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HORSE POWER Beasts of burden break ground the old-fashioned way BY KIRSTEN FAURIE EDITOR@MORAMINN.COM
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hat modern machines do with steel and fuel, draft horses accomplish with muscle, blood and bone. Though machines have long taken over the duties of the draft horse on farms, some equine enthusiasts have kept alive the spirit of doing things the good old fashioned way — even if just for fun. On April 27, before the leaves budded on the trees, teams of drivers and their horses from the Northern Minnesota Draft Horse Association gathered at Clayton Berg’s farm north of Ogilvie to demonstrate draft animal plowing. One man who brought his horses for the event was Mike Berthiaume who has been a farrier, trimming and shoeing horses for a living for about 50 years. “When I was a kid we still had horses and used them on the farm. As time went on, after World War II, it seemed the horses were faded out ... and they went to tractors,” he said. Today, those that keep these large driving SEE PLOW, PAGE 6
Teams of draft horses and their drivers cut furrows into the soil at Clayton Berg’s farm north of Ogilvie on April 27.
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Cuddle Cot helps parents grieve fetal loss CONTRIBUTED FIRSTLIGHT HEALTH SYSTEM
Delivering a stillborn baby or losing an infant within the first 28 days (fetal loss) is devastating to parents. Many parents wish to have time to hold and say goodbye to their infant in the comfort of their hospital room. The Cuddle Cot, a cooled bassinet that helps preserve the baby’s body after passing, allows grieving parents to spend precious time with their infant and start the healing process. Recently, FirstLight received funds to purchase a Cuddle Cot through a grant
program funded by the FirstLight’s Healthcare Volunteer group. According to the March of Dimes, stillbirth affects about one in 100 pregnancies each year in the United States, or about one percent of all pregnancies. With the number of births at FirstLight increasing by 50 percent over the past two years, they wanted to be prepared for all outcomes, including those experiencing fetal loss. “From a clinical perspective, there are only a few hours available to parents after
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Former hospital employee charged with felony theft of hospital tech STAFF REPORT NEWS@MORAMINN.COM
A former FirstLight Health System employee has been charged with felony theft after allegedly taking and pawning hospital electronics. Jared James Danielson, 39 of Elk River, was FirstLight’s information technology manager; first hired in October 2018. According to the criminal complaint filed by the Kanabec County Attorney’s Office, hospital staff noticed electronics had gone missing and suspected Danielson and another temporary
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Jared Danielson was charged with felony theft for allegedly stealing and selling hospital equipment.
employee may have been responsible.
An investigation showed Danielson allegedly took and sold 19 items including iPads, laptops and desktop computers to an electronics store called Device Pitstop. In total, Danielson allegedly either sold or directed the other employee to sell $16,712 of FirstLight electronics; the amount received for the devices was $2,550. Danielson was charged March 6 with two felony counts of theft, each with a maximum sentence of a $14,000 fine and/or five years in prison. His next court appearance is July 18 at the Kanabec County Courthouse.
PATIENT DATA SECURITY The criminal complaint indicated that most of the technology was ordered new and never used by FirstLight before it was pawned. FirstLight CEO Randy Ulseth said no patient data was compromised and released the following statement regarding protecting electronic patient data: “FirstLight follows healthcare industry best practices including device encryption, password protection, staff training, regular security audits and several network safeguards.”
KANABEC COUNTY COURT REPORT The following charges were filed in Kanabec County Court on June 10-17, 2019. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Sharee Lee Teachout (04/10/1955) of Isle was charged June 10 with one felony count of criminal vehicular operation under the influence of alcohol, one gross misdemeanor count of driving while impaired, one misdemeanor count of traffic-open bottle law and one misdemeanor count of careless driving. Hannah Rikki Splettstoeszer (03/19/1999) of Mora was charged June 11 with one felony count of drug possession in the fifth degree and two gross misdemeanor counts of drug possession in the fifth degree. Aaron Matthew Thomas (01/25/1992) of Mora was charged June 11 with one felony count of drug possession in the fifth degree. Clayton Steven Johnson (12/17/1986) of Ogilvie was charged June 14 with one felony count of driving while impaired in the first degree, one felony count of test refusal in the first degree, one gross misdemeanor count of driving after cancellation, one gross misdemeanor count of obstructing the legal process and one misdemeanor count of fleeing a police officer on foot. Jason Leon Stephanie (04/26/1985) of Braham was charged June 17 with one felony count of violating a no contact order.
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Golf event supports veterans Ordean Christianson, finance officer of American Legion Post 201, presents a check for $2,600 to Kanabec County Veterans Service Officer Erica Bliss. The money was proceeds from the Veteran’s Golf Tournament held May 4.
FIRE CALLS Saturday April 27: The Mora Area Fire Department was called to a report of smoldering hay bales in Whited Township. Monday, April 29: At approximately 4:30 p.m., the Mora Area Fire Department was called to a home within the city of Mora where a resident was burning a small pile of wet leaves in a fire pit. The resident chose to extinguish the fire.
Friday, June 7: At approximately 12 p.m., the Mora Area Fire Department was called to St. Clare Living Community of Mora to a fire alarm, which was canceled en route. Maintenance was testing a generator and set off the fire alarm.
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Sunday, May 26: At approximately 9:09 p.m., the Mora Area Fire Department was called to a small ditch fire. The MAFD and DNR extinguished the fire.
Thursday, June 6: At approximately 3:07 p.m., the Mora Area Fire Department was called to gas leak at 664 Summit Lane, Mora. A construction crew hit a gas line. The MAFD coned off the area until Minnesota Energy fixed the leak approximately 30 minutes later.
SERGEANT NEIL DICKENSON is Minnesota State Patrol public information officer for the state’s northeast region. If you have any questions concerning traffic related laws in Minnesota, please send your questions to: Sgt. Neil Dickenson – Minnesota State Patrol at 1131 Mesaba Ave, Duluth, MN 55811. Or reach me at neil.dickenson@state.mn.us
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Wednesday, May 22: At approximately 11:22 a.m., the Mora Area Fire Department was called to a carbon monoxide alarm in Grass Lake Township.
Monday, June 3: At approximately 11:50 p.m., the Mora Area Fire Department was called to a two-vehicle car accident at the intersection of 250th Avenue and Rainbow Street in Whited Township. The MAFD remained on the scene until 1:16 p.m.
uestion: I recently moved to Minnesota and am living with a cousin. Back in my native country, Kenya, I am licensed to drive and have that license with me. I also obtained an international driving permit from the necessary licensing body back in Kenya. Are these documents sufficient to allow me to drive within Minnesota before I am able to acquire the state’s driving license? Answer: If you are visiting from another country with a valid driver’s license from Ask A your home country, you Trooper are not required to get a license and Neil Dickenson Minnesota can operate a vehicle legally in our state. Once you become a Minnesota resident, you have 60 days to get a Minnesota driver’s license. Also, many insurance companies do not honor an “out-of-country license.” Being that auto insurance is required to operate a motor vehicle, you would need to get a Minnesota driver’s license or ask them about your options.
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JUNE 24 Featured Event 26th Anniversary Mille Lacs History Festival and Rendezvous June 29 and 30 This living history event brings the early 1800s to life with woodsmen, frontiersmen, trappers, traders and artisans. There will be demonstrations, music jams, food, entertainment, a black powder shooting competition and competitions of other old time armaments. Public hours are 9-5 p.m. on Saturday and 9-4 p.m. on Sunday at the grounds of the DeCorsa Vineyard and Farm Winery, 40306 Torchlight Road, Isle. Watch for signs. A small donation is required for admission. Children 10 and under are free. For more information emailmillelacs.vous@gmail.com or call 612-369-6186
JUNE 20 Music in the Park Summer Concert Series presents Tawni VanVleet offering a variety of music with ukulele accompaniment at 6:30 p.m. in Library Park, 210 Maple Avenue W., Mora. The band is sponsored by Jack L’Heureux.
JUNE 25 Positivity in the Park Spike ball, bean bag toss, oversized Connect Four, Yard Jenga, Giant Kerplunk and more. 12:00 p.m. at Library Park, 210 Maple Avenue W., Mora. Sponsored by SACK and First Light Health Systems of Mora. Geared toward school aged children.
East Central Regional LibraryCambridge at 244 S. Birch St., Cambridge is hosting a rocket event for kids. From 1:30-3 p.m. kids will use balloons and straws to make rockets and then launch them. The program is geared toward ages 5-10. Registration is required on the events calendar at ecrlib.org.
JUNE 26 Medicare Basics
Seven County Senior Federation is offering a four hour refresher class from 12-4:00 p.m. at the Eastwood Life Enrichment Center at 160 Valhalla Circle, Mora. Preregistration is required. To enroll call April 320679-4700 or toll free 1-866-679-4700.
Senior LinkAge Line, a free informational service for adults and veterans, those with disabilities and their families, is offering a free class at 5-7 p.m. at the Braham Event Center, 655 8th Street S.W., Braham. Call 1-800-333-2433 to register.
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East Central Regional LibraryCambridge at 244 S. Birch St., Cambridge is hosting an escape room from 3-4:30 p.m. You will be locked in the library with one hour to find a way out. You must search for clues, crack codes and solve puzzles. Recommended for ages 12-17. Registration is required on the events calendar at ecrlib.org.
Blood Donation Opportunity
Swedish Midsummer Celebration The Dala Heritage Society will be hosting Swedish Midsummer events beginning at 9 a.m. with midsummer pole decorating. At 5 p.m. there will be at potluck supper followed at 6:30 with traditional Swedish songs around the pole and music by Pierre and Karlynna Pleau, fiddle players. All events are at Mora Library Park in downtown Mora. In case of inclement weather the concert will be held in the library basement. All events are free. For more information call 320-272-9951.
JUNE 22 Vintage Tractors and Farm Fun Kanabec County History Center is hosting this event from 1-6 p.m. A tractor parade, displays, games, corn dig and petting zoo are some of the featured events. KHC members, veterans and military personnel are free.
JUNE 22-23 Amateur Radio Field Day Mora Open Repeater Association will take part in the Amateur Radio Field Day starting at 9:00 a.m. and broadcasting beginning at 1:00 p.m. at the Kanabec County Fairgrounds. Come and learn first hand about amateur radio operation. For more information call Kenny 320-364-9188.
Church of Cash Music in the Park Summer Concert Series presents Church of Cash a Johnny Cash tribute band at 6:30 p.m. in Library Park, 210 Maple Avenue W., Mora. The band is sponsored by Made of MORA.
JUNE 28 Dental Clinic Children’s Dental Services will provide dental services for individuals age 0-26 and pregnant women at Kanabec County Community Health, 905 Forest Ave. E., Mora (320679-6330). To set up a service contact with CDS call toll free 1-866-543-6009.
Progressive Politics and You Join the Kanabec County DFL for an informal gathering from 6:30-8 p.m. at Kev’s Depot, 118 Railroad Ave. NE, Mora. All are welcome. For information call 320-515-1220.
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American Red Cross will host a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Mora United Methodist Church, 500 Clark St. All blood types are needed.
RECURRING EVENTS:
Making Cards The Eastwood Life Enrichment Center at 160 Valhalla Circle, Mora, is hosting a card making and coloring event at 1:00 p.m. Learn how to recycle greeting cards and make two for yourself free of charge. Coloring books and supplies will be available.
Rocket Blast off for Kids
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will be sharing short testimonies of recovery. All are welcome.
Teen Escape Room
United States Bowling Congress Meets There will be a meeting of the Mora United States Bowling Congress at 7 p.m. at Victory Lanes, 1865 Frontage Rd, Mora. All past, present and future members are encouraged to be there. Please tell others about this meeting.
Music with the Abrahamson Sisters The Eastwood Life Enrichment Center at 160 Valhalla Circle, Mora, is hosting the Abrahamson Sisters at 1:30 p.m. Refreshments served. Freewill donation.
JUNE 30 FLIA Annual Membership Meeting Fish Lake Improvement Association will meet from 12-1:30 p.m. at The Fish Lake Resort. Board members will present updates on the health and management of Fish Lake. The meeting is open to the public.
JULY 2 Dairy Risk Management Strategies A two hour workshop 10 a.m. to noon at the Mora Library basement, 200 W. Maple Ave., Mora. Learn how the new Dairy Margin Coverage compares with the old Margin Protection program. Pros and cons of each program will be highlighted.
Stuffed Animal Sleepover at the Library Children ages 2 and up are invited to bring their favorite cuddly friend to the Mora Library, 200 W. Maple Ave., Mora for a stuffed animal sleepover. First, drop them off from 5-6 p.m. for games and fun overnight at the library. Then pick up your animal the next day at 12 p.m. and learn about their escapades with photos taken along the way. No registration necessary.
JULY 8 Wire Wrapping Nature Finds Calling all rock hounds. Learn how to wire wrap your favorite nature finds like agates, sea glass, rocks, shells and driftwood. Learn how to turn your treasures into jewelry. Bring your treasures along or materials will be available at class. The class will go from 2-3:30 p.m. at the Mora Library, 200 Maple Avenue W., Mora. Space is limited to be sure to sign up on the events calendar at ecrlib.org. Recommended for teens ages 15 and up.
JULY 10 Senior Citizen’s Dance
JUNE 27 Reflections Memory Cafe Family Pathways invites you to Eastwood Life Enrichment Center at 160 Valhalla Circle, Mora, for a reflections memory cafe at 1:30 p.m. to share stories with others who are concerned with memory loss. Join us for coffee, treats and conversation in a relaxing setting.
Celebrate Recovery Picnic Celebrate Recovery will be holding a picnic/program at 6 p.m. at the History Center Park, 805 Forest Ave W, Mora. “Nielsen and Friends” will be doing music, and several people
Fish Lake Resort, 674 Fish Lake Dr., Mora, will host a Senior Citizens’ Dance from 1 to 4 p.m. Music provided by Florian Chmielewski. Lunch will be served.
JULY 16 Hillman Township Meeting Hillman Township, Kanabec County, Minnesota, will hold a board meeting at 7:00 p.m. at the Hillman Town Hall.
THUR. 6/20 NAMI Connection: 6:30-8 p.m., Cambridge Medical Center, Harbor Room. Lap Swim: 6-7 a.m. Ogilvie Community Pool. Pickleball: 6:15-8:15 p.m., Mora Elementary School, Court 6. Celebrate Recovery: 6 p.m. meal, True Vine Lutheran Church, Mora. AA Meetings: 10 a.m., St. Mary’s Church, Mora; 8 p.m., Ogilvie Fire Hall, Ogilvie. Adult Day Break: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Pine City. Compassionate Friends: 7-9 p.m., Sts Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Braham. WINDOW Domestic Abuse Support Group: 6 p.m., Journey North Church, 840 Main St. S., Pine City.
FRI. 6/21 The Refuge: Domestic Violence Mtg for Women: 12:30-2 p.m., Family Pathways Bldg, Mora. Lap Swim: 6-7 a.m. Ogilvie Community Pool. Preschool Storytime: 11 a.m., Mora Public library. Mora Food Pantry: 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m., 214 Railroad Ave. AA-Women’s Meeting: 7 p.m., Lakeside. AA Meeting: 7 p.m., Serenity Manor.
SAT. 6/22 AA Meeting: 9 a.m., True Vine Lutheran Church, Mora. Farmers Market: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., United Methodist Church, Mora Ogilvie Food Shelf: 8-10:30 a.m., Quality building at 225 E. George St. in Ogilvie.
