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SHINING AT STATE: C-I gymnasts cap off successful season. PGS 12-13
NB schools facing $1.7 million deficit
NB council gets great financial news
BY BILL STICKELS III EDITOR@COUNTYSTAR.COM
On what North Branch Area School District Superintendent Deb Henton called “a solemn day in our district,” the School Board was given recommendations for a way to reduce the budget by nearly $1.7 million for the 2017-2018 school year. According to Director of Finance and Personnel Randi Johnson, the shortfall was caused by three primary factors: declining enrollment, no assumed increase in state funding and inflation. Additionally, there is a budget deficit for the current school year beyond what the district was expecting. “That puts us into an even more difficult position,” Johnson said, “and that deficit just grows as we work forward.” A majority of the reduction in expenses will be through a reduction in staff. “The bulk of our operating budget goes to staff,” Johnson said. “So when we have to make significant reductions, that’s where our spending is, so that is where our reductions have to come from.” When deciding what positions to cut, Johnson said they heavily considered class sizes, particularly at the elementary school, and trying to maintain the quality of programs. Johnson also emphasized that even though a position is recommended to be cut, it didn’t mean the person currently in that position SEE DEFICIT, PAGE 5
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All-around successful day Keeley Ertl placed in the top 10 on all three events she qualified for at the Class A state individual meet on Saturday, Feb. 25. See page 11 for results from both North Branch and C-I’s state meets.
It’s not often that a city is able to hear positive financial news, but that is exactly what happened during the Feb. 21 North Branch City Council meeting. The council was informed by city engineer Lee Gustafson that, pending council approval, the city will come into an extra $1.1 million dollars for street improvement projects. According to Gustafson, the Highway 95 interchange project, which has been completed for some time now, was finally closed out. In the process of closing it out, the Minnesota Department of Trans-
portation (MnDOT) discovered approximately $1.4 million in excess federal funds that could not be allocated to the project. Because of the fact that North Branch currently doesn’t have any street projects eligible for federal aid, the city is allowed to “swap” the money with another city that currently does have an approved, federally funded project – in this case, St. Paul. “As part of the legal money exchange, the city of St. Paul will receive the $1.4 million in excess federal funds and North Branch will receive a little over $1.1 million,” said Gustafson. “The beauty is this money gets deposited
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New customers flock to award-winning restaurant BY MEGAN BERGMAN NEWS@COUNTYSTAR.COM
Why did the chicken cross the road? Why, to get to the Brass Rail for some “Grandy chicken,” of course. Or to become the Grandy chicken? Either way, people have been flocking to the Brass Rail and crossing the road to get a taste of the newly awarded “Best Broasted Chicken in Minnesota” by WCCO’s Best of Minnesota poll mentioned in last week’s edition. WCCO’s news reporter, Natalie Nyhus, gave co-owners Rodney Knowles and Donna Biggins the good news about the win only days before she traveled north to interview the legendary owners on Feb. 21. They didn’t even know they were being considered for the prize until
just before then. “We only knew that we were in the running by my gas guy’s girlfriend,” said Knowles. “I don’t even know how we got to that point.” The number of people coming to the newly expanded space on Highway 65 in Grandy was unprecedented after WCCO aired its “Best of MN” segment on Feb. 22 and 25, handing the Brass Rail its crown – and a wave of new customers, many coming from all over the Twin Cities. CRAZY BUSY TIMES “What a weekend,” the exhausted yet proud Knowles said. “We went through almost 100 cases of chicken in less than four days.” To put that in perspective, Knowles said the restaurant would have gone through about
60 cases of chicken in a typical week. Another surprise came when the supplier of their famous chicken, Gold N Plump, stepped in to help handle the surge of chicken lovers seeking out the restaurant after the show first aired on Wednesday, leaving the chicken supply almost gone by Sunday. “John Puchalski, the customer business manager himself, of Gold N Plump, deserves a lot of admiration for bringing me chicken, personally, on Sunday,” Knowles said, in awe of the overflowing support. “He didn’t really have to, but he showed up when we were in need.” The excitement of the viewer’s choice win was heightened by the
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Brass Rail owners Rodney Knowles, Tamara Knowles and Donna Biggins pose with WCCO reporter Natalie Nyhus (in hat) after being interviewed Feb. 21.
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One survivor’s story On Tuesday, March 7, the Refuge Network will host a reception and program to raise awareness of domestic violence and to encourage those in attendance to take action to end it. The event, starting at noon at the Isanti Government Center boardroom, will include reading of the names of the 21 victims of domestic violence homicide in Minnesota in 2016, and request attendees to contact their legislators via email, Twitter or postcard to support policy and law changes that help victims/survivors of sexual assault or domestic abuse. To better understand how domestic violence affects a life, here is a local survivor’s story. BY JENNIFER KOTILA NEWS@COUNTYSTAR.COM
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ong after Heidi (not her real name) identified the dysfunction and abuse taking place within her family, financial barriers kept her in her abusive relationship. She had invested her entire adult life into raising her children and was financially dependent on her husband. “Being financially vulnerable caused me to rationalize a myriad of abuse,” Heidi said. As is typical of abusive relationships, Heidi also found herself socially isolated without a large network of friends and family to ask for help. “I feared not being believed, since I spent quite a bit of energy in hiding my misery,” she said. Heidi also agonized about
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disrupting her children’s lives with shared custody, letting a judge decide her family’s future, and all the drama of the legal process. “Another huge barrier was admitting to myself that I could not fix everyone’s problems on my own,” she added. When Heidi finally found the courage to call the Refuge Network crisis line to seek help leaving her abuser, she could barely articulate the depths of despair. “I was at rock bottom and struggled to condense my story in a way that made sense to another human being,” she said. “To my relief, I didn’t have to. The advocate who took my call seemed to connect with my despair. Her empathy erased years of shame.” Heidi was invited by the crisis line advocate to come to Black Dog Hill Shelter, the Refuge Network’s shelter, and discussed ways Heidi could leave and get to the shelter safely. “My son and I arrived 12 hours later, terrified of the unknown,” she said. “We were shocked to discover a shelter with a warm, cozy atmosphere surrounded by beauty in a country setting. We were shocked to discover a pantry full of food for us to choose from, bedrooms with comfortable beds, warm blankets and privacy.” While at the shelter, Heidi had access to advocates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, who were working hard to connect her with resources for rebuilding her and her son’s lives. “This is no easy process when you’re restarting life with one bag of belongings to your name,” Heidi said. The shelter provided transportation to medical appointments, therapy appointments and to court hearings. Advocates helped Heidi navigate the process of obtaining an order for protection when her abuser tried to locate her using cell phone technology. “Even more importantly,” Heidi said, “the advocates reminded me that I am not who my abuser said I was. They were my cheerleaders when I needed encouragement, and they were my rock when I needed to mourn my losses. I attended weekly domestic violence support groups and learned what healthy relationships are supposed to look like.” Safety planning for survivors of domestic abuse begins with the first call to the crisis line, Heidi said, and continues throughout their stay at the shelter. Planning for the future is solely dependent on a survivor’s individual goals, Heidi noted. Advocates aim to be person-centered in helping survivors find their next step. For some, legal advocacy in obtaining an order for protection or divorce is a priority. For others, finding affordable, stable housing takes precedence. Black Dog Hill Shelter has assisted survivors along the path of returning to college and finding employment, as well. A DESIRE TO HELP OTHERS After leaving Black Dog Hill Shelter and achieving success in her chosen field of work, Heidi found herself yearning to invest her life in advocacy. “As I mentioned before, I was at rock bottom when I called the Refuge Network crisis line,” Heidi said. “Black Dog Hill shelter was my soft place to
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land, and I benefited in miraculous ways during my stay at the shelter. The transformative power of experiencing advocacy isn’t something I could ever forget, because my life is proof of its efficacy.” As a survivor, and now advocate, Heidi stated that the number one reason women don’t “just leave” is they are being financially abused. All of the barriers that kept her from leaving are common among survivors of abuse. “Oftentimes, the abuser is seen as all-powerful, and survivors fear that no matter what they do, the abuser will have continued control in their lives,” Heidi said. That is why access to shelters, transportation, and legal and financial assistance is so important to women who are attempting to leave abusive relationships. However, those are also the very things that are lacking within this community and in Minnesota for women trying to leave their abusers. There is a network of shelters throughout the state, and information about available beds is communicated with domestic violence programs via the Internet. “Oftentimes they are all at full capacity because domestic violence is so prevalent in our society,” Heidi said. “While I don’t believe this phenomenon is unique to our area, I do believe we would benefit from more shelter space.” Finding affordable legal representation is a challenge, not only in Minnesota but across the nation, Heidi noted. Legal aid organizations are overwhelmed and stretched thin, and survivors often must represent themselves in a divorce because attorney’s fees are unaffordable. Although The Refuge Network retains a paralegal on staff and has several community advocates who can assist with completing court forms, they cannot give legal advice. There are free Law Clinics throughout the year offered by the organization where survivors can speak with an attorney for advice. Transportation in this area is a huge barrier, Heidi said. When women arrive at the shelter without a vehicle, they must rely on limited transportation only to basic, essential appointments. Black Dog Hill Shelter does not have resources to transport survivors to and from work, to job hunt, or even to meet the basic requirements set by county programs as part of the requirement to receive county benefits. Public transportation can be unreliable. Black Dog Hill Shelter receives an enormous amount of community support through donations, which sends a message to survivors the community cares about their lives and their struggles, Heidi said. However, Heidi reminds everyone that domestic violence is a community problem that requires a community solution, and when the community supports its local domestic violence program, it changes lives. “It’s quite possible that if you’ve invested time or money in the Refuge Network, you have directly changed my life for the better,” Heidi said. “For that, a million thank yous. I intend to pay it forward.”
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Lenten Fish Fries A l l -yo u - c a r e - t o - e at Lenten Fish Fries will be offered 4:30-7 p.m. every Friday from March 3-April 7 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 207 Cty. Rd. 23 NW, Isanti. There is a cost that goes to Knights of Columbus #10238. For info call (763) 444-4035.
Congressional staff for Congressman Rick Nolan will be at Isanti Senior Center/Senior Dining from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and Isanti City Hall from 1-2 p.m. to help constituents with issues with Federal agencies like the VA or Social Security. Call (218) 491-3131 with questions.
MAR 3 Flute & Piano Recital Cambridge Center for the Arts will offer a Flute & Piano Recital with Donna Hryniewicki and Ivan Konev at 7:30 p.m. at Cambridge Lutheran Church (changed from Anoka-Ramsey Comm. College), 621 Old Main St. N, Cambridge. Tickets $10 at the door. For info call (763) 552-0320.
MAR 3-4 Arctic Plunge The Arctic Plunge will take place in the parking lot (due to poor ice conditions) of Captain’s on Long Lake, 27821 Bay Shore Dr. NW, Isanti, with pre-plunge events Friday, plunge at 2 p.m. Saturday. Benefits local nonprofits. For info visit arcticplunge.com.
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Garden shows get planters worked up Cathy Sparks (left), of Green Barn Garden Center, shares some shocking garden news with booth customer Diana Rankin at last year’s Burst Into Spring garden show in Cambridge. Two garden shows will be held locally in March: North Branch Garden Expo on March 4 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at North Branch High School, and Burst Into Spring on March 11 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Armed Forces Reserve Community Center, Cambridge. See listings this page for more information.
