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OGILVIE WRESTLING: Chidester heads to individual state tournament. P11

March 5 primary decides GOP runner BY KIRSTEN FAURIE EDITOR@MORAMINN.COM

A March 5 primary election will determine the republican candidate in the District 11B State House of Representatives special election. District 11B includes most of Pine and Kanabec

counties. Candidate Nathan Nelson received the Republican endorsement on Tuesday, Feb. 19, as well as the endorsements of newly-elected Senator Jason Rarick and 8th Congressional District Congressman Pete Stauber.

After Nelson’s endorsement, all other Republican candidates withdrew from the race with the exception of Ayrlahn Johnson. Johnson said he plans “to fight against the political establishment in St. Paul and restore the values of the heart of Minnesota.”

DFL candidate Tim Burkhardt and the Republican winner of the primary will be on the March 19 special election ballot. The 11B seat became vacant after Rarick resigned from the position Feb. 12 to be sworn in as state senator from District 11.

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Eight to State Mora senior Jon Smith gains back points on his opponent during the Individual Section 7AA Tournament. Smith took ﬁrst place in his weight class. The Mora Mustangs varsity wrestling team will have eight wrestlers entering the individual State Tournament on March. 1. See the full story on page 10. JANELLE LAMBERT | TIMES

Artistic talent discovered behind senior apartment doors BY KIRSTEN FAURIE EDITOR@MORAMINN.COM

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Barb Wazelle discusses the images she chose to include in her quilt. Other reisdents laughed that many youth might not be able to recognize what the once-common kitchen items were.

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Residents of the Park Forest Estates senior apartments had a unique opportunity to visit and learn about each others’ talents during a residents art show on Friday, Feb. 22. Donna Olson moved into the building less than two years ago, but almost immediately began a post-coffee art class on Saturdays. Through her classes she has taught residents about perspective in drawing as well as how to draw portraits. “I like teaching the class and teaching things they’ve never tried before,” she said. Resident Dawn Angstman had tried her hand at creating mosaics, but Donna encouraged her to try drawing as well. Dawn proudly displayed her drawing of the log home she had built with her husband. The commons room was filled with a variety of embroidery, cross stitchings, knitting, quilts, drawings, paintings and

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Barb Wazelle painted the faces of dolls she once created as part of a club.

dolls. Eighty-nine year old Bea Covel learned embroidery from her mother as both an art and entertainment. Bea recalled that during her childhood there was no television and limited radio.

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At the time, her father would drive the car up to the house, and would use the car battery to power the radio. They limited the amount of time they listed out of fear of draining the car SEE TALENT, PAGE 12

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Thompson, Balmer honored with Steve Schulz Visionary Award CONTRIBUTED BADGES

The community policing organization Building Awareness to Develop, Grow and Educate our Society honored two individuals who have made significant impacts in their community with the Steve Schulz Visionary Award during a banquet Feb. 21 at Kev’s Depot. The Steve Schulz Visionary Award was created in honor of retired Sheriff Steve Schulz, whose mission as sheriff was to connect the community with local law enforcement. This award is given annually to individuals who have provided quality improvement to Kanabec County, through his or her vision of community. This year’s adult visionary award was given to Brent Thompson; the student visionary award was given to Isaac Balmer. Building Awareness to Develop, Grow and Educate our Society (BADGES) was born of Sheriff Schulz’s vision of community policing. Today, BADGES is a community organization which works to bridge the gap between law enforcement and community. Community policing by definition is community partnerships, organizational transformation and problem solving. By developing and nurturing partnerships with other community organizations, schools and businesses, BADGES has been able to sustain Sheriff Schulz’s vision over the last three years.

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Pictured (l-r) Steve Schulz, Brent Thompson and Barb McFadden.

Pictured (l-r) Steve Schulz, Isaac Balmer and Barb McFadden.

ADULT VISIONARY AWARD: BRENT THOMPSON

STUDENT VISIONARY AWARD: ISAAC BALMER

Nomination letter by Barbara McFadden and Brian Smith:

