.

Who can participate in a caucus?

In order to participate in a caucus, Minnesotans must be eligible to vote in the November 2016 general election, live in the precinct and generally agree with the principles of the political party hosting the caucus.

Minnesotans also have the right to take time off work to be at a precinct caucus or, if you are chosen as a delegate or alternate, a political party convention, but must give their employer ten days written notice.

MILLS: Marine Citizen of the Year FROM PAGE 1

Humphrey and (public safety chief) Dave Denn. But [about 15 years ago] was the point I felt comfortable leaving the kids at home alone, because if both of us were part of the squad, we’d both be responding.”

Their two children, daughter Jackie, 27, and son Tom, 25, now live and work

in Minneapolis.

Mills is now in her sixteenth year on the Marine Public Safety Team, and after six years as the team’s EMS deputy chief – responsible for organizing trainings, checking equipment, recruiting volunteers and generally “making sure everything is in order” – she’s resigning from that position. She’ll still be a captain on the squad, though.

Of being proclaimed a model citizen, Mills said, “It’s an honor to be on that list. If you read through the names (at the Marine Village Hall), you maybe don’t know everything they’ve done, but you know they’ve done something special.”

All it takes to engage as a citizen, she believes, is a bit of thoughtful initiative.

“Caring about your community, un-

derstanding the importance of community and giving, even in small ways,” she said. “Like my mother-in-law taking food to people in town. Shoveling your neighbor’s driveway, and volunteering in any way you can, big or small.”

Of course, she notes with a smile, there’s always a need for volunteers at the fire department.

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New Richmond, Wis., on Feb. 13.

By Monday of this week, Cavett’s Feb. 14 post had already been shared more than 2,100 times.

Cavett described feeling helpless as he and his conductor approached the 2,682-foot span, also known as the Arcola High Bridge. Cavett’s heart sank as they reached the bridge and saw two teenaged girls, 184 feet above the frozen river and not near enough to make it to the Somerset, Wis., side before being overtaken.

“Unable to use any form of brake while crossing the bridge we started out onto it,” Cavett wrote, “barreling down onto two people that (were) scrambling

to reach the end of the bridge, but I knew they’d never reach it.”

Cavett wrote that the girls both eventually stopped running and hugged the railing on the narrow edge of the bridge. As they passed, Cavett prayed the girls would not be struck by anything hanging from the side of the train and that they would not panic or attempt to jump into the frozen river below.

“I (saw) their young innocent faces filled with terror the tears rolling down their cheeks,” Cavett wrote. “Only a few miles from my home, I know at least one of my children would recognize both of these girls and I pray(ed) that I (would) not kill a classmate or friend of one of my children.”

The railroaders called 911 and eventually stopped the train at a siding in Somerset more than two miles away.

They searched the train for signs that the girls had not been struck.

Likewise, St. Croix County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the bridge, according to an ABC News report, said they spoke with witnesses who saw the two girls leaving the area safely.

Patrick Waldron, a spokesperson for Canadian National, confirmed the incident and said the company is thankful that no one was hurt.

The incident highlights the dangers of trespassing on railroad property, Waldron said, both for the trespassers and the railroaders.

With an average locomotive weighing

hundreds of tons, “trains cannot stop quickly,” Waldron said.

The Soo Line High Bridge is lightly traveled, Waldron said, but that doesn’t make it any less dangerous.

“This is a reminder about the dangers and why these areas are posted as ‘No Trespassing,’” Waldron said. “Any time is train time.”

Cavett agreed.

“The Somerset bridge is a beautiful and scary structure,” Cavett wrote.

“The length and height are enough to make me take a deep breath every time I cross it. But nothing has stopped my heart like the look on those young faces as our train reached them. I thank God that they made it off safely and that it was only a close call.”

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Syrup season likely to start early amid warmer temperatures

The El Niño weather pattern responsible for producing relatively mild winters in the Upper Midwest is expected to trigger an earlier-than-usual maple syruping season in Minnesota this year, according to the Department of Natural Resources.

