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North Branch speeds ahead with Hemingway Avenue expansion BY BILL STICKELS III EDITOR@COUNTYSTAR.COM
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Cleanup in aisle seven! Shahine and Jeff from Access Church leave a trail of food leading back to their cart during the annual ‘Grocery Grab’ to benefit North Branch Family Pathways Food Pantry. The team’s tactics might have been messy, but it was effective as they took first place. See page 9 and countystar.com for more photos from the event.
Growing somewhat impatient with the slow process by MnDOT for street projects, the North Branch city council decided to begin the next steps of the Hemingway Avenue extension, at least for the time being, without MnDOT. During the March 26 council meeting, the council unanimously approved the advertisement for bids for what they are calling “Phase I” of the project. “This project has a lot of history to it,” said city engineer Lee Gustafson. “One key component included a roundabout at the intersection of Highway 95 and the Hemingway Avenue extension.” Gustafson went on to explain that the roundabout portion of the project needs MnDOT approval, but even though having a roundabout was mandated by MnDOT, they have yet to formally approve it. “When looking at this project about six weeks ago, in order to meet some of the other anticipated dates by the adjacent developer, the school
‘It just still takes a really long time to get approval on anything on a trunk highway.’ Lee Gustafson North Branch City Engineer district and residents, it was decided to break the project up into two separate projects,” Gustafson said. Gustafson said the “Phase I” portion will include everything south of the MnDOT right-of-way at Highway 95 to where Hemingway currently ends. “The nice thing about that, obviously, is we don’t need MnDOT approval,” Gustafson said. “It is a state-aid street, so we just need to go through state-aid approval, which is much faster. The ‘Phase II,’ all the work within the MnDOT right-of-way, including the roundabout, will be brought back before council later this summer, and it is our hope this can still be constructed this year.”
Gustafson said that if all goes according to plan, construction could begin as early as June 1. Council member Kathy Blomquist asked if MnDOT’s delays had anything to do with a previous North Branch council decision to not construct a roundabout at Highway 95 and Grand Avenue. Gustafson said that MnDOT is aware there has been “a change of heart with the city and roundabouts. It just still takes a really long time to get approval on anything on a trunk highway.” City administrator Renae Fry told the council the roundabout wasn’t the issue with MnDOT, but rather they were looking at doing additional work to the east of the proposed location. THE GREAT RADIO CONTROVERSY City administrator Fry gave the council an update regarding a bit of miscommunication between the city and county on the purchase of new radios for the police department. SEE EXPANSION , PAGE 8
Isanti County raises tobacco sales age to 21 BY JENNIFER KOTILA NEWS@COUNTYSTAR.COM
Beginning on June 1, 2019, people under the age of 21 will no longer legally be able to purchase tobacco products in most Isanti County businesses. During their March 20 meeting, the Isanti County Commissioners unanimously approved raising the minimum age for purchasing tobacco products to 21 for all businesses licensed by the county. The move makes Isanti County the fourth Minnesota county to make the change, and the 27th local
government body in the state. While the change affects 16 businesses, it currently does not impact businesses within the city limits of Cambridge or Braham. Those two cities issue their own tobacco licenses, giving their councils the authority to set their own age limits. According to both cities’ administrators, their councils will most likely take up the issue in May. The change in the ordinance is the culmination of two years of work by the Isanti County Substance Abuse Prevention and Recovery Coalition, which was
“appalled to learn Isanti County’s youth had one of the highest teen tobacco usage rates in Minnesota, according to the 2017 Minnesota Youth Tobacco Survey.” Approximately 40 people attended the public hearing prior to the vote, with several speaking in favor of the change and two people speaking against it. BUSINESS OWNERS OPPOSE CHANGE Two local business owners, one who sells vaping liquid and the other who owns a local SEE TOBACCO, PAGE 8
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A public hearing on raising the tobacco-buying age drew around 40 people to the Isanti County board meeting on March 20.
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After three closed meetings a held over a period of almost month-and-a-half, the Isanti city council took formal action made ns allegatio to ng pertaini against police chief Gene Hill. In doing so, however, the council still left open one more piece of business to attend to. Following the third closed meeting held on Tuesday,
March 5, on a split vote of 3-1-1, g the council approved demotin Hill. Council member Ross Lorinser cast the lone no vote, and mayor Jeff Johnson abstained from voting. Johnson gave no reason for his abstention. It is unclear what form the demotion will take, but the e only other positions availabl in the Isanti Police Department are lieutenant and
ficer. The council decided to offi officer. discuss that at an open meeting at another date.
DISCUSSION REGARDING DISCIPLINARY ACTION While the exact allegations made against Hill have not disclosed, dispublicly been cussion surrounding multiple motions made during the open meeting lean towards an issue of Hill neglecting to obtain proper training for himself
and/or making sure other ficers had propoffi Isanti police officers er training. Upon re-opening the meeting after the closed session, Lorinser made a motion to “reinstate Hill, have city administration review his training within the next three months, and properly train him so future incidents like this do not happen.” With no second for the
motion, Lorinser moved to ree, instate Hill without disciplin again receiving no second. Council member Dan Collison then made a motion to e, disciplin reinstate Hill with and Lorinser seconded that motion. Johnson called for a vote, but was interrupted by Council member Paul Bergley who asked for discussion. fied with city clarifi Johnson clarified SEE CHIEF, PAGE 5
Council buys more time for final library building purchase BY BILL STICKELS III EDITOR@COUNTYSTAR.COM
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Pickle Ball Lessons
Women’s Luncheon
North Branch Community Education will offer pickleball lessons for adults every Wednesday from 6:30-9 p.m. through April 24 at Sunrise River School large gym. Just show up and pay $5. For info call 651-674-1025.
The Cambridge-Isanti Women’s Connection (CIWC) will hold its monthly luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with Marilyn Wolkowski speaking on “Strength She Found in Weakness” and her battle with MS, music by Marie Grundberg, at Common Ground: A United Methodist Community, 404 N. Cypress, Cambridge. $14 at the door. To reserve a spot call Trudy Hervey at 763-228-3805 by noon on April 5.
MAR 29 Lenten Fish Fry
The annual Knights of Columbus All-you-careto-eat fish fries will be held from 4-7 p.m. every Friday from March 8-April 12 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 207 Whiskey Rd. NW, Isanti. Adults $11, ages 6-12 $5.50, under 5 free.
MAR 30 Community Garden Info Meeting
The Rush City Community Gardeners will hold an information meeting at 10 a.m. at the Community Center about using the community garden (south of Plastech warehouses on Frandsen Ave.). Use west entrance of center. Refreshments served. For info call Bev Anderson at 612-390-6705.
Community Connections Expo & Job Fair
North Branch Chamber of Commerce will host an Expo & Job Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the North Branch Area High School gym with local businesses. Free admission, prize drawings, youth sports sign-ups.
Read With Therapy Dog at Library
Kids in grades K-12 are invited to read with Bosco the Therapy Dog at North Branch Library, 6355 379th St. Sign up for 10-minute session between 10:30 a.m.-noon. Space is limited. For info call 651-674-8443.
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Adventure awaits at Spring Fling fundraiser The North 65 Chamber of Commerce will hold its “Adventure Awaits” Spring Fling on Saturday, April 6, with 5:30 p.m. social hour, 7 p.m. dinner at Spirit River Community Center, 1321 Heritage Blvd. NE, Isanti, with silent auction, games, live music, networking. $50 tickets can be purchased by calling 763-689-2505.
6:30 p.m. at Rush City Library, 240 W. 4th St., for all ages. No charge or registration. For info call 320-358-3948.
APR 4 Ham Supper A Ham Supper and Bake Sale will be held 4:30-7 p.m. at Calvary Ev. Lutheran Church, 600 Rush Point Dr., Stanchfield, with ham, sides, dessert and beverage. Bake sale starts 4 p.m. Adults $10; kids 6-12 $5, under 5 free. For info call 320-358-4829.
Meet the Author Author Lorna Landvik will share about her book “Chronicles of a Radical Hag (with Recipes)” from 6:30-8 p.m. in the Spare Room at Chucker’s Bowl, 1270 W. 3rd St., Rush City. $10 includes cash bar, appetizers, desserts, coffee, prize drawings. For info call Scout & Morgan Books at 763-689-2474.
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DFL Luncheon
Lenten Fish Fry
The Tri-County DFL Senior Caucus Luncheon will be held at 12:30 p.m. at Vannelli’s by the Lake, 55 Lake St. S, Forest Lake, for seniors in Chisago County. For info call Sandy at 651-492-1148 or Jackie at 320-290-9540.
The annual Knights of Columbus All-you-careto-eat fish fries will be held from 4-7 p.m. every Friday from March 8-April 12 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 207 Whiskey Rd. NW, Isanti. Adults $11, ages 6-12 $5.50, under 5 free.
Teddy Roosevelt Impersonator
Award-winning Teddy Roosevelt impersonator Adam Lindquist will give a presentation at
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.
Swedish Pancake Breakfast The Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) group will offer a Swedish Pancake Breakfast fundraiser from 9-11 a.m. at North Isanti Baptist Church, 2248 313th Ave. NE, Cambridge, with silent auction to raise funds for programming. For info call 763-689-3576.
Antique Quilt Show The public is invited to the opening of the Antique Quilt Show from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Rush City History Museum, 350 S. Eliot Ave., with coffee and cookies served. Displays open Thursdays 1-4 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. through April. Sponsored by Piecemakers Quilt Guild.
Annual Spaghetti Dinner The annual Spaghetti Dinner will be held 4-7 p.m. at Fish Lake Lu-
theran Church, 43353 Cedarcrest Trail, Harris. Adults $8; ages 10 and under $5. Proceeds go toward youth programming. For info call 651674-4252.
“Adventure Awaits” Spring Fling North 65 Chamber will hold its “Adventure Awaits” Spring Fling with 5:30 p.m. social hour, 7 p.m. dinner at Spirit River Community Center, 1321 Heritage Blvd. NE, Isanti, with silent auction, games, live music, networking. $50 tickets at 763-689-2505.
Spring Bingo Harris American Legion Post 139 will offer its annual Spring Bingo from 7:30-9 p.m. at Harris Legion Hall, 43662 Ginger Ave., with hams, turkeys and cash prizes. Everyone welcome.
APR 7 Free Senior Forum Cambridge Lutheran Church will host a free Senior Forum titled “Senior Safety & Security” with Sheriff Chris Caulk at 10:05 a.m. in the Faith and Life Center, 621 Old North Main St., Cambridge. For info call 612-619-2111.
Li’l Farm Children’s Home Fundraiser The public is invited to the Cambridge Culver’s from 4-8 p.m. when a portion of sales will go to the Li’l Farm Children’s Home. Have a free photo taken with the Easter Bunny and Scoopy. For info call 763-689-4168.
Poetry & Bookmaking Workshop Kids ages 10+ can “Write a Poem, Make a Book” at this workshop from 6-8:30 p.m. at Cambridge Public Library, 244 Birch St. S, to create an accordion-style book. Free, but registration required on ecrlib.org/ Events Calendar. For info call 763-689-7390.
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APR 10 Preschool Storytime at Rush City Library Rush City Library will host Preschool Storytime at 10:30 a.m. at 240 W. 4th St., Rush City, with stories, songs and activities. For ages 3-5; siblings welcome. For info call 320-358-3948.
Lapsit Storytime at Library Rush City Library will host Lapsit Storytime at 11:30 a.m. at 240 W. 4th St., Rush City, with stories, songs and activities. For ages 0-24 months; siblings welcome. For info call 320-358-3948.
Medicare 101 Sessions Free information sessions on Medicare parts A-D, enrollment requirements, deadlines and fees, will be offered from 1-3 p.m. at SACS, 140 Buchanan St. N, City Center Mall, Cambridge, on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. Registration is required by calling the Senior Linkage Line at 1-800-333-2433.
