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A play to remember The Remember Project comes to Marine

BY SUZANNE LINDGREN EDITOR@COUNTRYMESSENGER.COM

Recognizing memory loss isn’t always easy, whether it’s in a stranger or old friend. But for

people living with all kinds of mental decline, being surrounded by community members who see the signs and know how to respond can make everyday interactions positive, from the grocery store checkout to church or the library.

Memory loss is one aspect of

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Danette Olsen and John Potter in “Steering into the Skid,” one of three plays that will be performed as part of the St. Croix Valley Foundation’s Remember Project. The plays are put on in partnership with local organizations throughout the valley.

dementia, a broad term for a decline in mental ability that interferes with daily life. Alzheimer’s is the most common form, comprising 60 to 80 percent of cases.

In an effort to help Marine residents learn how to support community members with dementia, the Marine Community Library, Lions Foundation and Christ Lutheran Church are teaming up with the St. Croix Valley Foundation to present a series of plays about dementia.

The St. Croix Valley’s larger initiative, The Remember Project, aims to stimulate community conversation around Alzheimer’s and dementia.

“The idea is based on a book complied by Margaret A. Noel called The MemoryCare Plays,” said Angie Pilgrim, a grants and programs officer with the St. Croix Valley Foundation, in a video explaining the series.

“They’re three one-act plays that are beautifully written, that address dementia and Alzheimer’s. … A small cast of actors will perform the plays anywhere: a community center, a church, a hosSEE PLAY, PAGE 2

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Paul Howe with his ax, the source of inspiration for a new work, “Getting the Hang of It,” at Franconia Sculpture Park.

Hard work, and no one gets to do it Franconia artist sculpts homage to ax and a hard day's work

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Marine hires half-time fourth grade teacher

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Sather will teach literacy to fourth graders each morning, followed by reading intervention for students in various grade levels.

Sather is returning to teaching after 13 years at home raising three

boys: Bjorn, eighth grade; Kai, sixth grade Marine Elementary and Gunnar, fourth.

School announced Aug. Sather has been substi26 the hire of fourth tute teaching, short and grade literacy and inlong term, for the past tervention teacher, five years.

Martha Sather.

Sather’s husband, Employed half time, Judd, is a photographer who owns two event centers in downtown Stillwater.

Sather reports a love of the outdoors, Due to the Labor Day holiday, the deadline to subcamping, hiking, mit advertising or news releases for the Sept. 9 edirunning and skition of the Country Messenger will be noon on Sept. ing. She’s also a fan 3. Our office will be closed Sept. 7. of strong coffee and dark chocolate.

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New fourth grade literacy and intervention teacher, Martha Sather.

Before Paul Howe, artist in residence at Franconia Sculpture Park, had a chance to start chopping, visitors were already leaving signs of their curiosity. Howe often finds his recently raised sculpture – a tower of wood, from which a log and giant bowl of stones hang in balance – different than he left it.

“People like messing with it,” he smiles wryly, unscrewing a vice to remove a cluster of long grass someone pulled from the lawn. “That’s not supposed to be there. Neither are those rocks.”

He points to stones strewn near the counterweight that keeps the log from sinking, then begins picking them up.

“I’ve gotta do this every couple days,” he says, arranging them carefully on the pile.

Last weekend, Howe began chopping large chips from the low end of the log, as if sharpening a colossal pencil.

As the log grows shorter and lighter, he’ll take rocks from the bowl. The weight will rise and the log will lower. Then, he’ll continue chopping, repeating SEE ARTIST, PAGE 2

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pital, a high school, and take those plays throughout the valley.”

“It’s a powerful choice to use theater as a platform for community conversations about any topic,” said Danette Olsen, an actress in “Steering into the Skid.”

“The St. Croix Valley Foundation sent information about the project to organizations throughout valley, including Marine’s library,” said Loralee DiLorenzo, who is helping organize the Marine performance. “The library was the only non-healthcare organization at the information session.”

The foundation was enthusiastic about the library’s interest.

“They want more than just health and retirement homes and centers to do this,” said DiLorenzo, “so that communities can figure out how to support community members and families living with dementia.”

It’s the same reason the foundation is choosing to invite conversation through the arts.

“They like the idea of using a play,” said DiLorenzo, “using the arts to get people engaged in a little different way.”

The plays are pared down to the bare essentials and a small, travelling cast will visit several venues, performing throughout the St. Croix Valley.

“Steering into the Skid” follows a couple dealing with the early progression of dementia over the course of a year. In parts of the 20to 30-minute production, it’s not clear who has the declining mental ability.

ARTIST: Chopping wood for Franconia Park

It’s written to make the audience think and wonder, fodder for a discussion with a trained facilitator afterward.

The plays tie in to a larger initiation of the Alzheimer’s Association to create dementia-friendly communities.

“It’s basically where local business and towns are familiar with the signs of dementia and how to be comfortable with having customers with dementia in their businesses,” said Natalie Rivard, who oversees the nursing home and assisted liv-

“They’re three one-act plays that are beautifully written, that address dementia and Alzheimer’s.”

Angie Pilgrim, Grants and programs officer with the St. Croix Valley Foundation ing facility at Christian Community Home of Osceola. “Not to look at it with fear but embrace it.

“How can we keep these people in our communities longer and how can we support caregivers?” she continued.

“The point of the play is not to teach towns how to become certified, but to get the process going.”

“What does it mean to be part of a dementia-friendly community?” asks Marine’s DiLorenzo. “Part of the answer is what each community is supposed to be figuring out.”

Event details Steering into the Skid Sept. 22, 6:30 p.m.