SUN. 6/23 MON. 6/24 Al-Anon: 6 p.m., Kanabec County Family Services, 905 E. Forest Ave., Mora. AA Meeting: 8 p.m., Quamba City Hall, Quamba. Narcotics Anonymous: 7 p.m. Mora Methodist Church, Mora. BINGO: 6-8 p.m. Am. Legion Auxiliary 290 hosts, Braham Community Center. Monday Morning Art: 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Kanabec History Center, Mora. Soup for the Soul: 4-6 p.m., Emmanuel Baptist Church, Mora - Free Meal/Transportation: 888-217-5222. Adult Drop-in Center: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Grace Lutheran Church, Mora. Pickleball: 6:15-8:15 p.m., Mora Elementary School, Court 6. Kanabec County Republicans: 7-8:30 p.m.,Kanabec County Courthouse, lower level meeting room.
TUE. 6/25 Lap Swim: 6-7 a.m. Ogilvie Community Pool. TOPS-Take pounds off sensibly-5:30-6:45 p.m. Mora United Methodist Church. Square Dancing for Beginners: 6:45-8:15 p.m., Isanti Primary School. AA Meetings: 10 a.m., St. Mary’s Church, Mora; 7 p.m., Al-Anon: Brunswick Lutheran Church, Mora. Mora Food Pantry: 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m., 214 Railroad Ave. MOPS: 9-11 a.m. Living Hope Church, 2297 210th Ave., Mora. Adult Day Break: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Dalbo Karmel Covenant Church. Heart to Heart Support Group: 2-3 p.m., FirstLight Health System, Mora. Inventors & Entrepreneurs Club: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., East Central Energy, 412 Main Ave. N., Braham.
WED. 6/26 AA Women’s Meeting: 10 a.m., St. Mary’s Church, Mora. AA Meeting: 6:30 p.m., Kanabec County Courthouse, Mora. Ogilvie Museum Meeting: 6:15 p.m. Ogilvie Barbershop/ Museum. WINDOW Domestic Abuse Support Group: 10 a.m., Windows Victim Services, 204 Fire Monument Rd., Hinckley.
SENIOR DINING MENU Location: Dala Apts. 470 Bean Ave., Mora Phone: 320-679-4029 between 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Monday, June 24: Country fried steak, whipped potatoes w/gravy, green beans, wheat bread, frosted cake. Tuesday, June 25: Beef cabbage bake, corn, lettuce with dressing, wheat bread, gelatin w/topping. Wednesday, June 26: Meatloaf, O’Brien potatoes, carrots, wheat bread, apple crisp. Thursday, June 27: Chicken marinara, egg noodles, peas, Italian lettuce salad, wheat bread, cookie. Friday, June 28: Fish fillet on bun, coleslaw, mixed veggies, banana pudding w/topping
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Commissioner makes inclusion a county habit
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f you attend enough Kanabec County Board of Commissioners meetings, you will notice a pattern: Whenever a county job description is created or updated, Commissioner Kathi Ellis pipes up. Others in the room may chortle, sigh or roll their eyes, but Ellis persists. The jobs include the requirement: “Must have a valid driver’s license.” Kathi insists this is changed to “Must have access to reliable transportation.” While it might seem like the same thing, Ellis knows it isn’t. By changing this language she has become the local champion Editor of making sure the language Kirsten Faurie we use keeps those jobs open to people who are blind, use h l h i are on medications or are unable wheelchairs, to drive for some other reason. Of all the big things the commissioners discuss and decide, it might seem a small thing. I would argue this repeated effort by Ellis ensures the county makes inclusion a habit, not an afterthought. Kathi Ellis, keep being a champion for people of all abilities and an example for the rest of us. KIRSTEN FAURIE is the editor of the Kanabec County Times. She can be contacted at editor@moraminn.com or by calling 320-225-5128.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR It’s your duty to read the Mueller report
To the editor, Everyone who is a citizen of the United States of America has a duty to read the Mueller report, and use your critical thinking and judgment. Do what as an American citizen you are obligated to do. Contact your representatives, get out and vote, and communicate with your fellow Americans. This is our country, and we are responsible for it’s future. We are in dire times, and the world is watching. Here is a free audible version of the Mueller report for people who don’t have the time or aren’t willing to read the text version, https:// www.audible.com/pd/The-Mueller-Report-Audiobook/B07PXN468K. And here is the full text of the official executive summaries: https://www.audible.com/pd/ The-Mueller-Report-Audiobook/B07PXN468K. The only way for us to fix things is for us to get more involved. I hope you consider this newsworthy and worth the public’s attention. Joshua Swenson Mora
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Don’t let summer just happen BY THE AMERICAN COUNSELING ASSOCIATION
Most of us, from young children to senior citizens, look forward to the opportunities of summer. While we may complain some days about the heat and humidity, the warmer weather and slower pace offers a chance to relax, to take advantage of more outdoor activities and perhaps to even enjoy a well-earned vacation. But sometimes the temptation is just to sit back and let summer happen. This might sound tempting but it often means time suddenly flies by, the kids are bored and cranky, and you’ve missed many of the good things that summer had to offer. The solution is simply to do some pre-summer planning in order to maximize the more-relaxed time that this season allows. An important starting point is with your children. While their
summer plans may revolve around staying up late every night and sleeping till noon the next day, experts advise that life goes more smoothly if a family has a set schedule and sticks to it. When meal times and bedtimes are on a consistent schedule, kids feel more comfortable and usually are more cooperative. This is also the time to make plans with your kids for summer activities. If we’re talking about a teenager this might mean encouraging him or her now to seek that summer job or to enroll in a summer enrichment program. For younger children it can mean organizing play dates or setting up a regular schedule for playground or pool visits. Whether there are children in the family or not, this is the time of year to make some clear plans for a summer vacation, if that hasn’t already been discussed. Last-minute vacation planning usually
means increased stress, and that’s not the point of a vacation. A real vacation means leaving behind the responsibilities and demands of home and work. This is what really reduces stress levels. Recent studies have shown that the majority of us are living overly stressful lives, and high levels of stress, over prolonged periods of time, can negatively affect both our mental and physical health. So plan now for a summer that will bring you relaxation and revitalization. Whether it’s a long beach vacation, or just a drive to visit relatives in another state, taking the time to enjoy the season can bring many benefits and can keep you from waking up in mid-September wondering how the summer disappeared. COUNSELING CORNER is provided by the American Counseling Association. Comments and questions to ACAcorner@counseling.org or visit the ACA website at www.counseling.org.
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HEARD ON THE STREET BY KIM LUECK-FOSS At the Mora Aquatic Center, June 15, we asked the following question:
What do you value most in a friendship?
Kelley Kragt Milaca
Brandy d Smith h Milaca
Tonya Tourvill Mora
Open communication; you have to value each other.
Trust, to make sure you can trust a friend.
Honesty at all times, no matter what - even if it’s not what you want to hear.
Kendrick Morrell Ogilvie Age: 16
Zachary Tillman Ogilvie Age: 14
Sadie Barnes Mora Age: 10
Compassion - it’s a good human trait in general and we need more of it.
Feeling good after you hang out with them.
Trust - because you don’t need to tell lies about your friends and you don’t need to hide anything.
Cow gives birth to triplets
125 YEARS AGO (1894) Frank Laird, of Mission Creek, was in town this week trying to get a clue to the whereabouts of M. R. Kent. Weddings are getting numerous. We will be able to report another next week. Rev. J. E. Carlson returned this week from St. Peter whither he has been for the past ten days attending the synod. Miss Tillie Nelson, of Brunswick, came home from Minneapolis on Tuesday to News from spend the summer her parents. Yesteryear with J. C. Morrison left Matt Anderson for Chicago Monday to work up immigration. He expects to bring back several car loads of immigrants. W. F. D. Long and family returned last Friday from their extended visit in Michigan. They have decided to settle in Mora. Ole Westling came down from Port Arthur first of the week. Ole says he has a bonanza of stone and timber claim up there. Petitions are in for the organization of two new towns, viz., town 40-24 and town 41-24, the former to be called Knife River and the latter Hillman. Chas. E. Williams bought two lots of Charlie Olson yesterday opposite Ole Westing’s house. It is one of the most desirable pieces of residence property in town. The consideration paid was $150. The county commissioners met on Tuesday to consider bids for the new court house. An even dozen of bids had been filed and they ranged all the way from $13,792 down to $9,267.50, the lowest being Messrs. Wilcox & Mudgett, of West Superior. The commissioners deferred action until the architects could be consulted as to a modification of the plans. The county has an available sum of only $8,000 and public sentiment is averse to expending more than that amount in a building. It is conceded that to do away with the basement as planned and instead build a plain foundation would reduce the cost about $2,000.
100 YEARS AGO (1919) “Fire Damages Old Landmark; First Brick Veneer Building Erected in this Village Nearly Destroyed:” Last Saturday morning, about 3:30 fire of unknown origin was discovered in the old Fire Hall building, which is now occupied by the Geo. E. Rice Potato Company in charge of W. M. Anderson, and had it not been for some of the parties returning home from the
dance at the Opera house and giving the alarm, the entire building would have been destroyed, but the prompt response and quick work of our efficient fire department prevented this. The building however, was badly burned, the entire inside being gutted by the flames and will require considerable expense to repair it. “Cow Gives Birth To Triplets:” Three heifer calves was the record established by one of Geo. H. Chamberlain’s full blood Shorthorn cows on Monday of this week. The calves were all of medium size, but only one of the three is alive, the other two dying shortly after birth. “St. Mary’s Church Picnic:” Last Sunday morning a large number of the St. Mary’s church members left for Fish Lake about 11 o’clock in the morning and enjoyed a picnic at that place. There was something doing all day long; games, boating, fishing, bathing, and sports of all kinds and with plenty of good things to eat and drink all present enjoyed themselves immensely and only the rain, which came in torrents put a stop to the merrymakers who had to return to their homes. 75 YEARS AGO (1944) “Strangers Resist Arrest At Mora:” A traffic violation on Main street last Sunday night resulted in a free-forall fight between three strangers and Marshals Wilson and Anderson.One of the marshals saw the strangers making a “U” turn and proceeded to take them into custody for a traffic violation. The strangers put up a stiff resistance but were finally subdued and locked up. They are now out on $100 cash bail, each. There were two others in the party in another car who made their get away. The names of the three who were apprehended are Joseph, Sam and Albert Villilla, all brothers. “Lake Mora At High Level:” Recent rains have raised Lake Mora to the highest level it has reached in many years. The water is over the point and Newbert’s island is now in reality an island. In early days Lake Mora was several feet higher than its present high level. The public made much use of the lake, swimming and boating. Fishing was good. At the north end of Lake street a platform was built over the water with rows of steps on the hillside for seating purposes when the town band gave concerts from the platform. During Fourth of July celebrations the island was used as a place for displaying fireworks with spectators gathering on the lake shore. 50 YEARS AGO (1969) “Arcon Gets Minneapolis Airport
Job:” Arcon Construction, Inc. of Mora recently picked up three other jobs, including a $1,308,000 runway extension project at Minneapolis-St. Paul International airport (Wold-Chamberlain). The shorter north-west-southeast runway will be lengthened so that airline jets can use it while a tunnel is built under the parallel runway they now use. Ramsey County awarded Arcon a $585,000 concrete paving job on White Bear avenue in Maplewood, Minn. The firm also has a $120,000 street job in St. Cloud. “Helmbrecht Brothers Enlist In Army:” Dan and Rick Helmbrecht enlisted in the United States army June 17 and will leave for Fort Lewis, Wash., for their basic training June 25. Their older brother, Sgt. Bernard Helmbrecht, is now serving in Vietnam. They are the sons of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Helmbrecht of Edgewood Lane Trailer court at Mora. 25 YEARS AGO (1994) “Company given chance to prove it has compost product that will sell:” Microlife USA, the company that claims it can turn East Central Solid Waste Commission compost into saleable fertilizer products, is going to have an opportunity to do just that. At a special meeting last Tuesday, June 14, the company and the five-county commission reached agreement on an 11-month contract in which Microlife USA will lease the 80-feet-wide-by-180-feet-long tipping floor of the ECSWC’s processing facility, as well as necessary office and laboratory space. “Wins state election; Sedlacek to lead state 4-H:” “I stood up and screamed.” That was the reaction of 17-year-old Kanabec County and Genesis 4-H club member Summer Sedlacek when she heard the announcement that she would by the 1994-95 Minnesota State 4-H Federation president. Summer was the Kanabec County 4-H Voting Delegate and one of four County 4-Hers to attend the extravaganza held at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds 4-H Building June 10-16. Summer also participated in the State 4-H Communications contest held during Y.L.E. She spoke on the topic “Injustice Anywhere Is a Threat to Justice Everywhere.” The News From Yesteryear is compiled by Matt Anderson from the Times historical editions housed by the Kanabec History Center. The “News from Yesteryear” contains articles published in historic issues of the Times. The articles may contain language with ethnic and racial prejudices that were once common but are no longer acceptable in today’s society. These articles are being presented as they were originally published.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Mixed Usage zoning opens door to commercial usage To the editor, On Wednesday night, June 12, at the Kanabec County regularly scheduled board meeting, I failed to stand up and remind these elected board members that they represent the people who elected them. We have a government system that is to reflect the people’s point of view. The overwhelming point of view was against Ordinance No.5. Only two shoreline taxpayers wanted this unneeded change in the zoning of lakeshore property. The County proponents came up with a totally new tax category: Mixed Usage. So once a parcel is defined as “mixed,” it will be hard to turn down the subtle change allowing it to be used as commercial. After all, it is no longer residential – it’s mixed. Now we are on the fast track to more commercial use of lakeshore: more hard cover, more pavement and more pollution run-off directly into the lakes. Our county and the city of Mora enjoy many wonderful outdoor activities because of our lakes and rivers. The Knife Lake Improvement District and Knife Lake Sportsmen’s Club have spent much money over the years to protect and enrich our natural resources. The Ann Lake community also has initiatives to protect their lake. Watch out, fish. Watch out, taxpayers! Gerald McCabe Mora
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Mike Berthiaume takes a break from plowing at the Clayton Berg farm to laugh and chat.
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animals are mostly in it for the hobby. A resident of Rockford Minnesota, Berthiaume has traveled the country with horses for shows, competitions or field work days where club members put their horses to work at threshing, plowing or hauling logs. “Some people have big, fancy speed boats ... Horse people have horses,” Berthiaume said. Lisa Ringer, another Northern Minnesota Draft Horse Association club member, is definitely a horse person. She owns a farm in Long Lake called Two Pony Gardens that encourages and teaches organic farming methods. “I’ve been horse crazy all my life,” she said. She began riding trail horses as a child, then in the 70’s got a real itch to drive carriage and field horses. She started with one draft horse — a Shire, but it needed a partner and so on. Soon the number of draft horses in her care increased to nine. “Either you love horses or you don’t,” she said. “It’s about the love of the horse, working with the horse and developing a relationship with the horse. “It does take a whole lot more time to plow a field than it does with a tractor. But there are just so many wonderful paybacks of having a relationship with a good team of horses as opposed to a tractor.” HORSE POWER The strength of these animals is not something to be taken lightly. Berthiaume said, “It’s tremendous horse power these horses can produce for a short distance. It’s amazing sometimes what they can do.” In February of 2015, Berthiaume and Ringer were hauling a team of horses with a pickup truck and trailer when they got
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Lisa Ringer drives her team of Shires which she says, “feed my soul.”
stuck in snow along a narrow country road in Ely. Berthiaume unloaded and harnessed the four Shire horses; he drove them to pull the truck and trailer uphill and out of the snow. (See the video at https://youtu.be/9rDyeicPPOM.) Both Berthiaume and Ringer said it was one of the most impressive feats of horse strength they had ever witnessed. MORE THAN A HOBBY Not all horses are used just for hobby. Berthiaume said in the past 10-15 years, he has witnessed a surge in demand for organically grown produce. Some organic farms are operated by Amish families that still use horses in their field work. Berthiaume said this has kept some working horses employed, but what he does with his animals is mostly for
fun and social connections. “It’s something I enjoy doing. It’s camaraderie of the other people that have the same interest and working with the animals,” he said. The Northern Minnesota Draft Horse Association and other clubs are dedicated to the promotion and preservation of draft horses. They meet for field days, potlucks and to visit socially. But the number of participants is shrinking. Berthiaume said that the horses and their owners are getting older; for every five club members that leave, perhaps one joins. Still, Berthiaume was optimistic that even though there may be less participants, there would always be those with a passion for these powerful horses. His job and the role of the clubs are to try to support any newcomers to the hobby.
