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Traffic stop leads to pursuit STAFF REPORT NEWS@COUNTYSTAR.COM

On Sunday, March 3, at 10:33 p.m., a Chisago County deputy attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle with improper registration on the license plate.

The vehicle did not attempt to pull over and eventually accelerated in speed. The pursuit began on Interstate 35 in Rush City headed southbound. The driver exited at Harris and headed west.

He continued to flee and the pursuit went through county roads in Fish Lake Township, Nessel Township and eventually through downtown Rush City. The driver continued north through Rush City and into Pine County. The vehicle went east on State Highway 70, and one deputy was able to perform a precision immobilization technique, causing the vehicle to fall into a ditch.

The driver, identified as Jonathan Henry Rojas, 37, was taken from the vehicle and into custody.

Rojas has a driving history involving several DWI and traffic violations and was driving with a revoked license. His history also includes a felony warrant for alleged burglary out of Pine County.

He was booked into Chisago County Jail and charged with fleeing a motor vehicle and driving after revocation.

The overall pursuit extended over about 31 miles and lasted 19 minutes.

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Celebrating our littlest learners during Week of the Young Child Grace, 2, with mom Rebecca take time to play and learn together at North Branch Early Childhood & Family Education recently.

Area childcare providers will celebrate the Week of the Young Child April 10-16. See story on page 5.

Construction bids for new jail go to Board in April

BY EMMA NICHOLS EDITOR@COUNTYSTAR.COM

Construction bids for the proposed jail facility in Chisago County were returned Mar. 29, and the final proposal will go to the board by the end of April.

City Administrator Bruce Messelt reported that the proposed project will most likely come in under budget at an estimated $23.9 million.

The County Board made the decision to pursue a grant from the State to cover half of the budgeted price tag: an estimated $12 million. A formal hearing was held at the State

level on Saturday, March 2, for the proposal, and County Commissioner George McMahon and other county officials have been speaking with members of the Senate and House about the project.

“We’re in as good a position as we can be with the State,” Messelt said. “But we don’t have control over their spending, and there is some reluctance to spend a lot of money.”

Chisago County’s jail was deemed “structurally and functionally obsolete” by the State of Minnesota in terms of cell size and overall space back in 2008, Messelt said. A new jail

has been in the works since then, and the 2016 budget finally allowed for the project to get underway.

Currently, Chisago County is sending prisoners to other county jails because of their lack of space and resources, a practice that raises costs on its own. Messelt believes that because the county is currently spending that much on moving prisoners, some of that money can be put towards the building of a new jail.

Chisago County’s current jail has 40 beds, and they are SEE JAIL, PAGE 8

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Sirens will sound for Severe Weather Awareness Week PRESS RELEASE NEWS@COUNTYSTAR.COM

Are you ready for severe weather? Each year, state and local agencies collaborate with the National Weather Service and Homeland Security and Emergency Management to sponsor Severe Weather Awareness Week. This year it’s April 11-15.

The week is designed to refresh, remind and educate the public about seasonal threats from severe weather and how to avoid them. It’s also a great time for families to make and practice an emergency plan and build or refresh an emergency preparedness kit.

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Outdoor warning sirens and NOAA weather radios will sound at 1:45 p.m. and 6:55 p.m. The first drill is intended for institutions and businesses. The evening drill is intended for second shift workers and families.

The public is invited to take advantage of Severe Weather Awareness Week to review their family’s emergency procedures and prepare for weather-related hazards.

STORM SPOTTER TRAINING OFFERED In conjunction with Severe Weather Awareness Week, the Isanti County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management along with

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the National Weather Service will provide SKYWARN Training (also referred to as Storm Spotter) scheduled for Tuesday, April 12, from 6:30-9 p.m. at the Cambridge Intermediate School, Lecture Hall, Room 208. Coffee and cookies will be provided.

This training is beneficial for those who simply wish to become better informed, as well as those who want to be designated storm spotters.

The training will be conducted by a Warning Coordination Meteorologist from the National Weather Service.

Isanti County residents will also have a chance to receive a NOAA weather radio.

There is no charge for the training, but pre-registration is requested by calling the Isanti County Homeland Security and Emergency Management office at (763) 689-8309 or (763) 689-8306 or emailing kim.flanaghan@ co.isanti.mn.us or mari.delage@co.isanti.mn.us by Monday, April 11, to plan for materials and refreshments.

A Cambridge man faces three counts of burglary and an assault charge following a disturbance last week in Braham.

On Thursday, March 31, at about 3:31 p.m., law enforcement officials were dispatched to a residence in Braham in response to a homeowner who had interrupted a burglary and was holding the suspect at gunpoint.

As officials approached the house, they noticed the homeowner standing in front of the residence, pointing to the rear of the house. When officials went around the house they found a man sitting on the ground facing away from the house, rocking back and forth and crying. The male was identified as Anthony Patrick Sarracco, 26, of Cambridge.

Sarracco said he did not live at this house, but arrived in a van he parked down the road. The vehicle, located later, was confirmed to be stolen from Cambridge.

Investigators found a front window had been broken, with shards of glass in the landscaping and on the sidewalk in front of the house. A car was parked in the front driveway, and it appeared to have a bullet hole through the rear passenger side headlight and front grill that had traveled into the engine compartment through the radiator. Radiator fluid was leaking onto the concrete driveway underneath the car.

The homeowner explained that he had just returned from a trip into town and had pulled his car up the driveway when

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he heard a loud noise, which he believed was his car, though it sounded to him like a gunshot.

He explained that as he entered the house through the attached garage, he saw a file folder with security system codes and other paperwork on the floor, wiring that had been pulled from the security system itself, and a flower that was tipped over onto the kitchen floor.

He said he also noticed a 7mm rifle on the floor with a spent casing under the desk. He then noticed Sarracco coming out of the office area.

The homeowner said he asked Sarracco who he was and what he was doing in his home, and Sarracco responded “I had to protect them.” The homeowner then retrieved a .357 revolver from a kitchen cabinet and held Sarracco at gunpoint, as Sarracco began crying and asked, “Where are the other people?”

The homeowner said he then feared there were other people in the house and called law enforcement.

After making the call, the homeowner said Sarracco walked out of the kitchen towards the front door, and the homeowner ordered him to stop.

Instead of stopping, he

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walked out of the back of the house and said “I’m going to sit down and wait for them out here.”

Shortly afterwards, law enforcement officers arrived and took control of Sarracco.

After an inspection of the home, officials observed that an electrical box had been damaged, allegedly in an attempt to disable the home security system. The service door to the home appeared to have been kicked in.

There were clear dents hear the doorknob, the molding around the door was broken, and the jam was cracked.

There were muddy bootprints on the floor, consistent with the soles of the boots Sarracco had been wearing.

The security pad had also been pulled from the wall, and about three feet of wire was hanging from the wall.

The homeowner reported that the 7mm rifle and some ammunition had been stored in a different part of the home than where it was discovered.

A window above the desk in the office was also broken, with pieces of broken glass on top of the desk.

This window faced the front of the home with a clear view of the driveway.

Investigators determined that Sarracco allegedly forced entry to the home and located the 7mm rifle, then fired it through the office window as the homeowner drove up the driveway.

Sarracco faces three counts of first degree burglary and one count of second degree assault with a dangerous weapon, all felony level offenses.

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The Linwood Senior Center will offer a 10week course for ages 55plus covering physical activity, healthy eating, financial fitness, medications, advance planning, falls prevention, etc.

Meeting Mondays, April 11-June 20, at 11 a.m. at Linwood Senior Center, 22817 Typo Creek Dr., Stacy. Preregister at (651) 462-5565 or dawn.cash@ linwoodtownship.org.

Take the opportunity to donate blood from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Chisago City Community Center, 10825 Lake Blvd., Chisago City. To learn more and make an appointment, visit www. redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-733-2767.

Museum Fundraiser The Isanti County Historical Society and Agricultural Society will hold a fundraiser with 3:30-7 p.m. roast beef dinner, live music, silent and live auctions at the Isanti County Fairgrounds Community Hall. For info call Cullen Bartz at (612) 308-2669 or Lynne Dablow at (651) 260-0477 or purchase tickets at www.isanticountyfair. com.

APR 9 Driver Improvement Class An 8-hour Driver Improvement Class for firsttime participants aged 55-plus will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at SAC’s Enrichment Center, City Center Mall, Cambridge.

Soup and sandwich can be purchased for lunch.

Call 1-888-234-1294 to register.

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The saints go dancing in The Spirit River Scandiband performed music to celebrate St. Urho’s Day and St. Patrick’s Day in North Branch in March. The event was hosted by We R Able, which provides regular concerts through its Arts RX program. Follow the nonprofit on Facebook at “We R Able (a St. Croix River Education District program).”

The Holy Sexuality Church Summit will be held from 9-11:30 a.m. at New Hope Community Church, 33030 Vickers St. NE, Cambridge, on Biblical theology of sex and LGBT issues. There is a cost. Call (763) 552-7979 for registration info.

Library Book Sale The Friends of the North Branch Library will hold their Spring Book Sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the library’s Community Room. Donations welcome of books, DVDs and music CDs. Call (651) 674-8443 for info.

North Branch Lions Club will host a Prime Rib Dinner from 5-7:30 p.m. at NB High School.

Music by Mystery Mountain Boys. There is a cost.

Tickets at Chamber office, any NB Lions Club member or Post Haste. $5 all-you-can-eat pizza for kids. For info call (651) 674-4965.

Spring Fling Fundraiser The 2016 Spring Fling with a Mardi Gras theme, sponsored by North 65 Chamber of Commerce, will begin with 5:30 p.m. social hour and 7 p.m. dinner at Spirit River Community Center, 1321 Heritage Blvd. NE, Isanti.

Includes silent auction, Tower of Spirits, raffle games. There is a cost.

For tickets call (763) 689-

Sponsored by Friends of the Library. Call (320) 396-3177 for more info.

Spring Bingo Harris Legion Post 139 will offer its Spring Bingo from 7:30-9 p.m. at the Harris Legion Hall, 43662 Ginger Ave., Harris, with prizes of hams, turkeys and cash.

APR 10 There will be a pancake breakfast from 8:30 a.m. to noon with pancakes, french toast, sausage, eggs and beverage at East Bethel Senior/Community Center. There is a cost.

Free Forum on Falls & Health A free adult forum on “Fall Prevention and the Importance of Staying Hydrated” will be held at 10:50 a.m. in the fellowship hall of Common Ground, 404 N. Cypress, Cambridge. Come early for coffee and treats.

Free Family Movie The Braham Event Center will show a free movie at 2 p.m. called “Annie.”

Snacks available for purchase. Donations for movie are appreciated.

APR 11 Blood Pressure Checks Free blood pressure checks from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at SAC’s Enrichment Center, City Center Mall, Cambridge. Open to the public.

Free Grocery Store Tour A certified health and wellness coach with Cambridge Medical Center will host a store tour from 6-7:30 p.m. at City Center Market to teach the basics of making healthy food choices. Participants will receive a $10 produce coupon. Free, but registration is required by calling (763) 688-6032.

Free Lego Workshops Cambridge Public Library will host parent/ child Lego workshops from 6:30-8:30 p.m. April 11-12 (must attend both nights) for children in grades 2-5 to build a project and investigate engineering. Register by April 8. Call (763) 689-7390 for info and registration.

An 4-hour Refresher Defensive Driving Class for participants aged 55plus will be held from 12-4 p.m. at Linwood Senior Center, 22817 Typo Creek Dr., Stacy. There is a cost.

Call (651) 462-5565 to register.

Texting While Driving Event Matt Logan will share how his daughter died while texting in a free event at Braham Event Center, 655 8th St. SW. Experience driving simulator at 6 p.m., speaker at 7 p.m. For info call (320) 679-4065 x 24 or email robert.bollenbeck@ ecrdc. org.

Family Law Clinic The Refuge Network will sponsor a free Family Law Clinic from 6-8 p.m. at Family Pathways, 1575 E. First Ave., Cambridge, on basics of Dissolution and Custody, with a chance to speak to a lawyer. For more info visit www.therefugenetwork.org or call (763) 6893532.

Amazon Presentation Wild River Audubon will offer a talk and pho-

tos by Lindstrom resident Gloria Peterson on her bird tour to Ecuador at 7 p.m. at Chisago Lakes Area Library, 11754 302nd St., Chisago City. Refreshments served. Call (651) 257-5627 for info.

APR 13 Open Studio

Join fellow artists from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. to work on your own art with your own supplies at Cambridge Center for the Arts, 140 Buchanan St. N. No instruction, no charge, no registration necessary. Snacks are welcome. Call (763) 5520320 for more info.

Free Medicare Sessions

A free information session on Medicare parts A,B,C & D will be offered from 1-3 p.m. at SACS (Senior Center) in Cambridge, 140 N. Buchanan St., Suite 164. Registration is required by calling the Senior Linkage Line® at 1-800-333-2433.

Writers Group

Cambridge Center for the Arts will host a writers group from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in a relaxed and informal setting. All levels welcome. Bring your latest work and your own refreshments to 140 Buchanan St. N (City Center Mall). Call (763) 552-0320 or email barb.ccfa.writers@gmail.com for more info.

APR 14 ECE Annual Meeting

East Central Energy’s Annual Meeting will begin with registration at 5 p.m., business meeting at 6 p.m. at the Braham Event Center. Director election results will be announced. Light refreshments will be served. For info call 1-800-254-7944 or visit www.eastcentralenergy.com.

