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BY SUZANNE LINDGREN EDITOR@COUNTRYMESSENGER.COM

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The Marine City Council swears in new member Bill Miller, August 13.

Council welcomes new member

BY AUNDREA KINNEY CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The August City Council meeting began with Mayor Glen Mills reading Council Member Mary Lusher’s resignation letter.

Lusher elected to step down from her position due to increased

family obligations. Her resignation was effective August 7. Lusher requested to remain the GreenStep City coordinator but make Council Member Chris Mowery the council liaison.

The council members in attendance, WillenSEE COUNCIL, PAGE 3

Minnesota Computers’ victory Team takes Men’s Class C State Fast Pitch Championship.

The Minnesota Computers won the Minnesota Sports Federation [MSF] Men’s Class C State Championship, Sunday, August 9 at Caswell Park in North Mankato.

The Computers — a team managed and sponsored by former Scandia player, resident and team manager Richard Quigley — went 6-1 in the 18team double elimination tournament, defeating Axle Grill of St. Cloud 12-2 in the championship.

Isaacson pitches a beauty, named MVP pitcher

Longtime Scandia resident and pitcher Chris Isaacson pitched his first complete game of the season in the championship game, a 12-2 win by SEE FAST PITCH, PAGE 2

Not every rookie beekeeper gets to harvest honey, says Mike Mackiewicz, a beekeeper of about 20 years and founder of Bone Lake Meadows Apiary in Scandia.

But the bees in Ethan Stephansen's Osceola hives have foraged and fanned enough nectar to seal off a decent collection by mid-August.

"Ethan had a very successful year, which is not usually what happens for a first year beekeeper," says Mackiewicz, Stephansen's mentor.

At 13 years old, Stephansen's success is perhaps even more impressive. Initially inspired by a year-round, drive-up honey stand run out of a shipping container in Harris, Minn., Stephansen's interest has been longstanding.

Before this year, he'd had a bit of practice shadowing other beekeepers. And when he decided to take the leap and tend his own hives, YouTube videos helped with many of the basics.

But bees adapt to specific climates and conditions, and tricks of the trade in one region might not work in another. It's something to be cautious of if the Internet is your teacher, says Mackiewicz.

Stephansen's bees seemed happy, for the most part, but he still had questions. So when Stephansen's dad ran into Mackiewicz at the Scandia farmers market, one of the places Mackiewicz sells his honey, he started inquiring about the finer points of beekeeping on behalf of his son. It didn't take the two men long to realize the mentorship potential.

"I love mentoring new beekeepers and there are always questions," says Mackiewicz.

From his perspective, a bit of teaching is the duty of experienced beekeepers. He does it happily.

"I guess that's part of the tradition of beekeeping,” he says, “to get somebody under your wing and make sure the knowledge never goes away. Hopefully the next generation can pick up what you did and improve and ask the questions that need to be asked."

Mackiewicz has had a few teachers over the years.

"I grew up in Superior and my neighbor kept bees,"

he says. "It was fascinating and I used to help him out. Then I went to school in the big city and lost interest. In the late '90s I decided to move to the country and raise a family in Scandia. As a Fathers Day present one year I got a gift of a hive. From there it just kind of took off."

He found a new mentor, a beekeeper in his 80s. He also studied the trade at the University of Minnesota, where he fine-tuned his methods for keeping bee colonies healthy and resilient.

"At the University of Minnesota they advocate, if you want your bees to SEE BEEKEEPER, PAGE 2

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BEEKEEPER: Osceola rookie encouraged by Bone Lake Meadows apiarist FROM PAGE 1

make it through the winter, make sure they have enough space and enough food," he says. "In this climate, I strongly recommend running brood boxes three deep. People who want more honey will cheat. ... I stress sustainable beekeeping. You can collect a lot of honey out of these hives, but nectar season is winding down. There's not as much food out here. So what you have to do is make sure they have about 70 to 85 pounds of surplus honey in these three boxes so they can get through the winter."

Aside from minimally processed honey, Mackiewicz makes and sells candles, lip balm and lotions made with his beeswax.

"Nothing goes to waste," he says. "It's part of my philosophy of sustainable beekeeping."

Although Bone Lake Meadows Apiary is based in Scandia, Mackiewicz tends hives in twelve different places along the St. Croix River, as far north as Grantsburg and to the south, Stillwater.

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Mackiewicz and Stephansen take the lid off a collection box.

And even though he kept his day job, he still finds time on an August Wednesday to help Stephansen harvest.

The two take turns pulling racks of honey out of the collection boxes and sweeping bees off with a brush. As they place the racks in separate boxes and

cover them with burlap, they talk about the bees.

Stephansen's bees are working contentedly, Mackiewicz points out. But without the queen, the hive would be anarchy.

"Think of a monarchy," he says. "Each

queen has her own scent and that, basically, is the address. Each bee that comes out of this hive knows the address. It's a citrus kind of smell."

"They need to smell the scent every 45 minutes," adds Stephansen.

"She's in there, laying her eggs and things, and she has a group of attendants," continues Mackiewicz. "They kind of rub up against her and take that scent and go throughout the hive, basically saying, 'She's alive, she's alive.

Stay on task.'"

Once the collection boxes have been emptied of honeycomb-heavy racks, Mackiewicz and Stephansen will drive to Scandia to uncap the sealed stores, extract the honey from the comb and filter it.

Now, while the pair is still harvesting, Stephansen reports a sting.

Though veils and gloves prevent most stings, it’s simply one of the hazards of the trade. The low level of fanfare in Stephansen’s voice suggests this has happened more than once. And with a first harvest like this, it’s likely the sting won't be his last.

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The Computers broke open a tight 4-2 score in the championship finale by scoring four runs in the 6th and four more in the 7th inning to ice the game. Ike went 3-0 in the tournament.

