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Mom: ‘We wanted to be parents’ Through foster care, a Mora couple was able to have something they couldn’t have before: children BY KIRSTEN FAURIE EDITOR@MORAMINN.COM

“We wanted to be parents.” How Eric and Ashley Martin became foster parents was a simple as that. “We wanted to be parents and didn’t mind if we were parents of few or parents of many,” Ashley said. Ashley got her first taste of the foster care as a personal care attendant for a foster family when she was a teenager. That was the seed. As the Martins learned they were unable to have children of their own, they considered different adoption options. They also considered being foster parents to children in need of stable homes, whether or not that would mean adopting a foster child. “Our home was empty and we could offer them something,” Ashley said. The Martins fostered their first child in 2016 and have cared for five total since. Without any parenting experience, and interests in adopting, the Martins first requested to foster infants. At the time, they were told infants in need of foster care were rare, and they likely wouldn’t receive one for years. Then, growing rates of methamphetamine use among expectant mothers meant many newborns were in need of foster families. A baby boy soon landed in the Martin’s loving lap. After many months, it was determined the child wouldn’t

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Nelson claims primary BY KIRSTEN FAURIE EDITOR@MORAMINN.COM

Nathan Nelson was the winner of the March 5 primary election in the Minnesota House of Representatives 11B race. The total results were: Republican Nathan Nelson 2,371 (88.4%) Ayrlahn Johnson 311 (11.6%) DFL Tim Burkhardt 399 (100%) KIRSTEN FAURIE | TIMES

Eric and Ashley Martin are a young couple living in Mora who chose to become foster parents when they learned they couldn’t have children of their own. They’ve since adopted one boy and hope to adopt another.

be reunified with his birth parents and the Martins were able to adopt him into their family. It’s a decision they knew was the right one, but other people they knew needed convincing. “The most frustrating thing we hear is, ‘These are just meth babies. These are drug babies, why would you want them?’ and that’s not true,” Eric said, but the tune changes once outsiders meet their

family in person. “The kids have a way of changing people’s views,” he said. The Martins are currently caring for a second foster child with hopes to adopt if the opportunity is available. ILL-EQUIPPED Like anything, being a foster parent comes with challenges.

‘It’s going to be hard. It’s going to break your heart, but if you provide one child with a safe place to stay, it’s worth it.’

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Eric Martin Adoptive father and sheriff’s deputy

In Kanabec County alone: Republican Nathan Nelson 654 (87.4%) Ayrlahn Johnson 94 (12.6%) DFL Tim Burkhardt 71 (100%)

This means DFL candidate Tim Burkhardt will face republican candidate Nathan Nelson in the special election on March 19. The District 11B seat became vacant after Republican Jason Rarick resigned from the position effective Feb. 12 to be sworn in as state senator for District 11.

Ogilvie High brings fairy tales to life with Midwest premier BY MACKENZIE LUCKING NEWS@MORAMINN.COM

“Fairy Tale Ending -- The Big Bad Family Musical” by Kieren MacMillan and Jeremy Hutton makes its Midwest debut Thursday, March 14 on the Ogilvie High School auditorium stage. The road to the premier has been as topsy-turvy as the show itself. Between typical high school theater issues such as losing cast members, limited resources, and even more limited budgets, the 55 member strong cast and crew also lost a week of rehearsal due to the disastrous weather that has plagued the area recently. However, not a single cast

member seems disheartened. Dylan Walker, the show’s director and current chair of the Ogilvie High School Theater Department spoke passionately about the process even as they were hustling to make up for lost time. Costumes needed to be made and finalized. Set pieces were being painted and assembled and there was a lot of work to be done going into tech week. As kids from grades seven through 12 donned costumes, they consulted with the director, and perused the set. They shared their excitement, apprehension and favorite memories of the process, from wacky set interactions to the feeling of camaraderie amongst the cast itself. The NEWS 320-679-2661 editor@moraminn.com

students come from a variety of high school experiences, high school through junior high age and all levels of theater experience, a first production for some while others are community and school theater veterans. The most noticeable thing shared among them, though, is their enthusiasm for the upcoming show and their excitement for this Midwest debut. The musical itself follows Jill of ‘Jack and Jill’ fame on an investigation into why classic fairy tales such as ‘the Three Little Pigs,’ ‘the Three Billy Goats Gruff,’ and ‘Goldilocks’ are having their iconic and well-known endings go awry. The rights were acquired by a company out of Ontario,

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Show times: Thursday, March 14, 7 p.m. Friday, March 15, 7 p.m. Saturday, March 16, 7 p.m. Sunday, March 17, 2 p.m. Canada called Righteous Coda Music following its 2010 debut at the Toronto Fringe Festival. Walker came upon the show while looking for alternatives to bigger-name musicals, hoping to spend less on royalties and more on the production of the show itself. SUBSCRIPTIONS 320-679-2661 subscriptions@moraminn.com

Billed as a musical comedy, the show features numbers such as ‘You Don’t Know Jack,’ all about Jack of ‘Jack and Jill,’ ‘Jack and the Beanstalk,’ and innumerable other tales, ‘Villainy’ a trio between some well-known fairy tale antagonists and ‘Gruff Exterior™’ a jab at cosmetic advertisements with a barbershop trio twist. “Fairy Tale Ending – The Big Bad Family Musical” opens Thursday, March 14 at Ogilvie High School and runs through Sunday, March 17. Tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance at www. showtix4u.com, and are $6 for students and $8 for adults.

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FIRE CALLS Saturday, Feb. 16: Mora Area Fire Department was called to a ďŹ re in Brunswick. The call was canceled in route per the Kanabec County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office. The ďŹ re was a 55-gallon drum garbage barrel. Sunday, Feb. 25: Mora Area Fire Department was called to a ďŹ re east of Knife Lake. A pre-teen boy was burning papers in a home which set off the smoke detector. There was no signiďŹ cant damage to the home; ďŹ reďŹ ghters educated the boy and spoke with his parents.

KANABEC COUNTY COURT REPORT The following charges were ďŹ led in Kanabec County Court on Feb. 27 - March 4, 2019. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Andrew Nevin Grabowski (5/17/1986) of Ogilvie was charged Feb. 27 with one one gross misdemeanor count of driving while impaired in the third degree - refusal and one misdemeanor count of driving while impaired in the fourth degree. Ryan David Judd (7/2/1979) of Virginia was charged Feb. 27 with one gross misdemeanor count of domestic assault - subsequent violation, one gross misdemeanor count of driving after cancellation - inimical to public safety and one petty misdemeanor count of possession of small amount of marijuana. James Olaf Underthun (1/4/1980) of Mora was charged Feb. 27 with one felony count of drug possession in the ďŹ fth degree. Matthew Edward EnďŹ eld (11/9/1999) of Mora was charged Feb. 28 with one gross misdemeanor count of carry pistol in motor vehicle and one misdemeanor count of possess over 1.4 grams marijuana in motor vehicle. Gerdine Lorraine Peterson (6/20/1955) of Mora was charged Feb. 28 with one misdemeanor count of issue dishonored check-offense. Randi Ann Swanson (2/27/1982) of Mora was charged Feb. 28 with one misdemeanor count of traffic - drivers license - driving after revocation and one misdemeanor count of traffic regulation false claim of vehicle insurance. Mark Perry Anderson Jr. (12/28/1981) of Ogilvie was charged March 1 with one misdemeanor count of domestic assault - violate order for protection. Nicholas Oliver Manson (11/28/1997) of Minneapolis was charged March 1 with one petty misdemeanor count of drugs - possession of drug paraphernalia - use or possession prohibited, one misdemeanor count of drugs - possess over 1.4 grams marijuana in motor vehicle, one misdemeanor count of traffic regulation - driver must carry proof of insurance when operating a motor vehicle, one misdemeanor count of obstruction of the legal process- interfere with a peace officer and one petty misdemeanor count of traffic - speeding - exceed limit 76/55. Roberto Bustamante Jr. (4/4/1996) of Hinckley was charged March 1 with one gross misdemeanor count of controlled substance crime in the ďŹ fth degree and one petty misdemeanor count of possession of drug paraphernalia. Daniel Dennis Jacobson (2/17/1988) of Mora was charged March 4 with one felony count of burglary in the ďŹ rst degree, one felony count of threats of violence, one gross misdemeanor count of child endangerment, one gross misdemeanor count of possession in the ďŹ fth degree, one misdemeanor count of domestic assault, one misdemeanor count of theft and one petty misdemeanor count of possession of drug paraphernalia. Cal James Marcyes (9/19/1975) of Mora was charged March 4 with one misdemeanor count of domestic assault - violate order for protection. Danielle Marie Meyers (6/1/1981) of Mora was charged March 4 with one misdemeanor count of obstruction of the legal process- interfere with a peace officer.

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Lou Morgan awarded for 30 years of service Kanabec County Board of Commissioners Chair Kathi Ellis (right) presented Lou Morgan of the Kanabec County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office (left) with a special 30 Years of Service award on Feb. 13. Sheriff Brian Smith said Lou Morganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s employment with the KCSO began â&#x20AC;&#x153;as a part-time gig ... but here she is 30 years later still providing service to Kanabec County ... We do not have a more dedicated employee in Kanabec County and I am quite conďŹ dent in that.â&#x20AC;? Morgan said it has been an honor and a privilege working for the KCSO.

Contempt of court is serious business, follow proper court decorum

controversy has been ongoing over the free speech rights of athletes to kneel during the national anthem. This is not a new phenomenon. For decades courts have ruled that children may not be disciplined for refusal to recite the pledge of allegiance at school. However, the right of free speech stops at the courtroom door to a large degree and with few exceptions. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s In Your During a hearing or trial, no one has Court First Amendment free speech rights Judge to communicate Stephen Halsey with the judge, jury, lawyers, or hearing participants in any form of communication. This includes shouting, causing a disruption, waving placards or signs or wearing clothing with any message intended to influence the court. If you are ever in court, you do not want to hear â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am finding you in contempt of court.â&#x20AC;? Direct contempt of court may be found by a judge if a party, lawyer or observer in the courtroom speaks or behaves in a

highly disrespectful way to the court. This may include showing up for court while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, a somewhat frequent occurrence in our court; or using profane language, shouting or threatening someone present, or failing to remain in the witness box or at counsel table when told to do so. It must be something that the judge hears or sees in the courtroom. If someone is found in contempt of court, they are usually sentenced to a few hours (to sober up) or a few days in jail to ponder their poor judgment in acting as they did. Court rules of decorum are necessary for the fair and efficient administration of justice, and for respect of our system of justice. Other acts or inaction in court may result in contempt: 1. Refusing to rise or continuing to talk when the judgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s entrance is announced. 2. Wearing clothing with a profane message. 3. Wearing clothing intending to

influence the judge or jurors and refusing to remove it, such as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Justice for Jimmyâ&#x20AC;? (victim). 4. Speaking out of turn or abusively, such as interrupting a lawyerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s final argument to a jury. There are many incidents of direct contempt of court which one can view on YouTube. These usually involve a defendant in custody calling the judge a profane name, or giving them â&#x20AC;&#x153;the finger,â&#x20AC;? but may also include courtroom brawls among defendants and members of the audience. These brawls are very dangerous and not at all funny. Contempt of court is a very serious business as it can result in time in jail. If someone is making a motion to have you held in contempt of court, you should consult an attorney long before the hearing, or apply for a court-appointed attorney if you are indigent.

Direct contempt of court may be found by a judge if a party, lawyer or observer in the courtroom speaks or behaves in a highly disrespectful way to the court.

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Inside Out.” For reservations call 384-6413. Walk-ins are also welcome.

ECSWC Meeting Notice Knights of Columbus Fish Fry The Knights of Columbus Council 5078 will hold their Annual Lenten Fish Fry Dinners at St. Mary’s Parish Center in Mora from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on the following Fridays: March 8, 15, 22, 29, April 5, 12, 2019. The dinner includes: fried fish, baked or au gratin potato, cole slaw, baked beans, roll, dessert, beverages plus a bottomless cup of coffee. There is a cost per person; children age 5 and under are free. Everyone is invited to come enjoy the food and conversation with friends and neighbors.

Pine City Farmer’s Market Apply by April 10 to sell what you grow, bake or make at the Pine City Farmers Market in 2019. Juried market runs Fridays and Saturdays 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. June-October at Pine County Fairgrounds along Old Hwy 61. Call 320-322-4040 or visit Pinecitychamber.com for handbook/application.

MARCH 9 Braham Big Band Extravaganza Several area high school jazz bands will perform from 6-8 p.m. followed by the St. Cloud Rock City Jazz Band from 8-10 p.m. at the Braham Event Center, 655 8th St. S.W., Braham. Admission is a freewill donation. Schools represented include: Cambridge-Isanti, Rush City and Braham.

