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Food truck caters to Gateway Trail goers

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A sprinkling rain falls on the Gateway Trail, and though it’s slowed traffic on the motor-free thoroughfare, a few brave bodies drift to and from the open window of Gateway Trailside, ordering brats or a specialty drink made from strawberries and basil.

The food truck sits just off its namesake trail at mile marker 15, about three miles southwest of Pine Point Park. Stationed in a shady corner of Tamra Hartman’s horse farm in Stillwater Township, the truck offers nourishment, a place to rest and a breeze.

“It’s a peaceful place to sit,” says Hartman, the food truck’s owner and operator. “You can look at horses in the pas-

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The Gateway Trailside, a food truck that sits near the Gateway Trail at mile marker 15, opened in June. Owner and operator Tamra Hartman will host a grand opening July 25, featuring music by Minneapolis-based singer-songwriter Reina Del Cid.

ture and get peeks of the ponds across the way.”

Hartman, who grew

up in Afton, says she acquired her penchant for cooking and hospitality

Fourth grade teacher won’t return to Marine Elementary

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Marine Elementary’s fourth grade teacher of almost 20 years, Tracy Kempenich, announced July 15 she’d accepted a position at another school in the Stillwater School District for the 2015-’16 school year.

The notice came a month and a half, roughly, after the school said goodbye to third grade teacher Jane Lenarz and two weeks after principal Rachel Larson announced she’d taken another position in the district. The district’s decisions surrounding the third grade teaching position — first to cut it, then to reinstate it as a part-time position —

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owned bars and restaurants and my mom managed, I probably got my

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Marine General Store changes hands

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were controversial with Marine parents and within the board itself.

In a letter to parents, Kempenich wrote, “When our school year ended, I did not think I would be writing a letter informing you of my decision to accept a fourth grade position this fall at Lake Elmo Elementary School.”

She went on to describe how she’d fallen in love with Marine and the school during her first year of teaching, 1997, and moved her family from the western suburbs to live in the tight-knit, supportive community.

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from her parents.

“They were both good cooks,” she says. “My dad

passion from them.”

Hartman pauses the conversation to tell incoming customers that it’s Taco Thursday, then gets back to talking about what inspired her to open Gateway Trailside.

“I’ve noticed for years how much [trail] traffic is here,” she says, “and there’s no place to get anything. I thought a food truck would be nice for people, and fun. If I were out on a trail I’d like a place to sit and relax. And as always, I like to entertain.”

Once the inspiration for Gateway Trailside was locked in, the former flight attendant and mortgage loan officer set out to turn vision into reality. It wasn’t easy.

“There’s definitely a

Andy and Karen Kramer announced July 15 that they’d sold the Marine General Store to Gordon and Cheryl Arcand. The Arcands took over operation of the store the same day. Gordon Arcand has a background in the grocery business, and the Kramers believe his experience and energy will help the store improve and grow.

Andy and Karen

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Kramer, who bought the store from Dan and Sue Pruden in 2005, announced in March that they were ready to retire and looking for a buyer.

“We depart with some sadness,” wrote the Kramers on the store’s Facebook page, “but with hearts and minds filled with a lifetime of incredible memories that we will always treasure. We will continue to live in Marine and will be shopping often [at] the Store.”

Andy and Karen Kramer

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learning curve,� she says. “It was a fun learning curve, but there were hoops to jump through.

I had to go through the DNR, the city, county and state. I had to get food certified. And then there was designing the trailer: Where do I want stuff? What do I want on the menu? What do I charge? There were a lot of decisions. Some things were probably right and some not. I’m sure I’ll figure that out later, but right now I’m pretty pleased with the decisions I’ve made.�

Hartman’s menu puts family recipes for chili and garlic cheese bread

beside summertime favorites — hot dogs, brats, ice tea, gelato — and healthful fare such as fresh fruit and veggies. But the thing people seem to come for, she says, is her Strawberry Basil Bliss, a drink made from fresh strawberries, basil grown on site and lemon juice that’s been freshly squeezed.

Hartman opened for business the first weekend in June, with little fanfare. Now, several weeks of operation later, she’s seen growing interest from customers, has gotten some attention from local press and reports that business is good. “Each weekend is a

little busier than the weekend before,� she says. “It’s exciting to hear people say, ‘I heard about this from a friend, or Facebook or the newspaper.’ This is now a destination, which is really exciting.�

For Hartman, the work feels something like a calling. “It’s been a long time dream to have a coffee shop or something,� she says. “This is just a happy place for me to be. I’m very happy when people come back.�

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A needle carved from bone, a bead of rolled copper, stones sharpened into points and decorated sherds of pottery: a partial list of items found during a four week archaeological field school held near the St. Croix Watershed Research Station in June and early July.

The University of Minnesota class was led by Ed Fleming, curator of archaeology at the Science Museum of Minnesota, who has been excavating the remains of an Oneota village in the St. Croix Valley since 2013. The Sheffield site, which sits near the river in May Township, is the only known

Oneota village in the area. Evidence of the culture is found more abundantly in southern Minnesota, southern Wisconsin and Iowa.

Fleming trained the students — six undergraduates and one grad student — in excavation at the Sheffield site for three weeks. “You really have to take an archaeological field school if you want to find work doing archaeology,� said Fleming. “Even if you don’t do dirt field work, it’s important to understand the methods.�

At one of the excavation sites, the students worked alongside Fleming and assistants Jasmin Koncur and John Westgaard to meticulously unearth what was likely a 700-year-old fire pit.