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MAR 4 North Branch Garden Expo The Chisago County Master Gardeners will host the annual Garden Expo at the North Branch High School. Registration at 8 a.m., classes and booths 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. There is a cost. For info call Sue at Sue at the Extension Office at (651) 2770151.
Peace Walk The bi-monthly peace walk in Cambridge will start at 9 a.m. in parking lot at Hwy. 95 and Birch St., lasts about half hour with positive messages supporting equal rights for all, protection of environment, and an end to violence. Group walks first and third Saturdays of every month (not when below zero). For info email wendybronson@ yahoo.com.
The 10th annual Wild Game Feed will be held at Living Branch Lutheran Church, 6486 Elm St., North Branch, at 5:30 p.m. with appetizers, games, prizes and meal. Speakers Lance and Greg Morgan of Long Spurs of Sunrise River NWTF will share hunting stories and turkey calling. Cost is $15. For info call (651) 2837674.
MAR 6 In His Steps Fundraiser In His Steps Ballet & Performing Arts Co. is hosting a “Culver’s Fundraising Night” at Culver’s in Cambridge from 4-8 p.m. to raise money for their Studio Scholarship Fund for dancers with financial hardship. For info call Denise at (612) 236-3605.
MAR 7 A Fresh Look at Hospice
Downsizing Made Easy A free class on downsizing possessions (sorting, donating, recycling) will be offered from 10 a.m. to noon at Chisago County Community/Senior Center, 38790 6th St., North Branch. Pre-registration required by calling (651)
Learn about the basics of hospice care from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Ecumen North Branch, 5379 383rd St., North Branch. Lunch provided. RSVP to Kari at (651) 829-7182 or karifrancois@ecumen.org.
Healthy Eating Christian Fellowship Dr. Pete Wurdemann, a chiropractor from North Branch, will share about cancer-fighting foods at Healthy Eating Christian Fellowship from noon to 2 p.m. at Lakeside Christian Church fireside room, 3623 323rd Ave. NE, Cambridge; plus sharing of “green” foods and prayer. RSVP at (763) 6394009; $4 cost for guests.
Arts Salon Cambridge Center for the Arts hosts this informal gathering of artists and arts enthusiasts on the first Tuesday of the month from 5-7 p.m. at Sidelines Grill in Cambridge to discuss and share art, writing, song, acting, humor, etc. Enjoy food and beverage at your own cost. For info call (763) 552-0320.
Archaeological Treasures Talk Minnesota archaeologist Amanda Gronhovd will present a free program on Chisago County’s archaeological treasures at 7 p.m. at the Community Center in Maple Commons, 38799 7th Ave., North Branch. Co-sponsored by Chisago County Historical Society and North Chisago Historical Society. For info call (651) 257-5310 or
(651) 269-3580.
MAR 8 Senior Social Hour Senior Social Hour hosted by Friends of the Library will meet at 2 p.m. with Natalie Brandt, of Allina, and hospice volunteer coordinator Lynette to present Hospice 101 information at the Braham Event Center, 655 8th St. SW. Refreshments served. Call Dixie Randall at (320) 396-2683 or Gary Skarsten at (320) 396-3726 for info.
MAR 9 Coffee & Health Chat Cambridge Medical Center will host coffee and a free talk from 9-10 a.m. on “Cooking for One or Two” at CMC Foundation Room; park in main lot off Dellwood and enter clinic registration doors. For info call (763) 6886032.
Empty Bowl Fundraiser As a fundraiser for the Braham Area Food Shelf, students have created clay bowls for the public to purchase from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Braham Event Center. Hot soup and bread for dipping will be served in another bowl. Musical entertainment will be presented by students. For info call (320) 396-3177.
Congressional staff for Congressman Rick Nolan will be at Cambridge City Hall, 300 Third Ave. NE, from 3-4 p.m. to help constituents with issues with Federal agencies like the VA or Social Security. Call (218) 491-3131 with questions.
MAR 11 Burst Into Spring Garden Show The Isanti County Master Gardeners will host their 14th annual Burst Into Spring Garden Show at the Armed Forces Reserve & Community Center, Cambridge, with 8 a.m. registration, classes and vendors from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. There is a cost. For info call (763) 689-8254 or visit www. i s a nt i c o u nt y m a s t e r gardeners.com.
Farm Education Day Chisago County 4-H will host Farm Education Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at local farms to get a real look at what it takes to raise animals. Each site will answer questions and give tours. For info call Jeremy Freeman at (651) 277-0150 or email jeremyf@umn.edu.
MAR 12 Spectacular Wedding Fair The 7th annual Spectacular Wedding Fair will be held from 12-3 p.m. at Cambridge Middle School, 31374 Xylite St. NE, Cambridge, with a 1 p.m. runway show, vendors, free swag bag to first 50 couples to register at www.north65chamber.
com. For info call (763) 689-2505 or email info@ north65chamber.com.
PFLAG Meeting
The East Central MN Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (including transgender and bisexual) will meet at 4:30 p.m. at Common Ground (United Methodist Church), 404 N. Cypress St., Cambridge. Open to all looking for support or who wish to support or have questions about the LGBT community. Call (320) 396-3128, (320) 272-0069 or (763) 5520084 for info or visit www. ecmnpflag.org.
MAR 13 Women’s Luncheon
The Cambridge-Isanti Women’s Connection (CIWC) will hold its monthly luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with Mary Roelots speaking, music and “Cherished Memories - Gardens and Tea” (guests may wear Victorian hats, gloves or other attire if desired) at Spirit River Community Center, 1320 Cty. Rd. 5 NE, Isanti. There is a cost. For info call Linda at (763) 552-0801 by March 9.
MAR 16 Coffee & Health Chat
Cambridge Medical Center will host coffee and a free talk from 9-10 a.m. on “Don’t Just Sit There! Let’s Move!” at CMC Foundation Room; park in main lot off Dellwood and enter clinic registration doors. For info call (763) 688-6032.
MAR 17 Free Family Movie
The movie “Jungle Book” will be shown free of charge at 7 p.m. at Isanti Community Center, 208-1/2 1st Ave. NW, Isanti. Doors and concessions open at 6:30 p.m. For info call (763) 444-5512 or email isantiparks@cityofisanti.us. Submit information for upcoming events to: editor@countystar.com
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Trump no Eisenhower To the editor, I have to think that President Dwight D. Eisenhower was the very best Republican president, and probably by far the most intelligent, during my lifetime. I am very sure he would not be in favor of Trump’s wanting to build up our military. President Eisenhower warned the people of the USA many years ago about the build up by the Military Complex. President Eisenhower urged his successors to strike a balance between a strong national defense and diplomacy. I do not think Trump has any idea what “diplomacy” even is. Eisenhower cautioned that the federal government’s collaboration with an alliance of military and industrial leaders, though necessary, was vulnerable to abuse of power. Ike then counseled American citizens to be vigilant in monitoring the
military-industrial complex. I have to think all this president is trying to do is make his billionaire friends richer than they already are by ripping off the people of America and the U.S. government with all the rip-offs that will be included in the next four years. President Eisenhower was also concerned about the environment. Trump is proving he could care less. All the while our public school children will be cheated out of a good education, and the environment will be sacrificed. They could care less about the damage they are doing to this country by putting us backwards maybe 100 years or more. These billionaires are proving to be very short-sighted, and we always knew they were very greedy! Charlie Rike Pine City
Local superintendents urge property tax relief and increased school funding To the editor, School districts across the state will be putting property tax relief and increased funding as top priorities for the upcoming legislative session. The high cost of school levies and the inadequate increase to the basic education formula has created an educational opportunity gap for too many students. Currently, when voters approve a school levy, the cost they will pay through property taxes is based on the property wealth of the school district. Without commercial or industrial development to expand the tax base and lower the cost for all, the tax burden falls quite heavily on the home or small business owners. The state established an equalization program decades ago where the state paid a portion of voter-approved levies in low property wealth districts. However, equalization funding has not kept up with inflation. Now, taxpayers in low property wealth districts pay significantly more to provide the same funding for their students than similar taxpayers in high property wealth districts. The chart at right demonstrates the differences for local taxpayers when paying for school district levies. This inequity in funding creates disparities in educational opportunities. Students in many low property wealth districts are at a distinct disadvantage when they compete for college and career opportunities with students from schools that are better funded. Therefore, the legislature and governor need to increase the funding for equalization, which will reduce property taxes in low property wealth school districts. Although increased equalization does not
provide any new funding for school districts, it may make it easier for taxpayers to support future school levies. We urge our residents to get informed and to contact your local legislators and the governor’s office to once and for all address the inequities in the funding formulas across the state of Minnesota. Much like our families experience, the cost of products and services continues to increase. In schools, this is no different. While investing in taxpayer fairness is one strategy to help schools and school districts keep local investments affordable, the need for increased funding on the basic educational formula is also a necessity. Many districts have or will be facing budget cuts over the next two years. While it is politically appealing to the state that school districts live within their means, the cost to students and families is great when trying to balance budgets without increased funding. It is well-documented that state funding for education has increased over time; it is also well-documented that funding has not kept up with inflation. As superintendents, we are charged with delivering high quality programs and services for our students and communities. Without inflationary increases in funding, the challenge becomes trying to do more and more with less and less over time. While recent increases to education funding are greatly appreciated, we advocate for growth on the basic education formula for the next biennium to maintain the essential programs and services for our students. When the legislature and governor are looking for ways to reduce taxes, equalizing the property tax system is a good place to start. Increased funding for equalization would provide immediate property tax relief and, in the process, make the education funding system more equitable for all students
in Minnesota. In addition, it is also necessary to increase the basic educational formula with an inflationary increase to avoid going backwards in supporting our students. Please note that passage of H. F. 1381 would assist our property taxpayers with debt service and other items beneficial to school districts. (http://www. revisor.mn.gov/bin/getbill.php?number = HF13 81& version =latest & session = 9 0 & session _ number = 0 & session_year=2017>/SF 1381 (McDonald/ Senjem). Our goal is equitable funding to support high quality schools for all children no matter the zip code. Dr. Deb Henton, Superintendent North Branch Area Public Schools
Mr. Paul Durand, Superintendent Rockford Area Schools Dist. #883 Mr. Rob Prater, Superintendent Hinckley-Finlayson Schools #2165 Mr. Ken Gagner, Superintendent Braham Area Schools #314 Dr. Ray Queener, Superintendent Cambridge-Isanti Schools Dr. Julia Espe, Superintendent Princeton Public Schools #477 Mr. Andrew Almos, Superintendent East Central School District #2580 Mrs. Kathy Belsheim, Superintendent Ogilvie Public Schools Mrs. Annette K. Freiheit, Superintendent Pine City Public Schools #578 Mr. Troy Ferguson, Superintendent Independent School District #15 St. Francis Mr. Joe Thimm, Superintendent Chisago Lakes Public Schools
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would be laid off. “We have to follow our seniority and contract language. There’s lots of reassignments that will happen,” she said. In total, staff positions are being recommended to be reduced by a total of 27.83 FTEs (full-time equivalents). Broken down, Sunrise River will lose 5.5 FTEs, the middle school will be reduced by 7.16 FTEs and the high school will receive the greatest reduction of 8.17 FTEs, mostly due to its larger enrollment reduction. Additionally, 2.00 FTEs will be reduced from the Life Work Center, 5.00 FTEs will be reduced district-wide and one FTE psychologist will be eliminated. A breakdown of exactly which positions are being targeted at each location can be found on the district’s website (www. isd138.org). “It’s very important to know that we talk about full-time equivalent numbers of staff being cut, but the number of staff being affected are far greater than that,” Johnson said. Besides the staff reductions, other adjustments will be made in increased energy savings, reducing curriculum budgets and shifting expenses to the operating capital. Johnson acknowledged the deficit was based on the assumption that there won’t be an increase in funding from the state. “Right now, the governor is proposing a two percent increase in the basic funding formula, and that would generate about $400,000 a year,” she said. “He’s also proposing additional support for special education, but whether or not those come through, we won’t know before we have to take budget actions. That won’t come until mid-May at the earliest and in order to take
‘It’s a hard time in our district, and unfortunately, we know it all too well.’ Dr. Deb Henton North Branch Area Schools Superintendent action on budget adjustments, we have to do that much earlier.” WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? According to Superintendent Henton, any employees that may be affected by the staff reductions were notified individually prior to the school board’s work session on Thursday, Feb. 23. Henton will also be going to all the sites in the district to talk with staff and get feedback and answer questions. The district will be accepting comments from the general public via phone, email and general mail from now until March 9. On March 9, there will be a public hearing prior to the regular school board meeting at 5:30 p.m. in the school board room. The board will take action on the proposed reductions during that regular meeting. Ultimately, a final budget must be adopted before June 30. In the meantime, Superintendent Henton also put out a plea for residents to contact their state politicians about state funding for schools. “It’s a hard time in our district, and unfortunately, we know it all too well,” Henton said. “We have to lift our voice again. We lifted our voice when we went to the four-day school week. And that kind of subsided, and people think that we are okay again because we are off the four-day week. (But) we’re not okay again.”
