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Costa Rican coffee fills local cups
County will expand Big Marine Park Reserve Washington County will purchase three lots on Margo Avenue in Scandia, part of Big Lake Estates, for inclusion into the Big Marine Park Reserve. The County Board approved the $571,000 purchase June 26. The purchase is consistent with plans set out for the park reserve in 1989, and was initiated by the property owner. An appraisal was completed and reviewed by the County Board. The purchase price will be funded by Land and Water Legacy Program proceeds. A request will be made to the Metropolitan Council to reimburse the LWLP fund for 75 percent of the acquisition cost, or $428,250.
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Viviana Gurdian and her daughter, Helene Roquebert, with Willows Coffee at the Scandia Farmers Market.
In Scandia, Minnesota, there’s no such thing as a cup of locally grown coffee. But a Woodbury woman’s efforts to bring her family’s Costa Rican coffee to area residents is forging the next best thing: a local connection. “Coffee trends have changed a lot,” explains Viviana Gurdian of Willows Coffee, readying her display for the Scandia Farmers Market. “People want to know where their food and coffee are
coming from.” Gurdian sells her coffee at several area farmers markets, a career path she pursued after moving several times in connection with her husband's job. Eventually, her family landed in Minnesota. Before she began helping her father with marketing and sales, the fourth-generation owner of the family’s coffee farm had focused primarily on quantity.
She helped him steer his efforts toward telling the family’s story with an emphasis on quality. “I decided to give the coffee business a shot, going from farm to cup,” she says. “What I really love is that I can explain it to people. Since we’re so far away from countries that produce coffee, a lot of people are interested in understanding where the coffee SEE COFFEE, PAGE 2
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Pine Needles Pop Up Show Leigha Meredith, an artist in residence at the Pine Needles cabin this summer, displayed her work at the gazebo in Marine on St. Croix, June 21. Her work reflected things she'd seen during the residency, and many were made with found materials.
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The dairy industry has been affected by extended periods of low prices. The stress caused by low prices can affect health and decision making during these challenging times. To help dairy farmers cope with stress, the Four State Dairy Extension group will hold a webinar titled “Recognizing and Managing Stress in Dairy Farmers” at noon on July 10. Larry Tranel, dairy specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, and John Shutske, extension specialist with the University of Wisconsin, will focus on the mental health element of dairy farm stress. The webinar will provide information on how SUBSCRIPTIONS 651-433-3845 office@osceolasun.com
stress affects health and decision-making as well as ways to recognize stress. The webinar is sponsored by ISU Extension and Outreach, University of Minnesota Extension, University of Illinois Extension and University of Wisconsin Extension. To join the webinar log onto https://connect.extension.iastate. edu/isuedairy.
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COFFEE: local connection FROM PAGE 1
comes from. How the plantations are. What’s the difference between roasts? Why specialty coffee?” Gurdian can go on at length about the tiniest details that make a cup of coffee taste the way it does, from when the cherries are harvested to whether the beans are burned during the roast. It’s an opportunity she’s not ready to give up. “If my coffee is just at the store, who will explain that to people?” she asks. The family farm was founded a century ago by Gurdian’s great-great-grandmother, from whom Gurdian continues to draw inspiration. “For a woman 100 years ago managing a coffee farm, I think it was tough,” she explains. “That was really difficult for her. So I think, if she was able to do it, I can do it myself. I’m on a different end of the business, but I go to the farm often and help my dad. It’s closing the cycle.” Now, Gurdian’s own children help with the business. Her 10-year-old son assists with preparation at Viviana Gurdian home and her 12-year-old daughter comes to the farmers markets. “They don’t have [the family coffee farm] close by, but if they have the identity of where their origins are from that’s valuable for them to leverage and to know,” she says. “I feel so proud when my daughter says, ‘My grandfather owns the farm.’” It’s a fitting point for the surroundings. The Scandia market operates on the grounds of the Gammelgården Museum. Although dedicated to the Swedes who settled Scandia, the museum’s philosophy emphasizes the universal qualities embedded in immigrant experience and heritage. And in Scandia, a place where the old Swedes’ penchant for coffee is practically legend, this is about as local as a cup is going get.
“A lot of people are interested in understanding where the coffee comes from.”
Scandia Community Band announces summer concerts The Scandia Community Band will continue its traditional free band concerts the second Monday of each month this summer: July 9 and August 13. All concerts
are held at the Gazebo on the Green in Marine at 1:30 p.m. Bring a chair or blanket and a snack and get ready to Polka!
Scandia tennis courts under construction Reconstruction of Scandia’s municipal tennis court began June 27. Althugh reconstruction was expected to take only two days, weather permitting, the asphalt will take one week to cure and four weeks before posts can be installed, and the court painted for play. In the period between, the Public Works department plans to reset the basketball pedestal and purchase supplies needed to have the courts back in play. During this time, the Barton Johnson courts are available to the public.
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Marine Community Library Science and Art Camp During the second week of the Marine Community Library’s Science and Art Camp, children studied wildlife and planted seeds in Wilder Forest with the help of the Minnesota Food Association.
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JULY 4 Running Race The Marine 4th of July Race is a 4 mile running race and 2 mile run/walk to benefit the Marine on St. Croix Restoration Society. Sign up in advance online. There is a fee. Online registration closes July 2. Onsite registration at Hay Lake School Lions Pavillion in Scandia (start of race) July 4th from 7:30 - 8:45 am. Registration closes at 8:45 am. See website for more details, www. marine4thofjulyrace. com.
Zephyr Theatre The Zephyr Theatre in Stillwater will host an Ice Cream Social from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Complimentary root beer floats with Lift Bridge root beer and Nelson’s ice cream will be available. Get a tour of the new theatre-in-progress! The Zephyr theatre is located at 601 Main St. N. in Stillwater (former Zephyr Depot building). There is a fee. Bring a chair to watch the 10 p.m. fireworks from The Zephyr Theatre, or park and walk to Lowell Park for the fireworks display.
No Market Scandia Farmers Market takes a week off.
JULY 7 Universe in the Park The University of Minnesota Astronomy Department take you on a spectacular tour of the night skies at William O’Brien State Park. After a short talk, they will take you outside to view some of these celestial sights through telescopes. If cloudy, we will still have the indoor presentation. Meet at the Visitor Center at 8:30 p.m. This two-hour program is free, but an annual or daily Minnesota state park pass is required on all vehicles entering the park.
JULY 8 Bluebird Trails Join the naturalist at William O’Brien State
Park for a glimpse into the life of these muchadored birds. This program is great for both adults and kids, but be prepared to walk a mile with a small amount of elevation gain. Bring binoculars; a limited number will be available at the program. This program is free, but an annual or daily MN state park pass is required on vehicles entering the park. Meet in the visitor center at 11 a.m. Program goes until 12:30 p.m.
JULY 9 Music at the gazebo The Scandia Community Band will play a free band concert at the Gazebo on the Green in Marine at 1:30 p.m. Bring a chair or blanket and a snack and get ready to polka!
Stillwater Critical Thinking Club Topic: How the Radical Rich Destroyed America. The destruction of America may be a radical idea to you, but it’s real for millions of Americans whose jobs have been displaced by offshoring or outsourcing, or those who struggle with layers of debt. We are no longer a nation based on individual rights and the opportunity for every American to rise to the limits of his or her potential. What can we do about it? Come and see. Speaker: Jack Carter, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Family Means Building - 1875 Northwestern Avenue, Stillwater.