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April Fools Disc Golf A 12-hole tournament presented by Prodigy Disc will start at 10 a.m. at “The Coop,” a private course near Cambridge.

There is an entry fee that includes two discs and hat. Contact Don Bursell for info and directions at (320) 279-1118 or donbursell@gmail.com.

Take the opportunity to donate blood from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Culver’s, 105 Opportunity Blvd., Cambridge. To learn more and make an appointment, visit www.redcrossblood. org or call 1-800-733-2767.

55+ Refresher Driving Class for the Family” from 10 a.m. to noon at Cambridge Isanti High School for 7th graders to adults to learn fun ways to express their feelings and beliefs openly.

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Thank a nurse during Public Health Week

BY JUSTIN NAVRATIL ISANTI COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH

It’s easy to take good health for granted. Often we only appreciate our health when dealing with an illness or caring for a sick family member, but today I encourage you to recognize and celebrate the health you have by remembering some of the things in your life that help keep you healthy. Vaccines, sidewalks, access to healthcare, healthy school lunches and a stable economy all help keep us healthy.

April 4-11 is National Public Health Week, and Isanti County Public Health (ICPH) wants to echo a spirit of gratitude. We take this opportunity to recognize the achievements of several organizations and individuals who have demonstrated Health a commitment to improving health News in our community.

First, ICPH recognizes the work of Justin Allina Health–Cambridge Medical Center’s Community Engagement Navratil Team. Nicole Klanderud, Karla Patrick, Chelsea Hurst and Darcy Rylander go beyond the hospital and clinic walls to reach people in our community through a variety of programs and opportunities for personal growth.

They understand the value of preventing disease before it starts and laying the foundation for good health in the lives of all community members.

One notable achievement of the group was the organization of a suicide prevention and awareness event called “Let’s Talk About It,” which took place at Cambridge-Isanti High School on March 2; over 400 people attended. The Community Engagement Team partnered with local schools, Hope in Action MN, local faith communities, local public health and many others to deliver a powerful event and start an important conversation about mental health.

ICPH also recognizes some internal staff for their outstanding achievements in the past year. Public Health Nurses Nancy Anderson, MaryLynn Koski, Dawn Fiedler and Donna Humphrey serve on the Isanti County MnCHOICES Assessor Team in Public Health.

Using a person-centered planning approach, these certified professionals help Isanti County residents remain in their homes and in the community by helping people make decisions about long-term services and supports. They demonstrated a commitment to excellence in the past year, highlighted by an exemplary review of Isanti County by state officials.

Finally, ICPH recognizes the work of Public Health Nurse Maureen Spike for her accomplishment of achieving Healthy Families America accreditation for Isanti County’s partnership in the Metro Alliance for Healthy Families program. This evidence-based, family home visiting program helps vulnerable young families set an early course for health and prosperity.

Congratulations to all recipients of recognition, and have a great Public Health Week.

Justin Navratil is Public Health Planner with Isanti County Public Health and can be reached at justin. navratil@co.isanti.mn.us.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Remember dispatchers on April 10-16 emphasis To the editor, The North Branch Police Department would like to express our deepest gratitude to the Chisago County Sheriff’s dispatchers that keep our officers safe each and every day.

Your dedication and commitment to the citizens of Chisago County is commendable.

Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, we will find a calm voice ready to handle any emergency that may be called in by citizens or one of our officers.

They always handle these in a proficient and professional manner, and their relaxed demeanor inspires confidence in officers responding that they have all necessary information for that emergency.

We, together with many other law enforcement, fire and EMS responders, honor our dispatchers April 10-16, 2016, during National Telecommunicators Week.

Thank you for being there for US! Daniel Meyer, Chief North Branch Police Department

Thanks for supporting Girl Scout cookie sale To the editor, Our Braham Girl Scout Troop #56651 would like to thank the

surrounding communities for their support in helping our girls to reach their goals with cookie sales this year.

We are fortunate enough to have the opportunities to set up booths at both grocery stores in Cambridge and North Branch.

We appreciate that these businesses welcome our girls with a safe, warm, indoor location to sell cookies.

We also want to thank all of the people that stopped to buy cookies and give our girls a chance to learn to speak in a public setting, count money and develop customer service skills – these are all values we work to instill in our girls through Girl Scouts.

We are so thankful for the great group of girls we have the opportunity to work with and the supportive parents that help our girls to be successful!

A big thank you to Jim and Heather Sward for their help with designing and building our booth and t-shirts this year as well.

Tina Heidelberger, Girl Scout Leader Sarah Anderson, Girl Scout Leader

Swim and dive program a wonderful experience To the editor, We would like to express our gratitude to the CIHS boys swim and dive program. Our son has been in the program since he was a 7th grader and is currently a ju-

nior in high school.

As we look forward to his final year in swimming, we have been looking back at all the previous years and the wonderful experience of growth this program has provided for him.

In the CIHS boys swim and dive program, if you work hard and have a positive attitude, you will succeed. Every boy gets to participate in every meet; there is a place for everyone. The coaches help each boy find his own place and offer the tools necessary for success.

It has been a heart-warming experience, watching these young men develop their skills and achieve their personal bests.

Because it is a timed sport, the swimmers are able to measure their improvement; set and meet their individual and collective goals.

An immeasurable aspect of this program is the mentoring that occurs. The older boys truly take the younger kids under their wings, encouraging and supporting them. As a younger swimmer, our son looked up to these older boys. Now, he is enjoying the opportunity to become a mentor and a leader himself.

To us, the CIHS boys swim and dive program epitomizes the essence of sports and sportsmanship. We feel so fortunate that our son has been and continues to be a part of it.

Amy Jensen and Jon Gorham Cambridge

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Kids from Ms. Deb’s class at Cambridge-Isanti’s Early Childhood program decorated Cub Foods bags for customers to use and celebrate the Week of the Young Child.

Celebrating our littlest learners Caregivers celebrate Week of the Young Child April 10-16

BY LORI ZABEL NEWS@COUNTYSTAR.COM

More than usual, local preschools and day care providers will focus on making the week special for their young charges on April 10-16, designated as the Week of the Young Child. This year’s slogan is “Celebrating Our Youngest Learners.”

The Week of the Young Child is an annual celebration sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the world’s largest early childhood education association, with nearly 80,000 members and a network of over 300 local, state and regional affiliates.

The purpose of the special week is to focus public attention on the needs of young children and their families and to recognize the early childhood programs and services that meet those needs.

Cambridge Mayor Marlys Palmer makes an annual proclamation at a City Council meeting – April 4 this year.

A staff member at Next Best Thing To Mom Daycare in Cambridge said the daycare takes a group of children to the official proclamation at City Hall, and added, “It’s always the week of the young child around here.”

On March 28 children at Cambridge-Isanti’s Early Childhood Program decorated Cub Foods bags that will be returned to the store for customers to use and learn about the week-long emphasis.

North Branch’s Early Childhood Program will follow the recommendations of the NAEYC and highlight a topic each day: Music Monday, Taco Tuesday, Work Wednesday, Artsy Thursday and Family Friday.

North Branch’s week finishes off with the annual Sunrise River School Carnival at Sunrise River Elementary on Friday, April 15, from 4:30-7:30 p.m.

Braham’s Early Childhood Family Education program will highlight music

on Monday with a “Music & Movement” class offering movement activities, storytime and making of instruments.

Other activities will be emphasized with kids during the week.

NAEYC first established the Week of the Young Child in 1971, recognizing that the early childhood years lay the foundation for children’s success in school and later life. The group’s website states, “The Week of the Young Child is a time to recognize that children’s opportunities are our responsibilities, and to recommit ourselves to ensuring that each and every child experiences the type of early environment – at home, at child care, at school and in the community – that will promote their early learning.”

EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS Early Childhood Family Education 428 NW 2nd Avenue, Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 691-6691 Kim Goodmanson, Coordinator kgoodmanson@cambridge.k12.mn.us Isanti location: Isanti Primary School – Early Childhood 301 Heritage Blvd NW Isanti, MN 55040 (Contact through ECFE above) Early Childhood & Family Services 38705 Grand Ave., North Branch, MN 55056 (651) 674-1220 Erica Bjerketvedt, Coordinator ebjerketvedt@isd138.org Early Childhood Preschool Program 531 Elmhurst Ave. S., Braham, MN 55006 (320) 396-5169 Lindsay Rasmussen, Coordinator lrasmussen@braham.k12.mn.us

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Hudson, 2, and his mom Michelle try their hand at painting recently at North Branch Early Childhood & Family Services, which provides many opportunities for parents and children to play and learn together.

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OBITUARIES

Gary Anderson

Kenneth Drilling

Carol Carpenter

Gary Dale Anderson, age 79, of Cambridge, Minn., died and went to be with the Lord on March 31, 2016, at home after a lengthy illness.

He was born on Oct. 29, 1936, in Minneapolis to Fred and Mabel Anderson. He attended school and graduated from St. Louis Park High School.

He was united in marriage to Dorothy Fodness on J Jan. 30, 1960, in Dell Rapids, S S.D. Gary attended Brown C College, receiving a degree iin Electronic Technology.

Gary served two years iin the U.S. Army and was h honorably discharged. He w was employed by Honeywell ffor 32 years. While there he e earned one patent. He rettired in 1991 at the age of 55.

Gary and Dorothy lived iin Coon Rapids, Minn., for nine years and then moved to their Rush Point farm in 1969 where they lived for 46 years. In the fall of 2015 they moved to their present home in Cambridge, Minn.

Gary enjoyed reading, playing cards, cribbage, chess, solving code words, fishing and hunting. He also enjoyed woodworking (where he made many items for the home, including the remodeling of their home), mowing the grass and puttering around their hobby farm in Rush Point with the family’s special golden retriever dogs (Copper, Chance and Fred). He also enjoyed raising beef cattle. He loved watching the birds and the wildlife that visited over the years.

Gary was a member of Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church of Rush Point, Minn., and of Leisure Club. He was skilled at fixing and repairing everything – basically a jack of all trades.

He is survived by his loving spouse of 56 years, Dorothy; children Lisa Schluck, Bloomington, Minn., Beth Anderson, Esko, Minn., and Sara Anderson, Cambridge, Minn.; grandchildren Erin Norris, Colin Schluck, Alison Schluck (Matt Grand), Kyle Schluck, Samia Anderson and Keone Anderson; great-grandchildren Nola Norris, Dottie Norris and Summer Grand; sister Joan (David) Nordquist, of Kansas, niece Mary White, nephew Steven Nordquist, many cousins, other relatives and special friends. He is preceded in death by his parents.

A special thank you to Allina Hospice for their exceptional care. Memorials preferred in lieu of flowers.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 16, 2016, at Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church in Rush Point. Visitation one hour prior to services.

Arrangements are in the care of Carlson-Lillemoen Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Cambridge. Online condolences can be shared at www.carlsonlillemoen.com.

Kenneth John Drilling, 59, passed away peacefully at his home in Isanti, Minn., on April 4, 2016.

Ken was born in Waterloo, Iowa, on Aug. 4, 1956. He attended high school in LaPorte City, Iowa. He joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 1974 and worked as a jet mechanic. He had a distinguished career in sheet metal technology.

Ken was an avid car entthusiast, building monster ttrucks and restoring old c cars. He was a proud memb ber of the Isanti Communitty. He loved being in the watter, scuba diving, boating a and traveling to tropical d destinations. He also enjjoyed Tae Kwon Do. Ken is preceded in death b by his parents Gerald and J Joanne, sister Christine Drilling, nephew Eric Drilling, great-nephew Atrios Drilling; parents-in-law Donald and Melva Peterson, and brothers-in-law Terry and Tom Peterson.

Ken is survived by his loving wife Cathy, daughter Nicole (Chad), son Jeremy (Jenell), step-children Amanda (Tone) and Adam (Katie), as well as 12 grandchildren; brothers Steve, Marty (Marie), sisters Jody Maxfield (Marsha), Gina Wagner (George), Mary Terry, Maureen Apel (Andy), Peggy Drilling and Rose Ivy. He is also survived by brother-in-law James Peterson (Karen), sisters-in-law Marnie Guthrie (Lynn), Lori Daudt (Terry), Allison Adkins, Judy Peterson and many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and special friends.

A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 10, 2016, at Spirit River Community, 1321 Heritage Boulevard, Isanti, MN 55040. Visitation will begin one hour before the service.

Carol Kay Carpenter, age 74, of Cambridge, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 1, 2016, in Forest Lake.

She is preceded in death by her father Robert Schultze and twin brother Jerry.

Carol is survived by her loving husband of 52 years Dennis; mother Hazel (Brunk); children Troy, Todd a and Traci; grandchildren M Michael (Sammi), Tyler, J Jake Carpenter, Brandi H Howard and Yazzy Mason; g great-grandchildren Jacob C Carpenter, Jaleiya, Joe Jr., a and Jazzminn Williams, M Mason Sargent and one o on the way; brother Denn nis Schultze of Woodbury; n nephews Carl (Tyghre) S Schultze, Nick Schultze; n niece Cassi (Ryan) Knutson; great-nieces and nephews Olive and Irene Schultze and Tenley Knutso.

Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 7, 2016, at Christ the King Catholic Church in Cambridge. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday April 6, 2016, at Carlson-Lillemoen Funeral Home in Cambridge and one hour prior to Mass at church on Thursday. Interment will be at Christ the King Catholic Cemetery.

Arrangements are in the care of Carlson-Lillemoen Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Cambridge. Online condolences can be shared at www.carlsonlillemoen.com.