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Down 11-5 in the seventh inning of the first championship game,

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WEDNESDAYS Scandia Farmers Market

The Scandia Farmers Market runs Wednesdays, until September 30 from 4-7 p.m. on the grounds of the Gammelgården Museum. Visit www.scandiafarmersmarket.com for weekly happenings.

SATURDAYS Marine Farmers Market

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

AUGUST 21 Travel Talk Larry and Wynn Martin will share the story of their year spent circumnavigating the Great Loop on a 25 foot Sedan Cruiser, which led to the book “Cruising the Great Loop: Everyman’s (and Woman’s) Doable Boating Adventure of a Lifetime.” They sailed around the eastern US and Canada — a 7000 mile odyssey in 51 weeks. Fri-

day, August 21 at 7 p.m. in the Marine Village Hall, 121 Judd Street, Marine on St Croix. Presented by the Marine Community Library. Visit MarineCommunityLibrary.org for more info.

Preschool programs at Warner Nature Center Explorers: Mondays, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., mid September 2015 through mid May 2016.

AUGUST 22 Ice Cream and Dancing Shoes The Friends’ Group of William O’Brien State Park invite you to an evening of live music and ice cream.

Bring a blanket or lawn chair, picnic dinner, and your dancing shoes to Picnic Shelters 1 and 2 at 7 p.m. Listen to the classic rock and roll from the “Turn Around” band and dessert is on us.

William O’Brien State Park is located 2 miles north of Marine-On -St. Croix, MN on Hwy. 95. All programs are free, but you need a daily or yearly MN State Park vehicle permit to enter.

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

COUNCIL: Lusher resigns from Marine city council, Miller to finish term FROM PAGE 1

bring absent, agreed unanimously to accept Bill Miller onto the council to finish Lusher’s term, which began January 1, 2013, and will end December 31, 2016. Miller will be the city council contact for the Parks and Recreation, Marine Community Library and Village Center committees.

After being officially sworn in, Miller jumped right into the meeting without hesitation.

“I’m here to serve,” he said.

Xcel Energy The Stuga Townhomes have been experiencing frequent power outages over the summer. Residents in the area have endured three outages in rapid succession. The first outage left residents without power for eight or nine hours, the second outage lasted for over 16 hours and the third outage lasted well over 24 hours. Both the Stuga Association and public safety brought these outages to the council’s attention.

Michael Mackner, representative of the Stuga Association, asked the council to contact Xcel Energy for an explanation and resolution to the recent power outages.

“I have taken it upon myself on the last severe outage of 24 hours, literally, to talk to representatives that were out here

in the regional crews, their superintendent and assistant superintendents,” Mackner said.

From that conversation, he learned that two of the three major outages were c au sed by trees coming down on the power lines on Old Guslander Trail.

Public S a f e t y Chief Dave Denn requested the council contact Xcel to see what can be done along Old Guslander to prevent future outages.

“The problems that create these severe outages are in May Township along the Old Guslander Access, along one stretch usually,” Denn said.

“Xcel keeps the trees pruned within the rightof-way that they have.

However the trees in that area are 30 to 40 feet higher than the right-ofway, so when the trees go down, they take the power lines.”

Denn has sent a letter to a May Township Board Chair Bill Voedisch requesting that the township also contact Xcel Energy.

“It’s really not an issue of if the power goes out. It’s a matter of when and [for] how long,” Denn said.

“Storm outages in the summer like we’ve had are one thing,” said Mackner, “but [what Stuga townhome residents are] very concerned about is when we have these kind of outages and they go down in the middle of winter, in January and February, and no one has fireplaces, as an example. What do you do with heat?”

Mowery agreed to speak with Chief Denn further to determine the best course of action.

“It’s really not an issue of if the power goes out” said Public Safety Chief Dave Denn. “It’s a matter of when and for how long.”

Encroachment Agreement Matt Miller, co-owner of the Brookside Bar and Grill, aired his concerns for the draft of the Encroachment Agreement that the city attorney recently amended on his behalf. Miller is worried that the city could force the removal or reloca-

tion of the entryway, causing the business to shut down until another entrance is built. “[The Brookside owners] understand the need for the city to be able to take this,” he said.

“Where we see it a little bit unreasonable is that — you can just take it, and by code we need the two entry points. … By removing that entrance the building becomes inoperable,” Miller said.

The property line currently runs across the face of the building, making the stairs an encroachment on city property. The owners of the Brookside Bar and Grill are planning to build a vestibule around this main entrance, though the project will not expand the space that already encroaches on city property.

Because of this investment, Miller requested the city agree to pay for a new entrance should the city need to take the existing one. He explained that it does not need to be the same quality as the addition they are invest-

ing on, but that it should be enough to satisfy code so the business need not close.

“I’m more concerned about every other property along Judd Street,” said Council Member Lon Pardun. “If everybody builds a vestibule or something in the way and we say we’ll replace every single one it could add up to quite a bit of money.”

“We’re full of encroachment agreements, to be honest with you,” said new council member Miller. “I think when it comes to a business, and what kind of money you might be looking at down the way and losing something you’re building, I agree with that, but I’d like to make sure that we have a precedent and where our precedent is and what we’ve done with other businesses, that we just match that.”

The council agreed to research the agreements already in place with other businesses on Judd Street, such as the General Store and the

Post Office. They will use these prior agreements to inform their decision for the Brookside, which will be revisited at the September meeting.

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The position for City Clerk has been reposted.

Though there were several good candidates, the city is looking for someone who can come into the position and do the work without additional training.

The next Marine City Council meeting will be held September 10.

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hope you have been enjoying our love/hate relationship with late summer weather. When we can visibly notice the days growing shorter and know what will follow, many despair and some savor the heat of late August.

As long as I have been alive, with very few exceptions, it seems like we get one last push of heat, usually as school begins, as summer tries to push away fall and winter with one last fevered push. So, I would recommend doing whatever you can outside in the last weeks of August.

I know that many don't like the humidity and the heat, but visualizing the deep freeze of January help you mentally cool down.

Publisher can The moist and steamy summer has provided us with lush lawns, Tom Stangl beautiful flowers and insects of all types. I have seen some strange things this year.

We have a large, very old maple tree near our house. In the middle of last week, some fungi began appearing on the tree. The bright yellow growth looked like someone was using spray foam insulation inside the tree and it was seeping out through openings. It grew rapidly, and began to change color, growing a deeper yellow, then orange.

A Google search revealed that the fungus was laetiporus sulphureus, more commonly known as “chicken of the woods.”

Yes, chicken of the woods. Why would I make this up?

Apparently, it grows on older or diseased trees from August though October. It gets its name from the taste and texture when it is cooked.

I'm not a mushroom fan, and I really didn't like the fact that my trusty maple tree had a parasite.

So, on Sunday my wife and I donned some latex gloves, grabbed a kitchen trash bag (13 gallon) and set out to free our tree from this growth.

If you read about chicken of the woods, you will find out that it attaches itself broadly to the tree and can have juices run out of it like a faucet.

The kind we removed was very juicy, heavy, fleshy and just plain disgusting. It felt like we were pulling large and heavy leeches from the tree.

We were able to quickly fill the trash bag, which weighed at least 30 pounds when I hauled it to the trash.

A dead tree on our property has become popular with pileated woodpeckers (thanks again Google).

They have been drilling the tree and leaving some impressive holes. The woodpeckers are as big as crows with bright red heads. For a time, they were hollowing out an area for a nest, but have given up on this project.

The same tree has also been visited by what I am guessing are ichneumon wasps. They look like large mosquitoes with very long stingers. I'm not sure what they are doing, perhaps laying eggs?

I need to cut that tree down.

Hopefully, in the wonderful circle of life that is nature, the woodpeckers will eat anything that hatches in the trees.

I truly love being in my back yard, but between peeling large parasites that seem to have come from outer space to oversized bugs that also look like aliens, I've had my fill of nature.

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

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Wild places, wild Trout

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couldn’t think of a better place to be than standing waist deep in a trout stream as the temperatures blew through the 70s and climbed into the 80s.

Under a canopy of shade trees with a cool breeze caressing my face, the heat outside my private world was now an afterthought. Moving water with trout rising above and below me made the picturesque scene more like a dream than reality.

At times like these I take a deep breath and thank the Lord for allowing me to live where I live as well as being able to do the things I like to do.

I can look on an app or a map and see miles and miles of trout stream that hold wild trout within minutes or hours away from my door. All around are lakes that hold every kind of fish Wild River most people would be happy to catch.

On this day my son Josh chose the Trails trout water we would fish-- some Jim Bennett place new but still close so we headed north to explore the upper Willow i O i the river we found that this river was River.

Once in not one of those that are easy to walk in. This section was full of rocks piled on themselves and smooth as bowling balls. They were spaced just far enough apart to make every step an awkward one. Like Chris Berman I found myself stumbling, bumbling, and rumbling as I made my way to a small island. Once there Josh took the left branch and I worked my way upstream into the right channel.

Josh had the first hit on a size 14 prince nymph, a favorite fly on a freestone type stream. Sulphers, caddis and small and large may flies were coming off the stream. With that kind of hatch taking place I decid-

ed to put on the Old Codger's (Craig Olson’s) nymph.

Craig calls it a grey hackle nymph that represents an insect crawling out of the water onto a plant where it will morph into an insect, take wing, breed, lay eggs and then die.

Almost immediately I had a hit but missed in those tight quarters so I dropped back downstream to better work the lower end of this hole. This is a common ploy of trout anglers seeing trout face upstream. You try to sneak up and cast above them so that your bait drifts naturally downstream into a trout’s mouth where they wait in secret lairs to grab the tasty morsels.

Soon I was into the nicest trout I would take this day. It was a fat brown just a little over a foot long that smashed my offering and went right to the bottom.

My light tippet made me let him have his way. Reeling in free line I was battling the fat fish which was using the current to its advantage making it feel and fight like a much larger trout. With light line I felt its every movement. With my own hand-tied nymph in its jaw I was having a ball. Finally I landed the trout, enjoyed the spectacle of its colors, then released it and watched it swim away.

Working up stream I took a few more flat fish until an overhanging tree limb stopped me. I moved upstream where I worked the nymph on a few dead drifts across and down the river with good success.

These trout were out of the water and flying as soon as they were hooked. Looking downstream I noticed Josh had tied into a dandy trout so I watched his battle. When first spotted his trout was airborne a couple times and then it turned in the current and fought SEE BENNETT, PAGE 5

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There are many sweet salads made with cucumbers, or they taste great alone or pickled. However, cucumbers are even better paired with simple savory ingredients like feta and walnuts, which I find very refreshing, My friend and I still love cooking Middle Eastern food. I can’t get enough so it’s a good thing I

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Cut cucumbers the long way.

With spoon, scrape out seeds and discard. Dab up any juice with a paper towel from the middle of the cucumbers. Cut cucumber halves into 5 sections each, but still keep the cucumbers together and place them on a rimmed plate or casserole dish to keep the cucumbers together and upright. Sprinkle the feta cheese evenly over each cucumber, then sprinkle the walnuts, parsley, and red onion, so each piece has the same amount of toppings. Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice on top and sprinkle with garlic salt to taste. Serve immediately.

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Part Time (0.86 FTE) ~ 70 hours a pay period. 10 hour shifts – hours including days, evenings, weekend and holiday rotation. This position is for the Pine City Urgency Services. Graduation from an accredited school of Practical Nursing.

