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Township residents ask: ‘Why us?’ BY BILL STICKELS III EDITOR@COUNTYSTAR.COM
A nearly standing-room only crowd filed into the Cambridge city council chambers on Monday, Oct. 17, to hear the results of the council’s vote on the annexation of their properties from Isanti Township to the city of Cambridge. The overriding question on a majority of those residents’ minds was a simple question for the council: “Why us?” This question was repeated throughout the public forum portion of the proceedings by over half of the eight people who spoke in front of the council. The properties up for annexation were what are considered “pockets” or “islands” where they were previously part of Isanti Township, but were completely surrounded by properties that are part of the city of Cambridge. Four of the five pockets are located along 16th Avenue SE, running from just east of Main SEE ISLANDS, PAGE 9
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Construction is complete on the North Star Solar project, the largest single solar energy facility in the Midwest and one of the largest in the U.S. More than 440,000 photovoltaic solar panels spanning 1,000 acres in Chisago County are expected to produce enough energy to power more than 20,000 homes. Partners in the project celebrated the 100-megawatt facility with a ribbon cutting on Oct. 19, followed by a bus tour of the North Star site about five miles southeast of North Branch at 9821 367th Street. The project is expected to come online in December 2016. The North Star Solar project employed more than 300 workers during construction. Once operational, the plant will create six to 12 full-time jobs. Total engineering and construction costs for the project were estimated at about $180 million, with approximately $350,000 per year of production and property tax revenues for Chisago County and local jurisdictions. D.E. Shaw Renewable Investments (DESRI) manages the property which is owned by a DESRI affiliate. It was
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The newly completed North Star Solar project lies on 1,000 acres about five miles southeast of North Branch. Its 440,000 panels make it the largest solar energy facility in the Midwest.
developed by Community Energy Solar and constructed by Swinerton Renewable Energy. Xcel Energy will purchase power from the facility as part of a 25year deal. The North Star Solar project is part of Xcel Energy’s plan to deliver a third of its energy from renewables by
2030 in response to Minnesota Statute 216B.1691, which requires that public utilities produce at least 1.5 percent of retail electricity sales from solar energy by 2020. See photos from the ribbon cutting on page 2 of this issue.
Out of your comfort zone and into a box
“It’s fun to step outside your comfort zone,” Michelle said as she taped the corners of the cardboard box that would be her only shelter for the evening. “But more important than that is that we are here in a busy spot where people driving by can see what we are doing.” She said awareness is so important. “In a place like Minnesota where it is very cold,” she added, “if a person
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Township islands (in blue) were annexed into the city of Cambridge at the Oct. 17 council meeting.
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Rachel Odonovan, Chloe Hajek and Madeline Droubie (in no order) won “Best Dwelling Award” at Box City in Cambridge.
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With rain sprinkling down and a crisp fall breeze in the air, Marshall and Michelle Pattee worked diligently to set up their temporary home – a cardboard box – at the Box City event held at the Isanti County Fairgrounds on Saturday, Oct. 16. They were determined to not let the weather conditions scare them away from being part of this event.
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Local families help feed the world
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People of all ages pitched in the help fill packages of rice meals to be delivered to Haiti as part of hurricane relief efforts. The rice packaging was organized by liferice.org. The organizers were anticipating making about 80,000 packages of rice during the day-long efforts held at the CIHS cafeteria. Approximately 20 percent of the packages would be kept to distribute to local food shelves, with the rest of them being shipped, along with packages put together in other cities across the U.S., to Haiti. The organizers expected around 200 volunteers to help out in the cause.
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The horse-drawn hayride was enjoyed by Nancy Anderson (from left) holding granddaughter Claire, Melanie, holding Anna, and Anna’s dad Mason. A tractor-pulled hayride was also available.
Hundreds of people showed up at the annual Hayride 4 Food to benefit Family Pathways food shelves on Oct. 16 north of Cambridge. Broken Tree Horse & Harness of Isanti provided a wagon pulled by these two rare Norwegian Fjord horses to give rides to visitors.
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Isanti Fire District Chief Al Jankovich makes sure a shy AJ Robinson gets candy while mom Stephanie Chumley looks on at the hayride.
Harnessing the power of the sun
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North Branch Mayor Kirsten Hagen Kennedy (center, with scissors), along with project leaders and local officials, cuts the ribbon on the North Star Solar Project, located just south of North Branch. The project, which collects solar power using 440,000 panels, represents an investment in Minnesota and Chisago County of approximately $180 million. Chisago County and other local jurisdictions are estimated to receive approximately $350,000 of production and property tax revenues annually from the project.
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The North Star Solar Project collaborated with the MN Dept. of Natural Resources and Minnesota Native Landscapes to bring in native grasses and trees to benefit wildlife and pollinators. They also worked closely with owners of neighboring properties to minimize the visual impact of the project.
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door prizes, refreshments and dessert after show. For info call Craig at (651) 329-4900; list of performers on Facebook page “First Lutheran Church of Harris-ELCA.”
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OCT 21 One-woman Dramatic Presentation Local actor Sherry Pearce will present an original, Bible-based, one-woman show “The Fisherman’s Wife” at 7 p.m. at Lakeside Christian Church, 32393 Rendova Circle NE, Cambridge, on the changes in Peter’s life. No charge. Call (763) 689-3649 for info.
OCT 22 Free Winter Clothing Distribution All sizes of coats, boots, gloves and scarves will be distributed free from 9 a.m. to noon at Cambridge Lutheran Church, 621 Old N. Main St. For info call (763) 286-6250.
Bird Seed Fundraiser The public is invited to support the Wild River Audubon chapter by purchasing bird seed from 9 a.m. to noon at Brink’s Market parking lot, 11460 Brink Ave., Chisago City. For info call Jean at (651) 257-5627.
Fall Fest City Center Market will offer a new Fall Fest from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with fresh local produce, kids’ games and activities, Chmielewski Funtime Band, cookbook author talk, art and food vendors. For info contact (763) 689-4640 or visit www.citycentermarket.coop.
Meet the Author Teresa Marrone, author of “Dishing Up Minnesota: 150 Recipes from the Land of 10,000 Lakes” will appear from 10 a.m. to noon at Scout & Morgan Books, 114 Buchanan St. N, Cambridge, with samples of foods from the cookbook. For info call (763) 689-2474.
Paper Airplane Event Kids ages 2-5 can learn to make paper airplanes and fly them for awards from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Rush City Public Library. Parents are welcome to accompany children for this event. Call (320) 3583948 for info.
Country & Gospel Music Jam The 3rd annual Country & Gospel Music Jam will be held in two shows at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. at First Lutheran Church, 438th & Gates Ave., Harris. There is a cost that includes nine performers,
Kroppkakor Supper Spring Lake Lutheran Church offers its annual Kroppkakor Supper with sides, dessert and beverage from 3:30-6:30 p.m. at 8440 Erickson Rd. NE, North Branch. There is a cost. Craft and bake sale also. For info call (651) 674-4606 or email sll. church@gmail.com.
Oktoberfest The Braham Event Center will host Oktoberfest from 6-10 p.m. with German music by “Marie & the Boys.” Admission is $15 for German and American food, snacks and cash bar.
OCT 23 Immigration Forum The public is invited to an adult forum on immigration at 11 a.m. at Common Ground: a United Methodist Community, 404 Cypress St. N, Cambridge, in the sanctuary. Immigration attorney Salima Khakoo will speak, with time for questions and discussion. For info email openhearts@ cgumc.org.
Fall Tea North Chisago Historical Society will host a Fall Tea for men and women at noon at Rush City Community Center, 720 West 14th St. There is a cost that includes lunch, tea and entertainment: “A Victorian Tea” by Jon and Rachel Bigelow, local actors and singers. Call (320) 396-2676 for ticket info.
Free Family Movie The Braham Event Center will show the free movie “The Peanuts Movie” at 2 p.m. Snacks available for purchase. Donations for movie are appreciated. Sponsored by Friends of the Library. Call (320) 396-3177 for more info.
One-woman Dramatic Presentation Local actor Sherry Pearce will present an original, Bible-based, one-woman show “The Fisherman’s Wife” at 6 p.m. at Lakeside Christian Church, 32393 Rendova Circle NE, Cambridge, on the changes in Peter’s life. No charge. Call (763) 689-3649 for info.
OCT 24 Donate Blood Take the opportunity to donate blood from 1-7 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 38460 Lincoln Trl., North Branch. To learn more and make an appointment, visit www. redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-733-2767.
Family Flu Shot Clinic NBAPS will host a flu shot clinic for students and families from 3:30-7 p.m. at the middle school south cafeteria and Sunrise health office. No flu mist; insurance accepted, otherwise $36 for vaccine. Appointments not necessary.
Mystery Monday Harmonica Concert Award-winning harmonic player Dave McKeen will perform at We R Able’s Mystery Monday event at the Historic Grant House in Rush City. Ordering off the menu begins at 5:11 p.m., music at 5:49 p.m., plus other mysterious surprises. Pre-register at (320) 358-1211.
OCT 25 Main Street Storytime Cambridge Public Library will offer the last installment in its preschool “Main Street Storytime” at 10 a.m. at Cambridge Floral, 122 Main St. N. For info call the library at (763) 689-7390.
Library Halloween Party Kids ages 12 and under are invited to a Halloween Party at 6:30 p.m. at Chisago Lakes Area Library. Come in costume or just as they are for pumpkin decorating, stories and treats at 11754 302nd St., Chisago City. Call (651) 257-2817 for info.
OCT 26 Open Studio Join fellow artists from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. to work on your own art with your own supplies at Cambridge Center for the Arts, 140 Buchanan St. N. No instruction, no charge, no registration necessary. Snacks are welcome. Call (763) 5520320 for more info.
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Meeting from 7-8 p.m. at the North Branch Public Library. Come find out how to be involved in planning the new Christmas Festival. Call (651) 332-0779 for info.
OCT 27 Allen Eskens Talk Author Allen Eskens will speak on his book “The Life We Bury” from noon to 1 p.m. at Anoka-Ramsey Community College, Spirit River Dr. S., Cambridge, Room G202. For info call Shannon at (763) 433-1897.
OCT 28 Life Drawing Session The public is invited to Life Drawing with a live model from 9 a.m. to noon at Cambridge Center for the Arts, 140 Buchanan St. N. No instruction. Fees pay the model. For info call (763) 552-0320 or visit www.cambridgecenterforthearts.org.
Donate Blood Take the opportunity to donate blood from 12-6 p.m. at Wal-Mart, 2101 2nd Ave. SE, Cambridge. To learn more and make an appointment, visit www.redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-733-2767.
Harvest Festival The public is invited to a Harvest Festival from 4-7 p.m. with an ala carte menu of chicken wild rice soup, sauerkraut & pork, chili, ham sandwiches, potato salad and pie at St. Stephens Lutheran Church, 400 8th St. SE, Braham. For info call (320) 396-3103.
Beautification Association Meeting The North Branch Beautification Association will hold its Annual
Artists’ Reception The public is invited to celebrate the artwork of Cambridge’s ARCC art instructor Marko Marian and guest Bill Goodman from 5-7 p.m. at Cambridge Center for the Arts with snacks and beverages. Exhibit runs through Nov. 22. No charge. Call (763) 552-0320 or arts4cambridge@gmail.com for info.
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OCT 29 Deer Butchering Seminar A free deer butchering seminar will be offered at 1 p.m. at Isanti County Sportsman’s Club, 3455 Holly St. NW, Cambridge, with professional butchers from deerdummy. com. Products will be for sale. Sponsored by Isanti County MDHA. For info call Kevin at (763) 4449822.
Trunk N’ Treat Kids can collect candy from decorated car trunks from 3-6 p.m. at Long Lake Lutheran Church, 3921 277th Ave. NW, Isanti, plus enjoy free food, treats and bouncy house. Costume parade. Bring food donation for Family Pathways food shelf. For info call (763) 444-5315.
OCT 30 Scandinavian Smorgasbord Siloa Lutheran Church will host its annual Scandinavian Smorgasbord from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at 2607 405th Ave. NW, Braham, with a wide variety of dishes, homemade craft and food items, and a raffle. There is a cost; tickets may be purchased from Siloa members. For info call (320) 396-3927.
Spaghetti Dinner A spaghetti dinner will be held from 5-7 p.m. at the Chisago County Community Center, 38790 6th Ave., North Branch. Cost is $8 per person; $18 per family. Call (651) 674-8658 for more info.
Writers Group Cambridge Center for the Arts will host a writers group from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in a relaxed and informal setting. All levels welcome. Bring latest work and own refreshments to 140 Buchanan St. N (City Center Mall). Call (763) 552-0320 or email barb.ccfa.writers@ gmail.com for more info.
will present Alfred Hitchcock’s “The 39 Steps: A Live Radio Play” at the Braham Event Center on Oct. 28-29 with 6:30 p.m. dinner, 7 p.m. show, and Oct. 30 dessert matinee with 2 p.m. show. There is a cost. Visit www.abctheatrecompany.com or call (763) 444-4539 for info.
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Appreciation Dinner North Branch American Legion Riders Post 85 will hold a Veterans/ Law Enforcement/Fire & Rescue Appreciation Dinner with social hour 2-3 p.m., ceremony and dinner to follow at Legion Hall, 6439 Elm St., North Branch. No charge for those honored; donation asked of others. RSVP by Oct. 24 to Sheli at (651) 398-6926.
OCT 31 Trunk or Treat Common Ground, a United Methodist Community, will offer free
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Trunk or Treat from 5-8 p.m. at 404 Cypress St. N, Cambridge. Prize for best-decorated trunk. Hot cider, popcorn and restrooms available. For info call (763) 689-2071 or email openhearts@commongroundumc.org.
Trunk or Treat
Rush City First Lutheran will offer Trunk or Treat in the church parking lot at 1000 S. Jay Ave., Rush City, with setup from 4:30-5 p.m., and trunk or treat from 5-7:30 p.m. Concessions available. To register for a spot, email joannbelau@ gmail.com.