JULY 10 Dog Walk Join Tim Johnson, DVR, will meet at 5:30 p.m. behind the BP station in Osceola to walk the Falls Bluff Loop. Leashed dogs are welcome but not necessary. Level: Uplifting.
JULY 11 Give blood at the market The Scandia Farmers Market will host a mini One Stop Donation Drop. Donate blood to the American Red Cross
from noon to 6 p.m. at the Scandia Community Center. From 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., bring non-perishable food, adult-size jeans (washed), egg cartons, canning jars, eye glasses, hearing aids and wire hangers, ankle crew socks for men and women, cookie sheets and towel sets. Also: fresh produce and handmade items. Gammelgården Museum (20880 Olinda Trail).
JULY 12 Marine Library Story Time Guest host Kathy Carroll, retired educator, will focus on butterflies. Learn about the typical four-stage insect life cycle. Free, all-ages, 10 to 11 a.m. at the Marine Gazebo (rain location: Marine Village Hall).
Writers Group At Osceola Public Library, 5-7 p.m. For mutual encouragement and feedback for amateur writers. FFI: barbaraywetzel@ gmail.com
JULY 16 St. Croix & Namekagon with Craig Blacklock Nature photographer, Craig Blacklock, introduces his new book, “St. Croix and Namekagon Rivers — The Enduring Gift,” created in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. Limited seating. Reserve your free seat at www. brownpapertickets.com/ event/3448805 starting June 9. Exhibit and books signing, 5 p.m. at Judd Street Exchange (101 Judd Street, above Marine General Store). Program, 7 p.m. at Marine Village Hall (121 Judd Street). Doors open at 6:30 pm. Program Host: Marine Community Library, MarineCommunityLibrary.org, co-sponsored by St. Croix Valley Camera Club, www. stcroixvalleycameraclub. com. *A portion of print sales to benefit Marine Community Library.
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Pie and Ice Cream Social The Osceola United Methodist Church will be having their annual pie and ice cream social rom 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Includes BBQ, chips, pickle, pie and ice cream and beverages. Music by Terry Rader.
JULY 19 Marine Library Story Time Guest host Christine Maesky and family will bring goats to story time. Learn about them, pet them and feed them. Free, all-ages, 10 to 11 a.m. at the Marine Gazebo (rain location: Marine Village Hall).
JULY 21 Dalapalooza One of two opportunities to paint your own Dala horse at Gammelgården Museum (also Aug. 10). Event also includes lunch, story time and games. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Adult WITH child; children must have completed first grade. Register in advance at gammelgardenmuseum. org/events.
JULY 23 Little Immigrants Camp See what it was like to be a child coming from their homeland country to America. Make a play house, learn games they played, make a craft, and even see what it was like to be in school. If you choose, dress like children did in pioneer days. 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. ($15, 4 to 7 years old). Advance registration required: gammelgardenmuseum.org/events.
JULY 24-25 Comin’ to Amerika A two-day summer camp where young people experience what it may have been like to be an immigrant in the mid 1800s. Participants become a member of a family and work together to meet new challenges. Dressed as an immigrant, they will meet new friends during their travels to
Do you have a family member with memory loss who lives in a care facility? The University of Minnesota is examining the effects of an educational program to support family members with a loved one in a care facility. It will be led by a trained coach. Learn more about participating in this free study by contacting Professor Joe Gaugler at 612.626.2485 or gaug0015@umn.edu.
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Amerika. Camp alumni are encouraged to attend as they now are the sponsors for the new immigrants as they settle into their new life in America. Each year the program has new twists and turns. 10-3pm $45/ child, $35/member price. Must have completed first grade. Advance registration required: gammelgardenmuseum. org/events.
ONGOING Stillwater support group for families NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental Illness) sponsors free support groups for families who have a relative with a mental illness. The group meets on the first and third Mondays of each month, 6:30 to 8 p.m., at the Stillwater Library, 224 Third St. N., in Margaret Rivers Room A. Use the Third Street entrance and free parking ramp. FFI: Call Marie or Bob at 651-770-1436.
Alcoholics Anonymous AA Big Book Study: Mondays, 7 p.m., at Elim Lutheran Church, Scandia, in Room LL2 (lower level 2). Enter through the preschool door.
Tri-County Seniors (50+) DFL Luncheon Meeting (Eastern Anoka, Southern Chisago, & Northern Washington County’s) 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. (First Tuesday of each month) Vannelli’s By The Lake Restaurant Broadway & 55 - So. Lake Street. Forest Lake, MN 55025 For more information email: ckgenz@msn. com or call 763-227-7536.
Camera Club The St. Croix Valley Camera Club meets the third Monday of each month, 7 p.m. at the Chicago County Government Center in Center City. The group will not meet July 2018. Meetings typically include a presentation by a professional or award-winning photographer, followed by more casual time for discussion. Photographers of
all interests and abilities are welcome.
Swedish Language Class
April 16 through May 21 at Gammelgården Museum. Three levels ($60). For more information or to register, contact Signe at (651) 429-1012 or email pfluegel@att.net. The fall session will be held September 10 through November 12 (sign up at above contact).
Annie’s Coffee Party Three course coffee party. Reservations are required and close the Wednesday of the week of the event ($15/person). Please call 651-433-5054 to inquire about available space. FFI: gammelgardenmuseum.org/events. Thursday, May 10, 10 a.m. (new date) • Thursday, May 17, 10a.m. (new date) • Saturday, September 8, 10 a.m. • Saturday, October 13, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. • Saturday, November 10, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. • Saturday, December 1, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. • Saturday, December 8, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Bluegrass and Lemonade in the Shade A lazy Sunday afternoon of pickin’, plunkin’ and harmonizin’. June through September on the fourth Sunday of the month (June 24, July 22, August 26, September 23), 1 to 4 p.m. Free lemonade in the shaded back yard of the Gammelgården. Bring an instrument or just enjoy listening! In case of rain, meet inside the Välkommen Hus. (Guided tours of the five historic buildings are offered at 1 and 2:30 for $7. Purchase tickets in the Butik gift shop.)
Scandia Community Band concerts The Scandia Community Band will continue it’s traditional free band concerts the second Monday of each month this summer: May 14, June 11, July 9 and August 13. All concerts are held at the Gazebo on the Green in Marine at 1:30 p.m. Bring a chair or blanket and get ready to Polka!
