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WYOMING — Teenagers Jake, Ben and Dulcie Ashworth come from a strong picker tradition. The Wyoming natives started their musical journeys as kids, getting pointers from their musician dad Paul as they took up their instruments of choice. Lessons at Forest Lake’s Music Connection followed, then they jammed as part of a family bluegrass and gospel band with their dad and some of their other five siblings. These days they’re part of an all-teen professional bluegrass band called Porcupine Creek along with three musicians they met on the Minnesota bluegrass circuit —

Duluth-based siblings Derek and Sarah Birkeland and Holger Olesen of Birchdale. Despite their geographic challenge, the members have played multiple gigs in northern Minnesota since forming three years ago, gaining a huge vote of confidence by winning the Minnesota Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Association’s Race For A Place band competition in November. Last month Porcupine Creek released its first CD “Monster Trucks,” recorded during its live performance at a Duluth MBOTMA festival in March. Band members say the synthesis between the families has been fun and is worth preserving, even though the young mu-

sicians have a lot of other commitments during the school year. The younger Ashworth kids all attend Forest Lake Schools, while Jake graduated last spring and will now attend Bethel University. “The Ashworths and my family have gotten pretty close through the band,” noted 16-year-old Sarah Birkeland, who plays bass. “If this takes us to Nashville and a record label that would be awesome, but we’re not expecting that to happen. We’ll see where the road takes us.” Jake Ashworth, the band’s banjo player, was taught picking basics from his dad at around age 10 before moving on to study with local teach-

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Movers and shakers BY ANGIE HONG Car loaded and canoe strapped firmly to the roof, I paced around the house waiting for my 3-year old to wake up from an epic nap. Loudly, I clomped up the stairs to the bedroom and stood staring at Charlie until his eyes finally cracked open. Twenty minutes later, we pulled in to Big Marine Regional Park, unloaded the canoe at the boat launch and set our sights on shallow, lily-covered water at the south end of the lake. Though the lake was busy with pontoons and motorboats that evening, we had peace and solitude as soon as we crossed the channel into the southern bay. “It’s hard to believe we’re so close to home,” I said to my husband. “It feels like we’re up in the Boundary Waters.” Up ahead, a great blue heron balanced carefully on a log rising out of the water. An egret floated gracefully overhead, and beneath the canoe we could see fish and turtles swimming by. Big Marine Lake is one of about a dozen lakes in Washington County known for exceptionally clear and clean water. On the Metropolitan Council’s report card, it has earned “A” grades for clear water and low phosphorus levels most years since the early 1990s. Its long stretches of natural shoreline, shallow bays with emergent vegetation and acres of surrounding undeveloped wetland ensure good fishing and superior wildlife habitat. It’s known as one of the best places in the metro to catch largemouth bass,

Big Marine Lake: Water district working to protect local treasure with several rare and endangered ndangered species like the Blanding’s turtle living near its shores. Blessed as the lake may seem, it has weathered its share of challenges. Before a three-mile mile gravity pipe was installed in the 1980s to let water out, floodwaters waters frequently swamped area houses and cabins and buried individual vidual septic systems underwater. The surface area has been as large rge as 2,300 acres in 1847 and as small as 890 acres in 1938 – a diff ifference in lake-level elevation of about 11 feet. Homes built during uring dry decades flooded when lake levels rose, and the watershed hed district built a new, lower outlet to protect personal property and lake water quality. In 2007 the Carnelian-Marine an-Marine Watershed District merged with the Marine rine Watershed Management Organization to form the Carnelian-Marine-St. Croix Watershed District, which hich works to protect and improve Big Marine and other local water resources. In recent years, the lake’s ake’s biggest challenges have been development of shoreline ine property and the introduction of invasive species. In 1998, 8, the district conducted an aerial analysis of lakeshore areas and nd began several new programs to protect the lake from degradation. ion. It worked with landowners to stabilize shoreline areas with native ative plantings; increased permitting efforts including review and comment on shoreline setback variance requests; educated landowners downers about the damaging impacts of suburban-style lawns on lakes; and investigated areas where wetlands and lakebed had been filled. It also began working with the Big Marine Lake Association iation to manage invasive purple loosestrife and Eurasian water milfoil, lfoil, efforts which continue today. As my husband, son and I paddled leisurely around Big Marine Lake, such issues were far from our minds. The sun was just beginning to set as we returned ned to the boat launch, pausing to watch a loon glide silently across ss the water. Other boaters began returning

to shore as well, unloading fishing poles, coolers and suntans. We smiled at each other, glad to have this treasure so close to home. home. To learn more about the district and grants available for lake- and river-friendly landscaping projects, go to www.cmscwd.org. www.cmscwd.org.

— Angie Hong is an educator with East Metro Water. She can be reached at 651-3308220 x.35 or angie. hong@mnwcd.org.

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Details: Free with parking pass. Metereologist Mike Lynch of WCCO shows constellations featuring large reflecting telescopes. Bring chairs or blankets.

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FREE MOVIE: ‘PLANES: FIRE & RESCUE’ When: 8:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14 Where: Forest Lake Sports Center, 5530 206 St. N., Forest Lake Details: Disney movie sponsored by Forest Lake Community Ed.

MINNESOTA STARWATCH PARTY When: 9 to 11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14 Where: Big Marine Park Reserve, Manning Avenue, Marine

25TH YEAR CELEBRATION: SPELMANSSTÄMMA When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15 Where: Gammelgarden Museum, 20880 Olinda Trail, Scandia Details: Immigrant fiddle fest featuring musical entertainment, dancing, food. Contact: 651-433-5053

ANNUAL STRUT YOUR STUFF CAR SHOW AND TIRE BURNOUT When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15 Where: Maranatha Church, 24799 Forest Blvd., Forest Lake Details: $3 entry. Enter car for $10. Also lawn mower racing. Contact: 651-464-3131 or www.realchurch.org

KIDS’ FISHING CLINIC When: 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15

Out When: Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17 Where: Gammelgarden Museum, 20880 Olinda Trail N., Scandia Details: Spelmans Lag fiddlers from American Swedish Institute.

‘DATE NIGHT’ MOVIE ON THE LAWN

‘PHIPPS DANCE THEATER CELEBRATES THE OSCARS’

When: 6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14 Where: {3:17} Vintage store, 2192 St. Croix Trail, Afton Details: Yard games, wine tasting, food and drink, movie showing. Bring blanket. Contact: {3:17} Vintage on Facebook.

When: Aug. 14-23 Where: Phipps Center for the Arts, Hudson, Wis. Details: 11th annual dance recital showcasing 49 dancers and work of seven area choreographers. $12 to $24. Contact: 715-386-8409 or www.ThePhipps.org.

When: Aug. 14-16 Where: Pepper Fest Park, 400 7th St. N, North Hudson, WI Details: In honor of the community’s Italian heritage, festivities include Italian food, carnival, parade, live bands, bingo and contests. Contact: 715-386-0797 or www.pepperfest.org

FLOAT FOR A CURE

When: Through Aug. 16 Where: St. Croix Festival Theatre, 210 N. Washington St., St. Croix Falls, Wis. Details: $13.50 to $26. Contact: www.festivaltheatre.org or 715-483-3387

‘THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED)’ When: Through Aug. 15 Where: St. Croix Festival Theatre, 210 N. Washington St., St. Croix Falls, Wis. Details: $13.50 to $26, Comedic attempt to perform all 37 Shakespeare plays in 97 minutes. Contact: www.festivaltheatre.org or 715-483-3387

SIXTH ANNUAL ANTIQUE BOAT SHOW & MUSIC FESTIVAL When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15 Where: Bayport Marina and Mallards on the St. Croix Details: Free. Local artisans, food. Mallards holds Rock the Dock Music Festival at same time, featuring Tumblin’ Dice ($10 to $15).

Details: City-sponsored summer concert series, craft fair and farmers market. Features folk artists Patchouli and MN Music Award winner Thea Ennen.

WYOMING AREA CREATIVE ARTS COMMUNITY SHOW When: Reception 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20; show through Sept. 15 Where: Hallberg Center for the Arts, 5521 E. Viking Blvd., Wyoming Details: Free. Exhibition of group’s newest artists, musicians, writers. Contact: wyomingcreativearts.org or 651-238-0245

ALISSA M. HAINES STOMP OUT SUICIDE 5K WALK/ RUN FOR AWARENESS

When: 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 22 Where: Goodview Park, Wyoming Details: John Moe of MPR is keynote speaker. Music, concessions, auction, kids’ activities. Last year 1,200 participated and $38,000 raised toward suicide prevention. Contact: www.stompoutsuicide.org

‘ICE CREAM AND DANCING SHOES’

FOURTH ANNUAL HOOTENANNY

‘A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE’

When:7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22 Where: Schwister farm, 18099 Elmcrest Ave. N. in Forest Lake. Details: Short sets by multiple musicians including Randy Gildersleeve. Cost is $10; bring your own snacks.

When: Through Sept. 6 Where: St. Croix Festival Theatre, 210 N. Washington St., St. Croix Falls, Wis. Details: $13.50 to $26. Classic drama by Tennessee Williams. Contact: www.festivaltheatre.org or 715-483-3387

When: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22 Where: William O-Brien State Park, Highway 95 near Marine Details: Friends of William O’Brien sponsor free ice cream and live rock and roll by the Turn Around band. Contact: 651-433-0500

ARTS IN THE PARK When: 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18 (music at 6:30 p.m.) Where: Lakeside Park, Forest Lake

14TH ANNUAL ALL CORVETTE SHOW

When: 5:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14 Where: Avalon River Boat, Stillwater Details: Benefits Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. $35 to $60. includes buffet dinner, live music, raffles, Texas Hold-em Tourney, Bingo. Contact: 651-600-6511 or breathtoday.org

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MUSICAL ‘LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS’

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Where: William O-Brien State Park, Highway 95 near Marine Details: MinnAqua offers handson activities followed by fishing. Contact: 651-433-050

When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15 Where: Stillwater Motors, 5900 Stillwater Blvd. Oak Park Heights Details: About 150 cars from dealership and other participants,dating back to 1950s. By St. Croix Valley Corvette Association. Concessions by SAHS Alpine teams.

CAMPFIRE PROGRAM: RAPTORS When: 7:15 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15 Where: Lake Elmo Park Reserve, C.R. 10 and C.R. 19 Details: By Wildlife Science Center in Columbus. Free with parking permit. Contact: 651-430-8370 or www.co.washington.mn.us/ parks.

‘OUTHOUSE ARCHEOLOGY’ When: 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16 Where: Warden’s House Museum, 602 Main St. N., Stillwater Details: Free. Presenter Mark Youngblood on his 30 years locating and excavating 19th and early 20th century privies and outhouses for historic artifacts.

MUSIC IN THE MEADOW When: 3-6 pm Aug. 16 and other Sundays in August Where: Gasthaus Bavarian Hunter, 8390 Lofton Ave. N.

Forest Lake 14th Annual Fly-In When: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15 Where: Daniel A. Deponti Airport, 20500 Forest Rd. N., Forest Lake Details: Free plane rides for kids 8-17, displays, parachute demo, hydroplane and helicopter rides, farmers market, concessions. Pancake breakfast 10 a.m. Contact: Register for rides at www.forestlakeairport.org. Info: 651-373-3779. Stillwater Details: Enjoy outdoor music at the Gasthaus. Contact; 651-439-7128 or www.gasthausbavarianhunter.com

EIGHTH ANNUAL ICE CREAM SOCIAL When: 2:30-4:30 pm Sunday, Aug. 16 Where: St. Paul Lutheran Church, Fourth Street, Stillwater (by courthouse) Details: Free. Music by The Cruisers. Contact: 651-439-5970 or www.stpaullc.org

ARCOLA MILLS OPEN HOUSE When: Noon to 4 p.m. Aug. 16 Where: Arcola Mills, 12905 Arcola Trail N., Stillwater Details: Historical tours 1 and 2:30 p.m. Walk grounds. Contact: 651-439-1652 or arcolamills.org

13TH ANNUAL STILLWATER VETERANS MEMORIAL BENEFIT CRUISE When: 6 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17 Where: St. Croix Boat & Packet, downtown Stillwater Details: $30; WWII vets with

one guest free. Honoring all veterans; everyone welcome. MnDOT presents on bridge; guest of honor WWII vet Richard Thill. Benefits Stillwater Veterans Memorial. Contact: Tickets at stillwaterveteransmemorial.org or 651-344-6245.

18TH ANNUAL STILLWATER ALUMNI GOLF CLASSIC When: 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17 Where: Stillwater Country Club Details: Rescheduled after rain last month. Benefits all SAHS sports teams. $120/ player. Contact: http://stillwateralumniclassic.weebly.com or 651-246-9160

PREVIEW PARTY When: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19 Where: Community Thread, 2300 Orleans St. W., Stillwater Details: $25 sale of recycled jewelry and accessories. Wine, appetizers, prizes, music by SAHS students. Benefits the nonprofit’s senior programs. Contact: 651-439-7434

CONCERT: EVA AND VIOLINIST MIRANDI HOSTETTER When: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21 Where: Phipps Center for the Arts, Hudson, Wis. Details: $16 to $23. Trio performs traditional and contemporary folk music., Contact: 715.386.8409 or online at www.ThePhipps.org

LAST SUMMER TUESDAY When: Starts 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18 Where: Lowell Park, downtown Stillwater (rain location: Charlie’s Irish Pub) Details: Vendor market, live music, movie. Locally sponsored. Band is Ruben, movie is “Guardians of the Galaxy.” Contact: www,summertuesdays.com

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PRESENTATION: ONE ROOM SCHOOLS When: 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23 Where:Hay Lake Schoolhouse, Scandia Details: Susan Apps-Bodilly chronicles life in early country schools based on her dad’s book “One-Room Country Schools.” Contact: www.wchsmn.org

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Incentives: Former Forest Lake City Hall site could sell for $1 Paul Dols

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Cycling back For many of us, the experience of learning how to ride a bike was one of the first tastes of independence and an expanded sense of freedom. When I was around seven years old, I began learning some of the fundamentals of riding a bicycle with help from my father and older brother. Because I didn’t have my own bike yet, my brother, who was a couple of years older than me, kindly allowed his bike to be used for (supervised) training sessions. Learning the skills of pedaling, balance and rolling forward seemed to go pretty smoothly. However, because the bike was too big for me, the act of stopping by pushing back on the pedals of the one-speed, stingray-style bike proved to be a challenge. In the days following my first riding lesson (in a prime example of how a little knowledge can be dangerous), I couldn’t resist the temptation to secretly take an unsupervised solo ride. Things started out smoothly as I blissfully rolled down the block on the sidewalk in front of our house. However, my sense of exhilaration was short-lived as I began to pick up speed and the busy intersection at Summit Avenue and Lexington Parkway in St. Paul quickly loomed closer. My legs were dangling as I teetered on the bicycle seat and my feet completely lost contact with the pedals. Luckily, there was a row of hedges in front of the church at the end of the block, so I veered off the sidewalk and crash-landed in the bushes. I was a little scratched up, but the bike seemed to be undamaged so I rolled it back home to continue practicing in the relative safety of our backyard. My self-tutorial ended when I collided with the garage and was tossed forward onto the handlebars. I was in a considerable amount of pain, but felt that I had to keep quiet because I knew that I wasn’t supposed to be riding my brother’s bike and was also too embarrassed to share the details of the sensitive location of the injury. After this somewhat painful beginning, I did learn how to properly ride my own bike and enjoyed the freedom of mobility and empowerment it provided. In the summer, it wasn’t unusual for my brothers and me to take off in the morning on our bikes for a complete day of both planned and spontaneous activities around the neighborhood and beyond. In my late teens, my older brother helped introduce me into the next realm of two-wheeled transportation — motorcycles. I’ve found that there is something about the experience of riding a motorcycle that profoundly affects the senses. The act of riding on a powerful, immediately responsive machine requires respect and an acute awareness of one’s surroundings. Sights, smells and fluctuations in temperature become more compact and vivid as you push through the air almost as if it were liquid. Over the years, I’ve put thousands of miles on a series of motorcycles. While I still enjoy a motorcycle ride, lately I’ve become more selective about when and where I travel. For me, some of the joy of riding has been diminished in the last few years by external factors. I’ve always accepted a certain level of risk and vigilance as part of the deal, but now there seems to be an ever-increasing number of distracted drivers on the road, to the point that everyday travel reminds me of what traffic used to be like after the bars closed on weekends. Recently, I’ve found that I’m turning more frequently to pedal power when given the opportunity, taking advantage of the interconnected and expanding trail system here in the northeast metro. Whether traveling on a secluded bike trail, country road, busy inner-city intersection or crowded freeway, we all need to realize the critical importance of being present and aware of our surroundings and also respectful of the fact that highways, roads and trails, by their very nature, are designed to be shared. — Paul Dols is photojournalist/website editor for Press Publications. He can be reached at 651-4071238 or photos@presspubs.com.

BY MICHELLE MIRON Editor

FOREST LAKE — The city will offer incentives for parties interested in buying and redeveloping the 2.6-acre former city hall property. While any offer is still subject to council approval, the City Council unanimously confirmed Monday it would consider selling the property and buildings for $1 if a potential developer meets conditions (see sidebar) that further improvements to the downtown area. The incentive idea was already approved by the Economic Development Authority. Mayor Stev Stegner said the plan will be revisited in six months, and City Administrator Aaron Parrish confirmed the site will also remain listed at $750,000 for general market purposes. The irregularly shaped lot houses the former city hall and Lakes Area Youth Service Buildings at 220 and 244 Lake St., respectively. Parrish advised the council to consider tax impact and effects on local business when making a decision, using as an example the new Cherrywood Pointe senior center which holds a grand opening this month. “If you look at that project, there's a valuation of $8 million,” he noted. “It matches up in terms of what the net tax income is. The (other) question is always what it's doing to ensure, advance and facilitate the vitality of the downtown area.” He also recommended the group consider new development that doesn't generate jobs. “On this particular site, jobs may not be the primary criterion,” he said. “If someone

comes in and wants to do condos... and it's the right income demographic turning into the downtown, I don't know if we want to lock in a project that doesn't fit, necessarily.” The incentive decision followed some discussion from the council, with input from a few audience members. Among comments at the meeting: •Resident Jim McCullough of 202nd Street: “I don't see how I can sell my land when you're giving yours away for $1. I've been trying to sell for the last 15 years. And I can't develop it — as soon as it's done and developed I'm paying taxes for what I just put into it. It's a farce.” •Resident Dennis Batty of Forest Lake firm Dennis Batty & Associates Group Inc., Architects: “I want to speak in favor of giving the old City Hall property away. It only has value to Forest Lake if someone buys it, develops it and gets it back on the tax roll. This is the opportunity to do something special that would anchor the north end of the business district … partnering with someone willing and able, with the creative juice to take the necessary risks to do something very special. Don't blow it by worrying about perceptions.” •Councilman Mike Freer: “If there were other options on the table, different ways of marketing, it would be (less) about putting all our eggs in one basket. I'd like to see the EDA develop a couple more ideas that could be marketed as well. For me it's tied to jobs, and if it's housing I'm not sure I would be in favor of that. We need good-paying jobs, we don't need minimum wages. The city has way too much property — we need to get

out of the property business and get all this property back on the tax rolls. The city needs to stop buying property it doesn't need.” •Councilman Ben Winnick approved the incentive idea but felt it should have a time limit. He and Councilman Ed Eigner both said new development on the site should generate taxes. •Councilman Rich Weber: “I totally agree we're not in the real estate business. (But) we're really not in competition because (interested parties) wouldn't have developed anywhere else, hopefully.”

IN OTHER NEWS FROM THE MEETING: •The group noted the new dragon-shaped play structure built by Forest Lake-based Themed Concepts was tentatively set to be installed at Cedar Park this week. •Police Chief Rick Peterson noted the city attended 25 block parties Aug. 4 in observance of National Night Out. Another gathering at Lakeside Park brought in “a fantastic turnout.” •Stegner briefly reviewed the Northern Lights Paddle, Yoga and Music Fest at Lakeside Park Aug. 8. About 60 people stepped up to compete in paddle boarding, though only about 30 were expected. •Parrish noted MnDOT is still considering re-striping or other changes to the Highway 61/Broadway Avenue roundabout. •Following the meeting, the council adjourned to a closed session to discuss its litigation/termination agreement with Buberl Recycling, former manager of the city's previous compost heap on Highway 61.

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LAKE ELMO: PLEASE STOP DEB KRUEGER

LAKE ELMO — Many have watched the lack of respect and civility in lake Elmo, directed at the three councilwomen. Anger and picket signs are everywhere. People disrupt council meetings. Problems are solved with tractor brigades and blind obedience to mob mentality. We have become a little town of cowards and unkind people, stuck somewhere in the past. Many of us went to Stillwater schools together, as did our parents, children and grandchildren, yet websites and Facebook mock our councilwomen. Would you like to see cartoons and comments (about) your wife or mother? Many have worked on councils and committees because we love Lake Elmo and want to

help direct its growth. We care about our lakes, woods and open spaces. There was intimidation in City Hall long before two more women were elected last November with new ideas about managed growth and better communication. But you cannot run a city with fear and intimidation. We cannot work through conflict when people are afraid to speak out. That too, is intimidation. This year my husband and I walked in the 50th Anniversary of the MLK Civil Rights Walk in Selma, Alabama and the Annual Minneapolis Gay Pride Parade. We joined tens of thousands of people across the country who have struggled for years to find solutions to painful problems. Yet little Lake Elmo continues to divide itself with useless para-

noia and anger. You may have a lot of names on your petition and hurtful Facebook (postings), but you do not speak for the thousands of us who are weary and embarrassed by the childish behavior of a few. We have more important issues here that need our cooperation: large-scale development, traffic problems, big sewers. We have a new council now. Let it do its work. There are procedures and policies in place for that. We’ll have a new administrator soon. Let’s give him a fresh start. It may be time now to discover that we are a much nobler people than our loudest mouths and most narrow minds suggest. Put away the picket signs and let’s begin again.