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Dr. Brent Thompson is the director of pharmacy at FirstLight Health Systems in Mora, MN. He is also very involved with the Substance Abuse Coalition of Kanabec County (SACK), and previously served as chair of this coalition. Dr. Thompson has demonstrated commitment to the community and has been involved in drug abuse prevention efforts in the community at many levels. Dr. Thompson was instrumental in the permanent Rx drop box which is kept at the jail and allows community members to safely dispose of unused medications. He advocated the importance of this service, and collaborated with SACK and the Kanabec County Sheriff’s Office to secure funding to help curtail the costs associated with disposal. He has been an advocate for promoting the drop box and the proper disposal of medications and sharps. Dr. Thompson has been involved in the local Take Back Days, coordinating with SACK and the Sheriff’s Office to have a pharmacist from FirstLight Health System and proper disposal information available during the event. A past AwareRx campaign was led by Dr. Thompson in partnership with SACK and Public Health. Dr. Thompson has also surveyed the physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners within the FirstLight Health System on their use of the Minnesota Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (MPMP). Dr. Thompson then took the results from that survey and used it to encourage physicians, staff and administration within FirstLight to utilize the MPMP. He also supported a grant which funded the Sheriff’s Office, providing deputies with naloxone and the proper training on administering this opioid overdose drug. Through his efforts, along with others, we have started to see positive changes in prescription monitoring and over-prescribing here locally as well as in Minnesota and across the nation. Brent is passionate about helping make his community a healthier place to live.

Isaac is a senior at Mora High School and is an outstanding candidate. Isaac recently turned 18 so he is a very young adult, yet he models good character and leadership for our community, for his peers, for youth looking up to him, and the adults that have the opportunity to work with him. Isaac has been a peer tutor in my fourth grade classroom for first semester. Although he has the choice of taking a study hall second semester, Isaac has decided to continue to work with the students in my classroom. The students love reading and working with Isaac. Isaac takes college level courses at school so I’m sure that he could use a study hall, but he has chosen to help out with these elementary students. He is a positive influence in their lives. Isaac is the president of Mora High School’s student council. He attends some school board meetings, assists with blood drives, is a member of the Minnesota Honor Society which includes completing volunteer hours, and attends leadership trainings. Other activities that Isaac is active in include: band, choir, jazz band, chamber choir, Granite Ridge Conference Honor Choir, cross country team member, tennis team captain, and math league. Many of these activities happen before or after school and on weekends. Isaac chooses to use his time for the betterment of the community of Mora. Besides the many activities that Isaac is involved in, he finds time to work on a part time basis. He demonstrates responsibility, as well as good work ethic, in order to earn money to pay for his upcoming college tuition. He truly is a remarkable young adult that continues to demonstrate his commitment to improving and making a positive difference in Kanabec County.

KANABEC COUNTY COURT REPORT The following charges were ﬁled in Kanabec County Court on Feb. 20 - 25, 2019. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Joseph Dale Peterson (7/18/1986) of Ogilvie was charged Feb. 20 with one misdemeanor count of issue dishonored check-offense. Stanley James Peppin (7/26/85) of Mora was

charged Feb. 20 with one misdemeanor count of theft. Kristina Marie Krone (10/4/1980) of Pine City was charged Feb. 22 with one felony count of drug possession in the ﬁfth degree and one petty misdemeanor count of possession of drug paraphernalia. Thomas David Anderson ( 3/28/1978) of Braham was charged Feb. 25 with one felony

count of domestic assault. Dillon Neil Lyrek (8/16/1992) of Minneapolis was charged Feb. 25 with one felony count of receiving stolen property, one felony count of ﬂeeing in a motor vehicle, one gross misdemeanor count of methamphetamine possession in the ﬁfth degree and one gross misdemeanor count of obstruction of the legal process- interfere with a peace officer.

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Joshua Michael Slater (7/10/1997) of Ramsey was charged Feb. 25 with one gross misdemeanor count of drug possession in the ﬁfth degree - not small amount marijuana. Robert Allen Price (12/20/1988) of Mora was charged Feb. 25 with two felony counts of threats of violence.

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Featured Event of the Week Lakes and Pines Free Tax Preparation Lakes and Pines is offering free tax preparation services for those who can use a computer, have simple taxes and whose annual household income is $66,000 or less. They will teach those who are interested how to complete their own return and e-file for free with their Do It Yourself program. To schedule an appointment call 1-800-832-6082, option number 4, or schedule online at www. lakesandpines.org. Services are offered in the following cities: • Aitkin • Cambridge • Cloquet • Milaca • Moose Lake • Mora • North Branch • Pine City • Princeton • Onamia For those who have experience and are comfortable preparing their own taxes, free filing can be done at www.MyFreeTaxes.com.

AARP Tax-Aide 7 County Senior Federation will sponsor AARP tax-aide appointments for seniors at Eastwood Life Enrichment Center, 160 Valhalla Circle, Mora. Appointments are required and can be made for Mondays during the month of March by calling 320-679-4700.