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knowledge that their customers are what flew them over the coop and through to the winner’s circle, and the Brass Rail couldn’t be more grateful. “Well, you know,” Knowles said, fluffing his feathers with pride, “I’ve known the Brass Rail always has had good chicken. I’ve never been concerned about whether or not I was voted on some poll – whether we have the best chicken – cause our customers always tell us we have good chicken.” Relying on this customer feedback for years has been the driving force to keep the Brass Rail the way it has been – always putting the customer first. A QUICK HISTORY The Brass Rail has been flouring, brining and broasting their chicken for about as long as they can remember. “Since 1972,” recalled Donna Biggins, original owner of the Brass Rail, along with her husband Ennis Biggins. The couple opened the restaurant back on May 13, 1969, in Grandy. The space had previously served two other bars in 1926 and then again in 1939. But after the new owners stumbled upon the magical concept of broasted chicken, and perfecting their secret
recipe and keeping it fresh – well, the rest is history. BINGO, PULL TABS AND MORE SPACE And just in time for the increase in customers, the newly remodeled and renovated Brass Rail now offers more seating. The restaurant can hold approximately 56 people in the front, the original section of the restaurant. The new addition, completed a few months ago, can seat an additional 90 or more customers. The original kitchen, formerly located in the front corner of the restaurant, had two broasters. When the restaurant expanded and moved the kitchen in February of 2006, they added five broasters to the newer kitchen. Now the kitchen is equipped with nine broasters to accommodate the increase in customer seating and “to-go” orders. Another new amenity is the addition of outside seating. “We now have two patios,” Knowles said, “one in the front and a screened-in porch in the back of the restaurant.” Pull tabs are available Wednesday– Saturday, and they are now offering Bingo on Thursday nights at 6 p.m. “I try to make as many happy times for people as possible,” Knowles said. “They (customers) make life a lot lighter than it
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normally is on a regular basis, and that’s basically what life’s all about – taking a little bit of weight off of people’s lives.” But maybe not their bellies, as the pressure-broasted goodness of their chicken continues to disprove the old adage that “our eyes are bigger than our stomach.” To check out more about the Brass Rail
hours, menu, catering and chicken-to-go visit www.brassrailchicken. com. Or fly in for a bite to eat, a frosty mug and a satisfied belly. Brass Rail 36868 Hwy. 65 NE, Grandy (763) 689-9965 www.brassrailchicken.com brassrailchicken@gmail.com
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in our state-aid account and the city can use this on any state-aid eligible project.” Gustafson went on to explain that what qualifies as a state-aided project is less strict than what qualifies as a federally-aided project. “The city can spend it on any-
thing they want, as long as it makes state-aid criteria. So it is a blessing to the city to get this money.” Half of the money will be deposited in 2018 and the other half in 2019. The approximately $300,000 difference is due to costs related to the extensive paperwork needed to make the exchange happen.
FRY HIRED AS NEW CITY ADMINISTRATOR The council also finished up on their extensive search for a new city administrator by approving the hiring of Renae Fry. Fry’s hiring will be contingent on her passing a drug and alcohol screening test.
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Doloris Wing
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Doloris Georgina Wing, 96, of Cambridge, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, at GracePointe Crossing Gables West. She was born Nov. 10, 1920, in Princeton, Minn., an only child to George and Signa (Perrson) Chalstrom. Doloris was a lifelong member of Salem Lutheran Church in Dalbo where she was baptized, confirmed a and married. She gradua ated from Princeton High S School. On Nov. 15, 1941, she was u united in marriage to Rueb ben Wing. In 1942, Rueben w was inducted into the U.S. A Army, and from 1944-1949 tthey lived in Milwaukee. IIn 1949 they moved to Camb bridge and raised their tthree children. They also o owned and operated Wing Services Inc. In 1967 Doloris began working at The Nugget Café as a pastry cook and did so for several years. She and Rueben spent many Saturday evenings enjoying dancing at the Spectacle Lake Ballroom with friends. They enjoyed playing cards often. While the potatoes were boiling, Doloris said it was about the right amount of time for one game of cribbage. Even at 96 years old, she enjoyed playing cribbage. After her own battle with breast cancer in the 1970s, Doloris spent many years helping other women who had experienced mastectomies. After retiring, they bought a home in Mesa, Ariz., in 1984. Rueben passed away in August 1995. Doloris remained in Mesa for a few more years before returning to Cambridge. She lived a time in Pine Village and Ashland Place, where she enjoyed coffee time and playing Bingo. In November 2013, due to a fall, she became a resident at GracePointe Crossing Gables West and continued to live her life with grace and good humor. She enjoyed GracePointe and could be found going from one activity to another. The employees at GracePointe thought she was a joy to care for and enjoyed her Swedish expressions. She was very proud of her Swedish heritage. For decades she gathered together with her maiden family, the Chalstroms, to celebrate Christmas Eve with lutefisk, Swedish meatballs and Santa Claus. She enjoyed cooking and baking for others, as well as for her family. She made the best potato salad and baked the best pies ever! Doloris enjoyed her family – growing up and as the family grew. She delighted in seeing her grandchildren, and eventually her great-grandchildren. She exclaimed how she went from being an only child to such a big family! Doloris is survived by her children Sharon (Paul) Neubrand of Woodbury, George (Liana) Wing of Cambridge, Kenney (Sandy) Wing of Isanti, 10 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, as well as other relatives and friends. A Memorial Service was held at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 27, 2017, at Salem Lutheran Church of Dalbo. Interment was in the church cemetery. Online condolences at www.carlsonlillemoen.com. Arrangements were with the Carlson-Lillemoen Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Cambridge.
Margaret Jean Odman went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Feb. 26, 2017. She passed away peacefully at home with family by her side at the age of 99. Jean was born on Oct. 8, 1917, in Davenport, Iowa, to Rev. Walter and Lila Mead. As her father was a tent-meeting evangelist for the Baptist church, her sschool-age years found her lliving in Waterloo and Des M Moines, Iowa; Oakland, C Calif.; Wichita, Kan.; Collumbus, Ohio; back to Des M Moines and Sydney, Iowa; S Silom Springs and Sulfur S Springs, Ark.; Waitsburg W Wash.; Milton-Freewater a and Pendleton, Ore.; Sunn nyside and finally Yakima, W Wash. After her father’s unttimely death in 1933, Jean graduated from Yakima High School in 1933½ and settled with her mother in Selah, Wash. She attended Multnomah School of the Bible in Portland, Ore., and graduated in 1940. She then returned to Selah and attended the Torell Business College in Yakima. Jean worked as a switchboard operator, elevator operator and receptionist for Yakima Hardware, then as a bookkeeper for the Yakima Fruit Growers Association. On Jan. 6, 1944, Jean married Glen Odman, of Selah, at Dallas Theological Seminary in Texas, returning with him to Alexandria, La., where he was stationed in the army (WWII). While there she worked as an army secretary. After Glen’s deployment to Europe, she moved to Seattle, Wash., where she again lived with her mother until Glen returned from the war. She then introduced him to his one-year-old son. Jean and Glen returned to make Selah, Wash., their home, raising their four children. In 1958 the family moved to Des Moines, Wash., where Jean worked as a bookkeeper in the Des Moines Medical office from 1962 until 1973. After Glen’s retirement, they continued to enjoy many years of active church and community involvement, traveling and keeping up with grandchildren. In 1998, Jean and Glen moved to Cambridge, Minn., where they made Mill Ridge Terrace their home. Jean was an active member of Seattle First Covenant Church, then of First Baptist Church, Cambridge. Her greatest joy in life was her family. She made and kept friends wherever she lived, and always showed concern and care for others as she sought to reach them for Christ. She was a hostess, encourager, prayer warrior, mentor and friend. She was deeply loved by so many. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Glen, brother Robert L. Mead, sister-in-law Dorothy Mead, and twin grandsons. She is survived by sons Dennis (Sharon) Odman of West Lyn, Ore., Ronald (Janice) Odman of Tacoma, Wash.; daughters Julia (Lee) Olson of Princeton, Minn., Pam (Doug) McFarland of Cambridge, Minn.; grandchildren Kjersten, Matt, Hannah, Austin, Reena, Jen, Erika, Tim, Ryan, Laura and Erin; 15 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Allina Hospice for their care – especially Sandy, Traci and Liz Larson for her selfless support and friendship to Jean over the years. Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 4, 2017, at Karmel Covenant Church. Visitation one hour prior to services. Interment at the church cemetery. Online condolences can be shared at www.carlsonlillemoen.com. Arrangements are in the care of Carlson-Lillemoen Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Cambridge.
Richard Adam Deering, 82, of Cambridge, formerly of Columbia Heights, died on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017, at VA Medical Center in Minneapolis following a yearlong battle with cancer. He was born Dec. 24, 1934, in Little Falls, Minn., to John and Pauline (Olek) Deering. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, going to the casino a and attending the Deering ffamily reunions. Richard was preceded in d death by his parents, one ssister and six brothers. He iis survived by his wife of 556 years Bonnie, one brothe er Joseph (Marilyn) Deeriing of North Carolina, two ssisters Margaret Snipstad a and Anna Mae Hatch, both o of Minneapolis, as well a as many nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 4, 2017, at the Carlson-Lillemoen Funeral Home in Cambridge. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Online condolences at www.carlsonlillemoen.com.
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Robyn Elizabeth (Simon) Pittman, age 54, of Pennsylvania and formerly of Cambridge, Minn., passed away Feb. 21, 2017. She was preceded in death by grandparents Edward and Josephine Simon, and Daniel and Lucille Oster; in-laws Wesley and Mary Pittman; brother-inlaw Greg Pittman; and sister-in-law JoAnn Simon. She is survived by her h husband Andrew; daughter A Alexis and step-daughter A Amanda; step-granddaughtter Athena; parents Victor a and Virginia Simon; brothe ers Jeffrey, Phillip, Dwight a and Kelly; sisters-in-law a and brother-in-law Tony P Pryor (Harold), Dwayne P Pittman, Caroline Hope ((Ben), Yvonne Wallace ((Reginal); many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Robyn was employed by Cinemark. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 4, with time for visiting one hour prior at Christ the King Catholic Church in Cambridge. Interment in Christ the King Catholic Cemetery. Online condolences can be made at StrikeFuneral.com.