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community bits'n pieces UP NORTH • A segment of I-35E will be closed this weekend while crews are replacing pipes. The southbound freeway will be shut down between the I-35E and I-35W split and County Road E beginning at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 14. The freeway will reopen by 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16. • The Forest Lake Area Historical Society meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20 in the back room of the Forest Lake American Legion, 355 Broadway Ave. The public is welcome. Food, prizes. • The Forest Lake Lakers hockey team seeks military-related community service between August and March. Contact Chuck Haas of the Hugo Yellow Ribbon Network at charles.haas27@gmail.com. • The Northern Lights Writers Chapter No. 199 of Romance Writers of America meets from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 15 at Giese Memorial Library, 26855 Forest Blvd., Wyoming. An 8:30 a.m. breakfast is optional at the Village Inn on I-35 and East Viking Blvd. Info: www.northernlightswriters.org. • A new history book entitled "Images of America: Ham Lake" has been published by retired U of M history professor Mevlin Aanerud and the Ham Lake Chamber of Commerce. • Forest Lake Area Schools Community Education seeks community representatives for its Advisory Council. Apply via http:// goo.gl/forms/VXqbAe0Hv6 or call 651-982-8334. • The Fifth Annual Gold Star Family Weekend is Aug. 28-30 at

Camp Ripley, just North of Little Falls. Invited are children, spouses, parents, and siblings of those who have given their lives in service to the U.S. in Iraq, Afghanistan, Vietnam, Korea or any other conflict. Info: GoldStarWeekend.com. • The Lakes Area Youth Service Bureau Job Connection program in the Forest Lake area offers seniors and people who are disabled paid chore work by trained area teens 12-7. Offered tasks include raking, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, organizing and yard work. Register at 651-464-3685. or access www.ysblakesarea.org. • A new memorial dedicated to Scandia and Marine on St. Croix area military veterans now has a home in Scandia. • Scandia’s Lilleskogen Park at Highway 97 and Oakhill Road will host a new memorial dedicated to Marine and other St. Croix-area veterans. It will include a walkway with engraved pavers, benches, a flagpole and flag, a granite centerpiece and columns etched with names of area veterans. The Lions Foundation will raise the $23,000 cost that includes a $10,000 donation to the city for sidewalks and other park infrastructure.

OUT EAST • Bob Reid won the Stillwater Country Club Super Senior Golf Tournament last weekend. • Stillwater businesses Valley Bookseller and The Daily Grind are hosting a series called “Authors After Hours” in which guest writers

discuss their work with the public at the Daily Grind Fridays at 6:45 p.m. The schedule includes Richard Roach on Aug. 14; Katie Pierson on Aug. 28; Jessica Lourey on Oct. 9 and Kerstin March on Oct. 23. Cost per session is $5. RSVP to 651-430-3385. • The Iron Cowgirl Competition (www.ironcowgirlevent.com) will be Aug. 21-23 at SomerStar Ranch at Somerset Amphitheater in Somerset, Wisconsin. The competition includes bareback barrels, barrel racing, pennant racing, pole bending, scudda ho, goat dressing, goat tying, rescue racing, one-man sorting and breakaway roping. The Rice Bull Riding Co. presents its own competition. Other events include live music, line dancing lessons, a petting zoo, pony rides, concessions and camping. • Oak Park Heights staffers celebrate the retirement of 17-year arborist Kathy Widin from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14 at City Hall, 14168 Oak Park Blvd. • Lakeview Hospital in Stillwater has beefed up staff to handle any injuries or illnesses at the annual Summer Set Music and Camping Festival in Somerset, Wisconsin Aug. 14-16. Last year the festival generated more than 60 requests for ambulances, and in previous years it's generated “a significant number” or walk-ins or EMS transports at Lakeview, according to a press release. • A literary reading by Stillwater poet Elissa Cottle takes place at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27 at Tin Bins cafe & bar, 413 Nelson St. E. in Stillwater. She'll read her work from the 2015 “Nodin Poetry Anthology.”

• The Washington County Board of Commissioners recently received updates on two construction projects. The fourth floor of the Government Center was completed two months ahead of schedule and around $300,000 under budget. The Public Health and Environment staff moved back into its permanent space last week. Staff moved out of the Public Works North Shop in May so demolition could start. A new building budgeted at $19.7 million will be complete in November 2016, housing public works and parks staff, heavy equipment and maintenance garages. • The county will continue to participate in a state chemical dependency healthcare pilot project that pays for non-traditional chemical health services as an alternative to treatment, at an average cost of $6,000 in services each month. • Dr. Michael B. McGee was reappointed county medical examiner. • The county supports a plan by the Minnesota Food Association to purchase and conserve more than 500 acres in May Township. Working with the Amherst Wilder Foundation, the MFA has applied for state funding through the Legislative Citizens Commission on Minnesota Resources. The county may partner in developing a long-term plan for the property and funding an appraisal. • As part of its plan to control invasive species, the Big p treating g Marine Lake Association will add spot ater milfoil in areas where it’s too Eurasian water rge equipment treating or late small for large as occurred. It will conduct blooming has g for post-treatment scuba diving ts in September. The assessments roved extra costs of county approved 0 for assessment up to $3,700 4,700 for and up to $4,700 he overall labor, but the project costt has dropped to cause $14,900 because fewer acres have atment. needed treatment. • Outdoor yoga oga classes for all evels experience levels

CATCH AND EAT In a nod to the past, Running Aces and its new Trout Air Tavern opened their new onsite fishing pond Aug. 8. The tavern has been offering trout dishes since it opened in May, but now guests will be able to bring in their own fresh catch for immediate preparation.

NEW DANCE STUDIO A ribbon cutting was held by the Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce Aug. 4 at the

new Curio Dance & School at 1560 W. Frontage Rd., Stillwater. Directors are couple Dario and Caitlin Mejia and Dario’s sister Giselle Mejia, all of whom hold degrees in dance. Read a June Lowdown feature on their careers, including a stint on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent,” at http:// tinyurl.com/py5tj2x. The school will immediately offer instruction in ballet, contemporary, jazz, hip hop, break dancing, musical theatre, Latin social dance, Music Together, adult tap and yoga. Info: www.curiodance.com.

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•Attempted theft was reported on 60th Street N. in Oak Park Heights July 30 •An attempted drug purchase involving hypodermic needles, marijuana and drug paraphernalia was reported on Curve Crest Boulevard July 30 •A pit bull mix was reported threatening a woman at an apartment unit on Broadway Street N. July 30 •A possible jumper was transported the hospital for evaluation from the Stillwater Lift Bridge July 30 •Fifth-degree domestic assault was

reported on Brewers Lane July 31 •Juvenile(s) were reported trying to open vehicle doors in the parking lot of Lakeview Hospital on Churchill Street S. July 31 •Theft of a wallet from a vehicle was reported at Golden Living on Greeley Street S. July 31 •A stolen vehicle was reported on Seventh Street S. July 31; the complainant’s son took it. •Motor vehicle tampering was reported on Cherry Street W. July 31 •Third-degree DWI, open bottle and lack of driver’s license or insurance were reported on Main Street S. July 31. A 30-year-old Wisconsin man hit a parked car before fleeing. •A mattress was on fire in the street on Myrtle Street W. July 31 •An out-of-control male and fifthdegree domestic assault were reported on Creekside Court Aug. 1 •A 42-year-old St. Paul man was unresponsive and taken to the hospital after huffing from an aerosol cleaner can on Frontage Road W. Aug. 1. He apparently stole the can earlier from Office Max. He was arrested because he’s a habitual offender. •A warrant arrest was made after a 32-year-old Stacy woman became combative while being thrown out from the Freight House on Water Street S. Aug. 1 •Two vehicles were reported racing across the bridge at Chestnut Street W. Aug. 1 •A 27-year-old West Lakeland Township man switched a can of body spray for a fake can of body spray with a secret compartment at a store on Market Drive Aug. 1 •An intoxicated man at the Freight House on Water Street reported being

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Court Aug. 6 •A caretaker reported marks on the grass indicating possible arson at Victoria Villas on Greeley Street W. Aug. 6 •Theft was reported on Olive Street W. Aug. 6 •A suicidal female was reported on Bergmann Drive Aug. 6 •Theft of a tool box was reported on Brick Street S. Aug. 7 •Two bottles of alcohol were stolen from the patio bar at Water Street Inn Aug. 7 •Fourth-degree criminal damage to property was reported at Avalon Dock Aug. 7. Nothing was taken in the “smash and grab.” •A stolen vehicle was tracked via cell phone to Sherburne Street S. Aug. 8. A 37-year-old Stillwater man was found sleeping in the car and arrested. •The felony warrant arrest of a 53-year-old Lake Elmo man was made on Greeley Street S. Aug. 8. Fifth-degree controlled substance (meth) was also found. •An intoxicated 42-year-old Stillwater man was reported laying in the corner of Hancock and First Aug. 9. •A guest at a local B&B reported her previously locked room was rummaged through while she was gone Aug. 9. •Someone reported a misplaced vehicle at PD Pappy’s on Mulberry Street E. Aug. 9. Later it was found where he’d parked it. •Graffiti was reported at St. Paul Lutheran Church on Fifth Street S. Aug. 9. The suspect was told to clean it up. •A male reported being threatened by another male when he tried to fish near the Lift Bridge at night Aug. 9. -From city reports

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FOREST LAKE — A survey commissioned by Forest Lake Schools last month reflects a majority of voter support regarding the district's $161 million bond election Nov. 3. Sixty percent of respondents indicated support of the bond referendum, while 59 percent said they support a related property tax increase. The median monthly residential tax increase they found acceptable: $14.70, or $176.40 annually. The survey was conducted by Bill Morris of the Morris Leatherman Company, with results discussed at the Aug. 6 School Board meeting. Because Morris recommended more communication to the public, the district will be busy through Nov. 3 reinforcing its supporters, per-

suading the undecided and changing the minds of its opposition through media outlets that most appeal to individual demographics. The survey company randomly selected 400 households across the district from July 15-26, also asking more than 20 questions about what residents like most about the district, what they're most concerned about and whether they support the district's financial management . In ranking changes people would be most willing to pay for via a tax increase, long-term maintenance received support from 80 percent of respondents. Demolishing the Central Learning Center into fields was the least-popular expenditure. Morris remarked that the district has a working majority of people who support their schools and see the need for changes, especially buildings

and facilities. Most respondents indicated they might not like one component of the bond vote, he said, but that won't make them vote against it. The question is whether those supportive people will get to the polls. Generally, he said, people supportive of school district plans are just not used to voting in special elections. He noted, however, Stillwater recently held a successful bond vote under circumstances similar to those of the Forest Lake district. Morris told the district awareness leads to support; the more informed a person is about the age of a building or health hazards of poor ventilation, for example, the more likely they'll support a bond.

IN OTHER ACTION AT THE AUG. 6 MEETING: •Lloyd Komatsu, director of assessment and evaluation, reported that at most grade levels Forest Lake students didn't make the kind of progress the district would like to see on last spring's MCA-III assessments. High school scores were the notable exception. "Good enough isn't good enough — we want always to be doing as much as we can for our kids," replied Board Chairman Rob Raphael. Komatsu also described the many technical changes to annual assessment and testing requirements

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resulting from 2015 Legislative activity. • The board heard an update from Larry Martini, director of business services on the mandates and penalties related to the Affordable Care Act. • The board accepted $14,501 in donations, including two $5,000 donations for the FLAHS theater program and Southwestern Junior High Science Department from Rice Industries, Jill and Ross Vass and Jodie Beaudette. • The board changed the high school graduation date from Thursday, June 9 to Friday, June 10. The board next meets at 7p.m. Thursday Sept. 3, at the District Center, 6100 210th Street N.

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KOHLER, Wisconsin — Weather conditions at Whistling Straits Golf Course in Kohler, Wisconsin are usually extremely fickle. On the shores of Lake Michigan there’s no telling what Mother Nature will conjure up and toss at the field of the best golfers in the world, who gather for the 97th PGA Championship beginning Thursday. Either way, the Snyder clan and friends of Brett Snyder will be one hand to cheer on the accomplished golfer set to play at the 7,800-yard monster. The event marks the first major PGA tournament for Snyder and his brother and caddie Kyle, a fellow Mahtomedi High graduate. They grew up in Stillwater, and Brent played and worked at Stillwater Country Club and Oak Glen in Stillwater in his early days. After working for his business degree at the University of Denver, Snyder joined the PGA in 2009. Since then he has worked at Troy Burne Golf Course in Hudson, Wisconsin with Dave Tentis, a Troy Burne PGA head professional and White Bear Lake Area High School grad. Snyder was one of 20 competitors of 312 who earned a berth in the field thanks to a top-20 finish at the PGA National Championship, an event which concluded July 1 at the Philadelphia Cricket Club. He nailed down the berth with a needed par on the final hole. “I’ve played Whistling Straits a few times, including one day last week,” he offered. “You always want to do the best you can,

Submitted photo Brent Snyder is off to the PGA Championship at Whistling Straits Golf Course in Kohler, Wisconsin this week, with his brother Kyle caddying for him.

and if you weren’t planning on … making the cut, you probably shouldn’t be there.” Snyder divides his time between playing in tournaments, giving lessons and working with clients at his Troy Burne base. He was 2013 Minnesota PGA Player of the Year. He planned to drive to Wisconsin last week with his brother, sister wife, parents and some clients. “We’ve rented a house and are looking forward to a fun week,” he noted. Snyder will return to help clients following the journey, and said he’s always available to help golfers of any age improve their game. Contact him at www.brentsnydergolf.com.

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written by Derek or Mike Birkeland. covers, but some of its music is w releasing a more “serious” CD. Future plans call for someday re The band’s schedule tends to slow down during the school year as members juggle academics and sports. mem Jake’s extra time will w be taken up by both orchestra and the baseball team te at Bethel, and Olesen and both Birkelands and plan PSEO classes. Dulcie competes on her he school swim team, and Ben has competed in Ranger soccer and track and works at Bruce’s Foods in Wyoming. Ashworth up and comers who may Ashw eventually fi ll in are David, a 16-year-old eventua FLAHS student who plays mandolin and guitar player; Ethan, a 12-year-old who p plays dobro and piano and Luke, 9, who d plays piano and mandolin. Younger sibp lings Becca and Ian (5 and 3) round out B the family, and their mom is Dulcie. fam Though family gigs are few and far beoug tween these days, the family band performed form together at the Bluegrass, Beef & Corn Festival in Baudette Aug. 1 and a still plays an occasional gig at Chisago Lakes Baptist Church

or Sunrise River Apple Orchard in Wyoming. A memorable road trip last spring for a Florida benefit concert only brought the two families closer, as the band and nine family supporters traveled in a 31-foot RV meant to sleep only nine. “It brought us closer together,” said Sarah Birkeland. “Whenever we get together we definitely do some music playing … and there’s lot of food involved.”

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Drivers CDL A Drivers $7500 sign on bonus. Medical benefits on day 1 & $65k+ in your first year! Guaranteed pay. Profit sharing. 401K with company match & more! Email resume: mnhr@ mclaneco.com or call Hollie now! 507-664-3038

Memorials Beef Entertainment Local Events Carpet Lost & Found Personals Thank You’s Notices Health & Wellness Clothing Free Items Catering

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Trailers Auto Parts & Supplies Cars Vehicles Wanted Classics & Antiques Motorcycles Rec. Vehicles Snowmobiles Truck/Vans/SUVs ATVs Boats & Motors

FINANCIAL 91 92 93 94

Income Tax Insurance Home Equity & Reﬁnancing Financial

SERVICES 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116

Construction Brick Work Snow Maintenance Services Glass Repair Hauling/Moving Painting Home Improvement Home & Business Cleaning Landscaping Lawn Care Rototilling Cement Tree Service Black Dirt Rooﬁng/Siding Heating/AC Excavation

EMPLOYMENT 150 151 152 154 155 156 157 158 159 160

Help Wanted Business Opportunities Seasonal Employment Full Time Education Volunteers Part Time Social Services Health Care Hire Me

Child Care Need Child Care Senior Care Special Needs

INSTRUCTION/SCHOOLS 19 Piano lessons 251 Lessons/Schools

PET/FARM 301 302 303 304 305

Farm Equipment Feed/Seed/Hay Horses/Stables Pet Sitting Pets/Supplies

FOR SALE 340 Thrifties items under $1,000 349 Exercise Equipment 350 Computers 351 Antiques/Art 352 Christmas Trees 353 Building Supplies 355 Furniture 356 Ofﬁce Equipment 357 Snowblowers 358 Firewood 360 Kids/Baby 361 Lawn & Garden 362 Miscellaneous 363 Musical Instruments 364 Pools & Spas 365 Home Electronics 367 Sports Goods 368 Household/Appl. 369 Want To Buy

SALES 401 403 404 405 406 407

Auctions Boutiques Garage Sales Moving Sales Sales Estate Sales

RENTALS 408 451 452 453 454 455 456 457

Senior Living Rentals/Commercial Rentals/Residential Share Rent Storage Rent Want to Rent Vacation Rentals Lakeshore

REAL ESTATE 501 502 503 504 505 506

Real Estate Wanted For Sale by Owner Lots & Acreage Mobile Homes Business for Sale Real Estate

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1996 Honda Shadow VLX600 29k miles new carbs & battery $1400 612-839-1411

56 Campers/RV's 2006 Jayco 26' RV trailer, sleeps 9, loaded, so many xtras $7000 651-815-2039

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Trucks/Vans/ SUVs

FREE WOOD CHIPS Can Deliver White Bear/Hugo only please! 651-426-8660

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boat w/ Karavan trailer, 25h Yamaha recently fully tuned. Includes 3 seats, gas tank, wired for trolling motor, anchor, oars. $1700 or best offer 651-328-7288 95 Alum Trophy 17' fish/ski 96 Johnson 115 Faststrike Shorelander Roller Humminbird 786c2 GPS & maps Minnkota Auto/co pilot 1 owner Stored inside ex cnd All Manuals $8800 651-503-2152

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Brick Work Affordable

Cars

2004 BMW 330ci ZHP convertible 99,123miles. M trim package. Silver, new tires, auto trans. Great care, German Engineering, must sell bought a lake home. $10,000 tel:651-295-3172

Repair Work Tuckpointing Call Jim 651-426-9395 Retired Bricklayer Reas. Hourly rates

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Do you know someone looking to sell their ski boat? I am looking for a 19951999 Correct Craft Super Sport Nautique. Please call 612-599-1729

Help Wanted

Drivers: NOW HIRING! Local, OTR, PT, FT! $SIGN-ON$ Great Pay, Benefits, Bonuses! O/O's welcome! CDL-A. Call Lonna: 800-777-1753

Pt receptionist/19+ hrs must be flexible downtown WBL salon resumes to proloff4@gmail.com

PT/FT Chair rental busy downtown WBL Sal 651-429-9909

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Little Red Pen Publishing, LLC Professional technical and literary editing

Boats & Motors 14' Lund boat & trailer 15h Evinrude, Must sell, moving $1100 612-720-5808

Handyman Services Call Rich @ 651-587-2063

Brick Stone Concrete

06' Dodge Caravan SXT 105K $4550 Gd. Cond. 651-780-7248

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Self-publishing? We can help.

Family owned newspaper business looking for outgoing, detail-oriented person to assist with delivery systems including management of youth & adult newspaper carriers. Must have good communication skills & ability to multi task. P/T up to 20 hrs/week Monday-Wednesday preferred. Fun, fast-paced work environment that is never dull! Submit resume to Greg at ppcirc@presspubs.com

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Boats & Motors

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IDEAL CREDIT UNION Member Service Representative I (Teller) We have a Part Time, and Part Time with Benefits, Member Service Representative I, Teller positions open at our Hugo office. Responsibilities include operating cash drawer, and ability to offer members credit union services. Prior cashiering or teller and sales experience helpful. Starting pay is $11.74 per hour, will pay additional with experience. Prior cashiering or teller experience preferred, sales experience helpful. Benefits include health/dental insurance, personal leave time, tuition reimbursement, life insurance, long term disability and 401k. 2011 winner of the Principal 10 Best Companies for Employee Financial Security. If you are interested in a position, please complete the on-line application through our website at https://www.idealcu.com/ resources/about-us/employmentopportunities. If you have any questions please call (651) 747-8910. We are proud to be an EOE/AA employer M/W/Vet/Disability. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Collections Officer Chisago County has a FT opening for a Collections Officer. This position is responsible for collection debt owed to Chisago County from public assistance programs. Assists in the investigation of fraud cases. Qualifications include 2 years of experience in collections work in a loan company, bank or credit union, or as an investigator for an insurance company or law enforcement agency OR 3 years of clerical or account clerk experience in work involving billing or accounts receivable OR 2 years of college with coursework emphasis in accounting, business or closely related field. Apply at: http://agency.governmentjobs. com/mnmeritsystem/default.cfm. Position closes 8/20/2015. A test is required and will held at the North Branch Library. You will be contacted by Minnesota Merit System once you apply and given the date and exact location of the testing. Rate of pay $18.63 to $25.53.

Pine County Corrections Officer (FT & PT available) Position performs care, custody and discipline of inmates. Generates, maintains all documentation and reports. Min Qual: 18 years of age with High School diploma or equivalent. Starting Salary: $16.69/hour Must be able to work evenings and weekends. Applications are available through the Pine County Administrator's Office or by visiting www.co.pine.mn.us . Application deadline: August 24, 2015 Mail application to: Pine County Administrator's Office 635 Northridge Drive NW, Suite 200 Pine City MN 55063 Fax to: (320) 591-1628 Email to: Deborah.Gray@co.pine.mn.us

REGISTERED NURSE Lino Lakes Assisted Living has a wonderful RN position available. This position is full time and requires working every fourth weekend. Ideally the position would be a mix of day time and evening hours with ﬂexibility.

Job Summary The RN will assist the Director of Nursing to ensure that the day to day healthcare needs of each resident are met. The RN will be a support to the LPNs and direct care staff to ensure that quality healthcare is delivered while maintaining excellent customer service. The RN will assist the Director of Nursing to ensure that all documentation is current and within state guidelines. The RN will help promote an excellent community environment through a positive attitude and excellent resident care. Please send resume and job interest to:

Amy Koehnen Executive Director akoehnen@linolakesal.com 763-267-6183

Customer Service RepsCall Center Finally a career that offers variety, flexibility and growth! Time Communications, an Arvig owned company, is hiring

Customer Service Representatives.