The performances will take place at the Marine Village Hall. A preview of “Steering into the Skid” is available at scvfoundation.org/the-remember-project. Free admission; attendance is limited to 60. Doors open at 6 p.m. For more information contact Loralee DiLorenzo: 651-433-8400 or Loralee@DiLorenzo.com.

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tic one, conceived by an artist unfamiliar with the burdens of manual labor. the process until the log is gone. The work of chopBut it’s hard to deny that he’s onto something. ping is in this case the work of art – something of an Questions surrounding work are a topic of national ode to axes and logs. concern as blue-collar jobs get sent overseas or autoThe idea was planted last summer when another mated, pushing the workforce behind desks, screens of the park’s fellowship artists, Samantha Persons, and restaurant counters. built as her sculpture a tree house in the woods.

“I don’t really how people are going respond to it,” “She brought with her this beautiful ax, a real he says. “I want to find out. I don’t have an agenda.” ax,” says Howe. “A $150 or $200 tool made for cutting He first imagined the log hanging from a gantry, down trees. It’s so sharp you could shave with it. She a bridge-like structure used at the sculpture park to let me use it and I just fell in love lift and flip artwork. But it didn’t with it.” feel quite right.

As he chopped, he found a med“That seemed too easy,” he says. itative intimacy with both wood “I thought I should make a tool or and the ax itself. machine, which is what this is, “With a chainsaw you can just just to do this one thing. It brings hack through the peculiarities of it into focus more. It makes it a tree,” he says. “You can’t do that more absurd, but also more spewith an ax. You have to think a cial. It’s kind of an absurd thing to little bit more about where you’re chop an entire log into wood chips cutting and how you’re cutting. to begin with, but building this Each stroke is a focused action in order to do it hopefully helps and you’re punished for a lack of build trust with the audience. I focus. It’s a very different activity was willing to put all of this effort than firing up a chainsaw. It’s a lot and time into doing this, that it more mindful. It’s slower. It’s also must mean something.” healthier, it’s a good workout.”

Though he hasn’t taken a stroke After Persons left, ax in tow, yet, people seem intrigued.

Howe bought his own and used “So far the response surroundit to chop wood for the stove that ing the object itself has been realheats his small house at the park. ly positive,” he says. “A lot of peoThe more he used it, the more ple have been really fond of it, and he wanted to use it. they’re excited that I’m about to “I love using it,” he says. “But do this, which is exciting for me.” you can’t make a living swinging Materials for the sculpture, SUZANNE LINDGREN | THE SUN which Howe estimates at $5,000, an ax anymore. Two generations ago you could. I wanted to know Paul Howe, artist in residence at Francowere paid for with funds from the what it’s like to swing an ax all nia Sculpture Park, replaces stones pulled McKnight Foundation, awarded day because people used to do from his sculpture by curious visitors. through a fellowship by the East that. A lot of the houses around Central Regional Arts Council here were built with wood that [ECRAC]. came from trees felled by ax. We don’t think about “This would not be possible without them,” Howe that, but it’s there.” says.

Although his original inspiration was a visceral The sculpture, already in progress, will be part of desire to chop, Howe also sees the piece as a way to park’s Art and Artists Celebration, an annual gala share what he’d learned about axes and the cultural for new work (see sidebar for event details).

“I’ll be working on it whenever I have a spare moshift implied by our dwindling reliance on the tool.

“Axes have a tremendous history in human cul- ment,” says Howe. “I don’t know how hard this will ture,” he says. “Across all kinds of different societies be. I don’t know if I can keep it up for hours at a time. all over the world, they were central, used for war- But I’m going to find out.” fare, agriculture, construction, trade and religion.

It’s only in the last couple generations that we’ve forgotten about the ax and it’s become a thing of Amer19th annual ican myth.”

Art and Artists Celebration More evidence of the ax’s now-hidden influence is carried in the title, “Getting the Hang of It.” A gala opening reception for new sculptures “It’s this common phrase,” says Howe. “We say it created in 2015. all the time. You know where that comes from? LogWHERE: Franconia Sculpture Park ging, by ax. To put a new handle on an ax head is WHEN: Sept. 12, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. called ‘hanging it,’ which is something you’d probaDETAILS: Free admission; parking is $5 per bly have to do once every couple months if you made vehicle a living swinging an ax. So you put a new handle on 1 p.m. – The Eclectic Ensemble: instrumental your tool and it feels different. It might have a slightmusic with a variety of influences. ly different twist to it or a different weight, and you 2 p.m. – Platypus: youth rock group playing covhave to ‘get the hang of it.’” ers and original tunes.

The sculpture is, in part, a reflection on work. Spe4 p.m. – Festival Theatre: performance excerpt cifically, the changing nature of labor in the U.S. and from a current production. around the world.

5 p.m. – The New Riverside Ramblers: Cajun Howe calls it a homage to hard labor and engineerdance music. ing.

7 p.m. – The Droppers: organ, guitar, bass, and “The feats of engineering and hard labor that evdrum play new soul and groove. erything in the world requires but most objects obNoon, 2 and 4:00 p.m. – Guided tours. Join a scure,” he says, “I want to not do that. I want to do Franconia artist to learn about our sculpture something difficult and do it in public.” exhibition, the residency program, and the proThat said, the public won’t see much of the actual cess involved in making sculpture. Resident chopping, which will take place during off hours. artist, Becca Cerra will lead Movement Dance But Howe’s work on the log will be evident as fall tours at noon and 2 p.m. These specialized tours progresses. are perfect for anyone who needs to stretch their The sculpture is a bit of a risk. It would be pretty legs while learning all about the connections beeasy to imagine Howe’s impulse to chop as a romantween dance and visual art. Intern artist, John McMenamin will lead a walking tour focused on new work at 4 p.m.

11 a.m. – 6 p.m. – Spin art and face painting.