DEAN’S LISTS & GRADUATIONS Autumn Lefever, of Isanti, graduated in December from the University of Wisconsin-EauClaire with a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology. • Ashlee Glem, of North Branch, graduated from University of Wisconsin-River Falls in December with a Bachelor of Science degree in Conservation. Maria Gozzi, of North Branch, graduated from
University of Wisconsin-River Falls in December with a Bachelor of Science degree in Health & Human Performance. • Vermilion Community College, Ely, Minn., announced its Honors lists for Fall 2016: Michael Nelson, of North Branch, Highest Honors (3.75+ GPA) Toran Fuglseth, of North Branch, Honors (3.0-3.49 GPA)
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The American Institute of Family Law Attorneys has recognized the exceptional performance of family law attorney Michelle Kelsey as one of 2017’s 10 Best Family Law Attorneys for Client Satisfaction. Kelsey is with Kelsey Law Office, 100 Buchanan Street North #1, Cambridge. The American Institute of Family Law Attorneys is a third-party attorney-rating organization that publishes an annual list of the Top
10 Family Law Attorneys in each state. Attorneys who are selected to the “10 Best” list must pass AIOFLA’s rigorous selection process, which is based on client and/or peer nominations, thorough research, and AIOFLA’s independent evaluation. AIOFLA’s annual list was created as a resource for clients during the attorney selection process. Selection criteria focus on attorneys who demonstrate the highest standards of client satisfaction. Kelsey can be contacted directly at (763) 689-8931.
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Assembly of God Access Church (NB Campus) 4359 392nd St. North Branch, MN 55056 Sundays at 9am & 11am. www.accesschurchonline.org 651-6747531. 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 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. 763-689-1373. 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 9am. 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. 10:15am Coffee Fellowship. 10:45am Sunday School. Mon. 6pm Sr. High Youth. Wed. 6:25pm AWANA/ Jr. High Youth. Tues/Thurs. 9am Bone Builders. Pastor Leroy Scheumann. 29237 Roanoke St. NW, Isanti 55040. www.oxlip.org E-mail: oxlip@oxlip.org. 763-444-5134 Lutheran Cambridge Lutheran Church (ELCA) 621 Old North Main Street, Cambridge. 763-689-1211 8:30am Festival Traditional, 10:00am Horizon Contemporary Worship. Splash! Kids’ Ministry dismissed from 10am worship service. Radio service Sunday at 11am (KBEK 95.5 FM) cambridgelutheran.org. Facebook: Cambridgelutheran Braham Evangelical Lutheran Church (ELCA) 320-396-2755. West Central Dr. & 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. 320-3584829, 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 and 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.
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). 651-6744606. Mark Gruner, Pastor. sllchurch.org E-mail: sll.church@gmail.com. Thurs., March 2 9am Men’s Coffee at County Market Market. 1pm Plymouth Playhouse. Fri., March 3 9am Quilting. Sun., Feb 26 9am Worship, 9:40am Sunday School. 10am Fellowship. Tues., March 7 1:30pm Iris Circle Meeting. 7pm Council Meeting. Wed., March 8 6pm Supper. 7pm Worship. Thurs., March 9 1:30pm WELCA meeting & program.
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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
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
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
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)
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. Wed. 5:15-6:30 Bible study. 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, Pastor Tim Renstrom 320-358-3623, Sunday 8:45am Worship, 7:30am Rise & Shine Bible Study, Monday 10am Longer Look Bible Study. stjohnsrushcity.org
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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 Lakeside Christian Church 32393 Rendova Cir. N.E., Cambridge (3 mi. E of Cambridge just off Hwy. 95). 763-689-3649. Pastor; Aaron Newton. Counselors: Pastoral Counselor Toni Nelson; Sunday 9:30am. Worship 10:45am. Gathering Grounds; Cabins for personal retreats. Call for reservation. E-mail lakesidesecretary@gmail.com. lakesidechurchcambridge.org
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Main Street Church 6500 Main St., North Branch, MN 55056. 651-674-4090 Pastor Ralph Holbrook Sunday Worship 10am Children’s Church 10am Youth Gathering 9am www.mainstreetfamily.org
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Common Ground A United Methodist Community 404 North Cypress, Cambridge. 763-689-2071. Amelia & Andrew Buschena. Sunday 9:30am.Worship. commongroundumc.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
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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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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. 763689-5115. 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 verse Bible teaching. Email: newbeginningscambridge @gmail.com. Find us on facebook. Pentecostal 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
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Walk or Drive? What Would Jesus Do? “And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” —Micah 6:8
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t is encouraging that fewer teenagers are learning how to drive, or are putting off learning until somewhat later, when their judgment is probably much better. Many cities and towns are making their streets safer and more convenient for walking, riding a bicycle or using public transportation. Perhaps in the future many of us won’t need to own a car to get around. If you are going to drive, you should do it well. Driving safely and cooperatively with the other people on the road says a lot about your character. I have often wondered if Jesus was around today whether he would drive a car, or perhaps ride a bike, or just stick to walking. The New Testament portrays Jesus as frequently walking, and scholars have estimated that Jesus may have walked over 20,000 miles in his 33 years on earth. The one instance where he rides (Matthew 21) has him riding on a colt (or perhaps a donkey) into Jerusalem—a pretty humble ride for the King of Kings. Perhaps Pope Francis is right in his choice of vehicles, a used 1984 Renault which was donated to the Vatican. No need to be driving anything too fancy. And regardless of what kind of car we drive, we should all follow the rules of the road and be extra cautious around motorcyclists, bicyclists, and pedestrians, all of whom are imperiled by careless drivers. So buckle up, keep your eyes on the road, your hands on the wheel, and your head out of your apps! – Christopher Simon
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Arctic Plunge sent ashore again BY TARA GANN NEWS@COUNTYSTAR.COM
Another warm February in Minnesota has caused organizers of the 15th annual Arctic Plunge to make alternate plans for the upcoming plunge on Saturday, March 4, at Captain’s Lakeside Grille on Long Lake. “After watching the weather in December and January, we noted the ice formation was not very strong,” said event volunteer Jim Lundeen. In early February the ice on Long Lake was measuring in the 14-inch range, but the weather forecast for the coming weeks was predicting warm temperatures. As a result, a final plan was made to utilize the parking lot of the restaurant and allow for improved planning and public safety. This is the second year in a row the plunge has had to make alternative arrangements for jumpers due to warmer temperatures and thinner ice. “The weather last year forced
us into the parking lot due to poor ice conditions,” said Sue Lysdahl, volunteer and contact person for the event. “We have a solid relationship with the Sheriff’s Department, who we consulted. It was a hard decision to make, but in the interest of public safety we canceled the event on the ice.” According to Lysdahl, planners thought they would have to cancel the whole event until a former board member, Herb Knutson, came up with the idea of having a “parking lot plunge.” The idea came only a few days before the event last year. Even though the change gave them only a few days to plan for adjustments, sponsors and jumpers were supportive of the modifications. “At the last minute we were able to borrow a ‘drop tank’ from Cambridge Fire for our jumpers to jump in,” Lysdahl said. This year there will be a similar layout to last year with the addition to a pool instead of the drop tank. Jim Lundeen, from Kille-
brew Root Beer, will be joining the event again this year hosting from Captain’s Lakeside Grille in Isanti. “We are very appreciative of Alana and Shari, owners of Captain’s Lakeside Grille,” said Lundeen, “to allow us to utilize the parking lot for our community event.” The Arctic Plunge is a nonprofit organization consisting of volunteer members Joni Sundeen, Sue Lysdahl, Shalisa Koehntopp and Jim Lundeen. The Plunge was formed after Herb Knutson took the first Arctic Plunge into the cold waters of Long Lake following the 9-11 attacks. All proceeds are donated back to the local community. “We will have bleachers for spectators,” Lysdahl said. “Come early, as we have prizes to be handed out to the crowd.” COUNTY STAR ARCHIVES
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Participants in this year’s Arctic Plunge will again be jumping into a pool thanks to another warm February creating unsafe ice conditions on the lake.
Isanti County Law Enforcement Association holds annual awards banquet BY TARA GANN NEWS@COUNTYSTAR.COM
Each year the Isanti County Law Enforcement Association honors officers and community members who have contributed above and beyond the call of duty to make Isanti County a safe and flourishing community. This year’s awards banquet was held Feb. 23 at Wintergreen’s in Isanti. The first honor of the evening was the Meritorious Service Award, which was presented to the Isanti County Sheriff’s Office Records Staff. “The Isanti County Records Department are a team of professionals who often go unnoticed but do many tasks,” said Isanti County Sheriff Chris Caulk as he presented the award. “Over the last year, we have added staff and moved offices and they have worked together to overcome all of this.” Honorable Mentions for the Meritorious Service
Award included Kevin Carlson, Rob Bowker, Wayne Seiberlich, Jason Harvey and Sean Connolly. The second award of the evening went to Detective Jason Harvey, who was recognized with the Distinguished Service Award. This award is given to any Criminal Justice employee for exceptional accomplishments. Trooper Scott Fredell introduced the award and said there were many deserving individuals for the honor. Honorable Mentions for this category included Kevin Carlson, Rob Bowker, Wayne Seiberlich, Trish Dunks, Sandy Holboy, Jason Sievert, Jonathan Vandervergt, Chris Caulk, John McCarty, Wade Book, Cad Meyer, Dennis Valentyn, Lance Olson, Lisa Lovering and the jail staff, which includes Folkema, Knoll, Sibley, Leight, Hanson and Nelson. “We actually had many lifesaving events this
year,” said Officer Val Zeman, who introduced the Lifesaving Award recipients. Among those honored with Lifesaving Awards were Jason Sievert, Jeremy Vanhatten, Todd Schuster, Jason Harvey, Will Pennings, Dan Owl, Rob Bowker, Dave Matchinsky, Sean Connolly, Noah Heiller, Vandervegt and John Gillquest. “These officers are put there every day,” Zeman said, “ready to act to help the public in any way possible. If not for their actions, many of these people would have died.” Tom Broeckert was one of two individuals awarded as Volunteer of the Year. He was honored for dedicating over 466 volunteer hours to the Isanti County Rescue and 257 hours to the Isanti Police Reserves, as well as almost 100 hours to the Isanti Lions. The second recipient was Tanner Hagen for volunteering over 1,142 hours in 2016 and helping
to train newly hired reserves. Honorable Mentions for the Volunteer of the Year Award included Ryne Cullen, Isanti County Safety Rescue, Cambridge Reserves, Board of Commissioners and Sam Schusted. The Citizen of the Year award was given to Vicki Freiberg, who raised over $8,000 for night vision equipment for local law enforcement. She also created a Facebook page for Isanti County Law Enforcement Appreciation. The Employee of the Year Award is given to non-licensed personnel who assist law enforcement within the scope of their duties. Deanna Natoli was nominated and awarded the honor for her dedication to sexual assault prosecution cases. “She won guilty convictions on several high-profile cases,” said Judge James Dehn, who presented the award on behalf of the committee.