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he little league baseball season is winding down, following a frenzy of games during the month of June. Hats off to the volunteer coaches, parents and players, all who put in a great deal of time and effort during this season. Baseball is one of the games that requires a great deal of practice to become really good, as is the case with nearly anything in life. Like any team sport, it teaches the value of individual achievement, as well as the necessity for teamwork. These are timeless lessons that will help our children throughout their lives. One of the harder lessons to learn is how to win and lose graciously. Sportsmanship is a Publisher character trait that is, in my opinion, undervalued in our society, Tom Stangl even though every effort is made throughout childhood to instill the value. I have nothing but admiration for the athletes who go out and compete. I had a very short lived baseball career in Little League. Never quite got the hand-eye coordination down when it came to batting, and fielding — well, let’s just say it wasn’t my strong suit, either. After getting assigned to my team — I was a Cub — it was time to begin practice. Batting practice, fielding practice, sliding practice, you name an aspect of the game, we practiced it. Due to the sheer number of children involved, there was little opportunity to spend additional time with the ones who excelled or the ones who needed help. It was a production line, and it kept moving. When it came time to assign positions, I was named shortstop. This is an important position, one that requires a good field of vision, awareness of the runners and the ball and the various scenarios and the best responses to them. I was doomed. Thankfully, the coach saw that if his team had hopes of winning, he would need a different shortstop and I was moved to the outfield. I began in left field, and was soon moved to right field, DEEP right field, the place where Babe Ruth might hit the ball, providing he was alive and happened to stop by and pinch hit. Thankfully, the Babe was dead and I didn’t have to worry about fielding anything, unless the unthinkable happened and a ball would get by two other players, which it didn’t. Deep right field is a peaceful place. Not much happens, and the mind of a young boy does tend to wander. It’s difficult to stay involved in the game when, if the wind is in the right direction, you can’t even hear what’s going on. I did remember to come in to the dugout when the other team came out to field. Batting, as may have guessed by now, wasn’t my strong suit. I would swing on pitches that I shouldn’t, pass on ones that I should. This is not a recipe for success at bat. I may have gotten on base on balls by accident once or twice. Despite my less than sterling contributions, the team went undefeated. Sometimes, the remainder of the team can pick up the slack and carry a clueless member. The Cubs that season were such a team. There’s a special place in heaven for Little League coaches. 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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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Safety for Our Children in Schools — Part Two We need to spend more time and energy on mental health for our students. This could start in schools with
therapists and psychiatrists visiting classrooms and talking about mental health. While at the school, they should be checking with teachers and administrators about students who are suffering from mental health issues. Counselors and psychiatrists would visit with these
students and contact the parents with a referral if need be. In addition, we need comprehensive anti-bullying policies in schools. We need real ways of reporting it in all its many forms: physical, social, emotional, psychological, Internet and sexual harassment.
There are three groups involved in bullying: the bullies, the bystanders, and the victims. Each one of the three groups need to be counseled and taught skills to deal with their problems. When there is a bullying incident, volunteers SEE LETTERS, PAGE 6
Finally, some good news about small papers
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little good news floated into my email box last week. “Still kicking,” reads The Economist headline. “Small-town American newspapers are surprisingly resilient. Reports of their death have been greatly exaggerated.” Cue sounds of jubilation. Reading on, turns out most of the papers that have folded since 2004 are in counties with more than 100,000 people. Now that’s sad news, obviously, for many. But it does seem to offer a backhanded sort of security for papers like ours. The Economist piece cites two reasons for the resilience of small-town newspapers: support from readers Editor and from advertisers. (In other Suzanne Lindgren words, “viewers like you.” That’s it.) “Small communities rally round
their newspapers in ways that bigger ones do not,” the report reads, “with rates of loyalty twice that of readers of national or regional papers, according to research by Penelope Muse Abernathy of UNC.” In one case, readers saved a small paper in New York state, supporting subscriptions with at an increased rate or as much as they felt they wanted to give. As for the second item, advertising, community papers still excel at connecting customers to local businesses. “Businesses in small communities know that every reader of a local paper is a potential customer,” the report reads, “and advertise accordingly.” In this sense, the paper is a critical conduit between independent businesses to those who can use their services. As a bonus, customers who spend locally impact the larger community. Studies show SEE LINDGREN, PAGE 5
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Tips to making delicious ice cream at home
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ce cream is a favorite dessert across the globe. The average American consumes more than 23 pounds of ice cream per year, says the International Dairy Foods Association. Even though a trip to the local ice cream parlor can yield many different opportunities to indulge, making ice cream at home is easier than one may believe. Also, creating homemade ice cream can be a fun way to experiment with unique flavors and textures. It is easy to customize concoctions based on what everyone likes best. Making ice cream also is a fun way to bring the family together with the reward of a tasty prize for all of the effort. Here are some tips for making ice cream at home. • Buy quality ingredients. Choose fresh, high-quality ingredients. Real vanilla beans or extract can produce better flavor than imitations. Select in-season berries and other fruits and, if possible, use organic milk. All of these ingredients will blend together for fresh flavor. • Freeze equipment early. Cold equipment is necessary to produce ice cream. Store the bowls of an ice cream maker in the freezer to keep them frozen and ready for when the mood strikes to make a batch of ice cream. • Avoid ice crystallization. According to Food 52, a foodie equipment and recipe resource, ice crystals in the ice cream can ruin texture by making ice cream crunchy. Freezing ice cream quickly at very cold temperatures is essential. That means freezing the bowl and keeping the ingredient mix cold. Spinning the ice cream and transfering it quickly to the freezer helps keep ice crystals small. • Keep mix-ins small. Mix-ins, like cookie pieces or cake crumbs, can add a different dimension to ice cream. Chill the ingredients and make sure they are small (roughly the size of chocolate chips). Add them after the ice cream is entirely frozen. • Watch alcohol usage. Alcohol can create a tipsy ice cream experience, but adding too much can interfere with ice cream’s ability to freeze. Therefore, use alcohol sparingly. • Store ice cream smartly. According to David Lebovitz, author of “The Perfect Scoop,” store ice cream in a shallow container to keep it softer. Also, cover the surface of the ice cream with plastic wrap to prevent ice crystals from forming. Homemade ice cream will last for roughly a week in the freezer. Making ice cream can be a challenging but rewarding endeavor.
LINDGREN: Good news about the community rag FROM PAGE 4
that for every $100 we spend locally, $68 stays in the community. If the same $100 is spent at a national chain, just $43 recirculates locally. Community papers are also trying new methods of advertising including digital ads, events and sponsored content. And some are seeing growth from these efforts. The industry may be adjusting to the changing technological and economic landscape. Still, The Economist article acknowledges, “the survival of small-town newspapers in America is far from guaranteed. The towns they serve are growing older and thinning out as working-age Americans migrate from small towns to cities, often never to return. Mandatory advertising by local government, a significant source of revenue, is increasingly under attack as state legislatures try to save money. Tariffs on imported Canadian newsprint have raised costs.” Ironically, the small-town paper may be in a stronger position than its metropolitan brethren. It’s good news with a few qualifications. But I’ll take it. (Thanks, Tom Warth, for sending this article my way!) I welcome your response to this editorial column: editor@countrymessenger.com.
Strike two! Pandemonium reigns in Valley grudge match
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t has been 18 years since the unforgettable match between the Valley King Pins and the Pleasant Hill Strike Force and for the life of me I still can’t figure out how they fit 237 fans, plus several infants, into that four-lane bowling alley. I was one of the lucky ones. Mary Ann Tinkersley and I were on our third “official” date that night, and like many Columnist others, we were rife with anticipaKevin Slimp tion. My plan had been to buy two chili dogs, chips and sodas before the first game, but the line at the concession stand made that an impossibility. Chester Fleenor, Valley Lanes owner, had anticipated a big crowd, but he never dreamed nearly 200 good folks of the Valley would show up, in addition to more than 30 fans who came to cheer on the Strike Force. He and his daughter, Kari Lynn, manned the stand alone, leaving Chester’s son, Phil, to oversee the equipment. This was no night to have a problem with the pins or scoreboards. Too much was at stake. There were three primary reasons for the huge turnout. First, everyone in the Valley had heard the story of Elbert Lee Jones taking on the entire foursome of Strike Force behemoths in an act of sheer bravery and loyalty to his home town. Even though it had been 20 years, the wounds were still fresh. Second, Raymond Cooper’s return to anchor the bowling team brought out many of his loyal fans, eager to see their champion single-handedly run the evildoers from Pleasant Hill straight back
from where they came. To the Valley faithful, the Strike Force team was anything but pleasant. Third, there were those who thought A.J. Fryerson might show up. He was normally the anchor of the King Pins and if he was alive, he would surely make his way to Valley Lanes to lead his team to victory. As the giant clock directly above the dividing line between lanes 2 and 3 struck 7 o’clock, it was clear to everyone A.J. wouldn’t be defending the honor of our town. There was an almost deafening roar as the Lennox Valley squad was introduced. Earl Goodman was the first to wave to the crowd as his name was called and he would be the first to roll for the King Pins. Next was Perry Pratt, owner of Valley General Store. In years past, Marvin Walsh would have been the third bowler introduced, but after his 65th birthday he turned the duties over to Billy Joe Drury. Billy Joe kept to himself mostly and was a bit gruff for someone who grew up in the Valley, but he was a good bowler and the fans cheered as he painstakingly raised his hand just above his waist. The loudest cheers of the night were reserved for Raymond Cooper, wearing his orange-striped yellow shirt, which happened to be the school colors of the defunct Lennox Valley High School, along with an “aw shucks” smile while soaking in the adulation. The crowd grew silent as Earl Goodman rolled the first ball, a “flat ten.” In bowling lingo, that is a ball which knocks down all but the ten pin, leaving the six pin lying in the gutter. It felt as if the entire Valley cheering squad breathed a sigh of relief. The first bowler for Pleasant Hill rolled a “flush,” meaning all
ten pins landed in the pit. Any experienced bowler knows a flush strike is technically perfect. The Strike Force loyals cheered in anticipation of a sweeping victory. What happened next is second-hand information. The line to the concession stand had finally shortened to three deep and I made my way to buy those chili dogs and sodas. Just as I was handing $3 to Mr. Fleenor, I heard a deafening roar. I turned to look, but everyone in the crowd was standing and yelling, keeping me from seeing what was happening. The commotion continued for what seemed like several minutes, but probably lasted no more than 15 or 20 seconds. By the time I made my way close enough to see what was transpiring, Billy Joe was lying flat on the ground and emotions ranged from concern for Billy’s safety, to jubilation among the Pleasant Hill crowd who sensed a forfeit, to bewilderment among the remaining King Pins. Harsh words were being exchanged between the two teams but the roar of the crowd drowned them out. Finally, the Strike Force gathered their equipment and walked out to a chorus of boos from Lennox supporters. Raymond made his way to the concession stand, taking Mr. Fleenor’s microphone in his hand. “Be sure,” Raymond said, “to pick up a copy of the Lennox Valley Patriot this Tuesday for a full report of what just transpired. Iris Long, still in her seat just behind lane 4, dropped her reporter’s pad, briefly stunned. “Tuesday,” she whispered to herself, “One day before Hometown News.” Learn more about the good folks at lennoxvalley.com.
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’ve always been fascinated with sailing. Images of large white sails set to capture the wind powering large ships through rough seas quickly and silently with the wind at your back was something I always wanted to do. You see them occasionally on our lakes but more on the bigger bodies of water like the St Croix River below Hudson, Lake Pepin on the Mississippi River and at one of my favorite places, Lake Superior at Bayfield, the gateway to the Apostle Islands. There have been times when I just wanted a sail when I was tired from paddling a canoe or kayak. Long trips in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area when we’ve had a good wind at our backs have been times when thoughts and conversations with paddling partners brought on thoughts of sails to make life a bit Wild River easier, exciting and fun. We wondered if an umbrella would work. Trails You would think somebody would have already thought of something. Jim Bennett Someone had. I was able to find one that fit my needs and another that impressed me on a sea kayak. I watched videos of sea kayaks with single sails on a small pop up mast that moved the sleek sea kayaks along at rapid speeds off the rocky shores of New Zealand. The other style that I now have is called a wind paddle sail. The round designed sails look like an umbrella with a see through vinyl window across the middle of the sail. They seem to most commonly come in a 42 inch width that has several small ropes and loops that hold it to your craft with two you use to steer with. The main line attaches to the deck in the middle of the sail at the bottom with two more lines attached
on the lower right and left sides of the wind sail at 5 o’clock and 7 o’clock locations. Those 2 lines allow you to tack using the wind after the center line is freed up or not freed up with a strong wind at your back. There are two more lines, steering lines on the upper corners of the sail at 10 o’clock and two o’clock. The only problem I found with this design is that you need two hands to run the ropes that are easy to reach. But steering with a paddle is hard when you need to adjust your direction. I do have one advantage with my Ocean Kayak Prowler Trident with a foot control rudder that allowed me to steer hands free. I’m sure it would all be easier to steer with a paddle and practice. I thought of a few modifications using deck loops for tie downs and carabineers to attach to the ropes to help in steering that would free up hands. Bottom line is I was able to sail and tack the first time out in light winds. My kayak cut through the water easily with no experience at all sailing. I was even able to tack and use cross winds to direct my sailing ship as I wanted. I’m just glad no one I knew I was watching. Jim Bennett is an outdoorsman who lives and worked in the St. Croix River Valley and can be reached at jamesbennett24@gmail.com
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Board proclaims Aug. 24 American Legion Day The Washington County Board of Commissioners proclaimed Aug. 24 as American Legion Day in Washington County June 19. The American Legion, Department of Minnesota, wishes to recognize Minnesota veterans who have sacrificed their time, skills, service, and lives to defend liberty and country since the Civil War. The American Legion, the state's largest veterans organization, is nearing a century of service to veterans, youth, and communities. The American Legion and its members have put millions of volunteer hours, plus talents and treasure into projects that have made Minnesota and Washington County a better place to live.