Kidz Kraze
Harvest Christian Center is sponsoring Kidz Kraze from 5-8 p.m. at 601 Heritage Blvd., Isanti, with free games, bouncy houses and lots of candy. For info call (763) 4448883 or email harvest4god@gmail.com.
Halloween Bash
A Halloween Bash called “Game On,” modeled after video games, will be offered from 6-8 p.m. by Access Church at both its campuses: 4359 392nd St., North Branch, and Isanti Middle School, 201 Centennial Dr., for ages 1-12 with games, inflatables and lots of free candy. For info visit Facebook “Accessmn” or “accessisanti” or www. accesschurchonline.org.
Trunk or Treat
River of Life Church will host Trunk or Treat from 5-7 p.m. at Westside Commons parking lot on Hwy. 95 (across from MinnCo on Birch St.) with Bible-themed trunks, free games and candy, hot cider, restrooms and baby-changing station. For info visit www.riveroflifehome.com or call (763) 689-5115.
Family Fun Night
Families are invited to a free night of indoor fun from 5:30-8 p.m. at Dale Evangelical Free Church, 45268 Brunswick Rd., Harris, with bouncy house games, candy, prizes, hotdogs, popcorn, crafts, cupcake walk. For info call (763) 689-5817 or visit www.daleefc.com.
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LOCAL ISSUES Iverson, Stylski followed legal advice says mayor To the editor, We would like to clarify a letter and Facebook post recently sent by Council Member Howard Lewis that states the unwillingness of Council Members Iverson and Stylski to express their opinion on the sales tax referendum for the new library. We would like everyone to understand that Council Members Iverson and Stylski were following the advice of our city attorney, the statutes of Minnesota, and opinion from both the Minnesota attorney general and the state auditor. While we recognize Council Member Lewis’ version of the First Amendment as his right, he forgets that we have rules of law that must also be followed. We felt this letter should be written to let the city of Cambridge voters know that Lisa Iverson and Michael Stylski have always been supportive of the library project and are quite sure the citizens will make the right decision whether the new library is built or not. But it is not the council’s place to influence the citizens’ decision. We feel as members of the council that Council Member Lewis has unjustifiably targeted two council members who only
want the best for the city of Cambridge. Again, we feel the citizens of Cambridge will make the best decision regarding the sales tax referendum on Nov. 8, 2016. Marlys Palmer Cambridge mayor Joseph Morin Cambridge City Council Member
Council members will follow attorney’s advice To the editor, We desire to set the record straight with respect to our position on the Cambridge Public Library since misinformation is being shared by Council Member Lewis. The Cambridge City Attorney has advised current council members that it is inappropriate and illegal for council members to advocate for the sales tax referendum. The city attorney’s main objections to taking a position on the referendum falls under M.S. 211B.07 Threats, Force, Undue Influence. This statute makes it illegal for any person to threaten, coerce or unduly influence another in order to compel another to vote for or against a candidate or ballot question.
It is unfortunate that Council Member Lewis is not following the advice of our city attorney and state law. We will continue to respect our city attorney’s position on this issue and continue to follow state law. Council Member Lewis has insinuated that we do not support the library. That statement is false and misleading. We believe that a strong and vibrant library is a community asset. The city has provided detailed information to residents concerning the local sales tax proposal that would fund construction of a new library. We have complete faith and trust that voters will make a well-informed decision on the project and referendum on election day. We are also confident that residents will be able to sort through the rhetoric that has been circulated recently. Lisa Iverson Michael Stylski Sr. Cambridge City Council Members
Shalom Thrift Shop is a gift to community
very unique about Shalom Thrift Shop. There is peacefulness, calm and joy that radiates throughout the store and among all the staff. The shop is attractive and items displayed beautifully and very reasonably priced. There is no employer and there are no employees. No one receives a salary nor monetary bonus. All are volunteers who work there because they believe in giving of their time to a cause – the community. All proceeds are returned to benefit the community. Li’l Farm Children’s Home, among other service-oriented organizations, was recently chosen to receive a generous monetary donation from Shalom Thrift Shop. We, Sister Margaret Roozen, Sister Francette Malecha with our board of directors, express deep gratitude to the Shalom board and to each volunteer who spends precious hours to make Shalom a gift to the community. Thank you also to contributors who help make Shalom viable and a financial help to many shoppers. Sister Francette Li’l Farm Children’s Home
To the editor, One needs only to walk into this neat, orderly shop to know there is something
NORTH BRANCH WATER & LIGHT COMMISSION The long and short of North Branch Water & Light debate
To the editor, The water and light referendum was put on the ballot by three council members – Borchardt, Furman and Canada. I find it very interesting that the petition was started at the time of the caucuses by the Borchardts who have a running battle about paying their bill with Water and Light for at least the past two years. It is my opinion that this is a vendetta against the manager of Water and Light, and they want his head. They have gathered a few minions, who have not only made Mark Petsche’s life miserable, but also our mayor’s and another council member’s. They supported Furman in a frivolous lawsuit – Furman vs. Blomquist. I have attended council meetings and some Water and Light meetings – read minutes and newspapers until my eyes are crossed. If you have watched meetings on cable, you will agree that the agendas of these three council members are not for the good of constituents but for themselves. The council has set precedence on a development behind the County Market. These three have allowed the developer to put well and septic in when the comp plan was set up for sewer and water. The way your water bills are going down is by adding users onto the system. That’s why the water treatment plant was built larger than was needed at the time it was built. The flyer I received in the mail on Saturday a week ago is misleading. It is put
out by the Borchardts. This, in itself, should make you question its contents. They wish to replace the management with an employee that now runs our road repair. Although he is excellent at his job, he has no experience in Water and Light management. This is “reorganization?” I think not. This is not a reorganization, but a geteven abolishment. If you believe a yes vote is in your best interest, I have a bridge in New York to sell you. Vote NO on this issue until all the facts come out. Barb Burrington North Branch
Change needs to start with council, not commission To the editor, Council Member Borchardt, again you go on and on about a business you own and how you feel you have been wronged by the Water and Light Commission. Other businesses in town went through the same thing, and yet all we hear about is Oakwood Mobile Home Park. Every email and attachment you sent to me to explain your stance on why we should vote to abolish the Water and Light Commission had to do with Oakwood Mobile Home Park. It is clear that you and a small group have pushed your agenda using your council vote to get the question on the ballot. Council members Furman, Canada and yourself put this question on a ballot without any information or what
it may cost the taxpayers should a yes vote pass. Pretty reckless if you ask me! North Branch needs a change, and it’s not abolishing the Water and Light Commission. Change needs to start with the council. Vote for Jim Swenson, Kelly Neider and Kirsten Hagen Kennedy. VOTE NO to abolish the Water and Light Commission. Brad Hult North Branch
Reasons to vote no on Water & Light referendum To the editor, If you are a North Branch resident with private well, septic and have the surrounding co-op as your electrical provider, your vote should be NO on the ballot question to abolish the North Branch Municipal Water and Light Commission (NBWL). We already pay a storm sewer charge on our property taxes for a storm sewer that we all don’t use. Here are a few facts. The NBWL has never defaulted on any bonds/debt, but this “what if” scenario keeps being brought up. According to the new report, The NBWL is going in the right direction. This makes me wonder, “Why hasn’t any present council member or candidate addressed the $50-plus million the city is in debt for?” Isn’t this more alarming than the NBWL debt? I believe there’s enough blame to go around with this council that we need to quit looking for a scapegoat and
look at the big picture. Isn’t it time the council needs to look at their own home (the city) and clean up that mess first? Enough of the finger-pointing! I believe it’s time that this city council quits the petty bickering so everything doesn’t always end in a 3-2 vote, and start looking at getting the city back to what it was and maybe getting along and having a unanimous vote for once. I was looking at my ECE bill – basic service was $28.75. ECE KWH is $.1438. NBWL’s basic charge is $15 and KWH is $.1409. This means that NBWL’s electricity is a better value for residential. NBWL’s water has a customer charge of $20 and $7.70 per 1,000 gallons and $0.53 testing fee, which equates to $28.23 for the first 1,000 gallons. Now the city, which adds their sewer and storm sewer to NBWL’s bill, is a customer charge of $15 and $9.90 per thousand gallons, with a $5.15 storm sewer. This equates to $30.05 for your first 1,000 gallons of sewer. As you can see, the city of North Branch adds a minimum of $30.05 for THEIR sewer to your NBWL every month, but yet the NBWL Commission gets 100 percent of the complaints. Vote NO on abolishing the NBWL Commission, or as their signs now say, “reorganize,” which to me means something different than abolish like they have been saying. Charlie Hult North Branch
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LOCAL ELECTIONS Optimistic about North Branch future under Hagen Kennedy To the editor, As a long-time resident of North Branch, I am thrilled about the changes I have seen in our community since Kirsten Kennedy was elected mayor. Under her leadership I see North Branch residents who are excited about where they live and optimistic for the future of our community. During her first term as mayor, she has demonstrated her commitment to residents through the We love NB campaign, and pursuing a grant for new playground equipment at Central Park. She has a longterm vision, however, that depends on new business and industry locating to North Branch, which is evidenced by Caribou/Einstein Bagels launching here, as well as Premier Marine moving to town. Kirsten’s work has just begun, and we continue to need a leader who understands that a vibrant community balances homes with businesses. We need a smart, creative leader who supports the local businesses while attracting new businesses that can enhance our community. For this reason, I will be voting for Mayor Kirsten Hagen Kennedy to continue as mayor. Deidra Peaslee North Branch
Petty games discredit North Branch To the editor, I am getting fed up with the multitude of attacks by Council Member Blomquist against Council Member Furman, and I know I’m not the only one. How many times do the citizens have to listen to your unprofessionalism? You continue to verbally attack Council Member Furman at City Council meetings, as well as in the local papers. Grow up and start acting in the best interest of our city. These petty games you’re playing only discredit the city of North Branch. What businesses want to come to North Branch and see you attack other council members at meetings? The bond companies, Moody’s and S&P read the minutes, watch the meetings and read the local papers. All this bickering doesn’t help our bond rating. Please put your personal agenda aside and start working for the good of the city. Kathy Long North Branch
Power and control more incentive than money for candidates To the editor, When pointing out the honesty – or lack thereof – in political advertising, I find it dishonestly hyper-partisan and thus suspicious to focus on ads attacking one’s favored candidate, as we saw in a letter published here last week, and act like these ads are uniquely egregious in their level of distortion, especially when it’s well-known that this variety of advertising is done as a matter of course and has been since politics began. Curiously enough, however, the writer of the letter in question placed the blame squarely at the feet of “money in politics.” While decrying this phenomenon can be a worthwhile endeavor, we must remain vigilant against focusing on the wrong things and being distracted by ultimately irrelevant side issues that are symptomatic of a larger problem. The larger problem here is out-of-control government power, control and its expansive reach. What we must begin to understand is that when trillions of dollars in taxation and spending – a source of money in politics that utterly dwarfs campaign contributions – people will more than happily spend billions for a shot at having a say in directing how the trillions are spent and the power is wielded. The very existence of the aforementioned level of power, control and expansive reach creates a wide variety of incentives to engage in this and other behaviors to gain control of said power and control. If anybody is truly serious about eliminating money in politics and the influence thereof, they’ll first address the power and reach of government in general and taxes and spending in particular. If not, the base incentives will still exist and no measure to control the behaviors these incentives spawn will be effective. Matthew Rothchild Isanti
Mark Koran is knowledgeable, genuine and honest To the editor, I have always liked the Ronald Reagan quote, “Trust, but verify.” Before I met Mark Koran, I was skeptical. After my first long conversation with him, my skepti-
cism completely evaporated. I have found Mark Koran to be genuine, honest and knowledgeable. He will be a senator we can trust and have faith in. We need our senator to protect our rights, our way of life, our constitution and to uphold our values. I firmly believe Mark Koran is that person. I’m voting for him this November, and I hope you will as well. Carol A. Baker Stacy