Honorable Mentions for Employee of the Year included Isanti County Records Staff, Isanti County SO Dispatch staff and Deb Natzel of Isanti County Family Services. The final award of the evening was the Officer of the Year Award. The criteria considered for the award included valor, honor, persistence and merit. “The award nominee was nominated for his efforts with the drug task force and arrests made to deter drug distribution and burglaries,” said Detective Jason Harvey of the recipient as he presented the award. “It is for these reasons that the Isanti County Law Enforcement Association is pleased to present the Officer of the Year to Wayne Seiberlich.” ABOUT THE ASSOCIATION According to Sheriff Caulk, the Isanti County Law Enforcement Association is a group of local law enforcement person-
nel from the Sheriff’s Office, police departments and State Patrol, as well as those in support-type roles that actively assist law enforcement such as county attorney, probation, family service and court administration. The Association donates money to various community organizations, as well as giving funds toward law enforcement training and scholarships. Board members include President Jason Harvey, Cambridge Police Department; Vice President Tom Broeckert, Isanti County Safety Rescue; Treasurer Sgt. Scott Fredell, Minnesota State Patrol; and Secretary John McCarty, Isanti County Sheriff’s Office. McCarty is replacing outgoing secretary Chris Caulk after 10 years on the board, and Harvey is taking over as President after Lisa Lovering’s 10-12 year presidency on the Board.
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Fish Lake Lutheran Church celebrates 150 years BY LUKE PETERSON NEWS@COUNTYSTAR.COM
On Feb. 19, 1867, The Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church of Fish Lake was formally organized. Now, over 150 years later, it’s still here. To commemorate the occasion, the church hosted a rededication service on its sesquicentennial (150th anniversary) on Sunday, Feb. 19. The celebration will continue throughout the year, culminating with a gathering on June 25 that will include appearances by former pastors, games, food and much more. Located in northwest Chisago County between North Branch, Harris and Cambridge, the church has continued to practice its traditions of the Christian faith for many generations. There have been 17 different pastors at Fish Lake Lutheran Church, and thousands of parishioners – more than one thousand of whom are buried in its cemetery. As one can only imagine, things were much different back in the 1860s. Minnesota had been a state for less than a decade, Native Americans roamed the countryside, and the Civil War had wrapped up only a couple of years earlier. Swedish was the language spoken by most all of the white settlers in the area,
and there weren’t very many of them initially. Though the area of Fish Lake and Stark has maintained its relatively rustic charm, back in the mid-nineteenth century the area was a legitimate wilderness. The closest township was Sunrise, and settlers would need to either hop on a steed or walk the dozen or so miles to get there, often trailblazing as they went. These pioneers were rough, tough people, but one thing they seemed to have in common was the importance of having a place to gather together and practice their religion. Though it wasn’t the first church of its kind established in the county (Chisago Lakes Lutheran Church of Center City holds that distinction), it wasn’t far behind. It’s quite an accomplishment for any organization to be around for that long, and it didn’t take long into Fish Lake Lutheran’s existence for its resiliency to be validated. About 10 years after the original church building was completed, it was struck by lightning and burned to the ground. Within a couple of years, a new building was erected in the same spot, where it stands today. Terry Olson, a lifelong member, attributes the longevity of the church to
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simply “the Christian faith.” Olson was baptized at Fish Lake and enjoys the traditional services, as well as the bonds within the congregation. “We have a very giving, tight-knit community here,” added Pastor Amanda Applehans. The world has changed dramatically in almost every conceivable way since the first batch of settlers decided to call this area home, but some things, including the church’s mission, have remained constant, according to Applehans. These days that mission is represented for parishioners by the acronym GROW: Giving back to God, building Relationships, Outreach to others and Worship. “This year we’re celebrating that for 150 years God has been working in people’s lives here,” Applehans said. “We’re looking back at the joy that has brought in the past, and looking forward to many more years of bringing God’s Word to the area.” Fish Lake Lutheran Church 43353 Cedarcrest Trail, Harris, MN 55032 Phone: (651) 674-4252 Worship: Sunday 10 a.m. Family Night: Wednesday 6:30 p.m.
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The Fish Lake Lutheran Church building was rebuilt after a fire destroyed it in the 1870s.
Venue changes for flute/piano recital this Friday, March 3 The venue and time have changed for the Flute and Piano Recital planned for Friday, March 3, with Donna Hryniewicki and Ivan Konev, according to Cambridge Center for the Arts. The concert will now take place at 7:30 p.m. at Cambridge Lutheran Church,
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Isanti explores new liquor store BY JENNIFER KOTILA NEWS@COUNTYSTAR.COM
Council Member Paul Bergley informed the Isanti City Council at its Feb. 21 meeting that the liquor store committee is exploring plans to build a new store. Bergley stated the manager is working with a consultant to put numbers together; sales of $600 per square foot should allow that to happen. Currently, the liquor store is selling about $800 per square foot, Bergley noted. “So just like everything else, we excel,” Mayor George Wimmer said. OPEN HOUSE FOR PALOMINO ROAD PROJECT City Engineer Bradley DeWolf gave an overview of the scope of the Palomino Road street and utility project. The project will consist of replaning and repaving the road along with spot curb repair where needed. It also consists of replacing a 6-inch watermain pipe with a 10-inch pipe to repair a mistake made by a previous council. The road improvements will be paid for with state aid, but the watermain repair will be the city’s responsibility,
DeWolf noted. The cost to repair the water main is approximately $261,000. The preliminary plan is to pay it with an interfund loan from the sewer fund to the water fund. The council approved the feasibility study for the project, along with authorizing the preparation of plans for the project. The council also approved a feasibility study to be completed at a cost of no more than $3,000 for the completion of Fifth Avenue NE to Main Street. Currently the road ends behind the new Allina Medical Clinic. The city will save between $5-$10,000 by attempting to complete that road while construction crews and equipment are in the city for the Palomino Road project. IN OTHER BUSINESS An Isanti City employee was placed on paid leave as recommended by City Administrator Don Lorsung after a closed session preceding the regular meeting. Wimmer noted the action was due to an active criminal investigation.
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The new Allina Health Isanti Clinic is visible on the west side of Highway 65 south of County Road 5.
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Allina Health’s newest clinic opened March 1 in Isanti. Working with the city of Isanti and its residents, Allina created the unique clinic to provide a full spectrum of care close to home. The care team will take a collaborative, holistic, family-focused approach to care. Unlike other clinics that may focus on symptoms, illnesses and injuries, the Allina Health Isanti Clinic will focus on the whole person – mind, body, spirit and community. The clinic, at 300 Fifth Avenue NE,
will provide family practice, pregnancy care, specialty care and mental health appointments. Courage Kenny Sports & Physical Therapy will offer physical therapy at the new clinic. Integrative medicine consults with a doctor or nurse clinician, acupuncture and holistic nutrition consults will be available from the Penny George Institute for Health and Healing. The Isanti Clinic will replace the North Branch clinic, which will close on March 8, 2017. Patients are encouraged to call (763) 689-8700 to schedule an appointment, and attend a Grand Opening celebration in May.
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Gymnasts enjoy success at state meet BY BILL STICKELS III EDITOR@COUNTYSTAR.COM
After going through a grueling regular season and tense section meet, competing in the state meet as a team or an individual can be looked at as “icing on the cake.” At the same time, this year’s representatives from both Cambridge-Isanti and North Branch knew if they performed up to their full potential, a spot on the podium wasn’t out of the question. While that didn’t happen at this year’s meet, both schools came very close.
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North Branch’s Alexys Olson placed 13th on the beam thanks to her no-fall routine at the Class A state meet on Saturday, Feb. 25.
CAMBRIDGE-ISANTI The Bluejackets entered the team state meet with the unofficial #5 ranking, based on their season average. Before the meet, C-I head coach Wendy Rooney said she felt the ranking was pretty accurate and presented a “worse-case” scenario of finishing sixth and a “best case” scenario of finishing fourth. As the Jackets finished up their first rotation of the night, the vault, it was beginning to look like it was going to be the “worse case” that would prevail. The Jackets struggled to stick their landings as only Madi Douglas was able to come up with a solid landing. The team’s 36.3 score was tied for the lowest vault score of the night. After the rough start, Rooney looked to rally her team. “I told
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them that they needed to have a team meeting before their next rotation and talk about what they wanted to do the remainder of the meet,” Rooney said. The team meeting worked. The Jackets rebounded with three solid events that culminated with a season-high floor score of 37.1, which was still only good enough for the second-lowest team floor score of the meet. But in between, the Jackets recorded the third-highest bars and beam scores of the eight competing teams, which was enough to leapfrog several teams, allowing them to finish in the “best case” fourth place with a season-best score of 145.45. “I’m so proud of how this team didn’t give up on themselves and fought for all of their routines after that rough start,” said Rooney. The following night during the individual portion of the meet, the Jackets again found themselves within an eyelash of medaling. Sophomore Char Morke wound up in eighth place on the bars with a score of 9.55. Morke was originally tied for sixth on the event, which would have been good enough to medal, but with the tie-breaker taking all four judges’ scores into account, Morke wound up just off of the medal podium. Morke’s other events didn’t go anticipated as she finished 16th on the floor
and 18th in the all-around. Junior Douglas also finished in the top 10, placing ninth on the only event she qualified on with a 9.5 vault. MollyAnn Harvey, the third individual qualifier for C-I, had a tough meet, finishing 14th on the beam and 20th in the allaround.
NORTH BRANCH Despite an uncharacteristic fall on beam during the section meet, Viking junior Keeley Ertl still managed to qualify for individual state in the all-around. And Ertl took full advantage of her second chance, placing in the top 10 on all three of her events at the state meet (Ertl also qualified on the vault and floor). The junior’s best finish was on the vault, as she just missed out on medaling by .05 with a score of 9.525. Ertl also finished in ninth place on the floor and in the all-around. Her 37.075 allaround score was less than twotenths of a point below her season-high score. Viking teammates Angie Fish and Alexys Olson, who had both qualified on the beam, also had solid performances at state. Both gymnasts put together nofall routines, with Fish placing 12th with a score of 9.075, and Olson right behind her in 13th place with a 9.05.
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2016-2017 Cambridge-Isanti gymnastics team celebrates: * Undefeated dual meet record * Mississippi 8 champions * Section 7AA champs
* 8th straight section championship * State-record 27 state meet appearances * 4th place at State
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Senior Kayla Rakowiecki finishes up her high school career with a fine 9.125 floor routine at the state meet.
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Senior Kayla Hammes finishes her high school career with a no-fall 8.95 on the beam.
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Sydney Crocker focuses on the high bar during her sole-catch release move during the state meet. BILL STICKELS III| COUNTY STAR
Senior Hannah Haight hits a standing back tuck on the beam during the team state meet, scoring a 9.125 with a no-fall routine.
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MollyAnn Harvey tumbles into her beam dismount during the state team meet.
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Shelby Van Heel competes in the vault under the watchful eyes of coach Charlie Wilson during the team state meet.
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Char Morke hits a perfect handstand during her bar routine at the state meet.
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Madi Douglas soars above coach Charlie Wilson during her pike tsuk vault at the state individual meet.
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AnnaGrace Nelson spots her landing on her layout dismount from the bars during the state meet.
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The Bluejacket gymnastics team captured their eighth-straight section championship on Saturday, Feb. 18.
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SONNEK ADVANCES TO STATE North Branch’s lone representative at the state Class AA individual tournament is Austin Sonnek at 132 pounds. Sonnek earned his spot with a second-place finish. After getting pinned in the championship match by Kellen Schauer of Grand Rapids, Sonnek came up with a pinfall of his own in the “true second” match over Tristan Johnson of Hibbing. The Class AA tournament will start at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 3, with Class AAA following at approximately 1 p.m.