A lot of time and energy is spent putting up quality hay. All of that can be wasted without proper hay storage. Up to 50% losses in dry matter and quality can occur in some instances—the equivalent of leaving half of your hay acres unharvested. Prevent unnecessary hay losses this year by: 1) making dense bales of dry (<20%) hay, 2) stacking hay so it does not trap moisture, 3) improving drainage of your storage pad, and 4) considering buildings, tarps or bale wraps to keep hay covered. Even small changes can have large impacts on hay storage losses, forage quality and profitability. Hay has the same enemy in the field as it does in storage— moisture. Preventing moisture contact with bales should be top priority. Moisture enters hay from the top and bottom, coming from rainfall as well as wicking from the soil. Keeping hay off of the ground and under a covering structure prevents the majority of moisture problems. Hay properly stored should only lose 2-5% of dry matter over several years of storage. If hay gets wet, however, microbes come to life. Those microbes start eating away at the hay, which leads to losses in dry matter and deterioration in quality. The simultaneous loss of both dry matter and forage quality decreases hay value. In just eight months, losses in forage quality can easily reduce hay value by more than $30 per ton. Whether your hay is stored indoors or not, evaluate the ground your hay is stored on. If you are storing hay on poorly drained soil such as sod or black soil, water will wick up from the ground. Hay that is dry at harvest can increase to over 30% moisture through wicking. This level of moisture can cause spoilage and dry matter losses over 20% even over a short period of time. Losses may approach 50% if stored for more than one year. Storing hay on a well-drained surface such as gravel, rock, or old tires or pallets to keep hay out of contact with the soil should minimize dry matter losses to less than 15%. If hay must be stored outside, a number of small changes can minimize storage losses. Square bales will be fine outside if you cover the bales and elevate them off the ground. Round bales are a better option if you do not cover the hay, as they shed water much better than square bales. Tightly rolled round bales shed water best. If you can push into the side of the bale less than a half inch, then the bale should be tight enough to shed water well. Net-wrapping improves the ability for bales to shed moisture, resulting in 32% less dry matter losses compared to twine bales. If twine is used, spacing it less than 6-inches apart will improve the bale’s ability to shed water. Making larger bales means a greater percentage of the hay is protected inside the bale. The outer several inches of a bale tend to have the greatest spoilage, meaning larger bales help minimize storage losses outdoors. The outer 2-inches of a 4- foot bale contains 16% of the bale’s dry matter, while just 11% of dry matter is contained in the outer 2-inches of a 6-foot bale. Another hay storage consideration is stacking method. Pyramid stacking of round bales should be avoided when left uncovered. This traps moisture and causes the largest dry matter losses. End to end stacking, so bale ends are touching, is the best choice for outdoor bale storage. Leaving 3-5 feet between rows of bales allows water a place to go and air movement between the bales. A north-south orientation of bales is best, as it permits more uniform sunlight to reach bales. This is especially the case if bales are stored through summer months. If you need to preserve high quality hay and have little tolerance for losses, consider covering bales stored outside. Covering bales can reduce dry matter losses by an additional 6% or more compared to storing on a well-drained pad. Depending on the quality of hay, it could be well-worth the hassle and extra work of covering hay outside with plastic or tarps. Another option is to use one of the newer bale-covering technologies such as bale sleeves or bale wraps. These may be more realistic alternatives compared to covering with a tarp, and can minimize losses so they are more similar to that of indoor storage. To minimize your hay storage losses—do everything you can to keep hay dry. Even small changes can minimize storage losses and allow you to preserve high-quality hay.
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B|ar M TONYA BURK TIMES dy Ju . K S. an er Fr Heath Lynda N. Kenneth K. elody P. M F. e . nn Dia Michael G Margaret D. N. Glen A. er og R . M Robert ean & Karilyn W. dy P. .Fishing Contest onDAnn Ju C a it Sue Nels Nelson son n of Mo Mora landed this ‘lunker’ at Saturday’s Ice Lake Jan.F. 30. Beautiful In the Jan. 21 issue of the Kanabec County Times, tth the he artihe R . perch and numerous drawings done throughoutEthe orby the Ann Lake an le Jean ofWthe J. day weather, consistent Page weathe her, con on o n nsiste ent action cle “School election lawsuit quashed” appearing on n P age 1 n ne ia lo D Sa . Nday. Jennifer’s contained an error. Barbara the anglers smiling and enjoying the Waters rshed Al lli l ance ek ept Watershed Alliance kept . R & y dy Ju Larr el D. plaintiffs reported that nine plainti iff ffs were e Sharon J. The articleJoincorrectly Tim H. . O on ar Sh District responsible for a lawsuit against the Mora School l D i strict t T. Mary Arlys M. and Mora Superintendent Vander Vegt fact there Craig Schultz when in fac fa act ther re re . N Sylvia . rst by plaintiff The suit was fi first stt filed b y ayne Rinvolved. M. was only oneW ll Electric Ji addDonald Sauve, who later submitted an amended petition pettition itt ad dd. H an Je y F. to the suit. The case jud judgment plaintiffs dg d gment ntt on Irene R. ing eight moreGar Thomas W. . O cy an N & nn Ly petition leaving Jan. 7 denied Sauve’s motion to amend the petiti i o on n lea a ving g J. e Stev and sole plaintiff respons David B. Sauve as the original Wayne A. responsible for s i ib b le f o or r the he e ay D ng Doeri . M . H ty et ol suit. B ar C & & Gary Danny Care plaintiffs After the Times’’ story was published, the listt of pl laint ntif iffs if T. L. in N.was amended Jo Krist en ev byhn the court to remove the eight eig ght additional addit itiio ional St Ardell T. Diane Larson, Robert Engbert, D ian ne La arson, an L. S. (LarryDBussinger, Mary S. Donovannames Gerald McCabe, Wendy McCabe, Margarett Roesler, Roes Roe Ro esle er, Daniel Daniel hy L. ot or D RavenJohnson). These eigh eight people were ht pe p e eop ple w ere not Richard G. Donna T.Schmoll and Patricia included in the lawsuit. ce Curt N. an m or rf Pe for this error aand Jake S. The Timess apologizes TONYA BURK | TIMES confusion nd n d any ny yc onfusion it . V hn Jo up ro G TONYA BURK | TIMES Katie Anderson, last year’s Knife Times is may have caused. The Kanabec County t ty y T im m es s i s committed ert Hto. accuracy. If you have a correctio Elden Elwood of Ogilvie en enjoyed njo j yed d a beautiful day with wiith his sside-kick, ideid e kick, eLake Ice correction orr cla clarifi on o la ari rification, please rifi ol S. 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everal people in Braham have “Adopted a Street” and pray weekly for the families and individuals who live there. Once when I was parked alongside the street I have adopted (Central Drive) I noticed a lady on a bicycle as she passed by. As I watched her continue on down the street I had this thought: In the Bible there is the story of a woman who got up one morning…as usual, did her morning routine…. Focus On as usual, and then later in the day she Faith picked up her water jar and headed to Jacob’s Gary Shaw Well….as usual. As she
walked along the way she had no idea she was on her way to a most “unusual” encounter. She had no idea that through the centuries she would be known as “The Woman at the Well” in John’s Gospel. (John ch.4) I prayed for the woman riding by on the bike that she would be on her way to the most unusual encounter of her life. How about you? If you have come into a living relationship with the Living Savior you should be able to recall that moment when your “Usual” became “Unusual,” when your darkness was flooded with light, when your hopelessness became hopefulness. My moment came late one night when I was 19. Kneeling beside my bed in the little bedroom I rented from an elderly lady down in the cities I cried out to the God who had revealed Himself to
me through the pages of the Bible and through the lives of some dynamic Christian young people. My prayer of surrender to the Lordship of Jesus included this addendum; “Lord I want it all. I want everything you have for me.” That was the beginning of my adventure. In answer to my prayer of faith, the Lord, the great orchestrator began opening and closing doors leading me through a life I would never have known without Him. Into my life came my wife Jan, then our four kids, amazing pastors and churches and Christian friends. Then when I was about 50 years old I had another “meeting at the well” experience as the Lord called me to take another step of faith in my adventure. The Lord closed the door on my very
good secular job and opened the door to my heart’s desire…full time ministry. God by His mercy allowed me and several others to plant a baby church here in Braham called Friendship. My wife and I are no longer 19 year old kids but our desire for more of God’s adventure has not diminished. If you have never met the Jesus who rose from the dead and lives today, please seek Him with all your heart. Then have your eyes open and let anticipation fill your heart because God’s promise found in Jeremiah 29:13 is “You will seek me and you will find me, if you seek me with all your heart.” Let the adventure begin. GARY SHAW is the senior pastor at Friendship Assembly of God in Braham. Contact him at friendship@agchurches.org
Worship Guide Fish Lake Chapel Non-denominational 1602 Jade St., Ogilvie Just off Fish Lake Road Pastor Dale Clifton 320-982-1017 Sunday: 9 a.m. Sunday School; 10 a.m. Morning Worship Service.
Braham Evangelical Lutheran Church (ELCA) 320-396-2755. West Central Drive & County Road 4 in northwest Braham. Pastor Julie Beck Sunday: 9 a.m. Worship Service; 10 a.m. Little Lambs (for children under 5). Wednesday: 6 p.m. Youth Enrichment. Office hours Tues. - Fri. 9:00 a.m. to Noon. Radio service Sunday at 9:30 a.m. (KBEK 95.5)
Friendship Church of the Nazarene 525 2nd St., Mora Interim Pastor Church: 320-679-1125 Sunday: 10 a.m. Worship Service.
Calvary Lutheran Church (ELCA) 414 S. Wood St., Mora 320-679-1706 www.calvarymora.org Pastor Dean Oelfke; Associate in Ministry, Susan Williams Sunday: 9 a.m. Worship; 10:15 a.m. Sunday School and Fellowship; Holy Communion celebrated on first and third Sundays of each month; 6:30 p.m. Calvary Bell Choir, grade 7 to adult. Wednesday: 3 p.m. KOK Choir, grades K-6; Chimes following KOK Choir; 6:30 p.m. Confirmation; 6:30 p.m. Sr. Choir, Sr. high school to adult.
Generation Church 300 E. Forest Ave., Mora Lead Pastor Randy Mitchell Associate Pastor Bob Herder Church: 320-679-1708 www.generationchurchmora.com Wednesday: 7 p.m. Bible Study. Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Worship Service. Children’s Church and Nursery provided. Grace Lutheran Church (ELCA) 301 E. Forest Ave., Mora Church Office: 320-679-1062 Pastor Paul Lutter Sunday: 9 a.m. Summer Worship (Memorial - Labor Day). Sunday Morning Radio Broadcast 10 a.m. on 95.5 FM KBEK. Website: www.gracechurchmora.com
Emmanuel Baptist Church 536 Union St. S., Mora 320-679-2530 Mike Rue, Senior Pastor David Everson, Associate Pastor Jeanine Kitterman, Children’s Director Sunday: 9 a.m. Sunday School (all ages); 10:30 a.m. Worship Service. Wednesday: 6-7:30 p.m.: AWANA Pre K-6th grade and Youth Group 7th-12 grade.
Grasston Baptist Church 402 N. Oak St., Grasston www.grasstonbaptist.org info@grasstonbaptist.org 320-396-2645 Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service; 10:45 a.m. Sunday School.
First Presbyterian Church (EPC) 551 S. Wood St, Mora 320-679-1969 Pastor Rick Marcy www.moraepc.org Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service, 10:30 a.m. Coffee Fellowship, 11 a.m. Sunday School. Communion first Sunday of the month.
Henriette Community Church (Free Methodist) One mile North of Henriette on HWY 107. 320-679-4875 Pastor Marvin Miller Sunday School, 9 a.m.; Sunday morning Worship, 10:15 a.m.
Hillman Baptist Church 2748 Jade Street, Mora, 320-679-1756 Randy Strom, Pastor www.hillmanbaptist.org Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School, 10:30 a.m. Worship Service. Piecemakers - 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. Wed., Sept. 12: 6:15-7:45 p.m. AWANA starts. Hope Lutheran Church Grasston, 320-396-3925 Dean Oelfke, Pastor hopelutherangrasston.org 11 a.m. Sunday Worship Service; Holy Communion first and third Sundays and festival days. Immanuel Lutheran Church (ELCA) Brunswick, 320-679-2015 Pastor Sierra Westerman 2088 Highway 70, Mora 9:00 a.m. Worship; 9:00 a.m. Sunday School. Communion held every week. Lewis Lake Covenant Church 1030 Grand St., Ogilvie, 320-396-3293 www.lewislake.org Sunday: 8 a.m. Social Hour/Coffee, 9 a.m. Worship Service, 10 a.m. Fellowship and Refreshments, 10:30 a.m. Sunday School and Confirmation for ages 4-adult. Nursery for ages birth-2 years provided during Worship and Sunday School. Living Hope Church East Hwy. 23 and N. County Rd. 11, Mora, 320-679-2586 Steve Ekholm, Pastor Sunday: 9 a.m. Adult Class; 10:15 a.m. Worship Service; 7 p.m. Youth Service. Maple Ridge Free Church 801 401st Ave. NW, Stanchfield 320-396-2246 or Rick Eichholz - 763-412-9397 Wednesday: 7 p.m. Prayer Meeting. Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Worship.
St. Kathryn’s Catholic Church 318 S. Hill Ave., Ogilvie, 320-679-1593 Sunday: 8 a.m. Mass.
Mora United Methodist Church Parish Office: 500 Clark St., Mora 320-679-2713 Pastor Debra Schaffran debraschaffran@gmail.com Cell: 320-515-2054 10:30 a.m. Mora Worship. Website: moraumc.org
St. Mary’s Catholic Church 201 East Forest, Mora , 320-679-1593 Communion Services: Mon.-Fri.: 7:30 a.m. Saturday: 5 p.m. Mass. Sunday: 10 a.m. Mass.
Ogilvie United Methodist Church 201 W. Bragg St., Box 267, Ogilvie 320-272-4255 320-679-2713, Parish Office Pastor Debra Schaffran debraschaffran@gmail.com Cell: 320-515-2054 8 a.m. Bible Study, 9 a.m. Worship, 10 a.m. Children’s Sunday Library.
St. Paul Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod) 301 Church Ave., Ogilvie 320-272-4352 Vacancy Pastor Vernon Dorn Sunday: Confirmation classes for grades 5-8 at 8:45 a.m., Divine Service at 9 a.m., Bible Study at 11:15 a.m. Second and fourth Wednesday: 6 p.m. Divine Service.
Open Arms Church of God 406 Pine St., Grasston 320-396-3373 www.openarmscog.org Pastor Gene Sherrod Spirit Filled Worship Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Children’s ministry.
St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod) 400 SE 8th Street, Braham, 320-396-3103 Pastor Tim Renstrom www.ststephensbraham.org Sunday: 9 a.m. Sunday School and Adult Bible Study; 10:15 a.m. Worship.
Pomroy Chapel 2700 320th Ave., Brook Park 320-679-3925 A Non-denominational, Christian Fellowship Sunday Services: 9:30 a.m. Prayer, 10 a.m. Sunday School, 11 a.m. Fellowship following Worship.
Trio Community Church Mora Elementary School 200 N. 9th St., Mora www.triochurch.com Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Youth Ministry. Sunday: 10 a.m. Worship Service; nursery and children’s ministry available.
Quamba Baptist Church 26340 Whited Ave., Quamba 320-679-5365 Ivan Fiske, Senior Pastor Joel Ostrom, Associate Pastor Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service; 11:15 a.m. Christian Education. Wednesday at QBC: 6:30 p.m. AWANA; Prayer & Study Riverside Fellowship And Mission Center A spirit-filled Church Service at the True Vine Lutheran Church 130 S. Park St., Mora 320-679-4076 Sunday: 5 p.m. Worship Service.
True Vine Lutheran Church (AFLC) 130 Park St. S., Mora, 612-559-2886 Pastor Marlin Harris www.truevinelutheran.org 9 a.m. Sunday School and Adult Bible Study; 10 a.m. Worship with Communion. Zion Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod) and Preschool 401 S. Hwy 65, Mora 320-679-1094 Rev. Anthony Cloose Susan ScheerDhein, Preschool Teacher/ Director Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service; 10:45 a.m. Christian Education Hour.
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Council supports Vasa Crossing Townhomes SCOTT MCKINNEY NEWS@MORAMINN.COM
Much-needed housing advanced a step closer to being a reality in Mora, when the City Council voted to support construction of a 32-unit townhome property called Vasa Crossing. On May 21 the council voted unanimously to support tax-increment financing for the multi-family, low-income development, proposed by the Central Minnesota Housing Partnership (CMHP). They also voted unanimously to: • Waive the City’s 5% open-space dedication requirement in exchange for a non-public playground and an agreement with the Vasaloppet Committee to allow permission for the race course to cross the property; • Reduce Water Availability Charges (WAC) and Sewer Availability Charges (SAC) by 50%; and • Provide a Threshold Letter of Support to CMHP. “The proposed Vasa Crossing Townhomes development not only assists with meeting the community’s current housing needs, but it fully aligns with the housing goals and policies identified in the city’s comprehensive plan,” wrote City Administrator Lindy Crawford in a memorandum. The townhome property will be located south of 9th Street and west of Highway 65, adjacent to CMHP’s Northcrest Townhomes. The Mora Public Utilities Commission approved reduction of WAC and SAC fees at their May 20, 2019, meeting.
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The Mora City Council approved tax-increment financing for construction of a 32-unit townhome development to be located south of 9th Street and west of Highway 65 at its May 21 meeting. The Vasa Crossing Townhomes will be low-income housing.
Vomiting plagues Bingo event Department of Health investigation ensues after event attendees suffer vomiting, diarrhea; source of outbreak undetermined BY KIRSTEN FAURIE EDITOR@MORAMINN.COM
Approximately 36 people ages 45-93 experienced symptoms of vomiting, diarrhea, cramps and fever after a suspected norovirus gastroenteritis outbreak at a ham Bingo event on March 26. Two of the affected attendees visited their doctor; none were hospitalized. The event was hosted by Neighborhood National Bank at Zion Lutheran Church in Mora. The event was catered by the Crystal Bar & Grill and Mora Bakery. Bank employees helped serve. From April 8-10, the Minnesota Department of Health foodborne and waterborne illness hotline received complaints of gastrointestinal illness from three individuals who attended the event. The MDH conducted an investigation including interviews and visits to the Crystal and Mora Bakery. According to the investigation report, no issues related to handwashing or barehand contact with ready-to-eat foods were noted at either facility, and neither received any
additional patron complaints. Staff from bank ordered the food for the event and put buns, apple bars and pickles on plates for attendees. Attendees scooped chicken salad onto the buns themselves. Bank staff did not wear gloves when serving food, but reported washing hands beforehand. No bank staff reported illness prior to the event. No employees of either Crystal Bar & Grill or Mora Bakery reported any gastrointestinal illness prior to the event. Because of the time that had passed between the event and the investigation, no food source could be implicated as the cause. According to the report, “Possible sources of the outbreak include ill or recently ill employees at the two facilities who prepared food for the event, as well as ill or recently ill event organizers who helped serve food.” The MDH concluded their investigation and finalized their report in late May.
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Entertaining comes easy when the weather is pleasant. Many people welcome the chance to host in warm weather, and with hosting comes the need to provide tasty foods and refreshing beverages. While grilling is often the method of choice when hosting warm weather gatherings, following up tasty grilled fare with an equally pleasing homemade dessert can set any soiree apart. “Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp” from “Crock-Pot: 365 Year-Round Recipes” (Publications International, Ltd.) from Crock-Pot test kitchens creates a cobbler-esque dessert chock-full of comforting flavors. It can be enjoyed on its own, or topped with a dollop of cream or ice cream.
STRAWBERRY RHUBARB CRISP Serves 8 Ingredients: 4 cups sliced hulled strawberries 4 cups diced rhubarb (about 5 stalks), cut into 1/2-inch dice 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch, plus water (optional) 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup old-fashioned oats 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 cup butter, cut into pieces 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted Coat a Crock-Pot slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. Place strawberries, rhubarb, 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar and lemon juice in
the crock and mix well. Cook on high 1 1/2 hours, or until fruit is tender. If fruit is dry after cooking, add a little water. If fruit has too much liquid, mix cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water and stir into liquid. Cook on high an additional 15 minutes, or until cooking liquid is thickened. Preheat the oven to 375 F. For the topping, combine flour, oats, sugars, ginger, and nutmeg in medium bowl. Cut in butter using a pastry cutter or two knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in almonds. Remove the lid from the Crock-Pot slow cooker and gently sprinkle topping onto fruit. Transfer the stoneware to the oven. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until tipping begins to brown.
Mustangs get a makeover Mora Public Schools redefine brand identity with new logos, tagline BY KIRSTEN FAURIE EDITOR@MORAMINN.COM
New logos and tagline for the Mora Public School district are being implemented as the school attempts to unify their brand identity. Several years ago during a strategic planning session, school administrators noted the school’s logo use had drifted, especially in athletic gear to using a couple different versions of the “Mustang.” “As we talked about the potential of rebranding and logo design, we found approximately 70 different mustangs being used throughout the district,” said Superintendent Craig Schultz. Mora School Board Chair Karen Kirschner said, “One Mustang brand will ensure consistency and uniformity District wide (Pre-K-12, Community Ed). From a marketing perspective, anyone seeing it attached to anything, whether it be one of the approved logos, letterhead or tag lines, will know it is to do with Mora Public Schools. It will give every organization, athletic sport, activity, building, grade-level, etc. under the umbrella of MPS a common identity.” REDESIGN The school contracted with Jodi Eckes of Eckes Design in October to develop a brand platform and provide design services.
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Total cost of these services was $22,500. More than a logo, Eckes emphasized this re-branding includes key messaging that communicates the school’s values to the community. Eckes aided the school district in developing a new tagline: “Exploring. Engaging. Empowering. Mustang strong.” and create a plan for cohesive messaging. Mora High School Assistant Principal Nick Bakke said, “This is not something we just jumped into.” Eckes and administrators worked with students and staff to design the new logo. The Mora School Board approved the Mustang logo redesign for Mora Schools unanimously at their April 25 board meeting. The new visuals and messaging will be incorporated into school letterhead, business cards, apparel, athletic uniforms and elsewhere. IMPLEMENTATION Schultz said the school will be begin adding in changes this July with a goal of slowly implementing the new logos over five years. For example, as sports equipment is replaced, it will be ordered with the new logos. All current equipment will remain the same until it is time for it to be replaced.
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The Pine City Heritage Players held two nights of auditions last month in search of the right actors to fill out the roles for this summer’s highly anticipated production of “Into the Woods.” The east central Minnesota region didn’t disappoint with over 40 actors making an appearance at the auditions. They traveled in from Pine City, Rush City, Isanti, North Branch, Cambridge, Mora, Hinckley and beyond for an opportunity to showcase their talents for one of the coveted roles for the production. “We were overwhelmed and encouraged not only by the number of people that auditioned for the show, but also the high caliber of talent that was presented,” said Jay Schueller, director for the production. “It was a long evening of decision making to put together the cast list, but I’m confident that we’ve assembled the right combination of characters for this show.” The full cast came together for the first time for a read through
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Cast members of “Into the Woods” enjoy their first read-through in preparation for this summer’s production on July 18-21 at Pine City High School Auditorium.
on Sunday evening and enjoyed music and laughs together. Julie Samuelson, a newcomer to the group, looked around the table and smiled, “I’ve always wanted to audition for a Heritage Players show. It was on my bucket list before I was “too old,” says Samuelson. “Now I find it funny that I’m cast as Gran-
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ny - the oldest character in the show.” The musical will perform July 18 - 21, 2019, in the Pine City High School Auditorium. Volunteers for backstage, box office, set construction, costumes and publicity are welcome. Contact the Heritage Players
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Lions baseball caps off a memorable season SCOTT MCKINNEY NEWS@MORAMINN.COM
The Ogilvie Lions completed a significant turnaround this spring, with an 8-8 regular season record and a deep run in section playoffs. The team will emphasize fundamentals and “mental toughness” in the offseason to continue their winning ways in 2020. “What I thought was going to be a turnaround season was just that,” said head coach Benji Besser. “I predicted we’d finish around .500 and we were; however, our record still could have been much better, which makes the future promising. “Hitting and pitching emerged as strengths,” he continued, “and our fielding proved to be above average as well. Our worst loss was by only four runs. No opponent ran away with a game, and we had a chance to win each one. We need to learn the basics of base running a little better, how to overcome mental errors and understand what to do in situations as they arise.”
‘No opponent ran away with a game, and we had a chance to win each one.’ Benji Besser Baseball Head Coach The Lions finished the regular season with an 8-8 record, third place in Section 5A East and fourth in the Granite Ridge Conference. On May 23 they defeated Onamia 7-0 in the first round of section play, and were eliminated by one-run losses to Braham and East Central. A year ago Ogilvie finished at 2-14, sixth place in the subsection and eighth in the Granite Ridge Conference. They defeated Isle in the first postseason round, but lost to Hinckley-Finlayson. Besser said that pitcher Alex Chidester’s one-hitter over Onamia in the playoffs was a game to remember.
“Anytime you win a playoff game is memorable,” he said, “but Alex performing like he did makes it one for the ages. Another milestone was on May 10, when we came back from a 5-0 deficit against Rush City to win 6-5 in walk-off fashion. Not only did that build our confidence, but winning a walk-off game is one of the most exciting things in baseball.” The Lions will lose five seniors to graduation this spring. “Jake Felde and Alex Chidester were not only effective starting pitchers, but also our two starting catchers,” said Besser. “Jake has been our starting catcher since ninth grade and played varsity since eighth, so his leadership and work ethic will be difficult to replace. Logan Peterson has been one of our most productive pitchers, and also a position player I could put anywhere. His knowledge of the game, versatility and base-running knowledge will be greatly missed. Blake Heins is probably the most improved varsity player since he started in 10th grade. He became our
best clutch hitter, and his defensive play saved a lot of runs. His upbeat attitude and leadership will be irreplaceable. Keegan Drost’s first year at varsity was a good one. Though he didn’t hit, his fielding at first and his willingness to accept his role were things he did well. “Sophomore Beau Burk continues his outstanding play at shortstop, and his hitting came on toward the end of the year. Junior Jacksen Pettit and freshman Jon Brasch became two of our best hitters. It was truly a team effort, and that needs to continue for our program to continue in the right direction.” Besser said the Lions’ expectations are high for next spring. “We now know what it feels like to win, to compete and to have a chance to win every game,” he said. “So our expectations will be to have a winning record, win the close ones and to finish off teams when we have a chance. All of that comes down to the same factor that we’ll focus on in the offseason and all next season: mental toughness.”
Lions send two to track and field meet SCOTT MCKINNEY NEWS@MORAMINN.COM
The Ogilvie Lions track and field team sent two athletes to the Section 5A Tournament in May, wrapping up a 2019 season in which participants got the chance to gain varsity experience. The tournament took place on Wednesday, May 29, at St. John’s University in Collegeville. Ogilvie senior Lilly Lee took 12th place in the discus throw with a distance of 83 feet, 2 inches. Sophomore Alivia Sanborn finished ninth in the 1600 meter run with a personal best time of 5:46.48. In 2018 the Lions sent seven athletes to sections. Lee finished third in the 3200m run, and Sanborn competed in the 800m race. The team will lose six seniors to graduation this spring: Lee, Melissa Bartel, Brandee Bolz, Logan LeBeau, Brittany Peterson and Seri Ziegler.
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Mora drag racer wins at Brainerd Mike Bolandor, a drag racer from Mora, won the Pro Bike/Sled class at Brainerd International Raceway on May 5. Bolandor raced his 1980 Kawasaki motorcycle to a finals win against Wyatt Niesen of Brooklyn Park and his 1989 Suzuki GSXR bike. Bolandor’s winning time was 10.189 seconds at 127.86 mph in the quarter mile.
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Tuesday/Thursday PM and Monday/ Wednesday PM (11:45-2:30) 3-Year Old Class. Children must be 3 on or before September 1, 2019. Tuition is $75.00/month, with some scholarships available. Additionally, we have a few openings remaining in the Tuesday/Thursday all day class (8:15-2:30) 4-Year Old Class. Children must be 4 on or before September 1, 2019. Tuition is $180.00/month, with some scholarships available. If you have any questions, please call the Early Childhood Office @ 679-6257 or stop by the Elementary Office to pick up an application.
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e want to thank the Kanabec County Times for once again letting us tell everyone what we have accomplished in this last year. We are so appreciative of all the support that we have been given to help cancer patients in our county.
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fundraiser at Back To the Tower Days in Ogilvie. There will be a silent auction, kids’ games, bake sale, hourly drawings, raffles, root beer floats and food. Our volunteers will be coming around in June and July to get items for the silent auction and selling raffle tickets. This year on our raffle tickets we have a 5 cu. ft. Frigidaire chest freezer from Ashworths and a $100 gift certificate for K&R Meats or a weekend at the Pink Diamond in a 7-bedroom house, great for family reunions or a girls’ or guys’ weekend away. All of the volunteers have tickets or you can find them at K&R Meats, Ashworths appliances, One More Time in Mora or at Elaine’s Hair Expressions in Ogilvie. Thank you to the businesses that donated these items.
We never realized when we first started our group that there were so many families in Kanabec County who were on their cancer journey and the many extra expenses that are involved even with good insurance. Thankfully with all the support we receive we are able to help them. Since the beginning of this year we have helped 49 families and the year is not half over, last year we helped 90 families.
The Ogilvie Honor Society and the girls’ basketball team are also very big team players. They sponsored a fundraiser for us that the entire school participated in and raised over $1,300 to help cancer patients. Way to go and hats off to these great students!
In the past year we have been nominated for many awards: One from the Chamber of Commerce for the exceptional volunteer organization, which we were very honored to have received. The other award was one that Cassie Dahlberg nominated us for, it was from the Minnesota Social Service Organization. We are proud to say we received both the Seven County regional and state award. What an honor for all the volunteers in our group. Thank you to everyone.
• July 6: Ogilvie Raceway is having one of their biggest events of the year, it is called a shootout with a fireworks spectacular. They have invited Kick Cancer To The Curb to hold a 50-50 fundraiser on this very popular race. The raceway is also a big supporter of the community and will not be having a race on the night of Aug. 3 to avoid competition with Ogilvie’s Back to the Tower days. A big thank you to Ogilvie Raceway for all their wonderful support to Kick Cancer To The Curb and the whole county.