Mark Koran understands small business concerns To the editor, As citizens, I believe we have a duty to make informed decisions when we cast our votes. I also believe to make informed decisions, we must reach out and talk to the candidates who represent us locally. I never realized how easy it was to contact a candidate, but I discovered most of them have an email and phone number which they actually answer! I have spoken with Mark Koran, who is the Republican candidate for Senate District 32B. I have found Mark Koran to be extremely knowledgeable and very informed on the issues affecting our area. He believes there is too much regulation on small businesses. As a small business owner, I have personally experienced how over-regulation hurts small businesses and our economy. Over-regulation prevents small businesses from hiring and expanding. Mark Koran understands this, and that is why I am voting for him on Nov. 8. Jeff Sinna Stacy
Tim Nelson will strive to do what’s right regardless of party politics To the editor, I am so excited that citizens in our area have the opportunity to vote for Tim Nelson for the Minnesota Senate. Up until my recent retirement, Tim and I served on the Isanti County Family Support Team, and I saw first-hand how passionate Tim was about doing what it takes to help parents/guardians raise healthy, competent children. Tim has a unique skill set of being a gifted problem-solver, a hard worker and a caring, compassionate person who genuinely desires to make a difference in his personal and professional lives. I know Tim will strive to do what’s right regardless of party politics. Tim is an incredible person of integrity and I have NO doubt he will be impactful in the Minnesota Senate representing you and me – the people of East Central Minnesota. Vicki L. Ostrom Cambridge
Vote for Nate Reibel for CambridgeIsanti School Board To the editor, We would like to express our support of Nate Reibel for C-I School Board. Nate has a dedication and commitment to C-I schools. He is a high school graduate of C-I, a college graduate and lives in the district. He has volunteered at the schools and currently serves on the school board. He cares about the future of our district and is working to help it succeed. Vote Nate Reibel. Jenny and Clay Erickson Isanti
Rick Greene puts great thought into each decision To the editor, Chisago County District 2 Commissioner Rick Greene will be getting my vote on Nov. 8. Here’s why: Rick has been a strong leader on the board for ten years. He has led Chisago County through the near-recession of 2008 and worked to drop levy increases to near 0 percent. The Chisago County Board has decided to incorporate a .5 percent sales tax dedicated to roads and bridges along with a license fee, since the Legislatures won’t do it! This is a tough decision for an elected official under any circumstance. Rick Greene took the hard vote to have funds so county roads can be repaired and improved. At a recent candidate forum, his opponent said he didn’t support these measures, yet still said one of his top priorities is to fix the roads. Well, you can’t have it both ways! If you want good roads in a climate like
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ours, you need to pay for it. County commissioners make tough decisions at every meeting that affect people’s lives. Rick Greene puts great thought into each decision he makes on how it will affect the county and its residents. That’s leadership! Muriel Kennedy North Branch
Rick Greene values constituents and their opinions
To the editor, It has been my pleasure to work with Commissioner Rick Greene on several community boards and committees. Greene is a dedicated leader serving Chisago County and is deeply committed to his local constituents. Since January 2013 Greene has missed only one board meeting (out of 56 meetings) due to emergency surgery. Greene’s integrity and hard work earned him an elected chair position on several boards I share membership with. Some commissioners fail to attend their assigned committee meetings. They only read the minutes and believe this is “participation.” Greene attends all assigned meetings, participates in the process and brings value back to the county. Greene is deeply passionate about workforce and economic development, business growth, roads and bridges, transportation, land usage, water quality and the fiscal integrity of Chisago County and its programs and services. Most important, Greene values his constituents and their opinions, and works hard to improve the quality of life in Chisago County. Trish Taylor Hugo
Rick Greene’s accomplishments warrant reelection
To the editor, Rick Greene is to be commended for working hard as well as harmoniously with other Chisago County commissioners to decide what meets the needs of residents and at the least cost (see Rick’s “Where I Stand” campaign brochure). The accomplishments include the following: a. Sound investments: Chisago County is one of the best counties in the state in managing its borrowing over the last decade, with 70 percent going for roads and bridges. b. Decreased levy per capita: In 2007 Chisago County ranked 17th highest in the state per capita county taxes. This year we ranked 50th, well below the middle. c. Decreased ratio of levy dollars: In 2008 over half the county budget came from real estate tax levy dollars. This year, half of the budget comes from non-levy sources. d. Sound fiscal management: The county has maintained suitable county reserve fund levels and a strong AA+ bond rating, resulting in better interest rates on county debt. e. Public safety: The commissioners developed the Chisago County emergency communication center without raising the county tax levy. f. Roads: Last year the county improved over 40 miles of county roadways. Despite reductions in federal and state funding, the county will improve another 50 miles of roadways this year. Rick is an innovative, realistic thinker with courage and skillful leadership qualities needed to successfully meet and handle the challenges of the county government for the next four years. Occasionally in the game of politics, it does happen that the voters’ best interests are served by reelecting the incumbent. This is the case this time. Rick has done the work. He has the capacity to continue to do the work and make the tough decisions for our community to thrive and grow. I request that our friends and neighbors vote to return Rick Greene to the county board. Ted Greene Shafer
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Dudley Hanson
Dudley H. Hanson, of Cambridge, passed away on Oct. 11, 2016, unexpectedly at his home in Cambridge at the age of 86. He was born in St. Paul, Minn., to Harry F. and Verna (Bloom) Hanson on May 15, 1930. He moved from St. Paul to Cambridge when he was 15 and graduated from Cambridge High School in 1948 where he met tthe love of his life, Barbara S Stake, and on March 31, 1951, m married her. Dudley was a veteran of the K Korean War and served in tthe Air Force. After serving h his country he went to work ffor his father-in-law at Kluck O Oil Co., a propane and fuel o oil business in Cambridge. In 11969 he purchased the comp pany and changed it to Kluck O Oil & Gas, Inc. serving as president until retiring in 1988. He was a longtime member of the Cambridge Lutheran Church, baptized in 1952. Dudley was involved in the Cambridge Lutheran Cemetery for most of his adult life, from digging graves to serving on the cemetery board. He enjoyed his retirement years with Barbara wintering in Ft. Myers, Fla., where he could continue his passion for golf along with other snowbird friends and his best buddies Don Jahnke and Jake Mauer. Here in Minnesota, along with golf, he enjoyed his morning coffee groups (especially with Al Anlauf and Dick Guetschoff) and spending time on his riding lawnmower. Dudley was a loving and caring husband, dad and grandpa who will be greatly missed. He was well liked and a good friend. He had a kind heart and was the true definition of a “gentle man.” Dudley was preceded in death by his parents and sister Darlene Peterson. He is survived by his wife, Barbara, children Cheryl Olsen, Carol DeGray, Steven (Sandra) Hanson, grandson Joshua DeGray and granddaughter Amber DeGray, all of Cambridge; step-grandsons Sam (Nicole) Frederick of Pine Island and Andy Frederick of Sioux Falls, S.D.; sister Beverly MacLennan, of Minneapolis, brother Larry Hanson, of Grandy, as well as other relatives and friends. A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016, at the Cambridge Lutheran Church with visitation at 10 a.m. Memorials may be given to Cambridge Lutheran Cemetery. Online condolences at www.carlsonlillemoen.com. Arrangements are with the Carlson-Lillemoen Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Cambridge.
Blaine Wallin
Blaine B. Wallin, 88, of Dalbo, passed away Oct. 17, 2016, at Abbott-Northwestern Hospital. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 21, 2016, at Salem Lutheran Church of Dalbo. Visitation from 5-7:30 p.m. on Thursday at Carlson-Lillemoen Funeral Home in Cambridge and one hour prior at the church. Full obituary in next edition. Arrangements are with the Carlson-Lillemoen Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Cambridge.
BIRTHS Areya Faith Savage
Killian Abram Webb
Areya was born on Aug. 2, 2016, and weighed 10 pounds 10 ounces. Parents are Jenna and Austin Savage of Rush City. Grandparents are Fritz and Cheryl Burfiend of Grand Rapids, Minn.; Doug and Sharon Peters of Rush City; Chuck and Joeanne Savage of Lindstrom; Alvin and Gene Lozinski of Canby, Minn.
Killian was born on Aug. 5, 2016, and weighed 8 pounds 11 ounces. Parents are Donald and Allison Wiste Webb of Cambridge. Grandparents are Richard and Ellen Webb of Urbana, Ill.; Michael and Linda Hughes of Richfield; Steve Wiste of Houston, Texas.
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Cambridge Goodwill to open Oct. 22 SUBMITTED GOODWILL INDUSTRIES
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HANSON/HUDEK Eric and Judy Hanson are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter Alicia Hanson to Jeremy Hudek, son of Dan and Sue Hudek. A November 2017 wedding is planned.
On Saturday, Oct. 22, Goodwill opens its brand new store on 1400 1st Ave. East in Cambridge, bringing deals on household goods and clothing to local residents, as well as over 40 new jobs to the area. A ribbon cutting ceremony with local officials and community leaders will take place at 8:45 a.m.; doors open at 9 a.m. with store-wide savings up to 40 percent and Goodwill gift card giveaways. Cambridge residents can now access a drive-through donation center, open daily and staffed by an attendant. Shoppers can select from a large array of donated goods and assorted new items at affordable prices. Merchandise changes every hour and includes clothing, shoes, household items, art, electronics, furniture and more. Revenue from Goodwill retail stores fund job training and placement services that prepare people for work. “We are excited to join the Cambridge community and offer shoppers the chance to support workforce development services that help people experience the power of work,” said Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota’s president and CEO, Michael Wirth-Davis.
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Audiologist joins Cambridge office SUBMITTED EAST CENTRAL AUDIOLOGY
East Central Audiology welcomes Licensed Audiologist Lynne Hawley, M.S., CCC-A. Hawley is certified by the American Speech Language and Hearing Association and is Board Certified by the American Board of Audiology. She has over 30 years of experience in diagnostic testing and hearing instrument fittings.
She enjoys working with patients of all ages. Office hours in Cambridge are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday–Friday at 1001 1st Avenue E, Suite 110 in the Crossroads Commons just east of McDonalds. ECA are in-network providers for all health insurances and work with most brands of hearing instruments. To schedule an appointment call (763) 689-2121 or 1-888900-HEAR.
Lynne Hawley
Physical therapists added to local practice SUBMITTED PHYSICAL THERAPY CONSULTANTS
Physical Therapy Consultants is proud to introduce three new physical therapists to its practice: Rebecca Varoga PT, DPT; Laura Nelson PT, DPT and Lydia Veeder PT, DPT. Rebecca Varoga received her doctorate degree in physical therapy from The College of St. Scholastica. Rebecca likes to use a variety
of manual therapy techniques and exercise to help patients reach their maximal potential. Rebecca is working in our Isanti location. Laura Nelson received her doctorate degree in physical therapy from the University of North Dakota, Grand Forks. Her professional interests are evaluation and treatment of orthopedic conditions, manual therapy, exercise and functional movement. Laura is working
in our Zimmerman location. Lydia Veeder received her doctorate degree in physical therapy from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Lydia enjoys working with patients to find individualized approaches that help them take control of their own rehabilitation. Lydia is working in our North Branch location.
Collaboration aids dementia patients and families SUBMITTED ISANTI COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH
Our community is fortunate to be rich in enthusiastic support for helping families affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. About a year ago, Isanti County’s Public health Department had an opportunity to enhance this enthusaiasm by inviting to the table all local grpus working to help familesi with dementia. The result was a partnership calld the Community Dementia Care Collaborative (CDCC): a team consisting of representatives from ACT on Alzheimer’s-Cambridge, ACT on Alzheimer’s Minnesota, Family Pathways, the Cambrige Senior Activities Center, the Central Minnesota Council on Aging, Allina Health-Cambridge Medical Center and Neuroscience Institute, and Isanti county Public health Department. Several other organizations provide support through programing, including the Isanti Council Sheriff’s Office, Isanti County Family Services and Anoka-Ram-
sey Community College. The collaboration is made possible by funding from the 2015 State Legislature dedicated to raising awareness about dementia and serving caregivers of people who have dementia. Twenty organizations across the state were awarded funding from the Minnesota Board on Aging, which administers the dementia grant. The CDCC is focused on strategies that help families before, during and after a dementia diagnosis. By the end of the 18-month project (January 2016-June 2017), CDCC will have supported programs and projects that provide awareness and education about Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, help caring for a person with dementia to take care of themselves and learn valuable caregiving skills, and improve the healthcare delivery system so individuals with dementia are diagnosed accurately and their families have resources to help transition to a new way of life.