FEB. 28 Love Songs, American Pop Music A performance by Angie Hoeft will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Mora Public Library, 200 W. Maple Ave., Mora. Take a two-hour musical journey through the evolution of American pop culture and the ongoing celebration of love through song into the present century. For more information visit ecrlib.org, Facebook and Twitter @ecrlib.

monthly meeting will be held at 5 p.m. at the Mora Public Library, 200 W. Maple Ave., Mora. All are welcome. Discussion will include the spring book sale and brainstorming future projects. May also share input at sarahofmora@gmail.com.

MARCH 4 Grass Lake Township Audit The annual audit of the 2018 financial records of Grass Lake Township will be held at 7:00 p.m. The regular board meeting will immediately follow. Both meetings will be held at the Grass Lake Town Hall, 2406 Hwy 70, Braham. See Legal Notices for more information.

Preschool Open House Fun activities and information will be offered for kids and families from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Preschool, 401 Hwy 65 S., Mora (next to hospital).

Comfort Township Meeting Comfort Township will hold the annual Board of Audit meeting at 6:00 p.m. followed by the regular business meeting at 7:00 p.m. at the town hall. See Legal Notices for more information.

MARCH 5

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.

MARCH 11 ECSWC Meeting Notice 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.

MARCH 13 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.

due by March 1. Mail to Linda Borgerding, 33504 Shorewood Drive, Avon, MN 56310. All are welcome.

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.

MARCH 17 Woodbury Chorus and Orchestra 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.

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.

Corn and Soybean Workshop The U of M Extension will present a workshop from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Pine City American Legion Heath Perkins Post 51, 525 N. Main Street, Pine City. Learn the latest corn and soybean management strategies from experts in the field. A lunch will be served. Register online at http://z.umn. edu/pine-crops-day or contact Pine County Extension Office at 800-657-3813 or mnext-pine@ umn.edu.

MARCH 6 Ash Wednesday Services Zion Lutheran Church of Mora, 401 S. Hwy. 65, invites the public to a 1 p.m. worship service with communion, followed by coffee and refreshments or a 6:30 p.m. service.

Shoreland Ordinance Reﬂections Memory Café

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.

The Kanabec County Board of Commissioners will have a work session at 9:00 a.m. in Room 164 of the County Courthouse, 18 North Vine St, Mora, to discuss Shoreland Ordinance No. 5. See Legal Notices for more information.

MARCH 10

Friends of the Library

PFLAG MEETING

Mora Friends of the Library

The next meeting of the East

SENIOR DINING Location: Dala Apartments - 470 Bean Ave., Mora Phone: 320-679-4029 between 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Monday, March 4: Swiss steak, scalloped potatoes, green beans, wheat bread, orange wedges. Tuesday, March 5: Chicken enchilada, Mexican rice, lettuce, tomato, onions, seasoned black beans, chocolate pudding. Wednesday, March 6: Beef chili with beans or vegitarian chili, breadstick, seven layer salad, pie. Thursday, March 7: Pork roast, mashed potatoes with gravy, steamed cabbage, wheat bread, crunch bar. Friday, March 8: Fish ﬁllet sandwich or turkey patty on a bun, seasoned potato wedges, peas, lemon chiffon. 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.

Spring Seed Swap

Stay Fit As You Age

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.

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.

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.

Log-in With Luke 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.

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.

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

Submit upcoming events to notices@ moraminn.com CORRECTION: The Feb. 21, 2019 issue of the Kanabec County Times page five story “Woodbury Chorus, Orchestra to perform” contained an error. The error was repeated on page three. The chorus will perform on March 17, not March 3 as originally reported. The Out & About section on page three of the Feb. 21, 2019, edition of the Kanabec County Times contained an error. The 6:30 p.m. Ash Wednesday service on March 6 at Zion Lutheran Church will not include communion as originally stated. The Times apologizes for these errors. The Times is committed to accuracy. If you have a correction or clarification, please contact the editor either by phone at (320) 225-5128 or via email at editor@moraminn. com.

THIS WEEK: THUR. 2/28 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 Lutheran Church, Mora. AA Meetings: 10 a.m., St. Mary’s Church, Mora; 8 p.m., Ogilvie Fire Hall, Ogilvie. The Gathering: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Braham Evangelical Covenant Church. Reﬂections Memory Café: 1:30-2:30 p.m., Eastwood Life Enrichment Center. Lego Club: 6-7 p.m., Mora Library.

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The Refuge: Domestic Violence Mtg for Women: 12:30-2 p.m., Family Pathways Bldg, Mora. Lap Swim: 6-7 a.m. Ogilvie Community Pool. Preschool Storytime: 11 a.m., Mora Public Library. Mora Food Pantry: 9:30 a.m.12 p.m., 214 Railroad Ave. AA-Women’s Meeting: Lakeside. AA Meeting: 7 p.m., Serenity Manor. Teen Coding Club: 3:30-5 p.m., Mora Library.