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Despite competing in what is traditionally the toughest section in the state, the Bluejacket wrestlers will be well represented at the state individual meet, which will be held at Xcel Energy Center on Friday and Saturday, March 3-4. During the Section 7AAA individual tournament held in Blaine on Feb. 24-25, Casey Schlickenmeyer, Martin Puttbrese and Will Flemister each fought their way to second-place finishes and their berth in the state tournament. Schlickenmeyer was the first to punch his ticket at 126 pounds. The senior was pinned in the championship by Anoka’s Dylan Droegemueller, but qualified for state without having to compete in a “true second” match. True second place matches are needed to determine who goes on to state if the winner of the third place match hasn’t already wrestled the loser of the championship match. Puttbrese followed the same path at 152 pounds, losing the championship
match to Forest Lake’s Tanner Wiese 5-1, and he also didn’t need a “true second” match. Flemister, however, did have to have an extra match at 220 pounds. After getting pinned by Elk River’s Casey Schilz, Flemister had a hardfought 6-3 decision over St. Francis’s Kyle Lindenfelser in a “true second” match. The only other Jacket to come within a whisker of advancing to state was Jimmy Brown at 145 pounds, who got pinned in a “true second” match, ending up in third place.
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The Braham Bombers boys basketball team has had its work cut out for it all season long. First, it had to rebuild from the loss of all five starters on last year’s Class AA championship team. Then, in mid-December, it had to juggle its lineup during the seven-game injury-loss of junior Josh Zimpel. Finally, starting in mid-January, it had to endure a nine-game injury-loss of junior Hunter Giffrow. Second-year head coach Jeff Eklund has had a busy year restructuring his playing rotation. Now, however, as the season nears its end and the tournament looms over the immediate horizon, everyone is healthy and playing well. How well? Well, consider that Braham was 4-4 after their December games and 6-6 after a January 14 loss to still-unbeaten Melrose. Since then, the resurgent Bombers have gone 10-2 and sit at 16-8 with just two games remaining in the regular season. Only Hinckley/Finlayson has beaten the Bombers twice, and Braham’s 13-3 conference record earned them a tie with Pine City for second place.
Eklund has relied on an eight-player rotation most of the season, but now with an injury-free team, he’s often gone to nine, hoping to capitalize on his team’s speed and depth in the absence of a consistently-high scorer. Seniors Cody Carlson, Alec Downing, Hunter Richmond, Matt Rydlund and Brandon Wyganowski, juniors Giffrow, Grant Wilsey and Zimpel, and sophomore Ryan Wyganowski are those guys. Giffrow leads the team in scoring with a 13.9 ppg average, while Carlson (13.8), Zimpel (10.8), Downing (9.9), Rydlund (8.0) and R. Wyganowski (6.8) contribute to the team’s 68.9 scoring average. Such is the scoring balance that seven different players have been the team’s scoring leader in games this season! During the surge, key victories were over the Dragons in Pine City, the Pioneers in Pierz, the Gobblers in Aitkin, and the Mustangs in Mora – games with an eight-point average margin of victory. Clearly, the team’s defense and improved free throw shooting proved critically important in those wins. The two losses were to the Jaguars in Hinckley and to the Mus-
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BLUEJACKET GIRLS The Jackets finished off the regular season with a 53-45 loss to St. Francis. Amanda Westberg was leading scorer with 20 points, and Lainie Cox added 14 points in the loss. C-I was given the seventh seed in the Section 7AAAA tournament and will travel to second-seed Forest Lake on Thursday, March 2.
tangs at Breck. The game against Breck was only the second meeting in team history, the first being on March 25, 2006, when the victorious Bombers won their third straight Class AA title by a score of 72-53. After its final home game against Barnum on Feb. 28 and a trip to St. Croix Lutheran on March 3, the Bombers will await the results of Minnesota Scores’ QRF calculation which will determine the seedings in the East Subsection of Section 6AA. At the present time, St. Cloud Cathedral, Milaca and Pine City seem to have locks on seeds 1-3, respectively, while the Bombers are in a very close battle with Foley for the 4-spot, a seed that will earn the owner a home game in Round 1 of the tournament on March 9. Mora, Rush City and Pierz will likely be the 6, 7 and 8 seeds, respectively. Regardless of Braham’s tournament run this year, the team will have competed with quality opponents, adversity and the long legacy of team success, always with the immense pride each player feels when he dons the uniform. Loren Brabec is a contributing sports writer for the Isanti-Chisago County Star.
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VIKING GIRLS North Branch easily won their last regular season game, beating East Central 71-44. The Vikings were also given the seventh seed in Section 7AAA and faced second-seed Hermantown on Tuesday, Feb. 28. During that game, the Vikings fell to the Hawks 5236. The Vikings finished the season with a 7-20 record. BOMBER GIRLS In their annual endof-season “Battle of the Bombers,” Braham fell to host Barnum 76-61. Braham was given the #7 seed in the East sub-
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BLUEJACKET BOYS In their only action of the week, C-I fell to St. Francis 61-55. Henry Abraham led the way for the Jackets, scoring 24 points on five three-pointers. On Tuesday, Feb. 28, C-I again topped North Branch, this time by a score of 70-41. During the game, senior Luke Johnson collected his 1,000th career point. (See next week’s Star for photos from this game.
VIKING BOYS North Branch went 1-1 last week, edging Hermantown 80-78 and then losing to Coon Rapids 95-46. On Tuesday, Feb. 28, the Vikings fell to C-I 70-41.
BOMBER BOYS The Braham boys fell to Breck 81-54 on Friday, Feb. 24. Like the girls team, the boys team also fell to their fellow Bombers from Barnum on Tuesday, Feb. 28, by a score of 68-56.
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North Branch Area Public Schools would like the public to know there have been requests for local businesses to support a spring “pocket schedule” for the North Branch High School. This is not a North Branch school program. Please use caution when being solicited for marketing. Businesses in several communities have been targeted with similar marketing companies that have no official contract with local school districts. On Monday, Feb. 27, KARE11 ran an investigative report about another such business that was approaching businesses in the metro
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Black rotted manure, lg load, fast delivery. Also firewood. 320241-6983 or 479-2446952.
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Looking for that perfect gift for an anniversary or birthday? Think about giving a subscription to the Kanabec County Times. Call our office today (320)679-2661 to start delivery – we accept Visa or Mastercard!
Buying all dairy cattle, all beef cattle. Brent Besser. East Central Livestock. 320-679-4333.
52 Cars '89 Firebird, great project, needs engine instal. 350 tune port inj. engine incl. T-tops, pearl white paint, black & white cloth int. 763-670-9694.
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of Chisago County Ride the veterans transit bus to either VA St. Cloud or VA Minneapolis. Call Wendy at 651-213-5605 for details. Alterations and clothing repairs, 25 years experience. 320-3964152 Contact Rosemary. Braham East Central S a n i t a t i o n Commercial & residential, container service, carts provided. 763-689-2171 or 763444-9862 Merles Water Conditioning 651-777-1349 mywatermn.com Water Softener Repairs, Filter changes, Preventitive Maintenance, Iron Removal, and so much more! Please see our ad in the Professional and Service Directory of this newspaper.
102 Services Our newspaper has end rolls for sale! These 33” tall end rolls of blank news- paper are great for: Artwork, coloring paper for kids, wrapping packages for mailing, packing material for shipping, creating banners. Lining pet cages and so much more! Cost is .45 center per pound. (rolls average 15-25 pounds) Call 763689-1181 x 100 to find out what is in stock. Can be picked up in our Cambridge office. 930 Cleveland St.
109 Lawn Care Schmidt Lawn & Turf Spring clean ups, monthly mowing, irrigation start ups. 651-272-0926
115 Heating & Cooling Crown Royal outdoor wood stoves. 20 year limited warranty. www.woodstovemn. com. 320-679-2567, 763-552-6743.
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Shovelers/truck & bobcat operators needed for snow removal Landscapers/ Mowers Patio/paver installation, mowing & more Jon's A-1 Maintenance 612-363-6169
154 Full Time Drivers: Mr. Bult’s is hiring Local Class A CDL Drivers. Home Every Night, $1200+/Week, Amazing Benefits! Text DRIVER to 55000. Drivers: Sign-on Bonus. Benefits after 90 days. Good weekly pay. CDL-A, 21 yoa. 1 yr. exp. Rob 855-347-2703 or Marshall: 855-996-0105
Happy Land Tree Farms is seeking motivated individuals for PT & FT labor positions. Drivers Lic. Req. CDL is a plus. Exp. preferred but not req. H.S. kids encouraged to apply for weekends. Call 320-245-5135
Happy Land Tree Farms is seeking motivated dependable individual for position of loading & hauling nursery trees. Should have equipment operating exp. CDL & mechanical skills a plus. Call 320-245-5135
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Far North Suburban Church Seeks
Children’s Ministry Director Cambridge Lutheran Church, located north of the Twin Cities, is looking for an energetic & innovative individual to lead a ministry program that reaches children (birth-6th gr.) & their families through education, service, worship & fellowship activities. Related experience desired. 3/4-full time. Send resume to mlh@cambridgelutheran.org.
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East Central A u d i o l o g y Audiology and hearing aid care. Cambridge 763-689-2121.
201 Child Care Deb's Tiny Tots experience. Infant thru school ages. Certified CPR/First Aid. Braham. 763-333-4990.
302 Feed/Seed/Hay For Sale: Small squares mixed hay in barn $2.50/each. Call near 7:30am 320-629-3769
Furniture For Sale: Reconditioned washers, dryers, ranges, refrigerators. Rick's Home Furnishings 320-679-4047.
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Wanted: Standing saw timber and firewood, (320)679-1815.
Want to Buy all kinds of silver objects. Please call Mike at 763-843-0867
ISANTI-CHISAGO COUNTY STAR We accept payments – No co-signer required!
Bankruptcy $965* • Divorce/Custody $570* DUI/Civil/Other starts $330* *court fees addtional • debt relief agency
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Substitutes Needed! North Branch Schools is in need of people willing to work as substitute, on-call, behavior and special education assistants in all school buildings. Desire to work with children and a flexible schedule is important. Call Heidi at (651) 674-1001 for information. Applications are available on our website:
Please apply in person at 300 S. Garfield St. Cambridge The smart way to sell your stuff! Call 763-689-1181 or go to www.countystar.com - click on Classifieds place an ad!
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The company runs paper logs with an excellent safety record.
After probationary period we offer full benefits including driver paid health insurance and/or low cost family health insurance, food and clothing allowance. All breakdown time is paid on an hourly basis and driving will be pay based on percentage of load. A salary review is completed after 125 days and the first year with the potential for salary increases.
Requirements: • Must have a CDL A license, prefer one year of experience. Will consider military driving experience and new CDL drivers! • Must be able to pass a background check and full physical. Contact Pete: 763-571-9508 or psandmann@ctm-truck.com
Apply online at www.isd138.org under the Employment tab.
1 Full-Time Position 1 Part Time Position 3pm-11pm 1st position is working with 4 great guys, they are very active in their community, 2nd position is working with 3 wonderful women who are energetic and also love to be on the go. All training provided. Must have current Driver’s License, Car Insurance and pass a background study. We offer health benefits and PTO, E/O weekend off. These positions are as fun as you make them so if you want a career working with an amazing group of people contact Lisa by phone at 320-679-3840 or at lwerner@bdri.org.
Buy & Sell Old Records Vinyl, LPs 45s,Cassettes,stereos CDs Go Johnny Go 4775 Banning Av White Bear Lake M-F 1-8 Sat 10-4 612-735-1643
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of Northland’s best built modular and manufactured homes. New model homes are arriving. 320-629-8110 www.pinecresthomesinc.com
PART-TIME LIQUOR STORE CLERK
4-Year College Graduates:
The City of North Branch, MN is accepting applications for a PT Liquor Store Clerk. Requires availability for variable shifts that may include evenings, weekends & holidays. Ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills, customer service skills, possess the ability to handle & prioritize multiple tasks, & have previous experience in a retail environment, preferably in the liquor industry. Main responsibilities are customer service, stocking of sales floor shelves & walk-in cooler, & general janitorial duties. The successful candidate will be available to work variable shifts Monday–Saturday. Holiday weekend availability is essential. Applications available at North Branch City Hall, North Branch Municipal Liquor Store, on the city website at www.ci.north-branch.mn.us or www.northbranchliquors.com.
Have you ever thought of teaching?
Deadline is 4 p.m., Wed., March 8, 2017. Positions open until filled. Submit application to Richard Hill, City of North Branch, P.O. Box 910, North Branch, MN 55056, 651-674-8113; or dropped off at North Branch Liquors, 5846 Old Main St., North Branch, 651-674-4082. EEO/
Classroom Teacher - Chisago City
Applicants must apply online by 3/10/17 via the PTCC website: www.pine.edu
Brunswick Flea Market. 1373 Hwy. 65, Mora. Thurs.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
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High school diploma or equivalent required. Previous bus driving preferred. Current Minnesota CDL and school bus endorsement preferred but will train if needed. Must be able to obtain a valid MN CDL with air brake endorsement. Starting at $16.68/hr.
Pine Technical and Community College is seeking an individual to join the PTCC Student Affairs team as a Recruitment and Admissions Specialist. This person is responsible for the recruitment of prospective students as well as assisting students throughout the stages of the enrollment process. Requires excellent oral and written communication and the ability to work in a measured performance based environment and meet enrollment goals. Three years of experience in admissions, sales, marketing or post-secondary education is preferred.
Apply online at www.firstlighthealthsystem.org FirstLight Health System 301 Highway 65 South Mora, MN 55051 320-225-3612
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Bus Drivers Needed!
Recruitment and Admissions Specialist (FT)
Full time - 1.0 FTE (80 hours a pay period).
Hours of work are Monday - Friday between 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. with occasional Saturdays. Primarily in Mora with the flexibility to travel to Hinckley and Pine City as needed. Current Minnesota RN License. Previous leadership experience, competency demonstrated in direct patient care as well as team leadership. BLS & ACLS (within 1 year).
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Full-time Sunday-Thursday 11pm-7am. Must have computer knowledge. Able to clean and do laundry.
Clinic Nurse Supervisor
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Cabins & Garages
• Excellent Health Care Highlights: • $4,000 Sign-on Bonus. Benefits, food and clothing allowance. • Drivers are allowed to take their trucks home. • We can accommodate • We run 2014 and newer one small pet. trucks.
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Due to program expansion of services, our new Head Start child care center in Chisago City will be opening soon, and has an opening for a Classroom Teacher. Are you a dedicated and caring person who would like to join a great team, and work with amazing families? Lakes & Pines is looking for a dedicated professional to work in a collaborative team to create developmentally appropriate learning experiences for children in a classroom setting. This position requires a Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education. A Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree in a related field with course work equivalent to a major relating to Early Childhood Education with experience teaching pre-school aged children may be considered. Must be teacher qualified under DHS Rule #3 and have experience working with preschool children. This is a full-time position (1,760 hrs) with competitive salary and full benefits. Our benefit package offers health, dental, life insurance, retirement with 5% match, vacation and sick leave, and 12 paid holidays per year. Work mileage reimbursement is offered at the current government rate. For further information please contact Lakes & Pines C.A.C., Inc., an Equal Opportunity Employer, 1700 Maple Avenue East, Mora, MN 55051-1227; (320) 679-1800 x138 or www.lakesandpines.org. Reasonable accommodations made upon request. Minorities, women, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. Application deadline is Friday, March 10, 2017, 4:00 p.m.
You may be eligible to substitute teach if you have a short-call substitute license obtained through the Minnesota Department of Education. Call (651) 674-1001 for more information. Daily rate of pay is $130. Applications are available on our website at: www.isd138.org under the Employment tab.
PART-TIME SECURITY OFFICERS Chisago County is looking for highly motivated people with excellent communication skills that enjoy working directly with staff and the public and can provide a professional public presence in the Government Center located in Center City. These are part-time positions working varying hours of 7am-5pm with occasional evening shifts. Positions range from 14-25 hours per week. Qualifications: Successful completion of two years of college or technical college course work in a criminal justice field OR two years of security experience; such as military police, law enforcement, corrections or security. Education may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis. Rate of pay is $15.33 to $20.88. Apply online and submit resume and cover letter along with application. Deadline is March 8, 2017. Appy online at wwww. chisagocounty.us. Questions can be directed to Renee Kirchner, HR Director at 651-213-8868 or renee.kirchner@chisagocounty.us.
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Meadowbrook 1 & 2 BDRM apartments- Mora, starting at $635 + electric. Available immediately. No smoking, no pets. Contact Denny, 507-269-7639.
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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING AND ELECTION OF OFFICERS Notice is hereby given to the qualified voters of North Branch Township, County of Isanti, State of Minnesota, that the Annual Election of Town Officers and Annual Town Meeting will be held on Tuesday March 14, 2017. In case of inclement weather, the meeting and election may be postponed until the third Tuesday, March 21, 2017. The Election Poll hours will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m, at which time the voters will elect: One Supervisor for a three-year term. The Annual Meeting will commence at 8:01 p.m. to conduct all necessary business prescribed by law. The Annual Meeting will be held at the North Branch Township Hall located at 29113 NotreDame NE, North Branch, MN 55056. Published in the Isanti-Chisago County STAR on March 2, 2017
By: Jennifer C. Toohey Its: Attorney in Fact THIS INSTRUMENT WAS DRAFTED BY: TOOHEY LAW FIRM, P.A. 11108 Zealand Avenue North, Suite 203 Champlin, MN 55316 (763) 746-0845 File No. 115019.005 Published in the Isanti-Chisago County STAR on Feb. 9, 16, 23, Mar. 2, 9, 16, 2017
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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT LIEN FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that default has been made in the terms and conditions of the Declaration of Villages on the Rum I Owners’ Association (henceforth the “Declaration”) recorded in the office of the Recorder for Isanti County, Minnesota on October 14, 2002, as Document No. 305236, which covers the following property: Lot 43, Block 3, Villages on the Rum, Common Interest Community No. 5, Isanti County, Minnesota WHEREAS, pursuant to said Declaration, there is claimed to be due and owing as of February 2, 2017, from Amber Winger and Zachary Oslund, title holders, to Villages on the Rum I Owners’ Association, a Minnesota non-profit corporation, the principal amount of Seven Thousand, Eight Hundred Fifty-six and 90/100ths Dollars ($7,856.90) for assessments, late fees and related charges, plus assessments, collection costs, attorneys’ fees and other amounts will be incurred since said date, including costs of collection and foreclosure; WHEREAS, no action is now pending at law or otherwise to recover said debt or any part thereof; WHEREAS, the owners have not been released from the financial obligation to pay said amount; WHEREAS, pursuant to the Declaration and Minn. Stat. §515B.3-116(h), said debt created a lien upon said premises in favor of Villages on the Rum I Owners’ Association as evidenced by the lien statement recorded on January 26, 2017, in the office of the Isanti County Recorder as Document No. A464116; WHEREAS, pursuant to the power of sale granted by the owner(s) in taking title to the premises subject to said Declaration, said lien will be foreclosed by the sale of said property by the sheriff of said county at the Isanti County Sheriff’s Department, 509 - 18th Avenue SW, Cambridge, MN 55008, on March 29, 2017, at 10:00 o’clock a.m., at public auction to the highest bidder,
for cash, to pay the amount then due for said assessments, together with the costs of foreclosure, including attorneys’ fees as allowed by law. The time allowed by law for redemption by the unit owners, their personal representatives or assigns is six (6) months from the date of said sale. The following information is provided pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Sections 580.025 and 580.04: Street Address of Property: 839 Winsome Way NW, Isanti, MN 55040 Name of Transaction Agent, Residential Mortgage Servicer, Lender &/or Broker: N/A Tax Parcel Identification Number of the Property: 16-092-0790 Transaction Agent’s Mortgage Identification Number, if known: N/A Name of Mortgage Originator, if stated on mortgage: N/A Date on which Occupant must vacate Property, if mortgage is not reinstated under Section 580.30 or property redeemed under 580.23: 11:59 p.m. on September 29, 2017. If the foregoing date is a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, then the date to vacate is the next business day at 11:59 p.m. REDEMPTION NOTICE THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Dated: February 2, 2017 TOOHEY LAW FIRM, P.A. By: Jennifer C. Toohey, I.D. #0343742 Attorneys for Lienor 11108 Zealand Avenue North, Suite 203 Champlin, MN 55316 (763) 746-0845 Lienor: Villages on the Rum I Owners’ Association
PUBLIC NOTICE NORTH BRANCH TOWNSHIP BOARD OF AUDIT MEETING North Branch Township will have the annual board of audit meeting March 2, 2017, at the township hall located at 29113 Notre Dame St. NE at 6:30 p.m. The purpose of said meeting is to review township finances for the year ending 2016. Shawn Williams North Branch Township Clerk Published in the Isanti-Chisago County STAR on Feb. 23, Mar. 2, 2017
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OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME MINNESOTA STATUTES CHAPTER 333 The filing of an assumed name does not provide a user with exclusive rights to that name. The filing is required for consumer protection in order to enable consumers to be able to identify the true owner of a business. ASSUMED NAME: Robb Felder PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS: 2085 Bridgewater Blvd. S, Cambridge, MN 55008 NAMEHOLDER(S): Name: Robert J. Fellerer Address: 2085 Bridgewater Blvd. S, Cambridge, MN 55008 USA If you submit an attachment, it will be incorporated into this document. If the attachment conflicts with the information specifically set forth in this document, this document supersedes the data referenced in the attachment. By typing my name, I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this certificate under oath. SIGNED BY: Robert J. Fellerer MAILING ADDRESS: None Provided EMAIL FOR OFFICIAL NOTICES: bbfellerer@yahoo.com Work Item: 934058300028 Original File Number: 934058300028 STATE OF MINNESOTA OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE FILED 02/11/2017 11:59 PM Steve Simon Secretary of State Published in the Isanti-Chisago County STAR on Feb. 23, Mar. 2, 2017
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned will sell at a Public Auction on March 21, at 10 a.m. at: The Storehouse, 37200 Highway 65, Grandy, MN 55029, the personal property heretofore with the undersigned by: Unit #103 Eugene Haugaard 508 SE 2nd St. Braham, MN 55006 Published in the Isanti-Chisago County STAR on March 2, 9, 16, 2017
PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given to the qualified voters of Fish Lake Township, County of Chisago, State of Minnesota, that the Annual Election of Town Officers and Annual Township Meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 14, 2017. In case of inclement weather, the meeting and election may be postponed until the third Tuesday in March. The Election poll hours will be open from 10 am to 8 pm, at which time the voters will elect: One Supervisor – 3 year term. The annual meeting will commence at 8:05 pm to conduct all necessary business prescribed by law. The annual meeting and election will be held at the Fish Lake Town Hall, 2170 Brunswick Road, Harris, MN 55032. The Board of Canvass will meet directly after the annual meeting on March 14, 2017 to certify the official election results. Andrea Nekowitsch, Clerk Fish Lake Township Published in the Isanti-Chisago County STAR on March 2, 9, 2017