APR 11 Memory Cafe
Children ages 2-5 and siblings are invited to “Art in the Park” from 10-11:30 a.m. at Bluebird Park, 201 Isanti Pkwy. NW, Isanti, for nature-themed activities and free play. Dress for outdoors. Free for Isanti residents; $3 nonresident. Pre-registration encouraged at 763-444-5512 or isantiparks@cityofisanti. us. Walk-ins welcome.
Come with your loved one or care companion to share concerns and experiences with memory loss from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at SAC’s Enrichment Center, 140 Buchanan St. N, Cambridge, with coffee, treats, activities, companionship. No set fee, but donations accepted. For info call Angie Detert (320) 364-1115.
Preschool Storytime at Rush City Library
Lenten Fish Fry
Rush City Library will host Preschool Storytime at 10:30 a.m. at 240 W. 4th St., Rush City, with stories, songs and activities. For ages 3-5; siblings welcome. Also held April 10. For info call 320-3583948.
Family Law Clinic
APR 12 The annual Knights of Columbus All-you-careto-eat fish fries will be held from 4-7 p.m. every Friday from March 8-April 12 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 207 Whiskey Rd. NW, Isanti. Adults $11, ages 6-12 $5.50, under 5 free.
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APR 6 Peace Walk The bi-monthly peace walk in Cambridge will
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In ever-changing industry, Star holds its course For the second time in almost exactly one year, I am compelled to alleviate some confusion regarding changes to the local newspaper industry that are being initiated by Adams Publishing Group, who are the national owners of our counterparts, the Isanti County News and the Post Review. Beginning next week, there will be two significant changes occurring to those two newspapers. The first change mostly impacts readers of the Post Review. Beginning next week, the Post Review is merging with the Isanti County News to become a “new” newspaper that will cover both Isanti and Chisago counties, Worth a called the County News Review. The second change will impact the Thousand readers of the Isanti County News. Words This “new” newspaper will be a paid subscription publication, meaning Bill that the Star will now be the only Stickels III freely-distributed newspaper in the area. Obviously, the first change isn’t as new to this area. We here at the Star have been covering both counties since 1996, and we have been going under the County Star moniker since 2008. This move also falls in line with a growing trend of regionalizing local newspapers. However, this change also goes against what we have been hearing our readers want. Feedback given to us actually indicates people aren’t as interested in a good portion of the news that comes out of their neighboring communities. That is why at the beginning of 2019, we re-introduced an improved “split edition” of the Star that features some North Branchbased news only in the Chisago County edition, and conversely, some Cambridge or Isanti-based news only in the Isanti County edition. This is something we don’t intend to change, either, although there might be some slight modifications based on confinual feedback from our readers. The second change might be a little more confusing, especially given the timing of it with plans the Star already had in place. As I said, the News Review will be a mandatory paid subscription, meaning the only way to read it (including online) is if you pay a specific fee. Now, our faithful readers will remember that twice a year, the Star will ask for a voluntary subscription payment. And guess when we had planned our next campaign? Yep, right at the exact same time as our competitors’ changes. That is why I want to succinctly spell this next part out. In next week’s edition, you will find our voluntary subscription envelope that we ask you to fill out. What makes this different from the News Review is that while we have specific recommended amounts, we will accept any amount that you see fit to send in. Another difference is that for each voluntary subscription we get, we will donate one dollar to either the Cambridge or North Branch Family Pathways food shelves. As always, while we encourage everyone to make this voluntary subscription to help offset our ever-increasing costs, if you choose not to, please be assured that we are dedicated to continue to freely distribute the Star to as many readers as we can. Bill Stickels III is editor of the Isanti-Chisago County Star. He can be reached at 763-689-1181 ext. 107 or editor@countystar.com.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR False information shouldn’t have been printed
Letter about Somalis was full of negative assumptions
To the editor, Letters to the editor are an opportunity for people to express their opinions and thoughts with others; they are not a place for writers to have their own facts. Last week my name was mentioned in a letter that did just that. Full of so much false information that I am surprised the editor ran it without at least noting a correction. Quite frankly, I don’t know why my name was mentioned. But since it was, I will gladly take the opportunity to address Jerry Grell’s false claims about fraud in the Minnesota Child Care Assistance Program. Mr. Grell claims 100 million dollars were being defrauded and sent to support terrorists. But just this month the highly respected Minnesota Legislative Auditor released a report that found possibly 5 to 6 million dollars in fraud (still way too much – but let’s factually deal with that issue!) and no evidence that money taken fraudulently from the program went to terrorist groups in Somalia. Also, the investigation was started because of claims of fraud by former Minnesota Department of Human Services employee Scott Sellman. Jerry Grell claimed Scott Sellman’s concerns were “just dismissed” – truth is, it started months of investigations. The report also addresses Scott Sellman’s charge that a high level elected official closed down an investigation because of political support. The truth is a raid was made and a campaign flier was found for then Attorney General Lori Swanson. To avoid any impropriety, the case was pasted to the Ramsey County Attorney’s office and prosecuted by them. Lastly, I must address Mr. Grell’s comments on Congresswoman Ilhan Omar. Let’s debate the issues with civility and facts. Rick Olseen Harris
To the editor, I would like to thank the County Star for printing Mr. Jerry Grell’s letter, if for no other reason than to show all the doubters that attitudes like his are alive and well in Isanti County. His remarks regarding the Somali race were difficult to read and disheartening. The Islamic State, along with other Islamic extremist organizations, have been a plague to the good people of Somalia, both here and abroad. Let there be no doubt, that here in Minnesota our Somali-American communities have been targeted by aggressive recruitment efforts by foreign terrorist fighters; however, their resilience in the face of such extremism is a testament to their impeccable constitution. Mr. Grell, you claim to be a man who studies the subject matter prior to making a decision; however, I would say your letter was full of assumptions and pre-determined remarks. Alison Hiland Cambridge
Editor’s Note: In taking another look at the original letter from Mr. Grell, we agree with Mr. Olseen that certain portions of the letter should have been omitted as they go against our letters policy. We apologize for this error and assure our readers that steps will be taken in an attempt to prevent this oversight on our part from happening again.
Apologies for canceling February Cambridge food distribution To the editor, I want to apologize for canceling the Cambridge Surplus Food Distribution for February. My main concern is to protect our volunteers. If it’s too cold for me, then it’s too cold for them also. Anytime the temperature is below 20 or we have a wind chill, then we will not subject them to have to work outside. They spend an average of 4-plus hours outside loading cars, and if it’s windy it is really cold. It was announced on KBEK; Facebook had a notation, and also the phone number (612-402-6100) had an up-to-date recording of the cancellation. We have not had to cancel in many years. Unfortunately, this year has either been really cold or snowy. We’ve been very lucky. I understand that people need food. People could go to Family Pathways, as they were all open. Our distribution in March went very well, and the weather was great – not that cold that we had SEE LETTERS, PAGE 5
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LETTERS: from page 4 earlier in the year. We had lots of good food that we handed out. Had approximately 225 families that we served in a very short period of time. Thanks to all our volunteers who put in many hours in getting the food all sorted and ready to distribute. Parking was a little hectic, but this was due to the mud at the parking lot area. Hopefully we do not have bad or cold weather again. If you have not been here yet this year, then you will
need two forms of ID to register – one being a driver’s license and also a utility bill. Also, thanks go out to all our donors who so diligently support us each month. We wouldn’t be able to do this without your help. Donna Kidrowski Board of Cambridge Surplus Food Distribution
Thanks for generous support of Cambridge fire relief raffle To the editor, On behalf of the Cambridge Fire Relief Association, I would like to thank the community for the generous support of our 11th annual fundraising raffle held on Saturday, March 16, at the Armory. It was a great success made possible by the support of so many. The fire department is grateful to the entire community for the outpouring of participation and generosity. Whether you purchased a raffle ticket before the event, donated items for the silent auction or came out for dinner and the prize drawings on Saturday night, we thank you. The Cambridge Fire Department began planning back in October and have hundreds of volunteer hours into organizing and hosting this event. These volunteer hours are not spent to boost retirement accounts, they are spent to purchase tools and equipment that enhance the services we provide without adding to the budget. The fire department fundraising efforts of the past have afforded us to purchase a trailer and equipment necessary for technical rescue. Technical rescue includes high- and low-angle rescue, confined space rescue, as well as space for mobile command for search and rescue operations. The money raised also purchased a boat motor and trailer for water rescue and contributed $40,000 towards a new Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (air packs) for the fire department which reduced the taxpayer burden for the $165,000 needed purchase. Not to mention, when the fire department upgraded our ladder truck to a newer, used truck, $10,000 of fundraising dollars went to outfit the rig. Although the tally is not in and the decisions are not final from this year’s event, the Relief Associa-
tion is considering allocating funds raised towards new extrication equipment – “Jaws of Life” as some may know it. The money will also be used to reduce taxpayer burden to replace our 2003 quick-response vehicle. I spoke with the city finance director the week prior to the event, and she suggested the generous support from our community, along with the volunteer hours of the fire department members raising these funds would be a great story to share, and so we are! I personally applaud all the efforts of the many individuals and groups who contributed so much for this event, this year and in years past. As you can see, the mountains of work are well worth it, and the money is put to very good use buying and replacing vital equipment for our department. Will Pennings Deputy Fire Chief/Emergency Management Director City of Cambridge
Attempt at humorous headline not appreciated
To the editor, I feel it necessary to comment on your editorial on the front page of the March 31,2019, edition of the County Star. I’ll start by saying that I thought editorials belonged on the editorial page, not on the front page as a news item. And the headline you wrote, “Residents feel the need for (less) speed” was a poor attempt at humor when no one who signed that petition considered it a humorous situation. When I gathered the signatures from the residents along 16th Avenue SE in Cambridge I told them it might take months or even years to have something happen, so when you stated in the front page editorial that we were “stuck between a rock and a hard place, with the council legally unable to immediately help them” you misspoke. Please keep your editorials where they belong. Cathy Bjornoos Cambridge
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Florence ‘Lil’ Rendulich
Curtis A. Bourke
On March 20, 2019, Florence “Lil” (Smerdon) Rendulich, age 97, went peacefully to be with the Lord surrounded by her loving family. Lil was born on April 28, 1921, in Grenzhausen, Germany, to William H. Smerdon and JoAnna Strodter. The family moved to the United States when Lil was one year old and settled for a short time in IIowa. In 1926, they moved tto Duluth where Lil attende ed Stowe and Morgan Park sschools while working p part-time at her father’s sstore, “Smerdon’s Mark ket,” in New Duluth. She w was later employed by St. M Mary’s Hospital, and then b became a buyer for the C Children’s Department at W Wahl’s Department Store iin downtown Duluth for 15 y years. At the Stowe School iice rink, she met the love of her life, Rudy Rendulich, who skated into her heart. They married in August of 1942. They went on to raise four daughters from their homes in the New Duluth and Fond du Lac areas. Lil was a very dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Family and friends were the light of her life, and she cherished them all. “GG” was an avid fan of her great-grandchildren’s sports and dance activities. Many happy times were spent exploring the U.S. in an RV with her sister Mary Anne and Jim with all roads leading to brother Bill and Vel. She was an enthusiastic Twins fan calling the plays from her recliner. Lil had many life-long friends and was one of the remaining members of “Couples Club” which met for special dinners for over 50 years. She was a member of the Fond du Lac Community Church (Mission Creek Church) for over 30 years, the Morgan Park and Gary-New Duluth Senior Clubs, Ladies’ Aide, Sewing Club and the Lunch Ladies. Lil is widely known for her kindness, thoughtfulness, and generosity by putting all others before herself. Her many talents included singing in numerous choirs until the age of 85, cooking, baking, sewing, crafting, gardening and fierce Bingo playing. Lil is fondly remembered for her delicious potica, always full “cookie jar” and wonderful baked treats that she shared with all. Lil was preceded in death by her husband Rudy in 2003, brothers William and Robert Smerdon, sister Mary Anne Maher, daughter Bonnie Brodin and grandson Brian Salminen. Survivors include daughters Carole (Gene) McElderry, JoAnna (Doug) Salminen and Sue Rendulich; son-in-law Larry Brodin; grandchildren Heather Brodin, Erik (Brenna) Brodin and Tyler (Caroline) Salminen; great-grandchildren Brady Brodin, Macy Brodin and Lauren Olson-Brodin; and many dear relatives, nieces, nephews, and wonderful friends. We are eternally grateful to the entire staff at Elmhurst Commons Assisted Living for their loving and exceptional care of Lil. They welcomed her with open arms and made her a part of the family. Lil’s “girls” and “gal pal” were so precious to her. A heartfelt thank you to St. Croix Hospice for their special care. As in life, she now walks with God. Heaven gained an awesome angel. SERVICES: Gathering of family and friends from 10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. funeral service on Monday, March 25, 2019, at the Mission Creek Church, 521 131st Ave. W., Duluth. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to the Elmhurst Commons Resident Fund, 400 3rd St. SW, Braham, MN 55056. Arrangements by Bell Brothers Funeral Home.
Curtis Alan Bourke, 57, of Ogilvie and Cambridge, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2019, at GracePointe Crossing in Cambridge. He was born on Feb. 3, 1962, in Minneapolis, Minn., to Charles and Joan (Koeller) Bourke. Curt was confirmed at Salem Lutheran Church in Dalbo, attended grade school in Cambridge and graduated iin 1981 from Cambridge H High School. After graduating, he w worked various jobs and llater married and had ttwo daughters Angela and A Amy. Curt went on to work ffor Kelly Green Irrigattion, learning to install a and maintain irrigation ssystems, eventually ventturing on his own to start N Northern Green Irrigation w which he operated from 22006-2013. On Dec. 28, 1991, he was united in marriage to Patricia Callahan at Salem Lutheran Church in Dalbo; to this union their daughter Emily was born. They made their home in Cambridge for many years and more recently living in rural Ogilvie. Curt was a medical miracle, living over seven years after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. He was a member of the Grandy Lions, enjoyed hunting, fishing, four-wheeling, snowmobiling, shooting trap, mowing lawn, barbequing with family and friends, and especially spending time with family and his grandkids. He loved helping others, always going out of his way to do so. He was a loving husband, great father, papa and a good friend. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Thomas and Richard. Curt is survived by his wife Patricia, daughters Angela Bourke of Blaine, Amy (Kyle) Sandven of Biloxi, Miss., Emily Bourke of Monticello; six grandchildren: Kierra, Tessa, MJ, Liam, Jack, Ayden and one more to love soon; sister Debi (Duggan) Kelly of Carver, as well as a nephew, nieces, other relatives and friends. A memorial service was held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, March 26, 2019, at the Carlson-Lillemoen Funeral Home with Rev. Joel Severson officiating. Online condolences at www.carlsonlillemoen.com. Arrangements were with the Carlson-Lillemoen Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Cambridge.
BIRTHS James Shannon Boettcher James was born on Feb. 21, 2019, and weighed 6 pounds 8 ounces. Parents are Deanna and Ben Boettcher of Cambridge. Grandparents are Shannon and Kristie Boettcher of Cambridge; Don and Debbie Bursell of Stanchfield.
Henry Norman Lind Henry was born on Feb. 25, 2019, and weighed 9 pounds 3 ounces. Parents are Stacy and Patrick Lind of Stanchfield. Henry is welcomed at home by siblings Alex, Hailey, Drew and Dani.
BUSINESS NEWS
ECE to hold annual meeting East Central Energy (ECE) invites members to attend their co-op’s annual meeting on Thursday, April 11. Offered at two locations, the meeting will be held at the Braham Event Center, 655 8th St. SW, Braham, Minn., and via live video at the ECE Superior Operations Center, 3617 E. Baumgartner Road, Superior, Wis. Registration at both locations will begin at 5 p.m., with the business meeting beginning at 6 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. President/CEO Steve Shurts will review ECE’s 2018 financial report and highlight significant events from the past year. Members will have time to
ask questions and gain helpful information about the industry and issues that impact their bill. Newly-elected ECE Directors will be announced, Power Up scholarship recipients will be awarded, and the Touchstone Energy Community Award will be presented to the 2018 winner, U of M Extension Pine County Master Gardeners. Safe, reliable electricity has powered our lives for generations. By attending the annual meeting, members are able to speak up, be heard, and influence the future of ECE. For more info visit eastcentralenergy. com or call 1-800-254-7944.
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Rush City American Legion Post 93 and its Auxiliary chose its representatives to Boys State and Girls State for 2019. Dennis Pederson (from left), adjutant for the post, congratulated Matt Papke and Angel Martinez Johnson, along with Clarice Stream, representing the Legion Auxiliary.
Rush City Legion chooses Boys and Girls State attendees CONTRIBUTED RUSH CITY AMERICAN LEGION
Each year, the American Legion Rush City Post 93 and Auxiliary choose a junior girl and boy from Rush City High School to attend American Legion Girls State and Boys State. This year they chose Angel Martinez Johnson for Girls State, and Matt Papke for Boys State. The purpose of the program is to provide citizenship training for teens in the their junior year of high school to inform them about the duties, privileges, rights and responsibilities of American citizenship. The program helps them understand and participate in the functioning of their government and grasp the meaning of some of the responsibilities they must assume when they become adults. At the multi-day conference, attendees learn government by living it in mythical cities, counties and states. They campaign for office and elect their own officials to govern. Plus, they’ll meet new friends from around the state. Minnesota Girls’ State will be held on the campus of St. Thomas University in St Paul in June. Boys State is held on the campus of St. John’s University in Collegeville in June. This year’s Boys State is sponsored by long-time member of Post 93, Robert Booth. Girls State is sponsored by the American Legion Auxilary Post 93.
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Access Church 4359 392nd St. North Branch, MN 55056 Sundays at 9am & 10:30am. www.accesschurchonline.org 651-674-7531. Kevin Haseltine, Lead Pastor
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. www.daleefc.com
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 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) 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 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.
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, Wed. Kids 4 Truth & Bible studies for all ages 6:30pm. More info at sunrisebiblechurch.org or 651-674-4107.
Catholic St. Elizabeth Ann Seton 207 Whiskey Rd NW, Isanti, MN. 763-444-4035 Email: annseton76@gmail. com. Mass: Tues. & Wed. 7:30am. Sun. 8:30am. stelizabeth-isanti.org.
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, Josh Jensen 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 Email: oxlip@oxlip.org. 763-444-5134
Lutheran Braham Evangelical Lutheran Church (ELCA) 320-396-2755. West Central Dr. & Cty Rd 4 in northwest Braham. Pastor Julie Beck. Sunday 9:00am Worship Service, 10:00am Little Lambs (for children under 5). Wed. 6:00pm Youth Enrichment. Office hours 9am-Noon Tuesday-Friday. Radio service Sunday at 9:30am (KBEK 95.5 FM) Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church Of Rush Point (ELCA) Pastor Vicki Vandervegt. 320-358-4829, 600 Rush Point Dr. 10am Worship with nursery available. 11am Fellowship my.calvaryofrushpoint.org. officecalvaryrushpoint@ gmail.com Cambridge Lutheran Church (ELCA) 621 Old North Main Street, Cambridge. 763-689-1211 8:40am Festival Traditional, 9 & 10:15am Horizon Contemporary Worship. KidZone Kids’ Ministry dismissed from all services. Radio service Sunday at 11am (KBEK 95.5 FM) cambridgelutheran.org. Facebook: Cambridgelutheran
Christ Ev. Lutheran Church (WELS) 32962 Vickers St. NE, Cambridge, 763-689-5333 Pastor Samuel L. Biebert. Sunday Worship 9am, Sunday School/Bible Class 10:30am www.christcambridge.com Faith Lutheran Church (ELCA) 2nd & Main, Isanti. 763-444-9201. Pastor Clifton Hanson. Sunday Worship 9:30am. 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. 651-674-4498. Handicapped accessible. Pastor Caroline HarthunWooldridge. Sunday Worship 9:30am, with Sunday School.10:30am coffee andfellowship. Email: firstlutheran@q.com www.firstlutheranharris.org Joy Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod) 1155 Joy Circle, Cambridge. 763-689-4355. Pastor Daniel Lewis. Sunday Services: 8:00am Traditional. 10:30am Contemporary. Adult Bible Class 9:15am www.joylutheran.net Long Lake Lutheran Church (ELCA) 3921 277th Ave NW Isanti, MN 55040, 763-444-5315. Interim Pastor Bob Rusert Lay Associate Pastor Sue Olson Worship at 8 & 9:30am. Sunday School Education hour 9:30am. Wednesday Worship and Childrens Church 6pm. longlakeluth.org 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. salemlutherandalbo.com
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St. John Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod) 28168 Jodrell St. NE, North Branch, Located 6 mi. E. of Isanti on Co. Rd. 5; (or 7 mi. W. of North Branch on Co. Rd. 5); then 1-1/2 mi. S. on Co. Rd. 12. 763-444-5988, Paul Anderson, Pastor; Sunday 9am Worship; 10:20am Adult Bible Study; Thursday 6:30pm Bible study. Email: stjohnlutheran@att.net St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church (LCMC) 31075 Genesis Ave., Stacy, MN 55079 651-462-5115. Pastor Ben Hollingstead. 8am and 9:30am Services, Sunday School during 9:30am Service. Email stjohns@midconetwork. com. Website stjohnslutheranchurchstacymn.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 St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod) 400 SE 8th St., (Isanti #4 E.), PO Box 37, Braham. 320-396-3103. Tim Renstrom, Pastor. 9:00am Sunday School & Adult Bible Study. 10:15am Worship. ststephensbraham.org
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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. Vicki VanderVegt, Pastor. sllchurch.org Email: sll.church@gmail.com. Thurs., Mar. 28 9:00am Men’s Coffee at County Market Sun., Mar. 31 8:30am Worship 9:30am Sunday School, Fellowship 4:45pm Spaghetti Dinner and Talent Show Tues., Apr. 2 1:30pm Iris Circle 7:00pm Council meeting Wed., Apr. 3 5:30pm Lent 4 Kids at Spring Lake Lutheran 6:00pm Supper at Spring Lake Lutheran 6:30pm Worship at Spring Lake Lutheran
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Trinity Lutheran Church (ELCA) 38460 Lincoln Trl, North Branch. 651-674-7047. Pastor Jon Yurk. Worship Sundays 8 & 10am, Sunday School and Coffee Hour 9am. Email: office@trinitynorthbranch.org or visit www.trinitynorthbranch.org
Methodist Common Ground A United Methodist Community 404 North Cypress St. North, Cambridge. 763-689-2071. Pastors Amelia & Andrew Buschena. Sunday 9:30am. Worship. Livestream of services and more info at commongroundumc.org. Everyone Counts! 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 11:10am www.mainstreetfamily.org Spirit River Community A United Methodist Church 1321 Heritage Blvd. NE, Isanti, MN 612-888-4255. Reverend Pastor Guy E. Sederski. Sunday Worship Service and Christian Education 10:30am. spiritrivercomm.org
Non-Denominational Bethesda Church 38180 Hemingway Ave., North Branch, MN 651-674-5873. Pastor Mark Huber. 9am Worship Service. 10:30am Sunday School and adult Bible studies. bethesdachurchnb.com Lakeside Christian Church 32393 Rendova Cir. N.E., Cambridge (3 mi. E of Cambridge just off Hwy. 95). 763-689-3649. Ministry Coordinator Jeff Bonkoski. Administrative Assistant Sharon Dahl. Sunday 9:30am. Worship. Retreat house & personal retreat cabins available. Call for reservation. Email: lakesidesecretary@gmail. com. lakesidechurchcambridge.org
NorthBrook Church Meeting in North Branch Area High School. Church Office: 651-277-0100 Frank Gomes, Pastor. Come join us at 10am. Worship Service – nursery provided - children’s church (2 yrs old-2nd gr.); Mon. - Fri.: (call for details) “Life Groups”, Bible Studies, Youth Ministry. Email us at northbrook@izoom.net or visit us on the web at nbchurchmn.org 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 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 10am, Sunday Night Believers Service 6pm, Wed. Night Worship & Bible Study 6:30pm. Pastor Tom Bakke (763) 689-6987 Church Office – 34006 Petersburg St NE; Cambridge, MN 55008. We are a “Real Family, Loving Jesus, Loving Each Other, Loving the World” Visitors ARE Expected!
Pentecostal The Journey New Life Church 601 Heritage Blvd NE, Isanti Pastor David L. Willis. Sunday 10am Worship & the Word & Kids’ Church. Sunday 6pm Family Worship. Wednesday 7pm Family Breakout Classes. 763-689-4471. Thejourneynlc.org
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tobacco shop, spoke against the change in the county’s ordinance. One of the business owners spoke about people’s rights and responsibilities to make healthy choices on their own. “I have found that people make much better decisions when they are responsible for their own choices,” she said, noting the county would just be creating a black market for tobacco products in the county, since 18- to 21-year-olds can still use tobacco, just not purchase it at a retail outlet. She told of growing up and stealing her grandmother’s cigarettes to use, but when the grandmother died of smoking-related illness, her entire family of smokers quit. However, her daughter began smoking at age 23, and she said she was disappointed. Several years ago, the business owner discovered vaping and created a business making vaping liquids, which she believes helped her daughter quit smoking. The other tobacco shop owner told the board that nobody disagrees that tobacco products are bad, but he feels it is parents’ responsibility to instill in their children that smoking and tobacco products are bad. MANY IN FAVOR Dr. Carolyn Kampa stated she has been delivering babies in the area for many years, the first ones would now be in eighth grade. She has a son in ninth grade at Cambridge-Isanti High School.
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Back in March 2018, the council agreed to purchase new radios for the police department from Chisago County. The county had made a bulk purchase of 500 radios to get a greater discount, and similar to a previous agreement, was offering to sell any radios above what the county would need to local cities and townships. According to Fry, she was given a draft of a purchase agreement in November, but “there were a number of onerous provisions that were contained within that agreement.” Fry said she worked with representatives from other communities to propose some revisions to the contract, but the county administrator “appeared resistant to that.” Subsequently, a default letter was sent to the users of the ARMER radio system that Fry said many considered to be an “overly-assertive or aggressive response,” including the impression that the county might disconnect them from the ARMER system, which is the only radio transmission system used by all branches of law enforcement and safety personnel. After attending a recent county commissioners meeting, an agreement was made to get together and try to hammer out an agreement that everyone is comfortable with. “I hope we have a good discussion on this,” said mayor Jim Swenson. “Because we have to come up with some kind of answer here. It’s been a long process, that’s all I can say.” Fry concluded by saying that until an agreement is reached “the default letter is still hanging over our heads. (County commissioner) chair Green made it absolutely clear they are not turning off the radios. “But the spirit and attitude at the county board meeting was that it’s not necessarily relevant as to how we got here, but we do need to move forward, and it does need to be mutually agreeable to all the user groups and the county board.”
“I’m in strong support of this ordinance because I want to not only protect those kids that I delivered, that I’ve seen through, but also, I have a freshman this year,” she said, adding that her son has come home stating the bathrooms were closed in the school due to too much vaping. She also mentioned the emergency situation that occurred at the high school a few weeks ago in which several high school students had a medical emergency due to vaping. Kampa also told the story of a patient with a number of health issues who was finally able to quit smoking after about 35 years, but still died of lung disease at age 54. There were several students and parents who spoke in favor of the change. Some said they believed it did not matter how good a job parents do in raising their children not to smoke when vape products and the pressure from friends is everywhere at school. One student shared the story of her brother who started smoking in high school, which led him to do drugs by the time he was 19. He recently completed treatment for substance abuse. Another student shared that her brother has hidden the fact he has vaped since middle school, and was recently caught smoking pot in his bedroom. A parent shared the story of peer pressure finally getting to her son, whom she never suspected would use tobacco products. HEALTH SPECIALISTS ADD THEIR THOUGHTS Also speaking at the hearing was
Charity Allen, Cambridge-Isanti High School’s chemical and health specialist. She has offered education and prevention assistance in the school for eight years, and said students are very open and honest with her about their drug use or vaping. “But it still somehow shocks me how many people are doing it,” she said. She said it’s not uncommon for students who vape to take a hit 200 times per day. They have a hard time resisting it, she said, even leaving class several times per day, using it on the bus, in the bathrooms and in the hallway between classes. Although the school is trying hard to curb the problem, she said, in the 201718 school year there were 82 violations – 78 percent were e-cigs. In summarizing the reasons the county board should approve Tobacco 21 language in its ordinance, Isanti County public health director Tony Buttacavoli said raising the tobacco sales age to 21 reduces the appeal and accessibility of dangerous tobacco products to youth; prevents youth from experimenting, initiating and having lifelong tobacco addictions; is a proven effective strategy to reduce youth tobacco use rates; is supported by the public and is about protecting youth. Before approving the change in the county’s tobacco ordinance, Commissioner Terry Turnquist stated, “We are charged as commissioners with doing a lot of things. Protecting and ensuring the health of our kids is at the top of that list.” “We don’t like to be big government telling people what to do,” added Com-
MORE INFORMATION Tobacco use is the number one cause of preventable death in Isanti County. 2,700 adults in Isanti County smoke. One in five deaths in Isanti County is tobacco-related. Isanti County has $30.2 million in excess medical costs each year from tobacco. On average, tobacco costs each household in Isanti County $753 per year. The tobacco industry spends $12,614 per day in Minnesota advertising toward kids. Peers are the largest source of initiation into tobacco for youth. 59 percent of 18- to 19-year-olds have been asked to buy cigarettes for someone younger. 63 percent of 12- to 17-year-olds who smoked in the last month gave money to others to purchase for them. Ninth and 11th graders are now using e-cigs at twice the rate of regular cigarettes. For the first time since 2000, youth tobaccos use increased in 2017; it had decreased each year prior. Isanti County 11th graders were above the state average in every category for tobacco use in the last 30 days in a 2016 survey. Statewide, 21.8 percent of 11th graders had tried tobacco products in the last 30 days; however, in Isanti County 36.6 percent of 11th graders had tried tobacco products. - Presented by Isanti County Public Health Director Tony Buttacavoli
missioner Susan Morris, “but when we looked at the information, we said we had to do something. The statistics are compelling to take action on this.”
You won’t find a better kindergarten experience On March 26, from 6-7 p.m., the Sunrise River School hosted “A Taste of Kindergarten,” open to all those who have a child starting kindergarten in 2019-20. New this year is an online enrollment option that makes the process much easier for parents/guardians. “Taste” gives families an opportunity to visit Sunrise with soon-to-be kindergartners and familiarize NB School themselves with the routines of school. News This can be especially valuable to young parDr. Deb ents who will be sending their students to Henton us on a full-time basis for the first time. It can be a stressful experience for both child and parents/guardians. With this event, adults and kids have the opportunity to experience a variety of things students do during the day, such as navigating the cafeteria, experiencing physical education
classes and even simple things like using the drinking fountain and finding the bathrooms. The more families know what to expect when kindergarten starts the less anxiety they will feel about school expectations when the day arrives. If you, a family member or a friend have a child starting kindergarten next year and are looking for a school that will get your student started on the right foot, see what Sunrise has to offer! With our STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) program Project Lead the Way Launch, kids are exposed to technology, creative problem-solving and collaboration from day one. Sunrise is also unique in the number of specialist classes it can provide students, such as Spanish, music and art. With our anti-bullying program, staff work hard to make sure learning is a positive and happy experience for all students. Passage of the 2017 referendum is providing Sunrise with new, flexible, age-appropriate furniture, and many upgrades have been made to
classrooms and instructional technology. We have a ratio of roughly one device (computer, iPad, etc.) for every two students, and staff help prepare students for our “computer for every student” program that begins in fifth grade. No other elementary school in the area offers as much as Sunrise. Sunrise is our newest school. The building’s “neighborhood” design allows students a “small school” experience that helps them focus and grow in a quiet atmosphere. Our online enrollment option now allows kindergarten parents/ guardians the opportunity to enroll any time, day or night, relatively easily. Those who would benefit from assistance through the process can come to Sunrise, and staff will gladly help you through the process. You can enroll today at www.isd138.org/enrolltoday. Look for the online option in the upper right-hand corner. To learn more about our kindergarten program, please contact Sunrise at 651-674-1100. Dr. Deb Henton is superintendent of North Branch Area Public Schools.
Minnesota films featured at Highway 61 Film Festival CONTRIBUTED HWY 61 FILM FESTIVAL
The 2019 Highway 61 Film Festival on April 4-7 will bring exciting independent films from local, national and international filmmakers – including great films from around Minnesota – to Pine City venues.
“Enemies and Friends” The action starts on Thursday, April 4, at 6:30 p.m. at Pine Center for the Arts, 265 5th Street SE, with a set of short films, including some of the top animated, drama and documentary films in the festival.
“From Home to the Stars” The festival continues on Friday, April 5, at 6:30 p.m. with a series of
award-winning films from Minnesota, across the U.S. and abroad – including the UK, Hungary, Ireland, Denmark, Spain, Croatia and Australia.
“Magic in Minnesota” The festival starts at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 6, on the 40-foot screen at the Pine City High Auditorium, 1400 Main Street S, with 11 remarkable films from Minnesota filmmakers. Highlights include hilarious short comedies like “Rag Dolls” and ”Just Coffee,” and “Jay’s Longhorn,” the story of Minneapolis’ legendary punk rock music club.
“Laugh to Death” The festival continues on into Saturday night with a 9 p.m. show at Pine
City’s Pizza Pub, 500 3rd Avenue SE. This set of comedy, action and horror films includes the Moose Lake-made film “Doppelganger” and the short film “Rest Stop,” based on a story by the legendary horror writer Stephen King.
Sunday films On Sunday, April 6, movies return to Pine Center for the Arts at 4:30 p.m. with the award-winning Russian drama “The Lightest Darkness.” After a break, films will start again at 6:30 p.m. with a set of films from Minnesota (including the Mike Scholtz documentary “Riplist”) and around the U.S. For a full list of films visit www. highway61filmfestival.org.
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John and Bree from the Exterior Maintenance team sends cans of baked beans flying into their cart, along with a bunch onto the floor during their one-and-a-half minute run.
Access Church $2,417. Anderson Koch Ford $1,885 Aire Serv $1,389 Lakes Region EMS $1,348 Exterior Maintenance $1,065 East Central Energy $1,060 Reider Machine/Anderson Landscaping $801 Gustafson Excavating $784 Lampert Lumber $729 North Branch Chevrolet $662 Prism Design/Empire Insurance $587 Carchedi Real Estate $579, plus $421 cash donation Neighborhood National Bank $576 County Market (customer contributions) $1,598 Generations Real Estate $200 (cash donation) Grand Total $16,101 (new record) Total food 5,930 pounds
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North Branch football players Thomas and Darrick filled in running for Lampert Lumber.
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The Anderson Koch team of Michelle and Bill load up on the Spam during their run, helping them take second place.
The floor around an endcap reveals some of the carnage that was left following the annual event held on Monday, March 25 at County Market in North Branch.
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After experiencing the last two games Cambridge-Isanti played during the state Class AAAA boys basketball tournament, head coach Mike McDonald might very well have a simple plea to parents of future players: feed them plenty of vitamins, buy them longer beds, have them hang from a pole on a daily basis, just do anything that will encourage vertical growth spurts. In the two games of the tournament, the Bluejackets ran into a pair of teams in Hopkins and Eastview who had a distinct height advantage over the Jackets. Specifically, the Royals entire starting five were as tall or taller than C-I’s biggest forward. And while the overall Lightning team was closer in stature to C-I, Eastview did feature a pair of forwards who had several inches over the Jackets. That disadvantage forced the Jackets to avoid driving to the basket as if the lane was filled with the deepest potholes in the state. And even though this tactic did fall right into C-I’s wheelhouse of potent outside shooting (the team broke the state record for most three-point baskets made in a season during the Hopkins game), the Jackets’ strength wasn’t quite enough to overcome the height disadvantage as C-I lost to Hopkins 86-53 and Eastview 85-78. STATE QUARTERFINALS VS. HOPKINS The Jackets came into their first state tournament game in over 10 years as the heavy underdogs to the Royals. Despite that, C-I gave a valiant effort against the eventual state champions.
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During the first couple possessions, the Jackets gave notice that they wouldn’t back down from the Royals, successfully converting multiple steals into layups. But it didn’t take long for Hopkins to take the undersized team seriously, as the Royals ran off 18-straight points to take an overwhelming 28-7 lead before the clock even reached the halfway point of the first half. After that, it was pretty much Hopkins’ severe height advantage as the lead went to 41-24 at halftime. It was more of the same in the second half as even with the Royals’ top player resting on the bench for a majority of the half, Hopkins cruised to the 33-point win. The most emblematic stat of the game was the points in the paint, which favored the Royals 56-12, with almost all of C-I’s coming via layups off turnovers. Hopkins also dominated the glass, outrebounding the Jackets 43-17. The one stat that did favor C-I was in the outside shooting, with 31 of C-I’s 44 total shots being from beyond the arc, with the team making 11 of those three-pointers. Individually, Henry Abraham led the team with 17 points, with Austin Chromy adding 10 points.
look like it would be a real close affair, with the two teams exchanging baskets back and forth, with once again C-I’s coming from long-range and Eastview’s coming in the paint. The score was tied at 21 midway through the half before the Lightning struck for 13-straight points as C-I’s shooting went cold. At halftime, the Lightning had a 39-31 lead over the Jackets. The second half featured sparks of C-I’s offense, with the Jackets closing to just a one-point deficit with just three minutes remaining, but those sparks would fizzle out as the time wound down, leading to the seven-point defeat. As against Hopkins, over half of C-I’s shots came from beyond the arc, with 42 of C-I’s 64 shots coming from three-point range. Despite their cold spell in the first half, the Jackets did convert on 15 (35.7 percent) of those three-point shots for the game. While Abraham again finished as C-I’s top scorer for the game with 22 points, most of those came in the second half during the Jackets’ attempt at a comeback. Luke Malamisuro had the hot hand during Abraham’s dry spell, picking up 20 total points, with all but two of those points coming via three-point shots. The loss ended C-I’s season with a final record of 17-14. While the Jackets lose six players to graduation, including three starters in Williams, Malamisuro and Austin Chromy, they do return all-time leading scorer Abraham, along with several bench players who contributed minutes throughout the season. So the Jackets should look to contend for another section crown next season. Now, if only an underclassman could have one of those growth spurts...
CONSOLATION ROUND VS. EASTVIEW When a team creates “havoc,� they have to be mindful of some of that “havoc� getting bounced right back at them. That appeared to be the case for C-I versus the Lightning, as uncharacteristic mistakes, combined with several Eastview players getting under the Jackets’ skin, led to the disappointing ending to the season. The beginning of the game made it
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Austin Chromy is tightly defended by a Hopkins player during the state quarterfinal game.
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Luke Malamisuro looks for an open lane to pass the ball through against heavy defense by Hopkins.
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This happy couple slow-dances during the third-annual “We are the Same Sock Hop” held Thursday, March 21 at North Branch’s Sunrise Elementary School.
Kids of all ages got down and boogied during the annual event put on in conjunction with World Down Syndrome Day. Besides having a DJ, there was pizza and beverages for sale, plus a silent auction and raffle. All the proceeds from the event go to different organizations in the community.
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Cambridge Ambassador and Little Miss applications now available CONTRIBUTED CAMBRIDGE AMBASSADOR PROGRAM
Applications are now being accepted for both the Cambridge Ambassador Candidate Experience and Little Miss Cambridge programs. An Informational Get-Together for young women who are at least a junior in high school through age 22 who live, work or attend(ed) school in Isanti County will be held Saturday, March 30, from noon to 1 p.m. at RendezVous Coffee in Isanti. Drinks will be provided. If that date doesn’t work, individual coffee dates can be arranged. The Candidate Experience kicks off on Sunday, April 14, from 4-6 p.m. at Erickson Farmstead, 1376 261st Avenue NE, Isanti, although 100 percent attendance is not required to be a part of the fun. “Little Miss Cambridge” is a non-competitive program focusing on fun and friendship for girls who are five years old by April 29 OR current-
ly in kindergarten OR currently in first grade and attend school in Isanti County. Cambridge Ambassador Candidates will serve as “big sister” mentors throughout the experience, which begins Monday, April 29, with a get-toknow-you “Pajama Party” and parent meeting and concludes with the Crowning Celebration on Tuesday, June 11. The Little Miss program is limited to the first 30 entrants. Applications for both are available at www.north65chamber.com. Simply click the “Cambridge Ambassador Program” button near the bottom of the page to access the forms. Questions can be directed to Laurie at 612-991-1687 or lauriefromcambridge@gmail.com. Stay up-to-date with information on the Cambridge Ambassador Program Facebook page. The Cambridge Ambassador Program is an award-winning, 501(c)(3) nonprofit mentoring program focused on serving the young women of the community.
Postponed garden expo set for April 27 Due to weather conditions, the Isanti County Master Gardeners had to cancel their annual Burst Into Spring event recently. However, the group is planning at MiniBurst Spring Event on Saturday, April 27, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Cambridge Intermediate School, 428 2nd Avenue NW, Cambridge. The event will include two sessions, both led by Maria Wesserle: “Qualities of Common Weeds” at 9 a.m. and “Medicinal Herbs in Your Garden” at 11 a.m. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. The cost is $10 per person, and can be paid in person or mailed to the University of Minnesota Extension office at 555 18th Avenue SW, Cambridge, or paid at the door. Make checks payable to “Isanti County Master Gardeners.”
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Ask A Trooper: What vehicles have to pull into a weigh station? Question: What are the rules about who has to pull into a weigh station? Two specifics: a 3/4-ton pickup, licensed as a car, with a heavy trailer and an RV-type camper. Answer: If the vehicle or combination of vehicles is in excess of 10,000 pounds actual weight or Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), then it needs to enter a weigh station. When it comes to Ask a driving a motorhome or pulling a 5th wheel Trooper or travel trailer, it all Sgt. Neil depends on the GVW. Generally speaking Dickenson most of the RVs on the road today are not considered a CMV and do not need to pull into a weigh station. As far as pulling a trailer with a pickup truck and the trailer does not exceed or have a GVWR of more than 10,000 pounds, and you are not for hire, you will also not need to stop at a weigh station. Remember all trailers with a gross weight of 3,000 or more must be equipped with brakes on all wheels. All trailers that are required to have brakes must also be equipped with breakaway brakes. Who is required to obtain a USDOT number? All interstate motor carriers operating any of the following vehicles must obtain a USDOT number: • A vehicle or vehicle combination
greater than 10,000 pounds gross vehicle weight, • A vehicle of any size required to display hazardous materials placards, • A vehicle designed or used to transport more than eight passengers, including the driver, for compensation, • A vehicle designed or used to transport more than 15 passengers, including the driver, not for compensation. • All intrastate motor carriers operating a truck or truck-tractor having a gross vehicle weight of more than 10,000 pounds must obtain a USDOT number. USDOT numbers must be displayed on vehicles operated intrastate. • The requirement to obtain and display a USDOT number does not apply to a farm truck that is operated intrastate. If you plan on traveling through other states, check with those states as each could have different rules when it comes to CMV requirements. Below is a link for each state’s Department of Transportation websites: https://www. fhwa.dot.gov/about/webstate.cfm When you have questions or you are not sure if the vehicle you are driving meets the criteria for an inspection or if it needs to be weighed, pull into the scale and inquire. Minnesota state law only exempts state, county or municipalities from weigh stations. Sgt. Neil Dickenson is Minnesota State Patrol Public Information Officer for the state’s northeast region. Send questions concerning traffic-related laws or issues to neil.dickenson@state.mn or by mail to Minnesota State Patrol, 1131 Mesaba Ave., Duluth MN 55811. Follow Dickenson on Twitter at @MSPPIO_NE.
It’s time to spring into new life It looks like spring is on the way! I know, I know ... as any good Minnesotan, I realize that spring tends to enter in fits and starts. Even still, we celebrate! It’s incredible, isn’t it? The appearance of slush and then mud can stir a hope that keeps the “winter weary” putting up with puddles while we wait for ... GREEN! Yes, it’s true. Spring is my favorite season. Life begins peeking out of once-frozen ground and bursts Focus forth from trees awake on Faith yawning again. The process is Sarah Newton breath-taking and so very symbolic. Morrison You remember when you first met Jesus, don’t you? The day He melted your frozen heart. What messes we were as our hearts were softened by His love! Sloppy messes – yet all dearly loved as we stepped into a life process of sanctification. “I once was lost but now I’m found. Was blind but now I see.” The “Amazing Grace” of Jesus sparked the spring of our hearts, declaring new life would bloom in us. Even more wonderful, though, is the fact that our first spring wasn’t the last for us! Jesus coming into our frigid spirits was the beginning of the cycle of change we so needed. Again and again, He brings us to and
through seasons that release us more completely and deepen us more richly, preparing us for grand plans in His movement. It’s the gift of the upgrade, as we say at Lakeside Church. We are continually ushered into greater understandings of and experiences with the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. And in those awakenings, we are given greater measures of insight into who we are as the sons and daughters of a good God. We are invited into the marvelous realities of the New Covenant life that Jesus purchased for us. Our roots go down deeper into the good soil of His truth, our branches stretch and strengthen in worship of the Son, and we expand in blooms that agree with His charge to act justly, love mercy and walk humbly with our God. Is it a season of an awareness of the sloppy messes? In yourself? In others? Are you “winter weary” in your soul? Look for the buds of new life! Jesus is inviting us again to spring realities in Him.
“See! The winter is past; the rains are over and gone. Flowers appear on the earth; the season of singing has come, the cooing of doves is heard in our land. The fig tree forms its early fruit; the blossoming vines spread their fragrance. Arise, come, my darling; my beautiful one, come with me.” Song of Solomon 2:11-13
Sarah Newton Morrison is a member of the Leadership Team at Lakeside Christian Church and teaches at Cambridge Christian School. She can be reached at the school at (763) 689-3806.
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BID REQUESTS PUBLIC NOTICE CAMBRIDGE TOWNSHIP GRAVEL HAULING QUOTES The Town of Cambridge, hereby requests, QUOTES per yard for the hauling of approximately fifty-one hundred (5,100) yards of gravel for Cambridge Township roads during the summer months of 2019. 1. The quote per yard will include hauling gravel on eight (8) separate roads and the ability to haul an average of 500 yards of gravel per day from a gravel pit (Walstrom-Hass Pit Hwy 47 & 110th) within a 25-mile radius of the City of Cambridge and respective roads. To receive a listing of roads (map) and yards of gravel to be hauled, contact the Cambridge Township Road Maintenance Supervisor: Rob A. Anderson 3568 337th Ave NE Cambridge, MN. 55008 (763) 689-4019 2. Gravel hauling is to be done at the request of the Cambridge Township Road Maintenance Supervisor, upon reasonable notice, and hauling is to be completed on specified dates between May 1, 2019 and September 1, 2019 (Road restrictions permitting). 3. Proof of Insurance (certificate) with a minimum coverage of $1,500,000.00 per person, per occurrence (required by Township’s MATIT insurance policy). 4. Only belly dump trailers will be allowed. The contractor must provide a list and description (capacities and identification numbers) of the planned hauling equipment. Township personnel may request that contracted equipment be scaled for capacity periodically at the township’s expense. 5. No fuel surcharge clause will be accepted. Quotes must be submitted (mail or delivered at meeting) prior to the 8 PM reviewing of the quotes at the April 8, 2019, Township Board Meeting. Quotes can be submitted to: Cambridge Township Clerk 3568 337TH AVE NE Cambridge, Minnesota 55008 The Township reserves the right to accept or reject all quotes. Darrell D. Vosika, Cambridge Township Clerk Published in the Isanti-Chisago County STAR on March 28, 2019 _____________________________
ISANTI COUNTY HIGHWAY PROJECT BIDS CLOSE April 24, 2019 AT 10:00 A.M. Contract No. 1904 NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
Sealed bids will be received until 10:00 A.M., April 24, 2019 by the office of the Isanti County Engineer at 232 North Emerson St., Cambridge, Minnesota 55008. Proposals will be opened and read publicly by the County Engineer or his representative at this location, immediately after the hour set for receiving bids. Minimum wage rates to be paid by the Contractors have been predetermined and are subject to the Work Hours Act of 1962, P.L. 87-581 and implementing regulations. READ CAREFULLY THE WAGE SCALES AND DIVISION A OF THE SPECIAL PROVISIONS AS THEY AFFECT THIS/THESE PROJECT/ PROJECTS The Minnesota Department of Transportation hereby notifies all bidders: in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Act), as amended and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Subtitle A Part 21, Non-discrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation, it will affirmatively assure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded maximum opportunity to participate and/or to submit bids in response to this invitation, and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, disability, age, religion, sex or national origin in consideration for an award; in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, and Title 23, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 230 Subpart A-Equal Employment Opportunity on Federal and Federal-Aid Construction Contracts (including supportive services), it will affirmatively assure increased participation of minority groups and disadvantaged persons and women in all phases of the highway construction industry, and that on any project constructed pursuant to this advertisement equal employment opportunity will be provided to all persons without regard to their race, color, disability, age, religion,
countystar.com sex or national origin; in accordance with the Minnesota Human Rights Act, Minnesota Statute 363A.08 Unfair discriminatory Practices, it will affirmatively assure that on any project constructed pursuant to this advertisement equal employment opportunity will be offered to all persons without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, sexual orientation, or age; in accordance with the Minnesota Human Rights Act, Minnesota Statute 363A.36 Certificates of Compliance for Public Contracts, and 363A.37 Rules for Certificates of Compliance, it will assure that appropriate parties to any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement possess valid Certificates of Compliance. If you are not a current holder of a compliance certificate issued by the Minnesota Department of Human Rights and intend to bid on any job in this advertisement you must contact the Department of Human Rights immediately for assistance in obtaining a certificate. The following notice from the Minnesota Department of Human Rights applies to all contractors: “It is hereby agreed between the parties that Minnesota Statute, section 363A.36 and Minnesota Rules, parts 5000.3400 to 5000.3600 are incorporated into any contract between these parties based on this specification or any modification of it. A copy of Minnesota Statute 363A.36 and Minnesota Rules, parts 5000.3400 to 5000.3600 is available upon request from the contracting agency.” “It is hereby agreed between the parties that this agency will require affirmative action requirements be met by contractors in relation to Minnesota Statute 363A.36 and Minnesota Rules 5000.3600. Failure by a contractor to implement an affirmative action plan or make a good faith effort shall result in revocation of its certificate or revocation of the contract (Minnesota Statute 363A.36, Subd. 2 and 3).” Contract No. 1904 SP 030-070-011 Ground In Wet Reflective Pavement Markings Project location is countywide and 21 miles long. The major estimated quantities are; Mobilization, 1 LS; Traffic Control, 1 LS; 6” Solid Line Multi Comp GR IN (WR), 211,322 LIN FT. Plan and Proposal may be viewed and purchased at the office of the Isanti County Engineer at 232 North Emerson St., Cambridge, Minnesota 55008. (763) 689-1870 Plan and Proposal Cost; Counter $40.00, Mailed $50.00 Proposals and Plans are non-refundable. Counter purchases may be made between 7:30 AM and 4:00 PM, Monday thru Friday. Bids must be sealed, identified on the envelope and accompanied by a Bidder’s Bond, Certified Check or a Corporate Surety Bond in an amount equal to five percent of the total bid and made payable to the Isanti County Treasurer. The County Board of Commissioners reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any irregularities therein, and further reserve the right to award the contract to serve the best interest of the County. Kevin VanHooser, County Administrator Isanti County, Cambridge, MN 55008 Published in the Isanti-Chisago County STAR on March 28, April 4, 11, 2019
COUNTY SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE ISANTI COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ISANTI COUNTY, MINNESOTA Per Minnesota Statutes 375.12 Publication of Proceedings. Meeting held on Wednesday, March 6, 2019, at 9:15 a.m. – Government Center Boardroom A detail of the entire minutes are available for public inspection in the Isanti County Administrator’s Office or by visiting our website at www. co.isanti.mn.us Members Present: Chairperson Mike Warring; Commissioners Greg Anderson, Susan Morris, Terry Turnquist, Dave Oslund Members Absent: None Others Present: K VanHooser, J Edblad, B Wendorf, C Struss, R Heilman, and J Benting; (Reporter: J Kotila, N Olson) O0o Chairperson Warring called the meeting to order and led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance. O0o Public Comment Session. There was no Public Comment.
19/03-01 Morris/Anderson, to approve the March 6, 2019, County Board Agenda with the addition of E-1 – Retrofit stairwell lighting to LED at Government Center. Carried. 19/03-02 Turnquist/Oslund, to approve the February 20, 2019, County Board Minutes. Carried. 19/03-03 Morris/Anderson, to approve the Community Health Board Actions. Carried. 19/03-04 Turnquist/Oslund, to approve the following Personnel Action Items (on file). Carried. 19/03-05 Anderson/Turnquist, to approve payment to Northern Technology Initiative for GPS 45:93 2019 Membership Dues in the amount of $1,000.00. Carried. 19/03-06 Oslund/Warring, to approve the contract with Metropolitan Mechanical Contractors to replace boilers in the amount of $520,460.00. Carried. O0o Commissioners provided various committee reports. 19/03-07 Morris/Oslund, to approve the quote and enter into a contract with HKGI in order to update the Master Plan for Irving & John Anderson County Park in the amount of $21,000.00. Carried. 19/03-08 Oslund/Turnquist, to approve the quote and enter into a contract with Huffcutt Concrete, LLC, in order to construct a permanent restroom at Irving & John Anderson County Park in the amount of $36,660.00. Carried. O0o Chad Struss, Auditor-Treasurer, reported to the Board that Isanti County has been awarded a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for the County’s 2017 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. This is the 10th consecutive year the County has received this award. 19/03-09 Morris/Oslund, to approve the renewal of the consumption and display permits for Cambridge Curling Club, Inc., and Rodney Knowles DBA Brass Rail. Carried. 19/03-10 Morris/Anderson, to approve the following resolution: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A 2020 CENSUS COMPLETE COUNT COMMITTEE IN ISANTI COUNTY (on file). Carried. 19/03-11 Turnquist/Warring, to approve the Liquor License Application Policy (on file). Carried. 19/03-12 Turnquist/Oslund, to approve the following resolution: DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO MAKE ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFERS (on file). Carried. 19/03-13 Morris/Anderson, to approve the transfer of $134,556.39 from the General Obligation Capital Improvement Plan Bonds, Series 2007A Debt Service Fund to the General Fund. Carried. 19/03-14 Morris/Anderson, to approve the transfer of $50,068.45 from the General Obligation Capital Improvement Plan Bonds, Series 2008A Debt Service Fund to the General Obligation Capital Improvement Plan Refunding Bonds, Series 2016B. Carried. 19/03-15 Oslund/Morris, to approve the following Utility Permits (on file). Carried. 19/03-16 Morris/Oslund, to approve the following resolution: ISANTI COUNTY, MINNESOTA. RESOLUTION NO. 19-13-05. GREATER MINNESOTA. TRANSPERATION SALES AND USE TAX (on file). Carried. 19/03-17 Oslund/Warring, to accept the bid from D&G Electric in the amount of $6,725.40, to retrofit stairwell lighting to LED at the Government Center. Carried. 19/03-18 Oslund/Warring, to approve the following claims and warrants: Beaudry Oil & Propane $8,505.00 Cargill Inc. $67,411.30 Federated Co-Ops (Hwy) $19,944.67 House/Nathan J. $3,675.00 House/Nathan J. & Susan C. 13,850.00 Jeff’s Outdoor Services $12,262.50 Kremer/Paul M. & Stacy K. $13,600.00 Maury/Jeffrey M. & Toni L. $12,000.00 Morin/Jeremy C. & Michele L. $5,500.00 Reliable Tree Services Inc $5,000.00 Sidla Jr./Steven J. $9,950.00 Stillwell/Richard H. & Joan C. $10,000.00 The Masters Touch LLC $7,200.00 Tilleskjor/Todd J. & Debbie L. $10,000.00 Voight/Richard A. & Cecilia L. $12,400.00 Ziegler Inc $71,556.13 Ziegler/Michael J. & Ladonna V. $48,300.00 Total Claims & Warrants $331,154.60 Motion carried unanimously. O0o Meeting adjourned (10:35 a.m.). Kevin VanHooser, County Administrator By: Halee Turner, Administrative Assistant II Published in the Isanti-Chisago County STAR on March 28, 2019
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STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF ISANTI DISTRICT COURT TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT CIVIL DIVISION Case Type: Condemnation Court File No. 30-CV-19-155 County of Isanti, a governmental subdivision, Petitioner, vs. Kathry J. Herman; David M. Clough, Michael Kendle and Kelly Kendle, Sean R. Wilber; Donald F. Palme and Mary Jane Palme, Barry G. Ramage, Jr. and Judy L. Ramage, Todd W. Steinberg and Rebecca L. Steinberg, Respondents.
NOTICE OF PETITION IN THE MATTER OF THE CONDEMNATION FOR IMPROVEMENT OF ISANTI COUNTY STATE AID HIGHWAY NO.5 TO: Kathry J. Herman, David M. Clough, Michael Kendle, Kelly Kendle, Sean R. Wilber, Donald F. Palme, Mary Jane Palme, Barry G. Ramage, Jr., Judy L. Ramage, Todd W. Steinberg and Rebecca Steinberg PLEASE TAKE NOTICE of the above-entitled action in the matter of the condemnation of certain lands described in the Petition attached hereto for the right-of-way easement for Isanti County State Aid Highway 5, by Petitioner, County of Isanti, a governmental subdivision. Said Petition shall be heard by the District Court at the Courthouse in Cambridge, on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at 9:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as counsel can be heard. The Court shall be requested to order: 1) Approval of the Petition herein; 2) The appointment of commissioners to ascertain and report the amount of damages; 3) Approval of Petitioner’s Appraisal for deposit with the Court pursuant to Minnesota Statute § 117.042. Dated: March 4, 2019 Jeffrey R. Edblad Isanti County Attorney Attorney Registration 198572 555 18th Avenue SW Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-2253 Published in the Isanti-Chisago County STAR on March 14, 21, 28, 2019 _____________________________
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF ISANTI DISTRICT COURT TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT CIVIL DIVISION Case Type: Condemnation County of Isanti, a governmental subdivision, Petitioner, vs. Kathry J. Herman; David M. Clough, Michael Kendle and Kelly Kendle, Sean R. Wilber; Donald F. Palme and Mary Jane Palme, Barry G. Ramage, Jr. and Judy L. Ramage, Todd W. Steinberg and Rebecca L. Steinberg, Respondents.
PETITION IN THE MATTER OF THE CONDEMNATION FOR IMPROVEMENT OF ISANTI COUNTY STATE AID HIGHWAY NO.5 TO THE DISTRICT COURT, The Isanti County Board of Commissioners brings this Petition and respectfully alleges that the Petitioner, County of Isanti, is a duly constituted governmental subdivision of the State of Minnesota. I. That this proceeding is taken pursuant to law in the name of and on behalf of Isanti County, State of Minnesota, by Jeffrey R. Edblad, Isanti County Attorney, at the request of the Board of Commissioners of Isanti County. II. That the County of Isanti deems it necessary for public road purposes to obtain the lands herein described in fee title, together with all structures, trees, shrubs, grass and herbage on the property, herein to be taken, and to keep and have the exclusive control of same for use of the general public as part of the County State Aid Highway System. III. That said Isanti County Board of Commissioners has specifically directed by its Resolution of January 16, 2019, and numbered 1913-01 that said property hereinafter described be acquired through condemnation by eminent domain proceedings for the purpose of improvement of Isanti County State Aid
Highway No. 5. IV. That said Board is authorized by Minnesota Statutes § 162.02, Subdivision 5, to acquire rights by eminent domain for this purpose and to proceed pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 117. V. That the location and the description of the needed property of the abovenamed Respondents’ land are as appears in Isanti County Right-ofWay Plat No. 24; available for review upon request at the Isanti County Highway Department or the Isanti County Attorney’s Office. That the foregoing described lands to be taken in these proceedings are situated in Isanti County, Minnesota, and the names of all persons appearing of record are known to Petitioner to be owners of said land or interested therein, including all of whom your Petitioner has been able, by investigation and inquiry to discover, together with the nature of the ownership of each as nearly as can be ascertained, are as follows: A) Parcel No. 4 of Isanti County Right-of-Way Plat No. 24 NAME INTEREST Kathry J. Herman Fee Owner 9341 County Road 5 NW Princeton, MN 55371 B) Parcel No. 19B of Isanti County Right-of-Way Plat No. 24 NAME INTEREST David M. Clough of Fee Owner Everett, Washington C) Parcel No. 21 of Isanti County Right-of-Way Plat No. 24 NAME INTEREST Michael Kendle and Fee Owners Kelly Kendle 30345 County Road 5 NW Princeton, MN 55371 D) Parcel No. 31 of Isanti County Right-of-Way Plat No. 24 NAME INTEREST Sean R. Wilber Fee Owner 9220 County Road 5 NW Princeton, MN 55371 E) Parcel No. 33 of Isanti County Right-of-Way Plat No. 24 NAME INTEREST Donald F. Palme and Fee Owners Mary Jane Palme 9084 County Road 5 NW Princeton, MN 55371 F) Parcel No. 34 of Isanti County Right-of-Way Plat No. 24 NAME INTEREST Barry G. Ramage, Jr. Fee Owners and Judy L. Ramage 9012 County Road 5 NW Princeton, MN 55371 G) Parcel No. 39 of Isanti County Right-of-Way Plat No. 24 NAME INTEREST Todd W. Steinberg and Fee Owners Rebecca L. Steinberg 30395 Tiger Street NW Princeton, MN 55371 VI. That by certified letter dated February 28, 2019, Petitioner notified Respondents of its intent to take early possession of said parcels on July 8, 2019, and would be prepared to deposit with the Court, the amount of its approved appraisals, all pursuant to and in accordance with Minnesota Statute § 117.042. WHEREFORE, your Petitioner prays: 1) That it be adjudged that the public use requires the condemnation of the real property herein described. 2) That it be further adjudged that Petitioner is entitled to take and hold such property for the public use herein specified. 3) That commissioners of appraisal be appointed by this Court to ascertain the compensation to be made to the owners of the said property and all persons interested therein. 4) That Petitioner be entitled to early possession of the parcels upon compliance and in accordance with Minnesota Statutes § 117.042. 5) That Petitioner have such other and further relief as the Court shall deem just and equitable. Dated: February 28, 2019 Jeffrey R. Edblad Isanti County Attorney Attorney Registration 198572 555 18th Avenue SW Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 689-2253 Published in the Isanti-Chisago County STAR on March 14, 21, 28, 2019
COURTS STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF ISANTI DISTRICT COURT TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 30-PR-19-22 In Re: Estate of Ruth J. Petersen, Decedent NOTICE OF AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL PROBATE OF WILL
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It is Ordered and Notice is given that on April 16, 2019 at 9:00 a.m., a hearing will be held in this Court at 555 18th Avenue SW, Cambridge, MN 55008, Minnesota, for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the decedent’s Will dated June 17, 2016, and for the appointment of Harriet E. Dressel, whose address is 6607 Toberg St., P.O. Box 22, Bock, Minnesota 56313, and Connie K. Jensen, whose address is 23-6 103rd Ave., P.O. Box 544, Braham, Minnesota 55006, as personal representatives of the estate of the decedent in an unsupervised administration. Any objections to the petition must be raised at the hearing or filed with the Court prior to the hearing. If the petition is proper and no objections are filed or raised, the personal representatives will be appointed with the full power to administer the estate, including the power to collect all assets; pay all legal debts, claims, taxes, and expenses; sell real and personal property; and do all necessary acts for the estate. Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the decedent’s estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred. BY THE COURT Dated: 3/13/2019 Brosnahan, Amy (Judge) Judge of District Court Dated: 3/13/2019 Tracy Gullerud Court Administrator Clark A. Joslin (MN# 52802) Joslin & Moore Law Offices, P.A. 221 NW 2nd Ave. Cambridge, Minnesota 55008 Telephone: (763) 689-4101 Facsimile: (763) 689-9794 Published in the Isanti-Chisago County STAR on March 21, 28, 2019
FORECLOSURE 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.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That Default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: 03/19/2007 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $121,600.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Colleen A. Johnson, an unmarried woman MORTGAGEE: National City Mortgage a division of National City Bank DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: 03/23/2007 as Document No. 1051 in the Office of the County Registrar of Titles in Isanti County, Minnesota. TAX PARCEL I.D. NO.: 140410460 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: That part of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 2, Township 37, Range 23, Isanti County, Minnesota and also being a part of Lot 19 and Lot 23, Auditor’s Subdivision Number 2, City of Braham, Isanti County, Minnesota described as follows: Commencing at the Southwest corner of the Northwest Quarter of said Section 2; thence Easterly on the South line of said Northwest Quarter on an assumed bearing of South 89 degrees 08 minutes 48 seconds East a distance of 812.70 feet to the Easterly right of way of Ferndale Drive South as shown on the plat of Nelson and Peterson Addition and Olind Addition, according to the recorded plats thereof, Isanti County, Minnesota; thence North 41 degrees 35 minutes 35 seconds East along said Easterly right of way of Ferndale Drive South a distance of 403.60 feet to the North line of Outlot A, of said Olind Addition; thence South 60 degrees 57 minutes 59 seconds East along said North line a distance of 151.06 feet to an angle point in said line; thence North 27 degrees 06 minutes 46 seconds East along the Westerly line of said Outlot A a distance of 262.00 feet to the most Northerly corner of said Outlot A; thence South 75 degrees 06 minutes 23 seconds East, along the most Northerly line of said Outlot A a distance of 77.34 feet to the point of beginning of the property to be described; thence continuing South 75 degrees 06 minutes 23 seconds East along said most Northerly line a distance of 167.66 feet; thence North 08 degrees 30 minutes 55 seconds East a distance of 138.23 feet; thence
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FROM PUBLIC NOTICES, PAGE 17 North 78 degrees 25 minutes 05 seconds West a distance of 161.30 feet, more or less to the intersection of a line bearing North 10 degrees 59 minutes 46 seconds East from said Point of beginning; thence South 10 degrees 59 minutes 46 seconds West a distance of 128.36 feet, more or less, to said point of beginning. A.P.N. 14-041-0460 Torrens Certificate No. CPT67.0 STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 509 511 Central Drive W, Braham, MN 55006 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Isanti LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR: National City Mortgage a division of National City Bank RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: PNC Mortgage, a Division of PNC Bank, N.A. THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE: $111,276.63 AS OF 03/14/2019. THAT no action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; that there has been compliance with all pre-foreclosure notice and acceleration requirements of said mortgage, and/or applicable statutes. Pursuant to the power of sale contained in said Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreclosed, and the mortgaged premises will be sold by the Sheriff of Isanti County, Minnesota at public auction as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: 05/09/2019 at 10:00am PLACE OF SALE: Isanti County Sheriff’s Office, 2440 S Main St, Cambridge, MN 55008 to pay the debt then secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any actually paid by the mortgagee, on the premises and the costs and disbursements allowed
by law. The time allowed by law for redemption by said Mortgagor(s) or Mortgagor’s personal representatives or assigns is six (6) months. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. §580.30 or redeemed under Minn. Stat. §580.23, the mortgagor must vacate the mortgaged property by 11:59 p.m. on 11/09/2019, or the next business day if 11/09/2019 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: NONE 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 MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Publication to begin the week of: 03/10/2019 - 03/16/2019 PNC Bank, National Association, successor by merger to National City Mortgage, a division of National City Bank, Mortgagee/Mortgagee Assignee The Sayer Law Group, P.C., By Brian G. Sayer, Attorney for Mortgagee/ Mortgagee Assignee 925 E 4th St., Waterloo, IA 50703 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Published in the Isanti-Chisago County STAR on March 14, 21, 28,
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NOTICES NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING Notice is hereby given that Cambridge Business Development Company will hold its Annual Meeting on Monday April 22, 2019 at 6:00 PM at Cambridge City Hall - Council Chambers, 300 Third Ave NE, Cambridge, MN 55008. Eric Wiltrout Secretary Published in the Isanti-Chisago County STAR on March 7, 14, 21, 28, April 4, 11, 2019 _____________________________
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9:30 a.m. in the Isanti County Board Room of the Isanti County Government Center, 555 18th Avenue SW, Cambridge, MN 55008, to consider amending the zoning from Agriculture/Residential to Business for the property described as the W ½ of the SW ¼ of the NE ¼ of Section 20, Township 35, Range 23, Christopher Gagnon. A full copy of this proposed rezoning can be viewed on the county website @ http://www.co.isanti. mn.us and/or the County Auditor’s Office. By order of the Isanti County Board of Commissioners this 20th day of March, 2019. Kevin VanHooser County Administrator Published in the Isanti-Chisago County STAR on March 28, 2019 _____________________________
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This is notice of intent to sell property located in storage unit B36 at Cambridge Self Storage. If Jeff Stine does not pay the balance in full by 9:00 AM CST on Friday, April 5, 2019, an online auction will be held with www. storageauctions.net on Monday, April 8, 2019, at 10:00 AM. This unit appears to contain household items. Published in the Isanti-Chisago County STAR on March 21, 28, 2019
PUBLIC HEARINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ISANTI COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Isanti County Board of Commissioners has scheduled a public hearing on Wednesday, April 17, 2019, at
The Isanti County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on Thursday, April 11, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. in the County Board Room of the Isanti County Government Center, 555 - 18th Avenue SW, Cambridge, MN 55008 to consider the following requests: 1. The request of Wayde Nelson, 3334 Bay Shore Circle NW, Isanti, MN 55040, to construct a garage with less than the required setback from the side property line. Legal description is Lots 43-45, Rose Acres of Section 5, Township 34, Range 24, Stanford Township. 2. The request of Wayne Thovson, 21553 County Road 15, Elk River, MN 55330, to construct a porch addition to an existing dwelling with less than the required setback from the road right of way of a Township Road. Legal description is Lots 15 & 16 of Mattimores Shores of Section 26, Township 36, Range 25, Wyanett
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The following felony charges were filed in Isanti County Court on March 18-22, 2019. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
The following felony charges were filed in Chisago County Court on March 18-22, 2019. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Tanner James Porter, (DOB 03/16/2000), of Isanti, was charged March 19 with 2nd degree assault - dangerous weapon; 3rd degree assault -substantial bodily harm. Tad Carroll Demmon, (DOB 12/05/1965), of Cambridge, was charged March 20 with traffic DWI - operate motor vehicle under influence of alcohol. Robert Gordon Enga Jr., (DOB 09/29/1957), of Cambridge, was charged March 20 with 1st degree drugs - possess 50 grams or more - cocaine or methamphetamine; felon convicted crime of violence - firearm or ammunition violation. Clint Lavelle Hoyhtya, (DOB 04/13/1995), of Minnetonka, was charged March 21 with possession of burglary or theft tools. Tara Marie Mueller, (DOB 05/08/1981), of St. Cloud, was charged March 21 with threats of violence. Joshua Robert Wetterling, (DOB 09/23/1976), of Stanchfield, was charged March 22 with 5th degree - possess schedule 1, 2, 3, 4 - not small amount marijuana. Jack Leonard Williams, (DOB 07/23/1968), (no city given), was charged with domestic assault - by strangulation.
Donovan DeWayne Umstead, (DOB 10/22/1990), of Wills Point, Texas, was charged March 18 with fugitive from justice from other state. William Thomas Scott, (DOB 11/02/1983), of Cut and Shoot, Texas, was charged March 18 with 5th degree drugs - possess schedule 1, 2, 3, 4 - not small amount marijuana. Zakaria Abdinasser Yusuf, (DOB 11/24/1988), of Stillwater, was charged March 18 with 4th degree assault - correction employee/ probation officer/prosecutor/judge - intentionally transfers bodily fluids. Jillian Rachelle Oakgrove, (DOB 06/07/1978), of North Branch, was charged March 18 with two counts of domestic assault - felony. Amanda Marie Greer, (DOB 09/18/1986), of North Branch, was charged March 18 with 2nd degree assault - dangerous weapon. Andrew Carl Dibucci, (DOB 11/20/1996), of Chisago City, was charged March 20 with 5th degree drugs - possess schedule 1, 2, 3, 4 - not small amount marijuana. Jaxx James Erickson, (DOB 11/16/1999), of Forest Lake, was charged March 22 with 5th degree drugs - possess schedule 1, 2, 3, 4 - not small amount marijuana.
Township. 3. The request of Chris Holmgren and Lisa York, 1017 Cypress Street S., Cambridge, MN 55008, to construct an addition to the attached garage (20’ x 38’) with an upper level with less than the required setback from the road right of way of a Township Road and with less than the required setback from the holding tank. Legal description is Lots, 4,5 & 6, Block C of Aud Sub Div 14 (Spec Lake Point) of Section 25, Township 36, Range 25, Wyanett Township. 4. The request of Leroy Chermak, 655 East Montana Street, St. Paul, MN 55106, to instill a building entitlement to a property that was created after the lot of record date of February 10, 1982, and to vary the Isanti County Zoning Ordinance, Section 6, Agricultural/Residential District, #2, Permitted Uses, #19 E & F requirements for private access drives. Legal description is Pt Govt Lot 2 of Section 9, Township 35, Range 22, North Branch Township. 5. The request of Keith and Linda Fluth, 37958 Variolite Street NW, Dalbo, MN 55017, to vary the maximum length for a cul-de-sac in a proposed subdivision. Legal description is Pt of Govt Lots 5 & 6; the SW ¼ of the NW ¼ fct of Section 33, Township 37, Range 25, Dalbo Township. Trina Bergloff Isanti County Zoning Administrator Published in the Isanti-Chisago County STAR on March 28, 2019 _____________________________
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Isanti County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday, April 11, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in the County Board Room of the Isanti County Government Center, 555 - 18th Avenue SW, Cambridge, MN 55008 to consider the following
requests: 1. The request of Thomas and Barbara Vogtlin, 6942 Crown Circle NW, St. Francis, MN 55070 to present a preliminary plat of Vogtlin Addition. Legal description is the E ½ of the SW ¼ fct. of Section 10, Township 34, Range 25, Stanford Township. 2. The request of Jason & Michelle Kopp and Dan & Lisa Reintjes, 30334 Heather Street, Isanti, MN 55040, to present a preliminary plat of Kopps Addition II. Legal description is Outlot A & B Kopp’s Addition & Lot 2, Block 2, Hagemeister Addition of Section 16, Township 35, Range 24 and the E ½ of the SW ¼ of the NW ¼ of Section 27, Township 35, Range 24, Bradford Township. 3. The request of James and Carolyn Zaccone, 27667 Bay Shore Drive NW, Isanti, MN 55040 and Douglas W. Johnson, 8620 277th Avenue NE, North Branch, MN 55056 to present a preliminary plat of Kozy Oaks Kamp 2. Legal description is Lots 1 and 2, Block 1 of Kozy Oaks Kamp of Section 2, Township 34, Range 22, Oxford Township. 4. The request of Robert and Sharon Steffen, 3304 421st Avenue NW, Ogilvie, MN 56358, to present a preliminary plat of Katie’s Place. Legal description is Pt E ½ of the SW ¼, lying North of the South 1970.6’ thereof of Section 12, Township 37, Range 25, Dalbo Township. 5. The request of Keith Chmielewski, 5788 269th Avenue NE, Isanti, MN 55040, for an Interim Use Permit for an extended home occupation conducted within an accessory structure for the storage of display fireworks. Legal description is the E ½ of the NE ¼ of the NE ¼ of Section 7, Township 34, Range 22, Oxford Township. Trina Bergloff Isanti County Zoning Administrator Published in the Isanti-Chisago County STAR on March 28, 2019
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HIGHWAY LABORERS SEASONAL Chisago County has openings for Highway Seasonal Laborers in the Public Works Department. Duties Include: Operating a variety of mowing equipment on building grounds and county road ditches, maintenance and repair activities, performing roadway maintenance work involving patching and brushing, and other duties as assigned. Desired Qualifications: Experience in operation of light equipment, must be at least 18 years old and possess a valid driver’s license, must be able to work outdoors in the heat. Deadline: April 12, 2019. $15 per hour. Monday-Thursday 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Apply at www.chisagocounty.us or call 651-213-8869 to have an application mailed.
CORRECTIONS OFFICER We are seeking to fill a FT position to provide care and supervision of inmates housed in the jail facility. Other duties involved are transporting inmates, juveniles, and mentally ill; performing all intake procedures for incoming prisoners; supervising the daily housing area and periodically must subdue prisoners. Prior knowledge of jailing procedures, law enforcement or criminal justice background is a plus but not required. We will train qualified individuals. Must be willing and able to work a variety of assigned shifts. Must be able to perform CPR and emergency first aid. $21.31 to $25.59 DOQ. Closes 4/12/2019. Apply at www.chisagocounty.us.
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OFFICE SUPPORT SPECIALIST LAND SERVICES DIVISION FULL TIME Chisago County has a FT opening for an Office Support Specialist in the Land Services Division. Duties include providing clerical and professional planning and zoning administrative assistance; maintaining land use, zoning and other files; providing front reception and general clerical, customer support, and building permit intake; other duties as assigned. Desired Qualifications: Graduation from high school or equivalent; minimum 2 year post-secondary education or equivalent clerical/office experience; general knowledge of planning/zoning OR 3-4 years of relevant experience; Ability to use office equipment and programs. Deadline: April 12, 2019. $16.02 - $21.82 per hour DOQ. Apply at www.chisagocounty.us or call 651-213-8869 to have an application mailed.
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Chisago County has an opening for a FT Land Services Coordinator. Duties Include: administration of the county’s physical planning program, comprehensive plan, local plans, and other land and water resources division processes for the County; participation with local and state units of government and general public; serves as advisory role to the Director on affiliated water resources, parks, solid waste, and carries out direct coordination of assigned land and water resources division staff ; other duties as assigned. Desired Qualifications: bachelor’s degree in planning or related field; 5 years of planning/zoning experience; MA in planning or related field OR 3 years of additional experience may be substituted. Deadline: April 12, 2019. $30.12 - $41.42 per hour DOQ. Apply at www.chisagocounty. us or call 651-213-8869 to have an application mailed.
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Homes in Hugo, Dellwood, White Bear, Wyoming, North Branch, Harris, Stanchfield, Pine City, Brook Park $250 Sign on Bonus Starting wages range $12.00 to $17.00/hr. Weekend differentials, Overnight differentials Year-end bonus Paid training Medical, Dental, 401(k), Paid Personal Leave We have full-time, part-time, and relief positions available Community Living Options provides 24-hour residential care and supervision to adults and children with intellectual developmental disabilities, mental health and medical challenges. For interview call Polly @ 651-237-1087 or email: Trainer@clomail.com Apply online at CLO-MN.com
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Nursing
AA/EOE/Vets/Disabled
ISANTI-CHISAGO
We are a AA/EOE/Vets/Disabled Employer
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This position will work 36-48 hours per pay period and be responsible for data entry in the Business Office and transporting residents to planned activities.
Open Interviews
Please see website for more information and job descriptions www.ecumen.org/careers or call Amy @ 651-237-3055
Dietary
Now Hiring Direct Support Professionals
$$$ Progressive Sign-On Bonus $$$
Looking for kind and caring staff to assist us in our fun and laid-back social environment. No physical cares or restraining actions required. Offering a competitive hourly wage, paid training, annual bonus, and a $500.00 new hire bonus. Now hiring for PM Shifts 3:00pm – 10:15pm and Awake Overnight Shifts 10:00pm – 7:30am with rotating weekends. Please call to discuss these opportunities! (651) 277 - 7777
Call 763-689-1181 or go to countystar.com - click on Classifieds, place an ad!
Eastwood Senior Living is managed by St. Clare Living Community of Mora
Call 763-689-1181 or visit countystar.com
We have a newly created position. AP Clerk/Transportation Assistant requiring NAR certification and possess or ability to obtain CDL License.
FT and PT positions available. FREE NAR CLASSES and a SIGN ON BONUS. Offering competitive wages and benefits.
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Progressive Living Solutions is a local North Branch residential adult foster care provider supporting high functioning adults with mental illness and other disabilities.
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Nursing Superheroes North Branch
“A Senior Community & Life Enrichment Center”
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Refuse Route Drivers
We have added new routes & need more local drivers for our Ramsey Team! We want CDL Drivers that can drive LOCAL routes & be HOME every night. SAFETY focused work environment. STABLE industry=stable work. 52 hrs. average per week. 401(k) match + other great benefits. Over 90% of our drivers come from current employee referrrals!
$4,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!
MARCH 28, 2019
Apply online at www.WasteConnections.com
Waste Connections is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veterans)
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SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT AIDE We are seeking to fill a FT position to provide services to custodial and non-custodial parents who may or may not be on public assistance by assisting them in the enforcement of court orders for child support, medical support, child care support and spousal maintenance obligations. The position will uphold the related laws of the State of MN. $16.69 to $22.77 per hour DOQ. Must be Merit System Eligible. Plus 3 years of increasingly responsible clerical experience or experience in work with the public. Closing date is 4/5/19. Testing must be completed by 4/7/19. Apply at: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/mnmeritsystem/default.cfm
AGING AND DISABILITIES TEAM LEAD/WAIVER COORDINATOR FULL TIME
Chisago County has an opening for a FT Aging and Disabilities Team Lead/ Waiver Coordinator. Duties Include: providing case management duties to disabled persons and elderly; conducting screenings and reviews; obtaining assistance for recipients; evaluating need for legal representation; maintaining case records; providing Social Service to persons and agencies; other duties as assigned. Desired Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, sociology, nursing, Vocational rehabilitation, or related field and 2 years of professional case work for a disability population OR Master’s degree in related field listed above and six months of professional case work for a disability population preferred. Deadline: April 12, 2019. $26.86 - $36.84 per hour DOQ. Applicants must submit a Merit System Application at https://www. governmentjobs.com/careers/mnmeritsystem and click on Job Posting 12417. Exam must be completed no later than midnight April 15, 2019.
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MARCH 28, 2019
Where to Find the Best Real Estate & Agent Call one of the best agents in the area to buy or sell your home!
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