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Hopes for splash pad flow on BY BILL STICKELS III EDITOR@COUNTYSTAR.COM
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Would this be considered bribing an officer? Athena Schoen (in blue) and Alette Schoen (in pink) feed an apple core to one of the Isanti County Mounted Patrol’s horses during “Celebrate Isanti” on Saturday, Aug. 17, in Bluebird Park. See page 9 for more photos from area events held last weekend.
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For a while, it appeared like the prospect of Cambridge building a public splash pad had gone as dry as a small creek during the drought season. Despite a still-higher price tag than expected, however, the Cambridge city council has decided to keep at least a trickle of hope for still building one. During the recent National Night Out event, the city produced a display with some specifics about a possible splash pad and asked attendees to fill answer up to five survey questions on the topic. Those questions were: 1. Would you prefer one larger splash pad or a few smaller ones in different locations? 2. Which play features do you like best (based on provided images)? 3. Is having a splash pad a high enough priority to spend $660,000? 4. Thoughts on location? 5. Other comments/suggestions? While community development director Marcia Westover admitted that logistics at National Night Out prevented them from obtaining solid feedback, with most people only answering one of the five questions, the responses were positive enough
to plan to try again during Customer Appreciation Day on Sept. 13. For that event, the board will be adjusted a little to make it easier for people to give feedback. The booth with the display is tentatively set to be located at the vacant lot across Main Street from the movie theatre.
SPLASH PAD SPECIFICS City administrator Lynda Woulfe told the council during a special meeting on Aug. 19 that based on previous research and recommendations, there are a few specifics that will most likely be part of the potential splash pad. The size has been set at 80x50 feet, which is 10 feet shorter and narrower than the original concept brought before the council back in June. That decrease in size has also caused the cost to be reduced a bit to $660,000, compared to the original estimates of $750,000-$860,000. However, even at that lower amount, the building of the splash pad would be contingent on finding outside money sources, such as the sale of city-owned property. The cost also includes the construction of bathrooms, which Woulfe confirmed was mandatory, but those SEE SPLASH PAD, PAGE 8
Young Isanti County woman takes to the skies BY MEGAN BERGMAN NEWS@COUNTYSTAR.COM
Parents often encourage their children to follow their dreams. Telling them if they work hard enough they can achieve anything – the sky’s the limit. For one former Cambridge resident, the sky was where she looked to follow her dream. Hannah Beaufeaux, 19, a Cambridge-Isanti swim team alumna, obtained her pilot’s license this August after completing her license requirements. CHILDHOOD DREAM TAKES FLIGHT Mesmerized by the love of flying at an early age, Beaufeaux never lost that sparkle of excitement getting on an airplane and taking off. “My family has always traveled around, so I’ve always
loved that,” she said, “and I’ve always liked airplanes. Every time we would fly as a family, my dad and I would sit next to each other by the window, and he would explain what was going on like, ‘This is the prop on the wing, and this is why that is lifting up.’” As the years went on and more flights came and went, her interest in flying began to take flight. With the encouragement of her dad on one of their family trips, they asked the captain if he would show them the cockpit and talk about flying. “One time we were coming back from the Cayman Islands, I think,” Beaufeaux said, “and my dad was like, ‘Let’s go talk to the pilot.’ I wish I had his name, but he kind of inspired me and got me interested even more.” Lifting off from that inspira-
tional high, Beaufeaux and her family sought out the Anoka County airport so she could experience a flight in a smaller capacity. It was then she knew that she truly loved to fly. DREAM BECOMES REALITY Beaufeaux knew she wanted to become a pilot and needed guidance on where to start. The family reached out to local flight school, Twin Cities Flight Training. “We talked to Paul, the owner of the flight school,” Beaufeaux said, “and he told us about the process and our options and what other schools were out there.” Deciding to stay local, she enrolled in the program when she was of age at 17 years old. In the spring of 2017, books SEE PILOT, PAGE 8
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‘The Voice’ ďŹ nalist to speak at Women’s Empowerment Luncheon CONTRIBUTED FAMILY PATHWAYS
Local women are invited to attend the third annual Women’s Empowerment Luncheon titled “Making Fearless Choices,� hosted by Family Pathways on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Maranatha Assembly of God, 24799 Forest Blvd., Forest Lake. The annual benefit celebrates the empowerment and camaraderie of
women across East Central Minnesota and western Wisconsin, while raising money to support those working to end the violence in their lives and stabilize their families. The keynote speaker will be Kat Perkins who competed on season 6 of NBC’s “The Voice� and finished as a Top 4 finalist. Since then she has performed worldwide in over 10 countries and almost all 50 states, sharing
her message of being fearless and inspiring others through the power of music. She is a nationally recognized motivational speaker, world-touring entertainer, humanitarian and founder of her own nonprofit organization. Attendees must be ages 15 and up. There is no charge to attend, but registration is required online at www.familypathways.org. A fundraising request will be made to benefit Family Pathways.
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Discounted tickets are now on sale for the North Branch Area Education Foundation’s annual fundraiser, the Perfect 10 Gala, to be held Saturday, Oct. 12, at Spirit River Community Center in Isanti. The fundraiser supports the NBAEF mission, “dedicated to enhancing opportunities to achieve excellence for students of North Branch Area Public Schools ISD-138.� The evening begins at 5 p.m. with a social hour, silent auction and raffles followed by 6:30 p.m. dinner and live auctions. The event will conclude with live entertainment from The Cat’s Pajamas, a five-person a cappella group that has been touring around the world since 2005 and has recently been featured on “America’s Got Talent� and season three of NBC’s “The SingOff.� The group has raised over $120,000 for music education programs across the country with their Music In Schools tours. Tickets for the Perfect 10 Gala are $55 per person before Sept. 13, and $70 beginning Sept. 14. Over 250
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parents, community and business leaders attend this annual event. Since its formation in 2008, the North Branch Area Education Foundation has awarded over $312,000 in support to enhance programs not covered by traditional funding through local, state or federal sources. NBAEF has also established an Endowment Fund to continue this legacy into the future. In 2017, $15,000 was given in grants to the North Branch Area Public Schools for field trips, a new middle school sensory room, theatre production equipment and other digital and classroom educational tools. For more information on the North Branch Area Education Foundation and to order tickets for the Perfect 10 Gala, visit www.nbaef.org.
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Church, 37126 Hwy. 65 NE, Stanchfield, with BBQ at 4 p.m.; concert at 5 p.m. $10 ticket raises support for Reboot Combat Recovery ministry. Bring lawn chair. For info call 763-689-6987.
Donate Blood Take the opportunity to donate blood from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union, 1990 2nd Ave. SE, Cambridge. To learn more and make an appointment, visit www. redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-733-2767.
AUG 27 Concerts in the Park: Violin/Fiddle Concert for Kids
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A free Violin/Fiddle Concert for Kids will be performed by local musician Pierre Jacques Pleau at 7 p.m. at Central Park, North Branch, with food vendors, games, bouncy house and splash pad. At dusk the movie “Sing” will be shown. Bring own seating. In case of rain, event will move to Access Church.
Cambridge-Isanti Public Schools will hold its 21st annual New Teacher Luncheon 11:30 a.m. -12:55 p.m. at Spirit River Community Center, Isanti. Cost is $15; attendees may pay for teachers’ lunches also. Hosted by Rotary and North 65 Chamber. For info call 763-689-2505.
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Take the opportunity to donate blood from 12-6 p.m. at Chisago County Senior Center, 38790 6th Ave., North Branch. To learn more and make an appointment, visit www. redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-733-2767.
Trinity Lutheran Church is offering a free bag with three weekend lunches (plus granola bars, pudding cups, fruit snacks, fresh fruit) and children’s books to children from 3-6 p.m. every Wednesday thru Aug. 28 at 38460 Lincoln Trail, North Branch, and Stacy Lions Park on Stacy Trail. For info call 612-363-5072.
Cambridge Movies in the Park The free movie “Grease” will be shown at dusk in City Park, 810 2nd Ave. SW, Cambridge, with food trucks and free popcorn. Bring chair or blanket. In case of rain, check for postponement info at www.ci.cambridge.mn.us or “Cambridge City Hall, Minnesota” on Facebook.
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AUG 24-25 Disc Golf Tournament The 2nd annual Springvale Showdown #2 Disc Golf Tournament will be held Aug. 24-25 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily at Springvale County Park, 3361 Hwy. 95 NW, Cambridge, with singles Saturday, doubles Sunday. For info call Barry at 763-689-8220 or register at www.pdga.com/tour/ event/40677.
AUG 24 Cody James Fundraising Concert
Free information sessions on Medicare parts A-D, enrollment requirements, deadlines and fees, will be offered from 5-7 p.m. at Braham Event Center, 655 8th St. SW, on the last Wednesday of each month. Registration is required by calling the Senior Linkage Line at 1-800-333-2433.
AUG 29 Seniors Trip to State Fair Seniors are invited to grab a trip to the State Fair leaving at 8 a.m. from SAC’s Senior Center, 140 N. Buchanan St., Cambridge, returning by 4 p.m. Cost is $30. Call 763-689-6555 ASAP to reserve a spot.
offering will be taken to support Women’s Ministries. For information call 651-674-7047.
SEP 3 Tri-County DFL Senior Caucus The public is invited to the Tri-County DFL Senior Caucus meeting 12:30-2 p.m. at Vannelli’s by the Lake, 55 Lake St. S, Forest Lake, with speaker Ann Jones of Health Care for All Minnesota. For info call Sandy at 651-492-1149 or Jackie at 320-290-9540.
Historical Slides of Rush City Presentation The North Chisago Historical Society will view recently discovered slides of Rush City in 1954 at 7 p.m. at Rushseba Town Hall, 51533 Forest Blvd., Rush City. Open to all.
SEP 6 Senior Dance A senior dance will be held 1-4 p.m. at East Bethel Senior/Community Center, one mile east of Hwy. 65 on 221st Ave., with music by Michael Elsenpeter. $6 includes lunch. For info call 763434-9652.
North Branch Schools Open House The public is invited to a Grand Opening Celebration from 4-6 p.m. at North Branch Area Public Schools to tour and see renovations to the elementary, middle and high school buildings. For info call 651-674-1000.
SEP 7-8 Hay Days Grass Drags The 53rd annual Sno Barons Snowmobile Club Hay Days Grass Drags will be held Sept. 7-8 at 38740 Oriole Ave., North Branch, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. with snowmobile and ATV racing and other events, food, raffles, swap meet, vendors and more. For info visit haydays53.com.
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Oktoberfest The annual Oktoberfest will be held 4-8 p.m. at St. John’s German Lutheran Church, 900 Cty. Rd. 5 NW, Isanti, with brats, kraut, potato salad, apple crisp, beer. $20 at the door or $18 advance by calling 763-444-4261. Music by Riverbend Dutchmen. Raises funds for historic church upkeep.
SEP 8 Ostrom Family Band The Ostrom Family Band will be in concert at 6 p.m. at North Isanti Baptist Church, 2248 313th Ave. NE, Cambridge, with bluegrass music and clogging. Refreshments following; freewill offering. For info call 763-689-3576.
SEP 9 Donate Blood Take the opportunity to donate blood from 1:30-6:30 p.m. at First Lutheran Church, 1000 S. Jay Ave., Rush City. To learn more and make an appointment, visit www. redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-733-2767.
SEP 10 Minnesota Mammals Park Activity Children ages 2-5 and siblings are invited to “Minnesota Mammals” from 10-11:30 a.m. at River Bluff Preserve, 1111 Rum River Dr. SW, 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.
Family Law Clinic The Refuge Network will sponsor a free Family Law Clinic from 6-8 p.m. at Family Pathways main office, 6413 Oak St., North Branch, on basics of dissolution and custody, with a chance to speak to a lawyer. For more info call Maggie at 651-257-2890.
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Car & Truck Show The 14th Annual North Country Hillbillys Car & Truck Show will be held 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Braham Covenant Church, 508 Broadway Ave. N, with races, contests, vehicle show, kids’ activities. Bring nonperishable item for food shelf. For info call 320-492-4579 or 612-221-4295.
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Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts Workshop The Chisago Age Well Coalition will offer three free Dine & Discover events on “Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts”: 9 a.m. at Chisago County Senior Center, North Branch; noon at Chisago Lakes Library; 3:30 p.m. at Giese Memorial Library, Wyoming. Food
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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.
SEP 12 Memory Cafe 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.
SEP 13 Cambridge Customer Appreciation Day The 15th annual Customer Appreciation Event will be held 4-8 p.m. in downtown Cambridge with free food, cake and ice cream, two bands, classic car show, kids games, farmers market, scarecrow contest, business booths and prize drawings. For info visit north65chamber. com.
SEP 14 Cambridge City-Wide Garage Sales Cambridge will host its annual City-Wide Garage Sales with most starting at 8 a.m. Some sales begin earlier in the week. For info call North 65 Chamber at 763-689-2505.
SEP 17 Alzheimer’s Support Group The Alzheimer’s Support Group meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 10-11:30 a.m. at GracePointe Crossing Town Center, 1545 Riverhills Pkwy. NW, Cambridge, for caregivers, family and friends. For info contact Julie Tooker at 763-691-6166 or jtooker@ preshomes.org.
SEP 21 Fall Festival & Downhill Derby The 11th annual Fall Festival & Downhill Derby will be held from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, 1050 Southview Ave., Braham, with a fun run, kids’ activities, chili competition, downhill races, live music, food and more. For info call 763-267-3629 or visit Facebook event “Sts. Peter & Paul Fall Festival.”
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Chisago County Senior Center 38790 6th Avenue North Branch Isanti Senior Center 208½ 1st Ave. NW Isanti Monday, Aug. 26 - Hamburger on a bun, tomato & cucumber salad, coleslaw, spiced pears Tuesday, Aug. 27 - Chicken Cacciatore, scalloped potatoes, carrots, wheat bread, chocolate mousse Wednesday, Aug. 28 - Special of the Day Thursday, Aug. 29 - Hamburger rice hotdish, green beans, pineapple, wheat gread, gelatin poke cake Friday, Aug. 30 - Tuna noodle casserole, peas and carrots, lettuce salad w/ dressing, what bread, apple crisp w/topping North Branch Lunch: Mon.-Fri. 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Suggested Contribution: $4.25-8.00 For info and reservations call: 651-674-1956 Isanti Lunch: Mon-Fri. Serving at noon Suggested Contribution: $ 4.25 - $8 Reservation REQUIRED by 12:30 p.m. day before visit: Call 763-444-7539
SEP 25-29 North Branch Fall Harvest Festival The annual Fall Harvest Festival will be held Sept. 25-29 at locations in North Branch with an art, craft and commercial fair in Central Park, Kody’s Kids Corner with free activities, food for purchase. For info visit NorthBranchChamber. com.
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Being “un-Minnesotan” Recently, I saw a Twitter feed asking people to make the most “un-Minnesotan” statement. The answers were some of the typical not liking hot dish, calling pop “soda” or “coke,” among others. Well, here is mine, and this is the perfect time to reveal it: I’m not a big fan of the Minnesota State Fair. I’ve been there a number of times. Back many years ago I, along with my mom and dad, would annually take part in “the great Minnesota get-together.” And yeah, I found it okay. Worth a We would go through a bunch of Thousand the buildings and browse around, but most of the time, we weren’t too Words interested in buying anything, even with their “state fair discounts.” I Bill think mom and dad did pick up a few Stickels III smaller things, like maybe a shirt or something, but that’s about it. W ld pick i k up a number of the freebies, with one We would of the jokes being we wanted one of the big yardsticks we saw many people carrying, mostly because we could never find who was giving them away. And there were a few other things here or there that we didn’t mind if it was a blatant advertisement for who-knows-what, but hey, it was free and it might be useful. We also weren’t big food samplers. We pretty much stuck to the traditional corn dogs (but not pronto pups), greasy french fries, and of course, Sweet Martha’s Cookies. One time when I went with my sister, brother-in-law and one of his brothers, we did try the alligator (yep, tastes like chicken). But beyond that, we are pretty boring. I guess when you look at this, you could say part of the reason is we are cheap-skates. And truth be told, I wouldn’t totally disagree with you. If you compared the state fair to some other “vacation” day, sure, it’s not that expensive of an outing. But standing on its own, it seems rather pricey. I also don’t understand how people can make an entire day out of going to the state fair. Sure, I don’t mind browsing through many of the buildings, but we don’t stick around watching all those demonstrations. I do think it would be cool to watch one of the local newscasts, but the timing never seems to work out, and it seems to get a decent view, you have to plant yourself for a long time before it begins. In short, these reasons can be summed up as “not enough patience.” Add that to the “too cheap,” and I think you get a good idea of why I’m not a big fair-goer. The one exception to this is if there is a decent concert scheduled for the grandstand. We’ve gone to a number of those, with a vast majority being our hard rock, hair bands. But even for those, we pretty much go there an hour or two before the opening act, get the “mandatory” corn dog, browse through the Vikings, Wild and Twins booths, then hang around until the gates open, which isn’t really all that different from going to a stadium concert. I know that this opinion won’t be popular and is thoroughly un-Minnesotan, but it is what it is. Now excuse me while I crack open a pop while I make this tater tot hotdish. 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. Isanti-Chisago County Star is published every Thursday by Northstar Media, Inc., 930 Cleveland St. S., Cambridge, MN 55008. Periodicals postage paid at Cambridge, MN 55008. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Isanti-Chisago County Star, 930 Cleveland St. S., Cambridge, MN 55008
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Let’s count our blessings with Minnesota’s outdoor treasures BY RAY GILDOW NEWS@COUNTYSTAR.COM
As I was sitting and contemplating writing my next outdoor article with Max, my black lab, and constant outdoor walking partner, it occurred to me that the world is just getting overwhelmed with so much negative news that something needs to be written about all the great things we have to be thankful for. Let’s forget about politics, climate change, invasive species, insurance, hate and greed and pause to look around at what we sometimes fail to see. We live in a part of the world Guest blessed with water, an abundance of natural resources and a public Column that values these treasures. We have 67 state parks, nine recreRay ating areas, nine state waysides, Gildow 23 state trails for a total of 267,000 acres. Minnesota is the home of five national parks and 42,000,000 acres of state forests. The state has 11,842 lakes over 10 acres in size and some of the cleanest water in North America. Our air quality here too, for most of the year, is exceptional, and Minnesotans have long supported measures to keep our environment safe and clean. Yes, there are pressures to develop land, drain ditches, construct pipelines and reduce farmland, but there are checks and balances that are in play that give thoughtful discussion to policies that impact those decisions. Minnesota has an abundance of wildlife, lakes that are still great for fishing, woods that are alive with deer and squirrels, and an array of songbirds that is second to none. Then there are the moose, the northern elk herd,
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black bears, turkeys, eagles, hawks and lightning bugs – yes, lightning bugs – which are really beetles, but not seen in most parts of the world! In Minnesota, it is possible to jump in the car and drive for a short distance in any direction and see all these wonderful resources – resources that perhaps are taken for granted when they should be celebrated and appreciated more often. There have been a number of recent studies that indicate that people who take just a few hours a week to spend outdoors have a healthier life than those who choose not to do that. It could be a walk down your local road or a short bike ride through the woods or a trip to the local park. Who knew that could really be healthy? So, take some time to stop and think about all the wonderful things we have in our lives to be thankful for and share those thoughts with others. We live in a special place – get outside and enjoy the marvel of our outdoors. And oh, by the way, be sure and check for ticks when you get back in the house. Ray Gildow is a northern Minnesota fishing guide and outdoor writer.
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Is all social media use bad for preteens? Q: What tips do you have for parents to ensure kids have positive experiences online?
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With the start of a new school year right around the corner, many parents may be asking themselves if their kids spent too much time online this summer. But is all social media use bad? Marguerite Ohrtman, assistant teaching professor in the College of Education and Human Development and president of the Minnesota School Counselor Association, answers questions about kids’ social media use and what parents can do to promote positive experiences online.
Prof. Ohrtman: The first step is to know what your children are doing online. Communicate regularly about what sites are being used; show kids what privacy settings are and how to use them; and model appropriate online behavior (e.g., what you post and “like” online). I think when parents and guardians assume children have good online boundaries, kids can get themselves into negative situations.
Q: What social media sites are “the kids using today?”
Prof. Ohrtman: For this particular project, we researched elementary students’ perceptions in the Twin Cities, as well as Ankeny, Iowa, schools. We plan to replicate the study in more schools this fall. We shared the results — specifically which social media platforms students are using as well as their potential to positively affect kids’ social capital — with school counselors in those districts. In addition, we presented at the Minnesota School Counselor Association Conference last spring and at the American School Counselor Association Annual Conference this summer. It’s our hope that these findings will help school counselors guide kids and their parents in building healthy online relationships.
Prof. Ohrtman: In a recent study, we explored what social media platforms fourth graders were using. We found that YouTube was the most popular, but Snapchat and Instagram were also used frequently by preadolescents. Students are using these vehicles to connect with others — whether on a larger social scale or one-onone. Children and teens may not use Facebook like their parents and guardians, but, like adults, they are looking for creative ways to interact with the world around them. Q: We hear a lot about the negative influences of social media. What can kids gain from socializing online? Prof. Ohrtman: We are finding that students are able to expand their social circle. Elementary school students in our study who use YouTube reported it gives them the ability to expand their social network to individuals with life experiences that might differ from their own (bridging). Those who use Snapchat told us it deepened their one-on-one relationships (bonding). In addition, we found participants were using social media when they were lonely. This suggests that social media helps students connect with others. Lastly, we found no significant difference in emotional intelligence
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Viking Vittles is a food backpack program led by Trinity Lutheran Church of North Branch. It provides a bag of food every Friday to any student in Sunrise River School, Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) or Phoenix Academy who signs up to participate. Each bag will contain two breakfast items, two lunch items and two snacks. The goal of the program is to help food insecure families stretch their food budget. The church is asking area businesses, community organizations, churches and individuals to help support these children who may otherwise go hungry when they are not in school. Financial donations should be sent to Family Pathways, 6413 Oak St., North Branch, MN 55056 with a note that it is for Viking Vittles. Contributors may also hold a food drive or donate excess garden produce, and Family Pathways will credit $1 per pound to the program – just be sure to tell them it is for Viking Vittles. Questions can be directed to outreach@trinitynorthbranch. org. Here’s a
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scores between social media users and non-users. This contradicts some media reports that social media could contribute to hyperactivity and peer problems. Q: What activities/interactions do elementary school-age children typically enjoy participating in online? Prof. Ohrtman: From our findings, elementary school children enjoy watching videos on YouTube, but also want the immediate interaction that Snapchat provides. For many children and adolescents, social media is a way to build an online identity. This identity may be a lot like who they present as in person, but it can also represent who they want to be. Social media can give children a voice in a world where, often times, their voice is not heard.
Marguerite Ohrtman, Ph.D., is an assistant teaching professor in the College of Education and Human Development at the University of Minnesota and president of the Minnesota School Counselors Association. Dr. Ohrtman works in the Department of Educational Psychology’s counseling and student personnel psychology program where she trains and conducts research with future school, higher education and mental health counselors.
Use extra caution as kids head back to school fully for children on sidewalks and in crosswalks before proceeding.
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As thousands of students across Minnesota get ready to start the 2019-2020 school year, AAA reminds motorists to be aware of increased child pedestrian activity and traffic congestion in and around neighborhoods and school zones. “AAA urges drivers to allow extra time for their morning commute,” said Mark Peterson, Minnesota spokesman for AAA. “Use extreme caution when driving through neighborhoods or school zones where children are present, and always avoid distractions that take your mind and eyes off of the roadway.” AAA also wants to remind motorists about the importance of respecting school bus operators and the precious cargo they are transporting. “It may be tempting to drive around a stopped school bus, but not only is it dangerous, it’s against the law,” Peterson said. “In Minnesota, not stopping when approaching or overtaking a school bus which has its stop lights on and the stop arm extended is unlawful and could result in a hefty fine. The only exception occurs when approaching a school bus in the opposite direction on a roadway divided by a median.” SAFETY TIPS AAA offers other helpful tips to keep children safe this school year: Plan ahead. Leave early for your destination and build in extra time anticipating there will be traffic congestion near school zones. If needed, consider modifying your route. Backing up. The dangers of the morning commute begin the moment motorists start backing out of driveways. Always look for children and be aware that some young pedestrians may be small enough to be hidden in vehicle blind spots. This is especially true for those driving vans, sport utility vehicles, and pickup trucks. Follow the speed limit. School zone speed limits are purposefully set low. Children are unpredictable and may have difficulty gauging the distance and speed of an approaching car. Be alert to variable speed signs that post lower lim-
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its during certain hours when children are typically present. In Minnesota, fines for speeding are doubled in some school zones. Buckle up. Since Minnesota has a primary seat belt law, everyone must buckle up. Parents and carpoolers who drive children to/from school are reminded to use the proper child safety seat, booster seat or seatbelt, based on the child’s age and size. Minnesota law states all children under age 8 must ride in a federally approved car seat or booster car seat for booster seat unless the child is 4’9” or taller. It is recommended that all infants and toddlers should ride in a rear-facing seat for as long as possible. All other passengers eight years of age or older should ride safety secured using a safety belt.
Look for AAA School Safety Patrollers. With over 654,000 AAA School Safety Patrollers in 34,500 schools across the country, they’re a sure sign you’re approaching a school zone. Slow down and be prepared to stop.
Come to a complete stop at stop signs. Research shows that more than one third of drivers roll through stop signs in school zones or neighborhoods. Always come to a complete stop, checking care-
ping when approaching or overtaking a school bus which has stop lights on and the stop arm extended is unlawful. Motorists are required to stay stopped until the stop arm on the bus and stop lights are deactivated. Eliminate driver distraction. AAA research shows that taking your eyes off the road for two seconds doubles your chances of crashing. Putting down your phone makes you a safer driver and sets a good example for young passengers and pedestrians. Remember, as of Aug. 1, 2019, hands-free is the law in Minnesota. Watch for bicyclists. Children on bikes are often inexperienced, unsteady and unpredictable. Slow down and allow at least 3 feet of passing distance between your vehicle and the rider. If your child rides a bike to school, he or she should always wear a properly fitted bike helmet. Talk to your teen. Car crashes are the leading cause of death for teens in the U.S. and more than one-quarter of fatal crashes involving teen drivers occur during the after-school hours of 3-7 p.m. Get evidence-based guidance and tips at www.TeenDriving.AAA.com. USE CARE AT CROSSWALKS Here are extra tips for knowing what to do in a crosswalk: - Always yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk. - When approaching a crosswalk, reduce your speed and be prepared to stop. - When you are stopped at a crosswalk, allow enough room between your vehicle and the crosswalk so other drivers can see the pedestrians you have stopped for. - Do not pass vehicles stopped at a crosswalk. They have stopped to allow pedestrians to pass or make sure the way is clear. - Teach your children to be good pedestrians. Cross at corners or marked crosswalks, never between parked cars. Listening to music, talking on the phone or playing games while walking are dangerous. Pedestrians need to avoid distractions as well.
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Arlene L. Gilliland
Arlene Louise (Poser, Wallace) Gilliland, age 90, of Isanti, died Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019. Arlene was born Feb. 24, 1929, in New York Mills, Minn., to Frank and Louise (Frost) Poser. She loved playing piano, playing cards, making cards and visiting with friends and family. She loved camping at Springvale Campground where she had many s special friends. She is preceded in death b husband, Clarence Walby l lace, and second husband, T Theodore, and by daughter M Marcia. She is survived by daught Debra (George) Geiger; ter g grandchildren and great g grandchildren; nieces and n nephews. A very special thanks to P Prairie Senior Cottages a St. Croix Hospice for and a of their special care. all A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, at Faith Lutheran Church in Isanti with a visitation one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Online condolences can be made at StrikeLifeTributes.com.
Gloria M. Parrow
Gloria Mae (Gunderson) Parrow, 84, of North Branch, Minnesota, passed away on Aug. 13, 2019, at Fairview Hospital Southdale in Edina, Minn.. Visitation will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 20, at Strike Funeral Home in Isanti, Minn. Funeral services will be held following the visitation at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 20, at Strike Funeral Home with the pastor Sue Olson, of Long Lake Lutheran Church, officiating. Gloria Mae was born in Chokio, Minn., to Edwin Gunderson and Grace Schwartz on July 29, 1935. She went to school and graduated from the Chokio schools. She married Frederick Bud Parrow on April 3, 1954. They married when they were just 16 and 18 years old in Ortonville, Minn. She worked many jobs: a secretary at a church, for a trucking company with Bud, and she was also a homemaker for many years. She enjoyed making crafts, spending time with her family and gardening. Gloria is preceded in death by her eldest son Micheal James, granddaughters Crystal Ann, Danielle Dawn, grandsons Richard Alan,Timothy David, and great-grandson Dillynger Christopher, along with her parents and other family members. Gloria is survived by her husband Frederick Parrow; brothers Alvin Gunderson and George (Mary Anne) Gunderson; sister Audrey (David) Brandt; daughters Roxanne (Richard) Johnson, Nancy (Dave) Barnes and Laurie Jo (Joel) Swanson; sons Daniel, Frederick ‘Freddy’ and Douglas ‘Butch’; along with 17 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.
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Minnco Credit Union employees donate to foundation A check for $530 was presented recently to Minnco Foundation president Jon Swanson (right) by Minnco Credit Union employees (from left) Sheila Spanier, Becky Larson, Staci Norby and Kris Kral. The donation was raised by employees through “Dress Down Days” in which employees made donations to the foundation in the month of July for the privilege of being able to wear jeans to work. The Minnco Foundation supports financial literacy and charitable initiatives in the communities Minnco serves.
Anoka-Ramsey names interim vice president Anoka-Ramsey Community College announces Steve Crittenden has been named the interim vice president of academic and student affairs. The appointment is being made following the temporary departure of Deidra Peaslee in July for a year-long interim position as President of St. Paul College. “Steve is a conscientious leader with experience in many facets of higher education,” said Kent Hanson, president of Anoka-Ramsey. “I look forward to working with him in this new capacity.” Crittenden has been the dean of Student Affairs at the Cambridge Campus
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lion Community College and was the dean of student development and campus dean at Northland Community & Technical College. Crittenden also served on the Minnesota College Athletic Conference Executive Committee, including terms as the vice president and president. He currently serves on the Board of Regents for the National Junior College Athletic Association. Crittenden holds a bachelor’s degree in human services from Upper Iowa University and a master’s degree from Southwest Minnesota State University in educational leadership.
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7Vei^hi 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. Pastor Charles Kieffer. Sunday School 9:30am from Sept. to May. 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 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Life & Lightâ&#x20AC;? Bible studies for all ages. Adults & children. For info call or go to southisantibaptist.org.
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8Vi]da^X 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
Aji]ZgVc 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. 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 8:30am Festival Traditional, 9 & 10:15am Horizon Contemporary Worship. KidZone Kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 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. Interim Pastor John Kerr. 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. 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 10:30am, Sunday school for 3 yrs to 6th gr. begins at 10:30am. Coffee fellowship after worship www.salemlutherandalbo. com
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., Aug. 227:00pm Women of Grace Bible Study Fri., Aug. 236:00pm Friday Night Fellowship Sun., Aug. 25 8:30am Worship 9:30am Fellowship Mon., Aug. 26 9:00am Volunteer at Global Health Ministries Tues., Aug. 278:00am Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Breakfast 6:30pm Property Committee Thurs., Aug. 299:00am Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Coffee at County Market 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. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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. Stephenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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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BZi]dY^hi Common Ground A UnitedMethodist 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 Worship Service and Nursery 10:00am 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
Cdc"9Zcdb^cVi^dcVa 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 Sunrise River School. Church Office: 651-277-0100 Frank Gomes, Pastor. Come join us at 10am. Worship Service â&#x20AC;&#x201C; nursery provided - childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s church (2 yrs old-2nd gr.); Mon. - Fri.: (call for details) â&#x20AC;&#x153;Life Groupsâ&#x20AC;?, Bible Studies, Youth Ministry. Email us at office@nbchurchmn.org 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 ChurchIHS â&#x20AC;&#x153;Allowing the Holy Spirit to Transform Livesâ&#x20AC;? 37126 Hwy 65 NE, Stanchfield MN (just North of Grandy on the West side of 65). Sunday Morning Worship & Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church 10am, Sunday Night Believers Service 6pm, Wed. Night Worship & Bible Study 6:30pm. Pastor Tom Bakke (763) 689-6987 Church OfďŹ ce â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 34006 Petersburg St NE; Cambridge, MN 55008. We are a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Real Family, Loving Jesus, Loving Each Other, Loving the Worldâ&#x20AC;? Visitors ARE Expected!
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RUN, HIDE, FIGHT What would you do in an active shooter situation? This is the first in a two-part series covering two active shooter training events in Chisago and Isanti counties. BY LORI ZABEL NEWS@COUNTYSTAR.COM
No one wants to admit that a shooter could target them while they sit in church or stroll the downtown streets or pick up milk at Wal-mart, but living through the past few months in America – we have no choice. We have to admit that no place feels sacred or safe. Rather than feel helpless, people are looking for options, including training in how to handle themselves in an active shooter situation. On Aug. 16 Chisago County offered a free training called “Surviving an Active Shooter” at Lakes Region EMS in North Branch with presenter Dr. Mike Monroe Kiefer. “If someone has not had any training at an active shooter event, then they’ll tend to freeze,” Kiefer said. “Then you’re basically a sitting duck, so I try to give people at least an hour’s worth or two hour’s worth of training, and then you have some idea of what you could do if you hear shots fired.” Kiefer, with a Ph.D. in behavioral psychology, travels the country teaching the methodology called “Run, Hide, Fight” developed by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. According to Kiefer, a person who hears gunshots in a public place should choose one of three options – run, hide or fight – based on how close they are to the shooter. If a safe path is available, run. If you can’t get out safely, hide. As a last resort, fight. WHEN TO RUN Kiefer said that once it’s been determined which direction gunshots are coming from, if there is an escape path, attempt to evacuate whether others agree with you or not. “Even in the Walmart shooting,” Kiefer said, “people weren’t sure if it was
gunfire or someone popped a balloon or lit off fireworks. Don’t question that. Don’t be running around, ‘Hey, is there a shooter in here or what?’ No, you be heading for the door.” If you’re wrong, he said, the worst is that someone will laugh at you, but you would have been safe. Leave your belongings behind, except your cell phone whenever possible. It could be useful later for contacting authorities. Tuck it into a pocket or bra so your hands are free to make your way safely. Help others escape whenever possible, and prevent others you see along the way from entering the danger area. Once you’re away from the immediate threat, keep moving farther than you think you need to. Follow all orders from law enforcement such as putting hands up or behind your head. “Never run with a gun,” Kiefer stressed. “If you have a conceal and carry permit and you plan to get (the shooter), and then law enforcement comes in ... secure your weapon. They’re trained to shoot somebody that’s holding something.” WHEN TO HIDE If you hear shots fired and are unable to escape due to being in an enclosed space, look for ways to hide. “The shooter is in a hurry,” Kiefer said. “If he doesn’t see somebody, he’s not going to shoot at empty desks. ... If they don’t see a target, you increase your chances of survival.” In an office, the quickest thing to do is crouch under your desk and pull your chair in to cover yourself or hide behind any large piece of equipment or furniture. Turn off lights in a room if possible and barricade the door shut. Don’t block the door with your body – shooters often shoot through doors without opening them. Hide to the sides of doorways. “Make yourself difficult to get to if
PILOT: More schooling needed for dream of commercial pilot’s license FROM PAGE I
in hand and an eagerness to achieve her dream, she began the journey to receiving her pilot’s license. “So I started off with like 10 different books, and used an online program for school,” Beaufeaux said. “You have a required 40 hours to log to get your license, along with an oral review, a written test, and then you do an hour or two of flight time where you plan your trip – mine was to Grand Forks. You test emergency situations along the way and other things. I had two jobs at the time when I first started off, swimming, and I was going to school – all of these different factors – so it took me longer than it should have.” Beaufeaux received her pilot’s license on Aug. 8. She is a Visual Flight Rules (VFR)-rated pilot that can fly in a C172S Spyhawk aircraft. “I have a VFR rating,” she said, “so I can only fly when it is not super cloudy, and you have to be able to see more than 5 miles in front of you, so you figure that out before you go up, and it depends on the wind also.” LIFT OFF: WHAT’S NEXT The future is bright, and the skies are clear. Beaufeaux wants
to continue her journey up, up and away with furthering her dreams of becoming a commercial pilot. “Yes, someday I am shooting for IFR (Instrument Flight Rules) next,” she said. “Someday I am hoping this will be a career, like international flights.” As for now, Beaufeaux is attending St. Catherine University and majoring in Communications. One of her advisors was a flight attendant for 20 years, and she said this degree will be beneficial for Beaufeaux because of the mass amounts of communications that encompass being a pilot. Beaufeaux achieved her associate’s degree through Anoka-Ramsey Community College while being homeschooled during her high school years, all while maintaining an exemplary swimming career with the Cambridge-Isanti Bluejackets, graduating in 2017. Being driven to achieve her goals has been something instilled in her by her parents, Brian and Anne Beaufeaux, and they could not be prouder of their daughter. “I’m just really proud of her,” Anne said. “She has a lot of confidence, and I believe in her. You know you just put your faith in God and say, ‘This is my child, and she’s happy doing what she’s doing.’”
you’re in a room,” Kiefer said. Even if you’re hiding, grab something to use as a weapon in case the shooter appears. A desktop could yield a scissors, a metal-barreled pen, a stapler or paperweight to strike with or throw. In a restaurant, grab a knife or fork from the table before hiding. Locate a large or heavy item to use as a shield. “Fire extinguishers are in almost every building,” Kiefer said. “Know how to find them and use them to either spray and run or spray and strike. It’s an improvised weapon.” WHEN TO FIGHT If you are brought face-to-face with a shooter with no chance to run or hide, a viable option – rather than do nothing – is to fight. “They don’t expect you to fight back,” Kiefer said. “That is a huge advantage for the average person because the shooter expects you to run. They expect you to do what they say. As soon as you have that element of surprise, it stuns them.” Kiefer asked a seminar attendee named Ashley to come to the front and hold an imaginary gun at him at a range of about 3 feet. “If she’s got a gun in her hand and I’m this close and I’m going to get shot,” he said, “my best chance is to grab her hand, push her hand, to move that gun out of the way so that it doesn’t hit me. ... Try and get behind her, throw something at her, something to distract her. I’ve got to try some kind of aggressive tactic against her because she’s too close.” He suggested practicing with a weapon of choice to get comfortable with it such as a stun gun, taser or pepper spray. Kiefer said fighting may simply be the first part of a “strike and run” option to stun or temporarily disable the shooter. “You don’t have to take the person down,” he said. “Aim for the facial region. Blind him. If he can’t see, he can’t shoot.”
Dr. Kiefer will hold two training sessions at Pine Technical & Community College in September on “Workplace Violence Prevention - Active Shooter Safety Techniques.” Sept. 6, 8:30-10:30 a.m. on “Run, Hide, Fight Methodology - Workplace Application Exercises for Active Shooter Safety - $69.99 Sept. 20 - 8:30-10:30 a.m. on “Management Prevention Methods, Workplace Culture Tips, Active Shooter Case Studies, Common Worksite Offensive Tools” $69.99 To register contact Di Anna Abrahamsen at 320-629-5176 or email dianna.abrahamsen@pine.edu Visit Kiefer’s website at www.powermindtraining.com to order his book, “Surviving an Active Shooter - 100+ Ideas to Protect Yourself and Your Kids” Visit the website for Homeland Security at www.dhs.gov under the tab “Active Shooter Preparedness” for text and videos on what to do in active shooter situations
When faced with the frightening situation of fighting an active shooter, Kiefer said adrenaline kicks in as you fight for your life. “Fight with all your might,” he said. “Commit to maximum aggression. Believe you will survive.” MAKE IT QUICK To close out his talk, Kiefer said timing is critical in making the choice to run, hide or fight. Aside from the Dayton, Ohio, shooter who was neutralized within 30 seconds, the standard duration of a mass shooting incident is five to 15 minutes. “You have to be taking action fast,” Kiefer said. “not discussing it for five minutes because the whole thing is going to be over in five to 15 minutes. You don’t need to panic for too long because within 15 minutes the police are there or SWAT is there.” He said you need to be moving within five seconds of the sound of gunfire and either secured in place or running away within 20 seconds. That’s why training and drills in schools, workplaces and businesses are so important, he noted – to help people know what their options are so they can move quickly in the right direction and survive.
SPLASH PAD: Location is next challenge FROM PAGE I
too could be smaller than originally projected. As a comparison, Woulfe said that some sort of public pool would cost at least $6 million to construct. Woulfe said that several ideas for a location have been floated around, with the Parks and Recreation Commission leaning toward placing it right to the west of the new library on the north side of Highway 95 between Fern and Dellwood Streets. “It would have less vandalism; it’s more public to see and plus it would have better parking,” Woulfe said, referencing the primary reasons for the commission’s choice. “Plus, they liked having the primary and intermediate schools and the library and splash pad all right there,” added mayor Jim Godfrey. The other top location selection would be in Central Green Park next to the ice rinks and pickleball courts. Other options suggested at National Night Out included Pioneer Park, the Armed Forces Reserve Center and the old Grandview lot west of Fern Street and east of the Rum River. COUNCIL SETS PRELIMINARY LEVY AT 7% INCREASE The need for outside funding for a splash pad became very obvious later in the meeting as city finance director Caroline Moe presented the council with the proposed preliminary levy for 2020. According to state law, all cities must approve a preliminary levy by the end of September. That preliminary levy amount can be – and often is – reduced once the final levy amount is determined in December. However, the final levy cannot be greater than the preliminary levy.
Moe said that as it stands now, the city’s 2020 levy would be an increase of 7% over last year’s levy. “After paying off the city hall debt, I was a little more optimistic,” Moe said. “I thought we would be in the 3% range. After we got everything back from department heads, we are closer to seven.” Moe said she came up with a list of recurring expenses that the council could cut in order to bring the increase down. Included in the list was cutting the popular parks programming of concerts, movies and art in the park; cutting the Fourth of July fireworks; along with eliminating cost of living increases for non-union employees. There were also some one-time cuts that could be made, such as replacing fewer police cars in the next two years, eliminate funding for body cameras for the police department, eliminate replacing the city hall entrance sign, cut seal coating and crack sealing of streets for a year and cut planned playground replacement. Doing all of these cuts would result in saving $297,100, which would bring the levy down to under a 2% increase; however, Moe cautioned that all of those cuts would result in some sort of negative consequence. After discussing the merits of setting the preliminary levy at its maximum amount knowing it will get lowered for the final levy versus setting a lower preliminary levy that might not decrease further, the council decided to approve the 7% preliminary levy increase and instruct staff to continue to research ways to reduce it, possibly all the way to no increase, as was done for the 2019 levy.
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Partaking in the final events of summer
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Vibrantly colored vintage cars lined Main Street Isanti on Saturday, Aug. 17, as part of the Rum River Rods Summer Spectacular.
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The giant American flag that was flying from the Cambridge Fire Department’s ladder truck gets put away, making sure it doesn’t touch the ground, following the departure of the “Hogs for Heroes” motorcycle rally.
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In what turned out to be a virtual “Battle of the Bands,” music lovers had the choice of seeing “Good for Gary,” which featured Top 40 songs from the 2000s, at the final Isanti street dance of the summer on Saturday night, Aug. 17. It was also the finale for “Celebrate Isanti” day.
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The crowd at the “Third Thursday” event in downtown Cambridge on Aug. 15 got to try their luck at a cupcake walk, with whoever sat in one of the marked chairs once the music ended won a free Herman’s Bakery cupcake.
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Meanwhile, at the same time in Cambridge, the “Shalo Lee Band” cranked out country/rock songs as part of the Cambridge Bar & Grill’s anniversary celebration and block party. (Left photo) These two perfectly nailed the corn theme during the kiddie parade as part of this month’s “Third Thursday.” According to the Discover Downtown Committee, some form of “Third Thursday” will continue for the rest of the year.
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Waves of motorcycles made their way down Main Street Cambridge as the Cambridge Bar & Grill served as the midway stopping point for the annual “Hogs for Heroes” rally. The event, which raises money for the Minnesota Military Family Foundation, started in Elk River and concluded at Corcoran Country Daze.
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Representatives from the Cambridge-Isanti School District, plus the cities of Cambridge and Isanti and Kraus-Anderson hold a ceremonial groundbreaking for the district’s new building, which will house Riverside Academy, “Moving Forward” and Level IV special education students. The building should be completed in the spring of 2020.
Ground broken for new C-I district building BY BILL STICKELS III EDITOR@COUNTYSTAR.COM
After years of research, months of informational meetings and a somewhat controversial decision for some, the Cambridge-Isanti School District has officially broken ground for construction of a new building. The new building, located just off County Road 19 on the very southern point of the Cambridge city limits, will house the district’s three alternative learning programs, which includes Riverside Academy/ALC Program, “Moving Forward” and the district’s Level IV special education
program, which the district is taking over operating beginning this school year after breaking away from the Rum River Co-op. During a groundbreaking ceremony held on Thursday, Aug. 15, outgoing Superintendent Dr. Ray Queener praised the efforts of the district to add the building. “What’s unique about this building is that it is three very special programs in and of themselves,” Dr. Queener said in what was his swan-song from the district. “They are all different in what they need, so we have a design that is able to accommodate all their different needs, but yet create the
‘Right now, we are in a farm field, but what’s going to grow here in the future is the imaginations and dreams of the kids.’ Jim Godfrey Cambridge Mayor common space, which ultimately is more cost-efficient.” While not directly addressing the most controversial aspect of the project– that the $12.2 million building will be paid via a board-imposed lease
levy on taxpayers, Queener did talk about the financial benefits of the building. “The ability to use our own land saved hundreds of thousands of dollars,” Queener said, referencing the fact that the district chose the location since it already owned the property. “And when it’s paid for, it becomes an asset to the community,” Queener added. “Getting out of the leasing business and being able to own a building, that’s for our kids.” “I would like to thank the district for their due diligence in building this,” said Isanti mayor Jeff Johnson. “I think this is going to be a huge
benefit for both of our communities.” “I think I speak for all of the citizens of Cambridge when I say we appreciate your commitment to building this facility,” Cambridge mayor Jim Godfrey said. “It’s not just a commitment to equitable facilities, it’s a commitment to quality education to all. Right now, we are in a farm field, but what’s going to grow here in the future is the imaginations and dreams of the kids.” The initial stages of construction have already begun at the site, with completion slated for early spring 2020.
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Newest C-I Hall of Famers officially inducted The third class of the Bluejacket Hall of Fame were formally inducted during a ceremony held on Sunday, Aug. 18, at Spirit River Community Center in Isanti. Seven coaches and athletes, plus the 1987 state championship football team made up this year’s class. Pictured receiving their plaques were (front row from left) Wendy Rooney (athlete and coach, gymnastics), Neil Jennissen (coach, wrestling), George Larson (coach of the 1987 football team), Claudia Hardy (widow of inductee Richard Hardy, arts), Robert Eastlund (football), Todd Treichel (football, basketball and track) and Jonelle Streed (basketball, volleyball and softball). The back row includes players and coaches from the 1987 state championship football team. Not pictured is inductee Shawn Stone (track and field), who was unable to attend the ceremony. Their plaques will be hung alongside the other inductees in the hallway outside the Performing Arts Center at Cambridge-Isanti High School.
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Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church of Dalbo and Siloa Evangelical Lutheran Church of Maple Ridge Township announce the calling of Pastor Mary Fiel to serve at both parishes. Pastor Fiel began her service to the congregations on June 3, 2019. She will be splitting her time between the congregations proportionately. She comes to the area from a congregation in Carleton, Minnesota. Pastor Mary and her family live in North Branch. She says she is looking forward to the opportunity to serve these two congregations. Both churches have a rich history of sharing a pastor and working together from 1891-1983 when they decided that each congregation would be better served by having their own pastor, and so a new era began. Now these congregations are again looking at new opportunities to share resources to keep their churches a vibrant resource in their communities. Common goals the two groups share are to reach out to their communities to
find ways to minister and reach out to members and neighbors by providing activities for youth and visiting the homebound and hospitalized. SALEM LUTHERAN CHURCH Salem Lutheran Church has a 10:30 a.m. worship service on Sundays at 4638 381st Street NW, Dalbo. It also offers a SPARKS program for youth beginning in October on the first and third Wednesdays from 6:15-7:30 p.m., Sunday School each Sunday held during the church service and Rally Sunday on Sept. 8. They are currently planning their annual Harvest Festival and Pie Auction on Oct. 26 and All Saints Service in November. SILOA LUTHERAN CHURCH Siloa Lutheran Church meets at 9 a.m. on Sundays at 2607 405th Avenue NW, Braham. The congregation is in the midst of adding on to the fellowship area of the church. Currently, Siloa is collecting funds to assist in the Food For Kids Backpack Program through the Braham Area School District, which is coordinated at the Braham Covenant Church. Siloa
also reaches out to the community by volunteering and making donations to the Braham Food Shelf, working with Stanchfield Baptist Church to provide meals for the New Pathways Program - Path to Home, a transitional shelter program. Members also volunteer at Braham Covenant Church in the memory care day program several times a year. They go Christmas caroling to seniors in the community and provide care bags as a small gift to friends and neighbors. Every Wednesday the Men in Mission group meets at the Park Cafe for breakfast and fellowship. The women meet the second Monday for breakfast at 9 a.m. Salem and Siloa congregations join together for a book club that meets the fourth Tuesday at Salem, plus a mission quilting club, The Bobbin Feeders, which meets the second and fourth Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Salem. A women’s Bible study is being planned to begin soon as well. Both churches are looking for new ways to reach out to their communities and welcome thoughts and ideas. Both churches have websites and Facebook
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Commit to Kids Long Lake Lutheran welcomes new pastor Giving Day is Sept. 17 STAFF REPORT NEWS@COUNTYSTAR.COM
Family Pathways has organized their first-ever Commit to Kids Giving Day planned for Tuesday, Sept. 17, to ignite generosity and grow awareness about the state of youth in the region. In an effort to learn more about the health and stability of our community, Family Pathways convened six events across the region in early 2019. Some of the key findings regarding youth are: • 36% of children 18 years and younger are eligible for the free and reduced lunch program • 9% live in households where there is drug or alcohol abuse • 16% have experienced physical or emotional abuse • 12% are not in school or working Many young people who live in rural areas and small towns struggle with access to opportunities, well-being and good health. The Commit to Kids Giving Day is an invitation for all community members to be part of investing in the Family Pathways services that support local young people such as: • Year-round food programs distributing healthy nutrition to 9,000 young people through Food Shelves, weekend backpack programs and summer lunches • Teen Centers that provide career development, life skills, mentorship and home-cooked meals to nearly 1,500 youth • Safe and positive supervised visitation connecting kids to their parents • Emergency shelter from domestic violence WAYS TO TAKE PART IN GIVING DAY It’s easy for local residents to show kids they care and are committed to helping them find a brighter future. 1. Go to FamilyPathways.org/commit-to-kids-day on Sept 17 and make an online donation; 2. Make a donation in person at the Open House on Sept. 17 at the North Branch Admin Office from 4-6 p.m. where visitors can meet the staff, view artwork by local youth and visit the Cotton Candy Ice Cream Truck; 3. Tell friends! Become a Superhero Fundraiser as a business or individual by creating a workplace fund drive or online fundraiser. Check out www. familypathways.org to learn how. For those who can’t wait until Sept. 17 or who will be out of town, any gift received online, through the mail or dropped off at any Family Pathways location tagged “Commit to Kids” through the end of the campaign will count toward this important event. Mail donations to 6413 Oak Street, North Branch MN 55056. Charitable contributions make it possible for Family Pathways to keep local youth nourished, safe and inspired, which is one of the most powerful ways to build overall community vitality and strength.
Long Lake Lutheran Church in rural Isanti ordained and installed a new senior pastor on Aug. 14. Sue Olson, a widow with two adult children and one grandchild, comes to the church after completing a masters of divinity from Luther Seminary in St. Paul. She earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from UMD and a masters in teaching reading from BSU. “I’m brand new at this,” Olson said, “other than being a lifelong, cradle Lutheran who was very active in her home church of Zion Lutheran of International Falls.” She had interned at Long Lake Lutheran, then served as Lay Associate Pastor for one year. “I decided to go to seminary when I turned 60 and became a widow,” Olson said. “I just finished my classes in December 2018 and am excited to finally be able to answer God’s call to public ministry.” Her past experience includes teaching at Rainy River Community College, serving as a practitioner for adult mental health at Northland Counseling Center, and owning and operating The Spot Supper Club with her husband and his parents – all in International Falls. “I enjoy the outdoors,” Olson said, “so I especially love this area with its diversity of plants and animals. It is a beautiful place with a lot going on. I am excited to be a part of the communities surrounding our rural church.” Olson said her goals at Long Lake Lutheran include serving God by loving people, helping the needy and working to bring peace and justice to the oppressed. “We want to shine a light in the community for all to see that LLLC is a welcoming and inclusive place for people to come hear the good news of Jesus Christ,” she said, “and fellowship with people who
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love one another and live out a Christ-like life.” The church is located at 3921 277th Avenue NW, Isanti. Pastor Olson can be reached at 763-444-5315.
Family band will offer bluegrass and clogging CONTRIBUTED NORTH ISANTI BAPTIST CHURCH
The Ostrom Family Band will be in concert at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 8, at North Isanti Baptist Church, 2248 313th Avenue NE, Cambridge. The Ostrom family combines bluegrass, Old Time and fiddle music with clogging. Reviews say, “They bring joy and love for the gospel through their performance.” Refreshments will follow the performance, and a freewill offering will be taken. For more information call the church at 763-689-3576.
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Isanti Fire District firefighters carry extra load during 5K
On Aug. 17 Isanti Fire District firefighters (from left) Geoff Olson, Steve Nelson, Corey Schaefer and Brett Wittman participated in the “Stomp Out Suicide” 5K in Goodview Park, Wyoming, invited by the Wyoming Fire Department, to raise money and awareness for people who are dealing with a mental health crisis. Schaefer led the group, completing 2.3 of the 3.3 miles in full firefighting gear including the facemask and air bottle backpack before depleting his air tank. His finish was third overall for those competing in the Firefighting Challenge of the “Stomp out Suicide” event.
Mississippi 8 experiences more changes this season BY CHRISTIAN BIEN NEWS@COUNTYSTAR.COM
Created in 2004, the Mississippi 8 conference has undergone a number of changes over the years. The latest of these changes takes place beginning with the fall sports season, which kicks off action this week. The inaugural version had eight original schools, including Becker, Big Lake, Buffalo, Cambridge-Isanti, Monticello, Princeton, Rogers and St. Michael-Albertville (STMA). Four years later, Zimmerman was added in 2008. Throughout the time since, several schools have gone in and out of the conference, including North Branch coming on board in 2013. During those changes, the conference swelled to as many as 10 schools for a majority of the sports. The latest of these changes is the subtraction of STMA, Rogers and
Buffalo, along with the addition of Becker – making the Mississippi 8 back to its original form of eight high schools. But what does that mean for the schools that haven’t packed their bags and changed conferences? North Branch volleyball coach Mike Selbitschka thinks the impact to his team, which is coming off a state Class AA championship season, would be minimal. “Our inter-conference play won’t be affected much,” Selbitschka said. “We have found some great (non-conference) games to keep us competing at a high level.” Mike McDonald, head coach of 32 years for the Cambridge-Isanti Bluejackets boys basketball team, who has been around since the formation of the Mississippi 8 and has seen schools go in and out, had the opposite view of the changes. “The biggest impact on us is that
we lost three Class 4A basketball schools,” he said. “We are now the only one left as St. Francis moved down to class 3A.” Beyond the level of competition, the latest change has meant the loss of some conference rivalries, such as Buffalo versus Monticello. But at the same time, Becker coming back in has the potential of renewing some old rivalries or igniting new ones. While the schools have switched around, one thing will stay the same, according to several coaches. The teams representing the Mississippi 8 will continue to teach kids about how being an athlete is about more than physical achievements, but rather about how to face adversity and turn that adversity into something positive, playing with class and great sportsmanship.
A fungus-like organism known to kill oak trees on the West Coast has made its way to the Midwest, and officials are warning Minnesotans to be on the lookout for symptoms of the disease. The invasive plant pathogen Phytophthora ramorum causes sudden oak death. In California and Oregon, Phytophthora ramorum is responsible for killing an estimated 30 to 45 million oak trees in coastal forests. The microorganism also infects over 100 other plants, including rhododendrons. Now, several midwestern states have discovered rhododendron shrubs infected with Phytophthora ramorum at retail nursery sites. Although no infected plants have been found in Minnesota, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is asking anyone who purchased a rhododendron in 2019 to carefully inspect the plant for symptoms of infection by Phytophthora ramorum and to report any concerns. In rhododendrons, infected leaves have large, brown blotches. Young green stems and shoots turn brown and shrivel. Leaves attached to infected stems wilt and may have a dark brown line extending down the center of the leaf from the base. Phytophthora ramorum often does not kill rhododendrons. “While rhododendrons may not die from this plant disease, our main concern is that the plants act as carriers of Phytophthora ramorum and could spread spores to Minnesota’s oaks,” said MDA Plant Pathologist Michelle Grabowski. “Phytophthora ramorum has never been identified in Minnesota, but it could have significant impact on the state’s forests and landscapes. Tests have shown that native trees like Northern red oak and white oak can be infected with Phytophthora ramorum.” In oak trees, Phytophthora ramorum infects the main trunk of mature trees. This infection causes a “bleeding” canker in which wood and bark turn reddish brown, and red liquid seeps out from cracks in the bark. The pathogen destroys the tissue that transports food and water throughout the tree. When most of the trunk is infected, leaves quickly turn brown and the tree dies. If symptoms of Phytophthora ramorum are found on new rhododendrons, photos or a description of the symptoms should be reported to the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s Arrest The Pest line at arrest.the.pest@state.mn.us or 1-888-545-6684.
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ISANTI COUNTY COURT REPORT The following felony charges were filed in Isanti County Court on Aug. 12-16, 2019. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Mackenzie Charles Gabert, (DOB 05/04/1992), of Cambridge, was charged Aug. 13 with domestic assault - by strangulation. Alicia Dolores Mohrland, (DOB 01/13/1998), of Braham, was charged Aug. 14 with 1st
degree assault - great bodily harm. Justin Charles Olson, (DOB 12/06/1993), of Princeton, was charged Aug. 14 with two counts of theft - intent to exercise temporary control. Nicholas James Daudt, (DOB 07/09/1992), of Grandy, was charged Aug. 16 with 4th degree drugs - possess schedule 1/2/3 except marijuana with intent to sell; 5th degree drugs - possess schedule 1, 2,3, 4 - not small amount marijuana.
CHISAGO COUNTY COURT REPORT The following felony charges were filed in Chisago County Court on Aug. 12-16, 2019. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Tyler James Magill, (DOB 08/18/1984), of North St. Paul, was charged Aug. 14 with computer damage - destroy computer/network/software. Kalob Christopher Bowerman, (DOB 07/17/2000), of Rush City, was charged Aug. 14 with 5th degree drugs - possess schedule 1, 2, 3, 4 - not small amount marijuana.
Arlan Ray Bergstrom, Jr., (DOB 01/29/1993), of Rush City, was charged Aug. 15 with 3rd degree assault - substantial bodily harm. Cameron Reed Nystedt, (DOB 02/16/1991), of Minneapolis, was charged Aug. 15 with 5th degree drugs - possess schedule 1, 2, 3, 4- not small amount marijuana. David Roger Walbridge, (DOB 09/26/1953), of Chisago City, was charged Aug. 16 with 10 counts of possess pornographic work computer disk/electronic/magnetic/optical image with porn.
North Branch residents to receive internet survey CONTRIBUTED CITY OF NORTH BRANCH
The city of North Branch has sent out an internet survey to those who own property or live in North Branch. The survey was sent out via U.S. mail only, and is not available online. The city is looking for information on the current availability and
quality of residents’ internet service with the goal of possibly securing high-speed broadband service in the future. To encourage responses, all names that return the survey by Sept. 6 will be entered into a drawing for one of five $100 Kwik Trip gift cards. For information call the city at 651674-8113.
Ask A Trooper: How accurate is a GPS speed reading versus the speedometer? Question: How accurate is the displayed GPS speed reading in the current “smarter” cars compared to the speedometer reading? Answer: My advice is to not solely rely on the displayed GPS speed reading for your vehicle’s actual speed. Your vehicle’s speedometer is the best way to determine how fast you are traveling. Ask a A GPS is a positional speedometer. It will Trooper show your speed based Sgt. Neil on the average distance covered off of severDickenson al readings over the last few seconds and are generally accurate under normal driving conditions. The speed readings could be inaccurate if there is a tempo-
rary loss of signal. Avoid distractions and always set your destination on your navigation system prior to driving and remember the new hands free law that is currently being enforced in Minnesota. The new law allows a driver to use their cell phone to make calls, text, listen to music or podcasts and get directions, but only by voice commands or single touch activation without holding the phone. Always be alert and be aware of the posted speed limit signs while driving. Remember that the speed limits start and end at where the signs are located. 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.us or by mail to Minnesota State Patrol, 1131 Mesaba Ave., Duluth MN 55811.
Senior driver discount classes offered CONTRIBUTED MN HIGHWAY SAFETY & RESEARCH CENTER
The Minnesota Highway Safety Center will offer the four-hour “refresher” 55+ Driver Discount Course on two dates in September: - Monday, Sept. 16, from 12:30-4:30 p.m. at Chisago County Senior Center, 38790 6th Ave., North Branch (Course #43713) - Monday, Sept. 30, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Hirsch’s Cambridge Motors, 700 Garfield St., Cambridge (Course #43836) The class will save drivers up to 10% on their auto insurance. Completion of an eight-hour course is
required before the four-hour refresher, which is required every three years to maintain the discount. A Minnesota Highway Safety & Research Center certified instructor will update attendees on defensive-driving tips, changes in laws, vehicle technology and traffic safety. The cost of the four-hour refresher course is $22 (eight-hour course is $26). For more information or to register, visit www.mnsafetycenter.org or call 1-888-234-1294. Courses are also available online at www.mnsafetycenter. org.
Dine & Discover FREE FOOD, EDUCATION AND CONVERSATION Hosted by the Chisago Age Well Coalition
Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019 “Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts” Rob Collins, Esq., Attorney at Law, Forest Lake, and Greg Paine, CRPC, with Edward Jones, Chisago City, will join forces to offer pointers on estate planning and answer your questions. This free program does not involve sales of any kind. Greg Paine, CRPC
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— Registration Requested by Sept. 4 — Choose one of three times and locations. Check-in begins 30 minutes before each session. 9 - 10:30 a.m. Chisago County Community Center 38790 6th Ave., North Branch - Brunch Served. 12 - 1:30 p.m. Chisago Lakes Area Library 11754 302nd St., Chisago City - Lunch Served. 3:30 - 5 p.m.
Giese Memorial Library 26855 Forest Blvd., Wyoming - Box Lunch Served.
Register at www.nbaceonline.org and scroll to Senior Offerings #78 or by calling (651) 674-1025. Questions: natalie.matthewson@cmcoa.org
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No-till drill available to rent to local landowners BY SUSAN HUMBLE CHISAGO SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
The Chisago Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) purchased a notill drill to assist landowners in trying out no-till without needing to purchase new equipment and for planting native species. The drill is a Truax OTG 7512 and can be rented from the SWCD on a firstcome, first-serve basis. The rental fee is $200, plus $15 per acre. The rental fee covers delivery of the drill to the planting location and help with calibrating the drill. No-till farming, or planting directly into the previous season’s residue without tilling the soil after harvest, is very beneficial for building soil health. Each time a soil is tilled, it destroys the intricate balance between plant roots, soil microorganisms and the mineral soil. Microorganisms and roots help give the soil structure (pore spaces for
air and water) and fight compaction. Mixing the soil during tillage can break the bonds and collapse the pore spaces, leading to a higher chance of compaction. Tillage also releases carbon from the soil into the atmosphere. Aside from the implications this has on the atmosphere, it is detrimental to crop health as well. Carbon is essential for processes in the soil as well as in growing plants. Carbon in the soil can be utilized by soil microorganisms and affects the rate of residue decomposition. No-till works well on sandy soils, which are prone to wind erosion, as well as after crops with little residue, such as soybeans. No-till can be used on heavier soils and heavier residue crops as well. Guidance from the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) is recommended for beginning a no-till regime.
FIVE STAR STORIES Here are the five most-read stories on our website from Aug. 11 - 17. 1. City of Isanti: CBD, okay. Toys and pipes? No way. 2. Kwik Trip breaks ground in North Branch 3. “American Pickers” are looking for good junk 4. Hepatitis A outbreak hits East Central Minnesota 5. Isanti post office boxes staying close
farmers are installing native grasses and flowers. The flowers are extremely important for pollinator species that need the flower’s nectar to survive. In a monocultural crop, there is no food for pollinators when the crop is not blooming, and in the case of crops that don’t rely on insect pollination, there is no food at all. Small native plantings help fill this gap to support pollinators all season long so that they can continue to provide the extremely important act of pollination, which we as humans rely on for a third of our agricultural production. Other wildlife also benefits from the habitat created by native plantings. For information on the drill, contact Shane Hultman at the SWCD (651-6742333). For guidance on no-till, cover cropping or native plantings, contact NRCS at 651-674-7051. Susan Humble is administrative assistant at Chisago Soil and Water Conservation District.
USE DRILL FOR PLANTING COVER CROPS Tired of looking at fallow fields? Plant cover crops to benefit the soil and next season’s cash crop. The drill can also be used for seeding cover crops into a field after harvest or during the crop-growing season. Depending on your goals for soil health, cover crops can be used in a nearly endless variety of combinations of species and timing. Cover crops help reduce soil erosion during the non-crop seasons when soil would otherwise be bare and help build soil health. Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) can recommend a species mix, planting window and termination guidance for cover cropping. Native plantings are becoming increasingly popular as word spreads about the need for pollinator habitat in the landscape. Through programs such as the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) or the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP),
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CITY CAMBRIDGE PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING 7:00 P.M. TUESDAY, SEPT. 3, 2019 CAMBRIDGE CITY HALL NOTICE OF MEETING The City of Cambridge Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, September 3, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Cambridge City Hall, 300 3rd Avenue NE, Cambridge, Minnesota 55008, to discuss the following public hearing items and other items on the agenda. 1. PUBLIC HEARING – A request by Kathryn and Garry Bye, 2265 E. Rum River Drive S., Cambridge, MN 55008, to request a variance for a garage. The proposed variance is to allow more impervious surface coverage than allowed in a Scenic River II District, with a mitigation plan in place. The legal description is Lot 2, Block 1, East Oaks 2nd Addition, Isanti County, Minnesota. 2. PUBLIC HEARING - A request by the City of Cambridge, 300 3rd Ave NE, Cambridge, MN 55008, to request a Future Land Use Map amendment. The amendment would change the parcels from commercial to residential on the Future Land Use Map. The parcels are described as long metes and bounds: W ½ of NE/4 with exceptions (PIN: 15.017.0100) and E/2 of NE/4 & PT W/2 of NE/4 (PIN: 05.017.1900) both in Section 17, Township 35, Range 23, Isanti County, Minnesota. The location of these parcels is east of Highway 65 and north of 305th Ave NE. 3. PUBLIC HEARING - A request by the City of Cambridge, 300 3rd Ave NE, Cambridge, MN 55008, to amend Title XV Land Usage, Chapter 156 Zoning, Section 156.078 Residential Structures. The purpose of this amendment is to clarify the language for permitted residential siding and roofing materials. 4. PUBLIC HEARING – A request by the City of Cambridge, 300 3rd Ave NE, Cambridge, MN 55008, for a variance. The purpose of this request is to allow a garage that does not meet the rear yard setback. The legal description is a metes and bounds description including PT of Lots 69, 70, & 73 lying E of E ROW of Fern St N and W of a line described as commencing at S/4 CNR of Sec 29 of Auditors Subdivision 8 AND Lots 64 & 65 W of Dellwood St N of Auditors Subdivision 8 of Section 29, Township 36, Range 23, Isanti County, Minnesota. The location is 548 1st Ave W. More information is available at Cambridge City Hall, 300 3rd Avenue NE, Cambridge, MN 55008, including full legal descriptions. Cambridge Planning Commission Meetings are typically scheduled on the 1st Tuesday of every month and are open to the public. Marcia Westover Community Development Director Published in the Isanti-Chisago County STAR on Aug. 22, 2019
COURT STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF ISANTI TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 30-PR-19-49 Estate of Anthony Reuben Bailey, Decedent NOTICE OF AND ORDER OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION OF INTESTACY AND DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP It is Ordered and Notice is given that on August 6, 2019, at 9:00 a.m., a hearing will be held in this Court at 555 18th Avenue SW, Cambridge, Minnesota, for the adjudication of intestacy and determination of heirship of the Decedent. Any objections to the petition must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. Dated: June 24, 2019 BY THE COURT Judge Amy Brosnahan Judge of District Court Dated: June 24, 2019 Tracy Gullerud Court Administrator Attorney for Petitioner Sarah J. Wentz Fox Rothschild LLP 222 South Ninth Street, Suite 2000 Minneapolis, MN 55402 Attorney License No: 0386996
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STATE OF MINNESOTA ISANTI COUNTY DISTRICT COURT 10TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No. 30-PR-19-49 Case Type: Formal Supervised In re: the Estate of Anthony Reuben Bailey, Deceased NOTICE OF RESCHEDULED HEARING The previously scheduled hearing has been rescheduled as follows: Setting September 17, 2019 Probate Hearing 9:00 AM at the following location: District Court Judge: Amy R. Brosnahan Isanti County Court Courtroom B 555 18th Avenue SW Cambridge, Minnesota 55008 763-689-2292 You are expected to appear at the above time and place fully prepared. Dated: August 15, 2019 Tracy Gullerud Isanti County Court Administrator Published in the Isanti-Chisago County STAR on Aug. 22, 29, 2019 _____________________________
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF ISANTI DISTRICT COURT TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No. 30-PR-19-47 In Re: Estate of Floyd Allen Johnson, Decedent NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an Application for Informal Probate of Will and Informal Appointment of Personal Representative was filed with the Registrar, along with a Will dated April 6, 1990. The Registrar accepted the application and informally appointed Elaine C. Gray, whose address is 2100 Fallen Leaf Lane, Unit B, Los Altos, California 94024, to serve as the personal representative of the decedent’s estate. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative. Any objection to the appointment of the personal representative must be filed with the Court, and any properly filed objection will be heard by the Court after notice is provided to interested persons of the date of hearing on the objection. Unless objections are filed, and unless the Court orders otherwise, the personal representative has the full power to administer the estate, including, after thirty (30) days from the issuance of letters testamentary, the power to sell, encumber, lease, or distribute any interest in real estate owned by the decedent. 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. Dated: 8/12/2019 Kim Lauseng Registrar Dated: 8/12/2019 Tracy Gullerud Court Administrator Patrick B. Moore (MN#252384) Joslin & Moore Law Offices, P.A. 221 NW 2nd Ave. Cambridge, MN 55008 Telephone: (763) 689-4101 Facsimile: (763) 689-9794 ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Published in the Isanti-Chisago County STAR on Aug. 22, 29, 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: 06/23/2017 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $129,548.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Kara L. Weeks, a single person MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Lake Area Mortgage, a division of Lake Area Bank DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: 06/27/2017 as Document: A467482 in the Office of the County Recorder in Isanti County, Minnesota. The mortgage was assigned for value as follows: Assignee: Caliber Home Loans, Inc. Assignment dated: 11/13/2017 Assignment recorded: 11/16/2017 Assignment recording information: Document: A471233 All in the records of the County Recorder in Isanti County, Minnesota. TAX PARCEL I.D. NO.: 02.048.0130 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: LOT 14, CHI-GAK-WA SHORES 4TH ADDITION, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF ON FILE AND OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER, ISANTI COUNTY, MINNESOTA Abstract Property STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 2580 Paradise Trail NW, Isanti, MN 55040 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Isanti LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR: Lake Area Mortgage, a division of Lake Area Bank RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Caliber Home Loans, Inc. THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE: $155,620.51 AS OF 09/13/2019. 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: 10/15/2019 at 10:00 AM 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 04/15/2020, or the next business day if 04/15/2020 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: 08/18/2019 - 08/24/2019 Caliber Home Loans, Inc., 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 Aug. 22, 29, Sept. 5, 12, 19, 26, 2019 _____________________________
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 conditions of the following described mortgage:
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DATE OF MORTGAGE: April 1, 2005 MORTGAGOR: Eric James Davis, a single person. MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded April 19, 2005 Isanti County Recorder, Document No. 348565. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Green Tree Servicing LLC now known as Ditech Financial LLC. Dated May 18, 2012 Recorded June 8, 2012, as Document No. A425839. TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: 100015700049943711 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: America’s Wholesale Lender RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Ditech Financial LLC MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1225 Bergman Lane, Isanti, MN 55040 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 16.092.0010 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 1, Block 1, Villages on the Rum. COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Isanti ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $200,000.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $190,946.73 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: September 24, 2019 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff’s Office, Law Enforcement Center, 2440 Main Street South, Cambridge, Minnesota to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on March 24, 2020, unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032. 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 THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: July 24, 2019 Ditech Financial LLC Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 6 - 19-002365 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Isanti-Chisago County STAR on Aug. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Sept. 5, 2019
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COUNTY NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF CONTRACT FOR DEED Date: Aug. 7, 2019 TO: Brian Kujawa 308 11th Ave Ct SE Isanti, MN 55040 YOU ARE NOTIFIED: 1. Default has occurred in the Contract for Purchase of Tax-Forfeited Land, dated October 6, 2017, and filed for record November 16, 2017 as Document #471240, in the office of the County Recorder of Isanti County, Minnesota, in which Chad Struss, Isanti County Auditor-Treasurer, acting on behalf of the state of Minnesota, sold to Brian Kujawa, the real property in Isanti County, Minnesota, described as follows: Commencing at a point 1 Rod West and 17 Rods and 15½ feet South of the Great Northern right of way and on the North Quarter line of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (SE/4 OF NE/4) of Section 27, Township 37, Range 23; thence West and parallel with the Quarter line a distance of 17 Rods and 15½ feet; thence South and parallel with the Great Northern right of way a distance of 17 Rods and 15½ feet; thence East a distance of 17 rods and 15½ feet; thence North and parallel with said Great Northern right of way a distance of 17 Rods and 15½ feet to the place of commencement and there to terminate. 2. Property was purchased at the Tax Forfeited Land Sale on October 6, 2017, under the terms of contract sales approved by resolution of the Isanti County Board of Commissioners. 3. The default is as follows: The monthly installments that were due on the 30th of each month have not been paid since May 30, 2018, and the real property taxes have not been paid. 4. The Auditor-Treasurer Office has received authorization from the Isanti County Board of Commissioners to cancel defaulted tax-forfeited land contract by Resolution 19/08-13, adopted August 7, 2019. 5. The County Auditor-Treasurer has begun proceedings under M.S. 559.21 to cancel your contract for deed for the reasons specified in paragraph #3 above. The contract will be canceled on November 12, 2019, unless, before that time, you pay the total amount due on the date when paid or you secure from a county or district court an order that cancellation of the contract be suspended until all your claims or defenses are finally disposed of by trial, hearing, or settlement. Your action must specifically state those facts and grounds that demonstrate your claims or defenses. If you do not pay the total amount due or secure a court order before November 12, 2019, you will lose all the money paid under the contract, lose your right to possess the property, you may lose your right to assert any claims and defenses, and you will be evicted. If you have any questions about this notice, contact an attorney immediately. A breakout of the total amount due if paid by August 31, 2019, is listed below: (a) Contract Installment Due $ 11,313.81 (b) Real Property Taxes Due $ 554.00 (c) Cost of Sheriff’s Service $ 70.00 (d) Cost of Publication $ 87.00 (e) County Attorney Fees $ 00.00 (f) 2% of Amount in Default $ 226.27 (g) Total Due If Paid by August 31, 2019 $ 12,251.08 The name, address, and telephone number of the county Auditor-Treasurer who is authorized to accept payment is listed below. Since the amounts stated above are subject to increase, please contact the county Auditor-Treasurer office at (763) 689-1644 for the exact amount required to redeem your contract and any further information concerning the impending cancellation of your contract. /s/ Chad Struss Isanti County Auditor-Treasurer Isanti County Government Center 555 18th Ave. SW Cambridge, MN 55008 Published in the Isanti-Chisago County STAR on Aug. 15, 22, 29, 2019
NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF CONTRACT FOR DEED Date: August 7, 2019 TO: Bernard Eugene Iserman III 221 Windsor Ln New Brighton, MN 55112 YOU ARE NOTIFIED: 1. Default has occurred in the Contract for Purchase of Tax-Forfeited Land, dated October 6, 2017, and filed for record December 22, 2017 as Document #472171, in the office of the County Recorder of Isanti County, Minnesota, in which Chad Struss, Isanti County Auditor-Treasurer, acting on behalf of the state of Minnesota, sold to Bernard Eugene Iserman III, the real property in Isanti County, Minnesota, described as follows: Section 04 Township 35 Range 23 Bridgewater Lot 33 Block 10 Section 04 Township 35 Range 23 Bridgewater Lot 34 Block 10 Section 04 Township 35 Range 23 Bridgewater Lot 35 Block 10 Section 04 Township 35 Range 23 Bridgewater Lot 36 Block 10 2. Property was purchased at the Tax Forfeited Land Sale on October 6, 2017, under the terms of contract sales approved by resolution of the Isanti County Board of Commissioners. 3. The default is as follows: The monthly installments that were due on the 30th of each month have not been paid since September 30, 2018, and the real property taxes have not been paid. 4. The Auditor-Treasurer Office has received authorization from the Isanti County Board of Commissioners to cancel defaulted tax-forfeited land contract by Resolution 19/08-14, adopted August 7, 2019. 5. The County Auditor-Treasurer has begun proceedings under M.S. 559.21 to cancel your contract for deed for the reasons specified in paragraph #3 above. The contract will be canceled on November 12, 2019 unless, before that time, you pay the total amount due on the date when paid or you secure from a county or district court an order that cancellation of the contract be suspended until all your claims or defenses are finally disposed of by trial, hearing, or settlement. Your action must specifically state those facts and grounds that demonstrate your claims or defenses. If you do not pay the total amount due or secure a court order before November 12, 2019, you will lose all the money paid under the contract, lose your right to possess the property, you may lose your right to assert any claims and defenses, and you will be evicted. If you have any questions about this notice, contact an attorney immediately. A breakout of the total amount due if paid by August 31, 2019, is listed below: (a) Contract Installment Due $ 5,165.99 (b) Real Property Taxes Due $ 250.80 (c) Cost of Sheriff’s Service $ 70.00 (d) Cost of Publication $ 81.00 (e) County Attorney Fees $ 00.00 (f) 2% of Amount in Default $ 103.31 (g) Total Due If Paid by August 31, 2019 $ 5,671.10 The name, address, and telephone number of the county Auditor-Treasurer who is authorized to accept payment is listed below. Since the amounts stated above are subject to increase, please contact the county Auditor-Treasurer office at (763) 689-1644 for the exact amount required to redeem your contract and any further information concerning the impending cancellation of your contract. /s/Chad Struss Isanti County Auditor-Treasurer Isanti County Government Center 555 18th Ave. SW Cambridge, MN 55008 Published in the Isanti-Chisago County STAR on Aug. 15, 22, 29, 2019
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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: 08/11/2016 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $179,845.00 MORTGAGOR(S): James Wilson; a single man and Danielle Dahl; a single woman MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Caliber Home Loans, Inc. DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: 08/18/2016 as Document: A460373 in the Office of the CounCounty Recorder in Isanti County, Minnesota. The mortgage was assigned for value as follows: Assignee: Caliber Home Loans, Inc. Assignment dated: 02/27/2019 Assignment recorded: 03/01/2019 Assignment recording information: Document: A481908 All in the records of the County Recorder in Isanti County, Minnesota. TAX PARCEL I.D. NO.: 15.172.0620
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 2, Block 8, Yerigan Farms, Isanti County, Minnesota. Abstract Property STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 1235 18th Ave SE, Cambridge, MN 55008 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Isanti LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR: Caliber Home Loans, Inc. RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Caliber Home Loans, Inc. THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE: $175,598.82 AS OF 08/23/2019. 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: 10/10/2019 at 10:00 AM. 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 04/10/2020, or the next business day if 04/10/2020 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: 08/11/2019 - 08/17/2019 Caliber Home Loans, Inc., 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 ATTEMPT-
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ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Published in the Isanti-Chisago County STAR on Aug. 15, 22, 29, Sept. 5, 12, 19, 2019
NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICE This is notice to sell property in units C44, C56, D22, H19 and J67 at Cambridge Self Storage. If respectively Cynthia/Paul Williams/Glueth, Jacob/Raeanna Stokes/Clement, Ron and Jaquelin Watts, Diane Berg, and Virginia Rosenau do not pay their balances in full by September 5, 2019 at 9:00AM CST, auctions will be held at www.storageauctions.net on September 5, 2019 at 10:00AM CST. These units contains household items. Published in the Isanti-Chisago County STAR on Aug. 22, 29, 2019
REQUEST FOR BIDS ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS TYPO CREEK DRIVE NE IMPROVEMENTS OXFORD TOWNSHIP ISANTI COUNTY, MN Oxford Township will receive sealed bids at the Township Hall, located at 26090 Apollo Street NE, Stacy,
MN 55079 for the construction of Oxford Township Typo Creek Drive NE Improvements until 11:00 a.m. on September 17, 2019. All bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at that time. The work for which bids are asked includes the following: Clearing & Grubbing 0.4 ACRE Piezometer 4 EACH Settlement Plates 6 EACH Geogrid 3700 SQ YD Excavation – Common 2900 CU YD Excavation – Muck 100 CU YD Common Embankment (CV) 2585 CU YD Granular Embankment (CV) 6970 CU YD Select Granular Embankment Mod 10% (CV) 790 CY YD Type SP 9.5 Wearing Course Mixture (3,C) 3700 TON 60” RC Pipe Culvert Class III 58 LIN FT Temporary Culvert 1 LUMP SUM Erosion Control Blanket Category 3N 5250 SQ YD Mulch Material, Type 4 7520 SQ YD 4” Solid Line Multi Comp 11275 LIN FT 4” Double Solid Line Multi Comp 5645 LIN FT The BIDDING DOCUMENTS may be examined at the offices of MSA Professional Services, Inc., St. Paul, Minnesota and Oxford Township. Planholders list will be updated interactively on our web address at http:// www.msa-ps.com under Bidding. Copies of the BIDDING DOCUMENTS are available at www.quest-
cdn.com. You may download the digital plan documents for $25.00 by inputting Quest eBidDoc #6478391 on the website’s Project Search page. Please contact QuestCDN. com at 952-233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance in free membership registration, downloading, and working with the digital project information. No proposal will be accepted unless accompanied by a certified check or bid bond equal to at least 5% of the amount bid, payable to the OWNER as a guarantee that, if the bid is accepted, the bidder will execute and file the proper contract and bond within 15 days after the award of the contract. The certified check or bid bond will be returned to the bidder as soon as the contract is signed, and if after 15 days the bidder shall fail to do so, the certified check or bid bond shall be forfeited to the OWNER as liquidated damages. No bidder may withdraw his bid within 60 days after the actual date of the opening thereof. OWNER reserves the right to waive any informalities or to reject any or all bids. Published by the authority of the Oxford Township. CONSULTING ENGINEER: MSA Professional Services, Inc. 60 Plato Blvd. East, Suite 140 St. Paul, MN 55107 Brian D. Miller, P.E. 612-548-3120 Published in the Isanti-Chisago County STAR on Aug. 22, 29, 2019
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52 Cars 1984 Chrysler 5th Ave 80,000 miles. Never ran in the snow or ice. Always in the garage covered all winter long. Wife's car. $2,700.00. 763-691-2246 For Sale: 2000 Chevy Cavalier LS. Good condition, 170,000, gets 28-30mpg. $1,100, call for details. 320-272-4060.
102 Services Alterations and clothing repairs, 25 years experience. 320-3964152 Contact Rosemary. Braham Carpet rescue: truck mounted steam cleaning repair and installations. (320)6793691. carpetrescues.com Diesel Problems? Call the experts: East Central Diesel 763-689-9470 eastcentraldiesel.net Excellent Cleaning: I take pride in my work. Honest, dependable, references. Wendy 763-300-2291
102 Services Our newspaper has end rolls for sale! These 33” tall end rolls of blank news- paper are great for: Artwork, coloring paper for kids, wrapping packages for mailing, packing material for shipping, creating banners. Lining pet cages and so much more! Cost is .45 cents per pound. (rolls average 15-25 pounds) Call 763689-1181 x 100 to find out what is in stock. Can be picked up in our Cambridge office. 930 Cleveland St. Roof problems? We can save you money. 320-674-0755. Up to 30 free channels, antenna TV. Call Dave's TV: 320-515-0270
106 Home Improvement Interior Remodeling Kitchen and Bathroom 612-290-2724 Seamless gutters, siding, soffit, fascia. Quality workmanship, competitive prices. Mark or Richard, office: 320-515-1492; cell: 320-515-1655.
108 Landscaping Home site prepping and pond excavation. Call, text, message Jon at 320-279-0753.
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Antiques Wanted: pocket watches, hunting knives, Tonka toys, Red Wing crocks, lamps, lighting, rosaries, railroad lanterns, photos, postcards. Call Gary 320679-2535, 651-2380909.
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159 Health Care East Central A u d i o l o g y Audiology and hearing aid care. Cambridge 763-689-2121.
201 Child Care Deb's Tiny Tots experience. Infant thru school ages. Certified CPR/First Aid. Braham. 763-333-4990.
301 Farm Misc For Sale: 2012 S630 Bobcat with 385 hours, 28-foot gooseneck trailer. 320-3962054. For Sale: Ford tractor, 841 diesel, good rubber, $2,500.00. Braham area. chucklar7@yahoo.com.
For Sale: Reconditioned washers, dryers, ranges, refrigerators. Rick's Home Furnishings 320-679-4047. Kitchen Table with 2 leaves and 8 chairs 320-629-3412
Want to Buy all kinds of silver objects. Please call Mike at 763-843-0867 Wanted: Chainsaws & ice augers. Running or not. Any Make or model. Cash Paid. 320-209-1093
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Lawn & Garden Black rotted manure, lg load, fast delivery. Also firewood. 320241-6983 or 479-2446952. Cub Cadet: 2018, zero-turn lawn mower for sale. Model RTZ LX, 54-inch deck, 23 horsepower Kawasaki engine. Only 14 hours. $2,699. 763-8989068. Food Plot Tilling: Call or text John, leave message, 320-2790753. For Sale: 100x5 feet cyclone fence with extras. $400-B/O. 320679-2603.
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(320)-225-SAVE Sunday, Aug. 25, 2019 at 1:00 P.M. Contents of Storage units to be sold: Amy Gross - Unit 13 Corey Thomas - Unit 14 Kristi Tyler - Unit 37
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Thursday, August 29, 2019 10 a.m. Estate Auction, Thomas “Tommy” Olson. Location: 11788 85th Ave., Milaca, MN 56353. From the intersection of Highways 169 and 23 in Milaca, continue east on 23 ¼ mile to County Road 2, then southeast 2½ miles to County Road 4, then south 2 miles to auction site. Real estate, Bobcat skid loader, tractors, machinery, vehicles and trailer, lawn and garden, sporting and recreational, stereo and audio visual, firearms, gun safe, ammunition, gunsmith tools and supplies, tools and shop equipment, antiques, collectibles, household, shooting stand and dog training supplies.Siemers Auctioneers; Mitchell Siemers, Lic. #48-16016. 320-267-1799, www.midwestauctions.com/siemers.
Sunday, August 25 10:30 a.m. Large Firearm and Sporting Goods Auction. Janzen Auction Building (1 mile west of the stoplights in Aitkin). 5% buyer's premium. Over 125 firearms; sporting related items including gun safe, ammunition, knives, archery related, traps and related, ice fishing related, decoys. Janzen Auctioneers, 218-927-4488, www.janzenauctions.com. Auctioneers: Bob Jenzen, Lic. #01-14; Jeremy Janzen, Lic. #0110. Bid live onsite or online at www.proxibid.com/janzen.
Estate and Man Sale 1894 Bachelor Rd. Mora. 8-5 Aug 23-25. Power tools, wood working tools, Craftsman radial arm saw. Starcraft boat and Johnson motor, fishing rods, bird feeder and houses, Brother knitting machine and yarn, kitchen stove, dishwasher, microwave, recliner, household items, electronics, hubcaps. 1.5 miles on Fish Lake Drive from highway 23. Watch for signs.
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Saturday, August 24 9:30 a.m. Large 2Ring Auction, 5% premium. Janzen Auction Building (1 mile west of the stoplights). Vehicles, tractors and implemented related, motorcycles, ATV's and related, travel trailer, boating and related, lawn and garden and items of interest. Janzen Auctioneers, 218-927-4488, www.janzenauctions.com, Auctioneers: Bob Janzen, Lic. #0114; Jeremy Janzen, Lic. #01-10.
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403 Boutiques Artist Close-out Sale Canvasses, frames, watercolor paper, easels, paintings, and miscelaneous. Aug. 30&31 9am-9pm. 34201 Polk St. NE Cambridge
404 Garage Sales Garage Sale! Wed. 8/28 Sat. 8/31 7:30am -5:00pm 200 1st Ave SE Pine City, MN 55063. Art, Jewelry, Electronics, Clothes, Household. Garage Sale: 26451 Eveleth St NE, Isanti Aug 23rd and 24th, 8am to 5pm. Tools, windows, large radius windows, furniture, HH items, 3 person infrared sauna and more.
Garage Sale: 8-4:30, August 23. 8-noon, August 24. Gun cabinet, treadmill, TVs, furniture, collectibles, toys, tools, fishing rods, clothes, bike jersey, misc. Kent, 2489 195th Ave, Mora
For rent in Pine City 2 bedroom upper duplex, heat included $800/month. 612-390-8776 2 bedroom apartment in Mora. Available immediately. $800/month, $800 deposit. Heat included. 320-209-1980.
503 Lots & Acreage One Acre Lot for Sale, near Brook Park. $7,850. 763-2863002.
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Garage Sale: August 23-24, 8-5. 2706 225th Ave. (Quamba). Clothes, household, crafts, knickknacks, fishing.
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Multi-Family Garage Sale: Thursday-Saturday, August 22-24, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 19509 Salmonson River Road (Knife Lake), MN. Household, fishing, tools, antiques – Something for everyone!
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AUGUST 22, 2019 Legal Courier Process Server wanted. Looking for an independent contractor for Cambridge-Isanti area. Must have reliable transportation, smartphone, access to the internet and a printer. Part time on call. Will train the right person. Email plcmpls@gmail.com. Now Hiring: Part time housekeeping and part time front desk. If interested contact Tanya at 320-679-5700.
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Therapeutic Services Agency, Inc has an employment opportunity for a Full Time Billing Specialist position to conduct biling activities related to insurance company payers for mental health services provided by TSA staff. Qualifications and qualities desired: training and experience with insurance billing, interest and skills in attending to details, computer skills, people skills as position includes communication with staff and insurance company personnel, satisfaction in doing this important work to support service delivery to clients. The person in this position will work with a terrific Central Office Team and be involved in teamwork as well as perform independent work activities. Salary and benefits are competitive, agency is supportive. This job location is at our Pine City Depot Office. Therapeutic Services Agency, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Visit our website: www.hoperealized. com and click on the career link and apply.
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Full Time, Local Company Class A Driver Minimum 7 years driving experience, clean record, familiar with Twin Cities area, dependable, hard working, great with customers. Call Jill at 320-358-1105 or download application at: www. midminnesotatrucking.com Rush City, MN based.
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HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR Position open for a full-time Heavy Equipment Operator in the Isanti County Highway Department. For complete job description and to apply, go to: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ coisantimn. Starting salary is $21.10 per hour with benefits. Deadline: Thursday, August 29, 2019, at 4:30 p.m. EEO/AA
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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
TELECOMMUNICATOR FULL TIME Chisago County has an opening for a full time Telecommunicator. Duties include receiving, screening, and dispatching emergency 911 and non-emergency calls for Police/Fire/EMS response within Chisago County; operating a multi-channel radio and computer-aided dispatch system, playback audio recorder system, video surveillance system, TDD/TTY device, security devices, state teletype system, and completing entry/query in national, state-wide, and local records systems. Ability to work rotating shifts. Desired Qualifications: Graduate from high school or GED, valid DL, and able to complete mandatory testing if selected from applicants. $21.31 to $23.02 DOQ. Apply online at www.chisagocounty.us or call 651-213-8830 to have an application mailed. Deadline: September 4, 2019.
PART TIME Chisago County has an opening for a PT Custodian. General janitorial duties include vacuuming, mopping, dusting, emptying trash and recycling, light maintenance duties, and various other janitorial duties assigned. Hours of work are Monday to Friday 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Applicants must be self-motivated and able to work independently. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 60 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Physically able to reach with hands and arms, stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, or twist on a regular basis. Must be able to pass a criminal history check, drug test and physical. Must have valid driver’s license at all times. $13.34 per hour. Deadline: 9/4/2019. Apply at www.chisagocounty.us or call 651-213-8869 to have an application mailed.
RJ Mechanical is a very stable fast growing mechanical contractor looking for self-motivated, dependable individual looking to grow with the company.
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OFFICE SUPPORT SPECIALIST FULL TIME
Chisago County has an opening for a full time Office Support Specialist within the Health and Human Services Department. Duties include office support assignments with cases, assisting with front desk coverage, and maintaining electronic records. Desired qualifications: graduate of high school or equivalent and knowledge of department procedures and office operations. $14.18 to $19.33 DOQ. Applicants must be certified on the register for the Minnesota Merit System. Apply online by August 28, 2019 at governmentjobs.com/careers/mnmeritsystem.
SHERIFF’S DEPUTY FULL TIME Chisago County has an opening for a full time Sheriff ’s Deputy. Must be able to perform duties of “Sheriff ” as defined in MSS 645.44 and duties of “Peace Officer” as defined by MSS 626.84. Candidates must have the ability to work various shifts and pass a background investigation and required testing. A current MN Post Peace Officers License or MN POST letter of eligibility is required with application. Provide public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing all motor vehicle, criminal laws, and city ordinances. One year of full-time sworn peace officer experience or a combination of education/experience equivalent to a 2 year AA degree in criminal justice preferred. $25.41 to $27.50 DOQ. Apply online at www.chisagocounty.us or call 651-213-8869 to have an application mailed. Deadline to apply: September 4, 2019. Certi¿ed Welder/Laborer needed for a commercial HVAC sheetmetal ¿ttings producer You will be working with Cold Rolled Black Iron and Galvanized and Stainless steel.
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Duties will include working closely with the project manager to ensure the project is on track and record keeping for those specific projects. Construction background is a plus and good multi tasker is a must along with detail oriented. Email resumes to sherry@rjmechanical.biz
Bene¿ts include: Employer-matched 401(k) Accrued paid vacation 5 Paid Holidays per year Uniforms provided
SOCIAL WORKER CHILD PROTECTION FULL TIME
Chisago County has an opening for a full time Social Worker in Child Protection. Duties include providing assessment and case management to children and families in the identified target groups and other services as required and providing after hours response for child protection. Desired Qualifications: Master’s degree or bachelor’s degree in social work with a supervised field placement providing case management services. Must participate in a minimum of 15 hours per year of continuing education or in-service training as outlined in Minn. Stat. 626.559. $21.64 to $33.18 DOQ. Applicants must be certified on the register for the Minnesota Merit System. Apply online by August 28, 2019 at governmentjobs.com/ careers/mnmeritsystem.
ADMINISTRATIVE POSITION AVAILABLE Forby Contracting, Inc. is looking for a full time administrative assistant. This job requires a candidate who is self-motivated, with good organizational and communication skills and the ability to prioritize as you will have multiple responsibilities. Use of various computer programs will be required.
Wage will be based on welding skills,, starting at $18 to $24 per hour. If you are the right fit, come fill out ann application and take a tour of our facility.
To request an application or to submit your resume, contact Forby Contracting, Inc., 34363 Swede Alley, Hinckley, MN 55037
Location: North Central Fabricators, LLC 40800 Hwy 65 NE, Braham, MN 55006
forbycontracting@msn.com. Applications/resumes must be received by August 30th.
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