Prefer one year specialty care experience (where applicable), including PC experience within a computerized work environment with ability to keyboard and navigate within an automated medical work environment. Current Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Minnesota, and BLS certification required.

deep. I saw that this fish was gaining line and was headed for shore and cover. Josh tried to turn the nicest trout of the day but it reached the underwater roots and limbs and pulled free. Josh just looked up, smiled and then cast another offering upstream.

Trout anglers do that a lot, smile that is. A trout angler’s habitat, like the trout’s, is serene. The cool water on a hot day is refreshing. The rhapsody created by the stream as it flows over rocks; along undercut banks and downed trees is a relaxing melody. It calms and refreshes the spirit as there are no motor boats or loud people on jet skis to interfere with the inner peace derived from an outing like this. But yet the peace and quiet that only a secluded trout stream can offer also provides an angler with amazing excitement and solitude all in one place.

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Clinic LPN Full Time – 0.9 FTE (72 hours a pay period). Monday – Thursday from 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. as a scribe clinic nurse (9 hour days). Graduation from an accredited school of Practical Nursing. Prefer one year specialty care experience (where applicable), including PC experience within a computerized work environment with ability to keyboard and navigate within an automated medical work environment. Current Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Minnesota, and BLS certification required.

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Clinic LPN Part Time (0.86 FTE) ~ 70 hours a pay period. 10 hour shifts – hours including days, evenings, weekend and holiday rotation. Graduation from an accredited school of Practical Nursing. Prefer one year specialty care experience (where applicable), including PC experience within a computerized work environment with ability to keyboard and navigate within an automated medical work environment. Current Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Minnesota, and BLS certification required.

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Primarily 11:45 a.m. – 9:15 p.m. and every other weekend rotation and holiday rotation included.

Located in Pine City Urgency Services.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Prefer clerical with PC/internet experience. Private insurance payer knowledge strongly desired. Ability to handle and manage a cash drawer. Requires strong customer service and phone skills, as well as excellent interpersonal skills with exceptional communication and listening skills giving the ability to quickly connect with customers.

Skills in using a keyboard, mouse, PC, scanner and printer. Knowledge of medical terminology, spelling and punctuation to type patient information.

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Stories from a one-room schoolhouse terest all ages. Details below.

BY SUZANNE LINDGREN EDITOR@COUNTRYMESSENGER.COM

If you go …

What: Susan Apps-Bodilly, author of “One Rooms Schools: Stories from the Days of One Teacher, One Room, and Eight Grades,” will speak about different aspects of one-room schools.

When: Sun., Aug. 23 Noon — Museum tours and old-fashioned games 2 p.m.— Author presentation, followed by book signing with copies available for purchase.

Where: Hay Lake School Museum; 14020 195th St N, Marine on St Croix.

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Hay Lake School students in 1910. The school was constructed in 1896 and used by Washington County Rural School system until 1963.

aging a schoolhouse. Each class had a 15-minute lesson and other students were expected to stay on task with minimal supervision.

From the students’ perspective, many she interviewed reported a bit of educational eavesdropping.

“When I’ve talked to people who have attended one-room schools, they say [the multi-grade setting] was a huge benefit,” said Apps-Bodilly. “They could re-learn what they didn’t catch … and they could listen up a grade.”

Apps-Bodilly, who has been an elementary and middle school teacher for more than 20 years, says not everything has changed. Though today’s students might not play “kick the can,” “hide the chalk” or “button, button, who’s got the button?” they still enjoy them.

“I’ve tried several of these games at school and kids still like to have fun,” she said. “They still like to play games.”

Apps-Bodilly will speak Aug. 23 at the fourth session of the Hay Lake Speaker Series in a presentation designed to in-

Apps-Bodilly’s book was written to give today’s elementary school students an idea of what attending a one-room schoolhouse was like.

New mobile phone app from County Sherrif’s Office The Washington County Sheriff's Office [WCSO] announced last week the release of its new mobile application.

This application is the first stand-alone mobile application of its kind in the area specifically related to a law enforcement agency.

This application differs from other applications that house many different agencies, such as MyPD. WSCO has been working over two years with a California company, CloudspaceMobile, to develop this application.

Currently the application is available for

all mobile devices and tablets on the Apple and Android platforms, via the Apple App Store and Google Play.

WSCO hopes this will be another useful tool to support broader community engagement.

Users can access ways to Commend an Officer, Provide Tips, View our other Social Media Platforms, Contact Sheriff’s Office Personnel, View Cold Cases, Frequently Asked Questions, etc.

In the future, residents will be able to access daily book-in reports and press releases.

Giveaway The members of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church (300 Seminole Ave) invite the Osceola community to a Rummage giveaway on Friday, August 21 and Saturday, August 22, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Please take what you can use from the items available in our church fellowship hall.

All rummage items are offered FREE. Coffee, lemonade and cookies will also be available at no charge.

We welcome the community to visit our church and learn what we have to offer – the FREE gift of God’s salvation through Jesus Christ.

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The days when children learned together in a one-room schoolhouse aren’t that far gone in Scandia, where Hay Lake School functioned as part of the county’s rural school system until 1963. But even though former students of Rural School District Two are still alive, it can be difficult for today’s children to connect with the concept of a one-room education.

To help them, Susan Apps-Bodilly, an elementary school teacher in Wisconsin, wrote a book: “One Rooms Schools: Stories from the Days of One Teacher, One Room, and Eight Grades.”

‘It was at first my intention for kids to read this book to connect with real people in the past,” she told Wisconsin Public Radio’s Larry Meiller.

In the book, she describes what school was like for children in a multi-grade setting, explaining the teacher’s role and giving examples of curricula.