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with armbands that say “peace” immediately take out their phones and videotape it and call the universal number that alerts all of the faculty and staff to immediately come to that spot and stop the bullying process. A bully is immediately given a week suspension. The student who committed the bullying is invited to the office with his parents to apologize to the person they bullied. Then they would be transferred to another school with a direct recommendation of receiving counseling. The victim needs to be counseled and taught self-defense techniques to handle all of the different types of bullying. Jerald Haley Stillwater
Voting opens for Aug. 14 primary Thanks to a law passed in 2014, Minnesotans have the opportunity to begin voting by mail or in person 46 days ahead of an Election Day. For the Aug. 14 primary, that day is June 29. The law was authored by then state representative, and current Secretary of State, Steve Simon. He was inspired to put “no excuse absentee balloting” into place by his father who had a medical condition that left in question if he would be able to get out to vote on Election Day. Simon was concerned not only for his father, but other Minnesotans who might have a difficult time getting to the polls to vote because of transportation or fami-
ly issues. Prior to the law a person could vote early, but needed to provide an excuse as to why he or she could not vote on Election Day. With the new system, no excuse is needed. People no longer have to worry about wheels, work or weather when it comes to casting their ballot to make their voice heard. Under no excuse absentee balloting, people have the option to vote by mail or in person. Instructions on how to vote by mail can be found on the Secretary of State’s website at mnvotes.org. People can also vote at their county courthouses during regular business hours. Voting is also available the weekend before the election, as well as the Monday before Election Day. For the primary that is Monday, Aug. 13. Many cities also offer the opportunity to vote in person. Minnesota has a long tradition of civic engagement and high voter turnout. With many statewide and local races on the primary ballot this year, many are expecting the highest primary voting numbers in years. If you will be on vacation, have family obligations or just are not sure where you will be and if you can vote in person Tuesday, Aug. 14, please take advantage of this chance to make your voice heard. No excuse absentee balloting will give you a voice during this important election year where so much is at stake. Ken Martin DFL Chairman
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Historical Society hires three interns The Washington County Historical Society announced last week the hire of three college interns to receive hands-on training in public history. The interns learn the basics of operating museums, research and special events. Rachel Farnham is a Washington County native, growing up in the Afton/Lakeland area. She received her B.A. in English and History at UW-Eau Claire and is continuing her education at St. Catherine University in St. Paul. There, she will work on her Master’s in Library and Information Science (LIS) with an emphasis on Archival Studies. She looks forward to using her archival skills this summer in the research center. Katie Hutton is a senior at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. She is majoring in anthropology and psychology with an emphasis in archaeology and biological anthropology. She moved to Stillwater with her family in 2013 and attended Stillwater Area High School. Hutton says she is excited to be an intern because she gets the opportunity to learn the rich history of Stillwater and the surrounding communities while working in a museum. She also enjoys giving tours and brings her robust experience from her time volunteering at the
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James J. Hill house in St. Paul. Emily Toensing is a history major and museum studies minor at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. She hopes to go into a career that involves exhibit design, installation, and interpretation. Her hobbies include outdoor hiking and exploring, crafting, puzzles, basically anything that involves discovery or imagination. Emily hopes to learn from this summer internship with WCHS how house museums are interpreted. The three interns will be work-
ing at the Historical Society sites throughout the county including the Eder School at the Oakdale Nature Center and will be operating the WCHS Booth at the Washington County Fair in early August. “We are fortunate to been able to do this for the last 17 years,” says Brent Peterson, executive director of the Society, “The difficulty of doing this program is that there are so many qualified students that apply – it’s tough to pick just three every year!”
County Board approves request for federal funds for transportation projects The Washington County Board of Commissioners approved a request for funding by the federal government for local transportation projects June 19. The Regional Solicitation for federal transportation project funding is part of the Metropolitan Council's federally-required transportation planning process for the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area. The program rules are established by the U.S. Department of Transportation and administered locally. Every two years, the Regional Solicitation process allocates federal transportation funds to locally-initiated projects to meet regional transportation needs. The Metropolitan Council works with the Transportation Advisory Board to review and allocate these funds. As authorized by the most recent federal surface transportation funding act, FAST ACT, projects will be selected for funding available in 2022-2023. Projects that will be submitted for consideration are: ·trail segment implementation of the Central Greenway Regional Trail along County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 19 (Woodbury Drive) between 80th
Street and the entrance of Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park and the segment along CSAH 19 at Dale Road extending 3,000 feet south in the City of Cottage Grove; ·trail improvements and American with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant enhancements along existing trails along CSAH 12 (75th Street North) from CSAH 29 (Hilton Trail) to CSAH 15 (Manning Avenue) in the cities of Grant and Mahtomedi; ·trail implementation along CSAH 38 from the pedestrian bridge crossing Highway 61 to the Wakota Bridge in the City of Newport; ·construction of a roundabout at CSAH 19 (Keats Avenue) and CSAH 10 (10th Street) in the City of Lake Elmo; and ·construction of the roadway lanes on the Helmo-Bielenberg bridge over Interstate 94 in collaboration with the Gold Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) guideway in the cities of Oakdale and Woodbury. The applications will be evaluated during the last half of the year, and the Technical Advisory Board will make recommendations for project funding in January 2019.
County Board proclaims July as Park, Recreation Month in county The Washington County Board of Commissioners proclaimed July as Park and Recreation Month in Washington County June 26. Each year since 1985, Americans have celebrated national Park and Recreation Month during July to recognize the importance of parks and recreation in establishing and maintaining the quality of life for and contributing to the physical, economic, and environmental well-being of communi-
ties. This year’s theme is "Parks and Recreation: A Lifetime of Discovery." As an incentive to discover Washington County parks and trails, the "Passport to Parks" program encourages park visitors to explore at least five parks to receive a Washington County patch. Another promotion offered to park visitors is "Free Tuesdays." On the first non-holiday Tuesday of each month, purchasing a vehicle permit is not required to visit a coun-
ty park. The next "Free Tuesday" is August 7. Washington County Parks offer beaches on both lakes and the St. Croix River, as well as the Swim Pond in Lake Elmo Park Reserve. Campgrounds – modern, rustic, and group – are also available in county parks. Residents may use picnic pavilions and picnic areas in the parks, and trails are available for hiking and biking throughout the parks. Fishing piers, boat launches, and small
watercraft launches allow access to water sports, and parks have large playgrounds. Programs offered in the parks include naturalist-led campfire programs, birding, fitness hikes, archery, yoga, and stand-up paddleboarding. The next major event at Washington County Parks will be the ice cream social 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 19, at the Historic Courthouse in Stillwater.
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St Croix Fat Cat Triathlon The Saint Croix Fat Cat Triathlon paddles it way into its 5th year on July 14, 2018. Registration is open until midnight July 6. Local residents are encouraged to sign up solo, with a friend, or with two friends as a relay team. If not racing, please consider spectating by cheering or playing music along the route and then joining the fun at Lions Park finish area. There will be music, food, sodas, beer & just good general socializing. Finishers begin coming approximately 9:30 AM through noon with awards and raffles to follow.
Berchem. The Lions would like to thank in addition to the Country Messenger and all the businesses that advertise here the following list of event sponsors: The Brunfelts of Keller Williams Premier Realty, Brookside Pub-Scandia, Buerkle Honda, Chilkoot Café & Cyclery, Fleet Farm, InstaTrim, Johnson/Turner Legal, McCullough & Sons Well Drilling, Meister’s Bar & Grill-Scandia, Olson’s Sewer Service & Excavating, Scandia Heating & A/C, Security State Bank & Insurance Agency, Wild River Fitness, Vannelli’s by the Lake. The Club has also
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The event is organized by the Scandia-Marine Lions club and more specifically Lions Ross Brunfelt, Dave & Janeen
received four private donations this year and receives much additional support from in-kind sponsors such as Rapid
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Press Printing, Big Apple Bagels, Forest Lake Cycle & Skate and Lakes Area Health Center. Fleet Farm is once again the Flagship Sponsor of the event and additionally donates a kayak to be given to one lucky racer via bib number drawing. In addition to a few local scholarships given to graduating seniors, the event’s proceeds will benefit two veterans support organizations local to MN – Operation 23 to Zero (www.op23tozero.com) and The Eagle’s Healing Nest (www.eagleshealingnest.org) . The club’s own online presence can be found at www.scandiamarinelions.org and www.stcroixfatcat.com . “We met as a group & discussed different places the money could go this year,” says Brunfelt,
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“and in the end these two groups stood out as very worthy – I won’t try to explain it all, but a few of us met with Amanda Peters from op23 and then toured the Nest with Melanie Butler and to say it was humbling may be an understatement. Everyone knows what an issue veteran suicide is and to see these groups and what they do to support service members and their families who are suffering, was just inspirational. We can help them in our own small way through our Lions service. And the local educational scholarships – well, our club has been doing that for years.” He reports that so far there are more than 170 racers signed up which puts them on pace, typically between 200-250 in
total. The racers come from six different states and are of ages 13-77 years old. “That’s one of the great things about our event – not just the unbelievable route and scenery, but with the paddle format and ability to team up – it brings in a lot of first-timers, kids, multi-generation teams; yet it is challenging enough for the elite athletes. Ever tried running up to Scandia from the river? I’d have to walk the hills myself right now, and some do.” The event runs annually the second Saturday of July. Cost (ranges from $55-89 depending
their bibs & timing chips and fried catfish plus other goodies after the race), racer shirt, and drawings for raffle prizes which in the past have included a kayak from Fleet Farm and custom fishing pole from Thorne Bros. “We just want to thank the city and communities overall for embracing this event! So many help and not just Lions; I bet we have as many non-Lion volunteers and that’s needed – just too many to list. We hope it continues on but at the same time it’s a lot of work (laughs) so if anyone reading this is
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Fat Cat Race Details Entry fee includes an event T-shirt, bib and timing chip, pre-race pasta dinner, and post-race snacks. Prizes will be awarded to top finisher in each age group for solo division and top overall teams in the tandem and team relay divisions. Each participant can use bib tear-off for post-race food & beverage with awards to be announced following All participants must be 12 years of age or older on race day.Age Groups for Solo Division are 12-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+. No age groups for tandem and team relays, but there will be awards for male, female, and co-ed teams.