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The Scandia Farmers Market runs Wednesdays, until 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.

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

SEPTEMBER 11

Pollinator-friendly gardens Pollinator expert Heather Holm, author of “Pollinators of Native Plants,” will inform us about the types of native pollinators that visit our gardens and how we can foster all parts of their life cycles, including providing food, water and nesting habitats. The top native plant species for pollinators will be discussed.

7 p.m. in the Marine Village Hall. Light refreshments will be served. The event is free.

DNR reaches out to high-volume water users Across the state, demands on groundwater have grown by an average of 35 percent over the past 25 years; but in some areas groundwater use has increased by as much as 175 percent. These increases have led the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and others to pay much closer attention to groundwater use to assure that supplies remain adequate to meet human needs without adversely affecting surface waters and aquatic habitats.

The DNR is reaching out to feedlot operators and owners of livestock operations to help them determine their needs and comply with water use requirements.

Users of large quantities of water must apply for a water appropriations permit and report water use.

Producers can find out more about the regulations and their operations’ compliance at www.mndnr. gov/mpars.

Livestock operations using between 1 million and 5 million gallons per year must apply for a general permit, which is easier to get than the individual permit required of anyone pumping more than 5 million gallons of groundwater annually. Both types of permits, which are applied for online, also require users to track and report how much water they use each year.

“Some of the requirements around groundwater appropriations are not well known by producers, and we want to help,” said Joe Richter, a DNR groundwater appropriations hydrologist. “We’re encouraging people to contact us so we can help them figure out how to meet the permitting requirements.”

Groundwater – which comes from underground aquifers – is relied upon for drinking water, irrigation, industry and many other uses. It’s also linked to water levels in many streams, lakes and wetlands, and can be a critical factor in the health of aquatic habitats.

The agency has been reaching out to agricultural irrigators, golf courses, municipalities, mobile home parks and other entities that may be large users of groundwater, in addition to livestock operations.

More about permits and how to apply for them can be found at www.mndnr.gov/mpars. People without internet access, or those with other questions, also can contact DNR hydrologists Joe Richter, Joe.Richter@state.mn.us; 651-259-5877; or Mary Coburn, Mary.Coburn@state.mn.us, 651259-5732.

SEPTEMBER 11-13 Osceola Community Fair Enjoy the Osceola Community Fair at Oakey Park.

Midway rides, games, exhibits, food, truck pull, tractor pull, music, parade, queen coronation and more. www. osceolacommunityfair. com.

SEPTEMBER 12 Taco Daze Taco Daze in Scandia with the Pirates of Scandiaribbean theme. Running of the meatballs, food, parade, music and

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Dodgeball Tournament The Scandia Parks and Recreation Committee is hosting the 11th Annual Dodgeball Tournament during Taco Daze from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Scandia Community Center.

Teams must be registered by 9:30 a.m. the day of the event in order to participate. Save $10 if you register before Sept. 11. Find detailed information and registration forms on the city’s website (www. ci.scandia.mn.us.) or call Judi Negus at 651-433-

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Wheels & Wings in Osceola Enjoy Wheels & Wings in Osceola. Classic car and motorcycle show and air show at the L.O. Simenstad Airport, craft bazaar at Mill Pond Park, book sale at RCU. www. wheelswings.com.

Used Book Sale Friends of Osceola Library’s fall used book sale will be from 9 a.m.3 p.m. at Royal Credit Union at Chieftain St. and 4th Avenue, lower

parking lot. All proceeds benefit the library. FFI: (715) 294-2657.

Rustic Road Fun Run

The Osceola Rustic Road Fun Run including a 5K, 10K and fun walk will be at the Osceola Intermediate School. Registration begins at 6:30 a.m. Bus drops off at 7:30 a.m. Registration forms at www.osceola.k12. wi.us.

Recycling grants awarded in Washington County Six cities in Washington County will receive grants for more than $50,000 to increase recycling during 2015 and 2016.

Other cities and townships will also receive grant funding in amounts less than $50,000.

Landfall, May Township, and White Bear Lake did not apply for the grants.

Grant funding levels are dependent on recycling program activities.

A base amount is provided to cover administrative and basic recycling program expenses and is dependent on the number of households in a community. A second level is targeted to specific grant projects. A third level, additional project funding, is tied to targeted projects such as multifamily recycling and away from home recycling.

Funds are used to administer the recycling program, conduct waste education in schools, and develop and promote ad-

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Six cities in Washington County will receive grants for more than $50,000 to increase recycling during 2015 and 2016. Other cities and townships including Marine and Scandia will receive grant funding in amounts less than $50,000. May Township did not apply.

ditional recycling opportunities for residents.

The sources of funding for the recycling grants program include a local

recycling development grant, which is a metropolitan landfill surcharge; SCORE funds, which are from the Select

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Time to go for a walk?

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ust before midnight on Aug. 22, I decided that it was too stuffy in the house and went downstairs to turn on the blower fan on the furnace.

As I came downstairs, I heard a series of what sounded like gunshots. My wife followed me downstairs and heard the sounds as well.

We went outside and saw that the large oak tree on the south side of the house had split and fallen in opposite directions. One half of the tree was resting in our back yard, the other half in our neighbors' yard. The area behind our back door was completely blocked.

Publisher After checking that our neighbors were OK, we were shaken but Tom Stangl grateful that the damage was contained and everyone was safe.

The next morning, we saw the extent of the damage and realized that we could no longer let our dogs out to the fenced in back yard.

So, it was once again time to get the leads and doggie bags and go for a walk.

My two dogs, George and Gracie, where found abandoned at six weeks old and we adopted them from a local shelter. We were told they were from the same mother, but had different fathers. Yorkie-Maltese and Yorkie Terrier mixes, the two are the size of large cats.