People who tap trees for maple sap may soon begin setting taps, especially in the southern part of the state. Typically, late February to mid-April marks the start of Minnesota’s maple syruping season.

“I hope the maple trees produce as much sap as in years past, but the season may occur a few weeks early if this winter’s weather continues on its current course,” says Mimi Barzen, a DNR forester who taps trees on leased land in Grand Rapids during her spare time. “Early-flowing sap generally has less sugar, so it will take more of it to make syrup this year.”

Barzen and her family insert 125 to 150 taps every year, and process approximately 1,000 gallons of sap, making up to 25 gallons of actual syrup, a tradition they look forward to every year.

Sap flows best when the nights get below freezing and the days get warm—above 35 degrees Fahrenheit. Once collected, the sap is boiled down to produce syrup. Between 30 and 50 gallons of sap is needed to produce one gallon of maple syrup. The Minnesota Maple Syrup Producers Association estimates the state has over 125,000 taps producing between 35,000 to 45,000 gallons of syrup.

Sugar maples are the most favored tree for syruping due to the high sugar content in their sap. However, sugar content varies year to year and from tree to tree. Other maples and even a few non-maple trees are sometimes tapped such as red maple, silver maple, boxelder and birch. Norway maple, a non-native species, typically has a low sugar content and is not tapped.

“Usually we tap trees around mid-March, but every year is unique,” Barzen said. “With the mild weather, we’ll be watching closely for the sap to start running.”

Visit the DNR’s Landowner Spotlight page at www. mndnr.gov/woodlands/syrup.html for a story on how one family forest owner taps and makes syrup. Visit the state parks website at www.mndnr.gov/state_ parks/maple_syruping.html to find maple syrup tapping events.

More detailed information on maple syruping available at www.extension.umn.edu/environment/ trees-woodlands/homemade-maple-syrup.

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County will work with Star Trail Association for equipment grant, trail programs

LEGALS TOWN OF MAY, WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING AND ELECTION OF OFFICERS AND BOARD OF CANVASS MEETING March 8, 2016

Notice is hereby given to the qualified voters of May Township, County of Washington, State of Minnesota, that the Annual Election of Town officers and Annual Township Meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 8, 2016. In case of inclement weather, the meeting and election may be postponed until March 15, 2016.

The Washington County Board of Commissioners agreed Feb. 16 to work with the Washington County Star Trail Association to apply to the state Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for an equipment grant, and to participate in the Federal Recreation Trail Program.

The Star Trail Association – 10 snowmobile clubs who groom, sign, and maintain 140 miles of snowmobile trails in Washington County

The election will be held at the May Town Hall, 13939 Norell Avenue N., and election poll hours are from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Any voter who has not registered may do so at the election before voting.

Office to be filled at the March Annual Election is: One Town Supervisor for a term of 3 (three) years

The annual business meeting will commence at approximately 8:15 p.m. at Withrow Elementary School, 10158 N. 122nd Street, Hugo, Minnesota, to do any and all business proper to be done at said meeting when convened.

During the annual meeting, time will be allowed for public comment on all permitted uses in the Township, including Conditional Use Permits, Mining Permits and any other permitted uses. The Board of Canvass will meet immediately following the Annual Meeting to certify the official election results.

Given under my hand this 12th day of February, 2016.

Linda L. Klein Town Clerk May Township Published in The Country Messenger February 24, 2016

smallies than anywhere locally, but the Mississippi, St. Croix and Rum rivers produce lots of nice fish. This year I am planning a trip to Chequamegon Bay in Wisconsin with hopes of landing that fish over 5 pounds on a fly rod and to see how close I can get to an 8 pounder.

Man eating shark’s best location is St. Joseph’s Peninsula, Flor-

to the Federal Recreation Trail Program for funding. These grants are 75/25 "cash match" reimbursement grants.

The county board entered into a county/club agreement with the Star Trail Association July 31, 1991, whereby the county agreed to sponsor the snowmobile club and act as a pass through agency for the DNR snowmobile trail maintenance and grooming grants in aid funds. The snowmobile club cannot

receive the grants directly.

A cooperative agreement with the county signed by the Star Trail Association provides that, should the grant be awarded, the club will complete the project and fully pay for it and produce documentation that shows actual expenditures and proper procurement process has been followed before being reimbursed 75 percent of the cost.

DNR anticipates early snowmelt, burning restrictions With minimal snow this winter and warming February temperatures, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources anticipates early snow melt. This means annual burning restrictions will take effect shortly after snowmelt occurs to help prevent wildfires.

“In Minnesota, 98 percent of wildfires are caused by humans and burning debris is the number one cause,” said Linda Gormanson, DNR fire prevention supervisor. “Therefore, the DNR encourages using alternatives to debris burning such as composting and mulching whenever possible.”

Historically in Minnesota, the highest number of wildfires oc-

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– will apply for a DNR Federal Recreation Trail Program grant to purchase a trail groomer tractor for $74,980.

The new groomer will replace existing equipment and is critical for the continued maintenance of snowmobile and cross-country ski trails for winter sport activities in the county.

As with any DNR grant, the Star Trail Association is required to partner with a local unit of government to apply

ida. Around here the best place for man eating shark is Byerly’s or Cub Foods. Just buy it, take it home and serve shark to your entire family. All you have to do is sit down and you will be that woman or man eating shark!

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

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curs in April and May. The DNR initiates burning restrictions to coincide with this annual "fire season," which occurs just after annual snow melt. This year, snow melt could be as early as March in some areas.

According to the DNR, past spring fire restrictions have dramatically decreased the number and size of accidental fires.

Once spring fire restrictions are in place, permits to burn vegetative debris will not be issued until summer green-up occurs. Restrictions normally last from four to six weeks but are dependent on the weather.

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Three inches or more of continuous snow cover drastically reduces the chance a fire will escape and burn unintended areas. Even though the DNR may not require a burning permit when snow covers the ground, residents should check local requirements as many cities and municipalities may still require a permit.

Visit the DNR wildfire website www.mndnr.gov/forestry/fire/firerating_restrictions.html for current fire danger rating and burning permit restrictions.

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STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT SAINT MARY’S UNIVERSITY The following students were named to the fall semester Dean’s List. Stillwater: Lucas Campbell, Aaron Romportl and Chad Schlosser.

tin Kaul, College of Ag & Life Science, bachelor of science, life sciences communication; Jason McNulty, College of Engineering, doctor of philosophy, mechanical engineering.

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Washington County Citizen Review Panel seeks members The Washington County Citizen Review Panel is seeking members.

The panel is an advisory group, which meets monthly with the mission of "Citizens partnering with child protection services advocating to keep children safe."

Panel members volunteer to work with child protection staff of Washington County Community Services and the State of Minnesota. Members analyze trends, provide a citizen’s perspective and insights into the child protection system, recommend and advocate for needed changes and resources, promote cooperation among community resources and child protection service agencies, and increase community understanding and investments in protecting all children. The panel has also exam-

ined child protection policies, procedures, practices, and outcomes of the state and county child protection agencies. Panel members may gather information through interviews and observations, and review records, case files, and reports. The members prepare and make available to the public an annual report containing a summary of the panel’s activities and recommendations to improve the child protection system.

The panel currently has 10 members who serve initial two-year terms. They are eligible to serve three two-year terms.

This year, the panel has focused on four areas: • reconsideration requests in findings of child maltreatment; • encouraging the development

of a Trauma Informed System; and • providing ways to inform the public about Child Protective Services in Washington County.

Those interested in becoming a member may apply by contacting Nissa Knutson, Community Services Supervisor, at 651-430-4111 or send an email to Nissa.Knutson@ co.washington.mn.us.

Panel members need to be residents of Washington County, complete an application process, and participate in a personal interview.