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Access Church (NB Campus) 4359 392nd St. North Branch, MN 55056 Sundays at 9am & 11am. www.accesschurchonline.org 651-674-7531. Kevin Haseltine, Lead Pastor Access Church (Isanti Campus) 201 Centennial Drive (Isanti Middle School) Isanti, MN 55040 Sundays at 11am. www.accesschurchonline.org 651-674-7531. Kevin Haseltine, Lead Pastor Shaheen Eydgahi, Campus Pastor Harvest Church 601 Heritage Blvd. NE, Isanti. Located on the NE corner of CR5 & Hwy 65. harvest4god.net. 763-444-8883 Darren Sedler, Pastor. Wednesday night Bible Study. Dinner 6pm, Bible Study 6:30-8pm. Sunday Service 10:30 am. Baptist Elim Baptist Church 114 Dahlin Ave. NE Isanti. 763-444-9221. Adult Sunday School 9am. Sunday 10 am Worship Service/Kids T.I.M.E. Wed. Family Night: Awana Sparks: 6:30-8pm (kindergarten-gr. 2), Jr. High Prime Time: 6:15-7:45 pm (gr. 6-8), Sr. High S.M.A.S.H.: 7:25-9pm (gr. 9-12). First Baptist Church 304 S. Main St., Cambridge, 763-689-1173. Call the church office or visit our website for current service times and programs. firstbaptistcambridge.org South Isanti Baptist Church 3367 Cty. Rd. 5 NE, Isanti. 763-444-5860, Pastor Bob Venneman. Sunday Worship 9:30am. Wednesday “Life & Light” Bible studies for all ages. Adults & children. For info call or go to southisantibaptist.org. Springvale Baptist Church 5-1/2 miles NW of Cambridge at Jct. of Cty Rd 14 & 6. 763689-1373. Sunday School 9:30am. Morning Worship 10:30am. Second Sunday Potluck Dinner; Wednesday 7:15pm Adult Study Stanchfield Baptist Church 38850 Midway St. NE Stanchfield. 320-396-3391. Rev. Tim Walker, Lead Pastor. 9:15am. Sunday School for all ages, 10:30 am Worship Service. Wednesday Nights Clubs & Youths Sept.-May 6:30pm. stanchfieldbaptist.com
North Isanti Baptist Church Lead Pastor: Travis Blake 2248 313th Ave. NE, Cambridge, MN 55008 www.nibchurch.com Email: nibchurch@msn.com 763-689-3576. 8:30am Worship Service (traditional style) 10:45am Worship Service (contemporary style) Sunrise Bible Church 41300 Second St., North Branch, Pastor David Stertz. Sunday school for all ages 9:30am, Sunday morning worship 10:30am, Sunday evening 6pm, Wednesday Kids 4 Truth & Bible studies for all ages 6:30pm. More info at www.sunrisebiblechurch.org or 651-674-4107. Evangelical Free Dale Evangelical Free Church 45268 Brunswick Rd, Harris, MN 763-689-5817 Pastor/Teacher Dr. Harvey Martin. Sunday School – all ages 9 am. Sunday Service 10:25am. Awana, Wed. 6:30-8pm. Youth, Wed. 6:30-8pm www.daleefc.com Kost Evangelical Free Church 37405 Kost Trail, North Branch, MN 55056. Jct. of CR 11 & CR 72, SE of North Branch. 651-583-3281. Pastor, Dawson Grover. Kost Student Ministries Mondays 6:30pm. Worship Service Sundays 9:30am. More info: www.kostefc.org Oxlip Evangelical Free Church 9am Worhsip Service. 10:30am Coffee Time. 11am Sunday School. Pastor Leroy Scheumann. 29237 Roanoke St. NW, Isanti. www.oxlip.org E-mail: oxlip@oxlip.org. Jr. High youth/Awana Wed. 6:25pm. Sr. High Youth Mon. 6pm. Bone Builders 9am Tues. & Thurs. Interdenominational Lakeside Christian Church 32393 Rendova Cir. N.E., Cambridge (3 mi. E of Cambridge just off Hwy. 95). 763-689-3649. Senior Pastor; Aaron Newton. Counselors: Pastoral Counselor Toni Nelson; Joy Morlock, M.A. Counselor. 763-689-3623. Sunday 9:30am. Worship 10:45am.Gathering Grounds; Cabins for personal retreats. Call for reservation. E-mail lakesidesecretary@gmail.com
Lutheran Cambridge Lutheran Church (ELCA) 621 Old North Main Street, Cambridge. 763-689-1211 8:45am Festival, 9:05am & 10:20am Horizon Contemporary Worship. Splash! Kids’ Ministry released from all worship services. Radio service Sunday at 11am (KBEK 95.5 FM) cambridgelutheran.org. Facebook: Cambridgelutheran Braham Evangelical Lutheran Church (ELCA) 320-396-2755. West Central Drive & Cty Rd 4 in northwest Braham. Pastor Richard Chronis. Worship Service 9:00am Traditional on 1st, 3rd & 5th Sundays. Country/Rock/ Traditional Worship on the 2nd & 4th Sundays. Holy Communion celebrated 1st, 2nd & 3rd Sundays. Sunday School for ages 3 years old thru 6th grade at 10:15am. Office hours 9 am-Noon Tuesday-Friday. Radio service Sunday at 9:30am (KBEK 95.5 FM) Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church Of Rush Point (ELCA) Laurie Weis, Interim Pastor. 320-358-4829, 600 Rush Point Dr. 10am Worship with nursery available. 11am Fellowship my.calvaryofrushpoint.org. officecalvaryrushpoint@ gmail.com Faith Lutheran Church (ELCA) 2nd & Main, Isanti. 763-444-9201. Pastor Clifton Hanson. Sunday Worship 9:30am. Sunday School after sermon. Coffee hour 10:30am Kingdom Kids Club 6:30pm-7:30pm every Wed. during school year. (3yrs-6th gr.) All are welcome! Staffed nursery available. Call for info. faithlutheranisanti.com First Lutheran Church (ELCA) 43779 Gates Ave., Harris. 651-674-4971. Handicapped accessible. Pastor Caroline Harthun. Sunday 9:30am Worship, 10:30am coffee/ fellowship. Joy Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod) 1155 Joy Circle, Cambridge. 763-689-4355. Sunday Services: 8:00am Traditional. 10:30am Contemporary. Sunday School 9:15am www.joylutheran.net
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Living Branch Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod) 6486 Elm St., North Branch, MN 55056. 651-674-5576 Handicapped Accessible. Pastor Micah Schmidt. Sunday: 8am Traditional, 9:15am Sunday School/Adult Bible Study with Nursery, 10:30am contemporary service w/ nursery. Tue. 1:30pm Bible study. Wed. 5:15-5:30pm Confirmation, 6:30pm Wings for Kids ages 3-12 yrs., Men’s Bible Study & Youth group. livingbranch.org
St. John’s Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod) 980 West 4th Street, Rush City, Vacancy pastor Tim Renstrom 320-358-3623, Sunday 8:45am Worship, 10:20am Family Bible Hour, Monday 10am Bible Study. stjohnsrushcity.org St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod) 400 SE 8th St., (Isanti #4 E.), PO Box 37, Braham. 320-3963103. Tim Renstrom, Pastor. Sunday 8:45 am Sunday School & Adult Bible Study. 10:00am Worship. ststephensbraham.org Trinity Lutheran Church (ELCA) County Rd 14, North Branch. 651-674-7047. Pastor Jon Yurk. Worship Sundays 8 & 10am, Sunday School, Bible Study & Adult Education 9am. Confirmation & EDGE Wed. at 6:30 p.m. E-mail: office@trinitynorthbranch.org
Spring Lake Lutheran Church (ELCA) 8440 Erickson Road, PO Box 958, North Branch, MN 55056 (9 mi. E. of Cambridge on Hwy. 95, North one block on Erickson Road). 651-674-4606. Mark Gruner, Pastor. sllchurch.org E-mail: sll. church@gmail.com. Thurs., Oct. 20 7pm AA Meeting. Sat., Oct. 22 3:30pm-6:30pm Kroppkakor Supper. Sun., Oct. 23 9am Worship. 9:40am Sunday School. 10am Fellowship. Tues., Oct 25 8am Men’s Breakfast. 6:30pm Property Committee. Thurs., Oct 27 9am Men’s Coffee at County Market.
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St. John Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod) 28168 Jodrell St. NE, North Branch, Located 6 mi. E. of Isanti on Co. Rd. 5; (or 7 mi. W. of North Branch on Co. Rd. 5); then 1-1/2 mi. S. on Co. Rd. 12. 763-444-5988, Kevin Zellers, Pastor; Sunday 9am Worship; 10:20am Adult Bible Study; Monday 10 am Bible study. E-mail: stjohnlutheran@att.net
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Northbrook Church Meeting in North Branch High School Auditorium, Church Office: 651-277-0100 Frank Gomes, Pastor. Come join us at 10am. Worship Service – nursery provided children’s church (2 yrs old2nd gr.); Mon. - Fri.: (call for details) “Life Groups”, Bible Studies, Youth Ministry. E-mail us at northbrook@izoom.net or visit us on the web at nbchurchmn.org River Valley Christian Church IHS “Allowing the Holy Spirit to Transform Lives” 37126 Hwy 65 NE, Stanchfield MN (just North of Grandy on the West side of 65). Sunday Morning Worship & Children’s Church 10 am. Sunday Night Worship & Bible Study 5:30 pm. Wednesday Night Worship & Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Pastor Tom Bakke 763689-6987. Visitors Expected! River of Life Church Meeting at 150 Birch St. N., Ste 170, Cambridge. (Across from Minnco Credit Unon, Mark Radeke, Pastor. 763-6895115. Sundays 10:15 am. riveroflifehome.com New Beginnings Church Cambridge 2275 335th Lane NE, Cambridge. Pastor Brian Hallberg. Assoc. Pastor RJ Sauvageau. Services Sunday 10am. Mid-week service: Wed. 7pm Verse by Bible teaching. Email: newbeginningscambridge@gmail.com. Find us on facebook.
Common Ground A United Methodist Community 404 North Cypress. 763-689-2071. Amelia & Andrew Buschena. Sunday 9:30am.Worship. commongroundumc.org Main Street Church 6500 Main St., North Branch, MN 55056. 651-674-4090 Pastor Ralph Holbrook, Sunday Worship 10:00am. Children’s Church 10am. churchoffice@ mainstreetfamily.org
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Spirit River Community A United Methodist Church 1321 Heritage Blvd. NE, Isanti, MN 763-219-0008. Reverend James H. Crecelius. Sunday Worship Service and Christian Education 10am. spiritrivercomm.org
The Journey New Life Church NEW LOCATION! 145 2nd Ave SE, Cambridge Pastor David L. Willis. Sunday 10am Worship & Sunday school. Sunday 6pm Worship Service. Midweek Bible Study – Wed. 7pm. Call for details 763-689-4471. Thejourneynlc.org
Non-Denominational Bethesda Church 38180 Hemingway Ave., North Branch, MN 952-226-6651. 9am Worship Service. 10:10am Coffee Break. 10:30am Sunday School and adult Bible studies. bethesdachurch.com
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Christ Ev. Lutheran Church (WELS) 32962 Vickers St. NE, Cambridge, 763-689-5333 www.christcambridge.com Sunday Worship 9am. Sunday School/Bible class 10:15am. (1.8 mi. E of Cambridge)
Salem Lutheran Church 4638 381st Ave. NW, Dalbo, MN 55017. 763-689-1687 Join us for worship every Sunday at 10am, Sunday school for 3 yrs to 6th gr. begins at 10:30am. Coffee fellowship after worship www.salemlutheranchurchdalbo.org
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Long Lake Lutheran Church (ELCA) 3921 277th Ave NW Isanti, MN 55040, 763-444-5315. Pastor Matt Flom. Sunday Worship 8am & 9:30am. Education/Sunday School hour 9:30am. longlakeluth.org
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OPINION
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OCTOBR 20, 2016
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GENERAL ELECTION We must defend the defenseless To the editor, American citizens use the power of the vote to give power to lawmakers deciding fiscal, social and moral directions of this country. Of moral issues, this nation has yet to come to grips with its collective conscience to holistically and comprehensively understand what happens to women and unborn children in abortion clinics. The testimony of those who have left the abortion industry give much insight to the deceptive practices of Planned Parenthood and other such organizations. Women – especially young women – are strongly encouraged to abort the child and that it would be in their best interest to do so. Meanwhile, Planned Parenthood collects a fee for the procedure and in many cases abort the child in such a way to harvest the human organs, then sold to researchers. And it is too graphic to describe here. For those who think the abortion industry has merit, then consider that of more than 1 million abortions in (2015) 99 percent had nothing to do with rape, incest or health of the mother (source: MN Citizens Concerned for Life). Consider that technology allows us to see the face, arms, legs, fingers and toes as well as see
RICK NOLAN/STEWART MILLS RACE the baby kick and move. This is a child, a human life that is defenseless from the legislators who empower the Planned Parenthoods with laws and taxpayer funds. Rick Nolan, Hillary Clinton and the Democratic party offer no defense for the defenseless; rather they empower the abortion industry. Paul Gammel, Laurie Warner, Tim Nelson gave a No Response answer to Minnesota Citizens Concerned For Life on the question of abortion. I pressed Tim Nelson for an answer, and he is pro-abortion. A No Response typically means they don’t want the public to know where they stand. Stewart Mills, Donald Trump and the majority of Republicans offer a defense for the defenseless and advocate funding organizations that provide holistic and comprehensive support for women in a dilemma with pregnancy. Brian Johnson and Mark Koran have publicly affirmed their pro-life stand. Crisis Pregnancy Centers report that a vast majority of women carrying a child reject abortion after seeing the baby via an ultrasound. Perhaps the pro-choice/ abortion advocates should look at an abortion with an ultrasound instrument in their hand. Would they walk out feeling the same after witnessing the car-
nage that ends an innocent life? Bill Gertz North Branch
Vote early if you want to To the editor, Did you know you can vote early in Minnesota? It starts 46 days before an election or a primary. Because it was convenient, I voted the first day I could, which was Sept. 23, while out and about running errands. There was no line, and I was done in a short time. This is the real deal! You walk in to your county election office instead of where you usually vote. Isanti County is at the Government Center, 555 18th Ave. SW, Cambridge. Chisago County is at the Chisago County Government Center, 313 N. Main St. Rm 271, Center City. If not already registered to vote you can do that first by bringing proof of residence as specified on the Minnesota Secretary of State website http://www.sos. state.mn.us/home under “Register to Vote.” If you want to see exactly what will be on your ballot before you go there, you can look at a sample ballot from the same website by clicking on “What’s on my ballot?” and typing in your home location. Connie Walker-Pearson Cambridge
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Nolan’s nay votes not representative of all his constituents To the editor, “Representative” is the title that comes from being elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, not for actually representing the values and interests of Rick Nolan’s constituents in the 8th District. Here are a few of his negative (nay) votes in just the last three months that do not represent us: Sept. 28, 2016
HR 6094
Regulatory Relief for Small Businesses, Schools and Nonprofits Act
Bill passed House (246-177)
Sept. 27
HR 954
Co-op Consumer Protection Act of 2016
Bill passed House (258-165)
Sept. 15
HR 5351
To Prohibit the Transfer of Any Individual Detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba
Bill passed House (244-174)
Sept. 14
HR 5620
VA Accountability First and Appeals Modernization Act of 2016
Bill passed House (310-116)
July 13
S 304
Conscience Protection Act of 2016
Bill passed House (245-182)
July 7
HR 4361
Government Reform and Improvement Act of 2016
Bill passed House (241-181)
These records are available from the non-partisan research Project Vote Smart (votesmart.org). Their records cover “Representative” Nolan’s entire time in Congress, not just the last three months. David Greer Cambridge
Nolan has been good friend to veterans To the editor, Rick Nolan has been a good friend to veterans. The Republican attacks against him are getting ridiculous. The fact that Republican campaign groups can go on TV, lying about the good record of our Congressman, should be all the evidence you need to get money out of politics. Congressman Nolan raised the alarm by protesting bad veterans bills – bills that veterans themselves opposed – because they didn’t provide long-term stable funding for the Veterans Administration or the Department of Defense to pay active military. Rick Nolan opposed bills that would not have addressed the most pressing care needs for our veterans, and I’m
glad he used his voice in Congress to stand up for veterans. When Republicans stopped playing games and worked with Democrats to improve veterans bills with long-term funding, Congressman Nolan voted for them, because that’s the right thing to do. Nolan voted to increase military pay and funding for the VA. He voted in 2016 to fund a 2.1 percent pay raise for military in HR 5293, and he voted in 2015 to fund a 1.3 percent troop pay raise with additional veterans benefits, signed into law by President Obama. I applaud Congressman Nolan for working to get better legislation for our veterans. It is clear that’s one of the reasons he’s one of the ten most effective members of Congress in the entire country. Sarah Johnston Braham
Survey results positive for Isanti academy Each year, the Art and Science Academy in Isanti conducts several anonymous online surveys to measure satisfaction and help identify areas in need of improvement. Parents, students and teachers have provided feedback indicating a high degree of satisfaction with the school programs, teaching and learning, and school leadership. When asked if the school was achieving its mission, 93 percent of parents stated they “agree” or “strongly agree.” Academically, 95 percent of parents
believe the school’s educational program is “challenging and their child is learning,” and 95 percent “have seen a positive change in their child’s attitude about school.” In regard to teacher satisfaction, 100 percent of the school’s teachers stated they “feel empowered to take risks, try innovative teaching approaches” and that they “do not feel micromanaged.” For info on the free K-8 charter school visit www.asa.k12.mn.us or call (763) 444-0342.