We have worked with them to get over their fear of other dogs and people, but still struggle to keep them calm on walks.

This all came flooding back to me last week as I began taking them for morning, noon and evening walks. On the first day, an empty bag of potato chips triggered their barking.

Yes, an empty bag of chips, rolling in the breeze was seen as a threat.

As the days have progressed, we seem to be building up a small amount of tolerance for people and other dogs. It is still a struggle to control the two as they pull for all they have as we walk. It is amazing how strong they are and how their leverage can pull.

Before we bought our home, I had to walk the dogs every day, logging at least two miles. This go round, I have a Jawbone bracelet that monitors my steps and my sleep. I have a goal of 4,500 steps, something that was difficult to achieve with the sedentary job I have at the paper.

Since the tree blew down, I have beaten the goal every day, averaging over 5,000 steps, which is over three miles. All of this because I need to walk my dogs and pick up their waste.

I guess the second silver lining in the tree fall is getting out and walking. The dogs get more exercise, I get more exercise and I have gotten to know some folks in the neighborhood.

By the time you read this, hopefully the tree has been removed and the dogs will once again have access to their back yard. I'm hoping to continue some of the walks, but I know that unless I am forced to do so, I will take the easy way out and simply open the back door.

But I have a feeling that George and Gracie will have different ideas. They know where the leads are stored, and will go to them and give me the look.

“Can we go for a walk?” their eyes will plead.

There's only so many times you can turn that down without feeling like the worst person on earth.

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.

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

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little east of Osceola is Lotus Lake, just off Hwy M. I remember when I became aware of Lotus Lake a number of years ago. It sat like a jewel in a picturesque valley, a deep blue diamond, surrounded by green fields, woods and wetlands. A little research told me that the lake had a tendency to winter kill but occasionally it produced some nice crappies and pike.

When I launched a canoe there one day years ago to explore I was taken aback by the very appealing dark, murky water.

Knowing that pike and crappies are the best survivors of winter kill lakes, I was not surprised to hear of anglers taking a few fish afWild River some ter the lake has survived winter kill problems for a few years. Carp have Trails also been an ongoing problem in the Jim Bennett lake and people think that may also lead to a problem with water quality.

D i the h negatives relating to fishing and its water Despite quality, Lotus Lake has one redeeming characteristic: its name sake, the Lotus Flower.

According to the DNR this beautiful wetland plant can be found throughout the Midwest and eastern United States. The large yellow flower that rises 10 inches above the surface and its 18" umbrella leaf make it easily distinguishable from the more common lily pads that lay flat on the water. The center of its hard seed pod looks like a huge saltshaker. The Lotus flower blooms from June until September and the flowers on Lotus Lake are not yellow but white!

When I first saw them years ago, I found most of them on the north shoreline but a few others spread around the lake. Standing above the water on that long stem

they look more like a flower that should be standing in a vase rather than in a lake.

With so many lakes in the Midwest having ordinary names like Bass, Round, Long or Big something or other, I was surprised to hear the name Lotus and then more surprised when I heard about how rare a plant that water flower is. In fact, of all the lakes I have fished in over 50 years, this lake is the only one I have seen with that unusual flower, hence its name.

The Lotus flower is part of ancient history and folk lore of India and ancient Egypt dating back to 2500 BC. One myth is about an ancient god, Sesen, who was a Lotus Flower, the symbol of sun, of creation and rebirth. He got that name because at night the Lotus flower closes and sinks below the surface and at dawn it rises and reopens. According to one creation myth a giant Lotus rose out of the watery chaos at the beginning of time. From that giant Lotus, the sun first rose from the Lotus flower on the first day of creation.

A symbol of Upper Egypt, the Lotus flower played a prominent role in the creation story that originated in ancient Heliopolis. It says that before the universe came into existence there was an infinite ocean of inert water which constituted the primeval being named Nun. Out of Nun emerged a Lotus flower, together with a single mound of dry land. The Lotus bloom open and out stepped the self-created sun god, Atum, as a child.

A slightly different version of the same creation story originated in Hermopolis. In that version the sun god who formed himself from the chaos of Nun emerged from a Lotus petal as Ra. The Lotus flower opened and closed each day, so when the god Ra returned to the Lotus each night it enfolded him. So, SEE BENNETT, PAGE 5

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aybe you have noticed that various restaurants are posting calorie values on their menus. Finally, or it’s about time, right? I don’t know if it will have a huge impact with the obesity problem we have here in the land of plenty, but I’m encouraged. For instance, at McDonald’s you can choose your daily caloric intake based on calories—not cravings or at least, Wild Chow you might think twice about orderLisa Erickson ing a 500 calorie froo, froo coffee drink with your 1,150 calorie Big Breakfast. I have to admit, this softens my heart (just a little) toward fast food establishments, knowing they are looking out for the public’s wellbeing and not just their pocketbooks. I foresee more healthy choices on many menus now that calories will be visible.

More and more food shows, food magazines, and “foodie” social media sites are reaching the masses with new ideas in the food industry. At the same time there is an increase in educating the public in health related matters too. I love seeing the two come together to help create a healthier generation.

I love food just as much as everyone, but being educated in healthy lifestyles and fitness will help us all make better choices over the course of a day—most of the time.

One thing I appreciate about our

community is the many people and organizations who are dedicated to healthy lifestyles. We have Osceola Medical Center, a state of the art medical facility with a fitness center and an outdoor exercise circuit. We have chiropractors who are leading healthy lifestyle seminars. We also have independent nutritionists and counselors ready to help, just look in the phone book.

A free Doc Walk on the Tewksbury Trail on Sept. 19 at 9:30 a.m. will be led by Nicole Johnson, PA-C from OMC. I encourage you to discover one of our many local trails and meet some folks who really care about staying healthy. All ages and abilities welcome. For more information check out the Osceola chamber at www.myosceolachamber.org Here are a few favorite healthy recipes. They are tasty, plus, they call for vegetables now available at local farmers markets, roadside stands, and grocery stores. Just because it’s labeled 'healthy' doesn’t mean it tastes bad! Hope your fall is full of healthy foods and fun!

Hope to see you on that Doc Walk!

These dishes are perfect for cool fall nights; pair with a salad and you will have a super healthy meal.

Roasted Root Vegetables ½ lb. parsnips, turnips, or rutabaga, cubed ½ lb. sweet potatoes, cubed ½ lb. multi colored potatoes, cubed ½ lb. carrots, sliced diagonally Cooking oil spray

Salt and pepper to taste Preheat oven to 400 degrees. On a large baking sheet spread out the vegetables and spray with oil and toss to evenly coat; salt and pepper to taste. Bake 40-50 minutes until potatoes are tender and golden brown on edges. Serve immediately. Serves 4.

Pan Seared Pork Medallions 1 pork tenderloin cut into 1” thick rounds (medallions) 2 tablespoons of olive oil ½ cup onion, chopped ½ teaspoon fresh minced garlic 1 tart apple, chopped 1 tsp good quality mustard like Dijon ½ cup dry white wine or apple juice Salt and pepper to taste Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Over high heat, heat oil in a large fry pan until hot. Salt and pepper pork, add pork to pan and sear each side. Remove pork and cover with foil over the top. Reduce heat and add onion, garlic, and apple to the pan, scraping up the bits of frond left over from cooking the pork. Cook until tender for about 5 minutes. Add wine and simmer on medium heat for 5 minutes more.

Add mustard and more salt and/ or pepper if needed. Return pork to the pan and simmer until pork is cooked throughout (no longer pink). Do not overcook. Spoon sauce over pork medallions. Serve with roasted root vegetables.

Serves 4

Standing up for rural postal delivery

BY MARIE POWELL CENTER FOR RURAL AFFAIRS

Post offices are crucial anywhere, but especially crucial in rural areas that depend on the postal service to stay connected through news delivery, services crucial to businesses, and, in some communities, a link to prescription drugs and other services.

The mail service has been in operation for 240 years. Every day, the Postal Service provides affordable, universal mail service to all — without using taxpayer dollars for its operation.

The Center for Rural Affairs has signed letters of support for continuing reliable, affordable 6-day mail delivery from the US Postal Service. Particularly for remote rural citizens, the service is a lifeline. Nearly 10,000 people have signed the pledge.

We also signed letters of support for two bi-partisan measures in the House of Representatives. One, HR 54, would restore service standards to those in use before last January's reductions. The combination of reduced service standards and closing mail-process-

ing facilities has left rural Americans and businesses experiencing the worst of mail delays.

The other House measure (HR 12) calls for maintaining 6-day mail service across the country. Small towns and rural communities in particular depend on this service as a link to prescription drugs and other vital services. Both measures passed in the House.

To pledge your support to save our public postal service visit: agrandalliance.org/pledge/ or www.cfra. org/standing-rural-postal-delivery.

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

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WINTER STORAGE Polk County Fair Park • 800 E. Louisiana St., St. Croix Falls, WI Secure indoor storage for all your valuables

Boats • Cars • Campers • Motorcycles Receiving units Saturday, Oct. 17 and 24 from 9 am - 3 pm (all storage on a first come, first served basis) For more info www.polkcountyfair.com/winter-storage or call Dale Wood 715-263-2784 or Karrie Melin Swenson 715-483-9797.

Make a Few Bucks!

We are looking for residents to help us with Wheels and Wings on Saturday, September 12.

Make up to $15 per hour.

If interested, please call Charity Mathis at Express Employment.

(715) 483-2541.

County updates cost-share policy

Municipalities and other local agencies could see lower costs for construction projects undertaken with Washington County, after recent updates to a policy that determines cost sharing for engineering, land and construction costs on projects undertaken by the county and local partners.

The policy will be implemented immediately.

Washington County has had a cost participation policy for highway projects since 1995. Since its adoption, no major revisions or other updates have been made to the policy.

In 2008, the county began a review of the policy and engaged local partners in drafting an updated policy to guide future projects. In 2013, the updated policy was tested on a highway project.

The outcome and feedback from local partners has been positive and supportive of the updated policy. County staff reviewed the final policy with local engineers in July.

The policy is a tool to determine the appropriate division of cost participation used by the county in funding cooperative roadway, traffic signal and bridge construction projects with partner agencies. It recognizes that the county projects require working with partners, and provides uniformity and consistency in cost sharing.

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as the ancient myths and fables symbolized change in that ancient world with the Lotus Flower, maybe our Lotus Lake will come

back to a healthier life as well.

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

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Summer’s last gasp: removing boat docks and draining swimming pools

BY ANGIE HONG EAST METRO WATER

I hate to admit that summer is coming to a close, but…there. I’ve said it. Summer is almost over. Sure, there will be a few more glory days, a few more trips out on the boat, and few more hours spent at the beach, but there is no use in denying that the end is near. As you begin looking forward to autumn’s wooly sweaters and more time spent on the land than on the water, consider two seasonal chores that could make a difference in next summer’s water fun: removing your boat dock for the winter, and draining your swimming pool or hot tub.

If you hire a business to remove your boat, dock, or lift make sure they are on the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) list of Permitted Service Providers. These providers have attended training on Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) laws and many have experience identifying and removing invasive species such as zebra mussels that frequently attach to docks, lifts and boats left in the water. In addition

to being listed on the DNR website, permitted providers should have a sticker in the lower driver's-side corner of their vehicle's windshield.

So, what happens if you pull your boat or dock out for the winter and discover that it has zebra mussels or aquatic plants attached? First, if your lake is not currently listed as infested and you find zebra mussels, you should contact the DNR. If you are storing your boat and equipment on-site at your home or property, you do not need a permit, even if your equipment has zebra mussels or other prohibited invasive species attached.

If you intend to transport your boat or equipment off-site for the winter, however, you may not transport it with zebra mussels, faucet snails, or aquatic plants attached, even if you intend to put it in storage for the winter. If you suspect that there may be invasive plants or zebra mussels attached, you will need to fully clean and remove all invasives or obtain a permit from the DNR authorizing transport of prohibited invasive species and aquatic plants.

On that note, what should you do with

aquatic plants or zebra mussels that you clean off your dock? One option is to compost them in your yard; this does not require a permit. If you wish to dispose of them off-site, however, you will need a permit from the DNR. Find more information about DNR rules regarding permitted service providers, and transportation of aquatic invasives at: www.dnr.state.mn.us/invasives/ aquatic.

Now is the time when most people drain their pools and hot tubs for the year. This can be a simple and harmless process, as long as you take the proper steps to ensure that the water is de-chlorinated so that it does not kill fish or plants. Because water from swimming pools and hot tubs often contains high levels of chlorine, bromine, and copper and has low pH levels, it is illegal to discharge this water to a municipal storm sewer system without first de-chlorinating.

Happily, there is an easy solution.

Simply stop adding chlorine and leave the water exposed to the air for three to five days until it becomes naturally de-chlorinated. You can also use

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de-chlorinating chemicals from a pool or spa supplier to remove the chlorine more quickly. Before dumping the water, use a test kit to ensure that it has been de-chlorinated to less than 0.1 mg/L of chlorine and has a pH range of 7-8., and consists only of water. Direct the water onto a vegetated surface so that as much as possible can soak into the ground (don’t flood your neighbor’s yard). Dispose of pool filters in your regular garbage and pour waste from pool filters and back wash systems into an indoor drain, not the storm sewer.

Angie Hong is an educator for East Metro Water - www.mnwcd.org/emwrep - which includes 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, West Lakeland, Willernie and 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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• Dodge Ball Tournament, 9;00 AM to 3:00 PM • Landlubber Car, Truck & Tractor Show • pirate booty Craft Vendors & Farmers Market • Boy Scouts selling their World Famous Tacos from 12:00 PM to 4:00PM. • Activities for Children • Walk the plank Dunk Tank

Locally Owned, Independent Nursery & Garden Center

• SawDust Scramble at 11 am

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

New Plant Introductions Beautiful Selection of Trees, Shrubs, Perennials & Annuals Great Selection of New Seasonal Gift Items Very Knowledgeable & Friendly Staff Abrahamson Nursery’s Annual

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Public invited to participate in St. Croix Watershed Plan

ST. CROIX FALLS, WI – The public is invited to comment on a strategic plan addressing aquatic invasive species (AIS) throughout the St. Croix River watershed.

The final two public meetings are scheduled for September 10th in Polk County and September 14 in Bayfield County.

The strategic plan outlines steps to prevent, contain, and control aquatic invasive species throughout the St. Croix watershed – from Moose Lake, MN to Cable, WI and all the way south to Prescott, WI. AIS in this region include zebra mussels, Eurasian water milfoil, purple loosestrife, bighead carp, and rusty crayfish.

The priority activities outlined in the strategic plan have been proposed in discussions between the St. Croix River Association, National Park Service, Minnesota and Wisconsin Departments of Natural Resources, St. Croix Watershed Research Station, representatives from counties and watershed districts, members of lake associations, and interested community members.

This plan is now available to the public for review. Local citizens, river users, government staff, business-owners, and any other interested parties are encouraged to attend

the meeting. To view a copy of the plan, visit www.stcroixriverassociation.org.

Details Public meeting – Polk County September 10, 2015 6-8 p.m.

Polk County Government Center, Balsam Lake Public Meeting – Bayfield County September 14, 2015 5-7 p.m.

Barnes Town Hall, Barnes, Wis. Questions? Contact: Angelique Edgerton, Invasive Species Coordinator (715) 483-3300 | angeliquee@scramail.com The St. Croix River Association works to protect, restore and celebrate the St. Croix River and its watershed. With an approach based on partnerships, the organization is working to realize a vision for the St. Croix as a place where rivers run free and clean, a diverse habitat sustains our unique and diverse flora and fauna, people have access to our National Park and the park flourishes, towns throughout the basin thrive, and people celebrate the river.

More information is available at www.stcroixriverassociation.org.

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Forest Lake FFA members developed and constructed this year’s Reserve Grand Champion Minnesota State Fair landscape display. The exhibit is located outside of the CHS Miracle of Birth Center and is open to fairgoers through Labor Day.

Local FFAers active at the State Fair The Forest Lake FFA’s competitive landscape display took Reserve Grand Champion honors at the 2015 Minnesota State Fair.

Students began planning and constructing the 14’ by 14’ display well before the fair to meet this year’s theme of a “Pathway Garden”.

The exhibit is located outside the CHS Miracle of Birth Center and the FFA Leadership Center through Labor Day. “We hope that fairgoers will stop by the display to see just one of the diverse learning opportunities available to students as part of the Forest Lake Agriculture Department course offerings,” said agriculture teacher and FFA advisor Veronica Ward.

“Students enjoy putting their skills and creative minds to the test in this competitive activity.”

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The project is an extension of classroom instruction as students spend summer hours in the Forest Lake Agricultural Education Department designing and building the exhibit.

The display is evaluated on artistic design principles, identification of plant material with growth and care information, and quality of construction.

Plants, materials and expertise were provided by Twin Lakes Landscapes of Columbus, Pro Care Companies of Forest Lake and Abrahamson Nursery of Scandia.

The local chapter is also represented in the FFA livestock show being held September 4-7 as junior Kyra Quillen will show sheep. Amanda Stafford is serving as an FFA Ambassador in the FFA Leadership Center during

the last weekend of the fair.

The Forest Lake Agricultural Education Department offers courses and internship opportunities in the Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources career pathway.

Students are also members of the Forest Lake FFA. The FFA mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.

For more information about the Forest Lake Agricultural Education Department and the FFA chapter contact an agricultural education instructor at (651) 9828495 or visit our website at www.

ForestLakeFFA.org.

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County approves Scientific & Natural Area in Scandia The Washington County Board of Commissioners approved the establishment of a scientific and natural area in Scandia Aug. 25.

The Trust for Public Land and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources have been working to establish a Scientific and Natural Area on the Crystal Springs property. The state requires formal county approval before the area can be established.

The property is a 38-acre parcel in Scandia near the St. Croix River northeast of the intersection at highways 95 and 97. It has high biodiversity, rare bird species, a waterfall and a winding stream. If acquired, the land will become known as the Crystal Spring Scientific and Natural Area. No county funds are requested or will be involved in this project.

Music Education grants to schools The St. Croix Valley Foundation is pleased to announce that the new online grant application is now available for Music Education Grants for K-12 students in St. Croix Valley schools.

The Music Education Fund of the St. Croix Valley Foundation was established by Nyda Swanson in 2002. The widow of Earl Swanson, former

CEO of Andersen Corporation, saw the St. Croix Valley Foundation as a way to enhance the quality of music education programs for children throughout the St. Croix Valley region’s schools.

The St. Croix Valley Foundation helped Nyda establish a special endowed fund that provides annual grants for music education activi-

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ties in perpetuity; SCVF distributes these grants each fall.

Public and private schools’ located in Washington and Chisago counties in Minnesota and Burnett, Pierce, Polk and St. Croix Counties in Wisconsin are eligible to apply. The grants range from $500 to $5,000 and are evaluated based on innovation, need, impact, goals, and budget. This year, the SCVF plans to award an estimated $35,000 in total to music education programs in the Valley.

Andy Kass, co-chair of SCVF’s Music Education grant panel, remarked “Since 2003, the St. Croix Valley Foundation has offered a competitive grant program for Music Education. During that period 133 grants have been awarded totaling close to $340,000. Grants have provided dollars for instruments, sheet music, new compositions, clinicians, technology, and joint school concerts among others. Some requests are innovative and others are needed to replace aging instruments that SEE MUSIC, PAGE 9

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OBITUARIES

Anderson, Donna Mae 4-10-1938 - 8-28-2015 Donna Mae Anderson, age 77, of Oak Park Heights formerly from Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota. She is preceded in death by her mother, Gertrude Long; husband, Larry; son, Keith Wild; brother, Gilbert Long; granddaughter, Stacy Norton. She is survived by her children, Cindy (Gordy) Berglof, Pamela Regan, Mike (Laurie) Anderson, Sandy (Gordy) Sather, Scott (Rachel) Anderson; special nephew, Shane (Lori) Anderson; eleven grandchildren; eight greatgrandchildren; sister, Lynn Glatzel; her loving buddy, Toby; many nieces, nephews, and friends.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, September 3, 2105 at Elim Lutheran Church, 20971 Olinda Trail, Scandia.

Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Wednesday at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake, and one hour prior to the service at the church. Private interment at Elim Lutheran Cemetery.

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can no longer be repaired. We want music teachers to request money for the things that will strengthen or improve their programs.

Receiving a SCVF Music Education Grant recognizes the commitment of that teacher and school to better their program. We have been

told that these grants help inspire both teachers and students alike to achieve more.”

The online application form is available on the St. Croix Valley Foundation website: w w w.scv fou ndation. org. Proposals may be submitted from now until September 30, 2015 and awards will be announced in December.

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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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Mike Trowbridge

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

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

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CONSTRUCTION

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O'DEA

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from 5x10 to 10x40

INSURANCE

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

JEWELRY

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

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

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

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Hours: Mon.-Thur. 9-7 Fri. 9-5; Sat. 8-3; Sun. Closed

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MORTGAGES MORTGAGE

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

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HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING Markgraf Mechanical, Inc.

WORKS Teri Zoch

INC.

Professional Mortgage Services

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

Scandia 651-433-4150

TRAILERS/REPAIR

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

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VETERINARIAN

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• Preventive Emerald Ash Borer treatments • Trimming • Removal • Consulting Scandia, Minn.

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HOURS: M-F 7:30 to 6 • SAT. 8 to 5

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300

Piano Tuning

For Sale

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

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

715-755-3377

352

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.

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.

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

157 Part Time Part-time scraper for 350 cow dairy. This is outside work with every other weekend off.

320-629-6605

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

715-294-2314.

452 Rentals/ Residential Cambridge, For Rent 3-BDRM, 1.5 BA home on 5 wooded acres. 3 car, deck, AC, on cul-de-sac avail. immed. $1,500 mo. + utils. $2,000 deposit, pets okay.

612-390-2578.

Cambridge/Dalbo area. For Rent 4-Bdrm, 1 1/2 bath home on 5 acres. 3 car, deck, ISD #911 avail. Oct. 1 $1500 mo. + utils, $2000 deposit, $50 app fee, pets ok.

612-390-2578

454

455

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Now accommodating 5th wheelers, boats and campers. 715294-3078 or 1-800282-8103.

Looking for available, tillable farmland to rent. Call-text-email Darek, 612-730-5941 darek@nielsenfarms. com

MINI-STORAGE SPECIALS: Only $25 security deposit. Three sizes available. 7'x10', 10'x20', 10'x24'. Call today for specials.

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

COLOR COPIES available at The Sun 108 Cascade St.

Osceola

RENTAL SPACE Mature adult woman seeks rental space: upper/lower space or home.

Reliable, trustworthy, quiet, payments on time. Non smoker. No pets.

Excellent references. Described as the Perfect Renter. Reading Therapist Stillwater to Forest Lake areas.

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EMS Director Full Time – 1.0 FTE (80 hours a pay period).

Hours are Monday – Friday and events as needed.

Bachelor’s Degree in a Healthcare field, or Business (or equivalent combination of education/experience) preferred. Paramedic Licensure required. CPR Instructor.

Requires excellent skills in planning, organizing, delegating, coordinating and collaborating.

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FULL TIME PM AND CASUAL RN/LPN Willow Ridge Healthcare, the premier provider of rehabilitation and long term care in Northwestern Wisconsin, currently has openings for RN & LPN (PM SHIFT and Casual Status) who share our passion for quality care. Must be able to handle fast-paced environment. Electronic medical record experience a plus. Must be committed to caring for the elderly and giving back to the community in a positive and nurturing environment.

For the right person we offer: -Competitive Wages - Flexible scheduling - 401K, Health and Dental Benefits, Vacation and Sick time If interested, please contact Stefanie Holmberg, Director of Nursing by sending resume by email, mail or apply in person to:

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Serving Marine on St. Croix, Scandia, May Township

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. Must be committed to caring for the elderly and giving back to the community in a positive and nurturing environment.

For the right person we offer: -Competitive Wages -401K, Health and Dental Benefits, Vacation, flexible scheduling -Team atmosphere -Renovated building If interested, please contact Stefanie Holmberg, Director of Nursing by sending resume by email, mail or apply in person to:

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

AUGUST 27 At 9:05 p.m. a burglar alarm sounded on Quant Avenue.

sistance was needed on Perkins Avenue.

At 2:20 p.m. theft was reported on Lofton and 238th Street.

speeding.

At 5:01 p.m. a vulnerable adult was reported missing on Oland Avenue.

AUGUST 26

AUGUST 29

At 5:26 a.m. a car vs. deer incident on St. Croix Trail was reported.

At 11:41 a.m. a medical call came from 220th Street.

At 1:57 p.m. a welfare check was needed on Olinda Trail.

AUGUST 27 At 2:03 p.m. a driver on Manning and Mayberry was stopped for speeding.

City of Scandia

AUGUST 24 At 7:31 a.m. a driver on Olinda Trail was stopped for speeding.

At 1:50 p.m. civilian as-

AUGUST 28 At 3:24 p.m. a driver on Olinda was stopped for

Town of May

AUGUST 27 At 8:45 a.m. public assistance was needed on the St. Croix River.

At 9:55 a.m. a road rage incident on 170th and Manning was reported.

At 5:44 p.m. a fire alarm sounded on Old Guslander Trail.

At 7:22 p.m. suspicious activity was reported on Ostrum Trail.

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AUGUST 29 At 11:12 a.m. a medical need at Ozark Avenue Court was reported.

At 2:54 p.m. a medical call came from May Avenue.

At 7:37 p.m. a domestic was reported on Old Guslander Trail.

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Saturday, September 12, 2015

Craft Fair at Mill Pond Park Friends Book Sale at Royal Credit Union

Spotlight on Area Businesses Bill’s Auto Body in good hands When Bill and Rene Waddell wanted to retire, they refused to leave Bill’s Auto Body in the hands of just anyone. Through a referral, they learned of a team of siblings running Fairway Collision Center in Vadnais Heights and, as it turned out, the timing couldn’t have been better.

Pam Caruth, Kevin Lund and Carey Lund — the latter two are identical twins — had been waiting for a good opportunity to expand. The siblings had grown into the Vadnais Heights body shop, taking over for their parents at the turn of the millennium. The Lund brothers’ sons, 21-year-old Connor Lund and 22-year-old Kollin Lund, have recently joined the family business as estimators.

“It’s been a family-run business,” said Caruth. “Our parents started it in 1975 and we took over 15 years ago. We’d thought about expanding to another location, but we wanted the right fit as well. Bill’s has a great reputation in Forest Lake. We run our businesses in a similar way.”

In preparation for the changeover, the Waddells and the siblings discussed and planned for months, checking along the way to make sure it was right for everyone. After the sale was official, the Waddells stayed on for a month, smoothing the final leg of the transition in early 2015.

Caruth said the shop would continue to be called Bill’s Auto Body for a while.

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“We’ll keep the name for a year or so to let people know that nothing is changing here,” she said. “Bill and Rene had a good thing going and we want to keep it that way, the same customer service and same great repairs.”

After a year, the name will likely change to Fairway Collision Center North.

Of working with her siblings, Caruth said, “We’ve been really fortunate that all three of us have different strong points.

We have our times just like any other partners would have, but we’ve worked together since high school and we’ve built communication with each other over the years. All in all it works very well.”

Osceola, Wisconsin Sept. 11-13, 2015

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TREE & SHRUB CARE 651-433-3613 Forest Lake • Assistance on Insurance Claims • Courtesy Cars/Rental Cars SERVING THE AREA SINCE 1978

Chuck and Megan Strike are graduates of U of M Forestry & Landscape Architect Degrees

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Financial Advisor

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12450 Morris Trail N Marine-On-St. Croix

Your Local Real Estate Agents!

UNSURE WHETHER YOU CAN RETIRE? LET’S TALK Heidi Gemuenden, AAMS®

BUILDERS

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