The soil, black in contrast to the red surrounding it, had been lined with rocks before the team removed them.

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Teacher: Kempenich leaving elementary school

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alluded to recent choices made by the school board, but stopped short of saying the transfer was a result of the board’s refusal to reinstate funds for a fulltime third grade teacher. “After the school board meeting on June 11,� she wrote, “I thought about the coming school year and I realized how much I missed being able to be part of a teaching

and curriculum team.

Collaboration is the main reason I decided to transfer to a school that has more than one section in each grade.�

At the June 11 meeting cited by Kempenich, the Stillwater School Board denied reinstating staffing cuts at schools across the district, including Marine elementary. By then, the position had been partially restored at .3 time. “While we are sad to

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see a veteran teacher leave our building, we are thrilled for Mrs. Kempenich and this opportunity for her to continue her career in the Stillwater School District in a team teaching environment,� wrote Lisa Weyrauch, assistant to the principal, in an email to Marine families, July 15.

While Kempenich’s decision came as a surprise to parents, increased hiring flexibility might offer a hidden opportunity, said Susan Knapp, the parent of incoming fourth grader at Marine Elementary. Although no clear answers have surfaced, a small group of parents who met with new superintendent Denise Pontrelli July 13 left feeling comfortable that she was working on a solution. “There is what we perceive as a hole,� said Knapp. “But there won’t be in the fall. They’re doing what they can to fill those positions with the right people.�

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SATURDAYS Marine Farmers Market

The Marine on St. Croix Farmers Market is from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

JULY 22 Ice Cream Social/BBQ

The Osceola United Methodist Church will be having their annual pie and ice cream social/BarB-Q event on July 22 from 5 to 7 p.m.

Special music begins at 5:30 p.m. by The Alzen Family, which includes Brad, Denise and their children, Isaac, Lucas, AnaLise, Tessa, Jacob and Jonas. They have been singing gospel music since 2005. They utilize fiddle, mandolin, guitar, banjo, dobro, bass, harmonica, ukulele, musical saw, strumstick and a whiz-bang.

For more information about the pie and ice cream social call the church at (715) 755-2275.

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Enjoy the delights of late summer as you paddle the calm waters of Lake Terrapin at sunset, 6:30-8:30 p.m. With luck we’ll hear loons and see beavers. Instruction and all equipment provided.

Camp is limited to 12 people. $10 WNC Friends/ SMM members; $12 nonmembers.

Registration deadline: July 22. To register, call Rosanne: (651) 433-2427 ext. 10.

JULY 24 & 25 Rummage sale

The Youth of Elim Lutheran Church, Scandia, will host a rummage sale on Friday, July 24 from noon to 4 p.m. and Saturday, July 25 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 50 percent

Working together Members of Minnesota Young Workers pick up litter along County Road 24 (Chisago County) during a July 11 service project. The group, part of Minnesota’s American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations, spent the weekend at Chisago’s Camp Ojiketa to do community service and network among members. Pictured, from foreground: Hannah Weber, Marty Hoerth, Nick Jones, Michael Bell, Anthony Carter and Mike Roberts.

of monies raised will go toward the ELCA Youth Gathering Diaper Drive, which is helping to jump start a Diaper Bank in Detroit, Mich. Items for sale include housewares, tools, children’s clothing, books, CDs and much more.

JULY 25 Masks & books Deborah Zemke, author and illustrator, will read her books and help children of all ages make

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masks at 10 a.m. in the Marine Gazebo. At 1 p.m. she will help children ages 5 and up put words and pictures together and make their own books.

JULY 29 Monarch Madness An expert from the University of Minnesota will share recent research on the diminished number of monarchs and what we can do to help at 6:30 p.m., upstairs in the Valkommen Hus at Gam-

melgarden. Sponsored by Friends of Scandia Parks and Trails.

JULY 31 Author talk Marine Community Library presents an author talk with local historian Donald Empson and journalist Kathleen Vadnais. “Crossing the St. Croix River, The 45-year Struggle to Build a New Stillwater Bridge and Save the Historic Lift Bridge.�

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I'm not drinking that!

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ne of the ways I have always enjoyed cooling off and getting a caffeine lift is with a bottle of pop. As a kid, Coca-Coca was beverage of choice. When Diet Coke came out in the early 1980s, I switched over to save some calories.

I know that pop is not the best choice for something to refresh, and I have cut my habit considerably over the years to as few as one a day. (I sounded a bit like a smoker there, didn't I?) I try to get my eight glasses of water in every day to keep things in balance.

I bring this to your attention, gentle reader, because I am about to go on a bit of a rant here about Publisher the Coca-Cola company.

Coca-Cola recently ranked 10th Tom Stangl on Fortune Magazine's list of the World's Most Admired Companies.

The company was also the top ranked beverage company on the list. It is a global company with more than 500 sparking and still brands, selling 1.9 billion servings a day in more than 200 countries.

They sell everything from water to juice to sports drinks to pop.

Coke is one of the brands that is instantly recognizable by nearly everyone on the planet. Even the shape and design of the bottle is iconic, designed by the Root Glass Company in Terre Haute, Indiana.

The branding and marketing of the product has been well thought out by some of the most creative people of the past century, with nearly every decision being a hit. In fact, the misses are so rare that they stand out like sore thumbs. “New” Coke, anyone?

It is the latest marketing program that has me perplexed and a bit annoyed.

In our society's drive to have everyone be relevant and famous, we continue to indulge many whims.

Coke's latest marketing campaign, which puts “Share a Coke” with specific first names as well as generic phrases like Mom, Dad or your soulmate, panders to this need for us all to be recognized, down to our soft drinks.

The campaign works on several levels. I used to go into a convenience store and simply grab a bottle of Diet Coke. Now, I stop to find a name that doesn't have a negative connotation to me. Yes, I know this is stupid, but I actually have to tell myself that the liquid in all of the bottles is the same and IT DOESN'T MATTER what the name is on the label.

The momentary grinding of gears in my thought process truly annoys me, and I can't decide if I am more upset with myself or with the company.

I have been in stores where a large display of unrefrigerated Coke products are placed in bins, so people can rifle through them looking to find their own or a special name. I have witnessed teenage girls doing just that, searching for their own name, or someone else's.

If your name isn't among the 250 that made the cut, you can always go online and make a virtual bottle to share with your friends on all the social media platforms.

I get it, you can take a “selfie” with a bottle of Coke with your name on the label. This is the ultimate targeted marketing. By having our name on a container of an internationally recognized soft drink brand, we are, by association, famous.

Has it truly come to this? Are we so shallow that we need to find affirmation (or at least brand awareness) by relating, on a personal level, to a pop can?

I believe it has, and I shudder to think what is next.

Of course, I still drink Diet Coke, after I find a name with a positive connotation.

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It’s time for the good Dog Days

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unting season is just around the corner. Early goose will open in just 6 weeks. I’ve been looking at my dogs a little differently and they seem to know what I am thinking. It’s time to dust off the gun and shoot some clay birds. It’s time to grab the dog and wear off some of their belly fat and mine too.

My best dog, Teal, is a little older and a little slower when it comes to playing with the other dogs. She is a little fatter this year than any other year I can remember and that’s on me. Maybe it’s because I took on too many projects this year, Little League coach, roofing the house, expanding the garden and more. But I have to start working her to refresh things and make sure she hasn’t picked up any bad habits.

Wild River Hunting is a serious affair and we have to be a team to be successful.

Trails Training, training, training in the CPR mode: Consistency, Patience, Jim Bennett Repetition.

As a kennel owner, I am not experiencing any shortage of dogs. Right now I have eight mature dogs and nine puppies. I love it when I have dogs and pups from one end of the spectrum to the other. Teal is the perfect dog, never barks, doesn’t jump on people or dig. She is one of the best all around dogs I have ever owned. She handles ducks, geese, grouse, fur bearers, wood cock and our favorite, pheasant, with ease.

Other dogs in my kennel are good hunters but life didn’t allow me to put all the time into them I maybe should have. But still, each and every one is talent-

ed to the extreme, versatile and athletic. That comes with the Labradinger breed, the Lab/Springer cross so very popular, as are many other mixed breed dogs today. Taking on the brains of a lab, their huge hearts and serving nature added to the speed, agility and brains of a springer (labs 8th and springers 12th on dogs IQ rating), these dogs take on the best of both worlds, all in a downsized package perfect size to handle any game/hunting situation!

Right now I'm focusing on the puppies. Who doesn’t love pups? Born June 12, it was not long ago their eyes opened and that new puppy smell was so nice and their grunts as you held them so cute. After their eyes open they become protective and will bark and growl at strange noises. How cute is that? How can something the size of a brat bun scare anything is always my question. Now they are outside and on blankets playing with the kids as living toys. But I am always looking at potential, trying to pick out a special pup that has Brett Favre greatness.

I have a couple dogs that should have break-out years this fall. Windy, a two-year-old, has only one speed, full speed, wipe open, go go go and the talent to back it up. Last year she was coming on as a first season dog and this year she will begin her role to replace Teal as age catches up with her. Windy is equally at home in the water or on land, which is what I like most about this breed. Chase is another dog that needs more work this fall too. The most athletic dog in my kennel he is not fond of water but on land he is another Melvin Gordon with four feet. Shooter is a one-year-old, son of Teal, who has really developed nicely this summer. Born at the wrong time, his first SEE BENNETT, PAGE 5

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few days ago at the hair saloon I overheard a conversation between a stylist and her customer about a recent trip to Cuba. I couldn't help but listen in because I love Cuban food, music, and Cuban cigars--just kidding about the cigars-but the food and music are amazing. I hope to travel there too and experience all Cuba has to offer. Since the liftWild Chow ing of the trade sanctions in Cuba, many Lisa Erickson are interested in Cuban culture.

My first exposure to Cuban culture was in Miami 18 years ago when my family vacationed in Florida. We made a special trip to eat Cuban food and check out the music scene on the streets.

What I remember most were the Cuban sandwiches and a pork and yellow rice dish sold by vendors. I haven't had the pork and rice dish since, but I order the sandwich when it's on the menu at a restaurant that knows how to make really good Cuban or Puerto Rican foods.

The flavor combinations jump out at you and make for a memorable meal.

The salty ham and pickles cut the sweetness of the Swiss cheese so beau-

tifully. The spread has a little bite and brings out the sour dough bread when it soaks in a little. These sandwiches are really easy to make and the only part that requires a little effort is the spread, but well worth it. It will have to do while I wait to visit Cuba!!

Serve the sandwiches with thick potato chips and an ice cold beer and you have the makings of a perfect evening after a hard day at work- Cuban style!!

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Cuban sandwiches For the mayo spread: 2 cloves garlic 1 jalapeños with seeds and pith removed 1 lime, juiced 1 large bunch basil 1/2 avocado 1/3 cup mayonnaise Salt and pepper to taste For the sandwich: 8 slices thick sourdough bread yellow mustard 1 1/2 lbs thick cut farmer ham or pit ham 4 big dill pickles, sliced 8 slices Swiss cheese Place all the ingredients for the SEE ERICKSON, PAGE 7

Small towns embrace art and self-expression

BY JOHN CRABTREE CENTER FOR RURAL AFFAIRS

Pablo Picasso said the purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls. And if you look in small towns and rural places you will find art and cultural expression in the most unlikely of places. Small towns develop art and cultural experiences to encourage tourism and create local economic opportunities, certainly. But they also recognize that successful efforts to revitalize their communities and mainstreets depend on something deeper than simple economics.

No matter their size, thriving communities

have an inner vibrancy, an ability to lift their eyes to the horizon, to hope, to dream and to act upon those dreams.

For instance, the Wormfarm Institute created a 50-mile art detour across the hills of Sauk County, Wis., attracting thousands of visitors to view temporary art. In Green River, Utah, painting window murals on vacant buildings helped get the ball rolling on mainstreet revitalization.

Facilitated by the Center for Rural Affairs, the Byway of Art project demonstrates the power of art and self-expression in the future of their communities, and the courage to step outside

the lines and consider how their communities can find unique ways to create a better, richer, more rewarding future.

Keep an eye on the Byway of Art communities, they will have something beautiful and powerful, to show us all in the coming year.

Established in 1973, the Center for Rural Affairs is a private, non-profit organization working to strengthen small businesses, family farms and ranches, and rural communities through action oriented programs addressing social, economic, and environmental issues.

hunting season was a wash as he was too young but this year I am expecting great things from him.

I obviously don’t know where your dog is at, but I do know it’s time to get them going. In most cases training and staying in shape is a year round exercise and it shows in the field. Now that I am retired I will have the time to invest in the dogs and especially this fall.

That’s one of the reasons we live here. That’s the main reason I have a dog!

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Artifacts: Archaeologists in training unearth relics from Oneota village in St. Croix River Valley FROM PAGE 2

The artifacts they found in the hearth and a refuse pit — seeds of cultivated plants, arrowheads of southwestern Wisconsin sandstone, copper that likely came from northern Minnesota — are part of a larger puzzle.

“We’re trying to get a sense for the layout of the village and what life was like during the fourteenth century,” said Fleming of the project. “It’s an exciting time to be working in because it’s right before European colonization. ... The French got here in the 1680s, but there was a lot of upheaval for almost 200 years before that as folks were displaced from the east and new alliances were made and broken. All of that started in the 1500s, so those pressures were in place in this area. This site, occupied from roughly 1300 to maybe the early 1400s was right before all that happened.”

And then there’s the question of why the Oneota were this far north at all.

“As an Oneota village, it’s a little out of place in the valley,” said Fleming. “Most Oneota villages are south of here: Redwing, La Crosse, south of Mankato, southeastern Wisconsin and throughout Iowa. During the late 1200s and early 1300s, there was a fair amount of migration going on. … We don’t know why, but we know there was a lot of movement of Oneota people.”

Fleming suspects there is a climate story, but said it would take further research to confirm that guess.

This year’s excavation adds knowledge to preliminary work done two years ago, when Fleming’s team conducted a geophysical survey of the site (to see into the soil before digging) and did preliminary excavations.

“The geophysical survey gave us some targets to go after for excavation,” said Fleming. “We did some preliminary excavations in 2013 and this is a follow up. We’re exploring some new areas and expanding on some of the work we did then.”

Additionally, Fleming has worked to catalog an uninventoried collection of artifacts at the Science Museum, excavated by former curator Peter Jensen in 1959 and 1960.

Prior to this year’s excavation, the class did a survey behind the garage at the St. Croix Watershed Research Station, systematically digging pits in an effort to find new sites. It’s a good way for students to practice hand excavation, mapping and documenting before finding artifacts, said Fleming. And it teaches them that they won’t always find something.

“Not finding anything is ok,” he said.

“It’s a fact of life as an archaeologist. … And then after they’ve done that for a week, we move onto the site and find all kinds of stuff, so that’s exciting. But they get to practice the methods before they really work on the site.”

The class wrapped up July 9, but Fleming said he plans on returning with another class next year.

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2nd Annual Fat Cat Triathlon

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John Bottema (17) and Alan Jensen (206) cross the Fat Cat finish line with a mystery racer, July 11.

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Janie O'Connor nears the finish for the bike portion of the triathlon.

Lions Dan and Sally Swanson announce the finishers.

Erickson: Cuban Sandwiches FROM PAGE 5

spread in the blender or food processor and mix until smooth, about 1 minute.

For the sandwich heat a skillet over medium heat. Butter bread and place 4 bread slices butter side down in skillet. Assemble 2 slices of cheese, ham, pickles, mustard, and spread, then top with remaining bread on each sandwich. Cook until golden brown and flip to cook other side. Serve with additional pickles.

Envisioning the future of Washington County libraries Washington County seeks the participation of residents at a third and final community forum as part of a strategic planning series focused on the future of the Washington County Library from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, July 30, at the Forest Lake Service Center.

The forum will be in Room 1203/1204.

“These forums are the best opportunity for the general public to come and voice their thoughts about the future of the county library system,” said Commissioner Gary Kriesel, District 3. “The idea of what a library is and the services it may provide is changing dramatically. The county wants

to make sure it is designing its library system and services to best meet community needs, ensure everyone has access to the resources needed for early literacy, lifelong learning, civic engagement and workforce training, and remain attractive to newcomers.”

In 2014, the county board asked for a review of the county’s model for providing library services to assure it is effectively positioned for the challenges and opportunities of the future.

In December, a 17-member library strategic planning stakeholder committee representing library boards, cities, townships, schools and residents was established to guide the

process.

“To assure optimal outcomes for this process, it is essential that we have broad citizen participation,” said Commissioner Fran Miron, District 1. “I know the community highly values its libraries as a resource important to the quality of life for its residents, so I hope people take the time to voice their ideas about what’s working and where they’d like to see it go in the future. The first two forums provided useful qualitative data pointing us to areas needing further review and consideration and giving voice to emerging new directions.”

The Forest Lake Headwaters Service Center is at19955 Forest

Road N., Forest Lake.

The two prior forums were May 27 in Cottage Grove and June 4 at the Washington County Government Center.

To be added to the notification list for meeting announcements and progress related to the library strategic plan, interested parties can sign up on the county website’s home page by clicking on the “Notify Me” box.

Information can also be found by searching for “Library Strategic Planning Process” on the county’s website or by going to www.co.washington.mn.us/libraryplanning.

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STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN – PLATTEVILLE

psychology; Drew Michel, geography; Benjamin Prchal, community planning; Derek Rivard, business administration; Anna Romportl, comm sciences and disorders, summa cum laude; Kelly Schadeck, comm sciences and disorders; Eric Shultheis, psychology; Michael Smith, communication studies.

Collin Meisner of Stillwater graduated with an industrial engineering degree.

BEMIDJI STATE UNIVERSITY The following students were named to the spring semester Dean’s List.

Scandia: Erikka Bildeaux, Daniel Nelson. Stillwater: Devan Bierbrauer, Abby Longnecker, Jenna Sullivan, Amy Vath. The following received degrees at spring commencement. Scandia: Jesse Patterson, criminal justice.

Stillwater: Devan Bierbrauer, creative and professional writing/electronic writing; Edith Gruber, elementary teacher education; Kara Neutkens, elementary teacher education; Savanah Thompson, business administration.

BETHEL UNIVERSITY The following students received degrees during spring commencement. Marine on St. Croix: Amanda Anderson, business. Scandia: Jenna Rae Simmons, biokinetics; Andrew Stephan, physics. Stillwater: Rachel Asproth, English literature; Anthony Nettleton, mathematics; Jerry Xiong, business. The following were named to the spring semester Dean’s List.

Scandia: Andrew Stephan, Savannah Swanson. Stillwater: Rachel Asproth, Savannah Bates, Abigail Buller, Samuel Hoganson, Miranda Middendorf, Gabrielle Trom, Jerry Xiong.

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN – RIVER FALLS The following students received degrees during spring commencement.

Marine on St. Croix: Jennifer Elsenpeter, agricultural education; Andrea Lundstrom, modern language; William Tammes, economics; Rebecca Thraen, accounting. Scandia: Tracy Jochim, comunication studies. Stillwater: S. Kay Baumeister, master of education, reading; Michelle Brooks, business administration; Danielle Currier, geology; Rebecca Daws, comm sciences and disorders; Justin Hallas, business administration; Kaylin Heidemann, acconting; Erin Klisch, art; Alyssa Manor, social work; Theodore McDonough, mathematics; Carson McEvoy, education specialist-school

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA – DULUTH The following students received degrees during spring commencement.

Stillwater: Julian Kycia, philosphy, biology; Ryan Amos, management information systems; Samuel Casey, biology; Samuel Heacox, psychology; Alexander Huth, marketing; Alex Samuelson, computer science; Ryan Sancartier, political science; Kayla Spychalla, integrated elementary and special education; Maureen Stormont, communication sciences and disorders, cum laude.

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In their own words: the Civil War as seen by Washington County Soldiers Join the Washington County Historical Society on Sun., July 19 at 2 p.m. for the third installment of the “Hay Lake Speaker Series.” Local author Robert Goodman will give a presentation on life during the Civil War, as told by people from Washington County. The presentation is free to the public, Robert Goodman will be selling and signing copies of his book “In Their Own Words: The Civil War As Seen by Washington County Soldiers.”

Company B of the First Minnesota Volunteer Regiment, composed of 101 men from Washington County, was sworn into the Army of the United States on April 29, 1861. It was the first regiment to answer Lincoln’s call for volunteers. By May of 1865, four years later over 2.9 million men had enlisted in the Union Army.

Letters from Adam Marty, Samuel Bloomer and newspaper correspondent "Raisins" give great detail into the army life and to life during and after battle.

The First Minnesota lost 82 percent of their men at Gettysburg.

To celebrate the 150th year since the end of the Civil War, Robert Goodman will tell the story, in their own words, of some of those soldiers.

None of them had seen anything like the war they were in, but this presentation will speak on their experiences and memories of this time of war.

Goodman, and his wife Nancy, have authored several publications about local history including topics as Joseph R. Brown; the Last Rafter - the Bronson Family; Paddlewheels on the Upper Mississippi and Washington: A History of a County.

Fifty Union regiments suffered more than half their men killed or wounded in a single battle, and at least 14 lost more than two-thirds.

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NPS offers weekly programs on St. Croix River Join a National Park Ranger for an evening program on the St. Croix River this summer.

The St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, a unit of the National Park System, is offering weekly programs via pontoon boat on the St. Croix River on Wednesday and Thursday evenings this summer. Presentations will explore the natural history of the Stillwater Islands area north of Stillwater, Minnesota, and the interactions that people have had with the river through time. This stretch of river features narrow, tree-covered sand islands lined by steep limestone bluffs.

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Available at: The Sun 108 Cascade Osceola • 715-294-2314

These programs are free and open to adults and children 13 and over. Reservations are required due to space limitations and are limited to four people per reservation. Call 715-483-2275 to reserve a seat.

Programs began on June 17 and times vary throughout the summer. Each program is 1.5 hours in length.

Life jackets will be provided and must be worn during this program.

The programs will begin at the Boom Site Wayside Area on Highway 95, three miles north of downtown Stillwater.

Monarch Madness Haven’t seen as many monarch butterflies lately? Find out why, Wed. July 29 at the Gammelgarden Museum, as Sarah Weaver, community program coordinator at the University of Minnesota’s Monarch Lab, shares the latest monarch research related to the diminished numbers of monarchs and what’s causing it.

The upper Midwest plays a critical role in the monarch's annual life cycle. Weaver will help us understand how the loss of monarch habitat including

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She will share some solutions that any citizen can achieve. Whether as an individual or in a group, we can help turn around this trend.

The presentation, sponsored by Friends of Scandia Parks and Trails, is free to the public and will take place at 6:30 p.m., July 29, at the Gammelgarden Museum, 20880 Olinda Trail N, Scandia.

• Private bathrooms • Comfortable great room and den • Delicious meals

NURSING HOME AND ASSISTED LIVING Attached to Osceola Medical Center 715-294-1100 • www.CCHosceola.org

AREA CHURCHES Ascension Episcopal Church

Forest Hills United Methodist Church

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

Hwy. 97 at County Road 34 S.E. Forest Lake (651) 464-5249 Pastor: Rev. David Werner www.foresthillsumc.net 10:15 a.m. Sunday worship

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 Pastor Joel Martin 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. at Gammelkyrkan (original church building located at Gammelgarden, across from Elim) 9:30 a.m. in Elim Sanctuary Tuesday Word & Sacrament Worship 6:30 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.

Grace Church 722 Seminole Ave. Osceola Dr. Kent Haralson, Senior Pastor Tim Swigart, Pastor of Family Ministries 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.

Monday: Divorce Care. 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday: Youth group 6:30 p.m.

Thursday: Christian Martial Arts 6:15 p.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 Pastor Linda Friesen June, July & August Worship Schedule 8:00 am Traditions Worship in Garden Chapel (upper level) 9:30 a.m. Outdoor Worship at Lakeside Park in Downtown Forest Lake Bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on. ** If inclement weather, 9:30 service moves to Hosanna’s Great Hall (lower 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.

Lord of the Lakes Lutheran Church (LCMS) 25402 Itasca Avenue Forest Lake, MN 55025 651-462-3535 / lordofthelakes.org Pastor Craig Bertram Regular Worship 8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

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

Maranatha Assembly of God 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 Chaplain Alan Hagstrom, BCC 715-294-5645 fax: 715-294-5712 email: alan.hagstrom@myomc.org Chapel open daily for meditation.

Osceola United Methodist Church

St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church

Osceola, WI (715) 755-2275 Pastor Kathy Huneywell Sunday: Early Risers Class 8:30 a.m.

Worship 10 a.m • Communion First Sunday Coffee Fellowship 11 a.m.

Monday: 3:30-5p.m. Sept-May UMW 1 p.m. second Monday Sept – May AA Meeting 8 p.m.

Tuesdays: Seniors On the Go 12:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Wednesday: Osceola Senior Citizens, Inc. 1 p.m. 4th Wed. • Youth Group 6:30 p.m.

Thursdays: AA Meeting 8 p.m.

Saturday: Weight Watchers 7:45 a.m.

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.

River Valley Christian Church 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.

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. Joseph Catholic Church 490 Bench St., Taylors Falls, MN (651) 465-7345 Sat. Mass 5:30 p.m.

Sun. Mass 7:30 and 10:30 a.m.

Holy Days 7:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.

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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Barnabas Homecare Services has openings for RNs and LPNs to work as a PDN in Isle. Prefer vent experience, but not required. We offer competitive wage, flexible schedule and great educational training opportunities.

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Free Items FREE: Oil furnace and above ground oil tank.

Dresser area. 715294-3836.

HAVE SOMETHING TO give away? Run three weeks, nonbusiness related for FREE. Must be from the area. To place an ad call 715-294-2314.

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

58 Trucks/Vans/ SUVs '01 FORD F150 XLT SUPER CAB. 4WD, 183M. $3,200 call Jim 612-384-1197

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.

715-294-2314.

361 Lawn & Garden

300 For Sale FOR SALE: Portable electric generator.

General Power Products. Model APP6000.

Never used. Gary, 715-294-4558.

NEW BUILDING SITE For Sale - 1 and 105 acres. Country lots – Osceola Dresser area.

715-755-3377

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Boutiques

Rentals/ Residential

CRAFT & Vendor Fair, July 26, noon to 5, Eagles 94 Club, 13523 60th St., Stillwater.

406 Sales GARAGE SALE: Scandia, 15171 Pilar Road N. Tools, household, beer and other collectibles,puzzles, books. June 22-25, 8to 6 p.m.

Premium Lawn boy push lawnmower non propelled light weight, side bagger.

High quality cast aluminum deck. $124 612-599-1729

Grantsburg 1 & 2 Bed :Lake view Condos for rent $490 $550 plus utilities.

Free laundry and snow removal. $500 Security. No Pets, No smoking.

715-566-1411 www.facebook.com/ml manor SPACIOUS 2BR upper apartment. Updated kitchen/bath. New carpet. Near downtown Osceola. Water, sewer, garbage paid. $675/mo.

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The Sun 108 Cascade Osceola, WI (3) Laboratory Tech Positions ~ $2,000 sign-on bonus after successfully completing a 3-month probation period.

Hospital Lab Tech ~ Full Time 0.9 FTE (72 hours a pay period). Rotating shifts, mainly day/evenings during the week and every third weekend night shifts.

Rotates holidays.

Must be a graduate from an accredited MLT Associates degree or MT (MLS) Bachelor’s degree program, or equivalent education and training, with national certification as a MLT or MLS/MT. New graduates must pass a national certification exam within 6 months of employment.

Now hiring for 2nd shift production!

Monday – Thursday ~ Four 10 hour shifts

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Verhasselt Construction, 3 miles north of Osceola on Hwy. 35.

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Hospital Lab Tech ~ Full Time 1.0 FTE (80 hours a pay period). Primarily night shift working Tuesday to Friday for 10-hour shifts. Rotates holidays.

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Clinic Lab Tech (Pine City) ~ Full Time 1.0 FTE (80 hours a pay period). Primarily evening shifts, rotating weekends and holidays.

Associates degree in Lab Science from accredited program with MLT certification from a national certification agency. New graduates must pass a national certification exam within 6 months of employment.

Apply online at www.firstlighthealthsystem.org Or email resume to hr@fl-hs.org FirstLight Health System 301 Highway 65 South Mora, MN 55051 320-225-3612 EOE

Area Schools Fall athletics informational meeting Monday, July 27th at 7:00 p.m.

Forest Lake High school Auditorium This meeting is intended for parent/guardians of fall athletes.

Students do not need to attend.

Topics to be covered include: • Registration • Eligibility • Communication •Transportation •Student, coach and parent expectations.

For more more information information inform at call 651651 651-982-8598.

982-8598.

982-8 5 For more more district district distri ct iin forma rmation, tion, visi i it w www .flaschools.org information, visit www.flaschools.org

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Paid vacation and holidays Medical, Dental, 401K, Life Insurance Employee profit sharing

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NOW HIRING

The City of Marine on St Croix is hiring for an Assistant City Clerk position. The responsibilities include: customer service, website management, city newsletter, utility billing, monthly reports, and special events. Position also requires taking Minutes at monthly Planning Commission meetings and other meetings as assigned. Preferred candidates will possess strong initiative, attention to detail, and ability to effectively problem solve and work on several projects/programs concurrently and effectively.

Required Qualifications: Two year Associate Degree in Business or Accounting, and/or two years related government experience.

Salary: $14 - $18/hr 20 hours per week

Please submit cover letter and resume to mosc@midconetwork.com Deadline for submission is 4:30pm July 23, 2015.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

HELP WANTED

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SOUTH CENTRAL GRAIN and Energy at Fairfax MN is seeking a qualified General Manager. This is a multilocation grain shuttle, feed, energy and agronomy cooperative with sales of $300 million. Successful agricultural business management experience desired. To Apply: http://tinyurl.com/pk77dz7 -- For more info contact Larry Fuller, 701/220-9775 or Email larry.fuller@chsinc.com

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JULY 22, 2015

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City of Marine on St. Croix

JULY 11 At 8:35 p.m. an alarm sounded on Quant Avenue.

JULY 12 At 11:10 a.m. theft was reported on 5th Street.

JULY 13 At 10:01 p.m. a medical call was made to St. Croix Trail.

JULY 16 At 6:07 a.m. a driver on St. Croix Trail and Broadway was cited for speeding.

City of Scandia

JULY 10 At 7 p.m. a driver on Manning and 155th Street was cited for speeding.

At 9:35 p.m. a driver on Lofton and 238th Street was cited for speeding.

JULY 11 At 5:44 p.m. a driver on St. Croix Trail and Pilar was stopped for driving after suspension.