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BOX CITY: Annual event raises funds for local homeless support and awareness ‘I was homeless and lived in a garage ... so I have a heart for people in those situations.’
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can’t find shelter it is very dangerous, and this box is more than what some will have as a place to sleep.”
NEW PATHWAYS GIVES A PLACE TO SLEEP Box City, in its 9th year, is an annual fundraiser for the New Pathways program to help provide funding for their day site programs. The event began at noon on Saturday and ended at 8 a.m. Sunday. Participants build and sleep in shelters made primarily of cardboard boxes to help them empathize with homeless people in similar situations. The Pattees, of Harris, volunteer at Harris Covenant Church during weeks when New Pathways brings homeless families to eat, play and sleep overnight at the church. “The program is designed so that whomever comes into our program can come with just the clothes on their backs,” said Mary Westlund, program manager and family educator for the Cambridge New Pathways, “and they are going to be fine because we are going to take care of them.” According to Westlund, the program can accommodate six families at a time and up to 24 people who rotate staying in 25 local churches at night. Each church provides volunteers for a week who feed the families, play with children, help with homework and organize sleeping areas. The program also offers a day site where case management staff direct families to various supports through local businesses and community resources. The program employs a full-time social worker who assists with needs related to mental and physical health, employment and pediatric needs. They also have a skills training portion of their day site that teaches life skills, parenting and job skills. New Pathways has helped 541 families since 2000. Those families included 703 adults and 1,000 children.
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Among the many decorated boxes at the Oct. 15-16 event was Dr. Who’s TARDIS from the British TV series.
Unfortunately, New Pathways isn’t able to serve everyone. They have had to turn away 755 families in the 16 years of the program. However, to those families they can help, this is the first step to hope for the future.
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Street South to east of Highway 65. The fifth pocket is along South Main Street, just south of the old Hayford Ford building. Damon Patrick, who was first to speak on behalf of the residents, presented a petition signed by 24 of the property owners along 16th Avenue. “People of these properties have presented their desire not to be in the city limits,” Patrick said. Patrick brought up an agreement that was reached in 2011 between the city and the property owners where the city was freely given a small portion of their properties along the right-of-ways in order for the city to be eligible for state aid monies for improvements along 16th Avenue as a compromise to being annexed. It was required that both sides of 16th Avenue were within the city limits in order for the city to receive state aid, but at that time, only the north side of the street was within the city. “If we were annexed now, we would request that we would be compensated for freely giving up part of our properties in 2011,” Patrick said. “Or maybe we would not be assessed for any road improvements that are made in the future since it is the city’s road, not our property.” Finally, Patrick concluded with the overlying question. “What’s the reason for this? What’s the benefit for me or the other property owners for being part of the city? Because I don’t see any benefit for being part of the city, other than my taxes going up,” he said. In response to Patrick’s questions about the 2011 agreement, City Administrator Lynda Woulfe said that any sort of compensation could be taken up when a public hearing is held prior to any proposed road improvements.
Darrick Wotachek, who lives on Baltimore Street, located in the South Main Street section of the annexations, was next to question why. “We currently have only 13 homes and four businesses in our neighborhood, with no possible extensions to our neighborhood,” he said. He then brought up the costs involved with adding city water and sewer to that area, especially considering it is at a higher elevation than the surrounding land. “I would assume that the cost to put this infrastructure in for only 13 homes would be much higher than it would be worth for the city to do so.” Council Member Joe Morin was the first to answer the question why. “The main reason is because these properties are completely surrounded by the city, and basically they receive all of the city’s services,” he explained. “We believe in orderly growth,” added Mayor Marlys Palmer. “So we feel we have to close these pockets. It isn’t anything against any of these people.” City attorney Jay Squires clarified the definition of services that the residents are currently receiving. “The police, the fire, the economic development, the land use regulation and nuisance abatement, all those services are services that these property owners benefit from, in that they are provided city-wide.” After closing the discussion, the council voted 4-1 to approve the annexation. Official annexation of the areas will occur after the Minnesota Municipal Boundary Adjustments Board approves the city’s annexation ordinance, which will probably occur sometime in either January or February, 2017. The city’s tax rate will be applied to these areas with taxes payable in 2018.
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BUILDING AWARENESS AND HAVING FUN Even though the mission of the event is to raise money and awareness, there is also a lot of fun to be had. All ages participated in Box City and enjoyed a bounce house, bingo and numerous games. Cambridge-Isanti students Rachel Odonovan, Chloe Hajek and Madeline Droubie, along with Madeline’s mother Linda, planned to stay all night for their second year. “This helps so others can experience what (homeless people) have to experience,” Rachel said, explaining why she is involved in the cause. The girls decorated their box to look like a birthday cake. Their creativity won them the “Best Dwelling Award.” Pam Hannan, of Cambridge, was participating for her fourth year and said she continues to be involved because she’s passionate about the mission. “This is very close to my heart,” she said. “I have a passion to help those that don’t have the resources they need.” Hannan is a volunteer and coordinator with Cambridge Caring Hearts and Hands out of Grace Gospel Church, Isanti. She said she has always wanted to help women and children and to do that is such a blessing and privilege. “I was homeless and lived in a garage,” Hannan shared. “I had to crawl through this teeny hole every time to get in and out of where I was staying. It was hard, and so I have a heart for people in those situations.”
North Branch students brave cold to raise money for homeless
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As part of the student organization Helping Other People Everywhere (H.O.P.E), 25 North Branch middle schoolers stayed overnight in cardboard boxes on Thursday, Sept. 25, to simulate what it would be like to be homeless. Students paid $10 to sleep outside, and the money will be donated to New Pathways Homeless Shelter in Cambridge. In all, parents and students raised $350 for the shelter.
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Bye-bye, baby: Midwife moves on BY B MEGAN BERGMAN NEWS@COUNTYSTAR.COM NE
Having a child is one of the most painful and magical days in a parent’s life. It’s scary and beautiful – something somet they will remember forever. And for man many parents in Isanti County and the surrounding surroun area, they’ve been fortunate en enough to have one of the most cari caring and passionate midwives by their side to support them through the adventure. Susan Hovinen, Certified N Nurse Midwife, has assisted iin over 1,000 births at Allina’s Cambridge Medical Center over the last 13 years. She’s helped women achieve their birth plan dreams and encouraged their partners to be there to comfort and coach. But all that is coming to an end. After many year in existence, Allina will no longer offer the m midwife program at CMC. Hovin inen, as its last midwife, is leaving tthat position, and the hospital will not rehire r to fill it. A spokesperson said the ho hospital needs to fill that position with an ob obstetrician who can perform cesarean sec sections and other procedures. The news new came as a shock to many of Hovinen’s loyal l patients. “Susan was truly a blessin blessing to my husband and I and our girls,” said Mara Thorson, a patient. “She was more tthan our midwife, she was a friend. She cares c so much for each person she takes car care of. She has a heart of gold!”
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Susan Hovinen, Certified Nurse Midwife (left), greets one of the over 1,000 babies she’s delivered in her 13 years at Cambridge Medical Center. A group of parents brought their children out to say good-bye to Hovinen Oct. 3, her last day at CMC, before she moves to Texas.
A SSPECIAL DAY OF GOOD-BYES Isanti coun county resident Courtney Eastlund heard about Hovinen’s last day and knew many people may not know she was leaving wa to say goodbye. Eastlund set and would want up a Facebook page called “We Love Our Midwife” and began sharing it. Many shares later, she coordinated a group of women to surprise Hovinen on Monday, Oct. 3, her last day. “She has touched so many lives,” Eastlund said. The group of families waited outside in the
hospital parking lot while Eastlund brought Hovinen out to meet a “few” of the people who wanted to say goodbye. As she made her way out and saw the large group, Hovinen’s hands clasped to her face and the tears began to flow. “That’s a few?” she tearfully said. “Oh my…” Many other tears started to flow from moms as Hovinen made her way through the crowd. They were able to hug, share stories and say their goodbyes to the woman who made their childbirth dreams come true. “See?” said one mom with her four children in tow. “Here’s the family you helped to bring into this world. Thank you.” “Throughout my labor, I would talk tough,” recalled Barb Kastenbauer, one of Hovinen’s patients, “but when it came time for pushing – not so much. And one time she said to me, ‘Come on, almighty tough one, you got this! Push, Superwoman!’” For many patients, Hovinen was their one true cheerleader through the good and bad times of pregnancy. The community of families in support of Hovinen had a hard time coming to terms with the loss of the program at the hospital. “Our community is losing such a treasure,” said Laura Lillemo. “I loved that she knew my patterns and knew my body almost better than I did. I had all three of my girls with her, and I honestly don’t think I could have done it without her. Good thing we’re done (having kids)!”
LEAVING BEHIND A LEGACY One of her patients, Timery Spencer, recalled how Hovinen told many of her patients, “You do what you need to do.” “I use this a lot with others now,” Spencer said. “No judgment – just do what you need to do.” And Hovinen seems to be following her own advice as one chapter of her life closes to open on another. She and her husband, Dr. David Hovinen, will be moving to Dallas, Texas, where Susan will work at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, as well as attending births at Clements University Hospital. The legacy and love that Hovinen leaves behind her in Minnesota will be hard to beat. Her impact, love and kindness will undoubtedly live on through the babies and moms she cared for in this small, Midwestern town of Cambridge.
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A group of parents and children surprised Hovinen in the hospital parking lot after hearing about the farewell event on a Facebook page called “We Love Our Midwife” created by Courtney Eastlund.
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(Above) Mom Colette Mosio and her two children say good-bye to Hovinen with a hug.
(Left) Sisters Sarah Vanhuizen and Lisa Steiger, with their sons, pose with Hovinen at the parking lot farewell.
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North Star Theater celebrating 20 years BY KARI FRANCOIS NEWS@COUNTYSTAR.COM
When Pierre Jacques Pleau was 5 years old he was walking through a mall with his parents and saw a small violin in a music shop window. They went in to look at it, but it turned out to be a soprano ukulele. He still thought it looked a lot like a violin and, much to his delight, his parents bought it for him. When they arrived home, Pleau hurried out to the backyard, found a flexible stick and tied a string on it. Then putting the ukulele on his shoulder, he tried playing it with his makeshift bow. Even though it didn’t make very good sound, he didn’t give up on his dream of learning to play a real violin. Three years later he started taking lessons. Thus began his passion for music and the performing arts. “I’ve been involved in musical theater, circus arts such as juggling and acrobatics, and the performing arts in one form or another for as long as I can remember,” said Pleau, who founded North Star Theater Company in North Branch in 1996. The company provides performing arts experiences to youth and families, including one-man plays, music and storytelling performances, music and theater lessons, and original youth musicals. A MENTOR INSPIRES PLEAU In 1989 Pleau met Marcel Marceau, world famous mime from France, backstage at a performance at the Ordway in St. Paul. At that time, he dreamed of one day having Marceau as a mentor. His dream became a reality in 1994 when Marceau came to a college in Ohio as a guest teaching artist for a two-week seminar which Pleau attended.
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“Marceau was a storyteller without the need for words,” Pleau said, “a master of illusion who had the ability to make the invisible visible. What I gained the most from Marceau’s mentorship was how to use movements and timing to manipulate time and space on stage to create dynamic scenes that breathe life into stories.” Pleau went on to write and produce several youth musicals based on historical fiction of the Midwest pioneer experience and his own personal experience of growing up on an 1880s homestead. From 2008-2011, Pleau wrote six youth musicals including the music and lyrics. The musicals were performed at North Branch Area High School and included 69 songs and 18 instrumental pieces, several of which he now sings or plays in his music and storytelling performances. North Star Theater Company offers singing and acting lessons as well as camps and musical theater for ages 7-15. Pierre also teaches fiddle/ violin, mandolin, ukulele and guitar lessons for ages 6 to adult. Weekly 30-minute private or family duo lessons are offered at the schools in North Branch and Cambridge. Mobile lessons are available for residents within 15 miles of North Branch. Additionally, Pierre offers interactive presentations for youth and families and plays fiddle/violin music for various events. For more information, visit www.northstartheatercompany.com. North Star Theater Company North Branch Pierre Pleau, Artistic Director (651) 674-8129 Office Hours: 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Mon.-Sat. www.northstartheatercompany.com
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Pierre Jacques Pleau, of North Star Theater, teaches children how to play a violin at the Almelund Apple Fest in September.
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Arts Salon meets monthly Arts Salon is an informal gathering for anyone interested in the arts. Spend the evening getting to know each other and share enthusiasm for the arts. Attendees need not be an artist to enjoy this night out. The group meets the first Tuesday of every month from 5-7 p.m. at The Green Table, 4 Enterprise Avenue NE #5, Isanti. Enjoy a glass of wine or order dinner from the menu (at your own cost), or just partake in the conversation. Call (763) 552-0320 or email arts4cambridge@gmail.com for information.
Exhibit opens at Arts Center A new exhibit called "Earth, Pigment, Light" featuring the works of Bill Goodman and Marko Marian will be on display at the Cambridge Center for the Arts, in Cambridge’s City Center Mall, from Oct. 28 through Nov. 22. Meet the artists at an opening reception from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 28, with food and drink. No admission fee.
One-woman drama coming Local actor Sherry Pearce will present an original, Bible-based, one-woman show “The Fisherman’s Wife” on Friday, Oct. 21, at 7 p.m. at Lakeside Christian Church, 32393 Rendova Circle NE, Cambridge, on the changes in Peter’s life. No charge. Call (763) 689-3649 for info.
Meet Minnesota cookbook author Teresa Marrone, author of “Dishing Up Minnesota: 150 Recipes from the Land of 10,000 Lakes” will appear on Saturday, Oct. 22, from 10 a.m. to noon at Scout & Morgan Books, 114 Buchanan St. N, Cambridge, with samples of foods from the cookbook. For info call (763) 689-2474.
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The cast of “The 39 Steps: A Live Radio Play” take a break from rehearsal. (from left) Deb McGough, Bill Fauver, Sue Hupfer, Roger Anderson, Cliff Hanson, Jane Anderson and Bethany Cleary. The production, directed by Dawn Holmquist, will feature performers reading scripts and creating live sound effects in the style of a 1940s radio drama. BY DAWN HOLMQUIST SUBMITTED
Just in time for Halloween, ABC Theatre Company is presenting “The 39 Steps: A Live Radio Play” by Joe Landry. The play is inspired by Alfred Hitchcock’s classic romantic thriller. The audience will witness a radio show being performed live as if they were in the 1940s. Back then, a handful of people would read for all the voices and make their own sound effects. Before television, families would sit around their radio at night and listen to shows together. “You won’t want to miss this unique opportunity to step back in time,” said director Dawn Holmquist. The story introduces Richard Hannay, a Brit who is mistakenly accused of murdering an espionage agent and goes on the run to Scotland with an attractive woman in hopes of stopping a spy ring and clearing his name. “Many have tried but very few have succeeded in doing what Hitchcock accomplishes so smoothly in ‘The 39 Steps,’” says Sidney Gottlieb, co-editor of the Hitchcock Annual, “infusing a story of the world on the brink with the wit, romance and playful seriousness of a screwball comedy.” The play will be presented at 7 p.m. as a dinner theatre on Friday, Oct. 28, and Saturday, Oct. 29. Tickets cost $25. On Sunday, Oct. 30, a 2 p.m. dessert matinee will be presented for $15 per person. The show will be performed at the Braham Event Center. For ticket information call (763) 444-4539 or visit www.abctheatrecompany.com. Look for ABC’s “Little Women” production in December.
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Bill Fauver perfects his donkey cart sound effect during rehearsals for “The 39 Steps: A Live Radio Play” to be performed by ABC Theatre Company on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 28-29, and Sunday, Oct. 30.
CAST LIST Richard Hannay Pamela Stewart Annabella Smith Announcer Mr. Memory Innkeeper Woman at Music Hall
Clifton Hanson, Isanti Bethany Cleary, Braham Deb McGough, Rush City Our Roger Anderson, Isanti Bill Fauver, Isanti Sue Hupfer, Cambridge Jane Anderson
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FOOTBALL North Branch fell to visiting Monticello by a score of 62-14 on Friday, Oct. 14. Both of the Vikings’ touchdowns came from senior Micah Hindt, who ran back the second-half kickoff for a touchdown and scored on a long run later in the third quarter. After facing Cambridge-Isanti on Wednesday, Oct. 19, the Vikings will play on Tuesday, Oct. 25, in the opening round of the Section 7AAAA tournament. Official seedings will be determined after the conclusion of Wednesday’s games.
GIRLS SOCCER The Vikings collected a pair of playoff victories last week, first downing Spectrum 6-0 on Thursday, Oct 13, at home and then picking up an upset win against #3 seed Cloquet 2-1. In the Cloquet game, 8th-grader Khyah Harper picked up both Vikings goals.
On Tuesday, Oct. 18, the Vikings upset #2 seed Duluth Marshall 4-3 in overtime. Mercedey Harper scored the game-winning goal in overtime to lift the Vikings over the Hilltoppers. North Branch will now play #1 seed Princeton in the section 7A finals at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct 20. The game, which was originally scheduled to be played in Duluth, has been moved to Chisago Lakes to cut down on the distance both teams would have had to travel. Princeton, who is ranked #3 in the state, beat North Branch 9-0 earlier in the season. BOYS SOCCER The Vikings had their season come to an end with a 6-1 loss against Hibbing on Thursday, Oct. 13. North Branch finished the season with a 3-13 record. VOLLEYBALL The Vikings fell to neighbor Cambridge-Isanti 3-1
on Tuesday, Oct. 11. Cianna Selbitschka was tops for North Branch, recording 20 kills and 13 digs. Madison Hadrava came up with 11 kills of her own from the middle-hitter position. Haley Hadrava came up with 30 assists. On Saturday, Oct. 15, the Vikings went 2-2 in the Bloomington Jefferson Tournament. North Branch lost to Park of Cottage Grove 2-1, beat St. Louis Park 2-1 and Spring Lake Park 2-0 and finally fell to Northfield 2-0. The Vikings beat Monticello 3-0 on Tuesday, Oct. 18, in their final regular-season match. Selbitschka again lead the way with 18 kills and 17 digs for the Vikings. North Branch will now await the results of the section seeding to find out who and where they will play their opening-round match on Wednesday, Oct. 26.
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Freshman Cianna Selbitschka has been the statistical leader for the Vikings this season, leading the Vikings to an 11-15 regular season record.
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NFL injuries: an acceptable expense? BY LOREN W. BRABEC NEWS@COUNTYSTAR.COM
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(Above) Senior Micah Hindt sprints away from several Monticello players en route to scoring one of his two touchdowns for the game during North Branch’s game against Monticello. Unfortunately for the Vikings, Hindt’s two scores were the lone highlights for the home team as the Magic easily handled the Vikings 62-14. (Below) Braham’s Grant Wilsey stretches the ball over the goal line before getting knocked out of bounds for one of his two touchdowns during Braham’s 38-0 win over Barnum.
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I would guess that as long as there have been sports and athletic competitions of whatever sort (from early games in Roman times till now), there have been injuries. Despite Loren W. improvements in protective gear, new Brabec and modified rules that prohibit certain actions, and superior training equipment, injuries are “still part of the game,” regardless of the name of that game. Perhaps it is because our athletes are constantly getting bigger, stronger and faster, that injuries will always be a constant threat to their careers no matter how protected and healthy they are. In the NFL, the topic of injuries is well-known, and the damage, often eventually fatal, has been extensively documented. The injury to Vikings’ quarterback Teddy Bridgewater just before the regular NFL season began seemed to me to be one of those strange ones, however. Here was a young, healthy and strong athlete who had escaped injury while on the field of competition, only to suffer a season-ending injury while standing on the sidelines. It’s an anomaly on a long list of otherwise perfectly-explainable injuries. Then there’s the injury – a torn meniscus in the knee – to Vikings’ running back Adrian Peterson. Once the league’s best overall running back, he was quick, powerful and elusive. He had all the qualities which would seemingly provide him with a sterling professional career. He was considered so good by Vikings’ management in fact, that he was deemed too valuable to play during the preseason. After all, a team needs a player
like Peterson to be available for the games that really count. Right? I wonder now whether Peterson’s injury would have happened had he played in preseason games these past few years. Would he have gotten even stronger and more “injury-proof” or wouldn’t it have mattered? Was this an injury that likely would have happened anyway? These are just two examples of many from the league’s injury list that grows every week. The NFL is a meat grinder, converting cuts of young, prime athlete into bags of discounted hamburger in just a few years. The organization consists of 32 teams with long lists of injured players, even after just a couple games. Some players don’t even make it out of training camp without season-ending injuries. Others will decide that it just isn’t worth it anymore. In my opinion, the organization gives only token consideration to the safety of its players because it can’t change the nature of the game enough to make an appreciable difference in the number and severity of injuries. After all, its fans expect violence. They want to see it. They cheer for it. The league’s marketing hypes its violence with little regard to the injuries left in its wake. The concern should filter down to parents of high school sports. These days, organized teams and games begin at very young ages. It could even be that “specializing” in a single sport – as some do with the hope of increasing their chances of playing in college – results in too much repetitive motion involving the same muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons that they simple wear out, tear or break BEFORE they get a chance to develop as they should. It’s a sad way to end a perfectly good dream. Loren Brabec is a contributing sports writer for the Isanti-Chisago County Star and author of several Braham sports books.
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Anyone who took the Bluejacket volleyball team lightly going into a match this year after looking at their extremely young lineup, which includes three starting 8th graders, quickly learned that these “youngsters” were the real deal. But nobody, including C-I head coach Vicki Courts, could blame them for their initial reaction. “I at times cannot believe that three 8th graders have played a huge part in this team’s success,” admitted Courts. “It is exciting and not necessarily something you see often when you look at the size of our school and the teams we play.” The three youngest members of the team weren’t just handed their spots, either, according to Courts. “Cierra, Paige and Abbie worked hard in the off season,” said Courts. “I noticed that they were very committed to getting better and their desire to play at a higher level early on. They have fought to get starting spots and maintained those positions thus far. They are tough, and it is pretty special.” What makes it even more impressive is the positions that the three are playing are key to any team’s success. And their reaction to playing at this level shows a maturity beyond their age.
in a tough conference. She has exceeded my expectations for her. Not many 8th graders are able to set a varsity team and she has.” Of course, having a college Division I prospect as a sister in Bluejacket senior Claire Sheehan doesn’t hurt Paige either. “It’s so cool being able to play with my younger sister, and it’s even cooler that she is my setter,” said the elder Sheehan. “Even though I get on her if the set isn’t just perfect, she does an awesome job distributing the ball.” Paige’s feelings toward playing with Claire are mutual. “I think that it is an awesome thing that I get to experience being able to play varsity as an 8th grader and to be able to play with my older sister her senior year,” said Paige. ADDITIONAL OBSTACLES If having an inexperienced lineup wasn’t enough, the Jackets have also had to overcome every teams’ biggest enemy, the injury bug. Even before the season began, freshman middle hitter Jana Swanson suffered a knee injury that has limited her productivity. Then, during the Big Lake match, junior middle hitter Leyla Zaker had her season end to a torn ACL. “Things have not always gone our way,” stated Courts. “(Our record) is a testament to this team’s heart and dedication to each other. It has not been easy, and we miss Leyla’s presence on the court.”
ABBIE HIGLEY: LAST LINE OF DEFENSE Higley is the team’s libero, the defensive specialist who can freely substitute in and out for any player who has rotated to the back row. “Abbie is a steady force to be reckoned with,” said Courts. “She is a great defensive passer. She has played outstanding in BILL STICKELS III | COUNTY STAR the back row. Not many balls get past her. She is a fighter and 8th-graders Cierra Johnshoy, Paige Sheehan and not easily shaken.” Abbie Higley “It’s a lot of pressure, but I’m having a lot of fun so far,” said PRESSURE NOW RAMPED UP Higley. “I think our success this year is so cool, starting three If the pressure that these three and the team has 8th-graders.” overcome in winning the Mississippi 8 conference championship with an undefeated record wasn’t enough, now comes the additional CIERRA JOHNSHOY: HERE TO SERVE weight of being one of the top seeds in the upcoming section tournament. It is a Johnshoy is a defensive specialist who has been relied upon for her serve. “Cierra pressure, though, that the team feels they can take. is tough and an awesome server,” said Courts. “She has helped win us a few match“We have won some difficult matches on the road this season,” said Courts. “I es. She is also very determined and a fireball.” think the girls can handle the pressure and are looking forward to those section “Being on varsity as an 8th grader has taught me so many things about this matches.” sport,” said Johnshoy. “It has been a great experience playing with my teammates. Her young team agrees with that sentiment. “Our hopes are high for making it to My goals for the rest of the season are to stay positive and keep working as a team.” state,” stated Johnshoy. “We are definitely trying to win the section and make it to state,” echoed Higley. PAIGE SHEEHAN: LEADING THE ATTACK The Section 7AAA tournament gets underway on Wednesday, Oct. 26. The JackSheehan’s position as the team’s setter is akin to a quarterback on a football ets will most likely get a first round bye and begin their quest for a second-ever team. “Paige is resilient and takes each point in stride,” said Courts. “I am very im- section championship at home on Friday, Oct. 28. pressed she has led this team to a winning record and a conference championship
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FOOTBALL The Jackets fell to Rogers 38-6 on Friday, Oct. 14. The game was even through halftime, with a score of 10-6 in favor of the Royals. C-I’s Austin Schlenker gave the Jackets a lead in the second quarter on a 3-yard touchdown run, but that was all the points the Jackets could muster. Rogers pulled away in the second half, scoring 14 points each quarter. For the game, the Jackets came away with 204 total yards, compared to 514 for the Royals. Ryley Nelson gained 80 yards on the ground to lead C-I. After facing North Branch on Wednesday, Oct. 19 (after this issue of the Star went to press), the Jackets now turn their attention to their first-round section game to be held on Tuesday, Oct. 25. The opponent is yet to be determined. BOYS AND GIRLS SOCCER Both Jackets teams had their seasons come to an end in the opening round of the Section 7AA tournament. The girls team fell to #3 seed Anoka 4-0 on Tuesday, Oct. 11. C-I finished their season with a 7-8 record. The boys team was also shut out in their game against #2 seed Blaine. They finished the
season with a 2-10-2 record. VOLLEYBALL C-I claimed their second-ever conference championship with a 3-1 win at North Branch on Tuesday, Oct. 11. In their final match of the regular season, the Jackets beat Princeton 3-1. The win gave the Jackets their second-ever undefeated conference record, as well as an undefeated regular season home record. It was also a pivotal win against a higher-ranked section opponent and should guarantee the Jackets a top-four seed, and first round bye in the upcoming section 7AAA tournament. GIRLS TENNIS C-I had their season come to an end on Wednesday, Oct. 12, with a 6-1 loss to eventual Section 7AA champion Duluth East. Alyssa Anderson and Lauren Kindem were the lone winners at No. 2 doubles for the Jackets. C-I finished the season with a 16-6 record. In the singles tournament, Lili Marlton won her first match before being knocked off in the quarterfinals, as did the doubles team of Shelby Parent and Steph Minnihan. GIRLS SWIMMING AND DIVING The Jackets split their dual meets last week, falling to Dulu-
th East 97-89 and beating Chisago Lakes 105-81. In the meet against the Greyhounds, C-I picked up first place finishes by Hannah Beaufeaux (200 free), Kendra Fanth (200 individual medley), Sydney Crocker (diving), Sadie Baxter (100 fly) and Addison Smrekar (500 free). Duluth East, however, took first in the final four events to pull off the come-from-behind win. Against the Wildcats, C-I again had first place finishes from Beaufeaux (200 free and 500 free) and Fanth (200 IM and 100 breaststroke), plus relay wins in the medley and 400 freestyle relays. CROSS COUNTRY The Jackets ran their final regular season meet on Tuesday, Oct. 11, at the four-team Mora “Last Chance” Invite. For the girls, C-I had three top10 finishes with Abberly Smith placing second, Jessica Illg placing fourth and Abbey Berg placing eighth. The boys had two top-10 finishes, with Dylan Larson coming in fifth and Jack Nelson coming in ninth. Both the boys and girls competed in the Mississippi 8 conference meet on Tuesday, Oct. 18, and then will conclude their season at the Section 7AA meet in Princeton on Thursday, Oct. 27.
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Senior Lily Cooper goes up for a spike during C-I’s match against Princeton on Tuesday, Oct. 18. The Jackets beat the Tigers 3-1, clinching their second-ever undefeated conference and regular season home record. The Jackets will enter the Section 7AAA tournament with a top-four seed, giving the team a first-round bye.
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Making waves in the pool C-I’s Hannah Beaufeaux earned first place finishes in the 200 freestyle during both the Duluth East and Chisago Lakes meets held last week. She also placed first in the 500 freestyle and was part of the winning 400-yard freestyle relay team against Chisago Lakes. The Jackets lost a close meet against the Greyhounds 97-89, but followed that up with a 105-81 win over the Wildcats. The Jackets have one more home meet on their schedule on Tuesday, Oct. 25, against Mora-Oglivie.
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FOOTBALL The Braham Bombers topped the Barnum Bombers by a score of 38-0 on Friday, Oct. 14. The winning Bombers got all the points they needed in the second quarter, scoring three touchdowns on a pair of runs by Grant Wilsey and another by Ryan Roslin to make the score 22-0 at halftime. Braham added two more touchdowns in the second half on another run by Roslin and a touchdown run from Hunter Giffrow. Braham completely dominated the game, racking up 369 yards while holding Barnum to just 77 total yards. Braham faced Mesabi East on Wednesday, Oct. 19, in their regular season finale. They begin their quest for a third straight section
VOLLEYBALL The Bombers split their two matches last week, losing to Aitkin 3-1 and beating Hinckley-Finlayson 3-0. In the Aitkin loss, Emily Lindquist came away with 30 kills for the Bombers and Lizzie Altendorf was credited with 35 assists. Defensively, Amelia Fiedler had 20 digs. Lindquist also led the Bomber attack against H-F, collecting 13 kills. Kaylie Paitl was close behind with 10 kills. Altendorf set up another 23 assists in the match. Braham hosted their final regular season match on Tuesday, Oct. 18, against rival Rush City and fell to the Tigers 3-0.
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The Shalom Thrift Shop of Cambridge announced at its Volunteer Appreciation Dinner on Sept. 22 a new milestone by giving a record yearly amount of $254,600 (compared to $165,500 in 2015) to its community partners. Shalom’s partners assist area individuals in need of food, clothing and shelter. In addition, since its inception in 1981, Shalom has reached another milestone by distributing $2,234,810 to Cambridge-area organizations. The dollars given back to the community are possible because of all the volunteers working at Shalom, the supportive customers and generous individuals who donate their quality items to Shalom. Since Shalom is operated 100 percent by volunteers, it can give its proceeds back to the community after paying operating costs. Shalom thanks all who choose to shop and donate their used items, and who choose to volunteer in support of the mission of helping those in need. Shalom accepts good-condition, salable items such as: electrical items for the house, cookware, home decor, linens of all kinds, clothing, shoes, books, games, toys, small tools, some kinds of furniture and many other types of merchandise. Shalom is located at 1515 1st Avenue East, Cambridge, and is open Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and closes at 3 p.m. on Saturdays. For information call (763) 689-0348.
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Caring for your lawn doesn’t stop once fall starts BY DONNA TATTING CHISAGO COUNTY MASTER GARDENER
Taking care of your lawn doesn’t stop now that it’s fall. The following practices are essential to having and maintaining a healthy lawn now so that you get a healthy lawn in the spring. MOWING YOUR LAWN It’s important to keep your grass 2 to 2-1/2 inches tall throughout the fall. If your grass gets much longer (more than 3 inches) it will mat, leading to winter lawn disease problems such as snow mold. If you cut it shorter than 2 inches, you’ll severely limit its ability to make and store food for growth in the spring. RAKING LEAVES Lawn raking in the fall removes excess organic debris and can help maintain water quality. In winter, freezing and thawing can cause leaves, dead grass plants and other organic debris to release soluble forms of phosphate and nitrates. If these chemicals run off frozen ground during spring snow melt
and early spring rains, they can end up in surface water. Keep grass clippings, leaf litter and other organic debris off driveways, sidewalks and streets. RECYCLING LEAVES You have several options when it comes to disposing of fallen leaves. The preferred way is to compost them, because composting keeps leaves out of streets and storm sewers. You can also use fallen leaves, whole or chipped by a power mower, as winter mulch around rose bushes and landscape plants. Leave fallen leaves on your lawn and make several passes over them with a power mower, chopping them into a thin layer fine enough to stay on the lawn without causing damage while providing nutrients for the grass. You can also bag leaves for disposal by municipal authorities. WATERING YOUR LAWN Even though temperatures might be cooler than in summer, your lawn still needs water. Since lawn grasses contin-
ue to grow throughout the fall, watering is still important to sustain growth. Go ahead and water as needed until the ground is cold and beginning to freeze. If you have an automatic irrigation system, avoid damage by having it blown out with compressed air before water freezes in the pipes and sprinkler heads. FERTILIZING YOUR LAWN Apply a final dose of fertilizer in midto late October. You’ll provide your grass with nutrients that will be absorbed and stored until needed for spring growth. Lawns that have received late-season fertilizing are often the first to begin growing in the spring. “Winterizing” types of fertilizers containing high amounts of phosphorus are only necessary if a reliable soil test indicates a shortage of phosphorus. Otherwise, use a standard lawn fertilizer. BROADLEAF WEED CONTROL Fall is a good time to control perennial broadleaf weeds such as dandelions, plantain, clover and creeping Charlie. Limited numbers of weeds can be re-
moved by hand. If your weeds are few and scattered – or confined to a few small areas – spot-treating them with herbicide is usually sufficient. Weed-control products sold in ready-to-use spray containers make spot treatment easy. Be sure to complete treatments when temperatures are above 50 degrees – your herbicide needs time to do its job before winter cold sets in. Don’t choose your weed-control strategy without a careful evaluation of the number and types of weeds in your lawn. Remember – you don’t need to apply herbicides over your entire lawn unless there’s extensive weed infestation. And don’t worry about controlling crabgrass – that’s done more effectively in spring. The first hard frost will kill annual weedy grasses. These lawn care tips can also be found on the Minnesota Department of Agriculture website at http://www.mda.state. mn.us/protecting/waterprotection/lawntips.aspx.
Costumed runners take off Runners take off at the start of the 3rd annual Chaos 5k Run/ Walk for Physical Therapy. Proceeds from this event go to Citizens Supporting our Armed Forces, which sends shipments of care packages to deployed troops. This year’s event, held at Rum River North County Park, raised $2,680 and over 500 donated items.
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Senator Klobuchar checks out SnoBear AMY BECKMAN | COUNTY STAR
(Above) The Isanti County Ministerial Association hosted a Night of Thanks to Public Servants on Sunday, Oct. 16, at North Isanti Baptist Church with employees and their families of police, sheriff, ambulance, fire, safety and rescue, judges and public defenders. The evening included Dickie’s barbecue, kids games, door prizes and comic magician Don Bursell.
(Left) Local comic magician Don Bursell juggles rings during his show to local public servants and their families.
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar examines product at the SnoBear plant in Isanti on Oct. 12 while Isanti mayor George Wimmer (left) looks on. Mario Nozzarella, executive vice president of SnoBear (right) guided the tour.
Art & Science Academy offers robotics SUBMITTED ART & SCIENCE ACADEMY
The Art & Science Academy in Isanti, has added a new opportunity for middle schoolers through robotics. In this class, middle schoolers have fun using Lego Mindstorms® components and programming to apply science, technology, engineering, computer science and math to tackle a variety of challenges. The robotics class is unique because
it is offered during the school day. Typically students have access to robotics through fee-based after-school clubs and programs. Jill Arendt, Art & Science Academy administrator, believes it is important to equip students with the ability to thrive in a world where technology changes quickly. For more information about Art and Science Academy, visit www.asa.k12. mn.us or call (763) 444-0342.
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NEWS BRIEFS Winter Fest button art contest open The North Branch Area Chamber of Commerce announces the 2017 Winter Fest Art Contest is open to North Branch Area students in grades 5-12. The winner will have their artwork printed on the 2017 commemorative Winter Fest buttons, which will be sold in February. They will also be highlighted in the news and receive a $50 cash prize. Entry forms available online at www.NorthBranchChamber.com. Deadline is Friday, Nov. 18. For info call (651) 674-4077. •
Rush City offers assistance with holiday gifts
Any parent in need of help purchasing gifts for their children can pick up an application for assistance at the Rush City Food Shelf, open every Tuesday from 2-4:45 p.m. The applications are also available from the Rush City churches. This offer is limited to children ages infant through 18 living in and attending school in the Rush City School District. This event is sponsored by the Rush City Cares and Rush City Lions.
On Nov. 18 a winter clothing exchange will be available in the Rush City Foods Mall. If you have gently used coats, mittens, hats or scarves you no longer need, your donation will be greatly appreciated. If you need any of these items, feel free to help yourself. •
Cambridge Garden plots available for spring
Sign up is open for plots in the Cambridge Community Garden for spring 2017. Registration forms are available at the garden shed on East Rum River Drive S or email John Nordin at jonordin@msn.com. A new option for 2017 will be a strip of plots for perennial gardeners along the east fence line in the new portion. The strip of plots will not receive annual tilling. Rental price is $15 for a 10-foot section. •
Rush City will host “Bountiful Boutiques”
Over 40 artisans at four locations in Rush City will offer handcrafted unique jewelry, art, upcycled, vintage, glass, fiber items and more from 3-7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 5, and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 6. Locations in Rush City are: Spare Room at Chuck-
ers Bowl, 1270 W. 3rd St.; Historic Grant House, 80 W. 4th St.; Historic Carlson House, 640 S. Bremer Ave. and Raven’s Nest at Olson/Holmberg home, 775 S. Bremer Ave. There will also be a new “After Hours” event on Friday from 7-9 p.m. at Chuckers with half price bottles of wine, shopping specials, homemade chocolates, door prizes, silent auction and more. Proceeds benefit Rush City Food Shelf. Call Bev Mollberg at (320) 358-4501 with any questions or like the Facebook page for Rush City’s Bountiful Boutiques. •
Immigration forum will offer open discussion
The public is invited to an adult forum on immigration on Sunday, Oct. 23, at 11 a.m. at Common Ground: a United Methodist Community, 404 Cypress St. N, Cambridge, in the sanctuary. Immigration attorney Salima Khakoo will speak, along with local community members involved in various aspects of the immigration process. There will be time for questions and discussion. For info email openhearts@cgumc.org.
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PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF NORTH BRANCH NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION TO THE ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF NORTH BRANCH, CHISAGO COUNTY, MINNESOTA: Notice is hereby given that a General Election will be held in the above named City on Tuesday, November 8, 2016. The polls will be opened from the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The purpose of the election is to elect a mayor (2 year term) and two council members (4 year terms). Polling Places: Residents living WEST of I-35 vote at Access Life Church, 4359 392nd Street Residents living NORTH of State Highway 95 and EAST of I-35 vote at Main Street Church, 6500 Main Street. Residents living SOUTH of State Highway 95 and EAST of I-35 vote at the Chisago County Senior Center, 38790 6th Avenue (lower level of Uptown Maple Commons building on the corner of 6th and Maple). For additional information or questions, contact Erma Parsons, Lead Election Judge, at 651-674-8113 during normal business hours. ERMA PARSONS LEAD ELECTION JUDGE Published in the Isanti-Chisago County STAR on Oct. 20, 27, Nov. 3, 2016
PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF ISANTI DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No. 30-PR-16-75 In Re the Estate of: JEANNE VERONICA PETTIFORD A/KA/ JEANNE V. PETTIFORD Decedent NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS AND CREDITORS: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an Application for Informal Probate of the above-named decedent’s Last Will, dated July 1, 2014, has been filed herein with the Registrar herein, and the Application has been granted informally probating such Will. Any objections thereto must be filed with the above, and the same will be heard by the court upon Notice of Hearing fixed
for such purpose. NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the informal appointment of DEBRA ANN DEATON, whose address is 2365 317th Avenue NE, Cambridge, MN 55008, as personal representative of the estate of the above-named decedent, has been made. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative, and the personal representative is empowered to fully administer the estate including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of Letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate, unless objections thereto are filed with the court (pursuant to section 524.3-607) and the court otherwise orders. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that all creditors having claims against said estate are required to present the same to said personal representative or to the Probate Court Administrator within four (4) months after the date of this Notice or said claims will be barred. Dated: Oct. 3, 2016 Gwen Williams Registrar Attorney For Petitioner KORBA LAW OFFICE, P.A. Jerry Korba - Atty. ID#57599 4200 Central Avenue NE Minneapolis, MN 55421 (763) 781-3451 Fax (763) 781-3453 Korbalaw@TCEmedia.com Published in the Isanti-Chisago County STAR on Oct. 13, 20, 2016
PUBLIC NOTICE APPROVED MINUTES OF THE REGULAR GOVERNING BOARD MEETING Rum River Special Education Cooperative May 12, 2016 The Regular Governing Board meeting of the Rum River Special Education Cooperative was called to order by Chairperson Heidi Sprandel at 7:03 p.m., at Ogilvie ISD 333 Board Room. Joint Powers Board members present were: Mike Thompson, Heidi Sprandel, Bryan Rensenbrink, Robert Jensen, Paula Anderson and Chuck Nagle. Also in attendance were Superintendents: Ray Queener, Tim Truebenbach and Kathy Belsheim; late arrival: Julia Espe; absent: Randy Christensen, Ken Gagner, Dean Kapsner and Craig Schultz; in attendance was Pauline Bangma, Director of Special Education; others in attendance was Tracy Wells, RRSEC Account Executive.