Applications are on the county website by seeing www.co.washington.mn.us, and then searching for “citizens review panel application.”

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

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

Sunday Teen Service 7:00 p.m.

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

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

Kid’s Church during 9:45 service.

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

Wednesday Lenten Services 11 a.m. and 7:15 p.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.

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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 a.m. & 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 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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AUTO BODY

FUNERAL HOMES

HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING

LAWN & SPORT

Bill Schifsky Custom Trailer Mfg.

715-294-2165 Osceola, Wisconsin Hwy. 35 south of town

TRAILERS/REPAIR SINCE 1972

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Indoor air quality experts 24 Hour Service 21260 Olinda Trail N.

651-433-5167 www.scandiaheating.com

Servicing all major brands Lawn & garden, mower service.

Aluminum Utility Trailers Mobile Displays • Ground-Up Construction TRAILER REPAIR Axles • Couplers • Wiring • Brakes Aluminum & Steel Welding 651-257-5340 www.customtrailers.biz • Scandia, MN

CERTIFIED TECHNICIANS

21240 Olinda Trail N., Scandia, MN.

AUTOMOTIVE

651-433-4668 555 Centennial Drive SW Forest Lake, MN 55025 FULL SERVICE GAS AUTO REPAIR

651-464-4422 robertsfamilyfh.com

12450 Morris Trail N Marine-On-St. Croix 651-433-4500

651-433-2038

FOOD & BEVERAGE

SPRINGBORN

HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING

Alignment • Brakes • Exhaust • Shocks Plows • Tune-ups/engine diagnostics Keyless Entry and Autostarts • A/C Service

CONSTRUCTION American Community Builders INC. Dan Froiland, Contractor LIC. #3601

Celebrating our 42nd year Call us for your remodeling and new construction projects

WORKS Teri Zoch

"Let Me Do The Shopping For You"

Call 651-426-4455 • 433-4774

email: teri@mortgageworksmn.com

www.springbornheating@usfamily.net SINCE 1952. Licensed. Bonded. Insured.

THE ORIGINAL PRETTY GOOD GROCERY Open Mon. - Sat. 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Sun. 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Marine Cafe

Coϋee, Espresso • Latte • Tea • Breakfast & Lunch Specials Fresh-Baked Pastries & Croissants • Dine-In & To-go

41 Judd Street Marine on St Croix, MN 651-433-0140 • themarinecafe.com Monday: Closed Tuesday – Friday: 7 am – 3 pm Saturday & Sunday: 8 am – 4 pm

INSURANCE

NOAH INSURANCE GROUP Osceola • 715-294-2510 877-571-9315 Stillwater • 888-430-6624 www.noahinsurancegroup.com

PLUMBING TROWBRIDGE PLUMBING

Residential • Commercial • Industrial Master in WI & MN • Insured & Bonded

715-294-3712 WI LIC. #636613 • MN LIC. #CA02211

VETERINARIAN

SCANDIA VET CLINIC HOURS: Monday - Friday • 8 to 5:30 Saturday • 8 to noon

651-433-3666 WEDDING

Residential - Service - Remodel trowbridge_plumbing@hotmail.com

Mike Trowbridge

651-707-2528 Fax: 651-213-0070

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Visit us online:

STORAGE PLACE AN AD IN THE

JEWELRY & PAWNBROKERS 280 S.W. 15th. St. Forest Lake, MN Hours: T-Sat. 10 to 6 651-464-4442

Scandia Self Storage Heated or Cold Space Available from 5x10 to 10x40 Hwy. 97, Ozark Ave. N.

Scandia 651-433-4150

BUSINESS BUILDER 13 week minimum Call 651-433-3845 for more info.

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Parents: don’t forget to care for yourselves

Parents can become overwhelmed with the stresses of family life. Some feel as if they’re treading water, trying to maintain routines and keep up with daily tasks. Others feel as though they are constantly focused on their child and always on the go.