Non-rental racers to start at approx. 8:00 AM followed by those renting watercraft Important - you are required to wear a USGC approved life jacket during the entire paddle leg of this race. If you are supplying your own canoe or kayak, you must bring your own life jacket or you will not be allowed to race. If you are renting, a basic life jacket is included, but you may bring your own for better comfort or fit. This is a chip timed event. Your time will not start
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CHECK-IN FRIDAY NIGHT 6:00 PM AT SCANDIA COMMUNITY CENTER (14727 209th St N) There will be a pre-race check-in and complimentary pasta dinner on Friday, July 13 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM. WE ENCOURAGE RACERS TO CHECK IN FRIDAY NIGHT!! Bib and timing chip will be handed out at this time. NO EARLY CHECK-IN, DOORS OPEN AT 6PM
LATE CHECK-IN AND BIKE CHECK-IN - SATURDAY 6:30 AM AT LIONS PARK (19564 Old Marine Trail N)
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For participants unable to attend the pre-race dinner, race day check-in will be available from 6:30-7:30 AM. All bikes must also be checked in at this time PARKING AND SHUTTLE BUS (SCANDIA-MARINE LIONS PARK) 19564 Old Marine Trail, Marine, MN 55047: All participants should park here and ride the shuttle to Log House Landing start UNLESS they are being dropped off there by a friend. NOTE: there is absolutely NO PARKING AT THE LANDING FOR RACE START. Racers can only be dropped off and walk down to start. Shuttles will begin at 7:45 AM for NON-WATERCRAFT RENTAL RACERS ONLY, FOLLOWED AT APPROXIMATELY 8:00 AM FOR THOSE RENTING So, if you are renting a watercraft, you do not need to show up at the shuttle until 8:00 AM OR if you are being dropped by a friend at landing start plan for 8:15 AM
RACE START SATURDAY 8:00 - 8:30 AM -- LOG HOUSE LANDING (20506 Quinnell Avenue N, Scandia, MN 55073)
bag. These bags will be returned to 2nd Transition / bike area. We will make a best effort to transfer your items, but you are ultimately responsible for your belongings so we do encourage you to have a friend or teammate transfer your gear. Saint Croix Fat Cat and race volunteers are not responsible for the safety of your belongings. It is strongly suggested that you either wear or bring along your running shoes with you from the start. If you do not and wish to have your shoes at Transition 1, you are responsible for this yourself or through a support partner waiting at the park.
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until you are told to cross the line at the top of the descent to the water. This will essentially be done in a continuous single file. You must wear your timing chip on your ankle or your time may not be recorded when crossing timing mats. Just after the 1st Transition Area we have the large pavilion in William O’Brien (located to right on the very beginning of the run course). You will be able to drop life jackets or any other personal items there and a volunteer will write your race # on a
Racers must be on their bike to start cycling no later than 11:30 AM or will not be allowed to complete final leg of race due to safety reasons. Volunteer & Wash. Cty. Sheriff will be on duty for Cty. Rd. 3 (Olinda Trl.) crossing until 12:30 PM. There will be no crossing assistance after 12:30 PM. All racers must wear bike helmets and USCG approved life jackets - NO EXCEPTIONS No sails or any wind, solar, or mechanically assisted devices allowed. No drafting allowed. For safety reasons, we strongly discourage the use of headphones, earbuds, or other listening devices during the race. However, we are unable to monitor this and you are responsible for your own safety. Volunteer and Washington County Sheriff will be on duty for County Road 3 (Olinda Trail) crossings until 1:00 PM. There will be no crossing assistance after 1:00 PM. Be safe! Ultimately it is up to each participant to be aware and follow the rules of the road. As volunteers, we do our best to ensure safety, but do NOT assume that this is a closed course! NOTE: All vehicles entering the state park for ANY reason must stop & purchase a day pass upon entering unless said vehicle already has a current permit. Participants or friends must retrieve their watercraft from the State Park same day and neither State Park employees or any volunteers are responsible for the security of your watercraft or other belongings. We appreciate all feedback via the Contact Us page here at StCroixFatCat.com and hope to see you next year!
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Course Info Paddle Segment
Biking Segment
The race will begin at the Log House Landing on the St. Croix River in Scandia. This segment will total approximately 3.8 miles of paddling down the river and around Greenburg Island. The majority of this segment is downstream, with the last portion after rounding Greenburg Island being back upstream. Participants will exit the river at William O’Brien State Park and transition to the running segment.
The biking segment will be an approximately 11 mile circuit made up of two “loops” that begin and end at the Scandia-Marine Lions Park. Participants will begin the first loop by travelling south on Olinda Trail (County Road 3) to 185th Street. From there the course will head west and follow the roads along the shores of Big Marine Lake. The first loop will follow Meadowridge Trail to Lakamaga Ave, west to Maxwill Avenue, north to Mayberry Trail, east to 195th Street, and back east out to Olinda Trail where riders will travel north to 202nd Street to complete the second, smaller loop. The course will follow 202nd Street east to 197th Street, east to Oxboro where riders will travel along the shores of Sand Lake, heading south to Old Marine Trail. The final stretch will follow Old Marine Trail back to the west, finishing at the Lions Park.
Run Segment The running portion of the traiathlon will take you through the scenic trails at William O’Brien State Park. Participants will exit the park on the western border and will then follow Oxboro Avenue south to Old Marine Trail. The course then follows Old Marine Trail to the west and ends at the Scandia-Marine Lions Park (next to the Hay Lake School Museum). Total running distance is approximately 5.5 miles.
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STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA Hunter Huberty and Danielle Roush, both of Scandia received degrees May 12.
ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Brinna Dochniak of Marine on St. Croix was named to the spring semester Dean’s List.
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candia’s efforts to accelerate development of the Gateway Trail from William O’Brien State Park to the Scandia Village Center came tantalizingly close this spring. First, a short background. The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has now acquired the entire right of way (ROW) for the Trail from William O’Brien to downtown Scandia. Almost half the ROW is in an agricultural preserve tax category that prevents a change Scandia in use for eight years. Our key proposal was to immediately allow Mayor this change in use when it is for a Christine Maefsky trail or park. The bill for immediate use was authored by our local Representative Bob Dettmer and Senator Karin Housley. It had bipartisan co-authorship, particularly from the Washington County delegation. The bill had two hearings in both the House and Senate, first in the Agriculture Committee and then in Taxes. Our city administrator, Neil Soltis, and I testified at every hearing. The bill passed Agriculture unanimously in both the Senate and the House, and then was included in the Tax bills of both House and Senate and in the ultimately passed Omnibus Tax Bill. Unfortunately, the Governor and Legislature did not agree on the Tax Bill and it was vetoed. Our authors did an excellent job. Scandia resident John Herman was key in both spearheading and guiding us through the legislative process. The DNR supported the bill as did Washington County Commissioner Fran Miron. Bike MN and Minnesota Parks and Trails also helped us in the effort. There were many supporters, both through letters and in person, from the Scandia community, particularly Janie O’Connor from Cycle Scandia and Lisa Philippi who helped with lobbying. And our lobbyist John Kaul, who was sponsored by contributions from local citizens and also lobbies for Washington County, was always on top of the progress. Many thanks are due all around for a first-class effort. We’ve come to understand that sometimes it takes more than one try. Next session there will certainly be a tax bill, since the state needs to conform to the Federal changes. Given our unanimous support by the key committees and legislative leaders for inclusion in the final tax bill this session, we feel very well positioned to be in the next tax bill. Our prognosis is good. While not an ultimate success, our effort was a success in many ways. Our city staff and supporting citizens did a great job. The lobbying effort moved the bill forward in a contentious session in a bipartisan way that positions it well for next year’s tax bill. We built a good coalition and had good Executive Branch support. And it provided fabulous visibility for Scandia as a cycling mecca and showcased our city’s parks and Gammelgarden. Thanks again to all who made this effort possible. Our path to success should be easier in 2019.
Today, the Senate passed its version of the farm bill, with a 86-11 vote. In response, Center for Rural Affairs Senior Policy Associate Anna Johnson said the farm bill represents a “step in a positive direction for family farms.” “For years, Sen. Grassley has championed closing loopholes in farm programs that allow millions of dollars of subsidy payments to go to individuals who are not doing the hard work of farming,” Johnson said. “We were very pleased the final Senate bill includes these long-needed fixes to subsidy payments that level the playing field for family farms.” Johnson said she is disappointed the Senate declined to take up a proposal from Sens. Durbin, Grassley, Flake, Shaheen, Warren, and Lee, that would have “put common sense limits on crop insurance subsidies for the very largest operations.” “Currently, there are no limits placed on farmers’ access to crop insurance subsidies, which provides a competitive advantage to the largest operations,” she said. “This payment structure
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PUBLIC NOTICES CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 1. The exact name under which the business is or will be conducted: Creative Woodworks. 2. The address of the principal place of business: 9730 219th St. N., Forest Lake, MN 55025. 3. The complete name and street address of all persons conducting business under the assumed name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address: Matt Braford, 9730 219th Street, Forest Lake, MN 55025. 4. I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities, I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath: Matt Braford.
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CITY OF MARINE ON ST. CROIX CITY COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSSION WORKSHOP NOTICE City of Marine on St. Croix City Council and Planning Commission NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Marine on St. Croix will be holding a workshop on Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at 7:00 pm at the Village Hall to discuss the draft Comprehensive Plan. Dated this 28th day of June, 2018 Kiersten Young Assistant City Clerk Published in The Country Messenger July 4 and July 11, 2018
County Board congratulates Deputy Yetter Washington County Sheriff’s Deputy Brandon Yetter was congratulated by the Washington County Board of Commissioners for being selected by the Lakes Center for Youth and Families to be the 2017 recipient of the James Trudeau Law Enforcement Award. With Yetter is Sheriff Dan Starry, commissioners Stan Karwoski, District 2, Gary Kriesel, District 3, Lisa Weik, District 4, and Fran Miron, District 1, Yetter, Matt Howard, executive director of the Lakes Center for Youth and Families, Carol Trudeau, Rep. Bob Dettmer, and Commissioner Jack Lavold, District 4.
County will continue participation in Performance Measurement Program Washington County will continue to participate in the Performance Measurement Program and submit the report on the 11 standard measures created by the Council on Local Results and Innovation to the Office of the State Auditor. The County Board agreed to participation June 19, the eighth year that the county has participated. In 2010, the Legislature created the Council on Local Results and Innovation, tasked with creating a standard set of 10
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measures for cities and 10 measures for counties. The list of measures was reviewed by the council and revised in 2013, when the council released an expanded set of performance measures. Participation in the standard measures program is voluntary. A county that elects to participate in the standards measures program may be eligible for a reimbursement of 14 cents per capita in county program aid, not to exceed $25,000. Washington County has a longstanding
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commitment to performance measurement and quality improvement and is able to report the standard set of measures with little additional work. The county will report the results of the 11 adopted measures to residents on the county website at www.co.washington. mn.us/performancemeasures, as well as including the report in its budget documents and filing a copy with the Office of the State Auditor.
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Preventing suicide in Minnesota It’s been a little over two weeks since the suicides of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain and the CDC report on the dramatic increase in suicides in our country. Calls to suicide helplines went up, some people made calls to loved ones and friends to check up on them, a few people took a suicide prevention class. Now what? During the coming weeks will our attention to a truly serious public health crisis wane? By the time the next legislative session starts will our attention have turned to other issues? Our history demonstrates that we too often stop paying attenand don’t take action. NAMI MN tion The first suicide plan for our state Sue Abderholden was developed by the MN Department of Health in 2000. At that time there was concern about the rising number of suicides – which was about 400 people a year back then. The legislature appropriated $1.1 million annually to implement the plan. But in 2005 state funding was eliminated due to budget cuts. Funding was restored for the 2008-2009 biennium only to be reduced for the 2010-2011 biennium by over 75%. There was about $98,000 a year to fund community suicide prevention efforts. By the end of 2013, 673 people had died by suicide in MN. In 2015, MN Legislature allocated $146,000 per year for suicide prevention, funding a part-time suicide
prevention coordinator and three community-based grants and in 2016 allocated $348,000 per year for suicide prevention, funding a full-time suicide prevention coordinator and six community-based grants. This funding allowed the department to fund suicide prevention efforts across the state including evidence-based trainings, working with the media on safe messaging, and holding postvention trainings to provide technical assistance to communities after a suicide in order to prevent clusters and contagion. A new statewide plan was developed to guide our efforts. The goals are broad, focusing on preventing suicide but also reducing risk factors such as isolation, trauma, and limiting access to lethal means. The goals also include timely access to mental health care, including crisis care along with better data collection to inform prevention efforts. The question now is will the legislature consider this a public health crisis and take action to increase funding for these efforts? In 2016, 745 people in our state died by suicide. We need to take the number of lives lost seriously – famous or not – and fund the work to prevent further suicides. Sue Abderholden is executive director of NAMI Minnnesota. NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is a non-profit organization working to improve the lives of children and adults with mental illnesses and their families through education, support and advocacy.
County Board approves event-related permits The Washington County Board of Commissioners on June 26 approved one-day temporary on-sale liquor licenses for the Minnesota Food Association to conduct a special event July 14 in May Township, and to conduct a second special event, also in May Township, Oct. 14. The Sheriff's Office has been
notified of the events, the requirements for issuing the licenses have been met, and the appropriate fees have been paid by the applicant.