MARCH 10 PFLAG Meeting The next meeting of the East Central MN Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays will be held at 2 p.m. at Common Ground, the Cambridge United Methodist Church, at 404 North Cypress, Cambridge. For more information call 320-272-0069 or check website at ecmnpflag.org.

MARCH 11

East Central Solid Waste Commission will hold a meeting at 9 a.m. at 1756 180th Ave., Mora.

MARCH 12 Election of Town Officers and Annual Meeting The annual election of town officers and annual meeting will be held respectively at each town hall unless noted otherwise. See Legal Notices for location of each town election site and polling hours The annual meeting will follow after polls close to conduct all necessary business.

Meet and Greet Tim Burkhardt Tim Burkhardt, candidate for the special election seat for House District 11B, will talk about his experiences and meet community members at 5:00 p.m. at Kev’s Depot, 118 Railroad Ave. N.E., Mora.

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MARCH 16 Business Skills for Artists ECRAC will present two workshops for artists at 112 Main St. S., Braham. Promotions: 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Social Media Basics: 1-3:30 p.m. There is a cost. Advance registration is required. Call 320396-2337 ext. 1 or email info@ ecrac.org.

Women’s Lenten Retreat The Diocesan Council of Catholic Women will conduct a spring Lenten Retreat, “Dignity of Women” starting at 8:30 with Rosary and Mass at Seven Dolors Catholic Church, Albany. Registration and fee due by March 1. Mail to Linda Borgerding, 33504 Shorewood Drive, Avon, MN 56310. All are welcome.

Senior Citizen’s Dance Fish Lake Resort, 674 Fish Lake Dr., Mora, will host a Senior Citizens’ Dance from 1 to 4 p.m. Music provided byRichie Yurkovich. Lunch will be served.

Spring Seed Swap

Comfort Township Meeting Comfort Township will hold the annual Board of Reorganization meeting at 6:00 p.m. followed by the monthly land use meeting at 7:00 p.m. at the town hall.

MARCH 19 Hillman Township Meeting

Free Family Law Clinic There will be a free Family Law Clinic at 6 p.m. at Family Pathways, 6413 Oak St., North Branch. Learn the basics on dissolution and custody, receive helpful materials, and have questions answered by an attorney. For more information call 651-257-2890.

Spring Salad Luncheon St. Kathryn’s Catholic Church, 318 S. Hill Ave., Ogilvie, will host “Now is the Thyme...” at 11 a.m. There will be door prizes and a raffle. There is a cost for this event. Please bring a food shelf item.

Join the Kanabec County Master Gardeners from 5 - 7:00 p.m. for a free seed swapping event at the Kanabec County Courthouse, 18 S. Vine St., Mora. Bring seeds in packets or collected seeds from your garden—be sure to provide the variety, species and the year collected or purchased. Learn to make newspaper pots for starting seeds. Master Gardeners will answer questions.

The Woodbury Chorus and Orchestra, will present “A Musical Mosaic.” at 4:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 201 E. Forest Ave, Mora. Freewill collection to benefit the Mora Food Pantry and the Ogilvie Food Shelves. The concert is free and no tickets are required.

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Swedish Pancakes, Strawberries

Come at 1 p.m. and let Luke help you use your tech: cell phone, computer, tablet, etc. Learn how to use Google, Facebook, and other apps and sites. Eastwood Life Enrichment Center, 160 Valhalla Circle, Mora. Everyone is welcome.

An all-you-can-eat Swedish pancake breakfast will be served from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Masonic Lodge, 800 S. Union St., Mora. There is a cost.

Hillman Township, Kanabec County, Minnesota, will hold a board meeting at 7:00 p.m. at the Hillman Town Hall.

MARCH 21 Empty Bowl Food Drive The annual Empty Bowl Food Drive to benefit the Braham Area Food Shelf will be held from 11 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at the Braham Event Center. Freewill donation. Eat soup, listen to musical entertainment provided by area students and choose a bowl made by students to take home. There will also be a silent auction.

55-Plus Driver Improvement Program- Refresher Course The Seven County Senior Federation will be offering a 55-plus Driver Improvement Program (four hour refresher course) from 12-4 p.m. at Eastwood Life Enrichment Center, 160 Valhalla Circle, Mora. There is a cost. Preregistration is required. For more information or to register, call April Barnick at 320-679-4700.

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Paper Player’s and Coloring for Relaxation

Woodbury Chorus and Orchestra

Learn how to recycle greeting cards and make two for yourself free of charge at 1 p.m. at Eastwood Life Enrichment Center, 160 Valhalla Circle, Mora. Coloring books and supplies also available.

MARCH 26 Cancer Survivor’s Supper

Woven With Wonder The Women’s Christian Connection will meet at 7:00 p.m. in Tobies’ Big Kettle Room in Hinckley. The theme is Woven With Wonder. Lori’s Loomed Rugs, by Lori Shute of Duxbury, is the special feature. Music by Hinckley Ladies’ Trio. Guest Speaker Anna Marie Tornow of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, “Transformation From the

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MARCH 14 Craft with Kathy Come make glass shamrock light catchers at 1 p.m. at Eastwood Life Enrichment Center, 160 Valhalla Circle, Mora. Supplies provided. All are welcome.

SENIOR DINING Location: Dala Apartments - 470 Bean Ave., Mora Phone: 320-679-4029 between 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Monday, March 11: Roasted chicken, O’Brian potatoes, glazed carrots, wheat bread, cinnamon applesauce. Tuesday, March 12: Hamwitch, three bean salad, orange wedges, cookie. Wednesday, March 13: Swedish meatballs, whipped potatoes, country trio vegetables, dinner roll, lemon bar. Thursday, March 14: Corned beef, boiled cabbage, Irish potatoes, rye bread, leprechaun poke cake. Friday, March 15: Shrimp alfredo with noodles, tropical fruit, broccoli, bread, pudding with topping. Note: Senior Dining is for persons 60 - plus, Ogilvie Senior Dining is served on Mondays and Wednesdays at the Ogilvie Civic Center. Menu is subject to change. For more information call 320-679-4029.

MARCH 18 Northern Exposure Photography Club Northern Exposure Photography Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Kanabec History Center, 805 E. Forest Ave. Mora. Tom Willett will present a program on “Wildflowers, Weeds and Discovering Nature.” Members may submit up to two photos in the open category or the interpretive topic of “Faces of Interest.” Everyone is welcome.

Stay Fit As You Age Chair exercises and information will be presented at 1 p.m. at Eastwood Life Enrichment Center, 160 Valhalla Circle, Mora. Refreshments served. All are welcome.

The 14th Annual Cancer Survivor’s Supper will be held at 6 p.m. at St. Mary’s Parish Center, 201 Forest Ave. E., Mora. For more information call 320-679-2047.

MARCH 27 Music with Frank Gust Frank Gust will share his toe-tapping music at 1:30 p.m. at Eastwood Life Enrichment Center, 160 Valhalla Circle, Mora. Refreshments will be served. Freewill donation.

MARCH 28 Reﬂections Memory Café Come with your loved one at 1:30 p.m. to share your stories and socialize with others who are concerned about memory loss in a relaxed setting. Coffee, treats, activities, conversation and companionship. Eastwood Life Enrichment Center, 160 Valhalla Circle, Mora.

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THIS WEEK: THUR. 3/7 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. Celebrate Recovery: 6 p.m. meal, True Vine Luth. Church. 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., and Caregiver Support Group (12:30-2 p.m.), Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Pine City. Diabetes Support Group: 1:30-2:30 p.m., FirstLight. WINDOW Domestic Abuse Support Group: 6 p.m., Journey North Church, Pine City.

FRI. 3/8 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 Meetings: 7 p.m., Serenity Manor; Women’s Meeting: 7 p.m., Lakeside.

SAT. 3/9 AA Meeting: 9 a.m., True Vine Lutheran Church, Mora. Ogilvie Food Shelf: 8-10:30 a.m., Quality building at 225 E. George St. in Ogilvie.

SUN. 3/10 Open Swim/Gym: 1-3 p.m. Ogilvie Community Pool.

MON. 3/11 Al-Anon.: 6 p.m., Kanabec County Family Services, 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. -2 p.m., History Center, Mora. Soup for the Soul: 4-6 p.m., Emmanuel Baptist Church. Adult Drop-in Center: 9 a.m. -4 p.m., Grace Luth. Church. Pickleball: 6:15-8:15 p.m., Mora Elementary School. “Old Wheelers Car and Tractor Club:” 6 p.m., McBee’s.

TUE. 3/12 Lap Swim: 6-7 a.m. Ogilvie Community Pool. Take Off Pounds Sensibly: 5:30-6:45 p.m., Mora United Methodist Church. AA Meetings: 10 a.m., St. Mary’s Church, Mora; 7 p.m., Brunswick Lutheran Church. Mora Food Pantry: 9:30 a.m.12 p.m., 214 Railroad Ave. Adult Day Break: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Dalbo Karmel Covenant. MOPS: 9-11 a.m. Living Hope Church, 2297 210th Ave. Coffee with a Cop: 10 a.m., rotating locations. Kanabec DFL- Business meeting: 6:30 p.m., Kanabec County Public Services Building.

WED. 3/13 Mora Ski Club, Adult Ski: 6:30 p.m., Nordic Center. AA Meetings: Women’s Meeting: 10 a.m., St. Mary’s Church; 6:30 p.m., Kanabec Co. Courthouse, Mora. Caregivers Support Group: 1:30-2:30 p.m., FirstLight Health System, Mora. WINDOW Domestic Abuse Support Group: 10 a.m., 204 Fire Monument Rd., Hinckley.

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Vote and act beyond political party

good friend of mine supports gay marriage. That would make her liberal, right? Wait — she is also a strong supporter of the Second Amendment and protecting gun rights, so I guess that means she’s conservative. Then again, she’s isn’t a Christian, so does that put her back in the liberal category? We often make quick judgments of people based on a small number of things we know about them. One teeny tidbit is enough for us to make up our minds about who a person is or where they stand. Except people aren’t so easily pigeon-holed. Editor Since people don’t perfectly Kirsten Faurie fit into one category or another, why do we assume politicians d ? (Me (M thinks hi k candidates are often lying about do? their beliefs in order to pander to their bases, but that’s not the issue I want to address.) My point is that a person or a political candidate is far more than a democrat or a republican, so why do so many of us vote by party and not for a person?

IT’S DISAPPOINTING The morning after our last special election, I received a phone call. The woman on the other line asked me, “Who won?” I answered, “Jason Rarick.” Then she asked me something that made me stumble in my thoughts and words. She asked, “Was he the democrat or the republican?” I was disappointed to realize she didn’t vote for a candidate. She voted for a party. She was so blinded by “R” or “D” that she didn’t even bother to know the names of the three candidates on the ballot and what they stood for besides red or blue. She wasn’t the only one. After the last general election I heard more evidence of voters making decisions not about what the candidate stood for, but whether or not they fell within one category or another. Some in the Mora school district went to the polls not knowing the names of the current school board members or contending candidates, only that they did or didn’t want to vote for the incumbents. In the case of county commissioners, the candidates don’t declare a party. It’s a non-partisan position. Yet without that “D” or “R” indicating for them, some didn’t know how to vote. Voting by party instead of by individuals is lazy and irresponsible. It’s easy but it’s wrong. Those that see only the black and white of an issue choose to because they are too weak to address the gray areas. People, and politics, are more complicated than that. It will take effort on our part to make educated decisions that go beyond “R” or “D.” I hope our politicians also make decisions that go beyond their party, too.

KIRSTEN FAURIE is the editor of the Kanabec County Times. She can be contacted at editor@moraminn.com or by calling 320-225-5128.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Tim Burkhardt makes extra effort To the editor, Eighteen years ago, Tim Burkhardt came across the street from his office to mine, and introduced himself. At the time, we both worked on behalf of older adults in East Central Minnesota--most folks would view us as competitors, with different agendas, and points of view. Our predecessors never worked together, but we did. Tim Burkhardt made the first effort to make that happen. He crossed the street, introduced himself, and extended an invitation to work together. Collectively, we accomplished a wide variety of things resulting in a benefit to many people. As a professional peer and friend, he consistently offers a generous level of support and loyalty, combined with a healthy dose of honest opinion dished out over almost two decades. I am certain that Tim Burkhardt will bring all of those things to the Minnesota House for District 11B. He’ll cross the aisle, remaining loyal to the issues important in his

district regardless of a red or blue leaning, commit fully to efforts “for the good of the all,” and do the job with honesty to the core. I do not live in 11B; I can’t vote for Tim—but I’m hoping that others reading this will cast their vote for Tim. Penny Simonsen Isle

Let’s avoid China’s socialism experience To the editor, On the “60 Minute’s” broadcast aired on CBS Feb. 24, one excerpt was on China manufacturing electric cars. One of the comments early in the program was this: “In the 1980’s everyone was poor in China, riding bicycles and no cars. China has moved from an isolated Socialist state to a controlled Capitalist powerhouse and from a nation of bike riders to car drivers.” Recently a poll taken in our country showed that over 50 percent of 18-24 year old young people in our country have a favorable view of socialism.