Teachers were often young, said Apps-Bodilly, and typically lived with families of the school children. The schools often had no electricity or indoor plumbing and were heated by wood-burning stoves.

“Being a teacher in a one-room school was an all-hands activity,” Apps-Bodilly told Meiller. “They got up early, had to start the fire to get things warmed up. … They often had a lot of extra help from the community … but the teacher was really the one that did everything in the building.”

According to Apps-Bodilly, the former teachers she interviewed didn’t seem to mind the challenges of man-

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Mining company looks for copper near tributary

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A Canadian mining company behind a controversial copper-nickel mine in northern Minnesota is now looking for mining potential in the St. Croix River area. PolyMet Mining Co. has confirmed it plans to drill exploratory holes along the Snake River east of Pine City.

The Pine City Pioneer first reported that PolyMet plans to drill three holes in the coming weeks in an area just south of the Snake River. These holes would provide rock samples that could be analyzed by geologists to understand the mining potential.

The company does not need any permits for this initial step of searching for potentially profitable minerals because the activities will happen on private land. If PolyMet finds significant deposits and wanted to mine them, environmental review and permits would be required by the state and federal government. PolyMet has been involved in such a review for its proposed mine in Hoyt Lakes, Minnesota for several years. The company has been forced to revise its draft environmental impact statement multiple times to better address pollution concerns.

PolyMet expects to finish its environmental review for the northern Minnesota project this winter, and seek permits for the mine in 2016.

The type of mining PolyMet is pursuing is the top polluting industry in the United States, according to the Environmental Protection Agency, and presents far greater risks to lakes and rivers than iron and taconite mining. The chemicals in copper-bearing ore can create sulfuric acid when exposed to air and water, and have caused catastrophic pollution in water bodies around the world.

This is the first time a modern mining company has drilled for copper in the Pine City area, which has long been known to have deposits. One road in the area is even called Copper Canyon Road. Two prospectors drilled shafts in the area in the 1880s, though no mine ever came of it.

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A colorful had painted sign directs visitors to Abnet Farm Art Show and Sale in Stillwater. This year’s sale will be September 19 and 20.

More art to explore along St. Croix River This nationally recognized, wild and scenic river and its tree covered bluffs create a breath-taking backdrop for a growing number of fall art events.

This September, Take Me to the River will celebrate the art fairs, music festivals and performance,

open artist studios, gallery exhibitions and more. This unique “festival of festivals” encourages visitors and residents alike to join the hundreds of artists and dozens of events that celebrate the vibrant arts scene that is thriving in the St. Croix Valley.

With the addition of a third weekend and five new partner events, Take Me to the River will give visitors to the St. Croix Valley even more opportunities to connect with artists. This year, 12 SEE ART, PAGE 12

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• Boy Scouts selling their World Famous Tacos from 12:00 PM to 4:00PM. • Activities for Children • Walk the plank Dunk Tank • Lake Country Cloggers, 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM • Ballroom Dancing and Lessons, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM • Running of the Meat Balls, 3:30 PM

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• Scandia-Marine Lions selling; - Cheese Curds - Corn Dogs - Dala Bread - Fried Veggies

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LEGALS CARNELIAN-MARINE-ST. CROIX WATERSHED DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Published in the Country Messenger, August 19

CARNELIAN-MARINE-ST. CROIX WATERSHED DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Wednesday, September 2, 2015, at 6:30 p.m., the Carnelian-Marine-St. Croix Watershed District Board of Managers will hold a public hearing to receive comments on the District’s proposed Ravine Stabilization Project at 197th St.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Wednesday, September 2, 2015, at 6:30 p.m., the Carnelian-Marine-St. Croix Watershed District Board of Managers will hold a public hearing to receive comments on the District’s proposed Iron Enhanced Sand Filter at 197th Street on Sand Lake.

The District has prepared studies and plans determining that reduction in stormwater flow rates through construction of infiltration basin and rock armoring of portions of the ravine will reduce phosphorus and sediment loads to a black ash seepage swamp and the St. Croix River.

The project is proposed to begin in fall of 2015.

The District has prepared studies and plans determining that filtration of flows through construction of an Iron Enhanced Sand Filter will reduce phosphorus into Sand Lake by as much as 85 pounds per year. The project is proposed to begin in fall of 2015.

The estimated total cost for the project is $65,000 and will be funded through a district-wide ad valorum tax. Plans are available on the District website at cmscwd.org.

The public hearing will be in the Heritage Room of the Scandia Community Center, 14727 209th Street in Scandia, Minnesota.

All interested persons will have an opportunity to be heard at said time and place.

Dated: August 13, 2015 Jim Shaver, Administrator Published in the Country Messenger, August 19

The estimated total cost for the project is $155,000 and one half of that amount will be funded through a district-wide ad valorum tax and the balance through a Minnesota Clean Water, Land and Legacy grant through the MN Pollution Control Agency. Plans are available on the District website at cmscwd.org.

The public hearing will be in the Heritage Room of the Scandia Community Center, 14727 209th Street in Scandia, Minnesota.

All interested persons will have an opportunity to be heard at said time and place.

Dated: August 13, 2015 Jim Shaver, Administrator

CARNELIAN-MARINE-ST. CROIX WATERSHED DISTRICT PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA 2016 BUDGET REVIEW PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the Board of Managers of the Carnelian-Marine-Saint Croix Watershed District will hold a Public Meeting to review the District’s Proposed Budget for 2016 on Wednesday, September 2 at 6:30 p.m.

Heritage Room of the Scandia Community Center 14727 209th Street, Scandia, MN. The detailed budget will be available after August 24 at the District’s website, cmscwd.org, under About Us/ Finance.

All interested persons will have an opportunity to be heard at said time and place.