It’s important for parents to take time for themselves too, but many need encouragement to do so.

Here at LAYSB we want parents to know it’s OK and necessary to take time to care for themselves. Self-care is simple, yet all of us forgo it on a daily basis, skipping a meal, not showering, etc.

Self-care involves the basics, sleeping, eating, as well as our emotional and so-

cial needs. Below is a list of physical and emotional tips to engaging in self-care: Physical: • Eating regular meals • Sleeping or napping • Getting exercise • Getting away from screens (TVs, smartphones and other devices) • Spending time outdoors • Taking a long hot shower or bath Emotional: • Spending time with adult friends in addition to family • Expressing emotions and allowing yourself to feel what you feel • Reading

• Saying no to extras • Enjoying a new hobby or trying something new • Writing or drawing If you are not engaging in your own self-care you may be making it harder for yourself to continue to parent well.

So as this year continues to hussle and bussle, please do not forget to schedule some needed and necessary self-care time.

For more information, contact Ellen O’Brien, MA at Lakes Area Youth Service Bureau at 651-464-3685

Lakes Area Youth Service Bureau (LAYSB) is a non-profit organization, serving Forest Lake Area School District communities in Washington and Anoka Counties, and all communities in Chisago County. The mission of LAYSB is to ensure the success of youth. Programs and services provided reflect the belief that youth will be successful when relationships are strong, families are involved, communities are caring, harmony is restored and youth have the skills and opportunities for citizenship. For more information, please visit our website at www.ysblakesarea.org.

PHONE: 651-433-3845 | FAX: 651-433-3158

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102 Services Custom Furniture refinishing, stripping and repair. Do it right, reasonably. The Cellar Door, Taylors Falls, 651-465-5551.

RESUMES copied for free if you have been laid off and looking for work. Stop in at The Sun, 108 Cascade, Osceola.

107 Home/Business Cleaning HOUSE CLEANING. Reasonable, dependable, weekly or occasionally. References.

Local in Marine/Scandia area. 651-4333025.

FT-Inventory $8.48-$11.12/hr. BOE FT-Shipping/Receiving/Utility $8.48-11.12/hr. BOE FT- Die Cutter $8.26-$10.61/hr BOE PT-Electronic Assemblers $7.74-$9.76/hr BOE

352 Home/Office Organization THE SUN HAS YOUR office supplies – File folders, labels, register and other tapes, envelopes of many sizes, copy paper by ream or sheet and much more. Let us help you today, 108 Cascade, Osceola.

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CDL A DRIVERS $7,500 sign-on-bonus. Medical benefits on day 1 & $65k+ in your first year!!! Guaranteed pay. Profit sharing.

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FRIEDGES CONTRACTING Now Hiring! Sewer Crews, Grading and Street Crews, Laborers, Operators and Foreman. Twin Cities/Metro work, union scale. Call 952/469-2121 or email resume to: info@friedgesinc.com

NOW HIRING Company OTR drivers. $2,000 sign on bonus, flexible home time, extensive benefits.

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Technical sales engineers are a key point of contact for clients and provide both pre and after-sales advice.

They liaise regularly with other members of the sales team and colleagues from a range of departments, such as: •research; •development; •design; •purchasing; •production; •quality; •senior company managers.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES The tasks carried out by technical sales engineers include: •searching for new clients who might benefit from company products or services and maximizing client potential in designated regions; •developing long-term relationships with clients, through managing and interpreting their requirements; •persuading clients that a product or service best satisfies their needs in terms of quality, price and delivery; •negotiating tender and contract terms and conditions to meet both client and company needs; •calculating client quotations and administering client accounts; •providing pre-sales technical assistance and product education; •working on after-sales support services and providing technical back up as required; •arranging and carrying out product training; •analyzing costs and sales; •preparing reports for head office and keeping customer records; •meeting regular sales targets and coordinating sales projects; •supporting marketing activities by attending trade shows, conferences and other marketing events; •making technical presentations and demonstrating how a product meets client needs; •liaising with other members of the sales team and other technical experts; •helping in the design of custom-made products; •providing training and producing support material for other members of the sales team.