For those pushing socialism for our country, be careful what you wish for. My guess is that there would be few in China asking to go back to socialism. Byron Lindaman Ogilvie

God controls the weather To the editor, Just when we thought we had survived February’s unprecedented winter blast, March assailed us with record-breaking cold temperatures. On both the third and fourth of this frigid month of March the weatherman reported not only record low temperatures, but also record low high temperatures. We know there is nothing we human beings can do to change the weather, so we may as well grin and bear it. It would be foolish to think we could start up our car engines and raise the temperature to where it would be more tolerable. This is Minnesota and we’re Minnesotans. We embrace the cold SEE LETTERS, PAGE 5

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HEARD ON THE STREET BY KIM LUECK-FOSS During the Mora ﬁgure skating club practice at the Civic Center, March 3, we asked the following question:

If you could travel back in time, what advice would you give yourself?

Jacob Chesla Isanti

Al Hagman Alex H Finlayson

Cassie Koestler Rock Creek

Carmen Koestler Rock Creek

Alyssa Libra Mora

Paul Maland Princeton

Life is short make the most of every single day and love everyone.

Live life to the fullest and don’t waste time on college.

Turn my homework in on time.

Everything is going to be ﬁne.

Do things you enjoy more. Work less, play more.

Stay out of trouble, listen to your teachers and parents more.

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and snow of winter and baste in the warmth of the sun in the summer. So, before we frighten our children to death with rumors of an end to life on the planet due to global warming, maybe we should realize that God, not man, is in charge of the weather. And in our prayers tonight maybe we should thank God for this great, Minnesota winter weather. Amen Arthur R. Kottke Mora

Tim Burkhardt has lived the urban/rural life To the editor, If you are looking for an urban/rural HD11B House Representative vote for Tim Burkhardt a candidate for the HD11B that has lived the urban/rural experience. Tim Burkhardt has been a contributing resident of Pine County for over 40 years. He is married, raised two children, and is an active part of the community. Tim really cares about HD11B residents as demonstrated by his involvement in Hinckley City Council, Lakes and Pines Community Action Agency, Art in the Park and Community Education. His resume is long and we encourage you to read it or talk to him directly (www.timbfor11b. com). Tim is a good solid citizen of Pine County and a wise man. We are fortunate to have a candidate of his experience and caliber. HD11B is unique and we need someone to support our issues in health care, agriculture and broadband. We have been residents of Pine County for 46 years. Tom has been a MN Licensed Electrical Contractor for 40 years and manages our Tree Farm. Jan taught in the East Central School District for 35 years. We know the need to have a well-rounded long time resident of HD11B who knows how we live to represent all of us. This is why we support Tim Burkhardt for MN House Representative for HD11B. Tom and Jan Kurhajetz Pine County

Burkhardt priorities reﬂect local concerns To the editor, I would like to go on record as supporting Tim Burkhardt as state representative for District llB. Tim has served on the Hinckley city council for a number of years and therefore has experience in how government works on the local level. His priorities reflect the needs and concerns of the residents of the District llB. He understands that healthcare, affordable housing and transportation are needs of all of us regardless of our station in life, but particularly for our senior citizens and those living in poverty. Tim will work for affordable healthcare and housing opportunities for all of us. Those of us living in rural areas travel two lane roads, paved and unpaved. The expense of keeping these roads in satisfactory condition is a challenge not only for the state, but also our cities and townships. Tim will make funding for roads and alternative transportation such as Arrowhead Transit a priority so we can all get where we need to. Tim understands that none of us get everything we want and my way or the highway is not the way to get things done. He is a good listener and is willing to consider other positions and work to come to a workable solution for all. I encourage you to vote for Tim Burkhardt. Mary Jo Mettler Pine City

cross the nation, farmers, ranchers and rural communities are finding that a key component to building a brighter future for rural America lies beneath our feet. Investments in soil health are creating more resilient food systems in the face of frequent extreme weather while reducing pollution in rivers and streams, and providing a long-term Rural anchor for many Affairs rural economies. To put it simCody Smith ply, states that make investments in building soil health are helping to create a more vibrant future for rural America. The term “soil health” has burst into our national dialogue over the last decade as many begin to view soil as a living,

Resiliency, stewardship and economic prosperity resulting from healthier soils are key to growing a strong, deep-rooted future for our rural communities. breathing part of our ecosystem. Soil health, as defined by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, includes six indicators: organic matter recycling and carbon sequestration; soil structure stability; general microbial activity; carbon food source; bioavailable nitrogen; and microbial community diversity. In generic terms, good soil health is defined by its ability to absorb water, retain nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus,

and sequester carbon. Other measurements can include amounts of organic matter, depth of topsoil and yield productivity. California, Hawaii, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Oklahoma, Utah and Vermont have all adopted common language defining soil health. Other states, including Connecticut and New Mexico, are also considering adoption of this language. A common definition for soil health is an important first step states can take to support soil health. Resiliency, stewardship and economic prosperity resulting from healthier soils are key to growing a strong, deep-rooted future for our rural communities. CODY SMITH is a policy writing assistant at the Center for Rural Affairs. Established in 1973, the Center for Rural Affairs is a private, non-proﬁt organization working to strengthen small businesses, family farms and ranches, and rural communities through action oriented programs addressing social, economic, and environmental issues.

We need to face the cold facts There are many things more fun than playing in water at 29 below

’m cutting down that big tree in my yard. Be careful. Which way do you want it to fall? Down.

THE GOOD OLD DAYS I put the final touches of peanut butter on a slice of toast as I brewed tea and listened to the radio. I was multitasking. The news on the radio was a series of verbal punches to the stomach. The news gave Al’s World way to music. I listened to John Al Batt Prine sing. He is one of my favorites. “Bowl of oatmeal tried to stare me down... and won,” he sang. Coincidentally, I was staring at a bowl of oatmeal as I added a bit of honey to it. I talked to several friends via telephone. It was up to the day’s predicted low -- 29 degrees below zero. We needed to face the cold facts, so we said the required things: “Cold enough for you?” “At least the sun is shining,” and concluding with, “Stay warm.” One caller talked of doing live-

stock chores early that morning. I miss that, but only in my memories. I loved getting into the barn on a cold day and experiencing the welcome warmth and that pleasant smell of cows and fodder. The worst part for me was when there were water problems. Pumps and pipes would freeze and there were many things more fun than playing in water at 29 below. We talked of plugging cars in to heat the block or fluids and setting an alarm clock to remind us to start a vehicle every couple of hours if we’d intended to use it the next day after a gelid night. These are the good old days. NATURE NOTES I heard a great horned owl pair hooting. It was a nifty duet. He said, “I eat skunks.” She replied, “Me, too.” Great horned owls do eat skunks. By the time I’d staggered outside to answer the call of the world, the wind had picked up. It was a lazy wind. It went through me instead of around me. I moved through the 13 to 40 inches of hard snow like a snail with rheumatism. I thought of a day years ago when I’d visited an aunt and uncle in Iowa when

similar precipitation covered the ground. Their neighbor was feeding the birds with an odd feeder. She’d stuck a plunger handle first in the snow. I was taken with the ingenuity, but hoped the plunger was a new one. The cardinal is the first at the feeder in the morning and the last at the same feeder when the day’s light has grown dim. A cardinal’s low-light vision must be good. I watched a male cardinal feeding goldfish in a friend’s pond one summer day. The gaping mouths of the fish triggered the cardinal’s instinct to feed. This urge to fill an open mouth transcended species. I saw a pileated woodpecker. It was a male. The male has a red forehead and mustache. Those are black on a female. I heard the double squawk of a rooster pheasant. “Cow cat,” it crowed. A sign that daylight is lengthening. MEETING ADJOURNED “Maybe our world will grow kinder eventually. Maybe the desire to make something beautiful is the piece of God that is inside each of us.” Mary Oliver AL BATT is a syndicated columnist. For questions or comments about this article, contact Al at allenbatt@msn.com.

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County business is at a standstill after courthouse burns

125 YEARS AGO (1894) “The Court House and Contents Totally Destroyed by Fire; The Origin of the Fire Not Known but Supposed to be a Defective Flue:” About 5 o’clock this morning the village was aroused by the cry that the court house was on fire. On arriving at the scene flames were seen breaking out of the southeast corner, the room occupied by the county treaNews from surer, and it was not long before the whole Yesteryear building was enveloped flames. Not being Matt Anderson in supplied with a fire apparatus of any sort it was impossible for the citizens to save the building, so every effort was made to save the contents. The auditor’s office was broken into and about everything saved from there, and J. C. Pope rescued some of his books and a few articles of furniture. Everything else was consumed. The loss of the court house and contents was about $6,000, covered by an insurance of about $3,000. The only individual loss was sustained by J. C. Pope, who lost all of his private papers and books, law library, safe and furniture, amounting in all to about $1,400, covered by an insurance of $600 only. At present writing county business is at a standstill. Henry Rines has been deputized as postmaster at Brunswick. Nels Amren has gone to Sweden. A four-inch fall of snow Tuesday night gave things a wintry appearance again. Remember the school entertainment tonight. The entertainment will be opened by an overture by the orchestra. The ground is bare and logging is practically over. The season’s work has been quite satisfactory to most of the lumbermen. Rev. Thompson wielded the birch in the higher department of our village school a couple days this week while Miss Blank attended examination. R. C. Libby, the Hastings lumberman, came up last Saturday to look after his camp. He discharged a good many of his men first of the week. The Y. M. A. have rented a piano for the use of their club. The membership of the club continues to increase, and their meetings are becoming very interesting. Supt. Sundeen held teacher’s examination Tuesday and Wednesday. There was a large attendance. Nothing lower than second-grade certificates will be issued this year.

100 YEARS AGO (1919) “Bronson Estate $251,050:” David Bronson, pioneer businessman of Stillwater, who died last month, left an es-

In At Mora Marine:” Four Johnson outboard motors were stolen in a breakin at the Mora Marine shop on south highway 65 last Thursday night. Loss is estimated at between $800 and $900. Entrance was gained by kicking in three panes of glass in a window on the southwest corner of the building. This is the second time that thieves have broken into Mora Marine. The shop opened last fall.

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A SNAPSHOT IN TIME: Mora band, 1934. Conductor, C.M. Elzea; “Unknown” Sando, Archie Powers, “Unknown” Jensen, Cecelia Irene, Roger Andrews, Alvin Matthews, Werner Matthews, Elmer Walter, C.M. Elzea, Dorothy Soderstrom, Howard Peterson, Bruce Buck, Ralph Fairbanks, Muriel Randall, Charlotte Peterson, Walter Johnson, Myron Stolle, Alma Moe, Collis Williams, Irving Ahlquist, Maxine Tenney, Mary Jane Peterson, Geneva Rostberg, Carl Dixon, Barbara Hall, Hubert Olson, Dorothea Holland, Rosalie Richardson, Melba Klapmeier, Laurena Peterson, Willard Richardson, Keith Andrus, Pat Malcolm, Willard Bancroft, Gunnar Beckstrom, Emma Irene, Gerhardt Klatt, Thea Horne. This photo and others are preserved through the efforts of the Kanabec History Center. Learn more about saving local history at www. kanabechistory.org.

tate of $251,050 according to papers filed in the probate court there. Practically all of the estate is in personal property. Mr. Bronson was interested in several local and western labor concerns and in Stillwater banks and business houses. A son, James D. Bronson, was named administrator. The Bronson farm in Arthur township this county, was named after this pioneer. “Basket Ball This Week:” Two basket ball games will be pulled off at the high school auditorium this week. The first game to be played on Friday evening, will be between the Sandstone and the Mora high schools. Sandstone is the undefeated champion in the east end and Mora has won every game in the west end. The team winning two games in the present elimination series will enter the Carleton State Tournament. This will be the last high school game on the local floor. On Saturday evening of this week the Mora Rexalls will meet the North side high school graduates of Minneapolis. This will be your first chance to see one of the fast Minneapolis teams play in this village. The Mora boys are in good trim and the game will be a closely contested one. Come out and root for your home boys in both of the games. 75 YEARS AGO (1944) “New Proprietor In Charge of Golden Slipper Club:” Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Wilbur of Duluth assumed management of the Golden Slipper club last Friday and they have made arrangement to buy the house just south of the club from Philip Carlson for their home. Lauarson Wilbur, the owner of the club, has gone into the navy and his parents will operate

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25 YEARS AGO (1994) “City Council trying to sort out airport proposal:” Contract negotiations with the Fixed Base Operator (FBO) at the Mora Airport continued to be the subject of discussion, as the Mora City Council convened for a March 1 meeting. In return for services rendered, Mora’s FBO receives, among other contract provisions, a management fee of $475. Pat and Mike Gorham, who are the current FBO operators, are asking that the fee be increased to $725. They also are asking that the city of Mora buy their Northern Air Transport hangar, at this time, for a price of around $69,000. The NAT hangar is situated on the airport apron, adjacent to the Mora municipal hangar. The Minnesota Department of Transportation has a policy in place, albeit, not a fully-executed policy, that buildings on the public apron of a public airport are for public use, and should not be privately owned. “Mora musicians to travel coastto-coast:” Six weeks ago, Mora High School’s band director, Bob Poore, appeared before the District 332 Board of Education, informing members of a unique event scheduled for Washington, D.C., the following June (1995): a festive 50th anniversary musical celebration commemorating the end of World War II. As he understood it, one band and one choir from each state were being invited to perform during Pentagon-orchestrated ceremonies, to be held at various Washington, D. C., historic and military sites (including Arlington National Cemetery). The Mustang band was being given the chance to be Minnesota’s representative. Since that date, Poore has notified the appropriate authority at the Pentagon of Mora’s intention to participate in those festivities. However, since some details remain in doubt, a formal announcement by the district is not expected until the end of March. 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.