SAT. 3/2 VFW Pancake Breakfast: 7 - 11 a.m., Braham Event Center. Cars and Coffee: 9 a.m., Freddies. AA Meeting: 9 a.m., True Vine Lutheran Church, Mora. AA Speaker, Potluck Meeting: 6 p.m., Mora Library.

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

MON. 3/4 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. 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 Lutheran Church, Mora. Pickleball: 6:15-8:15 p.m., Mora Elementary School. Blue Star Moms: 6:30 p.m., Pine City VFW. “Mora Dala Dolls:” 12 p.m., McBee’s Supper Club, Ogilvie.

TUE. 3/5 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., 5-6 p.m., 214 Railroad Ave. SACK: 8-10 a.m., Kanabec County Jail training room. Lung Disease Support Group: 2-3 p.m., FirstLight.

WED. 3/6 Mora Ski Club and Adult Ski: 6:30 p.m., Nordic Center. AA Women’s Meeting: 10 a.m., St. Mary’s Church, Mora. AA Meeting: 6:30 p.m., Kanabec County Courthouse, Mora. Religious Release: 8-10:15 a.m., Living Hope Church.

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n December, Reuters took a national poll in which they explored trust and understanding of the media. The statistic I found frightening was that 60 percent of all respondents believed reporters got paid by their sources either sometimes or very often. I’m here to tell you that’s just not how real news works. Every news organization I’ve known has very strict rules about reporters remaining independent from their sources. Their employee manuals, including ours, have rules against accepting gifts or gratuities of Editor any nominal value. FurtherKirsten Faurie more, reporters often have more strict personal codes of conduct h their h i employers l than dictate. As an example, I choose to refuse all gifts no matter how my company defines “nominal value.” I often meet my interview subjects over coffee and even though it’s just $1.60, I’ll insist on buying my own. Looking back I guess I haven’t refused every single gift. I’ll admit I ate the cookies Sue Hjelle brought our office once, but a few cookies is a far cry from someone paying reporters for coverage (or to exclude coverage for that matter). So if people don’t pay for coverage, where does the news come from? OBSERVATION News is often generated by observation of reporters. My fellow editors and I often practice observation by simply going out in our communities and asking ourselves questions about what we see. We once had a contest over how many questions could an editor generate from the North Branch city building instructors’ half-page report to the city council. Altogether we easily came up with 50. NEWS TIPS & PRESS RELEASES My work inbox is often so full of news tips and press releases that I don’t get much time for self-directed observation. Last week I had a lovely call from Donna Olson to inform me of the Park Forest Estates residents’ art show which I think make a lovely news feature on this issue’s front page. Ken Taylor in Ogilvie saw me in the grocery store and gave me the heads up on some new park equipment the Lions Club will be purchasing later this year. The difference between a news tip and a press release is mostly a level of formality. A news tip can be as simple as someone leaving me a note or giving me a quick phone call. Press releases are usually more formal, like an official announcement of a special election from the governor’s office or a call for blood donations from the Red Cross. ADVERTISEMENTS Not all tips and press releases make the cut into the paper. If that is the case, a person who wishes to see their information shared in the paper is welcome to pay for an advertisement. With exceptions for libel and a few other things, the purchaser of the advertisement gets to pretty-well choose what they want the advertisement to contain. CREDIBILITY I’m sure that just like in any profession, there

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Special elections are important; pay attention To the editor, On March 5, 2019, the Republican primary for the House 11B special election will take place. For many people, that primary will come and go, and many fine and caring people in the community will not even notice that there was a primary until elections are long past and the government does something that makes them miserable. When we see our taxes go up or our taxpayer money is used for silly projects that we would never approve, we get upset. However, by that time, it is too late. The time for action is during the conventions and primaries. Frequently, people say they do not vote because there is no one worth voting for. That needs to change. We need to nominate and elect a good candidate in the primary who will win the special election. In addition, it is important to remember how having multiple candidates from the same political party or philosophy can lose elections. In 1912, Republicans