If interested in this position please submit salary requirements and resume' to richardsc@gdsiswitches.com

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City of Marine on St. Croix

FEBRUARY 15 At 1:25 p.m. a driver on St. Croix Trail and Berkey Street was cited for driving after revocation.

At 6:36 p.m. a verbal dispute was reported on Holmes Street.

FEBRUARY 16 At 1:47 p.m. fraud was reported on 3rd Street.

FEBRUARY 17

At 10:46 p.m. suspicious activity was reported on Ostrum Trail in the tunnel near Quant Avenue.

City of Scandia

FEBRUARY 11 At 8:43 a.m. suspicious activity was reported on Lakamaga Trail.

At 10:59 a.m. an order violation occurred on 209th Street.

At 3:27 p.m. public as-

Scandia Fire & Rescue

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7:30 p.m. to Midnight Scandia Community Center Live Music by Funktion Junction

sistance was needed on St. Croix Trail.

FEBRUARY 12 At 4:08 p.m. a scam was reported on Orwell Avenue.

FEBRUARY 13 At 6:34 a.m. a chimney fire was reported on Mayberry Trail.

FEBRUARY 14 At 7:04 p.m. a suspicious vehicle was reported at Scandia Market.

At 7:19 p.m. a complaint about a neighbor came from Olinda Trail.

FEBRUARY 15 At 2:12 p.m. a vehicle went through the ice on Big Marine Lake.

At 5:30 p.m. a driver was stopped on Layton Avenue for missing license tabs.

At 7:03 p.m. a car vs. deer incident on Manning near 15th Avenue was reported.

FEBRUARY 16 At 10:04 a.m. a complaint about a driver on Highway 97, westbound from Meadowbrook, was received.

At 3:26 p.m. a dog bite was reported on O’Brien Trail.

FEBRUARY 17 At 10:58 a.m. a driver on St. Croix Trail was stopped for driving after revocation.

At 1:47 p.m. a driver

Surrounded by autumn woods, you sit motionless as chickadees land so close you hear their wings before seeing them on the branch. You feel at peace and one with the woods – until your heart races. A deer is taking slow steps along a trail.

“Preparation is essential to having moments like these,” said Linda Bylander, coordinator of the Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW) program of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. “Women

Come to our Winter Open House Thursday, Feb. 25th, 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. funktionjunction.org Beer & Set-ups available no coolers allowed

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Conributions should be made to Scandia Fire Relief Association.

For tickets or more information call Mike at 651-433-4131 or Neil at 651-433-2274

Town of May

FEBRUARY 14

At 9:44 p.m. a drunk driver on Manning, northbound near Kelly Farms, was reported.

FEBRUARY 15

At 2:59 p.m. a complaint about a trespasser came from Ostlund Trail.

Women new to archery or bow hunting can learn basics

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on Highway 97 who was stopped on a warrant had no driver’s license.

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who want to experience them have opportunities to learn more in classes, with camaraderie and support, no matter their skill level.”

Archery skills classes for women begin Sat., March 5, at the National Sports Center in Blaine.

There are two class series. One three-part series covers archery basics, equipment and target shooting and is meant for women new to archery or with limited experience.

Another three-part series is meant for women who are interested in learning how to bow hunt, and women enrolled in this series are given priority for the mentored archery spring turkey hunt and fall special archery deer hunts.

These classes are offered through a partnership between the Safari Club International North Country Bowhunters Chapter, and the BOW program that offers a wide range of outdoor skill classes in fishing, hunting and outdoor sports.

For more information or to register please contact Bylander at linda. bylander@ state.mn.us or 218-203-4347. Visit the BOW website to see the 2016 BOW classes at www. mndnr.gov/education/ bow or call the DNR Information Center at 888-6466367 to request a printed copy of the catalog.