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People all around us need the hope we can give

ast month our church opened up for people in need of emergency shelter during the minus 31 degree weather. One of those was Jen. As I tried to help her I found the plight of single homeless adults to be dire indeed. The nearest shelters were Pine City and St. Cloud. What help could be found, was difficult to understand and navigate. If I had trouble figuring out how to get Focus on help, how much more so for a person living Faith on the street. We ended up with Jen Rick Marcy living with us for four weeks and will be for a

few more. Jen is a pleasant house guest to have around and is working at getting things together. We enjoy having her with us, but we also look forward to the day when she will back in charge of her life. We have given much to help Jen but the greatest thing we have given Jen is hope. Hope that she can put her life back together, have a job, have a home and put the past behind her. So many people struggle without hope. They feel nothing can really change, in their marriage, family, job, community or country. Eventually they just quit trying. This is exactly where many homeless and poor people are at. Jesus gives us hope and we can share this hope with the world. Jesus brings us hope through forgiveness, hope

because we know that our past sins and mistakes do not have to limit our future. Hope, because God does love us and hear our prayers. 2 Corinthians 5:17 says “Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation, the old life has passed away, a new life has come.” One time a homeless drunk snuck over the fence of the president of Fuller Seminaries yard and was caught stealing a steak off the grill. The seminary president stopped him and got him a plate and sat him down with his family. Four years later that homeless man was my Hebrew Professor at Fuller. Two years later when I graduated, that once homeless man walked across the stage to cheers, and received his doctorate. All he needed was hope. There are people all around us who

need hope. Hope for their broken marriage or broken family. Hope for a new job or a home of their own. Hope for friendship and love. Hope that they can put past sins and mistakes behind and live a new life from Jesus. Will we give them hope? Will we take a risk and reach out to them? Will we pick them up and hold them up until they can stand on their own? We can show people that they are not forgotten, and they are important to God and to us. It will cost us time, money and give us emotional stress, but we can give them hope. RICK MARCY is pastor at First Presbyterian Church of Mora. For questions or comments about this column, contact Preachin20@gmail.com.

Worship Guide 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) 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. Emmanuel Baptist Church 536 South Union, Mora 320-679-2530 Michael Rue, Pastor David Everson, Associate Pastor Jeanine Kitterman, Children’s Director Sunday 9 a.m. Sunday School classes; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service. Wednesday: 6-7:30 p.m. Kids’ Club, Grades 1-4; 56ers Youth, Grades 5-6; Junior/Senior High, grades 7-12; 6-7:30 p.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 Monday of each month, 1 p.m. Wed., Sept. 12: 6:15-7:45 p.m. AWANA starts.

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. Friendship Church of the Nazarene 525 2nd St., Mora Interim Pastor Church: 320-679-1125 Sunday: 10 a.m. Worship Service. 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 Senior Pastor Paul Lutter Sunday: 8 a.m. Sanctuary Worship; 9:30 a.m. Family Life Center Worship; 9:30 a.m. Sunday School. Sunday Morning Radio Broadcast 10 a.m. on 95.5 FM KBEK. Website: www.gracechurchmora.org 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.

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. Liberty Baptist Church 211 S. Hill Ave., Ogilvie Gary Johnson, Pastor, 612-806-9350 Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School, 10:30 a.m. Worship. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Bible Study. 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.

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. Kathryn’s Catholic Church 318 S. Hill Ave., Ogilvie, 320-679-1593 Sunday: 8 a.m. Mass. 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 Worship at 10 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. 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. 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 Saturday: 6:30 p.m. Worship Service.

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. 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. 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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KANABEC COUNTY CHILDREN PROGRAM COSTS The costs shown are â&#x20AC;&#x153;purchased servicesâ&#x20AC;? such as shelter and care placements, health-related costs, special trainings or assessments. The data below does not include costs like county staff wages.

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One child came into their home with challenges more advanced than they were prepared to handle. In fact, they were more challenging than any local foster parents were able to handle. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We quickly found out we didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have the training for that,â&#x20AC;? Ashley recalled. Like more and more children with high needs needing out-of-home placement, the child was eventually placed in a group home with specially trained caregivers.

REUNIFICATION: A HAPPY HURT The ultimate goal of the foster care system is to eventually be able to reunite children with their birth parents or other family. For the Martins, Eric in particular, reunification can be difficult. When a foster family gives days, months or sometimes years caring for, bonding with and loving a child, it can be hard to let go. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It feels like you are giving up your kids,â&#x20AC;? Eric said. Eric has a particularly unique view because of his job as a deputy of the Kanabec County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office. In his job, Eric sees firsthand the condiMinnesota Department of tions, parent behaviors Human Services and living situations these children are removed from. The conditions arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t good. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The hardest part going in is understanding that those kids are going back,â&#x20AC;? Eric said. Even though it is hard, Eric said reunification is the right thing to do. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The parents deserve the opportunity to try be parents,â&#x20AC;? he said. When reunification isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t an option people like the Martins are able to grow their family through adoption.

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The cost for Kanabec County to care for children removed from their homes because of child safety concerns has more than doubled in the last five years. Kanabec County Family Services Director Chuck Hurd presented the grim news to the Kanabec County Board of Commissioners on Jan. 23 that in 2018, Family Services costs of out-of-home placement for children was $523,899 more than budgeted. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For the first time we had costs over a million dollars in this area,â&#x20AC;? Hurd reported. Hurd explained the cost of helping these children can be very unpredictable depending on their individual needs. Hurd reported that the number of children under the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s care is actually less than last year: 36 children in January of 2018 but only 17 children in January of 2019. Yet the cost of each childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s care is the main driver increasing expenses. As an example, placing a child with foster parents has relatively low and predictable expense. The shelter, food and care given by the foster family for a single child costs the county approximately $800 per month. This expense is low compared to placing a child with high needs. High needs could be violent or self-destructive behavior; medical needs like medications and doctor appointments; and psychological needs like therapy appointments or other interventions. The caregivers of high needs children may need special training and skills. High

needs children may not be able to live in a foster home and must be placed in a group facility. Rough pasts land some children in correctional facilities â&#x20AC;&#x201D;most of which are far away and adds to travel expenses. These group home residential or correctional placements can be very expensive. One child currently in such a placement costs Kanabec County $12,000 every month. The cause of these issues are beyond the control of Family Services. An upward trend in babies born with exposure to methamphetamine has greatly increased the number of infants being placed into foster care. According to the Minnesota Department of Human Services, the removal of children from homes for parental drug abuse increased from 17 percent of all new placements in 2013 to 29 percent of all new placements in 2017. As of 2016, parental drug abuse has become the most frequently identified primary reason for children to be placed in out-of-home care. Statewide, the number of children in Minnesotaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s foster care system has increased by 12 percent, from approximately 8,850 in 2016 to almost 9,900 in 2017. According to MN DHS, some are in group residential settings, but over 90 percent are in family foster care. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have taken efforts to review all out-of-home placements and are developing as many alternatives as we can to address out-of-home costs, as are many counties in the state,â&#x20AC;? Hurd reported. Hurd said he didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t expect the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s financial outlook to improve unless there would

somehow be a drastic decrease in the number of children needing outof-home placement. In Minnesota, most children are eventually reunited with their families. According to the MN DHS, of children who leave out-of-home placement in 2017: â&#x20AC;˘ 64 percent were reunited with their birth parents or legal guardians â&#x20AC;˘ 14 percent were adopted â&#x20AC;˘ 13 percent were permanently placed with a relative or other caregiver â&#x20AC;˘ others aged out or left foster care without a permanent family Hurd said the goal of the system is to protect children â&#x20AC;&#x201D;not to pull kids from homes or disrupt families, but to keep them together. The county provides services for children and parents in hopes of eventually returning the children to their families.

BEST ADVICE The Martins encourage others to try fostering â&#x20AC;&#x201D;even if they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think they are able to do it or feel scared to. Ashleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s advice: have a support system of friends, family and other foster parents to help you; utilize the trainings provided by the county and most of all: have patience. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t live in a perfect world,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Because we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t, these kids are coming into the system and we need wonderful families to give these kids a safe place to be.â&#x20AC;? Eric was adamant that those who say they canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t foster are full of â&#x20AC;&#x153;bologna.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The concept that you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do it just isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t true. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be hard. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to break your heart, but if you provide one child with a safe place to stay, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worth it.â&#x20AC;? BECOME A FOSTER PARENT For information on becoming a foster parent visit www.kanabeccounty.org/departments/foster_care.php or call 320-679-6350.

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The Mora Mustangs wrestlers excelled as a team at the Minnesota State Tournament on Thursday, Feb. 28; and in the process, they defeated a longtime foe in historic fashion. TEAM MATCHES Mora’s first opponent on Thursday was the top-rated Perham Yellowjackets. The Mustangs won three matches out of the 14, losing 51-10. In order to place at State, then, the Mustangs needed to do something head coach Tom Youngblom’s teams had never done: beat the fifth-seeded Foley Falcons. Mora has a combined 0-25 record against Foley, who

had beat them 39-28 earlier in the year. “I knew when we went to State there’d be a chance that we would run into Foley again,” said Youngblom, “and we’ve always struggled against the Falcons.” Youngblom explained that points in team wrestling are awarded based on the ways each matchup is won. “A decision is worth three team points; a major is four; a technical fall is five; and a fall or pin is worth six. The last three are called ‘bonus points,’ and Foley’s team is famous for getting those. However, we were able to hold Foley to three-point decisions only, while gaining all but one of our JANELLE LAMBERT | TIMES

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Jacob Nowling pins his Totino-Grace opponenet.

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Alex Chidester (right), an Ogilvie High School senior and caption of the wrestling team, wrestled at the State Tournament Friday, March 1 .

The Ogilvie Lions wrestling team was represented at the Minnesota State Tournament Friday, March 1, by their team captain, Alex Chidester, winning two matches. Experience a focus on training will help more wrestlers advance in seasons to come. On Saturday, Feb. 16 the Lions were eliminated from the Section 7 A tournament with a loss to Rush City/Braham. Senior Alex Chidester, however, advanced to the State individual tournament in the 220-pound weight class. “Alex completed an excellent high school career this weekend,” said head coach Adam Halvorson. “At the state tour-

‘... he’s an excellent leader and will be greatly missed next year.’ Adam Halvorson Ogilvie Wrestling Head Coach nament he won two matches and lost two. He was one win short of placing in the top six and earning a medal. “Alex finished the season with 37 wins, 26 pins and only five losses. His career record is 86-28, and he owns the Lions school record of 26 pins in a single season. He was our team captain this season; he’s an excellent leader and will be greatly missed next year.” Ogilvie ended the season with seven wins and 21 losses,

sixth place in the Great River Conference and ninth in Section 7 A. Last year the team finished at 6-15, seventh in the conference and ninth in the section. Five Lions wrestlers placed at last year’s Section 7 A tournament and Chidester advanced to State, where he won two matches. “Our section was very competitive this season,” Halvorson said. “We fell short in our section loss to Rush City/ Braham, but still we wrestled well. The wrestlers put together a great team effort, focusing on earning points and not giving up bonus points. “During the season we wrestled some very good teams including Eden Prairie, SEE CHIDESTER, PAGE 11

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victories through the bonus points.” These bonus points were significant till the very end of the two teams’ meeting. The final match featured sophomore heavyweight Tanner Grangruth getting an escape with two seconds left. This gave Foley only a decision win, leaving them one bonus point shy and giving Mora a 25-24 victory. This victory pitted the Mustangs against Totino Grace in the consolation round, where they won eight victories in the matchup. Sophomore Sam Udstuen wrapped up the dual with a 3-2 win, giving the team fifth place with a score of 40-30.

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Connor Gmahl works for back points against Foley.

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Danny Schroeder pins his Totino-Grace opponent.

INDIVIDUAL COMPETITION Individual wrestlers took center stage on Friday, March 1. All eight of Mora’s individual wrestlers was matched up against an opponent ranked in the top eight. Eighth grader Avery Nelson (106 pounds) and seniors Ryan Nosbush (132), Jon Smith (152) and Danny Schroeder (170) each won first-round victories; eighth grader Tucker Hass (126), seniors Austin Voss (160) and Jake Nowling (195), and Tanner Grangruth (285) lost their first-round matches. The next round was even harder on the Mustangs, where each wrestler lost his second match. “Avery defeated junior Owen Werner, the No. 1 rated and top-seeded wrestler from Perham, who beat him the day before,” Youngblom said. “The State Tournament ended a pretty special Mustang wrestling season.” “Though we didn’t have a wrestler place in the individual competition, we still managed to take fifth place in team competition. This is a testament to how well the Mustangs wrestled as a team.”

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Alex Chidester (right) wrestles at the State Tournament.

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Woodbury, Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City and Royalton. We didn’t prevail in the final team score, but several of our individuals won big matches in these duals. We have strong individual wrestlers, and need more depth to be competitive as a team.” Halvorson and the Lions coaching staff are already looking ahead to next season. “We’re encouraging our wrestlers to commit to gaining strength in the weight room, and we’ll commit our time to provide that opportunity,” Halvorson said. “Junior, Hunter Anderson, sophomores, Beau Burk, Riley Lambert, Gavin McLevis, Alivia Sanborn and Ethan Warren, and freshman, Rhett Hudoba are our returning wrestlers. Next year we’ll be a year older, stronger and more experienced. “I enjoyed coaching this team very much. The wrestlers showed up, worked hard and improved throughout the season. I’m proud to say I am their coach.”

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The Mora-Milaca Mustangs boys hockey team completed a winning season that included a mid-season tournament championship. Increased focus on fundamentals will help players continue to contend next season as well. “The mental aspect of sports is critical at every level,” said head coach Kevin Nolt. “This was a huge focus for us this year, and is something the players will continue to work on. Our goal is to do the little things successfully, and come into the game with mental focus. Our players learned that when you do that, you can beat teams with more talent. When you don’t, you can lose to teams with less talent.” The Mustangs finished the regular season with a 16-10 record, second place in the Two Rivers Conference and sixth in Section 5 A. On Tuesday, Feb. 19 they defeated Moose Lake Area 7-1 in the first round of Section playoffs but fell to North Branch 5-1 on Thursday, Feb. 21. Last season the team finished at 12-15, third in the conference and seventh in the Section. They beat Legacy Christian in Section playoffs but lost to North Branch. “We won the North Shore Holiday Tournament on Dec. 28-29 with victories against Rice Lake and North Shore,” Nolt said. “We’ve

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been going to this tournament for around 10 years, and never won it before. It was a great feeling to watch our guys celebrate that championship win; it’s something they’ll remember for the rest of their lives. “We had six seniors this year: Austin Henry, Nick Madison, Gavin Orr, Tyson Peterson, Blake Radeke and Kaleb Swenson. Each played a different role that helped our team succeed. Every team looks to the seniors to be the leaders, and without question we’ll have that next year too. Our seniors left a good legacy for the rest of our players, and now it’s their job to continue it.” Nolt said that planning has already begun for the 2019-20 season. “Last year we worked out as a team three days a week and had our annual hockey camp,” he said. “We’ll continue to do that, and take the next steps to develop our players as people and hockey players. Being a smaller program, though, means we need younger guys in leadership roles as well. The work they put in this summer will demonstrate their expectations for the coming season. “This was a great season for the entire Mustangs team. We accomplished many of our goals. The goal of sports is to develop skills and teach lessons that will help players later in life. And to play varsity hockey in the state of Minnesota is very special.”

The Ogilvie Lions girls basketball team were strong contenders this season in the competitive Great River Conference. A core of returning starters and promising newcomers will help the team remain in contention next season. The Lions finished with a 12-14 record, fifth place in the GRC and seventh in Section 5 A South. In Section playoffs they beat Isle 64-52 on Feb. 25 but fell to Swanville 62-27 on Feb. 28. “We’d set a goal of 15 regular-season wins,” said head coach Jonathan Nelson. “But the girls faced a lot of adversity this season, and handled it with class. “Highlights included big wins over Mora on Dec. 3 and Braham on Jan. 10, both local rivals. We struggled with Rush City and Pine City but competed with every other team in the GRC. Our most exciting game was our 60-58 win over East Central on Dec. 7. Ninth grader Ailee Fratzke got a pass from senior Maizy Burk for the winning basket at the buzzer.” Last season Ogilvie finished at 11-17, sixth in the GRC and seventh in the subsection. They defeated Hinckley-Finlayson in the first round of Section playoffs but later fell to East Central. Younger players are ready to contend for varsity spots, according to Nelson. “Our junior varsity team went 16-5, and those girls are used to winning. We have a lot of youth on the team and the experience they

CONSERVATION OPERATIONS March 5, 2019 The following Minnesota Department of Natural Resources conservation officer weekly reports explain the activities performed by Division of Enforcement personnel in protecting Minnesota’s natural resources through effective law enforcement and education. Provided by the MN DNR on March 5, 2019. Mora: Conservation Officer Mike Krauel spent the week working ice anglers and snowmobile activity. Krauel would like to remind anglers that the shelter removal deadline is fast approaching and ice conditions are getting worse with the heavy snowfalls. Remember to make plans to have your ice shelter removed by the deadline. Enforcement action was taken for no shelter license, no registration, possession of marijuana, and spearing an illegal-length northern pike on a special regulation lake. Pine City: Conservation officer Eugene Wynn worked angling and snowmobile enforcement during the week. He attended training at Camp Ripley and answered questions about the upcoming ﬁshing season endings and ice shelter removal dates.

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gained this season bodes well for the future. Moving forward, the biggest challenge will be for our young talent to grow up quickly next season; they’ll be thrown into the mix immediately.” Nelson said that the four seniors on the Lions team are the core that turned the program around. “It was great to watch Lilly Lee and Maizy Burk break the 1,000-point barrier early in the season,” he said. “Maizy and Lilly started as Lions for most of their careers, and Emma Vogel was a mainstay in the post position for the past two or three seasons. Melissa Bartel saw limited playing time but had a great attitude every day in practice and continued to grow throughout her career. “Next season we look to juniors Annika Berg and Maddie Chidester as leaders. They’ll have big shoes to fill, but with a great supporting cast around them we should find success again next year.” Next season starts now for the Lions, Nelson said. “We’ll work with our young players to get them prepared for the challenges ahead. We hope to go to a couple of camps to give the girls an opportunity to compete in the off-season, and help them grow individually and as a team. “The girls gave their best effort each night. There was no question about their effort or their heart. There’s great excitement surrounding our program, and I believe next season will be the best Ogilvie has seen in more than a decade.”

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The Kanabec County Women, Infants and Children nutrition program is excited to be launching the new WIC card to its local participants on March 11. The Minnesota WIC card will replace paper vouchers making the grocery shopping experience much quicker than it was previously. One of the big advantages to having the WIC card will be the flexibility to buy the items needed; not all the items at once. The card will be simpler to use since the benefits for the whole family are on one card. Kanabec County WIC participants have already prepared for this transition by downloading the free MY Minnesota WIC App to their smartphones. The app keeps each family updated with current benefits, future benefits, appointment times and a food finder that identifies WIC allowed foods at the store. The WIC staff can assist any family who would like to participate in WIC. More information about eligibility and program details can be found online at www.health.state.mn.us/people/wic. Women, Infants and Children is a nutrition program that helps families eat well and stay healthy. The program offers nutrition information, healthy foods, referrals to other health or community programs and breastfeeding support. WIC is for any eligible pregnant or postpartum women, infants and children up to age 5. For more information about the WIC program call Diana, Ellie or Maria at 320-679-6329.

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School collects bids for Trailview elementary expansion

went that the project planss w en e nt to off tthe building. he b uild din ing. night, the printer on Monday ni igh ght, t, The school board approved Th he scho hool b oard appro oved Jan. 25, and numerous ques- th Oct. the e design desi de s gn and d layout layou out on O ct. 1. T e expansion The xpansion of M Mora’s ora ora’ tions ns from om contractors contracto have A request was est fo for bids for biid ds w as rreleased elea el ease ea sed se ed Trailview Tra ailview lview School took took one ste step been received in subsequent on Tuesday, Jan. 19. B Bids will be closser er with w h the Jan Jan.. 19 rel release eas closer days. He estimated that 20 to accepted until 1 p.m. p.m on Thursrequest req est for bi b dss by M of a request bids Mora 30 contractors on actors will at attend a day afte afternoon, Feb. F 18, in 15 Scho ool District 332. 33 Bids re- pre-bid meeting scheduled for categories: site wo 3 School work, ork, concrete, ceive ed will be opened open op on Feb. 3 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 2 at Trail- masonry, general construction, ceived an nd approved ppro ro ed db bid bids will be an- view. 18 and i roofi fing, aluminum l i windows, nounced noun nced on Feb. 25. IIn May 2015, voters approved roved fl flooring, oor ooring, acoustical ceilings, 2 YEARS *Kanabec County At the school t scho ool ol board meeting a $19.7 $19.7 million bond referendum nd ndum m food service equipment, q painton Th hursday day y evening, evening Jan. Jan 28, 28 Thursday for the th 57 57,500 500 squ uare foot expan expa expansquare protection, ing ing, fire fi re prote ection plumbing ection, Co t $69 00 Kanabec County $69.00 Ow and Out of heard County members memb bers saw a prepre$46.00 sion to t Trailview ffor or grades d K K-2, 2, 2 and d heating, h heating ti ventilation, test OutFairview of County sentati tion by y Brandon Keller- which will replace sentation ace balance,, and electrical. and$87.00 balance mann from Duluth-based en- Elementary. The addition fea ea afea“W We’ e ve e rreceived e eived inqu ec qu uir i ie iess on “We’ve inquiries gineeri ing fi firrm Foster, Jacobs, tures a new gineering w gym, an expa and nded d mo expanded ore tthan h n ha ha half l o lf hos ose e ca cate t gote go o more off th those categoand Joh ohnson n. Kellerm rrm rman m nn, the cafeteria, a Johnson. Kellermann, nd a two-s story yc l ss la ss-- ri and two-story classies ffrom ro om bi b dd der e s, s ” Ke K ell lller erma mann ma nn ries bidders,” Kellermann senior proje ect m anag an age ag er, said room project manager, ma dd ddit dit itio io ion on on tthe he en orrth th sid ide id e sa addition north side said. “I’ve noticed aid id. d. “I “ I’v ’ve ’v e no otice ed questions BY SCOTT MCKINNEY NEWS@MORAMINN.COM

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Blood vessels, bones: What really happens to our bodies as we age?

t’s difficult to know how to react at an “older age” because we have never been this old before. However, we can always ask questions. The following three issues are common to the aging process. Hopefully these provide help on topics that are sometimes hard to address. Why am I having trouble reaching my top shelves?