SPECIAL WORKSHOP MEETING DATE CHANGE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the regular meeting Board of Managers of the Carnelian-Marine-Saint Croix Watershed District scheduled for Wednesday, August 26 is cancelled and has been changed to Monday, August 24. At the workshop the Board will review the preliminary proposed budget for 2016 and conduct other normal business. After August, the normally monthly meeting schedule of the Watershed District is changed to the second Wednesday and fourth Tuesday of every month.

Monday, August 24 at 6:30 Heritage Room of the Scandia Community Center 14727 209th Street, Scandia, MN. The detailed budget will be available after August 24 at the District’s website, cmscwd.org, under About Us/ Finance.

All interested persons will have an opportunity to be heard at said time and place.

Dated: August 13, 2014 Jim Shaver, Administrator

Dated: August 13, 2014 Jim Shaver, Administrator

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CARNELIAN-MARINE-ST. CROIX WATERSHED DISTRICT MEETING NOTICE CHANGE WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA

CITY OF SCANDIA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

BY THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the City of Scandia will meet in the Board Room

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of the Scandia Community/Senior Center, 14727 209th St. N., on Tuesday, September 1, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. to consider the following: Request by John and Sia Krueger for approval of a new Variance to construct a swimming pool on property located at 12199 205th Street North, Marine on St. Croix, MN. The proposed location of the pool does not meet the required structure setback from the Ordinary High Water Level (OHWL) of Big Marine Lake. The City granted a variance in 2013 to construct the pool a minimum of 60 feet from the OHWL. The applicant is requesting a variance to construct the pool 42 feet from the OHWL. The property is more specifically described as follows: Lot 3, Block 1, Maxwill Bay Subdivision Anyone wishing to express their opinion on this proposal will be heard at the public hearing. This notice is given pursuant to the Development Code of the City of Scandia.

Information about this request may be examined during office hours at the Scandia Community Center, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m, except holidays.

Brenda Eklund Deputy Clerk Dated: August 10, 2015 Published in the Country Messenger, August 19

CITY OF SCANDIA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS

BY THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION

NOTICE is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the City of Scandia will meet in the Board Room of the Scandia Community/Senior Center, 14727 209th St. N., on Tuesday, September 1, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. to consider the following: Proposed Ordinance No. 164, Amending the City of Scandia Development Code, Chapter Two, Section 2.10 Regarding the Industrial Park (IP) District. The proposed ordinance amendment would eliminate the requirement for a Conditional Use Permit for some uses and expand the list of permitted uses in the IP District. It also includes performance standards for conditional uses in the IP District.

Anyone wishing to express their opinion on the proposed amendments will be heard at the public hearing. This notice is given pursuant to the Development Code of the City of Scandia.

Copies of the proposed amendment may be examined during office hours at the Scandia Community Center, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., except holidays.

Kristina Handt Administrator/Clerk August 5, 2015 Published in the Country Messenger, August 19

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Karen Lee Anderson Karen Lee Anderson was born June 4, 1943 to Arthur and Norma Mueller in St. Paul, Minnesota. She passed away peacefully in Bella Vista, Arkansas on July 28, 2015.

Karen graduated in 1961 from Washington High School in St. Paul MN. She moved to Seattle, Washington where she met her first husband, Harry S. Hebb. Together they had two sons, Bryan and Stacy. They lived in various cities and ended up in Houston, moving in response to Harry’s career in the NASA Space program. After Karen and Harry separated, she and the children moved back to St. Paul, Minnesota. She was a very hard working gal and was employed for some time at 3M. Karen then met David Anderson and they married in Feb. 1972. They lived in St. Paul, Minnesota, and later built a home in Scandia, Minnesota. Karen and David were active members of the Scandia Boosters Club, even hosting a talent night at the elementary school framed as the Gong Show! Karen continued to work in the secretarial field, and part time at Meister’s Bar and Grill. After David retired from truck driving, he and Karen opened up Scandia Olde Towne Liquors. Karen and Dave decided that they wanted a break from Minnesota winters, so they moved to Bella Vista, AR, and built their dream home. After working for a few more years, they decided to pursue leisurely activities entirely, giving their time to fishing, traveling and Karen’s passion for gourmet cooking, including her world famous lefse!. One of the highlights of Karen’s life was the day when Publisher’s Clearing House came knocking at her door, to tell her that she was a winner!

Karen was preceded in death by her parents, and her younger brother Randall. She is survived and dearly missed by her husband and best friend, David, her sons: Bryan (Julie Miller) Hebb, Stacy (Julie) Hebb. She is further survived by her sisters, Linda (Milt) Hassel and Rhonda (George) Mueller-Warrant, fourteen grandchildren and one great-grandchild, and many nieces and nephews. Karen requested that her friends remember her in their hearts and if interested send any memorials to their local food pantry in memory of her love of sharing meals with loved ones.

County will seek additional money for septic system programs The Washington County Board of Commissioners approved an application to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) Aug. 11 to support programs for improving Subsurface Sewage Treatment Systems (SSTS).

The requested funding of $70,100 for 2016 would support SSTS program administration; pay for creating a records catalog; and

provide low-income sewage system fix-up grants.

The MPCA is seeking grant applications for a low-income fixup grant and incentive grants to support the work of the Clean Water Legacy Act in protecting groundwater and surface water from impacts of the improper design and/ or operation of Subsurface Treatment Systems.

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Hearthside Assisted Living

Lifestyle Choices for Seniors... “Your Life, Our Style”

• Beautiful large private rooms • Private bathrooms • Comfortable great room and den • Delicious meals

Scandia Marine Lions Club community raffle winners Winners for July 2015 are: • $25 Dorie Bennett from Wyoming • $25 Shillagh Lannon from Woodbury • $50 Tessa Venables from Savage • $50 Jacob Harnetty from Scandia • $50 Alexander Harnetty from Lindstrom • $50 Jim Wodkey from Circle Pines • $100 Lion Marion Mack from Scandia Seven more raffle winners next month

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

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Erickson piano service. Bryan Erickson Tuning-RegulationRepair 715-463-5958 \ 507-475-2584

23 Free Items 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.

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

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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.

KEYS treadmill – good condition; and handcrafted quilting frame. 651-433-2888.

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

Problems with your car insurance? Tickets? Accidents? Been canceled? Call Noah Insurance for help at 715-294-2017.

STUMP GRINDING AND REMOVING 800-282-8103 • 715-417-0303

Reliable Professional Insured Free Estimates Light Landscaping

POSITION AVAILABLE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF AMERY 2015-16 School Year

POSITION: Special Education Paraeducator * This is a temporary position as determined by student needs * Approx. 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. or as assigned * $11.42 per hour starting wage

REQUIREMENTS: * Must have High School Diploma or G.E.D. * Must be able to lift, carry and move a minimum of 75 pounds * Must be able to demonstrate ability to operate computer and software * Must have valid driver license and transport students as directed * Must have or obtain DPI Certification as Special Education Paraeducator * Must be able to effectively care for student’s personal needs, including tube- feeding, toileting, transferring and repositioning, etc. * Must exhibit interpersonal skills necessary to work with children and the public * Must have knowledge of basic first aid * Must be able to work independently and to deal with high pressure situations * Must have proven skills to work effectively with students with behavior difficulties * Must exhibit good communication skills and knowledge of basic behavioral management strategies * Must be able to maintain confidentiality of teachers, students and families. * Must exhibit appropriate skills to assist students in subject matter (EC- Gr. 12) TO APPLY: Send completed application form and/or resume and two (2) letters of recommendation to: Human Resources School District of Amery 543 Minneapolis Avenue S. Amery, WI 54001 DEADLINE: Until filled The School District of Amery is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program.

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POSITION AVAILABLE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF AMERY

POSITIONS AVAILABLE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF AMERY 2015-16 School Year POSITIONS: Bus Drivers and Bus Driver Substitutes Morning and afternoon routes, Student Contact Days Current CDL with School Bus Endorsement required SALARY: $57.58 per day plus mileage for regular routes

POSITION: Pupil Services Secretary 10.5 month position, 8 hours per day Anticipated start date: September 1, 2015 REQUIREMENTS: * Must have High School Diploma or G.E.D. Additional education or proven experience in business office practices is preferred. * Must be able to lift, carry and move a minimum of 50 pounds * Must be able to demonstrate skilled computer, keyboarding and 10-key calculator abilities * Must have proven experience working with varied computer software * Must be able to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively * Must have knowledge of basic first aid * Must exhibit interpersonal skills necessary to work with children and the public * Must be able to maintain confidentiality of teachers, students and families.

SALARY: $13.92 per hour to start plus benefits TO APPLY: Complete application and provide 2 letters of recommendation on WECAN (https://services.education.wisc.edu/wecan/) or send completed application form and/or resume and three (3) letters of recommendation DEADLINE: Until Filled

REQUIREMENTS: * Must have High School Diploma or equivalent * Must have a valid driver’s license; * Must have or be able to obtain a Wisconsin CDL license with air brake and school bus endorsements * Must be able to lift, carry and move a minimum of 75 pounds * Must be able to navigate stairs and ladders * Must have training and maintain current certification in basic first aid and CPR * Must exhibit interpersonal skills necessary to work with children and the public * Must be able to work independently and to deal with high pressure situations * Must be able to maintain confidentiality of teachers, students and families TO APPLY: Send letter of interest, current resume or completed application form (available on the District’s website at www.amerysd.k12.wi.us) and three (3) letters of recommendation to: Human Resources School District of Amery 543 Minneapolis Avenue S. Amery, WI 54001 DEADLINE: August 17, 2015 or until filled The School District of Amery is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program.

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LOOKING FOR HARVEST HELP for upcoming sugar beet harvest starting October 1st. Approximately two weeks work. Tandem and semi-truck positions available. Also looking for tractor operators. We offer flexible hours and competitive wages! Complimentary housing and RV hookups. Truck drivers must have valid driver’s license. Bonus opportunity – Deer Hunt this season on our property!

Call: Bill 218/850-0245 or 218/356-8712 Email: wkcsugar@gmail.com

ELEMENTARY MUSIC TEACHING Position available at KMS Elementary School. Current Minnesota Education licensure. Send letter of interest, resume, transcripts, three letters of recommendation and teaching license to mheidelberger@kms.k12.mn.us or PO Box 168, Kerkhoven, MN 56252.

SAWMILLS from only $4,397.00 Make & save money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock, ready to ship! Free Info/DVD: 800/578-1363 Ext.300N www.NorwoodSawmills.com

NORTHERN STAR COOPERATIVE in Deer River MN is seeking a qualified General Manager. This is a multilocation energy, C store and grocery cooperative with sales of $56 million.

Successful agricultural business management experience desired. To apply http://tinyurl.com/ov2kxu6. For more info contact David Lemmon, 320/283-5938 or Email david.lemmon@chsinc.com

FARM EQUIPMENT OUR HUNTERS WILL pay top $$$ to hunt your land. Call for a free Base Camp Leasing info packet & quote: 866/309-1507 w w w. B a s e C a m p L e a s i n g . c o m

AUCTIONS AUCTION STEVE’S AUTO Saturday, August 22, 10 a.m., Verndale, MN. 2002 E-Z Crusher Model B, collector car bodies, antiques, restaurant equipment. Quam Auctions. www.QuamAuctions.com 218/639-0100

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stopped for speeding.

At 5:54 p.m. unwanted guests on Margo Avenue were reported.

At 6:54 p.m. a domestic dispute was reported on Norell Avenue.

Olinda Trail was reported.

AUGUST 8

AUGUST 12 At 10:08 a.m. a dog bite was reported on Lofton Avenue.

At 2:13 p.m. a medical call was made to St. Croix Trail.

At 4:52 p.m. a gas driveoff on Manning Trail was reported.

At 7:07 p.m. a driver at Log House Landing was cited for a parking violation.

City of Scandia

AUGUST 9

AUGUST 7 At 10:36 p.m. a welfare check was needed on Norell Avenue.

AUGUST 10 At 12:15 a.m. a vehicle accident on 170th and Orwell was reported.

AUGUST 13

AUGUST 7 At 5:17 p.m. a driver on St. Croix Trail was

At 6:15 a.m. a fire alarm sounded on 238th Street.

At 12:11 p.m. a grass fire on Olinda Lane and

AUGUST 10 At 10:02 p.m. a medical need at Pine Top Group Home was reported.

AUGUST 13 At 4:59 a.m. a car vs. deer incident on St. Croix Trail was reported.

At 11:36 a.m. damage to property was reported on Odell Avenue.

At 12:31 p.m. an officer checked the welfare and

possible DWI of a slumper on Lofton and Scandia Trail.

At 1:30 p.m. an IRS scam was reported on 207th Street.

At 9:23 p.m. an intoxicated person at William O’Brien State Park was reported.

AUGUST 14 At 2:46 a.m. an unwanted male on Odell Avenue was reported.

At 4:50 a.m. until 6:33 a.m. six drivers on Scandia Trail and Newberry were stopped for speeding.

At 6:40 a.m. illegal dumping on Manning

Camp.

At 5:04 p.m. a domestic was reported on 180th Street.

Trail was reported.

Town of May

AUGUST 7 At 3:02 p.m. until 5:55 p.m. 3 county park and 1 watercraft violations occurred.

At 6:03 p.m. a driver on Olinda and 177th was cited for speeding.

At 11:32 p.m. a fire alarm sounded on Northbrook Avenue.

AUGUST 10 At 4:24 p.m. a driver on Manning Trail was stopped for speeding.

At 4:56 p.m. theft was reported at Vets Rest

AUGUST 11

At 6:54 p.m. a medical call was made to Wilder Forest.

AUGUST 12

At 4:12 p.m. an alarm sounded on Arcola Trail.

At 6:18 p.m. a welfare check was needed on Paragon Avenue.

AUGUST 13

At 4:37 a.m. an alarm sounded on 152nd Street.

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Spotlight on Area Businesses Scandia Olde Towne Liquor

Some have said that the only true source of knowledge is experience. For Adrian Franssen of Scandia Olde Towne Liquor, who has learned the ins and outs of liquor sales over the course of decades, the statement rings true.

“I can answer customer questions about every bottle that I have on the shelf,” he said. “There is not a single wine that I sell that I have not personally tasted.”

Franssen has been involved in the

industry, in one form or another, for more than 50 years. He opened Olde Towne Liquort at 21190 Ozark Avenue North in Scandia in 1993 and has since built one the of the widest selections of wine, beer and spirits in the area. His willingness to work hard to please his customers has resulted in a high volume of repeat business.

“I often have customers come in looking for a specific item that they can’t find

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

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ArtReach St. Croix is a nonprofit regional arts organization committed to the mission of connecting communities to the arts throughout the St. Croix Valley from St. Croix Falls to Prescott in Wisconsin and from Hastings to Taylors Falls in Minnesota. ArtReach supports the work of artists and arts organization by coordinating events, marketing initiatives and education opportunities that foster and celebrate the visual, literary and performing arts in the St. Croix Valley. The work of ArtReach St. Croix is made possible through generous donations from individuals and businesses.

ArtReach is a member supported organization. Visit www.ArtReachStCroix.org to learn more.

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anywhere else in the area,” Franssen said. “If they can’t find it on my shelf, I start making calls in an effort to find out how I can get it in. I can usually call the customer back within the hour and let them know that their product will he here the next day.”

events will take place between September 12 and September 27. Everyone can experience the sense of place that make the region such a vibrant arts destination and enjoy an artful fall getaway.

Each event has its own feel making it even easier for visitors to experience Take Me to the River according to their interests. New events include an intimate backyard pottery sale by highly-regarded regional potters, a well-known juried art fair along the Kinnickinnic River. Also, new this year are a wide range of musical performances at St. Croix Festival Theatre, 45th Parallel Distillery and YMCA Camp St. Croix.

Take Me to the River 2015 Partner events include: Abnet Farm Art Show & Sale, Stillwater, Minn.

Afton Art in the Park, Afton, Minn.

Art & Artists Celebration at Franconia Sculpture Park, Shafer, Minn.

Art on the Kinni, River Falls, Wis. Bourbon & Bluegrass at 45th Parallel Distillery, New Richmond, Wis. Guillermo Cuellar & Friends: Fall Pottery Sale, Shafer, Minn.

Marine Art Fair, Marine on St .Croix, Minn.

Peter Jadoonath Backyard Pottery Sale, Shafer, Minn.

Prairie Burn Music Festival at YMCA Camp St. Croix, Hudson, Wis. Spirit of the St. Croix Art Festival, Hudson, Wis. St. Croix Festival Theatre Concert and Comedy Series, St. Croix Falls, Wis. Subtleties, Silhouettes, and Silence Gallery Exhibition at ArtReach St. Croix, Stillwater, Minn.

A mobile-friendly website, TakeMeToTheRiver.info has additional information about each event and can help visitors navigate their way between events, creating an arts experience customized to their tastes.

In addition, ArtReach St. Croix acts as an arts concierge with listings and information about participating events.

Take Me to the River supported in part by our media sponsor SPACES Magazine.

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