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION YOU ARE NOTIFIED THAT: 1. Default has occurred in the conditions of the Mortgage dated August 8, 2003, executed by Richard S. Schmitz, Carmen K. Schmitz, Richard L. Ohmann, Lisa Ohmann and Carl Ohmann, as Mortgagors to Village Bank, as Mortgagee, and filed for record September 3, 2003, as Document Number 443310, in the Office of the Registrar of Titles, Anoka County, Minnesota; and the Mortgage was also filed for record, on September 15, 2003, as Document No. 322981, in the office of the Isanti County Recorder. The land described in the Mortgage has registered land in Anoka County and does not have registered land in Isanti County. 2. The Mortgage has been assigned as follows: Village Bank to Going Broke Holdings, LLC, a Minnesota limited liability company, by that Assignment of Mortgage dated May 24, 2016, recorded May 24, 2016, as Anoka County Registrar of Titles Document No. 2137982.001; and the said Assignment of Mortgage dated May 24, 2016, was recorded in Isanti County on October 24, 2016, as Isanti County Recorder Document No. A461990. 3. The original principal amount secured by the Mortgage was: $150,000.00. 4. No action or proceeding at law is now pending to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage, or any part thereof. 5. The holder of the Mortgage has complied with all conditions precedent to acceleration of the debt secured by the Mortgage and foreclosure of the Mortgage, and all notice and other requirements of applicable statutes. 6. At the date of this notice the amount due on the Mortgage, and taxes, if any, paid by the holder of the Mortgage is $100,007.22. 7. Pursuant to the power of sale in the Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreclosed, and the two (2) parcels of land described below will be sold by the County Sheriff of Anoka County, Minnesota, at public auction on February 8, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. at the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office, 13301 Hanson Blvd NW, Andover, MN 55304, to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage and the taxes, if any actually paid by the Mortgagee, on the premises and the costs and disbursements allowed by law: Parcel One (1) (Anoka County Property) – Legal: Lot 15, Block 2, Westwood Acres, Anoka County, Minnesota. Parcel Two (2) (Isanti County Property) – Legal: The West Half of the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter, Section 12, Township 35 North, Range 22 West, Isanti County, Minnesota. Together with a 66 foot nonexclusive easement over and across part of the South-
west Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 1, Township 35 North, Range 22 west, Isanti County. Minnesota. The westerly line of said easement is described as follows: Commencing at the southwest corner of the Southwest Quarter of Southwest Quarter of Section 1; thence South 87 degrees 02 minutes 42 seconds East, assumed bearing, along the south line of said Southwest Quarter of Southwest Quarter, a distance of 330.62 feet to the point of intersection with the east line of the west 330 feet of the Northwest Quarter of Northwest Quarter of Section 12 and the point of beginning of the line to be herein described; thence North 14 degrees 35 minutes 08 seconds East, a distance of 449.82 feet to the point of intersection with a line drawn from a point on the east line of said Southwest Quarter of Southwest Quarter of Section 1, distant 4 rods north of the southwest corner of said Southwest Quarter of Southwest Quarter and there terminating. Also together with a nonexclusive easement over and across the east 66 feet of the west 396 feet of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of said Section 12. Subject to and together with a 66 foot nonexclusive easement over and across part of the West half of the Northwest Quarter of said Section 12, the center line of said easement is described as follows; Beginning at the southeast corner of the west 330 feet of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of said Section 12; thence easterly, along the south line of said Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter, to the northeast corner of the West Half of the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of said Section 12 and there terminating. Also subject to and together with a 60 foot radius nonexclusive easement over and across part of said West Half of the Northwest Quarter, the center of said easement is the terminus of the previously described center line. 8. For purposes of complying with Minn. Stat. Sec. 580.025, subd. 2, the following is the applicable foreclosure data for each parcel: Parcel 1 (Anoka County Property) - Said property has a physical street address of 8727 Able Street NE, Blaine, Minnesota 55434, and a property identification number of 31-31-23-41-0074. That Going Broke Holdings, LLC, which is the person holding the mortgage, is not a transaction agent as defined in M.S. Sec. 58.02, subd. 30. The name of the residential mortgage servicer and the lender or broker and the residential mortgage originator, as defined in sec. 58.02, is Going Broke Holdings, LLC. Parcel 2 (Isanti County Property) - Said property has a physical street address of 9088 - 315th Avenue NE, North Branch, Minnesota 55056, and a property identification number of 07.012.1002. That Going Broke Holdings, LLC, which is the person holding the mortgage, is not a transaction agent as defined in M.S. Sec. 58.02, subd. 30. The name of the residential mortgage servicer and the lender or broker and the residential mortgage originator, as defined in sec. 58.02, is Going Broke Holdings, LLC. 9. The time allowed by law for redemption by Mortgagor(s) or Mortgagor’s personal representatives or assigns is Six (6) months after the date of sale. If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, the date on or before which the mortgagor must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property redeemed under section 580.23 is at 11:59 p.m. on August 8, 2017, unless the redemption period is postponed or reduced to 5 weeks under Minn. Stat. Sec. 580.07 or 582.032. 10. THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Date: December 16, 2016 Going Broke Holdings, LLC MORTGAGEE Attorney(s) for Mortgagee or Assignee of Mortgage: BARNA, GUZY & STEFFEN, LTD. Charles M. Seykora 400 Northtown Financial Plaza 200 Coon Rapids Blvd. Coon Rapids, MN 55433 763-780-8500 THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE
NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Pursuant to the provisions of Minnesota Statutes 580.07, the forgoing Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale originally scheduled for February 8, 2017, has been postponed to March 10, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at the office of the Anoka County Sheriff, 13301 Hanson Blvd NW, Andover, MN 55304. If the Mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. Sec. 580.30 or if the property is not redeemed under Minn. Stat. Sec. 580.23, the Mortgagor must vacate the property on or before 11:59 p.m. on September 10, 2017. Dated: February 7, 2014 Mortgagee: Going Broke Holdings, LLC BARNA, GUZY & STEFFEN, LTD. Attorney for Mortgagee 400 Northtown Financial Plaza 200 Coon Rapids Boulevard Minneapolis, MN 55433
Phone: (763) 780-8500 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 704522-v1 Published in the Isanti-Chisago County STAR on March 2, 2017
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STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF ISANTI TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT Court File No. 30-PR-17-11 ESTATE OF Wayne Earl Thompson, DECEDENT AMENDED NOTICE OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS (INTESTATE) Notice is given that an application for informal appointment of personal representative, has been filed with the Registrar. No will has been posted for probate. The application has been granted. Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed Peggy Lou Thompson, whose address is: 2398 Cleveland Lane South, Cambridge, MN 55008, as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent. 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. Unless objections are filed with the Court (pursuant to Minn. Stat. 524.3-607) and the Court otherwise orders, the personal representative has full power to administer the Estate including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate. Any objections to the appointment of the Personal Representative must be filed with this Court and will be heard by the Court after the filing of an appropriate petition and proper notice of hearing. Notice is also given that (subject to Minn. Stat. 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. Gwen Williams Registrar 2/23/17 Tracy Gullerud Court Administrator 2/23/17 Attorney for Personal Representative D. Scott Berry Berry Law Offices 206 South Rum River Drive Princeton, MN 55371 Attorney License No: 0307841 Telephone: (763) 389-0178 FAX: (763) 220-5444 Email: dsberry@berrylawoffices.com Published in the Isanti-Chisago County Star on March 2, 9, 2017
PUBLIC NOTICE SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL
The complete minutes are available for public inspection at the office of the City Administrator, 300 – 3rd Ave. NE, Cambridge, Minnesota.
Regular City Council Meeting February 6, 2017
Members Present: Mayor Marlys Palmer, Council Members Joe Morin, Kersten Conley and Jim Godfrey. Members Absent: Lisa Iverson (excused) · Meeting called to order at 3:01 pm. · Agenda and Consent Agenda were approved. · Council presented the Water Fluoridation Quality award to Utilities employees. · Approved Resolution R17-007 Relating to Senior Housing and Healthcare Revenue Bonds. · Approved Resolution R17-008 Contract for Private Development for the Walker Methodist Levande, LLC Project; authorize execution of documents and assignments of Contract for Private Development and TIF Note as presented and authorize the Mayor and City Administrator to execute the necessary agreements. · Approved Resolution R17-009 2017 General Fund Budget Revision. · Approved one Councilmember’s attendance at the LMC legislative conference on March 23, 2017. · Tabled ordinance on a communication policy to next meeting. · Two closed session meetings were held and the Council reconvened into open session. · Approved the City’s final package offer to labor union LELS and authorized the City Administrator to prepare and execute the 2017-2019 labor contracts. · Adjourned meeting at 5:55 pm. Published in the Isanti-Chisago County STAR on March 2, 2017
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North Branch Area
Chamber Of Commerce
Planting the seeds of Success!
Chamber News MARCH 2017
6063 Main Street, Ste B. • PO Box 577 • North Branch, MN 55056 • 651-674-4077 • Office Hours M-F 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Saturday, April 1 10am - 3pm North Branch Area High School Gym Free Admission Prize Drawings Youth Sports Sign-ups Buy Local Giveaway Gift Basket Drawings! Get your “Buy Local” passport stamped at participating booths for your chance to win 1 of 3 baskets, each valued over $150!
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Hosted by the North Branch Area Chamber & North Branch Area Public Schools For more details or to reserve a booth, call 651-674-4077 or www.NorthBranchChamber.com
MARCH FEATURED BUSINESS Kel’z Captain’s Choice Kelly Neider became the owner of Captain’s Choice in 2016, after being a customer for the previous five years. The quality, variety and low cost of the products made the purchase of this direct-marketing company an easy decision for the Neider’s. Kelz Captain’s Choice delivers quality seafood, fish, meats and other favorite comfort foods directly to your door. 100 percent satisfaction guaranteed. These quality foods are great in bulk for graduation parties, reunions, weddings and other large events. Save money with Captain’s Choice!
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS East Central Auto Sales
East Central Towing
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The Hungry Farmer Meat Company 651-462-2766 5563 Athens Trail, North Branch Family-owned & operated meat market and butcher shop. Located adjacent to Tessoro. Opening April, 2017.
Ruddy’s Rental Inc. and Party Supplies
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ANDERSON & KOCH INC.
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Rough and tumble winter sports inside and out
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Racers burst out of the starting gates during the Rum River BMX’s annual “Race for Life” charity races. Entrance fees from this race go for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
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Young riders navigate the mounds during the races on Saturday, Feb. 25.
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Racers round the corner during one of the races on Saturday, Feb. 25.
Despite the recent warm weather, the ice conditions at the new Cambridge refrigerated outdoor rink was in good enough condition for the Cambridge-Isanti and Princeton B1 teams to face off in the first official game on the rink on Friday, Feb. 24.
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OFFER EXPIRES 3/31/17
Members of the North 65 Chamber of Commerce joined the staff of Miracle-Ear in the ribbon cutting ceremony commemorating the business’ grand reopening celebration on Friday, Feb. 17, 2017.
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