Hometown Hero Outdoor The board also approved an application for an exempt permit of Minnesota Lawful Gambling
June 26, received from Hometown Hero Outdoor for a raffle at the Disabled Veterans Camp July 21. The camp is in May Township. After approval by the County Board, the application will be sent to the Minnesota State Gambling Control Board for consideration.
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490 Bench St., Taylors Falls, MN (651) 465-7345 Father John Drees Sat. Mass 5:30 p.m. Sun. Mass 7:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.
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Lake Elmo (651) 430-9950 5900 Lake Elmo Avenue N. (Hwy 36 & County Road 17) Pastor Jon Neitzel, Teen Pastor Greg Hamm Children’s Pastor Karen Hynes Sunday Worship and Childrens’ Church 9:30 a.m. Nursery available. Saturday Worship and Children’s Church, 6:00 p.m. Sunday Teen Service 7:00 p.m.
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.
The Baha’i Faith For information about Baha’i Faith or times and places of meetings call (651) 433-3686.
Christ Lutheran Church 150 Fifth Street, Marine (651) 433-3222, office ext. 10 Pastors Joel Martin and Hannah Bartos Sunday Worship 8:15 a.m. and 9:45 a.m. Kid’s Church during 9:45 service. Wednesday Life Night schedule: Community Supper at 5:30 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.
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 Pastor Mark Barlow 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. Christian Child Day Care Monday-Friday 5:30 am – 6 p.m.
Hosanna Lutheran Church (ELCA) Living, loving and serving as Jesus did... so that all may know him. 9300 Scandia Tr. N. Forest Lake (651) 464-5502 www.hosannaforestlake.net Linda Friesen, Lead Pastor Jen Collins, Associate Pastor Sept-May Worship Schedule Sunday 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. In Great Hall (lower level) Wednesday (thru Apr) 6:00 p.m. in Garden Chapel (upper level)
Lakes Free Church www.lakesfree.org Lindstrom (651) 257-2677 29620 Olinda Trail N. Senior Pastor Jason Carlson, Associate Pastor Stephen Moore Sunday Worship 9 & 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9 & 10:30 a.m.
10963 Lake Blvd. (Hwy 8) Chisago City (651) 257-8605 Pastor Bill Headley Worship service Saturday, 4:30 p.m. Sunday service 9:30 a.m.
Osceola Community Church 2492 Education Dr., Osceola, WI Larry Mederich, Pastor (715) 417-0608 • www.occconnect.org Sunday Worship 9 a.m. with provided Nursery Kids Church 9:30 a.m. Meeting in home groups throughout the week. Call for details, 715-294-4332.
Osceola Medical Center Spiritual Care 2600 65th Avenue, Osceola, WI www.myomc.org/specialtyserv_1chapel.php 715-294-5645 fax: 715-294-5712 email: alan.hagstrom@myomc.org Chapel open daily for meditation.
St. Croix Falls United Methodist Church Upper St. Croix Parish 300 N. Adams St. • (715)-483-9494 Pastor Carolyn Saunders Pastor MIke Brewbaker Sunday Service 10 a.m.
St. Croix Valley Friends Meeting Stillwater (651) 439-7981 Seventh Day Adventist Church, Fifth & Laurel Streets Sunday Worship: 10:00 a.m. Childcare available.
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church Franconia (651) 465-7345 Sunday Mass: 9:15 a.m. Father John Drees Three miles north on Hwy. 95 from Hwy. 97. West on Redwing 1/4 mile.
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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AAA Striping Service Company will do lane striping in county AAA Striping Service Company will do lane striping on roadways in Washington County over the summer after the County Board approved a $151,560 contract with the company June 26. Washington County also partners with local communities throughout the county for roadway pavement marking. Cities and townships will be able to have their roads striped under Washington County's contract and reimburse the county for the work.
County will use private firm for annual financial audit The Washington County Board of Commissioners agreed June 26 to continue to use a private certified public accounting (CPA) firm to perform the county’s annual financial audit. State law requires counties to have an annual financial audit. Washington County previously
provided the required notice to the Office of State Auditor that it intends to use the services of a private audit firm for its audits for years 2015 through 2018, as provided for by state law. A county that plans to change to or from the state auditor and a CPA firm must notify the state
auditor of this change by Aug. 1 of an even-numbered year. The County Board has been pleased by the quality of the audits performed by the private audit firm and intends to retain the services of a private audit firm during the years of 2018, 2019, and 2020.
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At 9:08 a.m. a medical need was reported on St. Croix Trail.
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JUNE 25 At 6:55 p.m. a dispute was reported on Oldfield Avenue.
JUNE 26 At 7:37 p.m. a medical need was reported on Meadowbrook Avenue.
At 7:45 a.m. a search warrant was executed on Nolan Avenue. At 7:57 a.m. a complaint about an animal came from Kirby Avenue. At 9:07 a.m. a medical need was reported on Nolan Avenue. At 6:22 p.m. a medical need was reported on Penrose Avenue. At 9:51 p.m. a complaint about a driver on Scandia Trail and Meadowbrook was received.
At 10:50 p.m. an accident on Olinda and Scandia Trails was reported.
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JUNE 25 At 10:43 a.m. fraud/scam was reported on Olinda Trail. At 12:14 p.m. suspicious activity was reported on Otchipwe Avenue. At 1:07 p.m. a complaint about a driver on Keystone Avenue ws received. At 1:26 p.m. a 911 line was
open on 177th Street. At 6:53 p.m. an officer assisted another agency on Ozark Avenue.
JUNE 26 At 10:24 p.m. a welfare check was needed at the Arcola Bridge.
JUNE 27 At 6:37 a.m. a complaint about an animal came from Square Lake Trail and Manning. At 11:53 a.m. a medical need was reported on 135th Street.
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Questions to Ask Your Financial Advisor You should always be able to ask as many questions as you’d like when working with your ¿nancial advisor. So, before you have your annual review, think carefully about what you’d like to ask. Here are a few suggestions: • Are my goals still realistic? When you ¿rst began working with your ¿nancial advisor, you may well have articulated a number of ¿nancial goals. For example, you might have said that you wanted to pay for most of your children’s college educations, or that you wanted to retire at a certain age, or that you wanted to travel for two months each year during your retirement. In fact, you could have many different goals for which you’re saving and investing. When you meet with your ¿nancial advisor, you’ll certainly want to ask if you’re still on track toward meeting these goals. If you are, you can continue with the ¿nancial strategies you’ve been following; but if you aren’t, you may need to adjust them. • Am I taking on too much – or too little – risk? The ¿nancial markets always Àuctuate, and these movements will affect the value
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At 10 p.m. trespassing occurred at the Arcola Bridge.
JUNE 28 At 9:28 a.m. theft from a motor vehicle was reported on 177th Street. At 10:12 a.m. lost property was reported on Riverside Avenue. At 2:06 p.m. public assistance was needed on 120th Street.
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At 1:12 p.m. a 911 line was open on 177th Street. At 6:51 p.m. fraud/scam was reported on May Avenue. At 7:55 p.m. a welfare check was needed at the Arcola Bridge. At 8:17 p.m. public assistance was needed on Paul Avenue and Square Lake Trail. At 9:23 p.m. a complaint about an animal on Ostlund Trail was received. At 10 p.m. trespassing occurred at the Arcola Bridge.
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