Full time and part time schedules available. Office and work-at-home opportunities! To learn more and to apply, visit us online at

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City of Lino Lakes PT Building Inspector II The City is accept. apps for a PT Building Inspector II. Applicants must have a MN State Limited Building Official Cert. A complete job desc. and app. available at www.ci.lino-lakes.mn.us. Apps will be accepted until Aug. 21, 2015.

All Around Remodeling is looking for experienced & non-experienced remodelors 651-464-0238

Well established commercial/ residential garage door service co. looking for mechanically inclined service technician. We will train the right person. Electrical knowledge a plus. Power tools provided. Benefits include health insurance, company truck and two week paid vacation. 763-786-3643

Order/Filling Packing, Shipping

North Suburban Grounds Maintenance Co. In search of reliable men & women for FT seas & yr round opportunities. Entry level & experience positions available Good driving record req. M-F. No weekends $10-15/hr. Call Bill @ 651-490-9755 to schedule appointment E-mail amilawn@aol.com

NOW HIRING company OTR drivers. $2,000 sign on bonus, flexible home time, extensive benefits. Call now!!! Hibb's & Co. 763/389-0610

P/T Receptionist Service Cashier White Bear Lincoln is looking for a dependable person with great customer service skills. Duties include Service Cashiering, filing, answering phones & general clerical duties. Hours: Weds-Thurs 3:30-9pm, e/o Saturday 8am-6pm, some holidays. Please email resume to lisa.neely@ wblincmerc.com

Part Time M-F 9:30am-3:00pm in auto parts warehouse.

151 Business Opportunities CONTRACT SALESPERSON Selling Aerial photography of farms on commission basis. $4225.00 first month guarantee. $1,500$3,000 weekly proven earnings. Travel required. More info msphotosd.com or 877/882-3566

SAWMILLS from only $4397.00-Make & save money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship.Free Info/DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com 800/578-1363 Ext. 300N

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Housecleaning * Tue-Fridays * Insr'd vehicle req'd The Cleaning Solution 651-653-6398 MacPhail Center for Music has a PT Site Coordinator opening at our White Bear Lake site. 30-35 hrs/wk: WBL (T-TH 3-9 pm), Mpls (M varies & SA 10-6pm) See macphail.org for details.

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Elementary Music Teacher position available at KMS Elementary School. Current Minnesota Education Licensure. Send letter of interest, resume, transcripts, three letters of recommendation and teaching license to mheidelberger@ kms.k12.mn.us or PO Box 168, Kerkhoven, MN 56252 PT teachers needed for our Fall program. Please call Linda 763-786-9410

Want better work hrs? PT day hrs, Mon-Fri! PAI is looking for experienced direct support professionals to work at day service provider in WBL. Job coaching, direct support & heavy lifting needed. $13.5013.67/hr. paimn.org for info & application. EOE

• Top: 691/2" L x 16" W • 6 Adjustable Shelves: 161/2” L x 131/2” 16 13 D • Top “Jut out”: 19" L x 331/2” W • Drawers have Metal Full • Drawers (3): 141/2” W x 61/2” 6 D Extension Slides 271/2” L x 14 • Excellent Condition • Heavy (will need 2 people to move)

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Portable massage tbl $75 port breast pump $25 651-285-2204 Versa 16' multi fold ladder $50 651-439-6654

355 Dining Room Set Beautiful Oak rectangular table w/tile inserts, 4 oak chairs, two are Captains. Very Good Condition $200 Call 651-407-8345

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Premium Lawn boy push lawnmower non propelled light weight, side bagger. High quality cast aluminum deck. $124 612-599-1729

GEOTHERMAL HEATING & COOLING SYSTEMS

362 Miscellaneous DISH NETWORK Get more for less! Starting $19.99/month (for 12 months), plus Bundle & save (Fast Internet for $15 more/month.) Call Now 800/297-8706

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Free firewood mostly Cedar 651-430-0011

Pocket Watch 17g Gold Filled $85 Gary 651-503-0019

Free wood Large quantities, some cheap 651-484-3262

Animal Hospitals

Custom Cherry Dresser

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CORN FARMERS Did you harvest or sell corn between 2010 and the present? You may be entitled to compensation. Call Attorney Charles H. Johnson 800/535-5727

DONATE YOUR CAR truck or boat to Heritage For The Blind. Free 3 day vacation, tax deductible, free towing, all paperwork taken care of. 800/439-1735

commercial, residential & shop buildings. Economical heating & cooling. Federal tax credits, electric rebates available. Earthloop Geothermal Systems, Fosston 218/435-6379

GOT KNEE PAIN? Back pain? Shoulder pain? Get a painrelieving brace -little or no cost to you. Medicare patients call health hotline now! 800/755-6807

Life is good. Don't miss out.

Pet Groomers/Stylists

5900 Hwy. 61, White Bear Lake, MN 55110 Part-time Retail Merchandiser alternate needed to merchandise Hallmark products at various retail stores in the Plymouth area. To apply: http://hallmark. candidatecare.com EOE Women/Minorities/Disabled/Veteran

PT Direct Support Professional positions available WBL & Hugo group homes w/ men or women! Exp. preferred. M/H valid DL, clean driving record, proof of ins & pass background check. Call Carrie for info (651) 426-3517. $1000 Retention BONUS offered!

Tow Truck Driver position- light & heavy duty, exp preferred, nights & weekends, must apply in person at Stillwater Towing. 1656 S Greeley St. Stillwater, MN 55082

(651) 426-1381

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Professional Pet Sitting & Dog Walking Services Owned & Operated by a Veterinary Technician with 20 years experience in animal care MJ The Critter Sitter - Insured & Bonded - Veterinarian Recommended -References available 612-807-7850 Let us give your pets the love & attention www.mjthecrittersitter.com they deserve while you’re away!

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Over heard Photo by Stephany Wieland Attendees dance to band Black Di et at the Square La ke Film & Music Festival Saturday .

Submitted photo d ent Jamie Raduenz rec ly painte Stillwater artists Randy and Photo by Evelyn Duvall. et. Stre in dyland on Ma this mural on the wall of Can 2014 SAHS grad Natalie Gjermo speaks at a gathering at Afton Alps Aug. 6 to celebrate the retirement of longtime SAHS ski coach Mary Parcheta (far left in front3).

Submitted photo a photo. s cross country team stop for Captains of the 2015 SAHS boy en-day sev a from d U.S. recently returne The No. 24-ranked team in the ners run 77 e Som . ing om s Junction, Wy high-altitude camp in Burges r's Pony team. are expected to join this yea

Submitted Photo Fred Steffen recently caught this 54-pound, 48-inch flathead catfish in the St. Croix River, while his fishing companion Bob Steffen caught a similar 34-pound, 42-inch catfish. They were moored at a sandbar using three anchors when the larger fish tugged on the line and Fred noticed their pontoon was moving downriver.

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Submitted photo photo of her this ok ebo Fac on Kelita Robertson posted in Bayport, 95 Highway folks' former antique shop on lding was bui The 5. 198 which operated from 1971 to recently demolished.

Submitted photo The Edina Realty-Stillwater softball team played in an Aug. 7 tournament. According to team member Sharon Schuler “We may have lost on the field but always win on the 'home front.'”

Submitted Photo Paddle boarders got ready to start a race Saturday at the Northern Lights Paddle, Yoga and Music Fest in Forest Lake. Top finishers for women were Patty Bohaty, first and Jennifer Pirrera second. Top men's finishers were John Sanborn and Mike Brumbaugh.

Submitted photo The Bayport Police Dept. held Safety Camp in Lakeside Park Aug. 3.

•St. Croix Vineyards tasting room and Aamodt's Apple Farm invite you to stop out and sample apple brats paired F with Minnesota wines, with free vineyard tours weekends at w noon through Aug. 31. n •The new Browns Creek Trail features fun interactive stops for kids. s •SAHS grad Kaela Anderson (and former Gopher Swimmer) was featured in a U of M publication recently for becoming a bone marrow donor for kids with cancer and other life-threatening conditions. Info: http://z.umn.edu/ yeb. •Stillwater Log Jam co-organizer Brad Glynn reported this year's festival drew an estimated 28,000 revelers, about double that of last year. A small profit may be carried into next year's Log Jam. Police Chief John Gannaway reported no major problems except the striking of a pedestrian by a truck in an incident unrelated to the festival. •The St. Croix Valley Lumberjacks have nominated the late Coach Eric Peterson for the Distinguished Service Awards Memorial via Special Olympics Minnesota. •Last weekend's Square Lake Film and Music Festival sold out early once again. •Favorite quote about Minnesota from John Moe interview: “"God tries to ice murder all the people here every year … every February I decide which snowbank I'm going to die in, making sure no one else has gravitated toward it.”

Photo Submitted l "Comin' the annua t a ic last p a Museum top for icipants s at Gammelgården rt a p g n u Yo mp a' day ca to Amerik month.

Submitted photo Some of the more than 20 participants in this summer's Youth Horseshoe League sponsored by Lakes Area Youth Service Bureau take a pic at the final tournament. The free league co-sponsored by the Minnesota Gopher State Horseshoe Pitchers Association played at the Forest Lake VFW. Rick Wright was coordinator and April Lynch and Joe Mueller were assistant coaches.

Submitted photo TV hunting and fishing personality Ron Schara spent the day fishing on a loca l lake Aug. 6 with Don Bohn of Fore st Lake, his son Steve Bohn of Linwood and his grandson Donovan Bohn of Linwood. Several large bass were snagged, including a four-poun der by Don and a more than 10-pound northern pike.

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651.426.1671 • 4801 Highway 61 • CBBurnet.com

PATTI BREKKE 651-628-5536

1 LEVEL TOWNHOME NEW on the market. Lovely home features three bedroom/ two baths.The lower level family room walks out to your backyard. Note that Mrs Clean lives here.

JAN RAPHEAL 651-653-2575

$159,000

SPACIOUS RAMBLER Open/airy ﬂoor plan, 9 foot ceilings, Chef Delight Kitchen, and Master Bedroom Suite. All this & more in quaint Mahtomedi Neighborhood. Hurry!!

TOM HAYCRAFT 651-653-2534

$329,000

PATRICK MCGRATH

MAHTOMEDI’S FINEST Quiet upscale neighborhood, sport court, 4 season porch, ﬁnished walkout level, shows like new. Mahtomedi schools!

651-653-2449

$659,900

CINDY LANGE 651-329-4372

CINDY CURREN 612-720-6445

ST. CROIX VALLEY VIEWS ...are just the cherry on top of this storybook 4Br home set on 3+ Acres in the Arbors. 5868 Finished Sq. Ft. very inviting! 4car heated gar. Come see!

JANE MORRIS 651-653-2466

$574,000

ENTERTAINERS DREAM!!! This home has it all, 3100+ FSF, 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2 ﬁreplaces, open ﬂoor plan, Chisago or Forest Lake Schools. HURRY

JOSHUA LEONHARDT 651-769-5329

$400,000

LANNY KURYSH

FOREST LAKE DUPLEX Great investment or owner occupied duplex. Both units have two Bedrooms & 1 car attached garage and shared laundry.

651-246-1631

$184,900

JANE MORRIS 651-653-2466

KIRBY EHRREICH 651-653-2559

VADNAIS CHARMER! Beautiful 3 BR/2 BA home with amenities galore! Open ﬂoor plan, amazing family room with built-ins. Ofﬁce, craft room, heated garage! Quick close!

CATHY STOREY 612-270-3427

$229,900

YOUR NAME HERE.... Need a location for your business opportunity! Check this one out! Great visibilty and over 1 acre landscaped and Parking for 42! New Pricing

JAMES L WALKER 651-303-7143

$450,000

4 BR’S-WELL KEPT HOME JOHN & RYAN MANN

Many updates. Impeccable!! Landscaped backyard, pavored patio & walkway, gardens, large deck, and shed. Close to WBL High School.

612-751-1072

$225,000 KEN PILKENTON 651-653-2535

TIM GARRY 612-963-0674

LOTS FOR SALE BECKY HALVORSON 612-964-8186

TERRY JON HANTHO 612-991-5472

TOM HAYCRAFT 651-653-2534

Great open builder lots! Nicely wooded approx 1.7 acres for each of these three contiguous lots. Gas and electric at street. Septic/well required.

GRANTASTIC 14 acres of peace and quiet. Large open ﬂoor plan with wooded views plus huge (100 x 40) out building in Mahtomedi school district!

THOMAS CARR 651-303-8001

$37,500

DON WOLKERSTORFER 651-653-2482

ONE LEVEL LIVING! Spacious Townhome in ideal White Bear Lake location! Live on the main level, but have a large ﬁnished basement with a full entertainment kitchen!!

NEW LISTING Vaulted 4seas porch, 24x30 garage, newer appliances & windows , 3 bedrm on 1 lev & new roof are a few of the features. Call for a showing appointment.

THOMAS CARR 651-303-8001

$299,900

CINDY CURREN 612-720-6445

$229,900

LAWRENCE YEARSLEY

BIG & CLEAN 2 STY Price reduced on this 5 BR, 4 BA Two Story. Enjoy grilling on the large deck, or taking the kids to the nearby park. This home won’t disappoint.

651-329-8294

$324,900

CINDY CURREN

GREAT LOCATION Walk to the lake and downtown. Great condition home with hardwood ﬂrs, 2++ car garage, newer windows and mechanicals, large lot w/gardens. Affordable

612-720-6445

JAN RAPHEAL 651-653-2575

RACHEL SPRY 651-653-2464

$169,900

MARTY WEBER

JUST LISTED SOUTH WBL SANDY ESPE A Perfect Place To Start, 3 BR, Fam Rm, 3 Level, Near Bossard Park, Gleaming Hardwood Floors, Screen Porch, Fenced Yard, DBL Garage.

SORENSON

612-812-9792

$189,900

JUST LISTED LONG LAKE SANDY ESPE

CLASSY CUSTOM WALK-OUT SANDY ESPE

Gorgeous 1.3 Acre Wooded Setting On Long Lake, Livingroom W/Fp And Amazing Views 2992 Sq Ft 5BR’s, 3 BA, Walk-Out, 6 Gar Stalls, Mahtomedi Schools.

Spectacular Greatroom W/Fp, Main Fl MBR Suite + 3BR’s, Lg Kit W/Bayed Eating Area, In Home Bus W/Separate Entrance. Lg Private Treed Lot.

SORENSON

612-812-9792

$529,900

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES STEPHANIE HOWE 612-741-5069

LORIANN KOFSTAD 651-895-5253

Company training paid! Cutting edge technology! Active ofﬁce!

New downtown location! Experienced support staff! Fun environment!

651-653-2524

SORENSON

612-812-9792

$597,000

For more information, please contact us. Chuck Stout

Rick Estes

Branch Vice President

Sales Manager

(651) 653-2456 (651) 343-3406 cstout@cbburnet.com

rjestes@cbburnet.com

CINDY WERNER 612-819-4600