NAMES IN THE NEWS

A Celebration of Life for

Paula Haynes

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Cambridge-Isanti welding students swept the three medals in Welding Sculpture at the 2016 Skills USA State competition recently. From left are Austin Rasmussen, Michael Wade, Joe Fredenburg, Kevin Lear, Daniel Lee, Taylor Riedemann. Not pictured are Cale Ellingson (student) and Greg Doom (teacher).

CIHS welders win big at Skills USA April 28,1955 – January 3, 2016 Paula touched us all in her way -as a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, friend, and neighbor.

Please honor Paula and her family with your presence on Sunday afternoon April 17, 2016 at the Spirit River Community Center in Isanti, MN. Casual open house gathering from 1:00 pm–4:00 pm Come visit, mingle, and have some food. Bring your favorite memories or thoughts of Paula to share with her family and friends beginning at approximately 1:30 pm.

–The Haynes Family “To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die.”

– Thomas Campbell

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Cambridge-Isanti welding students had another excellent year at the 2016 Skills USA state competition.

CIHS swept all three medals in the Welding Sculpture division with senior Joe Fredenburg winning the gold. Joe is invited to compete at the National competition this summer in Louisville Kentucky.

CIHS also did very well in the Individual Welding division, winning the Silver and Bronze. The results for Cambridge welders are as follows:

Graduations Concordia University, St. Paul, has announced its Dean’s List for the Fall 2015 semester, for students achieving a 3.6 or higher gradepoint average: Christina Zvonar, Senior, Center City Erica Young, Senior, Isanti Garrett Darling, Senior, Lindstrom Megan Nelson, Junior, Lindstrom

Welding Sculpture: 1st place- Joe Fredenburg 2nd place- Austin Rasmussen 3rd place – Cale Ellingson Individual Welding 2nd place- Taylor Riedemann 3rd place- Daniel Lee The CIHS welding teacher and Skills USA advisor is Greg Doom.

Bevin Beaver, Senior, North Branch Madison Kunshier, Sophomore, North Branch • The following local residents were among 406 students to receive degrees from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls in December 2015.

Alexandra Swenson, Center City, Bachelor of Science, Psychology Emily Calhoun, Chisago City,

Bachelor of Science, Art Henry Fitzpatrick, Chisago City, Bachelor of Science, Broad Field Social Studies Aubreanna Olson, Lindstrom, Bachelor of Science, Music Miranda Christenson, North Branch, Bachelor of Science, Biology, Magna Cum Laude Blake Degerstrom, North Branch, Bachelor of Science, Marketing Communications

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Access Church (NB Campus) 4359 392nd St. North Branch, MN 55056 Sundays at 9am & 11am. www.accesschurchonline.org 651-674-7531. Kevin Haseltine, Lead Pastor Access Church (Isanti Campus) 201 Centennial Drive (Isanti Middle School) Isanti, MN 55040 Sundays at 11am. www.accesschurchonline.org 651-674-7531. Kevin Haseltine, Lead Pastor Shaheen Eydgahi, Campus Pastor Harvest Church 601 Heritage Blvd. NE, Isanti. Located on the NE corner of CR5 & Hwy 65. harvest4god.net.

763-444-8883 Darren Sedler, Pastor. Wednesday night Bible Study. Dinner 6pm, Bible Study 6:30-8pm. Sunday Service 10:30 am.

Baptist Elim Baptist Church 114 Dahlin Ave. NE Isanti.

763-444-9221. Adult Sunday School 9am. Sunday 10 am Worship Service/Kids T.I.M.E. Wed. Family Night: Awana Sparks: 6:30-8pm (kindergarten-gr. 2), Jr. High Prime Time: 6:15-7:45 pm (gr. 6-8), Sr. High S.M.A.S.H.: 7:25-9pm (gr. 9-12).

First Baptist Church 304 S. Main St., Cambridge, 763-689-1173. Call the church office or visit our website for current service times and programs. firstbaptistcambridge.org South Isanti Baptist Church 3367 Cty. Rd. 5 NE, Isanti.

763-444-5860, Pastor Bob Venneman. Sunday Worship 9:30am. Wednesday “Life & Light” Bible studies for all ages. Adults & children.

For info call or go to southisantibaptist.org.

Springvale Baptist Church 5-1/2 miles NW of Cambridge at Jct. of Cty Rd 14 & 6. 763689-1373. Sunday School 9:30am. Morning Worship 10:30am. Second Sunday Potluck Dinner; Wednesday 7:15pm Adult Study Stanchfield Baptist Church 38850 Midway St. NE Stanchfield. 320-396-3391.

Rev. Tim Walker, Lead Pastor.

9:15am. Sunday School for all ages, 10:30 am Worship Service. Wednesday Nights Clubs & Youths Sept.-May 6:30pm. stanchfieldbaptist.com

North Isanti Baptist Church Lead Pastor: Travis Blake.

2248 313th Ave. NE, Cambridge 763-689-3576.

8:15am Worship Service (traditional style) 9:15am Coffee Fellowship. 9:45am Sunday School Classes (age 4-adults).

10:45am Worship Service (contemporary style). www.nibchurch.com Evangelical Free Dale Evangelical Free Church 45268 Brunswick Rd, Harris, MN 763-689-5817 Pastor/Teacher Dr. Harvey Martin. Sunday School – all ages 9 am. Sunday Service 10:25am. Awana, Wed. 6:30-8pm. Youth, Wed. 6:30-8pm www.daleefc.com Kost Evangelical Free Church 37405 Kost Trail, North Branch, MN 55056. Jct. of CR 11 & CR 72, SE of North Branch. 651-583-3281.

Pastor, Dawson Grover.

Kost Student Ministries Mondays 6:30pm. Worship Service Sundays 9:30am.

More info: www.kostefc.org Oxlip Evangelical Free Church 9am Worhsip Service.

10:30am Coffee Time. 11am Sunday School. Pastor Leroy Scheumann. 29237 Roanoke St. NW, Isanti. www.oxlip.org E-mail: oxlip@oxlip.org.

Jr. High youth/Awana Wed. 6:25pm. Sr. High Youth Mon. 6pm. Bone Builders 9am Tues. & Thurs.

Interdenominational Lakeside Christian Church 32393 Rendova Cir. N.E., Cambridge (3 mi. E of Cambridge just off Hwy. 95).

763-689-3649. Senior Pastor; Aaron Newton. Counselors: Pastoral Counselor Toni Nelson; Joy Morlock, M.A. Counselor. 763-689-3623.

Sunday 9:30am. Worship 10:45am.Gathering Grounds; Cabins for personal retreats.

Call for reservation. E-mail lakesidesecretary@gmail.com Lutheran Cambridge Lutheran Church (ELCA) 621 Old North Main Street, Cambridge. 763-689-1211 8:50am Festival, 9:15am & 10:30am Horizon. Splash! Kids Ministry dismissed from all services. Radio service Sunday at 11am (KBEK 95.5 FM) cambridgelutheran.org. Facebook: Cambridgelutheran

Braham Evangelical Lutheran Church (ELCA) 320-396-2755. West Central Drive & Cty Rd 4 in northwest Braham. Pastor Richard Chronis. Worship Service 9:00am Traditional on 1st, 3rd & 5th Sundays. Country/Rock/ Traditional Worship on the 2nd & 4th Sundays. Holy Communion celebrated 1st, 2nd & 3rd Sundays. Sunday School 10:15am ages 3yrs -6th gr. Office hours 9 am-Noon Tuesday-Friday.

Radio service Sunday at 9:30am (KBEK 95.5 FM) Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church Of Rush Point (ELCA) Keith Kolzow, Pastor. 320-358-4829, 600 Rush Point Dr. 8:45am Sunday School. 10am Worship with nursery available.

11am Fellowship my.calvaryofrushpoint.org. officecalvaryrushpoint@ gmail.com Faith Lutheran Church (ELCA) 2nd & Main, Isanti.

763-444-9201. Pastor Clifton Hanson. Sunday Worship 10am. Coffee fellowship & Sunday School 10:15am.

Kingdom Kids Club 6:30pm-7:30pm every Wed. during school year. (3yrs-6th gr.) All are welcome! Staffed nursery available. Call for info. faithlutheranisanti.com First Lutheran Church (ELCA) 43779 Gates Ave., Harris.

651-674-4971. Handicapped accessible. Pastor Caroline Harthun. Sunday 9:30am Worship, 10:30am coffee/ fellowship.

Joy Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod) 1155 Joy Circle, Cambridge.

763-689-4355. Sunday Services: 8am Traditional.

10:30am Contemporary.

9:15am Sunday School. www.joylutheran.net Long Lake Lutheran Church (ELCA) 3921 277th Ave NW Isanti, MN 55040, 763-444-5315. Pastor Matt Flom. Sunday Worship 8am & 9:30am.

Education/Sunday School hour 9:30am. longlakeluth.org Living Branch Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod) 6486 Elm St., North Branch, MN 55056.

651-674-5576 Handicapped Accessible. Pastor Micah Schmidt. Sunday: 8am Traditional, 9:15am Sunday School/Adult Bible Study with Nursery, 10:30am contemporary service w/ nursery. Tue. 1:30pm Bible study. Wed. 5:15-5:30pm Confirmation, 6:30pm Wings for Kids ages 3-12 yrs., Men’s Bible Study & Youth group. livingbranch.org

Bob Pankan & Sons Concrete & Masonry, Inc.

Spring Lake Lutheran Church (ELCA) 8440 Erickson Road, PO Box 958, North Branch, MN 55056 (9 mi. E. of Cambridge on Hwy. 95, North one block on Erickson Road). 651-674-4606.

Mark Gruner, Pastor. sllchurch.org E-mail: sll. church@gmail.com. Thurs., Apr. 7 1:30pm WELCA mtg and program. Sat., Apr. 9 8am Daisy Circle. 9am WELCA Workday. Sun., Apr. 10 9am Worship, Communion.

7:40am Sunday School. 10am Fellowship. Tues.,Apr. 5 1:30 pm Iris Circle Mtg. 7pm Council Mtg. Thurs., Apr. 14 Men’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, Kevin Zellers, Pastor; Sunday 9am Worship; 10:20am Adult Bible Study; Monday 10 am Bible study.

E-mail: stjohnlutheran@att.net Christ Ev. Lutheran Church (WELS) 32962 Vickers St. NE, Cambridge, 763-689-5333 www.christcambridge.com Sunday Worship 9am. Sunday School/Bible class 10:15am.

(1.8 mi. E of Cambridge) St. John’s Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod) 980 West 4th Street, Rush City, Rev. John E. Beck, Pastor.

320-358-3623, Sunday 9am Worship, 10:20am Family Bible Hour, Monday 10am Bible Study. stjohnsrushcity.org St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod) 400 SE 8th St., (Isanti #4 E.), PO Box 37, Braham. 320-3963103. Tim Renstrom, Pastor.

Sunday 8:45 am Sunday School & Adult Bible Study.

10:00am Worship. ststephensbraham.org Trinity Lutheran Church (ELCA) County Rd 14, North Branch. 651-674-7047. Interim Pastor Bill Pearson. Worship Sundays 8 & 10am, Sunday School, Bible Study & Adult Education 9am. Confirmation & Youth Group are Wed. at 6:30 p.m. E-mail: office@trinitynorthbranch.org

Strandlund Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Specialists

Common Ground A United Methodist Community 404 North Cypress.

763-689-2071. Jean Rollin, Pastor. Sunday 9:30am.

Worship. Childrens’ Christian Education 9:45. commongroundumc.org Main Street Church 6500 Main St., North Branch, MN 55056. 651-674-4090, 651-674-6137. Pastor Ralph Holbrook. Sunday Worship/ Children’s Church 10:00am.

Youth Group Grades 6-12 Wednesday 6:30pm.

Spirit River Community A United Methodist Church 1321 Heritage Blvd. NE, Isanti, MN 763-219-0008.

Reverend James H. Crecelius.

Sunday Worship Service and Christian Education 10am. spiritrivercomm.org Non-Denominational Bethesda Church 38180 Hemingway Ave., North Branch, MN 952-226-6651.

9am Worship Service.

10:10am Coffee Break.

10:30am Sunday School and adult Bible studies. bethesdachurch.com NorthBrook Fellowship Church Meeting in North Branch High School Auditorium, Church Office: 651-277-0100 Frank Gomes, Pastor. Sunday 9am Bible Education hour – all ages (birth-adult, nursery provided). Come join us at 10am. Worship Service – nursery provided - children’s church (2 yrs old-2nd gr.); Mon. - Fri.: (call for details) “Life Groups”, Bible Studies, Youth Ministry. E-mail us at northbrook-frank@izoom.net or visit us on the web at northbrookfellowship.org River Valley Christian Church IHS “Allowing the Holy Spirit to Transform Lives” 37126 Hwy 65 NE, Stanchfield MN (just N of Grandy on the W side of 65). Sunday Morning Worship & Children’s Church 10:30am. Sunday Night Worship & Bible Study 5:30 pm. Wednesday Night Worship & Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Pastor Tom Bakke 763689-6987. Visitors Expected!

River of Life Church Meeting at 150 Birch St. N., Ste 170, Cambridge. (Across from Minnco Credit Unon, Mark Radeke, Pastor. 763-6895115. Sundays 10:15 am. riveroflifehome.com New Beginnings Church Cambridge 2275 335th Lane NE, Cambridge. 763-360-2506 Pastor Brian Hallberg. Assoc.

Pastor RJ Sauvageau.

Services Sunday 10am.

Mid-week service: Wed. 7pm Verse by Bible teaching, light supper at 6pm (optional).

Email: newbeginningscambridge@gmail.com. Find us on facebook.

Mission-Link Simple Church Network MONTHLY COMMUNITY WORSHIP: Share what God has done…

The last Sunday of each month, 6:30pm. The Bridge Outreach, 242 3rd Ave NW in Cambridge.

Walking out the Five “Ships” of being a Jesus Follower: · Worship · Kinship · Discipleship · Fellowship · Apostleship See Website - www.mission-link.org Also on Facebook

HOUSE MEETINGS: The Journey – Sunday 5:30pm.

Contact Bob at 763-221-4760.

The Threshing Floor – Sunday 3pm, Contact Jo Jo at 763- 607-8713 Also in St. Paul & other locations Pentecostal The Journey New Life Church NEW LOCATION! 145 2nd Ave SE, Cambridge Pastor David L. Willis. Sunday 10am Worship & Sunday school. Sunday 6pm Worship Service. Midweek Bible Study – Wed. 7pm. Call for details 763-689-4471.

Thejourneynlc.org

This directory is paid for and made possbile by the participating churches listed.

*Changes to this directory are due Monday by 3:00pm for the Thursday issue of the STAR.

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Salem Lutheran Church 4638 381st Ave. NW, Dalbo, MN 55017. 763-689-1687 Pastor CJ Valenti. Sunday School for Pre-K-Adult 9am.

Worship, 10am. Fellowship 11am. salemlutheranchurchdalbo.com.

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In church this week, you’ll find our Lord’s helpers.

Psalm 30 Acts 9:1-6, (7-20)

Revelation 5:11-14

John 21:1-19

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Design Team visit offers big ideas for Cambridge

BY JENNIFER KOTILA NEWS@COUNTYSTAR.COM

The Minnesota Design Team (MDT) had a huge suggestion for the City of Cambridge at the end of its visit March 31-April 2 – to put its plans on hold to build a new library on land already purchased near the Cambridge Medical Center, and, instead, build it downtown.

During its presentation to the public last Saturday night, members of MDT stated that information presented to them before the visit, as well as the public input it received during the visit, showed reviving Cambridge’s downtown is a top priority for the community.

Calling downtown the “heartbeat of the city,” it was noted that for Cambridge and most communities, the “heartbeat” is fading away. Residents of the city and its leaders have to ask themselves, “Do we really want downtown to die?”

In order to create a thriving downtown, the city has to figure out how to reverse the trend of moving everything out of downtown and focus on bringing businesses and events back

to downtown.

Therefore, the focus of MDT’s suggestions for the city was reviving or repurposing downtown – noting the city should take a leadership role in that pursuit by keeping the library downtown.

MDT’s opinion was that building a new library downtown would attract people of all ages, which, in turn, would support the types of businesses Cambridge wants to attract to its downtown.

THE MDT PROCESS MDT arrived Thursday, meeting host families that would provide a place for them to stay the next two nights.

Friday morning, 13 organizations presented the team with information about all aspects of the city, followed by lunch downtown with community members, business owners and leaders of the community.

The team then took a bus tour of the city, learning about its history, culture, and hopes for the future.

A community dinner took place Friday evening in which members of the community shared their thoughts and questions.

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POSSIBILITIES FOR A FUTURE DOWNTOWN CAMBRIDGE MDT proposed the City of Cambridge focus on revamping and expanding Cambridge City Center east of Main Street and north of Highway 95 to include a new library, new city hall, new parking ramp, new Northern Lights Express transit station, the existing fire hall, and a new redevelopment block and outlot.

Some ideas for filling the space within the redeveloped block are an arts and culture center, an events venue, a recreation center and a youth commons.

A promenade from the proposed Northern Lights Express transit station would not only provide open, green space in the heart of the city, but it would also easily guide visitors through the new city center and safely across Highway 95 to the southern portion of downtown.

There, visitors to downtown would find businesses to patronize with unified signage and canopies, flowers, a small downtown park and a hotel.

Several options were offered for making the crossing of Highway 95

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safe for pedestrians of all ages, and a proposed car park with one-way streets going through downtown on Third Street.

By doing this, downtown would become a mecca that attracts people of different ages to downtown at different times of the day.

Senior citizens could walk to downtown or catch a bus to the new transit station, and enjoy downtown coffee shops or go to the new library for events during the day.

Midd le -schoolers could bike to downtown to use the library or recreational fields nearby.

High school-age people could drive downtown to study at the library, socialize, and patronize the businesses downtown.

Working adults could utilize the Northern Lights Express for the 48-mile commute to their job in the metro area, then enjoy the new downtown activities and dining upon their return to the city in the evening.

“You have an opportunity to really create a community that serves people from birth to death,” said one member

MAYOR’S REMARKS Following the presentation, Mayor Marlys Palmer thanked MDT, noting what an opportunity its visit was to the city.

“You have given us so many things to look at,” she said, adding that a new perspective through new eyes brought forth good ideas for the city.

“I cannot tell you how proud we all are of city staff, who have been working, working, working for six months to a year on this visit,” Palmer stated.

She noted her interest in much of what MDT had proposed, and reminisced about 10 years ago when the city looked at the old, dilapidated Cambridge Mall, and remodeled it to move the city offices downtown.

“Ever since I moved to Cambridge, the thing I love so much – and the absolute strength of the community – is its citizens,” she said.

For more information about the ideas proposed

by MDT, visit the city website at www.ci.cambridge.mn.us.

JAIL: Proposal comes in under budget FROM PAGE I

hoping to expand to 120 beds in the new facility.

Because of the way the project was budgeted, Messelt also explained that the jail project comes with no tax increase.

Four different options for the new jail are laid out in the project, each with a similar-sized space but for different uses, including a possible law enforcement center, sewage grinder and high density storage options.

Originally, Messelt and the other county officials were hopeful to get some grant money from the State from the fallout of a project to update the Rush City Correctional Facility, which is now on hold. There was $140 million tentatively budgeted for that project, and County Board Chair Mike Robinson had originally hoped this would allow some

of the money to be shifted to Chisago County’s jail project.

Messelt said, however, that this is unlikely at this point. Because of the shortage of beds in state prisons, the State is moving inmates to county jails. Messelt reported about 500 state prisoners are currently in county jails, instead of prisons where they should have been.

“If the State is taking those beds, it’s harder for us,” Messelt said. “That doesn’t necessarily mean there’s more money for our needs.”

Despite the unknowns regarding grant money at the State level, Messelt and the other county officials are hopeful for the bids on the project.

“We’re confident enough in the bids, and we hope to bring something to the board sometime in April,” he said.

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Nienow loses GOP spot in 4th term bid BRIAN BASK MPR NEWS

State Sen. Sean Nienow, R-Cambridge, is contemplating his next step after losing the Republican endorsement contest for his Cambridge-area district during a local party convention Tuesday night.

Nienow said via Twitter that he “made no commitment either way” about whether he’d challenge endorsement victor Mark Koran in an August primary for the Senate District 32 seat. Koran is a sales manager running on a slogan he’d be a “common sense conservative” in St. Paul.

Nienow was first elected to the Senate in 2002 but was defeated four years later. He returned to the Legislature in a 2010 GOP wave and retained the seat two years later.

But he has had trouble away from St. Paul, having declared bankruptcy in 2014 as the federal government pursued delinquent small business loans he took out.

Nienow must decide by May 31 if he will file to run in the Aug. 9 primary. He said Wednesday he has no timetable in mind for making a decision.

Senate Minority Leader David Hann, R-Eden Prairie, said he was at the convention Tuesday and backed Nienow.

He didn’t say who he would back in a primary, dismissing it as a hypothetical question.

“We think it’s a district we’re going to retain in the Republican column in the general election. We’re not overly concerned about that,” Hann told MPR News.

“It’s a good solid Republican district and they have a good Republican base of support up there for Republicans.”

Republicans need a net gain of six seats in the 67-member chamber to retake control from Democrats.

Brian Bask is a writer for MPR News. This article was reprinted with permission.

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Enough is enough: save lives by ending distracted driving PRESS RELEASE NEWS@COUNTYSTAR.COM

News headlines about people losing their lives to distracted driving are becoming all too common in Minnesota: A New Prague school bus driver walking to get his morning paper was killed by a woman allegedly responding to a text.

A driver sending Facebook messages ran a red light, killing a father and his young daughter in Sherburne County.

A 20-year-old suspected of being distracted lost control of his vehicle in Washington County, hit an embankment, went airborne and smashed into a car, killing a 22-year-year-old mother.

It is stories such as these that recently had Matt Langer, chief of the Minnesota State Patrol, saying distracted driving feels like “a never-ending nightmare.”

Starting April 11, enforcement agencies in Isanti County will conduct overtime patrols on Minnesota roads in an effort to reduce distracted driving.

More than 300 law enforcement agencies across the state will participate in the extra enforcement distracted driving campaign that runs through April 17 and is coordinated by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Office of Traffic Safety (DPS-OTS).

“We can no longer remain silent when a driver is distracted by their phone or takes their eyes off the road to change their music, talk to their friends in the backseat or answer that text,” said Bob Bollenbeck, Isanti County TZD Coordinator. “Enough is enough. Let’s all speak up and do our part by ending distracted driving before it’s too late for you or someone you love.”

TOO MANY LIVES LOST Too many people are not making driving the number one priority when behind the wheel.

In a five-year period (2010 – 2014), 328 people lost their lives and 1,138 people suffered life-changing injuries in distracted driving-related crashes.

Driver inattention or distraction was the number one contributing factor in multiple vehicle crashes in 2014.

More than 86,000 crashes were distracted driving-related from 2010-2014, contributing to one in four crashes.

During the 2015 distracted driving extra enforcement campaign, law enforcement cited 909 drivers for texting and driving, an 80 percent increase over the previous year.

DISTRACTED DRIVING BEHAVIORS Posting on Facebook, checking that box score or Googling information on a device while driving are all against the law under Minnesota’s “Use of Wireless Communications Device” statute,

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DO YOUR PART Cell phones – Put the phone down, turn it off or place it out of reach.

Music and other controls – Pre-program radio stations and arrange music in an easy-to-access spot. Adjust mirrors and ventilation before traveling.

Navigation – Map out the destination and enter the GPS route in advance.

Eating and drinking – Secure drinks and avoid messy foods.

Children – Teach children the importance of good behavior in a vehicle and model proper driving behavior.

Passengers – Speak up to stop drivers from distracted driving behavior and offer to help with anything that takes the driver’s attention off the road.

which is commonly referred to as the texting and driving law.

Distractions that could lead to a crash can also include but are not limited to music, eating and drinking, children fighting or an adult passenger’s behavior.

In Minnesota, it is illegal for drivers to read, compose or send texts and emails, and access the web while the vehicle is in motion or a part of traffic. That includes sitting at a stoplight or stop sign.

It is also illegal for drivers with a permit or provisional driver’s license to use a cell phone while driving, except for emergencies to call 911.

Under Minnesota’s enhanced law, drivers face a $275 fine, plus court fees, for second and subsequent violations of the texting while driving law.

If you injure or kill someone because of texting and driving, you can face a felony charge of criminal vehicular operation or homicide.

Distracted driving education is a component of Minnesota’s core traffic safety effort, Toward Zero Deaths (TZD), who support a goal of zero road fatalities by practicing and promoting safe and smart driving behavior.

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The business-focused meeting will include a review of the cooperative’s 2015 financial report by President/CEO Steve Shurts and a recap of significant events from the past year.

Light refreshments will be served.

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Donations of individual items, gift certificates or gift baskets are welcome. Contact Barb Swenson at bswenson@isd138.org or phone (651) 674-1607.

All money raised from ticket sales, concessions and the silent auction go toward scholarships for graduating seniors. The show is scheduled for Friday, May 6, at 7 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at any school building or County Market.

• Carol Johnson, of Rush City, recently won $5,000 on a Moneybag Tripler Crossword ticket . Johnson says she plans to use the money to buy an ATV four-wheeler. Holiday Stationstores, in Rush City, sold the winning ticket.

A father’s story – driving and texting lead to tragedy PRESS RELEASE NEWS@COUNTYSTAR.COM

Matt Logan, of Byron, Minn., will share a presentation on how his teen daughter tragically died while texting in 2012.

She had just finished the first day of her senior year of high school. She was 17.

DJ Logan was traveling at highway speeds while writing a text message that was never sent. She DJ Logan rear-ended a school bus and her vehicle was totaled. Her phone,

however, lay on the floor, completely unscathed.

Her story will be told by her father on Tuesday, April 12, at Braham Event Center, 655 8th St. SW, Braham.

Drivers can experience the AAA driving simulator at 6 p.m. to see how well they handle driving and texting.

Matt will speak at 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

Sponsored by the Isanti County Toward Zero Deaths/Safe Roads Coalition.

For more information call (320) 6794065 x24 or email robert.bollenbeck@ ecrdc.org.

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Nearly 125 vendor booths were enjoyed by visitors to the annual North Branch Community Connections Expo held Saturday, April 2, at North Branch Area High School. The event, sponsored by North Branch Area Chamber of Commerce and North Branch Area Schools included giveaways, food, vehicles on display, robots to run and plenty of free swag for attendees.

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North Branch Fire Department Public Education Officer Kevin Orf (from left) helps Ethan Holmberg, 8, and Austin Carpenter, 9, get into fire turnout gear as Training Officer Mitch Holmes looks on at the North Branch Community Connections Expo April 2.

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Kyra Howson, 10, tries her luck at Plinko at one of the booths.

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Austin Carpenter, 9, takes the controls of a robot at the booth for the North Branch Area Public Schools FIRST Tech Challenge robotics team. Grades 7-9 constructed five robots for competition this year.

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BLUEJACKET BASEBALL Head coach: Todd Smrekar Assistant coaches: Wade Reichmann, Dick Humphrey, Ryan Hajek, Joseph Tuholsky, Aaron Berg What was last year’s regular-season record, conference record, and finish in the conference? We were 9-14 overall, 8-12 during regular season. I think we finished 7th in the conference.

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Row 1: Brian Strike, Jared Konen, Jared Doty, Casey Schlickenmayer, Noah Petersen. Row 2: Coach Wade Reichmann, Mitch Ziebarth, Dylan Peterson, Isaiah Filley, Nate Muehlberg Chase Wendorf, Cullen Osen, Ben Nelson, Dick Humphrey, Todd Smrekar. Row 3: Wade Olson, Colin E Lundeen, Austin Schlenker, Luke Johnson, Thomas Blumer, Blaze Hogie, Richard Durant.

Who are the players to watch this year? Chase Wendorf (senior pitcher), Isaiah Filley (senior pitcher), Mitchell Ziebarth (senior pitcher/outfield), Dylan Peterson (senior outfield), Nate Muehlberg (se-

nior catcher), Ben Nelson (senior middle infielder) Austin Schlenker (junior shortstop), Luke Johnson (junior pitcher), Jared Konen (junior second base) What will be the keys to the team’s success this year? Hard work, dedication, a team that stays together, and of course, timely hitting, good defense and excellent pitching.

What challenges will the team face? There will be a lot of fresh faces in our lineup this year. We graduated several starters. We hope that we can gain some key experience early and improve daily to be a conference contender in the

stretch run.

What are your goals for the 2016 season? Number one goal is to have fun! Number two is to get better every day by working hard and staying together as a team. The third and final goal is to compete night in and night out.

Who is the opponent to watch for this year? I don't want to slight anyone in the conference or the section, I have a lot of respect for them all. I would say that I think St. Michael will be the favorite in the Mississippi 8 and Anoka the favorite in Section 7AAAA.

VIKING BASEBALL Head Coach: Steve Christensen Assistant Coaches: John Pilz, Chad Carlson, James Pope What was last year’s regular-season record, conference record, and finish in the conference? 5-16 Overall, 4-9 Conference (T-8th) Who are the players to watch this year? Jimmy Skroch, Matt Solberg, Josh Petrik, Ryan Byrkit.

What will be the keys to the team’s success this year?

Keep working hard and improve our mental and physical parts of the game.

Row 1: Dillyn Negley, Kevin Fairbanks, Jared Kolar, J.T. Huntziker, Michael Pilz, Jake Willing. Row 2: Noah Scarborough, Nick Johnson, Nick Dureck, Nick Fairbanks, Ryan Byrkit, Nick Solberg, Josh Petrik.

Row 3: Jeremiah Taylor, Brady Brodin, Caleb Stiles, Dawson Linkert, Ethan Dougherty, Jimmy Skroch, Daniel Petersen, Dylan Ramberg

What challenges will the team face? As with any spring, getting solid defensive play and consistent pitching will be areas of growth.

What are your goals for the 2016 season? Make a long run in the playoffs of the new 4-class system.

Who is the opponent to watch for this year? Princeton and Chisago Lakes should be teams in conference and section to watch. St. Michael-Albertville and Buffalo are tough in our conference. Unknowns with some of the northern section teams, but they have quality programs.

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Row 1: Julian Nelson, Brady Strange, Riley SanNicolas, Bryce Merten, Jeremy Iverson, Jimmy Kaiser, Joshua Armistead Row 2: Jacob Goranson, Quinn Johnson, Colby Knutson, Chase Magert, Austin Grovender, Braeden Scanlon, Thomas Perrault, Joe Fabini, Sam Hedberg, Nick Kress, Conner Stadler, Reece Armistead

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to watch this year?

Nick Kress is a returning All-conference golfer and 2 time State Tournament Participant. Nick hopes to get back to State this year and have a high finish. Reece Armistead is a Junior and the only other returning letter winner from last year. Reece should have a good shot at making All-Conference this year.

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Assistant Coach: Bill Baumann What was last year’s regular-season record, conference record, and finish in the conference? We finished 7th in the conference last season Who are the players

What will be the keys to the team’s success this year? We need to have some of the younger guys step up and play well.

What challenges will the team face? We will be young and inexperienced after our top 2 guys, so some younger guys are going to have to step up.

What are your goals for the 2016 season? To finish in the top 5 in the conference.

Who is the opponent to watch for this year?

Buffalo and St. Micheal-Albertville I think will be the teams competing for the conference title.

In our half of the conference I think St. Francis and Chisago will be the teams to beat

Head Coach: Jerome Huselid Who are the players to watch this year? We currently have four girls participating at the high school level: Alyssa McClaskie, Natalie Olinske, Sydnie Sampson, and Taya Bellefy.

What will be the keys to the team’s success this year? I started last year shortly before the season began and we did not have a full team to participate at the varsity level, so we are looking to build the program by

increasing participation and developing golf skills.

What challenges will the team face? Four players minimum and a max of six players are required to compete as a team. We hope to have four golfers at some point this season so that we can compete as a team.

I think the four golfers that are out right now have great potential, especially since we have two ninth graders, one sophomore and one senior.

BLUEJACKET BOWLING Last year, Cory Hoover, Michael Malecha, Phoenix Andor and Chase Patchen of Cambridge-Isanti Adapted Bowling team placed in the State Tournament.

This year, the tentative schedule for the Cambridge-Isanti Adapted Bowling team is as follows: April 1

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Watch for more information as the spring season progresses.

Front: Callie Cox, Katrina Boettcher, Row 1: Brian Reich, Robert Anderson, Reed Olson, Sabrina Burke, Hailey Booher, Nadine Johnson, Robert Perez, Row 2: Michael Elliott, Chase Patchen, Michael Malecha, Courtnie Peno, Katelyn Rumpel, Chris Herbst, Katie Pankan. Not pictured: Phoenix Andor, Dalton Biessener, SaraBeth Nordlum.

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VIKING SOFTBALL Head coach: Brian Robelia Assistant coaches: Kathy Crudo, Rikki Beaver, and Kandi Stragey What was last year’s regular-season record, conference record, and finish in the conference? Overall 7-14, Conference 5-8, 7th in the Mississippi8.

Who are the players to watch this year? Megan Carlson (senior), Jackie Bossard (senior), Sami Pederson (sophomore), Katie Berg (sophomore) and Amber Yoch (sophomore).

What will be the keys to the team’s success this year? Staying healthy, growing as a

team and creating a family that has a common goal.

What challenges will the team face? We are still a young team overall, and players haven’t played with each other at the varsity level. Getting the continuity will be one of the challenges we face this year.

What are your goals for the 2016 season? Be academic all-state, improve on our conference record from last year, and fight for a position at the State tournament, Who is the opponent to watch for this year?

Chisago Lakes, Hermantown.

Row 1: Heather Kost, Sam Pederson, Sophie Linder, Katelyn Berg, Kaylee Sheppeck, Cassie Sinn Row 2: Anna Carlson, Amber Yoch, Kanssa Ratcliff, Jaci Bossard, Megan Carlson, Sophie Smith JOHN OLSON | COUNTY STAR

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Assistant coaches: Jill Matson, Chad Newman, Brandon Houtsma What was last year’s regular-season record, conference record, and finish in the conference?

11-12 season record, 6-5 in conference, 2-2 in section play What will be the keys to the team’s success this year? We need to stay healthy for the full season. Success will start

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Row 1: Abby Bensen, manager, Lauren Kindem, manager, Gabriel Maxwell, Tanner Humbert, Eduard Garboly, Cole Olson, Jackson Kopperude, Kyle Haupert, Rodrigo Mork, Andy Palmer, Abby Schoeneck, manager, Lili Marlton, manager. Row 2: Wyatt Jones, Max Walz, Jay Gislason, Erik Farquharson, Matthew Didier, Ethan Dorry, Devin Gislason, Romeo Mork, Wesley Larson, Ike Januela, Jared Kendrick. Row 3: Kevin Jachymowski, coach, Jennifer Magnuson, coach, Zachary Kosel, Will Gorham, Jay Hampton, Sebastian Curtis, Jebidiah Dingham, Thomas Cameron, David Knutson, Josiah Bingham, Colton Halstensgard.

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Assistant coaches: Jennifer Magnuson, Kevin Jachymowski, Lee Orvik What was last year’s regular-season record, conference record, and finish in the conference? Regular season record: 10-8, conference record: 6-3, conference finish: 4th place Who are the players to watch this year? Jed Bingham (returning singles player who could see action in the doubles lineup as well), Devin Gislason (versatile player – an asset at both singles and doubles), David Knutson (returning doubles player), Romeo Mork (returning doubles player, but could play some points of singles for us), Jay Gislason (versatile player – strong singles and doubles player for us) What will be the keys

to the team’s success this year? We have a solid core of returners, a few of whom have played varsity for three or more years. Their leadership for those new to varsity this year will be essential.

Once again we have a large number of guys out for the team, including a great crew of freshmen.

The energy on the courts has been positive and competitive, which elevates the play of the whole team. We are lucky to have a team made up of guys who love the sport, work hard, and are class acts at the same time.

What challenges will the team face? We lost our first and third singles players, as well as three of our top four doubles players to graduation last spring.

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What are your goals for the 2016 season?

We look for our athletes to give total effort on the courts while practicing good sportsmanship. Ultimately, we always strive to be better each day we step on those courts both as tennis players and as human beings.

Who is the opponent to watch for this year?

Chisago Lakes looks to be strong again, losing only two to graduation; whereas, returning conference champs St. Michael-Albertville lost seven players to graduation.

It could be an interesting section tourney this spring with returning section champs and State runner-ups Elk River losing a number of key players to graduation.

Duluth East should pose a threat again this year, as well as Chisago Lakes.

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(Front row from left) Adam Shoberg, Dan Hoveland, George Blackwell, Tanner Wilmet, Dylan Beaver, Noah Schwartzrock. (Row 2) Johnny Jakubowski (coach), Ian Scheele, Joshua Newman, Tyler Wolvers, Yoobin Kim, Alex Merton, Gabe Zderad, Koby Chouinard, John Paul Rossini, Reed Malterudd. (Back row) Joel Santjer (coach), Jake Perales, Jake Olinske, Knut Kennedy, Trevor Minor, Kristian Rustan, Aseon Coen, Bradey Swanson, Bryant Meyer, Josh Hindt, Hunter Newman, Thomas Wurdemann, Head Coach Tom McLaughlin.

Head coach: Tom McLaughlin Assistant coaches: Joel Santjer, Johnny Jakubowski What will be the keys to the team’s success this year? Improvement, growth and fun.

What challenges will the team face? Being young, most of our players are new to tennis.

The new players outnumber the returning players by almost 2-1. They’re good athletes – great guys – just inexperienced with a lot to learn.

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Who is the opponent to watch for this year?

Chisago should still be good, as will Elk River.

Nearly all the teams in our conference have good tennis programs.

Our section is stronger as well with the addition of Anoka, Coon Rapids and Blaine.

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Bryant Meyer, Trenton Corbett, Yoobin Kim all look like they will contribute, as will a number of others in all likelihood.

George Blackwell, Tanner Wilmet and Josh Hindt all are back and lettered as 7th graders, as are sophomores Hunter Newman and Tyler Wolvers, as well as freshman Thomas Wurdeman.

Ian Scheele and Alex Menton look good as well.

It looks like a growing year, but we should be much improved over a year ago due to increased depth and experience.

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Front Row (L to R): Reese Petron, Ryan Vick, Colin Sinner, Brad Schintz, Spencer Harvey, Orion Collins, Gavin Lillemoen, Corey Greeninger, Jordan Driscoll. Back Row: Coach Joel Lund, Jack Lahtonen, Cody LaValley-Stenbeck, Michael Rudintski, Brennon Skelton, Jacob Nelson, Will Wessel, Seth Kirkeide, Calub Klontz, Garrett Smith, Jackson Rogers, Trevor Stromgren, Coach Mike Hennen.

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Assistant coaches: Joel Lund, Shawn Kirkeide What was last year’s record (overall and conference): 4th Mississippi 8, 2nd Mississippi 8 East Division, 9th Section 7AAA Who was lost to graduation? Nate Cox – 4-time All-Conference, Evan Dunbar Who are the returning letter winners?

Brad Schintz ( Honorable Mention All Conference), Spencer Harvey (All Conference), Seth Kirkeide (Honorable Mention All Conference), Orion Collins

Who are some underclassmen athletes to look out for this season on varsity? Brennon Skelton, Ryan Vick, Colin Sinner What are the team’s keys to success? Developing some consistency in the top six golfers and the ability for them to shoot low rounds..

What are the team’s challenges? The challenges seem to be the same every season: consistent golf and the ability to score on the same day. If we can produce some consistency out of our top golfers we will have a successful season.

this season? We hope to finish in the top half of the conference and to be competitive in the section by the end of the year.

STMA and Chisago Lakes will definitely be the teams to beat in the M8 with Chisago Lakes the team to beat on the East side. Forest Lake, Grand Rapids, Chisago Lakes, Elk River and Duluth East will be the top guns in Section 7AAA. What opponent are you looking forward to playing most? We are excited to golf with some nearby rivals in the Mississippi 8 East Division with Princeton, North Branch, Chisago Lakes and St. Francis.

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Back row: Molly Hennen, Ashley Nyblom, Sam Brown, Jade Newman, Jess Schulz, MollyAnn Harvey, Maria Knutson, Coach Steve Hanson. Front: Coach Jim Poppen, Randella Swanson, Bailee Guyer-Thorp, Megan Smith, Em Ladd, Maddi Johnson, Sammy Lincoln.

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Assistant coaches: JV- Jim Poppen; MSMark Rothbauer What was last year’s regular-season record and conference record, and finish in the conference? We finished 7th overall in the conference, 2nd in the M8 East and 5th in the Section Tournament.

Who are the returning letter winners?

Jade Newman (12), Jess Schulz (12), Ashley Nyblom (11), and MollyAnn Harvey (9).

Who was lost to graduation in 2015? Amelia Utecht, Paige Holt and Evan Gorham

keys to the team’s success this year? Need to improve our short game (chipping and putting).

Jade will need to follow up the record-setting season she had last year and be a consistent low scorer. Our returning letterwinners Jess, Jade, Ashley and MollyAnn will need to contribute each match.

We also need our young players to step up and be varsity golfers.

Who are some of the underclassmen to look out for on varsity?

Looking for Ashley and MollyAnn to continue to improve and for some of our last year’s JV players to surprise. Many positions are wide open for those who want to take them.

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What are some chal-

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to watch this year? Seniors; Chelsea Knutson who is one of the top PI bowlers in the state. CI bowlers – Chad Bauman and Dakota Burgeson, and Autumn Zauner.

Who/what

are

lenges the team faces this year? Young again, need senior leadership from Jade and Jess. Very inexperienced again this year. The lack of playing hurts us.

What are your goals for the team’s 2016 season? Same as most every year. Be competitive.

Learn to enjoy the game of golf. Encourage one another. As always, our goal as coaches is help our golfers become better players and more importantly, help them become better people.

Who is the opponent to watch for this year?

Buffalo will be tough again in the conference, along with St. Francis and Rogers. Forest Lake, Elk River and St. Francis should be the top teams in the Section.

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Front row: Logan Ricard, Jade Anderson, Victoria Kent, Joy Edyvean, Chelsea Knutson.

Back row: Neal Deilke, Dakota Burgeson, Chad Bauman, Kevin Seekon, Autumn Zauner, Marie Rogde, Coach John Grund.

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What was last year’s regular-season record, conference record, and finish in the conference? At the State meet we had an excellent day for our PI doubles team of Chelsea Knutson and Ahnna Kraklau, who placed 7th. Our CI teams of Autumn Zauner and Marie Rogde placed 7th, and Joy Edyvean and Neal Deilke placed 9th.

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What challenges will the team face? This is the first year the MSHSL has developed a playoff format to advance to the State meet.

Also this year, the MSHSL is adding a new division to compete in adapted bowling: Autism Spectrum Disorder

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Have fun and work together as a team.

Who is the opponent to watch for this year? We will meet our neighbor to the west, Cambridge-Isanti, for two face-to-face matches again this year. These two matches are always a highlight of the season for the bowlers, as well as competing at the State tournament.

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Assistant coaches: Mike McDonald (throws), Clinton Lundeen (high jump), Stacey Nelson (pole vault), Jason Knighton-Johnson (long and triple jump), Mike Galligan (distance).

What was last year’s regular-season record, conference record, and finish in the conference? 45–17 varsity, 22–0 junior varsity. Placed 3rd in Section 5AAA true team, 4th in Section 7AA and 5th in Miss 8 outdoor meet.

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Row 1: Erik Mickelsen, Wyatt Denning, Gavin Mlinar, Jared Wilson, Thomas Mickelson, Caleb Skiba, Tre Conrad, Tom Harmberg, Jake Olson, Calvin Thompson, Nick Marchall, Paden Aallman, Dylan Nowling, Brayden Barnes, Daniel Rud, Stephen Smith, Jesiah Vankirk. Row 2: Luke Malamisuro, Tyler Magnuson, Diether Modina, Dimitry Walber, Ryan Droubie, Luke Kieffer, Dan Forslund, Levi Stanius, Roberto Quingco, Hunter Fuhol, Raymond Abraham, Wyatt Alchley, Mason Friesz, Dalton Ball, Caleb Peterson, Jonah Hinks, Andrew Griep. Row 3: Joshua Anderla, Dylan Larson, Kaden Slepica, Harrison Grandgenett, Adam Olechna, Jared Zacharias, Dylan Hagford, Joe Stauffer, Jack Hennen, Andrew Troff, Gavin O’Neil, Juke Seafolk, Braydon Holzinger, Michael Dyer, Nate Brown. Row 4: Nathan Chromy, Mohamed Hamed, Thomas Holmes, Nick Claverau, Austin Lawson, Jayden Beckmen, Dylan Jones, Tyler Thomas, Drake Frikken, Josh Schuster, Jett Serie, Andrew Pauly, Ismael Toovi, Joah Carlson, Karter Pechuman, Blake Kroserson, Levi Wilson. Row 5: Marco Hartkopf, Andrew Colbaugh, Danny Colbaugh, Blake Kettler, William Flemister, Zack Koukol, Diego Aldana Sierra, Cason Laase, Kyle Humbert, Brett Bjorgo, Ryley Nelson, Brandon Westberg, Jake Fisk, Blaze Krueger, Lane AnďŹ nson, Trinity Swanson, Adam Armstrong, Kyle Hanson, Nicholas Fischer. Row 6: Cole Larson, Zach Olson, Travis Drews, Matt Letourneau.

Who are the players to watch this year? We return several all-conference performers and State participants.

Tom Holmberg, Calvin Thompson, Tom Mickelson and Joe Conrad all participated in the State meet last season.

Several other individuals including Nick Marshall, Paden Hallman,

Caleb Skiba, Dimitry Stallings, Gavin Mlinar, Jared Wilson, Jake Olson and Hunter Fuhol will be others to watch.

What will be the keys to the team’s success this year? Staying healthy and consistency.

What challenges will the team face? We have some events we need to improve in. We are hoping several of our younger athletes can contribute.

What are your goals for the 2016 season?

Top 3 finishes as a team in all of the big three meets (True Team sections, conference and sections).

Who is the opponent to watch for this year?

STMA, Buffalo and Monticello in the Miss 8. Elk River, Forest Lake and Cloquet in Section 7AA. Blaine and White Bear Lake in Section 5AAA True Team.

VIKING BOYS TRACK Head coach: Tom Kingsland (sprints and jumps) Assistant coaches: Distance - Kathy Robatcek, mid-distance - Paula Johnson and Bill Souther, hurdles/high jump Brent Lundgren, throws - Adam Wilson, pole vault (girls head coach) - Norm Nagel What was last year’s regular-season record, conference record, and finish in the conference? Mississippi 8 conference Champions, Sec. 7AA runner-up, State qualifiers - 9 individuals

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Row 1: Jacob Souther, Walter Cornlelius, jacob Bear, Dylan Andrews, Devin Grode, Jose Elizarraga Flor, Nick Hunziker, Nathan Korkowski, Alden Bear, Kennedy Ashley Row 2: Brandon Miller, Kyle Hendren, Leo Cornelius, Nikolas Godec, Joseph Mead, Andrew Groen, Mason Zak, Evan Amunrud, Alex Puckett, Joseph Nihart, Rachel Olson – Manager Row 3: Jazmine Bernatz Manager, Thomas Johnson, Rylen Nelson, Colby Weber, Derrick Isaacson, Micah Pick, Mason Carlson, Matthew Stuber, Jason Cornelius, Adam Reseminus, Hannahlynn Heinen – Manager Row 4: Colton Bauer, Jadem Wisti, Eli Dupslaff, Dominic Hufford, John Rainer, Dawson Drost, Noah Pick, Jacob DeVries, Nicholas Mench. Not pictured: Joseph Ehrich, Anna Beck - Manager.

Who are the players to watch this year?

Kennedy Ashley, Evan Amunrud, Thomas Johnson, Jason Cornelius, as well as many new faces that I think will make a name for themselves.

and dedication. We graduated 14 seniors – the younger athletes will need to step up and contribute.

What challenges will the team face? Coming off a very successful year there is always pressures and expectation. We are young and will compete.

What are your goals for the 2016 season?

Compete as a team and achieve personal successes.

Who is the opponent to watch for this year?

The Mississippi 8 have many great track programs. We will have to see how the season goes.

What will be the keys to the team’s success this year? Hard work

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BLUEJACKET GIRLS TRACK Head coach: Michael Galligan - distance Assistant coaches: Rae Benolkin - hurdles, Bailey Hastings - sprints, Jason Knighton-Johnson - long/triple jump, Clint Lundeen - high jump, Mike Mcdonald - shot put/discus, Stacey Nelson - pole vault Last Year’s standings? Conference meet standing: 4th place out of 10 teams, Section 7AA meet standing: 5th Place out of 15 teams

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Row 1: Jordyn Galeazzi, Tristin Dooley, Kylie Guimont, Brittany White, Morgan Urness, Tori Nelson, Nessie Rito, Lilly Wilson, Sadie Olson, Brette Springob, Courtney Dobbs, Eleanor Larkin, Bee Erickson, Brooklyn White, Lisha Smith. Row 2: Taylor Glotzbach, Belle Schultz, Abberly Smith, Kayli Knighton-Johnson, Natalie Nelson, Kylee Gordon, Hannah Johnson, Riley Olness, Marisa Coffman, Raquel Redondo. Row 3: Jamie Huisenga, Sydney Crocker, Hallie DeVries, Sarah Cook, Jil Scudder, Katlin Waldron, Michelle Bailey, Chloe Fromm, Evie Olson, Kelese Patton. Row 4: Abbey Berg, Brynna Guimont, Char Morke, Shelby Orr, Brook Crocker, Alexis Aljets, Avari Johnson, Annika Schlueter, Lyndsey Moore, Teagan Ellis Row 5: Jessica Vidor, Madeline Krueger, Maysen Edlund, Crystal Ball, Jessica Illg, Josefiina Kiisleinen, Bridget Witzmann, Jovannah Carlson, Eponine Roue.

Who are the athletes to watch this year?

Strong group of returning juniors and seniors with some excellent prospects in the freshman and sophomore class.

What will be the keys to the team’s success this year? Staying focused on goals and working hard to get there, sticking together as a team, finding the right mix of events for each athlete.

What challenges will the team face? Depth in some events is thin.

What are your goals for the 2016 season?

Develop a strong sense of duty and team cohesion, improve our team standings from 2015, qualify athletes to the State meet.

Who is the opponent to watch for this year? Conference: St. Michael-Albertville Section: Forest Lake.

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Assistant coaches: Kathy Robatcek – distance, Adam Wilson – throws, Paula Johnson and Bill Souther mid-distance, Brent Lundgren - sprints/hurdles – high jump and boys Head Coach Tom Kingslandhurdles and horizontal jumps.

Who are the players to watch this year? Seniors Mikayla Johnson and junior Rhianna Rinke are returning and were State participants in 2015. We are young but very talented.

Returning letter winners are hurdlers Audrey Moeller, Savannah Linkert (ACL injury is keeping Savannah off the track until she heals).

Throwers Josee Axberg, Lindsey Belisle, Anna

Perrault, Miranda Swanson. Pole vaulters Katie Burnside and Ashley Robillard. Distance runners Emily Dolezalek, Jillian Yerges, Annie Gladitsch.

Mid-distance runners Alexys Olson and Keely Ertl. Sprinter Merceday Harper and high jumper Amanda Heinan.

What will be the keys to the team’s success this year? I expect the seniors and juniors to lead by example. We need to stay healthy and focused.

Work hard to develop our 9th and 10th graders – we have some nice talent coming up. There will a few underclassmen that are going to surprise us.

What challenges will the team face? We have a demanding schedule with going to Lakev-

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Row 1: Yousra Lamhamedi, Annie Gladitsch, Sadie Harper, Jade Horsfall, Emily Kristo, Savanah Hoara, Ashley Robillard, Madeline Houle, Korissa Franklin. Row 2: Madelene Veyhl, Keeley Ertl, Emily Dolezalek, Anna Perrault, Paige Bauer, Katie Burnside, Hope Jensen, Sydney Robillard, Lily Burnoski, Rhianna Rinke, Alexys Olson, Jillian Yerges, Christina Rossini. Row 3: Emerson Peaslee, Melina DeMars, Audrey Moeller, Amanda Heinen, Mikayla Johnson, Madison Mench, Abby Lyons, Elise Brasel, Lindsey Belisle, Josee Axberg, Mir Swanson.

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Cambridge Walmart and BestPrep have teamed up to offer two local students a scholarship to attend Minnesota Business Venture (MBV), a summer program for high school students focused on building skills needed for college and career success.

Minnesota Business Venture is hosted by the Herberger Business School at St. Cloud State University July 10-15. Students from 9-12th grades attend from more than 100 high schools across Minnesota. Students stay in college dormitories, experiencing college life first-hand.

Students participate in mock interviews, improve networking skills and attend sessions led by industry experts on marketing, entrepreneurship, finance, ethics and career preparation.

Each group develops a product idea, and the students split into Marketing, Finance and Operations to create a business plan.

Applications are being accepted from Cambridge-Isanti High School students interested in attending MBV. The fee for the week is $150, but two students will be selected to receive the Walmart scholarship to have all expenses covered, including room and board, materials and activities. Additional financial support is available to students that qualify for free and reduced lunch.

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What do you call a fish that lives in freshwater and breeds in saltwater?

These questions were posted to 4-H members at recent Project Bowl competitions.