2019 List of Events February: Knights of Columbus Breakfast to benefit Kick Cancer to the Curb. March: Serve at the Cancer Survivor Supper. Sale of donkeys at Hardee’s in Mora. April: Start meetings. June: Volunteers start on fundraising efforts. July: Sell raffle tickets, set up for fundraiser. Mora Parade. 50-50 at Ogilvie Raceway. August: First Saturday in August - Fundraiser with silent auction, raffles, bake sale, hourly drawings, food, root beer floats (donation from Ogilvie United Methodist Church), kids’ games, parade and much more. A great fun day with all the other fun activities planned at Back to the Tower Days. - Corn On The Curb (date to be determined): Kid’s Games and much more in Ogilvie. September: Mora Lions Goldie Classic Golf Tournament to benefit Kick Cancer to the Curb. October: Wind down!
Now an update on Julie: In case you missed it on T.V. She has become a “STAR.” She was featured in a commercial for SPIRE Credit Union. She is still fighting cancer. In December she was involved in a new trial, which I am sad to say did not work but she told her oncologist “Don’t stick a fork in me, I’m not done yet.” With these words her oncologist started looking for a different treatment, and found another clinical trial at Regions Hospital. Julie is the very first person in the world to go on this trial. We know she is special and now maybe the whole world will know how special she is. She wants everyone to know how much she appreciates the kind thoughts and prayers.
We have many events coming up that we would like to let you know about.
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November: Get Ready For Christmas Sale at Ogilvie United Methodist Church in Ogilvie. December: Christmas Sale - lots of gift items for sale. Have a happy holiday season and we’ll see you all next year for another year of fun and people helping people.
For more information if you need help, or wish to donate or volunteer... Call Rita Tharp - 320-679-2047
If you know of anyone in Kanabec County who has cancer please have them contact us. We are here to help.
• Aug. 3: We will again be having our annual
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After a greatly improved regular season, the Mora Mustangs softball team made a deep run in section playoffs. They held their own in a very competitive section and conference, and returning players look to build on their momentum for next spring. Mora ended the regular season with a 12-7 record, third place in Section 7AA Subsection 1 and fourth in the Granite Ridge Conference. In Section 7AA playoffs they defeated Aitkin 11-1 and Virginia 5-1, before being eliminated with a 7-2 loss to eventual Section champion Esko and a 14-9 loss to Moose Lake-Willow River. Last spring the team finished at 8-11, fifth in the GRC and seventh in the subsection, and lost to International Falls and Proctor in section playoffs. Gabrielle Anderson is the only Mustangs senior, and will be lost to graduation. The current varsity roster features six juniors, six sophomores, three ninth graders and two eighth graders.
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Bird song abounds Insects – Female buffalo gnats or turkey gnats – the farther north I go, the more they are called black flies – bite chunks from my skin and fed on the blood. They punch above their weight and cause intense reactions and painful itching. The end of May and early June is prime time for these insects that breed in moving water. I feel privileged to see Al’s World most things. I’m happy I can the Al Batt see gnats, but I’m never happy to see them. Birds – Birds filled the day with songs until a bass-powered red car drove by and its deafening music drowned out the natural sounds. An indigo bunting sang “Fire; fire; where? where? here; here; see it? see it?” This bird nests in brushy and weedy habitats on the edges of farm fields, woods, roads and railroads. I see nests in raspberry thickets and on corn and ragweed plants.
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CLUES ACROSS 1. Drains 5. Cleveland baseball team 10. Leans in for apples 14. Language spoken in India 15. Norwegian parish 16. Wings 17. “Family City, USA” 18. Prague 19. Tottenham footballer Alli 20. Cakes 22. A way to save for retirement 23. Good gosh! 24. HBO Dust Bowl series 27. ELO drummer Bevan 30. Kids’ game 31. Computer giant 32. Luxury automaker 35. Made disappear 37. Mandela’s party 38. Greek personification of Earth 39. Semitic lords
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crow. This prodigious eater of caterpillars generally produces a guttural “ka-ka-ka-ka-ka-kowkow-kowlp-kowlp-kowlp-kowlp” on the hot, muggy days tending to engender thunderstorms. I saw many young European starlings and Canada goose goslings. Both sexes of starlings incubate the eggs for 12 days with the nestlings fledging in 21 to 23 days. There may be a second brood. Canada geese incubate eggs for 25 — 30 days. The goslings leave the nest quickly. One brood. Mammals – I saw many dead deer on our roads. Many were yearlings pushed away when their mothers were about to drop fawns. I watched a mother groundhog (woodchuck or whistle-pig) in a tree. She was eating mulberry leaves. Groundhogs enjoy those. There were seven kits on the ground feeding on Dutch clovers and dandelions. DO GOOD. AL BATT is a syndicated columnist. For questions or comments about this article, contact Al at allenbatt@ msn.com.
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33. You should eat three every day 34. Dips feet into 36. Patti Hearst’s captors 37. Swiss river 38. Talk 40. Humorous conversation 41. Gurus 43. Actress Gretchen 44. Hitters need one 46. Offer 47. Flower cluster 49. The Navy has them 50. Palmlike plant 51. Vaccine developer 52. Guys (slang) 53. Jai __, sport 54. Assert 57. Beloved movie pig 58. __ Clapton, musician 59. Gamble 61. Hit lightly 62. Carpenter’s tool
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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: May 29, 2013 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $112,365.00 MORTGAGOR(S): William Cheney and Melody Cheney husband and wife MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. MIN#: 1003502-0000266215-3 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON THE MORTGAGE: Mortgage Research Center, LLC dba Veterans United Home Loans SERVICER: PennyMac Loan Services, LLC DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Filed June 12, 2013, Kanabec County Recorder, as Document Number 246881 ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: PennyMac Loan Services, LLC LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Commencing at the Southwest corner of the SW 1/4 of NE 1/4 of Section 35, Township 39, Range 24, thence going East along the South line of said forty a distance of 75 feet for the point of commencement, thence continuing East on the said line a distance of 280 feet, thence North and parallel with the West line of said forty a distance of 518 feet, thence West and parallel to the North line of said forty a distance of 280 feet to a point 75 feet East of the West line of said forty, thence South and parallel to the West line of said forty a distance of 518 feet to the point of commencement and there to terminate. Said tract of land being a part of the SW 1/4 of NE 1/4 of Section 35, Township 39, Range 24, Kanabec County, Minnesota PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1652 Highway 65, Mora, MN 55051 PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 02.03415.00 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Kanabec THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $105,567.78 THAT all pre-foreclosure requirements have been complied with; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT, to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: July 18, 2019, 10:00 a.m. PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff’s Main Office, 18 North Vine, Suite 143, Mora, MN 55051 to pay the debt secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any, on said premises and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys fees allowed by law, subject to redemption within 6 months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s) the personal representatives or assigns. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property, if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23, is 11:59 p.m. on January 18, 2020, or the next business day if January 18, 2020 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES SECTION 582.032 DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN 5 UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Dated: May 21, 2019 PennyMac Loan Services, LLC
Assignee of Mortgagee SHAPIRO & ZIELKE, LLP BY_______________________ Lawrence P. Zielke - 152559 Melissa L. B. Porter - 0337778 Randolph W. Dawdy - 2160X Gary J. Evers - 0134764 Tracy J. Halliday - 034610X Attorneys for Mortgagee Shapiro & Zielke, LLP 12550 West Frontage Road, Suite 200 Burnsville, MN 55337 (952) 831-4060 19-111302 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR Published in the Kanabec County Times May 30, June 6, 13, 20, 27, July 4, 2019 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: November 3, 2017 MORTGAGOR: Leon A Schoumaker, a single man. MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Land Home Financial Services, Inc., its successors and assigns. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded November 16, 2017 Kanabec County Recorder, Document No. 261343. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Land Home Financial Services, Inc. Dated July 27, 2018 Recorded August 3, 2018, as Document No. 263704. TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: 1001138-0000320005-7 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Land Home Financial Services, Inc. RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Land Home Financial Services, Inc. MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2964 Ivory St, Mora, MN 55051 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 080181500 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 9, Block 2, Raspberry Acres, Kanabec County, Minnesota. COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Kanabec ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $98,090.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $110,373.33 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: July 23, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. PLACE OF SALE: S h e r i f f ’ s Office, 18 North Vine Street, Suite 143, Mora, MN 55051 to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on January 23, 2020, unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE
MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: May 14, 2019 Land Home Financial Services, Inc. Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/ Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 9 - 19-004078 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Kanabec County Times May 30, June 6, 13, 20, 27, and July 4, 2019 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: July 28, 2017 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $207,668.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Jaymes L Estes and Amber L Benson, Joint Tenants MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. MIN#: 1006037-9000393727-8 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON THE MORTGAGE: Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC SERVICER: Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Filed August 4, 2017, Kanabec County Recorder, as Document Number 260329 ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: BankUnited N.A. LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: South Half of Northeast Quarter of Southwest Quarter (S 1/2 of NE 1/4 of SW 1/4) of Section Ten (10), Township Forty-one (41), Range Twenty-three (23) And South Half of Northwest Quarter of Southwest Quarter (S 1/2 of NW 1/4 of SW 1/4), Section Ten (10), Township Forty-One (41), Range Twenty-Three (23). Together with certain easement as described on Quit Claim Deed dated August 15, 2007, filed for record August 15, 2007 as Document No. 225316 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 3125 Nightengale St, Mora, MN 55051 PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 12.00565.00 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Kanabec THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $222,566.13 THAT all pre-foreclosure requirements have been complied with; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT, to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: July 25, 2019, 10:00 a.m. PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff’s Main Office, 18 North Vine, Suite 143, Mora, MN 55051 to pay the debt secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any, on said premises and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys fees allowed by law, subject to redemption within 12 months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s) the personal representatives or assigns. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property, if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23, is 11:59 p.m. on July 25, 2020, or the next business day
if July 25, 2020 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. Dated: May 30, 2019 BankUnited N.A. Assignee of Mortgagee SHAPIRO & ZIELKE, LLP BY Lawrence P. Zielke - 152559 Melissa L. B. Porter - 0337778 Randolph W. Dawdy - 2160X Gary J. Evers - 0134764 Tracy J. Halliday - 034610X Attorneys for Mortgagee Shapiro & Zielke, LLP 12550 West Frontage Road, Suite 200 Burnsville, MN 55337 (952) 831-4060 18-109715 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR Published in the Kanabec County Times June 6, 13, 20, 27, July 4, 11, 2019 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That Default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: 03/26/2003 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $53,000.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Christopher Hoffman, an unmarried man MORTGAGEE: Washington Mutual Bank, FA DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: 03/31/2003 as Document # 198432, and as reformed of record by Court Order recorded on 12/28/2015 as Document # 254870 in the Office of the County Recorder in Kanabec County, Minnesota. The mortgage was assigned for value as follows: Assignee: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Assignment dated: 11/08/2012 Assignment recorded: 11/14/2012 Assignment recording information: DOCUMENT#: 244688 Assignee: Federal National Mortgage Association Assignment dated: 08/02/2014 Assignment recorded: 08/27/2014 Assignment recording information: DOCUMENT#: 250604 Assignee: Assignee: U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF11 Master Participation Trust Assignment dated: 03/04/2019 Assignment recorded: 03/04/2019 Assignment recording information: DOCUMENT#: 265696 All in the records of the County Recorder in Kanabec County, Minnesota. TAX PARCEL I.D. NO.: 010102020 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: The East 460 feet of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SW1/4 of SW1/4 of SE1/4) Section Thirty-four (34), Township Forty (40), Range Twenty-five (25), Kanabec County, Minnesota. AND That part of the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Southeast Quarter (SE1/4 of SW1/4 of SE1/4), Section Thirty-four (34), Township Forty (40), Range Twentyfive (25), Kanabec County, described as follows: Commencing at a point on the West line of said SE1/4 of SW1/4 of SE1/4 where the North line of the township road there located intersects the same; thence North and along said West line a distance of 126 feet, more or less, to a point on said West line three (3) feet North of the Northerly line of the graveled portion of the road there located, (Which said road runs in a Northwesterly and Southeasterly direction across the tract herein conveyed) for a point of beginning; thence South along the West line of said SE1/4 of SW1/4 of SE1/4 to a point on the West line of said SE1/4 of SW1/4 of SE1/4 where the North line of the Township Road intersects the same; thence East and along the North line of said Township Road a distance of 160 feet, more or less, to a point on said North line of said township road three (3) feet East of the intersection of said North line of said township road, and the Northerly line of the graveled portion of the road running in a Northwesterly and Southeasterly direction as above referred to; thence in a Northwesterly direction along the course of the Northerly line of the graveled portion of said road, and at a distance of 3 feet Northerly therefrom to the point of beginning and there to terminate; it being intended to described herein a triangle of land in the Southwest corner of said SE1/4 of SW1/4 of SE1/4 which includes within its
described boundaries then graveled road running Northwesterly and Southeasterly across the S1/2 of SW1/4 of SE1/4, Section 34, Township 40, Range 25. Kanabec County, Minnesota. Abstract Property STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 1362 220th Avenue, Ogilvie, MN 56358 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Kanabec LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR: Washington Mutual Bank, FA RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Caliber Home Loans, Inc. THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE: $46,950.75 AS OF 07/01/2019. THAT no action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; that there has been compliance with all preforeclosure notice and acceleration requirements of said mortgage, and/ or applicable statutes. Pursuant to the power of sale contained in said Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreclosed, and the mortgaged premises will be sold by the Sheriff of Kanabec County, Minnesota at public auction as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: 08/22/2019 at 10:00 a.m. PLACE OF SALE: Kanabec County Sheriff’s Office, 18 North Vine, Suite 143, Mora, MN 55051 to pay the debt then secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any actually paid by the mortgagee, on the premises and the costs and disbursements allowed by law. The time allowed by law for redemption by said Mortgagor(s) or Mortgagor’s personal representatives or assigns is six (6) months. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. §580.30 or redeemed under Minn. Stat. §580.23, the mortgagor must vacate the mortgaged property by 11:59 p.m. on 02/22/2020, or the next business day if 02/22/2020 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: NONE THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS THAT MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF11 Master Participation Trust, Mortgagee/Mortgagee Assignee The Sayer Law Group, P.C., By Brian G. Sayer, Attorney for Mortgagee/Mortgagee Assignee 925 E 4th St., Waterloo, IA 50703 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Published in the Kanabec County Times June 20, 27, July 4, 11, 18, 25, 2019
NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICE GENERAL NOTICE TO PRIVATE LANDOWNERS ALONG COUNTY ROADS Whereas, the Kanabec County Board of Commissioners has agreed to accommodate private land owners along County Highways that strenuously object to the use of herbicide control by the County in controlling road side brush and weeds, this County Board by virtue of County Board Resolution dated April 27, 1983, hereby request those people objecting to roadside spraying to comply with the following procedure to avoid having County right-of-way sprayed adjacent to their land: 1. “No Spraying” signs to be erected by landowner at each property edge intersection with the road right-of-way. Signs to be erected by June 28, 2019 and remain until September 30, 2019. In addition, please notify Kanabec County Public Works at 320-6796300 before June 24, 2019. 2. Persons erecting such signs automatically shall assume the responsibility for the brush and weed control on all right-of-way affected by the sign posting. 3. If the person erecting “No Spraying” signs fails to maintain brush and weed control on the
posted county road right-of-way, the county retains the right to subsequently spray the right-of-way and bill the owner for the subsequent services. Notices should be on all County road right-of-ways. Mowed yard areas will not be sprayed. Published in the Kanabec County Times June 20, 27, 2019.
Street North, Suite #1, Pine City, Mn 55063 Street Address or Location where the Seller or the Attorney will accept payment pursuant to this notice: same as above Telephone: (320)629-7707 This person is authorized to receive the payments from you under this notice. Daniel R. Bina(Optional-See Minn. Stat. 559.21, subd. 4(e)) Published in the Kanabec County Times June 20, 27, July 4, 11, 2019
NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF PURCHASE AGREEMENT YOU ARE NOTIFIED: 1. Default has occurred in the Purchase Agreement (“Agreement”) dated November 14, 2017, in which Harry and Jennifer Kent, as Sellers, entered into the Agreement with Purchaser, Tyler Rubin, the real property in Kanabec County, Minnesota, described as follows: East Half of Southwest Quarter of Southwest Quarter, Section 28, Township 40, Range 24 consisting of 20 acres in Kanabec County. 2. The default is as follows: A Contract for Deed was never executed or recorded as agreed upon in said Agreement. Buyers have defaulted on their payments. Buyers owe $7,000.00 towards the agreed upon down payment as well as $11,275.00 for missed monthly payments from July 2018 through May of 2019 for a total due of $18,275.00. In addition Buyers owe for all unpaid real estate taxes on and after January 1, 2018. 3. For contracts executed after August 1, 1976, and prior to August 1, 1985, the purchase price was N/A Dollars and the amount of the purchase price paid by the purchaser is N/A, which is N/A% of the purchase price, as calculated in the manner required by Minn. Stat. 559.21, subd. 1e.N/A 4. The conditions contained in Minn. Stat. 559.209 have been complied with or are not applicable. 5. THIS NOTICE IS TO INFORM YOU THAT BY THIS NOTICE THE SELLER HAS BEGUN PROCEEDINGS UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 559.21, TO TERMINATE YOUR CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF YOUR PROPERTY FOR THE REASONS SPECIFIED IN THIS NOTICE. THE CONTRACT WILL TERMINATE 30 DAYS AFTER THE FIRST DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE UNLESS BEFORE THEN: (a.) THE PERSON AUTHORIZED IN THIS NOTICE TO RECEIVE PAYMENTS RECEIVES FROM YOU: (1). THE AMOUNT THIS NOTICE SAYS YOU OWE; PLUS (2.) THE COSTS OF SERVICE (TO BE SENT TO YOU); PLUS (3.) $500.00 TO APPLY TO ATTORNEYS’ FEES ACTUALLY EXPENDED OR INCURRED; PLUS (4) FOR CONTRACTS EXECUTED ON OR AFTER MAY 1, 1980, ANY ADDITIONAL PAYMENTS BECOMING DUE UNDER THE CONTRACT TO THE SELLER AFTER THIS NOTICE WAS SERVED ON YOU; PLUS (5) FOR CONTRACTS, OTHER THAN EARNEST MONEY CONTRACTS, PURCHASE AGREEMENTS, AND EXERCISED OPTIONS, EXECUTED ON OR AFTER AUGUST 1, 1985, [ ] (WHICH IS TWO PERCENT OF THE AMOUNT IN DEFAULT AT THE TIME OF SERVICE OTHER THAN THE FINAL BALLOON PAYMENT, ANY TAXES, ASSESSMENTS, MORTGAGES, OR PRIOR CONTRACTS THAT ARE ASSUMED BY YOU); OR (b.) YOU SECURE FROM A COUNTY OR DISTRICT COURT AN ORDER THAT THE TERMINATION OF THE CONTRACT BE SUSPENDED UNTIL YOUR CLAIMS OR DEFENSES ARE FINALLY DISPOSED OF BY TRIAL, HEARING OR SETTLEMENT. YOUR ACTION MUST SPECIFICALLY STATE THOSE FACTS AND GROUNDS THAT DEMONSTRATE YOUR CLAIMS OR DEFENSES. IF YOU DO NOT DO ONE OR THE OTHER OF THE ABOVE THINGS WITHIN THE TIME
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Keith D. Hass
Sandra J. Tipp
Ella O. Mathison Martens
Keith Duane Hass, of Ogilvie, died Thursday, June 13, 2019, at the University of Minnesota Medical Center, after battling brain cancer for 13 months. He was 54 years old. He was born Nov. 5, 1964 in Braham to Steve and J Jeanie (Smith) Hass. He g grew up on a small family ffarm with both parents a and his younger sister Lisa u until the age of 14 when they m moved to a new home just o outside of Ogilvie. He atttended elementary and high sschool in Ogilvie until his g graduation in 1984. After h high school he went to work ffor the family business Hass C Construction and shortly tthereafter was united in m marriage to his high school sweetheart Dawn (Williams) Hass on July 13, 1985 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Mora. He assumed ownership of the company in 1988, the same year he and his wife began their family with the birth of their first son Jared, followed by their second son Ramsey in 1993 and their daughter Madisen in 1998. The couple lived and raised their family just outside of Ogilvie where his wife still resides. He had many passions and responsibilities in his lifetime. He volunteered for the Ogilvie Fire Department and was an active board member at Ogilvie School from 2008 until his death. He was a member of the Minnesota Field Trial Association eventually serving on the board as vice president and was also the president of the Benton Retriever Grounds where he trained his Labrador retrievers. His hobbies included dog training, hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, four-wheeling and raising livestock, with many other activities involving the outdoors. He spent many happy days with his family and friends enjoying the things he loved. He was a wonderful husband, father and friend and will be missed by all of those that loved him. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lloyd and Thelma Smith, grandfather, Clarence Hass, brother-in-law, Allen Newgard and stepbrother Billy White. He is survived by his wife Dawn Hass; children Jared, Ramsey and Madisen Hass; his father Steve Hass; mother Jeanie and stepfather John White; his sister Lisa (Donald) McIalwain; grandmother Cleo Hass; step-siblings Amber Bebeau, Jason White and Tiffany Warren, along with many other relatives and friends. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 20, 2019 at the Ogilvie School with Fr. Gene Plaistad and Rita Clasemann officiating. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at the Ogilvie School and one hour prior to the service on Thursday. Burial will be at the St. Katheryn’s Cemetery in Ogilvie. Arrangements are by the Akkerman Ingebrand Funeral Home of Mora. Condolences may be posted at www.aifuneralhome.com.
Sandra “Sandy” Jean Tipp, of rural Mora, died peacefully at her home on Sunday, June 9, 2019 after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. She was 67 years old. She was born on March 9, 1952, in Puyallup, Washiington to Ed and Irene (Hollland) Collin. She resided iin Day and graduated from B Braham High School. She w was united in marriage tto Robert Tipp on June 29, 11974. Together they resided iin rural Mora. She was an avid gardener, lloved flowers, cooking, bakiing, travel and the outdoors. S She retired from Ogilvie P Public Schools in May of 22009, where she had worked ffor 34 years. She and her husband wintered at their home in Florida for the past 10 years. She was a kind and gentle spirit who loved everyone deeply. She was loved by many and always thought of others before herself. She loved her Lord and had deep, abiding faith. Her legacy of God’s pure love to everyone will carry on in all of our hearts forever. She was preceded in death by her parents, grandparents and numerous other family members. She is survived by her husband Robert “Bob”; sons, Brandon Tipp of Hibbing, Troy Tipp of Aitkin and Eric Tipp of Aitkin; daughter Angie Tipp of Mora; precious grandchildren, Brooke, Teegan, Alexander, Ava and Tyler; siblings, Joan (Ken) Soles, Linda (Gene) Brunk, Rose Collin, Pamela (Kevin) Johannes and Roy (Joy) Collin; and many other relatives and friends. A memorial service celebrating Sandy’s beautiful life was held at Trinity Lutheran Church in Isle on Saturday, June 15, 2019, with Pastor Mark Maunula officiating. A private inurnment will take place at a later date. Arrangements were by the Akkerman Ingebrand Funeral Home of Mora. Condolences may be posted at www.aifuneralhome.com.
Ella Ovidia Mathison Martens, of Mora, died peacefully on Monday, June 10, 2019 at St. Clare’s Rehabilitation Center in Mora. She was 84 years old. She and her twin sister, Ellen, were born on Dec. 21, 1934 at home in Knife Lake Township in Mora to IIvar and Charlotte (Olsson) Mathison. She was b baptized and confirmed iinto the Christian faith at C Calvary Lutheran Church iin Mora. She attended Hamilton S School through the eighth g grade and graduated from M Mora High School in 1952. O On June 19, 1954, she was u united in marriage to her llife-long partner, Gary Marttens, at Calvary Lutheran C Church. From this union they were blessed with three children Caroline, Gregory and Richard. From 1957 to 1959, she lived in Fort Bragg, South Carolina, where she joined her husband who had enlisted in the United States Army. Upon her husband’s discharge from the Army, the couple returned to Mora where she served as the Calvary Lutheran Church’s secretary. In 1965, the couple moved to the Martens’ family farm when her husband and his brother, Don, established the Martens Brothers Dairy operation. In addition to raising a family, she worked at the Kanabec County Extension Office in Mora and later the Kanabec State Bank. The expansion of the library at Calvary Lutheran Church was one of her favorite projects, along with sewing, gardening, needle working, quilting, knitting and traveling. She volunteered at numerous projects and organizations and was known as a kind, caring and loving person to her family, many friends and acquaintances. She showed unconditional love towards everyone. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Gary; daughter in infancy Caroline, and son Gregory; brothers, Kenneth and Stanley Mathison; sisters, Marie Peterson, Irene Workman and Leona Lancrain. She is survived by her son Richard (Janet) Martens; grandchildren, Ryan (Sarah) Martens and Randi (Eric) Martens - Goeppinger); great-grandchildren, Keira Jo-Lynn, Jordan Dean, Ella Therese, Addison Paige and Elin Piper Martens; daughter-in-law Sandy (Steve) Bankers; sisters, Ellen (Robert) Regan and Beatta Hillman; brother-in-law Donald (Lenore) Martens of Mora; sisters-in-law, Lois Mathison, Delores Mathison and Nancy Holzkamp; as well as many nieces, nephews and extended family and friends. A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 20, 2019, at Calvary Lutheran Church, Mora with Rev. Dean Oelfke officiating. Music was provided by Kerry Long and the Bell Choir. In lieu of flowers, please follow Ella’s legacy of giving, by offering a random act of kindness without taking anything in return to spread unconditional love. Arrangements were handled by the Akkerman – Ingebrand Funeral Home of Mora. Condolences may be posted at www.aifuneralhome.com.
Roger E. Hawkins Roger Edward Hawkins, formerly of Mora, died suddenly on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, in Mesa, Arizona. He was 61 years old. He was born on March 1, 1958, in Indio, California, to Gerry Hawkins and Ruth Hawkins (nee Tatge). He had three brothers, Richard (Dick), Jerome (Jerry), and David, and one sister, Janice (Steve) Peterson. As a child, his family moved numerous times and lived in Minnesota, Arizona and California until the family finally settled in Mora in 1966. He graduated from Mora High School in 1976, and then went on to graduate from Pipestone Technical School as a meat cutter. He worked for Sam’s Club as a meat cutter until health issues forced him to retire in November, 2018. He was preceded in death by parents, Ruth and Gerry Hawkins, brother, Dick Hawkins and son, Jeffery Hawkins. He is survived by his daughter, Alaina (Craig) Strand, of Gilbert, Arizona, as well as his wonderful grandchildren, Caydence, Aspyn and Jaxen Strand. There is no memorial service scheduled. His family will celebrate his life privately.
Richard L. Johnson Richard (Dick) Leon Johnson of Mora, formerly of Isle and Maple Grove, died on Tuesday, June 11, 2019, at the Princeton Elim Home. He was 77 years old. He was born on Sept. 30, 1941 in Burlington, Iowa to Alvin and Leona (Erickson) Johnson. When he was a an infant the family moved tto rural Isle, and he grew up o on a farm there. He gradua ated from Isle High School iin 1959. On Dec. 5, 1963, he w was united in marriage to T Thelma Schofield, and they llived in Maple Grove. After h his wife’s death in 2009 he m moved to Mora. He worked on the river u unloading barges and d dredging. In 1993 he went to w work for Dakota Bulk Term minal in St. Paul. He was a member of the Local 49ers for 54 years. He enjoyed the outdoors, most notably hunting and snowmobiling. He enjoyed being with people and was a friend to all. He was preceded in death by his parents Alvin and Leona; as well as his wife Thelma. He is survived by brother Raymond (Lucy) Johnson of Isle; sisters Sharon (Danny) Revard of Dassel, Shirley (Roger) Homan of Wahkon; many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. A memorial service was held at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at the Isle Evangelical Free Church with visitation from 12:30-1:30 p.m. at the church. Arrangements by Dresser-Methven Funeral and Cremation Services.
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Gordon W. Stobb
Gordon W. Stobb, of Little Falls, formerly of Ogilvie, died Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at the Little Falls Care Center after developing Lewy Body Syndrome in later years. He was 83 years old. He was born Dec. 7, 1935 on the family dairy farm iin Ogilvie to Roy and Eva S Stobb. (His father drove h horse and sleigh in a snow sstorm to get the mid-wife.) He graduated from O Ogilvie High School and w went on to St. Cloud State U University for two years, sstopping to accept the forem man position in the milk d drying plant at the Ogilvie C Co-op Creamery. He met M Mary Jean Rasmussen at a friend’s wedding in June, 11957. They were united in marriage on June 14, 1958 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Three children were born to this union: Barbara Jean at Fort Ord, David Gordon at Mora and William Eric at Little Falls. When Uncle Sam beckoned a month after the wedding, he joined the U.S. Army. After basic training at Fort Carson, Colorado and aircraft mechanics training, he was assigned to the 17th Aviation Company at Fort Ord, California, where he was crew chief on a DeHavilland Otter, No. 81690. In September 1960, he returned to Ogilvie and St. Cloud State University, graduating in 1966 with a major in biology and minor in business. He began his career in Little Falls as an area extension agent with the University of Minnesota, working throughout the state helping communities with their community development projects. In 1975, he completed work on his masters in agriculture with emphasis on applied social science at the University of Minnesota. During his career, he worked with many Minnesota communities on valuable development projects. He also worked with communities in several other states, evaluating and consulting on development projects. In 1981, he traveled as part of a People to People delegation to China, before that nation was open to foreign visitors, in order to study the Chinese culture and economy. He presented his work to faculty and graduate students at the University of Minnesota, where he earned promotion to the rank of associate professor. He was a member of the McKnight group that established initiative funds around Minnesota and was a member of the incorporating board of directors for the Central Minnesota Initiative Fund. After retirement in 1992, he became active with the Little Falls Ethanol Co-op, serving as secretary to the board for 10 years. He served in many capacities at First United Church, including lay leader, pastor-parish relations chair and choir member to name a few. From 1975-76, he was co-chair of finding volunteer labor for building the church. For a year, his wife knew that he would be at the church every Saturday and many evenings working on that project. He dearly loved flying. As a crew chief in the Army, he learned to love flying. In civilian life, he took lessons and became licensed to fly visual flight rules and bought a share in a single engine Cessna. He and his wife liked to fly to Brainerd airport for breakfast occasionally and chat with the customers at the airport restaurant. He was active with the Young Eagles program, exposing children to flying and taking them on their first flight. He was a member of First United Church, University of Minnesota Alumni Association, Extension Retirees, Experimental Aircraft Association, Renewable Partners in Little Falls, Epsilon Sigma Phi and the Army Otter Caribou Association. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Eva (Strating) Stobb, brother Gene Stobb, brothersin-law Ralph Rasmussen and Mel Rasmussen and one nephew. He is survived by the love of his life Mary Jean, daughter Barbara Wollan, Webster City, Iowa; sons David (Jane), Cedar Rapids, Iowa and William (Kari), Onalaska, Wisconsin; grandchildren Katie and Emily Wollan, Bryan (Kelly), Matthew(Lauren), Jeffrey, Claire and Carter Stobb; brothers Larry(Deb), Cambridge, Russ (Sandy), Tracy, and sisters-in-law Joyce Stobb, Milaca and Shirley Rasmussen, Winnipeg, Manitoba, and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 20, 2019, at First United Church in Little Falls with Rev. Tony Romaine officiating. Burial will be at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery north of Little Falls. Visitation will be from 5-7:00 p.m. on Wednesday at the Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls and one hour prior to the service on Thursday at the church. Military rites will be conducted by the Minnesota State Honor Guard. Memorials preferred to First United Church Mission and Ministry Fund.
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Ernest Kuzyk
Ernest “Ernie” Kuzyk, of Mora, died on Sunday, June 9, 2019 at the Elim Home in Milaca. He was 89 years old. He was born on Aug. 12, 1929, in Minneapolis to Onufrey “Bill” and Anna (Skywarek) Kuzyk. He g grew up in North Minnea apolis, graduating from P Patrick Henry High School iin 1948 and then the Minnea apolis School of Business in 11949. He was united in marrriage to Donna Lee Miller o on July 14, 1950; two child dren were born to this m marriage. They continued tto live in the Robbinsdale a and Plymouth areas until m moving to Mora in 1992. H His working years were spent in the liquor store business, first as a bar owner and then co-owner of Franklin-Nicollet Liquors in Minneapolis. Summers were spent at their family cabin on Knife Lake where they eventually built a year round home. Anyone would tell you what a sociable, “people-person” guy he was. He loved meeting people and hearing their stories and would never forget a face. He enjoyed winter vacations in Florida, duck hunting, golf, neighborhood gatherings at Knife Lake, his “Hardee’s coffee buddies” and more. The times he loved the most were the times spent with family. He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather and will be missed by all who knew him and loved him. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Myron. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Donna; children Randi (Doug) Yankowiak of Mora and David (Julie) of Zimmerman; grandchildren Kelsey (Kim Carroll) and Ryan Yankowiak, Abby and Alex Kuzyk; great grandchildren Bennett Kuzyk-Rich and Benjamin Carroll. A private graveside service was held on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at the Oakwood Cemetery in Mora. Arrangements were handled by the Akkerman Ingebrand Funeral Home in Mora. Condolences may be posted at www.aifuneralhome.com.
Timothy H. Alkire
Timothy Hal Alkire, of Milaca, died Sunday, June 9, 2019. He was 67 years old. He was born Oct. 28, 1951 to Glenn and Alyce (Westling) Alkire in Milaca. He graduated from Milaca High School 1969. After high school, he joined the U.S. Army. He was united in marriage to Debra Byker in September 1982, and to this union they had o one daughter, Allison. They w were later divorced but rremained best friends. He did cement work for m many years and also loved w working on the family ffarm. He loved to cook and w worked as a cook for many y years. He loved muscle c cars and auto racing. He ssuffered a stroke in Decemb ber 2012 and since then his m mother, Alyce, cared for h him. He enjoyed spending q quality time with his grandc children, and they had a very special place in his heart. He’ll be remembered for his sense of humor and telling stories. He was preceded in death by his father, Glenn Alkire and brother, Marty Alkire. He is survived by his loving daughter, Allison Sheck of Princeton; mother, Alyce Alkire of Milaca; grandchildren, Ethan, Amelia, Ava, Addison and Azlynn; Allison’s significant other and Tim’s special care giver, Patrick Pouliot; brothers, Darwin (Shirley) Alkire of Ogilvie, Terry (Sharon) Alkire of Milaca and Paul Alkire of Spider Lake, Wisconsin; also by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. Friday, June 21, 2019 at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Bock. Visitation will be held from 3-5:00 p.m. at the church on Friday.
Elizabeth M. Johnson
Elizabeth Marie Johnson, of Mora, died on Tuesday, June 11, 2019. She was 95 years old. She was born Oct. 28, 1923 in Grass Lake Township, to Marguerite (McCall) and Theodore Becker. She grew up on a farm on the Snake River with her older b brother Robert and younger ssister Marion. She attended c country school and later M Mora High School, gradua ating in 1941. After gradua ating from high school, she a attended St. Cloud Teacher’s C College and then taught at c country schools. On June 23, 1946, she was u united in marriage to her c childhood neighbor, friend a and soldier, Clifford Axel J Johnson at Hillman Baptist C Church. They raised three children, Gary, Lennie and Linda. She continued teaching until the birth of her children, while she and her husband also owned and operated the Warman Country Store. After her husband started his carpentry business, they moved to Mora. Missing the country life, they built their family home on Mud Lake in Quamba. The couple then opened Cliff’s Market in Grasston and purchased a home in town. She was employed by Land-O-Lakes, People’s Bank and Sheller Globe, where she finally retired. She dedicated much of her time to Hope Lutheran Church in Grasston. She was also very active in the “goings-on” of Grasston and served as city clerk for many years. She enjoyed traveling with her husband in their motor home, was an avid fisher woman, kept beautiful flower gardens, always had a craft project going and was constantly baking. Her main focus in life was her family, and she spent time with her children and grandchildren on a daily basis. After the death of her husband, she moved to Park Forest in Mora and spent the last few years of her life at Eastwood Senior Living where she was treated like a queen. She was loved by everyone she met. She was kind-hearted, quick-witted and easy going. She was the best wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend anyone could have ever asked for. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Cliff, stillborn children, Mary Ann, Tom and Daniel; grandson Jack; and brother Robert. She is survived by sons, Gary and Lennie (Shelly); daughter Linda (Terry) Pierson; sister Marion (Jarvis) Struthers; grandchildren, Gary Lee, Michelle, Dale, Kelli, Brett, Lana, Jesse, Mandy, and Amber; many great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, in-laws, and friends. A funeral service was held on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at the Hope Lutheran Church in Grasston with Rev. Dean Oelfke officiating. Music was provided by Karen Revak and Barb Seaton. Burial was in the Oakwood Cemetery in Mora. Arrangements were by the Akkerman Ingebrand Funeral Home of Mora. Condolences may be posted at www.aifuneralhome. com.
APPRECIATION PARTY Volunteer Appreciation Party Mora Senior Dining would like to invite all Meals on Wheels volunteers and coordinators to our annual appreciation party at 1 p.m. at the Senior Dining Site on Thursday, June 27 for music, refreshments, dessert and drawings for prizes. Please sign up or RSVP 679-4029 by June 25.
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PUBLIC NOTICES FROM PAGE15 PERIOD SPECIFIED IN THIS NOTICE, YOUR CONTRACT WILL TERMINATE AT THE END OF THE PERIOD AND YOU WILL LOSE ALL THE MONEY YOU HAVE PAID ON THE CONTRACT; YOU WILL LOSE YOUR RIGHT TO POSSESSION OF THE PROPERTY; YOU MAY LOSE YOUR RIGHT TO ASSERT ANY CLAIMS OR DEFENSES THAT YOU MIGHT HAVE; AND YOU WILL BE EVICTED. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS NOTICE, CONTACT AN ATTORNEY IMMEDIATELY. 6. The name, mailing address, street address or location and telephone number of the Seller or of an attorney authorized by the seller to accept payments pursuant to this notice is: Name: Daniel R. Bina, Attorney for Seller Mailing Address: 1639 Main Street North, Suite #1, Pine City, Mn 55063 Street Address or Location where the Seller or the Attorney will accept payment pursuant to this notice: same as above Telephone: (320)629-7708 This person is authorized to receive the payments from you under this notice. Daniel R. Bina Published in the Kanabec County Times June 20, 27, July 4, 11, 2019.
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Our hearts are full of gratitude as we say thank you to family members and friends for all acts of kindness and love shown to our family regarding the recent passing of our wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather Bill Gotfredson. For all the food, flowers, memorials, donations to: Grace Lutheran Church, Dollars for Scholars and Minnesota Deer Hunters Association, cards, visits and kind words spoken. We want to express special appreciation to Dresser Methven Funeral Home for their professional arrangements and to Grace Lutheran Church, Pastor Lutter, Chris and Marianne Santele, Jackie Peterson and Betty Smith for the beautiful service, music and meal provided. We also send our appreciation to the staff at St. Clare Living Community for the wonderful care and friendship during Bill’s time with you. The family of Bill Gotfredson The family of Melvin G. Anderson wishes to thank the many friends and relatives who shared through Mel’s illness, home going and funeral. Special thankyou to niece, Betty Smith, and Randy Reynolds for the music, Pastor Rue, the serving committee and church family of Emmanuel Baptist, Mike Ingebrand, St. Croix Hospice and Walker Methodist Levande. The Mel Anderson family
Cheers to 50 years! Please join us in celebrating our 50th wedding anniversary 5-8 p.m., Saturday, June 29. Alan and Betty Smith, 3133 Harbor Street, Isle, Minnesota. No gifts please.
RETIREMENT PARTY FOR DIANE AND JOHN After 24 years of calling Mora home and John’s retirement from Coborn’s and Diane from Kanabec County they are moving back to their hometown of Waterloo, Iowa to be closer to family. We would love to enjoy some time with all the wonderful friends and acquaintances we’ve made over the years. Come share some fun and laughter at a party being held from 4-7 p.m. Sunday, June 23 at Kev’s Depot, Mora.
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16 LOST & FOUND We can help! Place a LOST & FOUND line ad FREE for 1 week! Call us today: Kanabec County Times 320-679-2661 Pine City Pioneer 320-629-6771 Isanti-Chisago County Star 763-689-1181 ext 101
56 RV'S For Sale: $18,000 or BO. 2018 Keystone Bullet Camper. Bumper pull 27.5 Feet comes with: 5-year Bumper to Bumper Warranty, 5-year Protection Coating. Contact Dan at 320-515-0073 after noon or Rita at 320-515-0205 before noon.
102 SERVICES Dave's Garage Door service. Spring replacement, servicing, doors, and openers. (763)286-3002. Diesel Problems? Call the experts: East Central Diesel 763-689-9470 eastcentraldiesel.net Roof problems? Exterior painting? We can save you money 320-674-0755. Roof problems? Exterior painting? We can save you money 320-674-0755.
106 HOME IMPROVEMENT Handy women of East Central MN. Painting, tiling, organizing and cleaning. Great prices. 320-703-9014 Seamless gutters, siding, soffit, fascia. Quality workmanship, competitive prices. Mark or Richard. Office: 320-515-1492, cell: 320-515-1655.
109 LAWN CARE John Deere 54” 25-hp Briggs, bagger and trailer $2,200 B.O. 320-679-1496.
112 TREE SERVICE Stump/tree removal to fit budget. Precise and lawn friendly since 1997, 320-679-5253.
115 HOME HEATING For Sale: Central boiler model 4030. Outdoor woodburning boiler. 320-679-3375
201 DAY CARE Deb's Tiny Tots experience. Infant thru school ages. Certified CPR/First Aid. Braham. 763-333-4990.
305 PETS/ SUPPLIES Dog Problems? Training and Behavioral Consults. 763-689-8940 German Shepherd puppies. Ready June 27th. CKC. M/F available. Handled daily. $750 615-804-1650 Goldador (Golden Labrador) puppies, $650, ready July 10,
rumriverpuppies@ gmail.com Pet Sitting, Dog Walking & Hobby Farm Care. (763) 689-8940
351 ANTIQUES/ ART Antiques Wanted: Lamps, lighting, magazines, photos, valentines, radios, telephones, advertising, wood skis, recurve bows, deer horns, oil paintings, anything nice. Gary 320-6792535, 651-238-0909.
355 HOUSEHOLD Adirondack chairs. Main frame/arms are 1-inch thick ash and black ash. Seat and back ¾-inch interwoven birch and cherry, $250 finished. Pine Adirondacks for painting $175. 651-674-8231, leave message.
358 FIREWOOD 5 cord loads. 20 foot pole length firewood, $595; 3 cord load of 16 in. split, mixed hardwood, $525; 20 in. split mixed outdoor stove wood, $510; 3 cord load 20 in. split basswood, $435; 3 cord load of 16 in. split oak, $570 delivered within 25 mile radius of Mora. 320-679-1815.
361 LAWN & GARDEN Food Plot Tilling: Call or text John, leave message, 320-2790753.
FOR SALE Towmotor Forklift. Model 350S, 1 ton capacity, maxiumum lift 144”. LP gas. Spare gas tank. Kanabec Publications, Inc., 107 Park St. S., Mora, MN 55051. CALL 320-679-2661. Ask for Jerry. 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!
363 MUSIC
Free Fall Yard Cleanup with summer lawn mowing commitment. 320-679-3375
Upright piano. Has been tuned and had felt replaced. $200 320-838-3476.
To give away for the hauling: rip-rap, landscape stones. 320679-3375
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355 HOUSEHOLD For Sale: Reconditioned washers, dryers, ranges, refrigerators. Rick's Home Furnishings 320-679-4047.
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401 AUCTION CALENDAR Saturday, June 22 9:30 a.m. Summer Consignment Auction. Heidelberger Farm Equipment Llc. Consign early to take advantage of advertising. Check out Heidelbergerllc.com for photos and details. Auctions your place or ours. 320-629-1122
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Saturday, June 29 9:30 a.m. Janzen's Auction. 5% buyer's premium. Janzen Auction Building, 1 mile west of stoplights in Aitkin. Vehicles, Skidsteer and related, tractors, trailers, farming implements, boating and related, camping package, industrial equipment, lawn and garden, garage related tools, sporting goods, items of interest. Janzen Auctioneers, 218-927-4488, www.janzenauctions.com, Auctioneers: Bob Janzen, Lic. #01-14, Jeremy Janzen, Lic. #01-10.
Thursday, June 27, 2019. 10:00 a.m. Personal Property Auction, Bob and Kat Polaschek. Location: 19412 Keystone Road, Milaca. Tractors and machinery; pontoon, boat and sporting; lawn and garden equipment; Chevy van; storage building and hoop house; CNC plasma cutter, shop equipment and tools; antiques, collectibles and household. No buyers premium. Siemers Auctioneers, Mitchell Siemers, auctioneer, Lic. #48-16016. 320-267-1799, www.midwestauctions.com/siemers.
Saturday, June 22, 2019. 10:00 a.m. Estate Sale: Joseph Kollar, Anthony Kollarpersonal representative. Location: 28638 100th Avenue, Onamia. From the junction of Hwy 23 and 169 in Milaca take 169 north 13 ½ miles to Mille Lacs Co. 20, then east 1 ¾ miles to 100th Avenue. Take 100th Ave. north ½ mile to auction site. Tractors, machinery, pickup trucks and trailers; tools and shop equipment; collectibles and farm primitives. No buyers premium. Siemers Auctioneers, Mitchell Siemers, auctioneer, Lic. #48-16-016. 320267-1799, www.midwesternauctions.com/ siemers.
Saturday, June 22, 10 a.m. Eleanor (Ellie) Nelson, owner 407 3rd St, SE, Hinckley, MN 55037; Directions: from I-35 Hinckley exit go west on Fire Monument Road to Power Avenue go north to 3rd St, SE, go east to sale site. Watch for auction arrows. Antiques/ Collectibles: Fostoria glass items, small steel anvil, mantle top clocks, blacksmith vise, antique lawn/ garden tool assortment; Household: Duncan phyfe table-buffet, china cabinet, upright freezers, chest of drawers, other general items-too numerous to mention; Furniture: Oak desk w/drop front writing table, armoire cabinets, end tables; Amazing Auctions, 320-384-7132, Auctioneer: Doug Maser, Lic. #33-24, midwestauctions.com
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401 AUCTION CALENDAR Saturday, June 22, 9:30 a.m. Farm Consignment Auction.Located 2 miles north of Braham, MN on Hwy 107 then 5 miles east on Hwy 70-or-from 35W: follow detour signs. Watch for auction signs. Tractors and skidloaders, equipment and miscellaneous, hay equipment, combine and heads, cars and trucks, lawn and garden, ATVs, shop and miscellaneous, livestock equipment, East Rush Lake Resort Estate. Heidelberger Farm Equipment, LLC. Auctioneers: Cullen Bartz, Lic. #30-48, Jimmie Guligowski, Lic. #58-31. Auction #587006. www.heidelbergerllc.com. 320629-1122.
404 GARAGE SALES Church Rummage and Bake Sale. June 27-28, 8a.m.- 5p.m. True Vine Lutheran Church, 130 South Park Street. Good stuff, free coffee. Garage Sale: June 19 1-4:30pm, 20 8-1pm. 708 Acorn Lane Mora, Name brand clothing, jewelry, home décor, quilt ladder, bird houses, dishes, flower pots, MONSTER COOKIES, many household items and MORE. Don't miss this sale! HUGE ESTATE SALE June 24-30th 16695 Norwood lane, Pine City MN Hours: 7am6pm EXCEPT THURSDAY June 27th, Hours; 2pm-6pm. Antique kerosene lamps, dressers, Red Wing Pottery, tools, Band saw, like new Propane Dryer, Bikes, wagon, couches, table and chairs, ceramic jugs and more, tea cart, oak wine cabinet, Johnson 5 ½hp boat motor. If you can think of it, we probably have it. Too much to detail in the Ad. Come early, shop late.
404 GARAGE SALES Neighborhood Garage Sales. June 21-22, 8-5 p.m. First time ever! 5 separate sales: 19667, 19757, 19797, 19807, 19876 Gilbertson's Hill on Knife Lake, Mora. Watch for signs. Sale: Fri/Sat 28th-29th. Poleshed packed. Priced cheap. 1768 Old Hwy 23W. SAVE THE DATE HUGE ESTATE SALE 16695 Norwood Lane, Pine City MN June 24th-30th Hours 7am-6pm EXCEPT THURSDAY JUNE 27th-HOURS 2pm-6pm More details to follow.
407 ESTATE SALES Estate Sale, call 763-689-1479. Snoopy collection, Star Wars antiques, baseball, old comic books, Colorforms, vinyl records, DVDs, scrapbooking, Agatha Christie books, sewing machine, princess house, PartyLite, hedge trimmer, boom boxes, holiday décor – and much more.
451 RENTALS COMMERCIAL 2-BDRM apartment. Beautiful. No pets, $800 Villa View, Mora, 763-957-0662. Apartment for rent: Lower level, drive-up, walk-in on Knife River. Heat, electric, water, garbage, internet included. 612-581-4881. Apartment for rent: Pine City. Quiet building, 1 bedroom w/heat. 763-286-8659 or 763-568-3989 Meadowbrook 1 & 2 BDRM apartments- Mora, starting at $670 + electric. Available immediately. No smoking, no pets. Contact Denny, 507-269-7639.
452 RENTALS RESIDENTIAL Small basement apartment near Grandy for rent. Nonsmoker. 763-689-3390
455 RENTALS WANTED Looking to rent a room, small apartment, or ? that allows a pet. Call Sherry at 256-520-5300. Native Minnesotan with southern phone number due to scattered family.
504 MOBILE HOMES
Owner Financing: New homes on spacious lots in beautiful community. 16x66, 3-BDRM, 2-BA. Affordable monthly payments. Call now for details. 763-245-1190 For sale: 2002 Skyline manufactured home. 14x60, 2 bedroom, 1 bath, vaulted ceilings, good windows, carport, storage sheds, deck, entryway addition. Very nice condition. Located in Sandstone mobile home park. Buyer secures own financing. $20,000. Please call: 715-220-0770. For Sale:1997 Friendship home, 16 foot x 80 foot, 3-bedroom, 2bath, nice and clean. Rental lot in Lakeside Manor on Knife Lake. Call 320-980-5063.
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Kanabec County has an opening for a Full-Time Maintenance Superintendent. This person would be responsible for monitoring road conditions and supervising road maintenance work. Pay range: $61,110 to $74,859 annually. For a full job description and to apply visit the county website at www.kanabec county.org. Deadline: July 8, 2019
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Coordinator for Senior Dining sites: Senior Dining (SD) sites seeking individuals who may want to work hours with those who have been called our 'Greatest Generation”. SD provides quality, homemade meals to individuals who are 60+ years & an opportunity to socialize in their community (either Meals on Wheels for homebound or in our established dining room sites). Hiring: Dining Coordinator – Pine City or Onamia [Admin role to do recordkeeping of seniors meals, volunteers, ect., plan special events during meal time]: Hours: Pine City 18 hours per week; Onamia 15 hours per week. Sub – as needed when staff ill or on vacation. Contact: Human Resources for an application or apply online at www.ccstcloud.org Human Resources 320-650-1559 * michelle.arnold@ccs tcloud.org EEO/AA/ minority/women/vet/di sability
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INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY AUTOMOTIVES TEACHER .5 FTE 184 Contract Days
Location: Mora High School JJobb DDuties i iinclude: This is a .5 FTE teaching position responsible for Basic to Advanced Automotive Care working with students grades 7 - 12. This position will work closely with other members of our strong Industrial Technology team to educate and provide high quality learning experiences for students. Qualifications: Appropriate, valid Minnesota Career Technical Education - Transportation Careers License required; Minnesota Industrial Technology Teaching License preferred. Highly motivated, creative and team-oriented individual with strong ability to provide guidance and leadership to students, collaborate with IT team and community members to provide automotive repair skills and experience. Salary: per Education Minnesota-Mora Master Agreement *Coaching and advising opportunities may also be available* Application Deadline: July 12, 2019 Start Date: August 20, 2019 For more information contact: Brent Nelson at bnelson@moraschools.org or (320)679-6200 Apply online at www.moraschools.org (preferred) or with letter of interest, resume, credentials, 3 references, and a copy of teaching licensure to: Human Resources-District Office - Mora Public Schools 400 Maple Avenue East, Mora, MN 55051 Internal applicants may submit a letter of interest to kchristianson@moraschools.org
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• Connect with parents and provide referrals and resources to community organizations based on families’ needs. • Support and assist parents in crisis situations. • Be active and visible in the community by conducting outreach activities to communicate the benefits and services of Head Start to individuals and community groups in an effort to market the Program and recruit eligible families. • Conduct home visits and facilitate parent groups at socializations.
We are excited to offer you • $13.75/hour. • Medical, dental and life insurance. • Retirement with 5% match after meeting enrollment requirements. • Vacation and medical leave. •12 paid holidays per year (including 1 floating holiday).
• Work mileage reimbursement at the current government rate. • Education reimbursement opportunities for approved education plans and also many professional development opportunities.
Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalency required. Must be willing and able to enroll in a certificate or degree program related to social, human, or family services if not possessed and must complete within one year of hire – Lakes and Pines provides training opportunities to fulfill this requirement. Valid driver’s license required for business travel. For information, job description, and application contact Lakes and Pines C.A.C., Inc., an Equal Opportunity Employer, 1700 Maple Avenue East, Mora, MN 55051-1227; (320) 679-1800 x138 or www.lakesandpines.org. Reasonable accommodations made upon request. Minorities, women, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. All applicants are required to complete an agency application.
Application deadline is July 8, 2019 at 12:00 p.m.
It is the policy of Independent School District 332, Mora, Minnesota, to provide equal employment opportunity for all, without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, or age.
Early Head Start/Head Start (0-5) Health Services Coordinator
FULL TIME CUSTOMER SERVICE & ADMINISTRATIVE POSITION This is a perfect opportunity if you: • Have strong customer service & technology skills • Like to work independently • Are detailed oriented • Proficient in Excel & Word
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As a Head Start Health Services Coordinator you will • Be responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating the Health, Safety, and Nutrition Service Areas for the Early Head Start/Head Start (EHS/HS) Program. • Follow the Lakes and Pines mission and EHS/HS Program Performance Standards while serving each enrolled child. • Be responsible for coordinating Health, Safety, and Nutrition services with all other EHS/HS Service Areas and the community as a whole. We are excited to offer you • Medical, dental and life insurance. • Retirement with 5% match after meeting enrollment requirements. • Vacation and medical leave. • 12 paid holidays per year (including 1 floating holiday). • Work mileage reimbursement at the current government rate. • Education reimbursement opportunities for approved education plans and also many professional development opportunities. Qualifications Requirements include experience working with families with young children, a Health background (Public Health Nurse {PHN}, Registered Nurse {RN}, Licensed Practical Nurse {LPN}) with public health or administrative experience. Training and experience in public health nursing, health education, maternal and child health or health administration may be considered. A Bachelor’s degree in a related field with appropriate experience may be considered. Valid driver’s license required for business travel. This is a full time position including competitive salary with full benefits. For information, job description, and application contact Lakes and Pines C.A.C., Inc., an Equal Opportunity Employer, 1700 Maple Avenue East, Mora, MN 55051-1227; (320) 679-1800 x138 or www.lakesandpines.org. Reasonable accommodations made upon request. Minorities, women, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. All applicants are required to complete an agency application. Application deadline is July 8, 2019 at 12:00 p.m.
JUNIOR HIGH ALC PARAPROFESSIONAL 7:45 a.m.- 3:15 p.m. 7 hours per day 172 Student Contact Days + 2 Staff Development Days + 6 paid holidays Location: Mora High School Job Duties include: Provide academic and behavioral support for Junior High ALC students and curriculum in a small group setting. Qualifications: ParaPro Test with score of 460 or better, or 2 years post HS education (AA degree or 60 semester credits) required. Experience working in alternative school settings and CPI/CPR training preferred. Must be selfdirected, supportive, and collaborative to meet student and staff needs. Salary: per EMM-Mora ESP AFL-CIO negotiated agreement starting at $13.18 per hour, Category 5 (B23) Step 1. Benefits include health, dental, life and long term disability insurance, employee assistance program, and paid sick time. Application Deadline: June 21, 2019 Start Date: August 2019 For more information contact: Brent Nelson at bnelson@moraschools.org or (320) 679-6200. Apply online at www.moraschools.org (preferred) or with letter of interest, resume, credentials and 3 references: Human Resources District Office - Mora Public Schools 400 Maple Avenue East, Mora, MN 55051 Internal applicants may submit a letter of interest to kchristianson@moraschools.org It is the policy of Independent School District 332, Mora, Minnesota, to provide equal employment opportunity for all, without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, or age.
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The house the mouse built
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hen Disney acquired 21st Century Fox this past March, it completed a dominant takeover of the film industry the likes of which has never been seen before. Fox alone netted them the “X-Men,” “Fantastic Four,” “Deadpool,”, “Avatar,” along with the “Alien,” “Predator,” and “Planet of the Apes” franchises. This impressive haul comes long after buying both Marvel Studios (the “Avengers”) and Lucasfilm (“Star Wars,” “Indiana Jones”), and one can’t forget they also have their own stable of classic Disney properties to fall back on as well. Over the last decade they have bought up so much industry real estate that it’s fair to wonder whether there’s anything left to buy. Though they may not fit the technical definition of a monopoly, they have essentially purchased a stranglehold on how the movie business operates and conducts its business. This has created issues for small and independent theaters across the board. As the house the mouse built grows larger, they demand more. The percentage of ticket revenue that heads back to Disney increases, sometimes close to 70% of the total admissions take. More frustrating still is that small theaters with only one screen are obligated to play films as exclusive engagements for increasingly longer periods of time. During this period, the film must be shown daily and you are not allowed to book or play any other release. While two weeks used to be the standard engagement for getting a film on premiere, Disney has made many of their bookings three or even four weeks. This becomes a simple math problem. In a small town of 3,500 people (give or take), you run out of customers pretty quickly when you can only show one film for a month. At some point, restrictions like these become unsustainable and eventually push small theater business elsewhere to bigger theaters that are allowed far more flexibility thanks to their volume of sales and relationships with studios. The counterpoint to any negativity
surrounding Disney’s growth is that they should become immune to many of the problems facing other smaller studios (i.e. everybody else). Disney becomes recession-proof, insulated against the pitfalls of ballooning project budgets and taking risks. Some would argue this could lead to some great art. With top dog status and an infinitely bigger share of the pie, also comes increased pressure to turn out a high quality product. Whether this has been proven true is source of much debate, as Disney has largely opted to play a very safe, long game with their new properties, generally opting for middle-of-the-road mass market appeal. In other words, just good enough to keep tickets sold and seats warm. As they continue their seemingly unending period of rapid expansion, they would be wise to consider the ripple effects (for better and worse) of their decisions along with the dollar signs. THIS MONTH IN THE MOVIES The long-running “X-Men” franchise comes to an end with “Dark Phoenix,” a somber rehash of 2006s “X-Men: The Last Stand” that many fans will inevitably find a lackluster conclusion in comparison to the spectacle of its bombastic 2019 contemporaries “Captain Marvel” and “Avengers: Endgame”. Although doomed for box-office failure, Simon Kinberg’s second attempt (first as director) to bring the “Phoenix Saga” to life is actually a better film than its predecessor, as well as 2016s dreadful “X-Men: Apocalypse.” Kinberg goes for a David Cronenberg-esque tone, and it serves the story well. It looks great. Composer Hans Zimmer provides a beautiful score, and Kinberg even manages to get an adequate performance (no easy feat) out of lead actress Sophie Turner. It currently sits at a ridiculous 23% on “Rotten Tomatoes,” which is both a final insult and nail in the coffin for Fox’s X-Verse. In the non-tomato world, while it’s not going to renew your faith in genre film-making, I’d argue that it’s worth two hours of your time. In another bout of sequel/rebootitis, June will also see the return of the “Men In Black” franchise with “Men in
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Over the past decade, the Walt Disney Company has purchased a number of entertainment companies and properties, giving them control over popular franchises such as “Star Wars,” “Indiana Jones,” Marvel Studios’ “Avengers,” “X-Men,” “Fantastic Four” and “Deadpool.”
Black: International,” and like July’s upcoming “Spider-Man: Far From Home,” it aims to spice things up by sending familiar New York City icons to Europe. After the success of May’s live action “Aladdin,” and a surprisingly soft opening for Universal’s “The Secret Life of Pets 2,” Disney appears set to corner the June family-friendly market as well with “Toy Story 4.” It seems Buzz and Woody may have a bit of mileage left in them after all. Though it hasn’t smashed any box-office records, the Elton John biopic “Rocketman” continues to be well-received (89% Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes) and has garnered heaps of praise for its performances, especially lead Taron Egerton’s as the legendary Sir Elton. Also out this month: United Artists takes another stab at a horror icon with its reboot of “Child’s Play” starring Aubrey Plaza and featuring Mark Hamill as the voice of Chucky. The legacy horror fad seems to be picking up more steam heading towards this fall’s anticipated sequels to “It” and “The Shining.” 30 YEARS AGO 1989 was the Year of the Bat. Tim Burton’s “Batman” destroyed the box-office
to the tune of $411 million dollars, finally snapping the superhero dry spell that had existed since 1981s “Superman II,” and proving to the world that comic book movies could sell while going dark and gritty. It wasn’t the year’s top earner though. That distinction belonged to “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade” with a take of $474 million. In fact, a number of other high profile and iconic sequels saw hugely successful releases in 1989, including “Ghostbusters II” and “Back to the Future II.” Hidden gem from ‘89: “See No Evil, Hear No Evil.” This amusing romp teams buddy-comedy icons Richard Pryor and Gene Wilder together for a third time as a deaf man and a blind man unwittingly caught up in a murder. It’s very much a product of its time, and its outlandish brand of humor may not be for everybody, but it’s always a treat to see two legends together and at the top of their respective games for one last go around. The viewpoints in this article are the author’s and do not represent the Paradise Theater.
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