At 6:20 p.m. the driver of a watercraft on Big Marine Lake received a written warning.

At 8:05 p.m. a plate was impounded at Big Marine Access.

At 8:27 p.m. public as-

sistance was needed on Pomroy Avenue.

At 8:48 p.m. a medical call was made to Ostrum Avenue.

At 9:30 p.m. a verbal altercation at the Scandia Creamery was reported.

JULY 12 At 10:54 p.m. an accident with injuries and request to check the area was reported on St. Croix Trail, south of 235th Street.

JULY 13 At 4:25 a.m. until 6:26 a.m. three drivers on Olinda were stopped for speeding, one on Scandia Trail and Lofton, and

one on Olinda and Oren Road.

At 5:45 p.m. a medical call was made to Olinda Trail.

JULY 14 At 12:46 a.m. a driver on Scandia Trail was stopped for speeding 67mph/55 zone.

At 7:14 a.m. damage to property was reported on St. Croix Trail.

At 8:56 a.m. civilian assistance was needed on Mallard Avenue.

At 2:43 p.m. a medical call was made to Layton Avenue.

At 3:40 p.m. a driver on Olinda and Oakhill Road was stopped for a stop

sign violation.

At 4:32 p.m. a medical call was made to Camp Lakamaga.

At 5:03 p.m. assault was reported on Oakhill Road.

JULY 15 At 1:48 a.m. a residential burglar alarm sounded on Quint Avenue.

At 9:39 a.m. damage to property was reported on 230th Street.

At 12:41 p.m. a 911 line was open on Norell Avenue.

At 7:32 p.m. a medical call was made to Perkins Avenue.

At 7:56 p.m. a burglar alarm sounded on Quint Avenue.

JULY 16

Spotlight on Area Businesses

Town of May

JULY 10

What sets American Community Builders apart from the rest? Froiland serves as on-site contractor, acting as a liaison between the homeowner and subcontractors.

Most of the company’s business is done in Washington County, and 90 percent of its business comes from repeat customers or referrals.

“We’ve been lucky to have a very loyal group of customers,” Froiland says.

American Community Builders is a member of the Better Business Bureau. They can be reached by calling (651) 4333318 or via e-mail at froidaddy@gmail.com.

AMERICAN COMMUNITY LIC. #3601

SERVING THE AREA SINCE 1978

TREE & SHRUB CARE 651-433-3613 Chuck and Megan Strike are graduates of U of M Forestry & Landscape Architect Degrees

Travis Strike Certi¿ed Arborist • MN-4611A

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JULY 12

At 1:47 p.m. until 2:54 p.m. four parking issues at Big Marine Park Reserve were reported.

At 7:09 p.m. a car vs. deer incident on St. Croix Trail and Riverview was reported.

At 9 p.m. an officer assisted another agency on Morgan Avenue.

At 11:01 p.m. a fire and downed power line were reported on Old Guslander Trail.

JULY 15

At 4:38 a.m. a driver on St. Croix Trail and 152nd Street was stopped for speeding 69mph/55 zone and had no Minnesota driver license.

At 5:50 a.m. a driver on St. Croix Trail was stopped for speeding 67mph/55 zone.

At 5:58 a.m. a fire alarm sounded on Northbrook Avenue.

At 4:17 p.m. until 4:29 p.m. two county park violations occurred at Square Lake Park.

JULY 16

At 7:09 p.m. a burglar alarm sounded on 130th Street.

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At 2:12 a.m. public assistance was needed at Veterans Campground.

At 6:30 a.m. theft was reported at Veterans Campground.

At 10:19 a.m. a medical call was made to Manning Trail.

Heidi Gemuenden, AAMS®

Dan Froiland, Contractor

651-433-3318

At 10:32 a.m. a driver on St. Croix Trail and 152nd was stopped for driving after revocation.

At 1:42 p.m. fraud was reported on May Avenue.

At 5:58 p.m. a driver on 170th Street and May Avenue was cited for speeding.

At 6:55 p.m. a vehicle

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JULY 17 At 1:56 a.m. an alarm sounded on Mallard Avenue.

At 5:16 a.m. a suspicious vehicle was reported on 209th Street, south of Highway 97.

American Community Builders Father-son contracting company American Community Builders is known for craftsmanship.

“The customer knows the company will be here after the project is completed, and we stand behind our work,” says owner Dan Froiland. “The vision of the homeowner is the end result.”

The company, now in its 42nd year, is based on old-fashioned values: hard work and pride in craftsmanship.

Froiland and his son, Luke, run a staff of four. The office is in Froiland’s home, which keeps overhead down, he says, and allows American Community Builders to offer competitive bids.

When the economy is good, Froiland says, their work includes new homes and commercial projects. Lately they’ve focused on additions, kitchen and bathroom remodels, skylights, and window and door replacements.

“No job is too small,” he says.

Froiland, who moved to Marine on St. Croix in 1978, notes that American Community Builders uses local licensed contractors, from electricians and plumbers to excavators and finishers. Even the suppliers are local.

“Right from the ground up they’re local,” he says.

At 6:15 a.m. until 7:04 a.m. three drivers on Olinda and 205th Street were stopped for speeding.

At 2:54 p.m. theft was reported on Pilar Road.

accident with no injuries was reported on St. Croix Trail, north of Square Lake Trail.

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