4-H’s second most-attended event all year is the Project Bowl competition. Patterned after the golden-oldie television show “College Bowl,” it challenges teams of three to six youth on their knowledge of 4-H project areas: Dairy, Dog, General Livestock, Horse, Lama, Poultry, Rabbit and Wildlife.

This year, Chisago County 4-H sent nine teams to regional tournaments. Five of the teams will advance to the State competition with two of them placing as regional champions.

For those who want to come and watch these bright scholars at work, the State competition will be held on April 16, 2016, at the Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School.

Note: No names were available for the pictured 4-H members.

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Cambridge-Isanti Schools has the perfect job for you! As a Special Education Router in the Transportation Department, you’ll help get our students to school by developing, selecting, and assigning routes to meet the transportation needs of students. You’ll be the liaison between the Transportation Dept. and the Special Education Dept., making sure the individual needs of eligible students are met. Make a difference in these students’ lives, apply online at www.applitrack.com/cambridge/onlineapp today!

RN or LPN (FT PM/NOC) & CNA (FT PM) RN shift differential of $1.50-$2.50hr/ LPN Shift differential of $1.25-$1.50/hr.

CNA starts at $12.50, increase with experience. $.75/hr shift differential!

Competitive wages, Great Benefits Package.

Apply online at www.birchwoodseniorliving.com Send resume to: ccarl@birchwoodseniorliving.com or call 651-466-1035

PINE TECHNICAL & COMMUNITY COLLEGE ANNOUNCES : LOW & HIGH PRESSURE BOILER TRAINING Train for a career as a Steam & Hot Water Boiler Operator.

Hurry course begins Mon., May 2nd!

Course Dates: Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays; May 2—May 27, 2016 Time: 5:00-8:30 PM Cost: $595.00 (includes books) This 42 Hour Course prepares you for the State of MN licensing exam. Wisconsin Residents wanting to add a boost to their resume may wish to consider this course also!!!

Register with payment today!

For More Info. Call: 320-629-5185 Or 320-629-5176 Email: robbinsj@pine.edu or sandbergd@pine.edu

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This position is full-time.

Requirements include excellent communication, phone skills and computer abilities.

If you really like to talk on the phone, this is the job for you!

Please send resume to akrist@moraminn.com or call Annette at

320-225-5124

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201 Child Care Deb's Tiny Tots experience. Infant thru school ages.

Certified CPR/First Aid. Braham.

763-333-4990.

Licensed daycare between Brook Park and Mora off of Hwy. 23. Pre-k curriculum available. Openings for all ages.

CPR/First Aid instructor. Call Renee at 320-815-7006.

Pine City Licensed Day Care openings.

Preschool curriculum included. 763-2224462

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IE PUPS BORDER COLL For sale Two males & three females. Weaned on Mar. 26. Shots & vaccinations are current.

651-674-7221 or 612-616-3234

351 Antiques Antiques Wanted: Oil or electric lamps, wooden boxes, guns, paintings, radios, cast iron toys, banks, wooden duck and fish spearing decoys, marbles, fountain pens. Call Gary, 320-679-2535, 651-238-0909.

355 Furniture

Farm Equipment Authorized Ritchie Fountain dealer.

Sales, services, & Installations.Call Habisch Logging & Contracting for all your fountain needs.

218-565-8170

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2 Twin Beds

Frame, box spring, mattress, sheets & bedding.

ALL LIKE NEW! $100 or B.O. 320-267-2619

For Sale: 4x5 mixed grass hay, $15-$25.

Straw, $10/bale.

Delivery available.

Oats, $1.50/bu.

320-679-2707.

For Sale: Reconditioned washers, dryers, ranges, refrigerators. Rick's Home Furnishings 320-679-4047.

Hay For Sale: 4'x5' bales mixed hay.

No rain, $15/$20 cash, will load 320-679-4098.

Moving Sale 4/16/16 9-5. 2406 Rainbow St. 2 mi. N of Quamba on Cty 5. Dining set w/hutch. Cabin cruiser boat, furniture & misc. items.

Wanted to Rent: Pasture land in Mora or surrounding area for 2016 summer.

507-838-6434.

303 Horses/Stables

358 Firewood Wanted: Standing saw timber and firewood, (320)679-1815.

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Looking for that perfect gift for an anniversary or birthday?

Think about giving a subscription to the Kanabec County Times. Call our office today (320)679-2661 to start delivery – we accept Visa or Mastercard!

PREGNANT? *Confidential pregnancy testing. *Information to promote a healthy pregnancy.

Kanabec County Public Health Nursing, ask for Maria 320-679-6330

369 Want to Buy Want to Buy all kinds of silver objects.

Please call Mike at 763-843-0867 Wanted: Minibikes & dirt bikes, running or not.

Call 320-679-2128.

Wanted: Signed oil paintings by Wilkie or Al Mohler. Call 651-238-0909.

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Sunday, April 10, 1 p.m. Located 2 miles south of Bock, 5471 152nd St., Milaca, MN. Bock area hay auction, 1400 round bales, Heidelberger Farm Equipment, LLC. Auctioneer: Cullen Bartz, Lic. #30-48. www.heidelbergerLLC.com Upcoming Auctions: Tues., April 12, 10 a.m., Moving Auction, Jim & Mary Myers, and Estate of Jeff Harris, Palisade, MN. Wed., April 13, 10 a.m., Estate of Sam Gash, Aitkin, MN. Reinhardt Auction Service, 34996 480th Street, Palisade, MN 56469-2254.

For complete listings, see www.reinhardt auctions.com or call 218-845-2260. MN Lic. #01-15.

404 Garage Sales Free TV- Stop paying cable satellite bill.

Call Dave's TV 320-515-0270 For Sale: Large brown eggs, cage, antibiotic & drug-free.

320-629-3240 Sale! Pine Town Hall Saturday April 9th 8-3, infant thru adult clothing, household, misc.

PLACE A CLASSIFIED TODAY

MOVING SALE Sat., April 9 open at 8am.

911 Ashland St. S. Cambridge.

Furniture, tools, snowblower, lawn mower, household & Red Wing Crocks

406 Sales Buy & Sell Old Records Vinyl, LPs 45s,Cassettes,stereos CDs Go Johnny Go 4775 Banning Av White Bear Lake M-F 1-8 Sat 10-4 612-735-1643

451 Rentals/ Commercial Efficiency apt. for rent, Mora. All utilities included, $375/month, 320-515-1887.

For Rent: Mora, 1-BDRM & den townhouse available immediately. Garage & off-street parking. No smoking or pets. $715 + utilities. Denny 507269-7639.

763-689-1181

The smart way to sell your stuff!

Call 763-689-1181 or www.countystar.com - click on Classifieds, place an ad!

NG NOW HIRI ALL Positions. Full-time, Àex hours, no nights, no weekends. Some paid holidays and vacation pay.

Stop in at KRAYOLA KIDS childcare for an application. 750 Goldenway St., NE, Isanti or call for more info. 763-444-8228.

Lawn & Garden MNHorseTraining Academy.com 320-272-4199 Standing AQHA Black Stallion Western Saddles for sale May 14 St. Jude’s Trail Ride 1pm Dance at Pink Diamond on Ann Lake 8pm May 2 Classes start

PLACE A CLASSIFIED TODAY

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Black rotted manure, lg load, fast delivery.

Also firewood. 320241-6983 or 479-2446952.

Fully decomposed, composted cow manure. $150 for 4-yard load.

Free local delivery.

320-224-9878.

Place an ad today!

Call 763-689-1181 or go to www.countystar.com - click on Classifieds, place an ad!

Print & Online Editor/Reporter Isanti-Chisago County Star Newspaper We are seeking an individual who loves to be out of the office and has the talent to discover and report on the news of the community.

Strong writing and interpersonal skills a must as well as the ability to work independently.

Other duties will include leading our online newspaper, design and pagination of paper, and photography. Excellent benefit package and work environment.

Send resume and clips to Mike Gainor, Managing Editor: editor@pinecitymn.com

Corrections Officer Chisago County is seeking to fill FT positions of Corrections Officer. Positions provide care and supervision of inmates housed in the jail facility, transporting inmates, juveniles, and mentally ill individuals. Performs all intake procedures for incoming prisoners, supervises the daily housing area and periodically must subdue prisoners. We prefer a 2-year degree in criminal justice or related field and prior experience working in a jail. Must be age 18+ to apply.

Must be willing and able to work a variety of assigned shifts. Rate of pay is $19.02 per hour. Apply online at www.chisagocounty.us. Deadline to apply is April 18, 2016.

There will be testing for this position on Tuesday, April 26, 2016. We will be offering an 8:30 am test time and a noon test time. Qualified candidates will be contacted to schedule a test time.

Engineering Intern Construction/Survey The Engineering Intern will be responsible for performing a variety of semi-skilled to skilled tasks in construction staking, land surveying and inspection for road construction projects. This position works with the Engineering and County Surveyor in the Public Works Dept. Qualifications include: a valid class D driver’s license or evidence of mobility. HS graduate or equivalent, enrollment in a college or technical school in a civil engineering/technician, construction engineering or surveying program. $13.00/hr. Deadline to apply is 4/22/16. www.chisagocounty.us

Highway Seasonal Workers Job duties will include, filling potholes, cutting brush, mowing grass, flagging, and other general laborer duties.

Experience with light equipment is desired. Must be 18 years old and possess a valid driver’s license. $11.00/hr.

Deadline to apply is 4/22/16. www.chisagocounty.us

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451 Rentals/ Commercial Meadowbrook 1-BDRM apartments, Mora, $635 + electric.

Available immediately.

No smoking, no pets.

Contact Denny, 507-269-7639.

Quamba 2-bedroom apartment. Quiet, clean, one level. No smoking or pets. $600 plus utilities.

320-250-5199.

504 Mobile Homes 1982 Regal mobile home 2 bdrm 1 bath fully furnished, turnkey ready, large deck, on channel of Pokegama Lake Mobile Home Park, all appliances in excellent condition, pontoon included 623329-8389

506 Real Estate Fixer upper across Lake Francis, $89,900 Call 612.558.3189

Affordable Court Plans – Save!

Place an ad today!

We accept payments-No co-signer required!

Bankruptcy $956* Divorce/Custody $570* DUI/Civil/Other starts $330* *court fees additional

debt relief agency

612-326-3300 or 218-828-4483

Need a Legal Published?

Call 763-689-1181

Part-time Liquor Store Clerk Northbound Liquor is seeking clerk(s).

Primary responsibilities are to cashier, stock shelves, and provide excellent customer service. Minimum requirements are the ability to regularly lift and/or move between 20-40 pounds, assist with kegs that weigh approximately 130 pounds, frequent bending/twisting, and a high school diploma or equivalent.

Hours are primarily Friday/Saturday evenings and several holidays.

Applicants must be at least 21 years of age.

Starting wage is $10.49/hr.

Interested applicants should complete an application and return it to: Northbound Store Manager 1655 First Ave. E., Cambridge, MN 55008 No later than Noon on April 18, 2016.

Applications are available at Northbound or the City’s website at http://ci.cambridge.mn.us/ Cambridge/General-Information/City-Jobs

FREE ESTIMATES

Total Tree Care Service ISA Certified Arborist • Insured

www.pioneertree.com

763-238-5254

Adult Assistant Assistant Adult School Age Care School Care Year-round, 20-25 20-25 hrs/wk aft Year-round, afternoon ernoonposiposition(noon-6pm). (noon-6pm). Experience Experience working tion workingwith with children preferred. preferred. Starting at children at $11.50/hr. $11.50/hr.

Position is open until fifilled.

Position lled.

Applyonline online at www.isd138.org www.isd138.org Apply under the Employment Employment Tab. under Tab.

Multiple Fuel Truck Drivers needed for highway heavy construction company located at 8800 13th Ave E., Shakopee, MN 55379 Some mechanic skills required. Hazmat & tanker required. Please apply in person.

Client Services Representative (part-time)

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STAR 930 S. Cleveland Cambridge, MN 55008

763-689-1181

We are an Independent Insurance Agency located 40 miles north of the Twin Cities. We are looking for an enthusiastic energetic self-starter to work with our clients as a Service Representative. You would be working out of our Isanti, MN location. Hours are flexible.

Education and work experience requirements: • High school diploma required.

• Candidate must be licensed in property/casualty and have a good working knowledge of the field.

• Excellent verbal communication skills.

Salary plus commission on sales (commensurate w/ experience) Please send your cover letter and resume to Karen at khermann65@gmail.com

Call 763-689-1181 or go to www.countystar.com - click on Classifieds, place an ad!

An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Bus Drivers Needed!

Drivers-Belly & Dump & Lowboy Trucks Multiple drivers needed to fill these positions.

Apply in person 8800 13th Ave E., Shakopee, MN 55379 Valley Paving, Inc. - An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

High school diploma or equivalent required. Previous bus driving preferred.

Current Minnesota CDL and School Bus Endorsement preferred but will train if needed. Must be able to obtain a valid MN CDL with Air Brake Endorsement and have fewer than three moving violations within the past five years.

Starting at $16.68 per hour.

Apply online at www.isd138.org under the Employment Tab.

Heavy Highway Construction Laborer South Metro construction company looking for a few energentic individuals with great attitudes to work and learn with our team as Heavy Highway Construction Laborer. This is a full-time/seasonal position that becomes a career, year after year.

Our company does operate through unions and works on certified/ prevailing wage jobs. Jobs are located in the Metro and South Metro areas.

Duties may include: Flagging, saw cutting concrete, shoveling hot mix/dirt, standing may be required for long periods of time.

We will work with you. If you have heavy construction background, please apply today!

Apply in person 8800 13th Ave E., Shakopee, MN 55379 Valley Paving, Inc. - An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Encourages Minorities and Females to Apply.

MEDI-VAN INC.

(specialized transportation co.) is accepting applications for area drivers to work out of the Cambridge area. Must have a good driving record and willing to have proper training. Flexible hours required M-F and every other weekend.

Experience with the elderly and disabled is a plus. We offer $11 per hour, sick pay, paid vacation and comprehensive flex plan. Call for application and information M-F 8:30am- 4:30pm. 1-800-422-0976 Fedder Motors is currently seeking an experienced

MECHANIC Must have own tools. Must have great customer service skills. Must be able to work independently. Must be reliable.

Please contact Jada at 320-629-8155 or e-mail resume to feddermotors@gmail.com.

Pay will be based on experience.

OTR Drivers Wanted

D&N Trucking is looking for FT OTR drivers with 2 years verifiable exp., 23 years of age and a satisfactory MVR. We have FL and West runs, 8-10 days out with 3-4 days off; Midwest Runs, 3-4 days out and 2-3 days off and part-time available.

Benefits, Paid Vacation, and Bonus available.

Please call Jamie or Jeff at 763-389-4816 or 800-247-3851. www.dntruck.com

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Nurse Manager of Surgical Services Full time - 1.0 FTE (80 hours a pay period).

Generally days, Monday through Friday; flexibility needed to meet departmental needs. Bachelor Degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing, Master’s Degree preferred, or willing to gain. Two to five years nursing experience and previous management experience preferred. Current Registered nurse licensure in the State of Minnesota. BSL and ACLS certifications.

Apply online at www.firstlighthealthsystem.org or e-mail resume to hr@fl-hs.org FirstLight Health System 301 Highway 65 South Mora, MN 55051 320-225-3612 EOE

Elim Care & Rehab Center in Milaca is hiring!

NARs • PT & FT positions • Days, Evenings or Weekends Enhanced wages! Great facility!

Apply online at Jobs.ElimCare.org Or send resume to: Elim Care & Rehab 730 2nd St SE, Milaca, MN 56353 Ph: 320-983-2185 | Fax: 320-983-2190

PROVIDE CARE, INC. is currently hiring F.T. & P.T.

staff for our Adult Foster Care Homes. $100.00 SIGN-ON BONUS! Please visit www.providecare.com for more details on open positions and to complete an application.

FT Telecommunicator Chisago County is looking for a FT Telecommunicator. You will receive, screen and dispatch emergency & non-emergency 911 calls for Police/Fire/EMS within Chisago County. You must be able to multi-task, work under stressful conditions, be highly detail oriented and have good map reading skills. You may have to rotate shifts.

This is a highly confidential position. Rate of pay is $19.02 per hour. Testing is scheduled for Thursday, April 28. Qualified candidates will be screened and invited to the testing.

Deadline to apply is April 20.

Apply at www.chisagocounty.us

EOE/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled *Drug Free Workplace *Veteran Friendly Employer

Gun Show 620 North Wood St., Mora MN, 55051

Part-time, On-Call, “Float” Come join a growing company that offers weekly structured activities and community involvement. We promote positive community integration and supportive roles for our individuals.

Positions available in the Mora and Cambridge area. Must pass a background check, drug test and have a valid driver’s license and car insurance.

Please call and talk to Lisa at 320-679-3840 or email her at lwerner@bdri.org.

Registered Nurse Rotating shifts, every other weekend and holidays. Diploma, A.A. or Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) from an accredited school of nursing; appropriate and clinical experience and/or training. Current Registered nurse licensure in the State of Minnesota. BLS certification is required annually, and ACLS certification within one year.

Apply online at www.firstlighthealthsystem.org or e-mail resume to hr@fl-hs.org FirstLight Health System 301 Highway 65 South Mora, MN 55051

320-225-3612 EOE

Buy • Sell • Trade in Elk River, MN Elk River Ice Arena

1000 School Street Sat., April 23 • 9 am - 5 pm Sun., April 24 • 9 am - 3 pm Clayton the Coin Guy! Bring your Coins!

Admission: $5 per adult, children 12 & under free with paid adult.

For Reservation, Show times or places contact AC Expos at 218-290-0274.

Visit us at ACEXPOS.info for upcoming shows

Perioperative RN Full time – 1.0 FTE (80 hours a pay period). Monday – Thursday weeknight call; Friday – Sunday weekend call; 24 hour holiday call; Hours will vary to meet departmental needs.

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Three to five years of O.R. experience. BLS and ACLS certifications are required. PALS and Neonatal certifications within the first 6 months of employment. Current RN License.

BLS and ACLS certifications.

Apply online at www.firstlighthealthsystem.org or e-mail resume to hr@fl-hs.org FirstLight Health System 301 Highway 65 South Mora, MN 55051 320-225-3612 EOE

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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Cambridge Business Development Company will hold its Annual Meeting on Monday, April 25, 2016, at 6 p.m. at Cambridge City Hall - Council Chambers, 300 Third Ave., NE, Cambridge, MN 55008.

Eric Wiltrout Secretary Published in the Isanti-Chisago County STAR on March 17, 24, 31, April 7, 14, 21, 2016

PUBLIC NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 2016 ROAD GRAVEL FOR THE CITY OF NORTH BRANCH AND NORTH BRANCH TOWNSHIP CHISAGO COUNTY, MINNESOTA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids will be received by the City of North Branch at the office of the City Clerk, 6408 Elm Street, North Branch, Minnesota 55056, until 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 20, 2016 and will be publicly opened and read aloud at said time and place by representatives of the City of North Branch.

Bids arriving after the designated time will be returned unopened. Said proposals for the furnishing of all labor and materials for the construction, complete in-place, of the following approximate quantities: 10,300 TON Class 5 Aggregate Base – City of North Branch 5,700 TON Class 5 Aggregate Base – North Branch Township

The bids must be submitted on the Proposal Forms provided in accordance with the Contract Documents, Plans, and Specifications as prepared by WSB & Associates, Inc., 477 Temperance Street, St. Paul, MN 55101, which are on file with the City of North Branch and may be seen at the office of the Consulting Engineers.

Complete digital Proposal Forms, Plans, and Specifications for use by Contractors submitting a bid are available at www. questcdn.com. You may download the digital plan documents for a nonrefundable fee of $20.00 by inputting Quest project #4395828 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 this digital project information.

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Bids shall be accompanied by a cashier’s check, bidder’s bond, or certified check payable to the City of North Branch, for not less than five (5) percent of the amount of such bid, which shall be forfeited to the City of North Branch, in the event that the bidder fails to enter into a contract.

No bids will be considered unless sealed and filed with the City of North Branch, together with the bid security, in an opaque envelope that shall be plainly marked with the project title and the name and address of the Bidder. If a bid is to be mailed to the City of North Branch, the bid envelope should be sealed in a regular mailing envelope.

The provisions of Minn. Stat. 16C.285 Responsible Contractor are imposed as a requirement of this contract. All bidders and persons or companies providing a response/submission to the Advertisement for Bids/RFP of the City shall comply with the provisions of the statute.

Bid security of the three lowest Bidders will be retained until the contract has been awarded and executed, but not longer than sixty (60) days from the date of opening bids. The City of North Branch reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities or irregularities. No Bidder may withdraw their bid for a period of sixty (60) days after the bid opening.

DATED: March 22, 2016

BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL Bridgitte Konrad City Administrator North Branch, MN Published in the Isanti-Chisago County STAR on March 31, April 7, 2016

PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF NORTH BRANCH NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of North Branch, Minnesota will meet on April 12, 2016 at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, at the City Hall, 6408 Elm Street, North Branch, Minnesota, 55056, for the purpose of conducting a public hearing on amending the Economic Development Authority Enabling Resolution.

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BY ORDER OF THE CITY OF NORTH BRANCH Bridgitte Konrad City Administrator Published in the Isanti-Chisago County STAR on March 31, April 7, 2016

PUBLIC NOTICE OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE MINNESOTA NONPROFIT COMPANY ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION MINNESOTA STATUTES 317A The undersigned incorporator(s), in order to form a Minnesota Nonprofit Corporation under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 317A, adopt the following: ARTICLE 1 - NAME OF CORPORATION: CI Spikers Volleyball, Inc. ARTICLE 2 - REGISTERED OFFICE and AGENT: 430 8th Avenue NW, Cambridge, MN 55008 The registered agent at the above address is: Victoria Courts ARTICLE 3 -INCORPORATORS I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath.

SIGNED BY: Victoria Courts MAILING ADDRESS: 430 8th Avenue NW, Cambridge, MN 55008 EMAIL ADDRESS FOR OFFICIAL NOTICES: basilvic@me.com.

Work Item: 833857400032 Original File Number: 833857400032 STATE OF MINNESOTA OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE FILED 07/22/2015 11:59 PM Steve Simon Secretary of State Published in the Isanti-Chisago County STAR on April 7, 14, 2016

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Coyotes cause concern for Chisago County gardener

BY DONNA TATTING CHISAGO COUNTY MASTER GARDENER

Recently, my neighbor called to frantically warn me that a coyote had been seen uncomfortably close to her backyard. We both have several acres with an open pasture area that borders low land/swampy acreage.

I’ve lived in my home for almost 26 years. We are located in the most southern part of Chisago County where it borders with Anoka and Washington counties near the Forest Lake Gun Club.

For most of those years, I’ve often heard the yipping of coyote pups and the yelps of the adults, so them being there is no surprise to me.

However, twice now in the last month, a lone adult has visited my neighbor’s yard – the last time well before sunset.

She has two large dogs and I have one who, by the way, probably thinks a coyote is just another possible playmate.

Not so much.

I reached out to Jan Welsh at the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to get some advice on how to live with coyotes and when to consider them a threat to pets. Jan has given talks on wildlife at several of the Chisago County Master Gardener Spring Expos and she was the first person I thought of to get some advice from.

Coyotes are an unprotected species in Minnesota, so they can be removed with the use of firearms or traps. You must check with your city or township first.

Ordinances prohibiting the use of certain traps and/or firearms, may require you to have a city permit or assistance from the city animal control agency.

However, the truth is, coyotes breed quickly and these methods, in the end, may not affect future populations.

The following are some suggestions for keeping coyotes away from your residence and your beloved pets. · Never leave any pet food outside. · Never leave a pet chained up or fenced in outdoors at night. Coyotes can easily jump the average chain link fence. · Small dogs and cats are most vulnerable so they should be well-supervised when outside.

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North Branch Area Middle School sent 24 students to the annual History Day competition March 25 in Duluth. (Front row from left) Harmony Folstad, Sophie Tucker, Adriana Schenkey, Reagan Irons, Alexis Hunter, Kelsi Schwartz, Julia Van Dyke, Abigail Schulte, Ava Anderson, Rayne Keyte, Lilyanna Grossinger. (Middle row) Haley Mauer and Grant Kennedy. (Back row) Leah Romo, Myah Darwin, Samantha Schroeder, Gavyn Jensen-Schneider, Ryan Sanvik, Derek Witte, Cole Palmer, Dylan Witte, Adam Richards, Will Parrucci, Alex Webster, Mr. Santjer. Not pictured: Mr. Carlson, and students Jordan Waldenberg and Kate Carlson.

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The author encounters coyotes near her home in southern Chisago County.

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· Don’t intentionally feed coyotes. You don’t want them getting accustomed to humans. · Coyotes typically roam from dawn to dusk so these are the times to watch for them.

Contrary to what I previously believed, coyotes do not lure dogs back to the pack for attack. A lone coyote will occasionally attack a dog, but in fact, these occurrences are rare.

Coyotes do have their benefits, as most wildlife does. Their primary foods are rabbits and mice, which is good news for gardeners. Though they are typically loners, they will soon be coming together as their young are being born in April.

For more information on coyotes in Minnesota, visit www.dnr.state.mn.us/ livingwith_wildlife/index.html. That website is a good resource for information on living with wildlife.

On Saturday, March 5, 24 North Branch Area Middle School (NBAMS) students presented their History Day projects at the regional History Day competition held at the University of Minnesota, Duluth campus.

History Day is a national program where students research a particular topic that fits a national theme. This year’s theme is “Exploration, Encounter and Exchange in History.”

Students present their research in a number of ways – create a display board, perform a dramatic presentation, make a video or PowerPoint presentation, write a research paper or develop a historical web page.

At the state competition, two projects from each category are then chosen to represent Minnesota at the national competition in June at the University of Maryland, College Park.

North Branch Area Middle School had an extremely successful day on Saturday, earning three Honorable Mention Awards and six qualifiers for the State History Day competition.

Receiving Honorable Mention Awards: Alexis Hunter, Sophie Tucker and Julia Van Dyke.

Advancing to the State competition on Sunday, May 1, at the University of Minnesota’s Twin Cities campus: Adam Richards, Ryan Sanvik, Gavyn Jensen-Schneider, Abigail Schulte, Derrick Witte and Dylan Witte.

In addition to the regional History Day project competition, there is also a research paper competition. Three middle school students were selected to compete in this division: Jordan Waldenberg (Subject: Ella Fitzgerald), Kate Carlson (Harlem Renaissance) and Reagan Irons (Title IX). Irons received an Honorable Mention for her paper.

Event Friday April 22, 2016 6-8:30 pm AFRC - Cambridge RSVP 763-689-2468 bmix@ci.cambridge.mn.us

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