The Board reviewed the amended agenda. Moved by Robert Jensen, seconded by Mike Thompson, to approve the amended agenda as presented. The motion carried. Chairperson Heidi Sprandel called for nominations for the office of Governing Board Chair for 2016. Mike Thompson nominated Heidi Sprandel, seconded by Robert Jensen. There were no further nominations. Motion carried unanimously Heidi Sprandel as Chair. Chairperson Heidi Sprandel called for nominations for the office of Governing Board Vice-Chair for 2016. Heidi Sprandel nominated Mike Thompson, seconded by Robert Jensen. There were no further nominations. Motion carried unanimously for Mike Thompson as Vice-Chair. Chairperson Heidi Sprandel called for nominations for the office of Governing Board Clerk for 2016. Heidi Sprandel nominated Roert Jensen, seconded by Mike Thompson. There were no further nominations. Motion carried unanimously for Robert Jensen as Clerk. The Board reviewed the Consent Agenda. Moved by Mike Thompson, seconded by Bryan Rensenbrink, to approve the items in the Consent Agenda. The motion carried. The consent agenda consisted of the following: Approval of the Regular Governing Board Meeting Minutes for October 8, 2015 Personnel Items: NEW HIRES: Paula Anderson; 1.0 FTE Academic Behavior Manager, RRS; Hired, Effective11/9/2015 Vick Beech; 1.0 FTE Academic Behavior Manager, RRE; Hired, Effective3/28/2016 Alecia Cox; 1.0 FTE Administrative Assistant, RRSEC; Hired, Effective 6/25/2016 Kaitlen Dahlberg; 1.0 FTE Academic Behavior Manager, RRN; Hired Effective 12/22/2015 Denea Donovan; 1.0 FTE Academic Behavior Manager, RRE; Hired Effective12/21/2015 George Frasher; 1.0 FTE Academic Behavior Manager - LTS, RRS; Hired Effective 12/15/15-2/24/16 Katie Friedrichs; 1.0 FTE Academic Behavior Manager, RRS; Hired Effective 10/6/2015 Jessica Grove; 1.0 FTE Academic Behavior Manager, RRE; Hired Effective 1/2/2016 Amber Jorgenson; 1.0 FTE Academic Behavior Manager – LTS, RRS; Hired Effective 4/5/2016 Rachel Olson; 1.0 FTE Academic Behavior Manager, RRS; Hired Effective 2/4/2016 Nikole Pfutzenrueter; 1.0 FTE Academic Behavior Manager, RRS; Hired Effective10/12/2015 Karmin Remer; 1.0 FTE Academic Behavior Manager, RRN; Hired Effective 4/28/2016 Barry Thomas; 1.0 FTE Mental Health Professional, RRN; Hired Effective 4/11/2016 RESIGNATION/TERMINATION/RETIREMENT: Brittany Adolphson; 1.0 FTE Special Education Teacher, RRE; Non-Renewal of
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Teachers on a Variance Effective 6/3/2016 Scott Black; 1.0 FTE Academic Behavior Manager, RRN; Resignation Effective 8/18/2015 Anna Blondell; 1.0 FTE Academic Behavior Manager, RRS; Resignation Effective 1/22/2016 Denea Donovan; 1.0 FTE Academic Behavior Manager, RRE; Terminated Effective 1/12/2016 Sue Dunleavy; 1.0 FTE Administrative Assistant, RRE; Retired Effective 10/1/2015 Travis Fuhol; 1.0 FTE Academic Behavior Manager, RRS; Resignation Effective 9/18/2015 Blake Iserman; 1.0 FTE Educational Audiologist, RRSEC; Retired Effective End of 15-16 School Year Mara Koolmo; 1.0 FTE Community Expert, RRE; Non-Renewal of Teachers on a Variance Effective 6/3/2016 Krista McFarland; 1.0 FTE Social Worker, RRN; Resignation Effective 3/21/2016 Lauren Stoeckmann; 1.0 FTE Academic Behavior Manager, RRS; Resignation 1/15/2016 Barry Thomas; 1.0 FTE Academic Behavior Manager, RRS; Resignation Effective 10/13/2015 Jean Wenz; 1.0 FTE Academic Behavior Manager, RRE; Terminated Effective 10/9/2015 Denise White; Instructional Assistant, RRS; Resignation Effective 10/30/2015 CHANGE IN ASSIGNMENT/TRANSFER: Sue Janssen; 1.0 FTE Academic Behavior Manager, RRN to RRS; Transfer Effective 10/19/2015 LEAVE REQUESTS: Stacey Boettcher; 1.0 FTE Academic Behavior Manager, RRS; Workers Comp Leave Effective 1/28/2016 Jessica Burda; 1.0 FTE Academic Behavior Manager, RRS; FMLA Effective 4/4/2016 Casey Ewert; 1.0 FTE Behavior Analyst, RRS; FMLA Effective 3/27/2016 Krystina Lange; 1.0 FTE Academic Behavior Manager, RRE; FMLA Effective 2/23/2016 Nikole Pfutzenrueter; 1.0 FTE Academic Behavior Manager, RRS; FMLA Effective 12/15/15-2/24/2016 CONTRACTS: Lea Asmussen Jeff Borchardt Csey Ewert Krista McFarland Jenna Pulkrabek Barry Thomas Courtney Vorell Mid-State Education District #6979 The Board reviewed the Clerk’s Report Payment Distribution and P-Card Summary. Moved by Paula Anderson, seconded by Bryan Resenbrink to approve the P-Card and Payment Distribution expenditures. Action carried. The Council discussed the following: • The Board reviewed the RRSEC Child Count as of December 1, 2015. • RR East, RR North and RR South Educational Programs Student Enrollment Summary was discussed.
• Superintendent Truebenbach updated the Governing Board on the Milaca School building project that includes space for the RR North level IV program, and shared bonding bills for utility extensions to the new building. The Council discussed and action was required on the following: • External User Access Recertification System, MDE – A motion to designate Pauline Bangma, Director of Special Education, as the Identified Official with Authority to assign job duties and authorize external user access for our LEA was made by Brian Resenbrink and seconded by Robert Jensen. Action carried. • Tracy Wells, RRSEC Account Executive, presented the District #6079, Rum River Special Education Cooperative FY 15 financial audit. Moved by Mike Thompson, seconded by Bryan Rensenbrink, to approve the District #6079, Rum River Special Education Cooperative FY 15 financial audit. Action carried. • The Board discussed the District #6079, Rum River Special Education Cooperative FY 17 Budget. A motion to approve the District #6079 Rum River Special Education Cooperative FY 17 Budget in the amount of $9,690,861 was made by Bryan Resenbrink, seconded by Mike Thomson. Action carried. • A motion to approve the Joint Powers Agreement with no changes was made by Bryan Resenbrink and seconded by Robert Jensen. Discussion: Recommendation to have an attorney review the agreement to align with any new statutory changes. An Amended Motion to approve the current Joint Powers Agreement, conditional upon attorney review to identify any required changes due to new legislative statute language was made by Bryan Resenbrink and seconded by Robert Jensen. The motion carried. There being no further business to discuss, moved by Mike Thompson, seconded by Bryan Resenbrink, to adjourn. Action carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m. Minutes by Pauline Bangma Published in the Isanti-Chisago County STAR on Oct. 20, 2016
PUBLIC NOTICE NORTH BRANCH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY CITY OF NORTH BRANCH COUNTY OF CHISAGO STATE OF MINNESOTA NOTICE OF PROPOSED LAND SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Economic Development Authority (the “Authority”) of the City of North Branch, Chisago County, Minnesota, will hold a public hearing on Thursday, November 3, 2016, at 3:30 p.m., at the City Hall, in the City of North Branch, Minnesota, relating to
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the proposed sale of land identified as Lot 2, Block 1 ESSBY Business Park 1st Addition; the 2.8 acre parcel just west of Lakes Region EMS. The purpose of the land sale is for a future expansion of Lakes Region EMS. At this point, no building plans have been submitted. The property proposed to be sold is described as follows: Lot 1, Block 1 ESSBY Business Park 1st Addition. All interested persons may appear at the hearing and present their views orally or in writing prior to the hearing. BY ORDER OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY. Dated: October 17, 2016 /s/ Carla Vita Community Development Director North Branch Economic Development Authority City of North Branch, Minnesota Published in the Isanti-Chisago County STAR on Oct. 20, 2016
PUBLIC NOTICE NORTH BRANCH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY CITY OF NORTH BRANCH COUNTY OF CHISAGO STATE OF MINNESOTA NOTICE OF PROPOSED LAND SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Economic Development Authority (the “Authority”) of the City of North Branch, Chisago County, Minnesota, will hold a public hearing on Thursday, November 3, 2016, at 3:30 p.m., at the City Hall, in the City of North Branch, Minnesota, relating to the proposed sale of land identified as Lot 1, Block 1 ESSBY Business Park 3rd Addition. A newly platted 20 acre lot north of Lakes Region EMS. The purpose of the land sale is to facilitate the development of an approximate 160,000sf new corporate headquarters, product development center and research and development facility. The building will have 140,000sf of manufacturing and 20,000sf of corporate office space. Building design will be structural steel with a precast concrete enclosure. The property proposed to be sold is described as follows: Lot 1, Block 1 ESSBY Business Park 3rd Addition. All interested persons may appear at the hearing and present their views orally or in writing prior to the hearing. BY ORDER OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY. Dated: October 17, 2016 /s/ Carla Vita Community Development Director North Branch Economic Development Authority City of North Branch, Minnesota Published in the Isanti-Chisago County STAR on Oct. 20, 2016
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COMBINED THURSDAY 14,415 632 15,047 15,047 15,145 14,750
Dentists Open Fridays
Melissa L. Hutchens D.D.S., P.A. Adon E. Crook, D.D.S. 538 South Main Street, Suite 130, Cambridge 763-552-1616 www.melissahutchensdds.com
Gordon U. Fredeen, D.D.S., PA.
8,282 8,283 8,275 8,268 8,200
6,445 6,889 6,879 6,868 6,871
14,727 15,172 15,154 15,136 15,071
Family Dentistry Dual Square Mall, County Road 5, Isanti
Office Phone 763-444-5541
Transmissions
NATCO
Audiology
& Hearing Aid Care
Dr. Julie Perreault, Au.D. Licensed Audiologist Kay Lynn Naggatz, MS, Licensed Audiologist
24612 Ulysses Street NE Bethel, MN 55005 (On Highway 65)
Hours: 8am-5pm M-Fri 763-444-4646 • Fax: 763-444-6313
Cambridge: 763-689-2121
www.natcotrans.com
Orthodontist
Veterinarians Cambridge VetCare Animal Clinic P.A.
Matthew M. Sievers • D.D.S., M.S. Cambridge and Pine City Invisalign and Braces • Free Initial Exam www.cambridgeorthomn.com 140 Birch St N., #106, Cambridge • 705 4th Ave. SW, Pine City
763-689-3134 • 320-629-9944
Sanitation ROLL OFFS COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL CONTAINER SERVICE CARTS PROVIDED
East Central Sanitation
Small Animals
Linda Heaton, D.V.M. (763) 689-0095 Village Mall, E. Hwy. 95 1820 2nd Ave. SE, Ste. 400 Cambridge, MN 55008 Serving the Community for 40 years. Your comprehensive veterinary service. Cambridge • 763-689-4604 • 817 N. Main
www.eastcentralveterinarians.com
WE RECYCLE
763-689-2171 • 763-444-9862
Water Treatment
ADVERTISE your business here weekly! Call Brenda 763-689-1181 ext. 101
Water Softeners • Iron/Odor Filters Drinking Water Systems 651-777-1349 • mywatermn.com
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OCTOBER 20, 2016 www.countystar.com
Crowd turns out for chili at Braham Fire Hall
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Mom Danika watches Logan and Isabelle Dahlin play in the “J-5,” a vehicle used by the MN DNR Forestry Division to maneuver in grass fires.
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Windy conditions on Friday, Oct. 14, forced the bouncy house inside Braham Fire Hall during the annual Chili Feed, Open House and Sportsman Raffle.
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Firefighter Eric Jones helped kids shoot the water hose.
“HOUSING SOLUTIONS MADE EASY”
Katherine Mell-Bowers, Realtor® Buy – Sell – Build k_m_mell@hotmail.com
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Stephanie White (second from right) and Ross Benzen (right) serve some of the 30 gallons of chili made for the event by Marianne Benzen with 40 pounds of hamburger.
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Many thanks to the World Food Day sponsors. Please give them your thanks and support.
And thank you to all participating churches and many individuals who gave generously to see the hungry in our community, and around the world, given nutritious food. A huge thank you to the nearly 230 volunteers that helped to pack 66,000 nutritious meals at the LifeRice World Food Day event on Saturday, October 15th at the Cambridge High School. It shows the strength and compassion that this community has for the needs of the hungry.