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Doctors tell us that age makes your blood vessels more fragile, and so does tissue damage due to sun exposure (as if we needed another reminder to wear sunscreen). Blood thinners like baby aspirin, which many doctors prescribe for older patients to take daily, can also make the vessels even more vulnerable. So you’ll not only bruise more easily, the spots will appear to be even dark-

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FORECLOSURES

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: December 21, 2012 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $162,418.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Joshua A. Hall, a married man MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., a Delaware corporation, as nominee for Guaranteed Rate, Inc., a Delaware corporation DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Recorded on January 10, 2013 as Document Number 245307 in the Office of the County Recorder of Kanabec County, Minnesota. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. by assignment recorded on August 6, 2014 as Document Number 250411 in the Office of the County Recorder of Kanabec County, Minnesota. LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: The South Half of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 28, Township 41, Range 24, Kanabec County, Minnesota. STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 2861 HARBOR STREET, MORA, MN 55051 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Kanabec County, Minnesota. THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $196,824.11 TRANSACTION AGENT: None NAME OF MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR: Guaranteed Rate, Inc., a Delaware corporation RESIDENTIAL SERVICER: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. TAX PARCEL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 08-01340-00 TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: None THAT no action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt then remaining secured by such mortgage, or any part thereof, or, if the action or proceeding has been instituted, that the same has been discontinued, or that an execution upon the judgment rendered therein has been returned unsatisfied, in whole or in part. 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: March 27, 2019 at 10:00 AM. PLACE OF SALE: Kanabec County Sheriff’s Office, 18 North Vine Street, Suite 143, Mora, Minnesota. 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), their personal representatives or assigns is six (6) months from the date of sale. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: Unless said mortgage is reinstated or the property redeemed, or unless the time for redemption is reduced by judicial order, you must vacate the premises by 11:59 p.m. on September 27, 2019. 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. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None Dated: January 24, 2019 WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Mortgagee TROTT LAW, P.C. N. Kibongni Fondungallah, Esq. Samuel R. Coleman, Esq. *Corbin C. Smith, Esq.* Attorneys for Mortgagee

The Academy Professional Building 25 Dale Street North St. Paul, MN 55102 (651) 209-9760 (15-0206-FC04) THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Kanabec County Times Jan. 31, Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28, March 7, 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: September 14, 2017 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $168,523.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Eric J. Hoppe and Breanne E. Hoppe, husband and wife MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. MIN#: 1003763-0002807541-2 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON THE MORTGAGE: Broker Solutions, Inc. dba New American Funding SERVICER: New American Funding DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Filed September 25, 2017, Kanabec County Recorder, as Document Number 260837 ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Broker Solutions, Inc. dba New American Funding LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: The South 1/2 of the SW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 Section 3 Town 38 Range 23 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1552 Plum St, Grasston, MN 55030 PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 06.00140.20 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Kanabec THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $172,128.12 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: March 21, 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 March 21, 2020, or the next business day if March 21, 2020, falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. Dated: January 28, 2019 Broker Solutions, Inc. dba New American Funding Assignee of Mortgagee SHAPIRO & ZIELKE, LLP 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 19-110715 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR Published in the Kanabec County Times Jan. 31, Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28, March 7, 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: June 17, 2011 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $158,230.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Michael A. Smith, a married man MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. MIN#: 1000360-0000431298-5 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON THE MORTGAGE: iFreedom Direct Corporation SERVICER: Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Filed June 22, 2011, Kanabec County Recorder, as Document Number 239796, thereafter modified by Loan Modification Agreement recorded August 1, 2014 as Document Number 250382; thereafter modified by Loan Modification Agreement recorded on September 23, 2015 as Document Number 254030. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Bank of America, N.A. successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing LP; Thereafter assigned to Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC. LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: The West 1150 feet of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (W 1150’ of NW 1/4 of NW1/4) of Section Eleven (11), Township Thirty-nine (39), Range Twenty-three (23) EXCEPT: All that part of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (NW1/4 of NW1/4) of Section Eleven (11), Township Thirty-nine (39), Range Twenty-three (23), bounded by the following described lines: Beginning at the Northwest corner of said Section 11, thence South 00 degrees, 00 minutes East 1000.0 feet on and along the West line of said Section 11, thence North 57 degrees 40 minutes East 300.0 feet, thence North 66 degrees 48 minutes East 333.3 feet, thence North 36 degrees 16 minutes East 327.5 feet, thence North 55 degrees 58 minutes East, 288.0 feet, thence North 27 degrees 44 minutes East, 185 feet, thence North 05 degrees 27 minutes East 135.9 feet to a point on the North line of said Section 11, thence South 89 degrees 10 minutes West, 1091.3 feet on and along said North Section line to the Northwest corner thereof and the point of beginning. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2076 Quail St, Mora, MN 55051 PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 04.00740.30 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Kanabec THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $186,257.56 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: April 11, 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 October 11, 2019, or the next business day if October 11, 2019 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. Dated: February 12, 2019 CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC Assignee of Mortgagee SHAPIRO & ZIELKE, LLP 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 15-100306 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR Published in the Kanabec County Times Feb. 21, 28, March 7, 14, 21, 28, 2019 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default has occurred in the conditions of the mortgage given by George Vedder, as mortgagor to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc (“MERS”) as nominee for Countrywide Bank, N.A., the lender and mortgage originator as stated on the mortgage, dated October 20, 2005, and recorded November 7, 2005, as Kanabec County Recorder doc 216071; Assigned to The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York, as Successor Trusteee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Trustee on Behalf of the Certificate Holders of The CWHEQ, Inc., CWHEQ Revolving Home Equity Loan Trust, Series 2005-M by Recorder’s document 254858, recorded 12/23/2015. Assigned to 2005 Residential Trust 3-1 by Recorder’s document 260865, recorded 9/28/2017. Assigned to 2005 Residential Trust 3-2 by Recorder’s document 260866, recorded 9/28/2017; original principal amount: $75,000.00. Transaction agent: None. Mortgage servicer: FCI Lender Services, Inc The amount due, including taxes paid by the mortgagee, as of February 1, 2019, is $93,716.38. The mortgaged property, located in Kanabec County, is described as: Address: 2322 200th Ave, Mora, MN 55051-7230 Tax ID: 04.00640.00 Legal: That part of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4 of SW 1/4) of Section Eight (8), Township Thirty-nine (39), Range Twenty-three (23), of Kanabec County, Minnesota, described as follows: Beginning at a point where the East line of said tract intersects the North right of way line of County Road lying along the South of said property, thence running North along the East line of said tract a distance of 369 feet, thence running West parallel to the South line of said tract a distance of 354 feet, thence running South parallel to the East line of said tract a distance of 369 feet, more or less, to the North right of way line of said County Road, thence running East along the North right of way line of said County Road a distance of 354 feet to the point of beginning, said tract consisting of three (3) acres, more or less, and being a part of the SW 1/4 of SW 1/4, Section 8, Township 39, Range 23. No action has been instituted to recover any part of the debt secured by the mortgage. Mortgagee has complied with all notice and acceleration requirements of the mortgage and the law. Pursuant to the power of sale contained in the mortgage, this property will be sold by the county Sheriff to pay the debt it secures, taxes actually paid by the mortgagee, and expenses allowed by law on April 17, 2019, at 10:00 a.m., at the Kanabec County Sheriff’s Office, 18 N Vine St, Suite 143, Mora, MN 55051. The time allowed by law for redemption by the mortgagor(s), or the mortgagor’s personal representatives or assigns is Six (6) Months from the date of the sale. The mortgagor (borrower) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under Minn Stat 580.30 or the property redeemed under Minn Stat 580.23 by 11:59 p.m. on October 17, 2019, or on the next business day if that day is 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 FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. 2005 RESIDENTIAL TRUST 3-2

Leonard V. Crowley Attorney for Mortgage Holder 222 So 9th St, STE 1600 Minneapolis, MN 55402 612-332-7290 Atty. Reg. No. 13434x Published in the Kanabec County Times Feb. 28, March 7, 14, 21, 28, April 4, 2019

200 Burnsville, MN 55337 (952) 831-4060 16-103264 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR Published in the Kanabec County Times Feb. 28, March 7, 14, 21, 28, April 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: April 12, 2013 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $126,172.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Timothy A. Jackson and Angelina M. Jackson, husband and wife MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. MIN#: 100411720195201003 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON THE MORTGAGE: Florida Capital Bank, N.A. dba Florida Capital Bank Mortgage SERVICER: PennyMac Loan Services, LLC DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Filed April 22, 2013, Kanabec County Recorder, as Document Number 246280 ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: PennyMac Loan Services, LLC LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: East Half of Southwest Quarter of Southwest Quarter, Section 35, Township 42, Range 22 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 3016 330th Ave, Hinckley, MN 55037 PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 11.01470.00 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Kanabec THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $114,117.65 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: April 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 October 18, 2019, or the next business day if October 18, 2019, 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: February 25, 2019 PennyMac Loan Services, LLC Assignee of Mortgagee SHAPIRO & ZIELKE, LLP 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

PROBATE

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF KANABEC DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No. 33-PR-18-34 Estate of: James H. McCarty aka James Howard McCarty Decedent. NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notlce is given that an application for informal probate of the Decendent’s will dated __, and codicil(s) to the will, dated December 11, 2013, and separate writing(s) under Minn. Stat. 524.2-513 dated NA (“Will”), has been filed with the Registrar. The application has been granted. Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed Michael J. McCarty, whose address is 8 Oak Hill Court, Sartell, MN 56377 as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Unless objections are filed with the Court (pursuant to Minn. Stat. 524.3-607) and the Court otherwise orders, the personal representative has full power to administer the Estate including, after 30 days from the issuance of letters, to power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate. Any objections to the probate of the will or appointment of the Personal Representative must be filed with this court and will be heard by the Court after the filing of an appropriate petition and proper notice of hearing. Notice is also given that (subject to Minnesota Statutes section 524.3801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: September 10, 2018 Sharon Schubert Registrar/Court Administrator Filed in District Court State of Minnesota Dated: Sept. 10, 2018 Published in the Kanabec County Times March 7, 14, 2019

NOTICES

HILLMAN TOWNSHIP ANNUAL MEETING Notice is hereby given that Hillman Township, Kanabec County, Minnesota, will hold its Annual Meeting on Tuesday, March 12, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. in the Hillman Town Hall. 2019 Hillman Township meeting schedule is as follows at 7:00 p.m. in the Hillman Town Hall: Monthly meetings: February 19, 2019, 7:00 p.m. Board of Audit and monthly meeting March 12, 2019, 7:00 p.m. Annual Meeting, or in case of snow, March 14, 2019 March 19, 2019, 7:00 p.m. Board Meeting April 16, 2019, 5:00 p.m.- Board of Equalization Meeting and monthly Board Meeting to follow May 21, 2019, 7:00 p.m. - Board Meeting June 18, 2019, 7:00 p.m. - Board Meeting July 16, 2019, 7:00 p.m. - Board Meeting August 20, 2019, 7:00 p.m. Board Meeting September 17, 2019, 7:00 p.m. Board Meeting October 15, 2019, 7:00 p.m. Board Meeting November 19, 2019, 7:00 p.m. Board Meeting December 10, 2019, 7:00 p.m. Board Meeting January 21, 2020, 7:00 p.m. Annual Organizational Meeting with Board Meeting to Follow Published in the Kanabec County Times Feb. 28, March 7, 2019

SEE PUBLIC NOTICES, PAGE 17

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Geraldine E. Grace Geraldine Ellen Grace (Ploof), of Mora, died unexpectedly of natural causes on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019, at her home. She was 80 years old. She was born in Minnea apolis on Nov. 16, 1938, to F Frank and Signe Ploof. She llived and attended school in tthe Minneapolis area until h her graduation from North H High School in 1956. While in high school, sshe belonged to an all girl’s g group called The Jugs (Just U Us Girls). She remained c close to these girls her e entire life having frequent g get-togethers as well as ttaking many vacations ttogether. After graduation, she met the love of her life, Ronald Grace of Ogilvie at Hillcrest Resort on Ann Lake, a resort Ron’s parents owned. They were united in marriage on March 22, 1957. After their marriage, they purchased the Varner poultry farm north of Ogilvie and raised broilers for approximately five years. It was during this time that their two oldest children, Vikki and Chris, were born. In 1963, her husband volunteered for active duty in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Fort Riley, Kansas. Their third child, Wendy, was born there. The family moved to Fort Greely, Alaska in 1965 where they lived for two and a half years. While living in Fort Greely, she hosted a television show called, The Focus Show, which was a weekly talk show about life in Fort Greely. She also enjoyed hunting, fishing and the great outdoors while living in Alaska. While living there, their fourth child, Teri, was born. The family moved to Fort Benning, Georgia in 1967 while her husband was serving a tour of duty in Vietnam. She volunteered as a nurse’s aide at several

military posts while her husband was serving. After her husband left the service in 1973, the family bought a grocery store and moved back to Ogilvie. She worked side by side with her husband at the grocery store until 1983. After they closed the store, she went to work, as a receptionist, for the law office of Algren and Bangma. She worked there for approximately 15 years retiring in 1998. During this time, they sold their store in Ogilvie and bought a house north of Mora, where her husband still resides. After she retired, she enjoyed traveling with her husband, children and grandchildren all over the world. In 2002, while on vacation in Arkansas, she and her husband purchased a small cabin in Higden on Greers Ferry Lake which she enjoyed decorating. They spent a lot of time there enjoying lake life. She enjoyed reading, traveling, taking long walks, playing Words With Friends on her Kindle, watching and attending games in the new stadium of her beloved Minnesota Vikings with her son and grandson, and a good glass of wine. She also enjoyed spending as much time as possible with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was active in her church her entire life. She was preceded in death by her parents and sonin-law, David. She is survived by husband, Ron; brother, Craig (Pat) Ploof of Zimmerman; children, Vikki (Kevin) Fore of Mora, Chris (Sharon) Grace of Ogilvie, Wendy Lilienthal of Cambridge and Teri Grace of Isanti; 10 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and other relatives. A celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 6, 2019, at Grace Lutheran Church in Mora. There will be a gathering one hour prior to the service at the church. A luncheon will be served in the fellowship hall following the service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Grace Lutheran Church located at 301 Forest Ave. E. Mora, MN on her behalf.