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I am coping with phones To the editor, “It’s going to happen,” I thought as I searched Coborn’s parking lot for a spot. “Her car is running, reverse lights are on and she’s easing back from that perfect location. All I have to do is stay back then slip in when she pulls out.” Then it happened. That dreaded

moment that is inescapable these days, her cell phone rang. The brake lights came on, she pulled forward and dove into her purse to answer. OK, I thought, it’s decision time. Is she going to be a considerate person, request a call back and go to a better location? Or be more typical and engage in a lengthly conversation, denying my luck in that moment? She sees me, she knows the lot is full, so how much time do I give her? None, I quickly decided. Time has taught me to “not be upset, be amused.” Deny the anger, accept your fate as chance and move on to a less convenient but similar outcome. Cell phones have stolen a lot of humanness from our lives. They have made everything more about “me” and much less about trust and consideration. Smartphones especially have become an addiction to a hi-tech spotlight of self importance that seems to leave people more connected yet less respected. SEE LETTERS, PAGE 5

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Roosevelt and Taft ended up splitting the Republican vote, which led to an easy victory by Democrat Woodrow Wilson. In 1994, Ross Perot helped split the Republican Party, which gave us Democrat President Bill Clinton. In 2000, Ralph Nader’s third-party candidacy siphoned enough votes from the democratic nominee, Al Gore, to get Republican George W. Bush elected. I ask that the citizens become involved and think carefully through the entire process of electing our leaders and not wait until the final special election day to pay attention. Neal Johnson Sandstone

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HEARD ON THE STREET BY KIM LUECK-FOSS At the Night Before the Oscars Paradise Theatre fundraiser on Feb. 23, we asked the following question:

What do you think about the Oscars not having a host this year?

Vanessa Nielsen Ogilvie

Donavon H D Horrigan i Ogilvie

Dee Kotaska Mora

Cathy Fuchs Mora

Mary McCarty Mora

Sharon Kleven Blaine

I guess we will just have to wait and see what it’s like.

It might be a good thing, less judgmental and it might get over quicker.

I don’t watch the Oscars, I don’t have a TV.

I like it, I don’t want to see all the gimmicky things like selﬁes, I just want to watch the awards.

I’m surprised, it will be interesting to see if it turns to chaos or not.

I rarely watch the Oscars it all seems uneventful to me.

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are some bad apples in the bunch. I hope our readers can begin to understand that true journalists take their work seriously and have high ethical standards when it comes to maintaining their credibility and the trust of their audience. 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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left the store. The woman was still on her phone. I just smiled and shook my head. Pete Stewart Mora

Nathan Nelson has integrity To the editor, There is a primary for the Special Election on Tuesday, March 5. Nathan Nelson has been endorsed by the local Republican Party and has been endorsed by Senator Jason Rarick and our Congressman Pete Stauber. Because a candidate who is not endorsed has chosen to run for this open house seat, a primary is required. A primary causes every township additional election costs. I am supporting the endorsed candi-

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much more visual than ever. TV and online news is filled with not only professional video of events, but often also includes smartphone videos and audio clips that can have an extremely strong impact on viewers as we are drawn closer into the disaster or other event. A first step in trying to be less affected by the news being delivered is to become more aware of how a news event changes your mood or makes your thoughts more negative. If you find yourself becoming more anxious or stressed as you watch the news, take a break and turn to a more positive activity. You can also cut back

date, Nathan Nelson because he has the integrity and values that I support. He has lived in the district for most of his life and he knows our values. Please join me in voting for Nathan Nelson on Tuesday, March 5. Judy Soderstrom Mora

Burkhardt is a voice of common sense To the editor, I have had the privilege of knowing Tim Burkhardt for many years, I sincerely believe he is by very far the very best, most qualified candidate for state representative to fill our district 11B representative vacancy. No one has his experience of working with the state and many small towns and cities in our district.

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He is on and has served on the Hinckley City Council. He has served on many boards as a volunteer and is the vice president of the Minnesota Association of Small Cities. He also has served as excutive director of the 7 County Senior Federation for many years. He has all of the experience and more to become an outstanding state representative for Pine County and the eastern part of Kanabec County. He knows and understands the problems in our area. Tim has a very long experience of communicating and working with all levels of government in Minnesota. It certainly is time to send a voice of common sense to the Minnesota State Capitol. Please, please vote early or vote on March 19 for Tim Burkhardt. Charlie Rike Pine City

Symptoms of Depression: Change in sleep • Low energy Indecisiveness • Weight change Lack of interest • Loss of focus Thoughts of death • Low self esteem Slowed/agitated behavior

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The world will come to Mora for potatoes 125 YEARS AGO (1894) Tuesday was a fine day and during the day about 35 teams loaded with ties came to town. Loggers remark that the past month has been the finest logging weather they have seen for years. Treasurer Larson has been out a News from good deal the past week colYesteryear lecting taxes. He reports Matt Anderson good collections. J M D James McDermott was up from Ground House on Monday. He says his father’s camps will put in about 8,000,000 feet this winter. James Mulvey came up Monday from Stillwater. He is looking over the logs put in by Mulvey & Carmichael. Messrs. Ekman, Olson & Co. started up their mill last Saturday. They have a good mill and will be able to turn out about 20,000 feet per day. A good many took advantage of the fine weather last Sunday and went for sleigh rides. Several loads went out to the home of J. B. Gorham, near Spring Lake, where they were cordially welcomed and entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Gorham. Mrs. Carrie Grist, widow of the late Wm. Grist, was recently married again to a Mr. Wieberg, of Marshal county, South Dakota. They are at present visiting at the home of John Groff in the town of Brunswick. They have the hearty congratulations of their many friends in this county. The Great Northern railroad company is getting to be the meanest company in existence. Our merchants who have been buying ties and delivering them to the company are told now that they will not receive a payment until the middle of March. The merchants have about all their means invested in ties and it puts them in tight places. A number of the young ladies chartered Mr. Morrison’s bus last Friday night and took a ride to Brunswick with their best fellows. Returning they were entertained at lunch by Miss Emma Blank at her home. During the past week there have been several sleigh riding

parties. But the one on Tuesday night, we believe, took the persimous. The Ladies’ Aid Society chartered a couple of rigs and took their better halves for a ride. They went to Brunswick and serenaded a new married couple where they met a very cordial reception. And after returning home were treated to coffee and lunch at the home of Mrs. R. W. Safford, where they amused themselves until midnight. Our advice to every married man is to have his wife join the aid society if she is not a member already, and to every young man to get married and have his wife join. They never will be “in it” until they do. 100 YEARS AGO (1919) “Firemen Ball Success:” The annual ball given by the Mora Fire Department last Friday evening, at the Mora Opera house was well attended; over 100 couples being present. Dancers came from all parts of the county. Ogilvie sending a large delegation. The music given by the Powers orchestra gave general satisfaction. The proceeds, about $70.00 will go to the Mora Fire Department Fund, to be used for necessary expenses of that organization. The firemen wish to thank the people for their help in making this occasion a success. “Too Many Varieties of Potatoes Grown; All Agree That Better Prices and a Better Market Would be Result:” Potato growers around Mora have lost at least $29,535 the past season from growing too many varieties of potatoes. These figures sound startling, but we have figures that prove the truth of that statement. Up to February 22, there have been shipped out of Mora 410 cars of potatoes, containing 312,858 bushels. For our purpose we will eliminate 25 cars of Triumphs or 17,500 bushels. This leaves 295,358 bushel of white stock actually shipped out this season. None of these cars have gone out as Green Mountains, New Yorkers, Burbanks, or Cobblers, but have been badly mixed, with perhaps a half dozen other varieties besides. What is the result? Does this stock find the best market? Not likely---We have talked to farmers who have shipped potatoes, to the local dealers, and to several representatives of the large houses in the cities. They all agree that from 10 to 25c

“Annual Pop Concert Is ‘Biggest & Best Ever’:” The largest turnout in the history of the Mora High school pop concert attended the 16th annual pop concert Saturday night at the high school auditorium. The auditorium, transformed into a bit of the west for the evening’s entertainment, was filled. Stage decorations, table settings, band costumes, Director Jeff Saari’s costume, menus and program carried out the theme “Under Western Skies.”

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per cwt. more could be secured if these potatoes were not mixed. That is conservative. We know of communities today that have gotten together on the community idea in potato growing and are realizing the better market. Coming back to our original statement 295,358 bushel of white potatoes have been shipped out. To be conservative we will say that 10 cents less per bu. has been received than might have been secured except for the mixtures. 10 cents per bushel on 295,358 bushels means $29,535.80. How can we get the $29,535? By getting together.----Emerson said: “If a man builds a better house, writes a better book, or makes a better mouse trap than his neighbor, though he builds his house in the wilderness, the world will make a beaten path to his door.” If we at Mora will produce a better potato, will eliminate unnecessary varieties, and make this community known for pure Green Mountain, Burbank, or any one or two varieties that does best here, the world will come to Mora for potatoes. 75 YEARS AGO (1944) “Commanding Officer Praises Local Boy:” Mrs. Elsie Holland of Inglewood, California, recently received the following letter from Lt. Col. Roland L. Marks, concerning the welfare of her son, Sgt. Loren Holland: Dear Mrs. Holland: A few weeks ago I left Tarawa and Sgt. Loren Holland asked me to write you a note. He was in my command and did an excellent job. He is a hard worker and a good soldier. You have every

reason to be proud of him. His health is good and he is as happy as any of us can be away from home. Sincerely, Roland L.Marks, Lt. Col. “Large Egg On Display:” H. A. Hendrickson of Ann Lake brought into the Times office last week an egg measuring 8 inches around the long way and 4 1/4 inches around the middle, which was laid by one of his Leghorn hens. “Capt. Fred Ahlgren Home On Furlough:” Captain Frederick Ahlgren has been visiting friends in this community. He has been in the service for 27 months, taking part in the major battles at Dieppe and the invasions of Africa, Sicily and Italy. Today he is to be married at Cloquet, and then will go to San Francisco, Calif., to visit his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Ahlgren. He has a thirty-day furlough. Tuesday evening Mr. and Mrs. Bob Folsom of Ogilvie sponsored an open house for Mr. Ahlgren’s friends. 50 YEARS AGO (1969) “Firemen Save Home on Springer Farm Friday:” Mora firemen were called to the Frank Springer home (the former Kadar farm) about five or six miles east of Mora Friday to put out a fire which had started in the walls of the home. Firemen put the fire out but there was about $700 damage to the interior walls of the home. Most of the damage was in the kitchen but there was smoke damage throughout the other rooms.

25 YEARS AGO (1994) “Vasaloppet Skier lost skis, poles Feb. 13:” One of the skiers who participated in the 1994 Vasaloppet cross-country ski race Feb. 13 in Mora had his skis and poles, valued together at $788, stolen that same day from near the race’s finish line at Union and Railroad, according to the Mora Police Department. The theft, which remains under investigation, was the only incident reported in connection with Vasaloppet ‘94, a police spokeswoman said. “Judges outline 7-point plan they believe crime legislation must include; ‘We are at a crisis point in our judicial system...’:” Public concern over the rise in crime and violence is an issue under constant surveillance by Gov. Carlson, state legislators, and the media. With a “get-tough” crime bill in the offing, Minnesota’s state trial court judges are worried about the effect increased law enforcement personnel and prison space will have on their already overtaxing caseloads. “We are at a crisis point in our judicial system here in Minnesota,” said Judge Burke. With 50 percent more criminal cases and 42 percent more juvenile petitions before the courts than in 1986, there has been only a 10-percent increase in the number of judges added to deal with the extra workload. 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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loved winter when I was a child. And now? I realize I was delusional then.

IT’S A WINTER WONDERLAND, PROBABLY Welcome to winter. It will be fun is what someone told us. February the shortest Al’s World --month of the year had beAl Batt come the longest month of the year. It’s not fake weather. Storms pop up like a combover

in a strong wind. We’ve gotten so much snow that I’ve had to seek higher ground. The snow had cleared the sidewalk of most people. Winter dictates our lives. All roads lead to being closed. We take pride in surviving whatever winter throws at us. Folklore says that the first 12 days of the year are useful for forecasting the year’s weather. The weather on the first will reflect how January’s weather will be. The second day forecasts the weather for February. Jan. 2 must have been a doozy. I looked it up. That date was a dandy January day for both man and beast.

I recall another February. A car was stuck in deep snow. I joined a couple of other guys in attempting to free the auto. We pushed and pushed. We rocked the car for so long, we rocked the driver to sleep. It’s a winter wonderland. We wonder when it will relent. We’ll be fine as long as winter ends by June. It’s good for us to keep our expectations low. SQUEAKING SNEAKERS I saw him at a high school basketball game in a gym an hour away from his home. We share a relative on a team, but I couldn’t remember seeing him at any contests other than

home games. I wondered what was up. It turned out he was practicing for a trip to Hawaii. He figured if he could travel an hour as a passenger in a car, he could fly to Honolulu. I hope he was able to fly first class until a flight attendant caught him. In a related note, Amos Vogel of Morgan and I sat next to each other on hard bleachers meant to encourage fans to visit the concession stand as often as possible, and talked about our drives to the game. He said his was 90 miles. He had told a friend of his from a sparsely populated part of Montana about it and

his friend replied, “For us, a 90-mile drive would be a home game.” I drove home by the light of the Super Snow Moon. That was astonishingly nice. MEETING ADJOURNED If someone were to pay you $5 for every kind word you have ever spoken and collect $1 from you for every unkind word you have said, would you be rich or poor? AL BATT is a syndicated columnist. For questions or comments about this article, contact Al at allenbatt@msn.com.

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recent survey reveals a fair number of people in Minnesota self-identify as none when it comes to religion: neither church affiliation, nor participation. Why might this be the case –how do we address it and turn those results around? Place a greater focus on youth participation or sit down with those who have left, and try rectify whatever Focus on to caused them to leave? Though well-intenFaith tioned, neither unravels one of the more Paul Lutter common ways those

who identify as none address what they see as problematic that the church is hypocritical. Before you roll your eyes, or play devil’s advocate to their point, stop to consider this: it could be the nones have it right. Maybe the church is hypocritical. From the ancient world, hypocritical had to do with the masks behind which we hide, so that what we say and do are not always in sync with one another. Paul the apostle describes it in this way: I can will what is right, but I cannot do it. For I do not do the good I want, but the evil I do not want is what I do. Now if I do what I do not want, it is no longer I that do it, but sin that dwells in me. (Rom. 7:18b-20) Biblically, sin can mean miss the

mark or veer from the path. We see enough evidence of this not only historically, but also as it plays out in the media. Like all other institutions, the church is hypocritical. Sinful, even and because it is this way, the church is called into deep relationship with other institutions. We can identify with the world’s brokenness. It is our condition as well. Go into all the world, baptizing…, Jesus says at the end of Matthew’s gospel. It is through brokenness the grace of God brings forgiveness and healing. Through Christ’s brokenness, the church is forgiven and healed, over and again. With these gifts, the church reaches out with hope to a world torn

apart. We are not perfect, but we are forgiven. This is who the church is: sinful and forgiven, broken and healed, imperfect and in need of the grace of God. In this way, the church is just like everyone else. The gifts we bring to the world’s potluck are forgiveness and healing, reconciliation and new life. In a world where walls are built, there is a community in which you can come and be who you are, as you are. All are welcome, no matter who you are or what you’ve done or not done. There is room for you. You may contact Pastor Paul Lutter at plutter@gmail.com. PAUL LUTTER is the pastor at Grace Lutheran Church in Mora.

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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Happy smiling wait staff were on hand to pass out yummy hors d’oeuvres throughout the evening.

Glamorous night out celebrates movies in style

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While the elite in Hollywood prepared for Sunday’s Academy Awards, the people of Mora came out on Saturday, Feb. 23, to support the Paradise Theatre. The Night Before the Oscars was hosted by the theater’s board members to raise funds for the not-for-profit theater. Board member Cindy Larson, who is the treasurer and a volunteer spoke of the unique event, “You just don’t find a theater in every small town these days, we are lucky to still have the Paradise here in Mora,” she said. The event is the theater’s big fundraiser for the year. Participants are encouraged to dress up, enjoy hors d’oeuvres, take a chance on raffle prizes, participate in the silent auction, watch a montage of nominated movies and saw a showing of “Green Book” which later won the award for best picture. The theater was decorated in white lit palm trees and lots of white lights showed off the silent auction items. Board members and patrons alike showed up in style.

Born at CW Cattle Company in Ogilvie on Jan. 29, 2019, at 5:30 p.m. with temperatures hovering at minus 17, with minus 50 wind chills. What do you name a calf born in this sort of bazaar weather? Why, “Elsa” of course.

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Treasurer Cindy Larson, Manager Jake Mathison and Board President Carl Long recognized the retirement of Board Member Larry Brettigan after many many years of service.

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from Fish Lake Improvement Association Our 15th annual Fish Lake Improvement Association Ice Fishing Contest was held on February 16th. It was a very successful outing with numerous ice holes sold and near perfect weather! Thanks to all of you that participated. It is very much appreciated. We hope that you all had fun because that’s what it’s all about!

THIS YEAR’S WINNERS: BIG FISH

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Wayne Harther - 12.0 oz. Pike Caleb Christenson - 3.45 oz. Perch Melanie Beam - 3.0 oz. Perch

Seth Nelson - Vexilar FL8SE Justin Frisch - 48' HD 4k TV Robert Johnston - $250 cash

A special Thank You to the Boy Scouts Troop #191, Norby/Robyn Auction, Fish Lake Resort and SNG! The Fish Lake Improvement Association would also like to thank the following merchants and individuals that contributed raﬄe items to the contest which helps to make this annual event the success that it is: • Ace Hardware • American Family Ins – Lance Strande • Arnold's Plowing Service • Ashworth Appliance & Electronics • AutoValue • BNR of Mora (Marathon) • Bohnen's Auto • Boy Scouts Troop #191 • Brass Rail • Bread'N Honey Pantry

• Crystal Bar & Grill • Dairy Queen • Dan Johnson State Farm Insurance • East Central Title • Emma's Pizza • First Citizens Bank • FirstLight Health Systems • