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Enjoying the ride A CYCLIST’S TAKE ON SQUARE LAKE FILM & MUSIC FESTIVAL

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For some 200 cyclists who trek to Square Lake Film and Music Festival each year — many from Minneapolis and St. Paul — the journey is as important as the destination. Beyond saving gas and reducing the need for parking space at the festival, cycling to the event turns the one-day show into a modern pilgrimage.

“I always like bike rides that involve a destina-

New principal, multi-grade teacher named for Marine

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Stacey Benz, a former dean of students at Westwood Middle School in Blaine, will take over for principal Rachel Larson at Marine Elementary for the coming school year, the Stillwater School District announced July 31. She will split her time between Marine and Withrow elementary schools.

The district also hired Chris Warner to teach third and fourth grades in a multi-age writing section and separate math sections.

Additionally, he will teach a class during the morning literacy block, but the grade level has yet to be determined.

According to an announcement from Lisa Weyrach, secretary to the principal at Marine Elementary, Warner has experience teaching in multi-age and single section settings, and is coming to Marine Elementary from Ruther-

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ford Elementary in the Stillwater School District.

Though incoming principal Benz worked most recently with middle school students, she has also taught at the elementary school level and has experience as an instructional coach.

Benz completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Wisconsin-Stout and went on to earn a masters of arts in teaching and an administrative license from Hamline University.

“I have always loved the Stillwater community, the strong history and the tradition of excellence in the schools,” said Benz in the district’s announcement.

“Having grown up in a small, tight-knit community I am excited about the opportunity to be a part of the Withrow and Marine communities! I love the great pride and commitment from staff and families to build strong relationships that help foster continued academic excellence.”

Benz will begin her work with Marine and Withrow elementaries August 7.

Families and staff of students who attend Marine Elementary are invited to meet Benz from 6 to 7:30 p.m. August 19 at the school.

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Eric Reichow outside Cycles for Change, the meeting spot for cyclists riding to the Square Lake Film and Music Festival from St. Paul.

tion,” says Eric Reichow, who will bike to the festival for the third time this year. “It’s nice to have a place to chill after exercising. For me it’s the ride up, it’s the bands performing. There’s always an eclectic line up and an equally eclectic crowd of people.”

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There’s more and more buzz about what’s happening to bees and butterflies, says Jonathan Moore, a park ranger with the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway.

And rightly so.

"One in every three bites of food we eat has been pollinated," he says. "Huge sectors of ag-

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A monarch drinks from milkweed floret at DD Kennedy County Park in Polk County, Wis., while two ladybugs mate nearby. Due to habitat loss, the monarch population has fallen by about 90 percent in the last 20 years. The St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, St. Croix Wetland Management District and Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest have created a resolution to help pollinators, which the public can join by taking the Pollinator Pledge.

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riculture depend on pollinator species. Across the landscape, many wild plants and trees depend on pollination. The fact that they’re in trouble does not bode well for our species."

But when it comes to pollination, bees and butterflies are only one piece of the puzzle.

"Birds and bats pollinate as well," says Moore. "And many of these populations are in decline."

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Pollinators: Coming together to help the environment FROM PAGE 1

pollinators, staff at the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway (part of the National Park Service), the St. Croix Wetland Management District (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service) and the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest (U.S. Forest Service) have signed a resolution to create and enhance pollinator habitat on public lands near the St. Croix River.

The agencies’ Pollinator Pledge lets businesses, nonprofits, municipalities and citizens sign on to the resolution. More than 50 organizations have taken the pledge, says Moore, including Andersen Corporation, Xcel Energy and local Rotary District 5960.

The resolution was prompted by a presidential memo sent to federal agencies last summer, in which President Obama compelled staff members to find ways to support pollinators with the hope of maintaining and restoring populations.

“He asked federal agencies to work together and with citizens and citizen groups on behalf of pollina-

tors,” says Moore. “We’ve always thought it’s better to coordinate land and water conservation efforts with other agencies. With the memo, it was natural to continue. … We came up with a pollinator resolution all three agencies are committed to. With the Pollinator Pledge, citizens and citizen groups can sign on and commit to do something tangible to help. Groups have responded with specific actions they want to take on behalf of pollinators.”

This spring, Obama announced a strategy to restore monarch populations by planting milkweed in areas broadly, following the Interstate 35 corridor, which closely follows monarchs’ actual flyway. Due to habitat loss, the monarch population is about 10 percent of what it was two decades ago, according to the Center for Biological Diversity and other groups.

“It’s a way for people to think about it,” says Moore.

“What can we do to help support monarchs and other pollinators along the route?”

Although the park service’s resolution runs the

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Financial Focus Take Action to Leave the Legacy You Desire

August is What Will Be Your Legacy Month. If you knew this, you have an unusual knowledge of obscure celebrations. But even if you weren’t aware of this “month,” you can see that the idea behind it — the importance of leaving a legacy — is an important one. What should you do to help ensure you’ll leave the type of legacy you desire?

To begin with, identify those people whom you’d like to directly bene¿t from your legacy. What can you leave behind to your children, grandchildren, other family members or even close friends? Then, think about those charitable organizations you support — can you leave something behind to them?

Once you have decided what your legacy should look like, you can take steps to implement your ideas. Here are a few suggestions: • Draw up your will. A will is probably the most essential legacyrelated document. Essentially, you need a will to ensure that your assets and personal belongings will be distributed according to your wishes.

If you die intestate (without a will), your belongings will be distributed to your “heirs” as de¿ned by state laws — and these distributions may not be at all what you had in mind.

• Consider a living trust. Depending on your situation, you may need to go further than a will when creating the estate plans that help de¿ne your legacy. For example, you might want to create a living trust, which can allow your assets to go directly to your heirs, avoiding the public, time-consuming and potentially expensive process of probate.

A living trust offers other bene¿ts, too, so you may want to consult with a legal professional to learn more about this estate-planning tool.

• Plan for your charitable gifts. To leave the legacy you have envisioned, you might want to do more than provide your loved ones with needed ¿nancial resources — you may also want to provide lasting support to those charitable or educational organizations whose work you admire. Toward this end, you might want to consult with your tax and legal advisors about charitable gifting strategies that can provide tax bene¿ts, both now and in the future.

• Give your family the power to act on your behalf. Like everyone else, you want to be in charge of your own destiny. Unfortunately, however, you may someday become mentally or physically incapacitated for a while. If this were to happen, you’ll want your family to be able to act on your behalf with regard to ¿nancial and health care decisions. To grant your loved ones this power, you may want to create a power of attorney and a health care directive.

• Communicate your wishes. You need to communicate to your loved ones the actions you have taken regarding your will, living trust and other estate-planning documents. By explaining your wishes in advance, you may be able to help your family members avoid disputes and unpleasant surprises — and that lack of “drama” can also be a key part of your legacy.

What Will Be Your Legacy Month will come and go. But by de¿nition, your legacy will last beyond your lifetime — so make it a good one.

gamut of pollinator species, Moore says the monarch makes for a useful icon.

“It’s not just about the monarch,” he says, “but when you do something on behalf of one pollinator species, it will likely benefit others and the entire ecosystem.”

A backyard prairie will benefit many different pollinators, soil health and water quality more than a manicured lawn, says Moore. That’s part of what makes the resolution attractive to the National Park Service.

“It’s exciting,” he says.

“You can look at array of big issues like climate change that seem bigger than us and it’s not clear what actions we can take.

The fortunate thing with pollinators is there are easy things we can do to be part of the solution. Just by having native, flowering plants you can benefit pollinators. The nectar gives them energy to thrive and migrate.”

Monarchs that summer here, go on to winter west of Mexico City in the mountains, says Moore, who is the liaison for a partner-

ship with a sister park in Costa Rica. Although the butterflies don’t winter in that park, the idea that local actions have global impacts is also behind the parks’ international partnership.

“Through successive generations, monarchs migrate to northern Minnesota and Canada,” says Moore. “People here can recognize monarch caterpillars and butterflies, so you have a species of butterfly people can relate to. Since it only eats milkweed, and that’s what it lays its eggs on, whatever happens to milkweed happens to the monarch.

There’s a push for people to consider what they can do to help the monarch. One is to plant milkweed in appropriate places. Maybe that’s in your backyard, or maybe you can work with the school or city to identify places. … There’s a real potential in this area to make a meaningful impact.”

For more information or to pledge, contact Moore at jonathan_moore@nps.gov or Chris Trosen of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, chris_trosen@fws.gov.

Highway 61/ Highway 97 reconstruction

Motorists may experience delays and off-peak lane closures on Highway 61 in Forest Lake as crews begin a new road construction project on Monday, Aug. 3.

Starting daily at 7 a.m., northbound traffic may be reduced to one lane on Highway 61/Forest Lake Boulevard N between 210th Street and Scandia Trail N. The northbound lane would reopen daily by 3 p.m.

In that same location, at 9 a.m. southbound traffic may be reduced to one lane.

The southbound lane would reopen daily by 7 p.m.

The lane closures are needed so crews can begin clearing trees and shrubs and build a temporary crossover for traffic.

Crews expect to finish this year’s work by late fall.

The work is part of a larger project to replace traffic signals at the north and south intersections of Highway 61 and Highway 97 and construct roundabouts.

When completed in summer 2016, the $10.1 million project will improve traffic flow and safety as well as improve pedestrian and bicycle facilities in the area.

For more information about the project, visit mndot.gov/metro/projects/hwy61and97.

Reichow: Traveling to Square Lake Film & Music Fest by bike FROM PAGE 1

musical sets — usually featuring Minnesota-based musicians — independent films are shown inside a barn.

As darkness falls a silent film is shown on an outdoor screen, accompanied by a live performance of an original score.

Since 2009, more than half of the festival’s audience has arrived by bike each year.

“The bike element of the event is a big deal for us,” says Paul Creager, founder and organizer of the 13-year-old festival.

“It makes us stand out from other events and stay the size we are. [An individual cyclist’s] perspective of the festival is a microcosm of the macro view we have.”

Cyclists headed to the event from Minneapolis start at the Hub Bike Co-op and set off toward St. Paul. On University Avenue, they pick up a group of bikers at Cycles for Change and the whole

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crew makes tracks for the Gateway Trail.

For Reichow, who lives in St. Paul, the ride is about 28 miles each way.

“I wake up in the morning and head over to Cycles for Change,” he says, “which is a great nonprofit bike shop and resource for kids in this area. …

We wait for the cyclists from the Hub and when they get here we cruise up University to Jackson, get on the Gateway Trail and from there head to Square Lake.”

Cyclists ride at their own pace, says Reichow, getting to know one another along the way.

“Some people have gone every year, some it’s their first time,” he says.

“There are avid cyclists and amateur cyclists.

The event seems to draw a good mix. … Just commuting and talking with people is my favorite part of the ride. And the Gateway is a beautiful trail.

You can’t find anything that’s much nicer. You start in the city and find yourself in the country-

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side, surrounded by pastures.”

Although Reichow cycles regularly, logging 60 to 100 miles a week, he believes the pace of the ride and ease of the Gateway Trail make the trek achievable for casual riders.

“No one’s racing to get up there,” he says.

“There’s plenty of time; it’s not like you’ll miss the show. I’ve seen people bike in flip-flops. Would I do that? No, but they didn’t seem to be struggling too much.”

Sag wagons lighten riders’ loads, hauling tents and provisions for the overnight trip. Upon arriving at the festival, cyclists get ready for the afternoon and evening ahead.

“You get up there and park your bike, pitch your tent and get camp set up,” says Reichow. “At about two o’clock the music starts and continues throughout the day. In between each act there’s an independent film. Icehouse has food. It’s just a really chill event.”

This year’s musical line up includes Dosh, Sonny Knight and the Lakers and the Roe Family Singers.

If the words “music

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festival” bring to mind hedonistic college-age crowds, that’s not the atmosphere attendees will find at the Square Lake show, says Reichow.

Instead, all ages dance to music and watch the films.

“The event is laid back,” he says. “It’s a party but it’s an adult party.

People aren’t up till all hours. … My kids are 7 and 6, and when they get a little stronger in their riding abilities I plan to make it a family event.

It’s appropriate for everyone.”

In the morning, people wake up refreshed and ready for the return trip.

“I look forward to that as well,” says Reichow.

“Peace Coffee provides cold press, it gets you jacked up and ready to ride home.”

For Reichow, a special education teacher, the event hints that the season of warm days and short nights is drawing to a close.

“The festival comes at the end of summer, so it signals that things are wrapping up,” he says. “But it’s not sad at all. … What a great way to listen to new music and watch independent films.”

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Scandia Farmers Market

Monarch Madness

The Scandia Farmers Market runs Wednesdays, June 10 - September 30 from 4-7 p.m. on the grounds of the Gammelgården Museum. Visit w w w.sc a ndia fa r mersmarket.com for weekly happenings.

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 Gammelgarden. Sponsored by Friends of Scandia Parks and Trails.

SATURDAYS Marine Farmers Market

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

JULY 31 Lakes United Soccer tryouts Tryouts and evaluations for the Lakes United Futbol Club will be July 31-Aug. 2 by age level at

Columbus Fields. There is a fee. www.lakesunitedfc.org or email doc@lakesunitedfc.org for more information.

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.”

Hear the story of the long running bridge controversy, which played out on the national stage. 7 p.m. at the Marine Village

Hall, 212 Judd St, Marine on Saint Croix. Free. For more info, visit MarineCommunityLibrary.org.

Scandia Preschool’s open house will take place in the lower level of Elim Church from 5-7 p.m.

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National Night Out

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Join the Washington County Sheriff’s Department, City of Scandia and your neighbors to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Scandia Community Center. Fire department demo, first aid demo, games, free food.

From the opening ceremony at 1:00 p.m. through the closing ceremony at 11:30 p.m. choose your favorite event or stay all day. Highlights include a survivor reception at 5:00, survivor lap at 6:30 followed by a caregivers lap.

Feel the life, energy and respect in our celebration of the lives of those who have battled cancer and share our continued bat-

Spelmansstamma (Fiddlers’ Gathering)

AUGUST 6 Scandia Preschool open house

The Scandia Gammelgarden will hold its annual Fiddlers event, featuring fiddling, dancing and food. Events start at 10 a.m. For more inormation call 651-433-5053.

County recognized for programs by National Association of Counties

Washington County received two National Association of Counties (NACo) awards, and was recognized for its programs at the organization’s national convention in Mecklenburg County, N.C., in early July.

The awards honor innovative, effective county government programs that enhance services for residents.

Washington County received an award for its “FasTRAC Adult Career Pathways.” With recent economic growth in Minnesota, the unemployment rate has fallen to 3.3 percent, while employers are seeking new employees as they expand along with the current economic expansion.

The answer has been to find those residents who have barriers to employment, and put them on a FasTRAC, the name of a program that provides basic remedial education, and rapid training, using educational partners, for jobs that are in high demand today and into the future at the county’s WorkForce Center.

Participants have graduated from the program, and moved into internships, employment, or continued their education.

Washington County also took part in a project that Hennepin County submitted to NACo, and which received an award. The county’s GIS office spearheaded the GIS Road Centerline Data Collaboration project to create a standardized metro-wide road centerline data model that would be the foundation to build, support and sustain an accurate, centralized road centerline data set that could be used on a metro-wide and state-wide basis. The future regional road centerline data set will be invaluable to counties and other agencies for use in vehicle routing, address geocoding, Next Generation 9-1-1 routing and location validation, emergency services dispatching, linear referencing, and cartography. The data set will be shared freely and openly without licensure with the general public.

Nationally, awards are given in 21 different categories that reflect the vast comprehensive services counties provide. The categories include children and youth, criminal justice, county administration, environmental protection, information technology, health, civic engagement, and many more.

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The Washington County Board of Commissioners accepted a National Association of Counties award July 28, from Angela Seidling, second from right, senior employment counselor at the Washington County WorkForce Center, and Robert Crawford, WorkForce Center manager. The commissioners are, from left, Karla Bigham, District 4, Ted Bearth, District 2, Lisa Weik, District 5, Fran Miron, District 1, and Gary Kriesel, District 3.

The awards were presented at NACo’s 2015 Annual Conference and Exposition July 10–13 in Mecklenburg County, N.C. Started in 1970, NACo’s annual Achievement Award Program is designed to recognize innovative county government programs. Each nominee is judged on its own merits and not against other applications received.

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Correction An article in the July 22 issue of the Country Messenger, “Food truck caters to Gateway Trail goers,” incorrectly called the site of the food truck Tamra Hartman’s horse farm. Hartman lives on the property, but the horse-breeding farm belongs to her in-laws.

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75 years and one gray hare

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he federal government estimated that people born in 1940 had a life expectancy of 62.9 years. Advances in medicine have extended the life spans of many, and one celebrity, who marked his 75th birthday on July 27, is still going strong, even if his hair has always been gray.

I'm referring to a childhood hero of mine, Bugs Bunny, the star of countless animated short movies produced by Warner Brothers from 1930 to 1969.

The Loonie Tunes and Merrie Melodies cartoons were produced to be short films to air before feature movies when folks would go out to the movies, long before the television became a fixture in our Publisher homes.

As is the case with many cartoon Tom Stangl characters, Bugs evolved in the first year of his career. In “Elmer's Candid Camera,” which came out in March of 1940, the rabbit looked similar to what he would become, but the voice and laugh were decidedly different. It wasn't until July of 1940, when a redesigned Elmer Fudd encountered the rabbit in the woods, that the familiar voice and catchphrase “What's Up, Doc?” were used.

The cartoon “A Wild Hare” is considered the first true Bugs Bunny cartoon. During his career, six different directors, numerous animators and writers worked to bring the wise cracking rabbit to life.

From 1940 – 1964, the rabbit appeared in over 150 cartoons, supplanting Porky Pig and Daffy Duck as the star of the studio.

During World War II, Bugs and several of his costars appeared in cartoons in which they fought against the Germans and the Japanese. These cartoons are rarely seen today because the racial stereotypes used in them are now considered offensive.

It is interesting to note that when much of the animation was shut down in 1964 at Warner Brothers, Bugs Bunny was put into retirement, with many of the cartoons that were produced in the final five years being the Road Runner and Speedy Gonzales.

I discovered Bugs Bunny via television. One of the three channels that we could get on our old black and white Zenith TV ran a half hour of Looney Tunes every weekday from 3:30 – 4 p.m. I always preferred the Bugs Bunny cartoons.

I think I liked him because he didn't mess with anyone until they bothered him first and he always seemed to be one step ahead of his victim, something a child can relate to, since we know that we are smarter than our parents.

All three broadcast networks ended up running variations of the Bugs Bunny show from 1968 – 1978. These versions, which aired on Saturday mornings as well as in prime time, are now considered notorious because the violence in the cartoons was edited out, so much so that some of the gags in the cartoons no longer worked.

Bugs and the Looney Tunes gang returned to the big screen 19 years ago in “Space Jam,” a combination animated and live action movie with Michael Jordan and Bill Murray, as well as other NBA stars of the day.

There are rumors that a sequel to the movie may be in the works for its 20th anniversary, starring LaBron James, and of course, Bugs Bunny.

If you haven't seen a cartoon recently, do yourself a favor and check out one of these: “Hair-Raising Hare,” “The Rabbit of Seville,” or “What's Opera, Doc?”.

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or some reason I just haven’t been able to fish as much as much as I had wanted to this summer. I am planning to remedy that situation very soon because the hunting seasons are just around the corner and that’s when my fishing poles get put away. Don’t let those who claim fishing is poor right now keep you off the water because it’s not. Just like you have to eat, so do fish, and they can be caught any time of year if you’re persistent and are willing to do the work to take a few fillets home.

Along that line I am craving some fresh fish dinners. So what I have done this week is review a few favorfish recipes so we can enjoy the Wild River ite fish we work so hard to get. If you are lucky and have been able a salt a few Trails fillets away in the freezer it’s time to Jim Bennett dig them out while they are still fresh and tasty.

L t’ start t t out with fish chowder. Simply create a Let’s stock by mixing a quart or two of water with a little vinegar and a cup of white wine. Add a tablespoon of salt, carrots, large onion, potatoes, peppercorns, celery, a bay leaf and any other favorite veggies or seasonings and cook over medium heat for about 30-minutes until everything is tender. Now add chunked up boneless fish and cook until the fish becomes tender, which takes only minutes. DO NOT OVERCOOK FISH! Then add a little garlic to perfect the dish and serve with croutons.

Everyone has their favorite fried fish recipes. My most basic one is to simply dip the fillet in cornmeal with favorite seasonings added and fry in butter until

golden brown. Once again: do not overcook the fish!

Another good dry batter can be made from dry cereals. Smash Wheaties, corn flakes, shredded wheat, or similar cereal and then roll the moist fish fillets, or egg dipped fish, in the dry batter and cook in butter or oil. Many people save bacon grease and cook their fish in that. What isn’t made better with bacon?

Baked fish is also a great way to prepare fish. Cover a large fillet in heavy cream and spice to your tastes, and don’t be sparse with spices and bake in oven at 350 for about 30 minutes. You can also cover the fish with mayonnaise, lemon juice and butter to add flavor along with some egg whites. Sprinkle with cayenne pepper and either bake or broil. Remember broiling takes about half the time (or less) as baking does.

Baked stuffed whole fish is also great. Make or buy stuffing and add crab meat and pack the cavity with.

You can also pin together two large fillets like walleye or pike (with bones removed) or even largemouth bass. I use a little white wine with this one and bake at 350 until the fish is flakey. Baking time depends on the thickness of the fish. I will also take a big trout or three smaller ones and put them in a cooking bag and cover trout with spices and a cup or two of orange juice. Cooked in the cooking bag this is awesome and oh, so juicy!!!

Smothered fish is also great. Just put fillets in a shallow baking dish and season. Then add mushrooms, ½ stick of butter, ½ cup parmesan cheese, same amount of sour cream and paprika. Cover the fish and bake 350 for 30 minutes but check earlier if you have a smaller amount of fillets because you do not want to overcook your fish. Real bacon bits and SEE BENNETT, PAGE 5

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Lakeside treats help build memories

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have always been a water baby since I could walk. Both my parents still tell me the story of how I almost drowned at my aunt Hilda’s cabin Wild Chow when I was one year old.

Lisa Erickson Apparently the legend goes something like this. I woke up from my nap and slipped out the door unnoticed and made my way to the dock that stretched out 20 some feet. My mom and dad were floating on tubes far from the dock. My older cousin who was swimming 50 feet from the dock happened to see me fall in and swam to save me. After he pulled me out and I had been clearly under water for “too long” I came up smiling after holding my breath the entire time and never coughed or sputtered once.

I’m positive over the years that story has been exaggerated, but I really do love the water. Water has always calmed me. I grew up going with friends and family to cabins during summer weekends. I didn’t realize how much work my parents went through not only trying to keep my siblings and me alive, but also happy and well fed.

Lake food was different from the food we cooked at home. At my uncle’s cabin he liked to have the same food every weekend rain or shine. Saturday night was either a fish fry or No-Name steaks, if not enough fish were caught,

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with a baked potato and salad. The only thing that changed was the dessert.

With aunts, grandmas, great aunts and fathers who liked to cook, there were always way more treats than people but we never complained.

Over the years I have eaten every kind of treat made with Rice Krispies, every kind of brownie and cake, but I loved anything made with cream cheese, because it was different and rare in my family.

I loved a dessert made with cream cheese, pineapple, and a cookie crust, but didn’t have it again until I met a friend who is a caterer. It was a top selling bar for her and she graciously shared the recipe with me. I too had it on my menu and recently made it for a friend’s pool party. They were a huge hit and I had many requests for the recipe.

I no longer travel to the cabin for the weekend, but I do make these bars from time to time and you will find me near the water. It’s amazing how certain kinds of foods can create memories that last a lifetime.

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more cheese added to the top half way through the cooking time will add just the right touch.

Finally, I have my new favorite Asian fish recipes from my Asian friends.

Layer fish in a steamer with cilantro, onions and other veggies you like and steam until tender and serve covered with Hoisin sauce. Another way is to

place a layer of veggies, onions, broccoli or any other veggies on a cookie sheet and layer fish fillets over them and season. Bake at 500 degrees for 5-10-minutes and serve hot. I love this recipe as there is no clean-up!

Jim Bennett is an outdoorsman living in Western Wisconsin who can be reached at jamesbennett24@gmail.com

Is rural America hazardous to your health?

BY JON BAILEY CENTER FOR RURAL AFFAIRS

The question is based on a finding that many of the health issues that plagued rural America a decade ago are still prevalent, and in many cases getting worse. Over the past several years the Center for Rural Affairs has documented these issues in a series of reports.

The most acute health issues vary by region of the country, but they all have an underlying issue of access. There simply are not enough rural health care providers or enough economic wherewithal in rural America to adequately address the health care issues facing rural people, despite heroic efforts to address those concerns.

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A new Rural Healthy People 2020 report from the Texas A&M School of Public Health highlights these challenges, including, nutrition and weight status, diabetes, substance abuse, and access to mental health services as well as closure of rural hospitals. This last challenge has been exacerbated by the failure of many states with large rural populations to expand their Medicaid programs as allowed by the Affordable Care Act, worsening the financial difficulties faced by many rural hospitals.

All these health issues play out in an environment also containing a host of economic and social issues – generally higher poverty rates, older population, lower edu-

cational attainment, and a lack of well-paying jobs — which have a direct influence on health. These circumstances are not just. Americans should expect better from their health care system, and from policymakers, no matter where they live.

Jon M. Bailey is a former Rural Policy Program Director at the Center for Rural Affairs.

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

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Canoeing on Big Marine Lake

BY ANGIE HONG SPECIAL TO THE MESSENGER

Car loaded and canoe strapped firmly to the roof, I paced around the house waiting for my three-year old to wake up from an epic nap.

“It figures,” I muttered to my husband. “Most days he won’t nap at all, but the one time I want to go canoeing he’s still asleep at 6 p.m.”

Loudly, I clomped up the stairs to the bedroom and stood staring at Charlie until his eyes finally cracked open.

“Oh good – you’re awake!” I exclaimed, as I scooped him up, hustled downstairs and stuffed a banana in his mouth on the way out the door.

Twenty minutes later, we pulled in to Big Marine Regional Park, unloaded the canoe at the boat launch, and set our sights on shallow, lily-covered water at the south end of the lake. Though the lake was busy with pontoons and motorboats that evening, we had peace and solitude as soon as we crossed the channel into the southern bay.

“It’s hard to believe we’re so close to home,” I said to my husband. “It feels like we’re up in the Boundary Waters.”

Up ahead, a great blue heron balanced carefully on a log rising out of the water. An egret floated graceful-

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Big Marine Lake is one of the cleanest lakes in Washington County, thanks to the work of area landowners and the watershed district. Other area lakes that consistently score high on the Metropolitan Council’s report card include Sylvan/ Halfbreed (Forest Lake/Scandia); Big and Little Carnelian, Square, and East and West Boot (May Twp.); Sunset (Hugo); Pine Tree (Grant); Demontreville, Elmo, Jane and Olson (Lake Elmo); and Edith (Afton).

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ly overhead, and beneath the canoe we could see fish and turtles swimming by.

Big Marine Lake is one of about a dozen lakes in Washington County known for exceptionally clear and clean water. On the Metropolitan Council’s report card, it has earned “A” grades for clear water and low phosphorus levels most years since the early 1990s.

In addition to good water quality, long stretches of natural shoreline, shallow bays with emergent vegetation and acres of undeveloped wetland and upland areas surrounding Big Marine ensure good fishing and superior wildlife habitat as well. Big Marine Lake is known as one of the best places in the metro area to catch largemouth bass and there are several rare and endangered species like the Blanding’s turtle living near its shores.

Blessed as the lake may seem, it has weathered its share of challenges over the years. Before the Carnelian-Marine Watershed District installed a threemile gravity pipe in the 1980s to let water out of Big Marine, Big Carnelian and Little Carnelian lakes, floodwaters would frequently swamp houses and cabins in the area and bury individual septic systems underwater. Historic records document that the surface area of Big Marine Lake has been as large as 2,300 acres in 1847, and as small as 890 acres in 1938 – a difference in lake-level elevation of about 11 feet. Homes built during dry decades flooded when lake levels rose and the Watershed District decided to build a new, lower outlet to protect personal property and lake water quality. In 2007, the Carnelian-Marine Watershed District merged with the Marine Watershed Management Organization to form the Carnelian-Marine-St. Croix Watershed District, which continues to work actively today to protect and improve Big Marine Lake and other local water resources.

In recent years, the two biggest challenges facing Big Marine have been development of shoreline property and the introduction of invasive species. In 1998, the watershed district conducted an aerial analysis of lakeshore areas and began several new programs to protect the lake from degradation. The district worked with landowners to stabilize shoreline areas with native plantings, increased permitting efforts including review and comment on shoreline setback variance requests, educated landowners about the damaging impacts suburban style lawns can have on lakes, and investigated areas where wetlands and lakebed had been filled. They also began working with the Big Marine Lake Association to manage invasive purple loosestrife and Eurasian water milfoil, efforts which continue today.

As my husband, son and I paddled leisurely around Big Marine Lake, thoughts of natural and manmade outlets and aquatic invasive species were far from our minds. The sun was just beginning to set as we returned to the boat launch, pausing to watch a loon glide silently across the water. One by one, other boaters began returning to shore as well, unloading fishing poles, coolers and suntans. We smiled at each other, glad to have this treasure so close to home.

To learn more about the Carnelian-Marine-St. Croix Watershed District and grants available for lake and river friendly landscaping projects, go to www.cmscwd.org.

Angie Hong is an educator with East Metro Water, representing Brown’s Creek, Carnelian Marine - St. Croix, Comfort Lake - Forest Lake, Middle St. Croix, Ramsey -Washington Metro, Rice Creek, South Washington and Valley Branch Watersheds, Cottage Grove, Dellwood, Forest Lake, Grant, Lake Elmo, Newport, Stillwater, Willernie, West Lakeland, Woodbury, Washington County and the Washington Conservation District. Contact her at 651-330-8220 x.35 or angie.hong@ mnwcd.org.

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Annual fiddle festival celebrates 25th year

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A past Spelmansstämma participant plays the nyckelharp.

BY MICHELLE MIRON EDITOR, THE LOWDOWN

Gammelgarden Musem holds its 25th annual Spelmanstämma — “fiddler gathering” in Swedish — Saturday, Aug. 15. The Lowdown asked Gammelgarden Director Lynne Blomstrand Moratzka and Marketing Manager Julie Erickson for details about the free event featuring musicians, dancers, artists and other vendors, tours of historic buildings, immigrant activities, children's activities and food.

Q: How will the music portion work?

A: Musicians are most welcome to come, play with, share music and learn from others. In Sweden these (events) are held usually in the summer as a way to

share new music and pass on the traditional tunes. The music is not written; it is always shared by playing with a fiddler.

Each year members of the ASI Spelmans Lag go to Sweden to participate and compete. Paul Dahlin and his son Daniel, players at Scandia, have both won the gold medal as best fiddlers in Sweden. This year Jon Holmén, our friend from Boda, Sweden, will play as part of the 25th celebration. There will also be players of the Nyckelharp (a Swedish fiddle with "keys" that add more notes), and Swedish folks singers. Folks can dance on the grass as tunes are played.

A display in the Valkommen Hus will feature items and photos

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The Scandia Band at Spelmansstämma.

from the past 25 years.

Many of the performers have been to all 25 Spelmanstämmas.

Q: What will the musicians' parade be like?

A: At 12:15 or so brass group the Scandia Band will play, then at 1 p.m. all performers march from Elim Church to the museum. The musicians follow the flag bearers down the road from Elim Church past our Swedish Stuga through the lawn to the back of the Valkhommen Hus. At 1:15 or so the program begins with all musicians playing, then different sub groups play. At 3 p.m. or so all musicians play again.

Q: What will be some of

the children's activities?

A: Swedish crafts like making frog hats to wear during the Swedish favorite folk song “Sma Grodena” (“Small Frog”).

Q: What about immigrant activities?

A: Everyday 1860s farm activities: carrying water with a yoke, making butter, doing laundry with a washboard and wringer, milking our pretend cow Rosa, schoolyard games, etc.

Q: Concessions?

A: Food will be for sale 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or so in the gazebo: meatball sandwiches, almond cake with cream and berries, homemade root-beer and other food items.

Q: How did this tradition get started 25 years ago?

A: The American Swedish Institute Spelmans Lag (fiddlers group) wanted to have a traditional stamma outside in the summer. They approached Gammelgarden; we agreed to provide space. In the tradition of stammas, they are free.

Q: What do you consider the most unique element of this festival?

A: The pure Swedish-ness: the folk dress of the musicians, the fiddles and the fascinating nyckelharps, and just how folksy and welcoming the musicians are to all who come to participate, dance, sing, listen and enjoy.

If you go: 25th Year Celebration: Spelmansstämma When: Saturday, Aug. 15, beginning at 10 a.m.

Where: Gammelgarden Museum, 20880 Olinda Trail, Scandia Details: Immigrant fiddle fest featuring musical en tertainment, dancing, food.

Contact: 651-433-5053 See a video of the 2013 Spelmansstämma at www. youtube.com/watch?v=VEKs_9JQEQA

‘Stunning’ St. Croix River property will become public park

C.A. Richards, is suffering health problems, and has had other offers to purchase. Reportedly possessing a strong conservation ethic, he wanted to see it purchased for the public, but said it needed to happen this year or he would have to sell to a private party.

The county board will vote next week, likely approving the new park.

For St. Croix River users, what that mostly means is nothing will change whatsoever.

“Not only is it scenic views from the property out to the river but it’s also got very beautiful views for people who are boating on the river and would enjoy this bluff line,” Denzer said.

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More than fifty acres of land along the St. Croix River north of Hudson is set to be purchased and opened to the public.

The St. Croix County board is expected next week to approve spending $746,000 to buy the land. Calling it a “rare opportunity,” the county’s Community Development and Administration committees recently recommended moving forward with the purchase.

The parcel is one of the largest undeveloped properties along the river in the county. The 53.29 acres includes 1,300 feet of St. Croix River frontage and 2,000 feet of scenic bluff line. Most of it is “natural, undisturbed woodland.” “(It is) just a gorgeous site. It’s stunning,” Community Development Director Ellen Denzer said. “For those of us who have been out there and walked it, it’s pretty amazing.”

The acquisition will be paid for out of $2 million in mitigation funds the county received from the federal government as part of the new Stillwater bridge project. The money was intended to replace lands affected by the new bridge, and to preserve land and water, protect scenic views, and provide opportunities for low-impact recreation.

“When they set up this fund, this parcel of land was the parcel that the Wisconsin [Department of Transportation], the county, and the DOTs all had in mind, this kind of parcel of land, and in fact this one in particular to protect going into the future,” said Denzer.

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“Not only is it scenic views from the property out to the river but it’s also got very beautiful views for people who are boating on the river and would enjoy this bluff line,” said St. Croix County’s Ellen Denzer. The parcel boasts 1,300 feet of river frontage and 2,000 feet of bluff line.

The county expects to open the site with a focus on quiet, non-motorized use. There will be picnic tables, restrooms, and perhaps some scenic overlooks. Boaters will be able to land on the beach. Because the steep bluffs are a fragile landscape with high potential for erosion, use will be limited.

There will also be work to reduce the erosion, helping the health of the St.

Croix River. Several gullies are in need of attention to slow down runoff and cut back on the amount of soil and sediment that muddies the river. Denzer said she expects grants could pay for work to improve water conservation, although the Wisconsin DNR could not provide any funding to help with the purchase due to state budget issues.

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Stangl: One gray hare

More deer seen after milder winter

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You may need to find a DVD to do so, but what great fun.

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.

ANOTHER CONSERVATIVE HUNTING SEASON AHEAD

Thanks for reading; I’ll keep in touch. Feel free to do the same.

Reports of good white-tailed fawn numbers are coming in from around Minnesota as a milder winter and a conservative approach to the 2014 hunting season are already starting to show results.

Mid-summer reports from wildlife managers around the state place the overall deer population recovery on solid footing. However, during the 2015 season, conservative population management will allow deer numbers to rebuild across much of the state. One-deer limits will apply for most hunters during this rebuilding year.

For more information about the 2015 deer season, permit area maps and links to the 2015 Minnesota Hunting and Trapping Regulations Handbook, see www.mndnr.gov/hunting/deer.

Southeastern Minnesota Hunters heading afield in southeastern Minnesota this fall should find plenty of deer. A mild winter and early spring have contributed to strong deer populations there.

Fawns were commonly seen in mid-May, well ahead of the usual June 1 peak fawning period.

Most does seem to have twins this year, with some reports of triplets.

Bucks that have been observed are displaying normal antler de-

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In another bowl, mix cream cheese, sugar, milk, and vanilla. Fold in pineapple. Spread on baked cookie crust.

Mix coconut with melted butter and sprinkle over bars and bake 15-20 minutes until set and coconut begins to brown.

Cool and refrigerate before serving.

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Opportunities abound for deer hunting in the southeast during the regular archery, two firearms and muzzleloader seasons. Once again, 300-series permit areas will be open to a special youth season over the weekend of the annual Education Minnesota conference when many students do not have school from Thursday, Oct. 15, to Sunday, Oct. 18.

Special firearms hunts will be offered at a handful of state parks and at Zumbro Falls Woods Scientific and Natural Area. A special archery hunt will be managed within the city of Red Wing.

Each of these hunts has special regulations and deadlines for application, as spelled out in the 2015 Hunting and Trapping Regula-

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Permit areas 346 and 349 in the extreme southeastern corner of the state will again be managed for intensive harvest, as deer populations there are above goal.

Crop damage complaints in these areas have been steady this summer as deer congregate to feed on soybeans and corn stalks. An area-wide early antlerless hunt will also be offered in October.

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Designs due Aug. 28 for waterfowl stamp Wildlife artists can submit entries for the 2016 Minnesota Migratory Waterfowl Stamp from Monday, Aug. 17, through 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28.

The waterfowl stamp validation is sold along with hunting licenses and for an extra 75 cents purchasers can receive the pictorial stamp. It is also sold as a collectible for $8.25. Revenue from stamp sales is dedicated to waterfowl management and habitat work.

The American wigeon is the only eligible species for depiction on the 2016 waterfowl stamp.

Artists are prohibited from using any photographic product as part of their finished entries. Winning artists usually issue limited edition prints of the artwork and retain proceeds. Judging will take place Thursday, Sept. 3, at DNR headquarters, 500 Lafayette Road in St. Paul.

To see more information on stamp contests, guidelines for submitting work, and to sign up to receive regular email updates on the stamp contests, see www.mndnr.gov/contests/stamps.html.

Contest guidelines are also available from the DNR Information Center by calling 651-296-6157 or 888-646-6367.

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because of factors including a shorter growing season, fewer fawns per doe on average, fewer deer per square mile, winter severity and predation.

With that in mind, wildlife managers are reporting good fawn production overall with single and twin fawns widely reported. Every now and then, triplets are seen.

Does appear to have come through the winter healthy enough to support the physical demands of nursing. Fawns are traveling with their mothers at times, are including more vegetation in their diets and appear to have healthy weights for this time of year. Bucks are sport-

ing velvet-covered antlers right now and antler growth is good.

Good fawn production this spring has been a welcome sight in areas where winter severity was extreme in the far northern reaches of the state for three of the last four winters, and where deer populations had declined the most statewide.

In the more southern portions of the northeast region, winter severity was not as extreme, but population numbers are still below target and are being managed for increases.

Along the North Shore and throughout much of the region, last year’s fawns survived the re-

cent milder-than-average winter, and there should be good numbers of yearlings entering the breeding population this fall. Permit areas in the moose range are designated lottery to maintain lower deer populations.

Duluth and some Iron Range communities will hold special intown hunts to reduce the number of city deer. Permit areas around the Aitkin and Brainerd areas will generally be designated as lottery with a limited number of antlerless tags issued, and more permit areas will be restricted to bucks-only the farther one travels north.

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

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POSITIONS AVAILABLE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF AMERY POSITIONS: Teacher Assistants for Clubhouse Childcare Center – up to 5 Positions Available These are part-time, 12-month positions. Number of positions and job schedules to be determined based on enrollment.

REQUIREMENTS: •Teacher Assistants must have earned a High School Diploma or G.E.D. •Must have (or acquire) and maintain first aid and CPR certification •Must be able to lift, carry and move a minimum of 75 pounds •Must be able to work independently and to deal with high pressure situations •Must have proven skills to work effectively with children with behavior difficulties •Must be able to effectively supervise children using positive discipline techniques.

•Must be able to work cooperatively in a team situation.

•Must be able to maintain confidentiality of staff, children and families.

•Must demonstrate knowledge of basic computer skills.

•Must exhibit interpersonal skills necessary to work with team members, children, parents, volunteers and the public.

SALARY: $10.25 to $11.50 per hour depending on qualifications. WRS Retirement and Vision and Short-Term Disability Insurances are available.

SEND LETTER OF INTEREST, COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM OR RESUME AND THREE (3) LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION TO: Nina Hutton, Director of Clubhouse Childcare Center School District of Amery 469 Minneapolis Ave S Amery, WI 54001 DEADLINE: August 7, 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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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Willow Ridge Healthcare, the premier provider of rehabilitation and long term care in Northwestern Wisconsin, currently has openings for Part-Time AM and Full-Time PM CNA’s who share our passion for quality care. All shifts available. Must be committed to caring for the elderly and giving back to the community in a positive and nurturing environment.

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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 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 14, 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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JULY 24

JULY 25 At 9:57 p.m. a driver on St. Croix Trail and Nason Hill Road was stopped for speeding.

At 12:19 p.m. assistance was needed on 230th Street.

At 3:51 p.m. a scam was reported on 228th Street.

JULY 27

JULY 25

At 12:22 p.m. a sparking power pole on Judd Street was reported.

At 1:26 a.m. suspicious activity was reported on Layton Court.

At 1:22 a.m. a medical call was made to Scandia Elder Care.

At 2:38 p.m. theft was reported on Scandia Trail.

JULY 28

JULY 26

JULY 28

At 3:24 p.m. theft was reported on Judd Street.

At 8 a.m. damage to property was reported on 220th Street.

At 8:22 a.m. an acci-

At 3:20 p.m. fraud was reported on Oakhill Court.

At 4:52 p.m. a driver on

City of Scandia

dent with no injuries was reported on 202nd and Olinda.

Olinda Trail and Pilar Avenue was stopped for speeding.

JULY 27

Town of May

JULY 24 At 12:38 p.m. civilian assistance was needed on 130th Street.

At 1:07 until 2:35 p.m. three county park violations occurred.

At 1:54 p.m. a driver on Manning and 170th Street was stopped for speeding.

At 7:16 p.m. a medical call was made to Old Guslander Trail.

At 9:11 p.m. a car vs. deer incident on Ostlund Trail and 177th Street was reported.

JULY 26 At 10:06 a.m. a medical call was made to 177th Street.

At 8:50 p.m. a break-in that just occurred at the boat launch on Big Carnelian was reported.

JULY 27

At 2 a.m. a 911 line was open on Scandia Trail, just east of St. Croix Trail.

At 7:42 a.m. a driver on 170th and Manning was stopped for speeding.

JULY 28

At 5:51 p.m. a residence on 176th Street was checked.

At 9:09 p.m. a residence on Square Lake Trail was checked.

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