NAMES IN THE NEWS Tiffany Stevens of Ogilvie, has been named to Hamline University College of Liberal Arts Dean’s List for the fall 2018 semester. The following students have been named to the Academic Honor List (Dean’s List) for the past fall semester at Minnesota State University, Mankato: Molly Schumacher of Mora, Senior, Honor List, Music and Music Education. Mai Shor Xiong of Ogilvie, Senior, Honor List, Communication Studies. Sophomore, Jordin Klar of Ogilvie, has been named to the 2018 fall semester Dean’s List at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities with studies in the College of Liberal Arts. The following local students were placed on the 2018-19 first semester Dean’s Honor List at Concordia College, Moorhead, Minnesota: Hannah Strelow, a senior from Mora. Her parents are David and Cheryl Strelow. Sarah Anderson, a senior from Ogilvie. Her parents are David and Paula Anderson. Jared Torgeson, a senior from Ogilvie.

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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Dated: January 2, 2019 THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. YOU ARE NOTIFIED THAT: 1. Default has occurred in the conditions of the Mortgage dated March 8, 2018, executed by Tyler Rubin and Kristin Rubin, husband and wife, as Mortgagor(s) to Neighborhood National Bank, as Mortgagee, and filed for record March 13, 2018, as Document No. 262299, in the Office of the County Recorder of Kanabec County, Minnesota. The land described in the Mortgage is not registered land. 2. The Mortgage has been assigned as follows: None. 3. The original principal amount secured by the Mortgage was Three Hundred Sixteen Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($316,000.00). 4. No action or proceeding at law is now pending to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage, or any part thereof. 5. The holder of the Mortgage has complied with all conditions precedent to acceleration of the debt secured by the Mortgage and foreclosure of the Mortgage, and all notice and other requirements of applicable statutes. 6. At the date of this notice the amount due on the Mortgage, and taxes, if any paid by the holder of the Mortgage is Ninety-Four Thousand Six Hundred Forty-One and 61/100 Dollars ($94,641.61). 7. Pursuant to the power of sale in the Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreclosed, and the land described as follows: The South 330 feet of the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (SW ¼ of NW ¼) of Section 14, Township 40, Range 24, Kanabec County, Minnesota. Physical Address: 2552 Keystone Street, Mora, MN 55051 Parcel ID Number: 10.01005.30 will be sold by the County Sheriff of Kanabec County, Minnesota, at public auction on February 28, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. at the Kanabec County Sheriff’s Office at 18 North Vine Street, Mora, MN 55051. 8. The time allowed by law for redemption by Mortgagor(s) or Mortgagor’s personal representatives or assigns is twelve (12) months after the date of sale. 9. If this is an owner occupied

single-family dwelling, the premises must be vacated by February 28, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. 10. THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. 11. THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Neighborhood National Bank MORTGAGEE OR ASSIGNEE OF MORTGAGE Attorney for Mortgagee or Assignee of Mortgage: D. Sherwood McKinnis, I.D. No. 176898 McKinnis & Doom, P.A. 200 - 3rd Avenue NE, Suite 300 Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 552-7777 Published in the Kanabec County Times Jan, 10, 17, 24, 31, Feb. 7, 14, March 7, 2019 NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Pursuant to the provisions of Minnesota Statutes 580.07, the above referenced sale scheduled for February 28, 2019, at 10:00 a.m., has been postponed to March 28, 2019, at 10:00 a.m., and will be held at the Kanabec County Sheriff’s Office at 18 North Vine Street, Mora, MN 55051. Unless the mortgage is reinstated under Minnesota Statute 580.30 or the property is redeemed under Minnesota Statute 580.23 the property must be vacated by March 28, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. If this date falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, the date to vacate will be next business day at 11:59 p.m. THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Dated: February 27, 2019 Neighborhood National Bank MORTGAGEE OR ASSIGNEE OF MORTGAGE Attorney for Mortgagee or Assignee of Mortgage: D. Sherwood McKinnis, I.D. No. 176898 McKinnis & Doom, P.A. 200 - 3rd Avenue NE, Suite 300

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NOTICES STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF KANABEC DISTRICT COURT TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Other Civil: Quiet Title Court File No. 33-CV-19-48 Print Mail Now, LLC, a Minnesota Limited Liability Company, Plaintiff, v. Country Lake Foods, Inc., an inactive Minnesota Corporation; and Land O’ Lakes, Inc., a Minnesota Cooperative, SUMMONS IN ACTION TO QUIET TITLE AND ALL OTHER PERSONS, WHETHER KNOWN OR UNKNOWN, CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, INTEREST OR LIEN IN THE REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN, Defendants. THIS SUMMONS IS DIRECTED TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS. 1. YOU ARE BEING SUED. The Plaintiff has started a lawsuit against you. The Plaintiff’s Complaint against you is attached to this Summons. Do not throw these papers away. They are official papers that affect your rights. You must respond to this lawsuit even though it may not yet be filed with the court and there may be no court file number on this Summons. 2. YOU MUST REPLY WITHIN 20 DAYS TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. You must give or mail to the person who signed this Summons a written response called an Answer within 20 days of the date on which you received this Summons. You must send a copy of your Answer to the person who signed this summons located at: John M. Cabak CABAK LAW, LLC 243 Main Street S Pine City, MN 55063 3. YOU MUST RESPOND TO EACH CLAIM. The Answer is your written response to the Plaintiff’s Complaint. In your Answer you must state whether you agree or disagree with each paragraph of the Complaint. If you believe the Plaintiff should not be given everything asked for in the Complaint, you must say so in your Answer. 4. YOU WILL LOSE YOUR CASE IF YOU DO NOT SEND A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO THE COMPLAINT

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NOTICE OF NO PERSONAL CLAIM. Pursuant to Minn. Stat. §557.03, the Plaintiff hereby gives notice that no personal claim is being made against any of the Defendants. However, if Defendants unreasonably defend the action, Plaintiff is requesting an order of the court directing that the Defendants shall pay costs and attorney fees to Plaintiff. Dated: February 13, 2019 CABAK LAW, LLC John M. Cabak Attorney for Plaintiff 243 Main Street S Pine City, MN 55063 (320) 629-2529 Attorney Reg. #0388929 Published in the Kanabec County Times Feb. 28, March 7, 14, 2019 HAYBROOK ELECTION The Haybrook Township will have election hours on March 12, 2019, from 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the town hall. Respectfully submitted Chris Eggert Clerk Published in the Kanabec County Times Feb. 28, March, 7, 2019 SOUTHFORK TOWNSHIP ELECTION AND ANNUAL MEETING Notice is hereby given to Southfork Township residents that the Township election will be held on Tuesday, March 12th, 2019, at the Town Hall located at the corner of 130th Ave. and Delta Street. The polls will be open from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. to elect one supervisor for a three-year term and one treasurer for a two-year term. The Annual Town meeting will be held following the election. Jen Teigen, Clerk Published in the Kanabec County Times Feb. 28, March 7, 2019 OFFICIAL NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING/ELECTION The 83rd Annual Meeting of East Central Energy (ECE) will be held Thursday, April 11, 2019, at the Braham Event Center, 655 8th St. SW, Braham, MN, 55006 and via live video at ECE’s Superior Operations Center, 3617 E. Baumgartner Road, Superior, WI 54880. Registration begins at 5 p.m. at both locations. The meeting begins at 6 p.m. The purpose of the annual meeting is to review the 2018 activities of the cooperative and to announce results of director elections. ECE is an equal opportunity provider and employer. East Central Energy

Board of Directors Secretary-Treasurer Linda Laitala Published in the Kanabec County Times March 7, 2019

ECRDC GRANT APPLICATION Notice is hereby given that the East Central Regional Development Commission (ECRDC) d/b/a the East Central Regional Transportation Coordinating Council (ECRTCC) intends to apply for a MnDOT Phase 2 Implementation Grant. The goal of the ECRTCC is to formalize and increase coordination between providers and service agencies that will result in an effective system of transportation options, providing customers easier access to services that meet their travel needs. The ECRTCC will be responsible for coordinating transportation services through a network of existing public, private and non-profit transportation providers. For additional information please contact Robert Voss at robert. voss@ecrdc.org or (320) 679-4065. Published in the Kanabec County Times March 7, 2019

HILLMAN TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION The Hillman Township Planning Commission will meet on Monday, March 18th, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at the Hillman Township Townhall. The purpose is to review a conditional use permit application for Dale and Sheri Roeschlein for a scrapbooking/ crafting retreat. Call Dale Voge, Zoning Administrator with questions at 320-679-1705. Published in the Kanabec County Times March 7, 2019

POMROY TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING AND REGULAR MEETING DATE CHANGES The Pomroy Township Board of Supervisors will hold a Special Meeting on Thursday, March 14, 2019, to canvass the results of the Town Election. The Board of Supervisors has rescheduled its March and April regular meeting dates from the 3rd Thursday of the month to the 2nd Thursday as follows: Thursday, March 14, 2019 and Thursday, April 11, 2019 at 7 p.m. These meetings will be held at the Pomroy Town Hall, 3047 – 320th Avenue, Brook Park, MN 55007. Submitted by Diana M. Rankin, Clerk Published in the Kanabec County Times March 7, 14, 2019

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Doris Ann Dahlberg, of Mora, died on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019, at St. Clare Living Community of Mora. She was 85 ½ years old. She was born Oct. 9, 1933, in Springfield, to Alfred a and Esther (Wendt) Renner. T They lived on the family ffarm in Springfield until sshe was 7 years old. The ffamily then moved to a farm iin Brunswick. She attended L Lewis Lake Country School n near Brunswick until the ffamily moved to a farm n north of Ann Lake where sshe attended Riverside C Country School. She attende ed Ogilvie High School for a approximately two years. A At age 16, she moved to the Twin Cities for employment as a nanny and housekeeper. She was united in marriage to Chester Dahlberg Jr. at Camp Rucker Army Chapel, Alabama in 1951. After her husband’s discharge from the U.S. Army, they moved back to Minnesota to a farm northwest of Ann Lake in rural Ogilvie. To this union, five children were born. She built new homes with her husband, doing much of the labor themselves, and moved to these homes several times during their marriage. They were married for 47 years until her husband’s death in 1998. She enjoyed sewing, fabric arts and quilting. She also enjoyed traveling, dancing and listening to music. She was mainly a homemaker, but also worked shortly at various employments during her life including farm work, sewing factory, plastics factory and National Tea Grocery Store’s meat department. She was preceded in death by husband, Chester; her parents; three brothers-in-law; one sister-in-law; two nieces and one nephew. She is survived by daughters, Susan (Daniel) Drury of Foreston and Peggy (John) Dale of Zimmerman; sons, Bill Dahlberg of Mora, Jim (America) Dahlberg of Ogilvie and David (Wendy) Dahlberg of Hinckley; sister, Alice Sogn of Mora; sister-in-law, Leona Carlson of Mora and many grandchildren, step-grandchildren, great-grandchildren, step-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. A funeral service was held on Tuesday, March 5, 2019, at Zion Lutheran Church in Mora with Rev. Anthony Cloose. Burial was in the Graceland Cemetery in Ogilvie. Arrangements by Akkerman-Ingebrand Funeral Home of Mora. Condolences may be posted at www. aifuneralhome.com.

Joyce Alice Eeg, of Aitkin, died Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019, at Riverwood Health Care Center in Aitkin. She was 90 years old. She was born Oct. 13, 1928, in Mora to Eric and B Bertha (Pottratz) Loken. S She grew up and attended sschool in Mora. She was u united in marriage to Einar E Eeg on Sept. 7, 1947, in Minn neapolis. She enjoyed golfing, flowe er gardening and reading, a and was a member of Golde en Valley Country Club. She was preceded in death b by husband, Einar Eeg iin 1994; brother, Donald L Loken; sister, Lorraine Lok ken and parents, Eric and Bertha (Pottratz) Loken. She is survived by son, Arvey (Marlene) Eeg of Vonore, Tennesee; daughter, Christine Jo (Jeffrey) Struwve of Aitkin; brother, Clark Loken of Mora; grandchildren, Jessica Partain-Merriman, Phillip Merriman, Jr. and Garth Merriman; great-grandchildren, Brody Merriman and Calvin Partain and many other relatives and friends. A gathering of friends and family was held Wednesday, March 6, 2019, at Sorensen-Root-Thompson Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Aitkin. Burial in Ft. Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis. Arrangements by Sorensen-Root-Thompson Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Aitkin, www. srtfuneral.com.

Margie B. Lemke of Mora died on Sunday, March 3, 2019, at the Eastwood Senior Living Facility in Mora. She was 87 years old. She was born July 18, 1931 in Howard Lake to Rueb ben and Ruth (Davis) Diers. S She was baptized on Aug. 116, 1931 and confirmed on M March 25, 1945 at St. James L Lutheran Church in Howa ard Lake. Her confirmation v verse was, “We are bought w with a price; therefore g glorify God in your body a and in your spirit which are G God’s.” (1 Corinthians 6:20) W When she was 2 years old, h her mother passed away a and her grandparents, Alb bert and Linda Diers, loved and raised her. She attended St. James Lutheran Parochial School through the eighth grade and graduated from Howard Lake High School on June 1, 1949. She was united in marriage to the love of her life, Gordon Lemke, on June 13, 1950. In August 1951 when daughter Nancy was born, she was the joy of Margie’s life. She worked for Armour and Company for 10 years and later for Honeywell. She also worked part-time for Spring Vale Mutual Insurance Company for her son-in-law, Gary. She and her husband purchased a farm at Rogers, in 1960 and in 1976 moved to a farm northwest of Mora. In 1980 her husband retired and they devoted their time to raising beef cattle and farming. In 1989 they moved to a small farm in Comfort Township just south of Mora and built their dream retirement home. Later she moved to Foley, where her husband resided in memory care so that she could spend time with him every day. She was very active at Zion Lutheran Church and for a short time served on the Church Council. Her faith in Jesus Christ was important. Bible reading and prayer were an important part of her daily routine. She was an amazing seamstress making clothing for herself and her daughter. She made draperies for many people and her church. Later she started quilting and made beautiful quilts, wall hangings and table runners. Her first quilt won a ribbon at the Minnesota State Fair. She also began scrapbooking and has left her family with many beautifully done albums chronicling her and her family’s life. She was preceded in death by husband, Gordon; parents, Rueben and Ruth Diers; grandparents, Albert and Linda Diers and Charlie and Elizabeth Davis and son-in-law, Paul Spehar. She is survived by daughter, Nancy (Gary) Sobas of Mora; grandchildren, Katie (Sean) McGarrity of Minnetonka, Jennie (Adam) Forrestal of Duluth and Brian (Sarah) Sobas of Shenzhen, China; grandchildren, Logan, Elisha and Emma Grace; brother, Harlan Diers; sister-in-law, Elaine Chouinard and nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March. 9, 2019, at Zion Lutheran Church, 401 South Highway 65, Mora, Minnesota with visitation beginning at 9:30 a.m. Rev. Tony Cloose will officiate. Burial will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 4 at the Howard Lake Cemetery. Arrangements by Ingebrand Funeral Homes.

Dorothy R. (Strom) Jacobson Dorothy Ruth (Strom) Jacobson of Fridley, formerly of Mora, died peacefully with family around her on Friday, Feb. 22, 2019. She was 90 years old. She was a retired pediatrric nurse at Unity Hospital. S She was a life member and c chaplain for the Fridley V VFW and Fridley American L Legion Auxiliaries and the h historian for the WWII 96th IInfantry Division. The family would like to tthank Landmark of Fridley, A Allina Hospice and Kim C. ffor the wonderful care she rreceived during hospice. She was preceded in death b by parents, Walter Strom a and Genevieve Campbell; loving husband of 46 years, Gerald; grandson, Justin Johnson; brother, Robert Strom; nephew, Leroy Salmonson and niece, Ann Wessel. She is survived by daughters, Beverly (Kevin) Herkenratt, Susan (Michael) Schornak and Janet (Paul) Kleeberg; grandchildren, Jeremiah (Kelsey) Johnson, Joseph (Rachel) Johnson, Joseph Herkenratt, Jacob (Morgan) Schornak, Peter (Taylor) Szornak and Rachel Schornak; step-granddaughter, Katie (Kyle) Schlesser; six great-grandchildren; brothers, Roger (Joyce) Strom, Willard (Barbara) Strom and Clifford (Cheryl) Strom; sister, Myrtle Strom; sister-in-law, Patricia Strom; former son-in-law, Dan Johnson and many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 7, 2019, at St. Philips Lutheran Church, 6180 Hwy. 65, Fridley, with visitation at 10 a.m. Memorials preferred to the 96th Infantry Division Association Heritage Fund, Fridley Veterans of Foreign Wars and Fridley American Legion. Arrangements by Miller Funeral Home, www.millerfuneralhome.com.

John B. Vander Horck John B. Vander Horck died peacefully on Wednesday, Feb.13, 2019, at home in Mora. He was 68 years old. He was born to Karl and Kay (Sauser) Vander Horck iin Minneapolis, on Father’s D Day, June 18, 1950. He grew u up in Minneapolis, Falcon H Heights and South Bend, IIndiana. He graduated from D Duluth East High School in 11968. He received a Bachelor o of Arts in Humanities from tthe University of Minnesota iin 1972. In 1981 he was united in m marriage to Kathy Richa ardson in Minneapolis. T Together they raised three c children, Chris, Abbie and Steven. He married Barbara DeFelice in 2009. He was a talented musician, playing the French horn, upright bass and guitar in high school. He traveled as lead guitarist with musician Cyril Paul in the late ‘60s. He had exceptional wit and intellect. He was an avid reader, loved camping and canoeing in the BWCA. And John B. Vander Horck, if you are reading this, yes, this is, in fact, your obituary. Your family hopes that it passes muster. He was preceded in death by father, Karl; sisters-inlaw, Anita Crews and Toni DeFelice. He is survived by wife, Barbara Vander Horck; mother, Kay Vander Horck; children, Chris (Sarah Reidl), Abbie (Willy Crenshaw) and Steven (Jenny Clifford); granddaughters, Rowan and Linnea Vander Horck; mother of his children, Kathy (Brian) Glascock; siblings, Katie (Bob) Kuettel, Ruth (Phil Glende) Vander Horck, Mark (Carol) Vander Horck, Paul Vander Horck and Lucy (Bryan) Morgan, cousins, nieces and nephew. A memorial service will be held at 12p.m., Saturday, March 16, 2019, at Lakewood Cemetery Chapel, 3600 Hennepin Avenue S., Minneapolis. Visitation begins at 11:30 a.m. Burial and luncheon follow service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Barbara Vander Horck. Arrangements by Dresser-Methven Funeral and Cremation Services.

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What Motivates You? Helping Others? Being Creative? Money? If you answered yes to any of these, this position is for you! Outgoing, responsible and well-spoken person needed to work in advertising with Kanabec Publications and North Star Media which publishes the Isanti-Chisago County Star, Advertiser, Pine City Pioneer, Kanabec County Times and Braham Journal. If you love working with people and like selling, please contact us. Sales experience preferred but will train the right person. Must have current driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Northpost Inc has a part-time position available in our Loctite applications department Day time, 20 hours per week, can work around schedules. Beneﬁts available. To apply, stop in and complete an application, call 320-679-1291 or via email to rryan@northpostinc.com.

SUMMER EMPLOYMENT The City of Mora is seeking summer employees to meet the needs of our city and to preserve the image and public esteem of employment with our organization. Positions available are with the Mora Aquatic Center and the Public Works Department. For more information please visit our website at www.ci.mora.mn.us. You may also pick up an application packet from the kiosk at City Hall located at: 101 Lake St. S, Mora Contact Mandi at m.yoder@cityofmora.com or 320-225-4804 with questions. Positions are open until filled. Applications received by Monday, March 25, 2019, will receive priority consideration. The City of Mora is an equal opportunity employer.

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Mora 2-BDRM twin home, 20105-2 Pine Woods Trail. New August 2018. Very nice with 2-car garage 715-416-1922 or 320-679-3852.

EMAIL CLASSIFIEDS TO frontdesk@moraminn.com

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Refuse Route Drivers

We have added new routes & need more local drivers for our Ramsey Team! We want CDL Drivers that can drive LOCAL routes & be HOME every night. SAFETY focused work environment. STABLE industry=stable work. 52 hrs. average per week. 401(k) match + other great benefits. Over 90% of our drivers come from current employee referrrals!

Apply online at www.WasteConnections.com

Waste Connections is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veterans)

$4,000 SIGN-ON BONUS! $4,000 SIGN-ON BONUS! $4,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!

Forklift Operator

Apply in person at: Milaca Building Center 100 3rd Ave., Milaca

320-983-2132

FULL TIME CUSTOMER SERVICE & ADMINISTRATIVE POSITION Now Hiring Direct Support Professionals

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Meadowbrook 1 & 2 BDRM apartments- Mora, starting at $670 + electric. Available immediately. No smoking, no pets. Contact Denny, 507-269-7639. Mora 2 bedroom apartments starting at $740 plus electric. 320-300-0606.

• Operate forklifts as needed. • Load and unload materials in yard to and from trucks. • Locates materials and supplies by pulling and verifying materials and supplies listed on production orders. • Maintains in process inventory by receiving and opening material and supplies. • Packs material appropriately before loading it for dispatching. • Maintains the yard and warehouses in a neat, clean and orderly condition.

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CITY OF MORA JOB JO ANNOUNCEMENT

Saturday, March 16, 10 a.m. Aitkin/Deerwood MN Auction. Gene & Jeanne Mattson, owners. Located at 27105 Townline Lake Road, Deerwood, MN. Skidsteer, ATVs, boating & related, lawn & garden, trailer, garage & related, firearms & related, items of interest and household & furniture related. In case of inclement weather, the auction will be Sat., March 23, 10 a.m. Janzen Auction. Auctioneers: Bob Janzen, Lic. #01-14; Jeremy Janzen, Lic. #01-10; Dallas Smith, Lic. #01-41; Dan Masloski, #02-111. 218-927-4488 www. janzenauctions.com

DO YOU HAVE

Now Hiring Now Hiring

Send your resume to Annette Krist akrist@moraminn.com KANABEC COUNTY

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$4,000 SIGN-ON BONUS! $4,000 SIGN-ON BONUS! $4,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!

Base plus attractive commission = GREAT OPPORTUNITY. Benefits include: Paid time off, insurance and flexibility.

Please call to discuss this opportunity! (651) 277 - 7777

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Narveson management hiring Full Time position in our Building Maintenance Department for the Villiage at Izatys. Tuesday – Saturday experience and your own basic tools required. Apply at 8478 Par 5 Drive Onamia 320-532-5121.

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$4,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!

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Homes in Hugo, Dellwood, White Bear, Wyoming, North Branch, Harris, Stanchfield, Pine City, Brook Park $250 Sign on Bonus Starting wages range $12.00 to $17.00/hr. Weekend differentials, Overnight differentials Year-end bonus Paid training Medical, Dental, 401(k), Paid Personal Leave We have full-time, part-time, and relief positions available Community Living Options provides 24-hour residential care and supervision to adults and children with intellectual developmental disabilities, mental health and medical challenges. For interview call Polly @ 651-237-1087 or email: Trainer@clomail.com Apply online at CLO-MN.com

The right job will put a smile on you r face. Check out ou r Classified section!

Digital Copy Center & Media Operations This is a perfect opportunity if you: • Have strong customer service & technology skills • Like to work independently • Are detailed oriented • Proficient in Excel & Word

Benefits include: Health insurance, 401k, competitive hourly wage

Send resume to: wweber@moraminn.com

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KANABEC COUNTY TIMES

MARCH 7, 2019 www.moraminn.com

EXPLORE MINNESOTA BIRDING UPDATE

EXCITING TIMES Last week’s most read stories

Spring spurs massive migrations CONTRIBUTED EXPLORE MINNESOTA

The spring migration has begun and a variety of birds are already traveling to and through Minnesota in search of mates and breeding grounds. While it may seem early, birds respond to changes in daylight and other natural occurrences that signal it’s time to move on. In March, huge flocks of snow geese travel overhead in V-formations on their way to breeding grounds in the Artic. Canada geese arriving in Minnesota are quick to find a mate and select the best site to raise their goslings. Look for large groups of geese, ducks and other waterfowl in open water areas, and in lakes with early ice out dates in southern Minnesota. National Wildlife Refuges are also ideal sites to view returning waterfowl. Other migrant birds returning early to claim prime nesting sites include

American robins, Eastern bluebirds, wood ducks, great blue herons, redwinged blackbirds, tree swallows, common grackles, common mergansers, American woodcock, American kestrels and killdeer.

Below are last week’s most read stories on the Kanabec County Times website, www.MoraMinn. com.

DID YOU KNOW? Many people think spring has sprung when they see an American robin. While this is prime time for robin migration, it’s the song of robins that is the real harbinger of spring. In an attempt to establish territory and attract a mate, male robins arrive before the females and become increasingly vocal. When you hear more robins singing (and singing more enthusiastically) then you’ll know spring is just around the corner.

1. Vasaloppet related photo galleries: Photo galleries continue to draw eyes even weeks after the events. Galleries garnered over 900 pageviews last week. 2. Havinne L. Anderson Obituary: Havinne Linay Anderson of Honolulu, Hawaii, died and left life on earth Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019. (190 pageviews) 3. Mora man charged in Henriette Road burglaries: On Jan. 16, a Pine County Sheriff’s Office deputy responded to a report of a burglary at a residence on Henriette Road in Pine County. The property owners said they had last been at the property three days earlier, and when they returned on Jan. 16 they discovered the burglary. (178 pageviews) DANI PORTER BORN

American robin.

HOUSE CLEANING The beginning of March is the best time to prep your bird houses for Eastern bluebirds, and your nesting boxes for wood

ducks. “House cleaning” involves removing all debris such as egg shells and old nesting material, and cleaning the interior with

soap and water. Once dry, wood duck houses should be filled with a few inches of fresh wood shavings or straw.

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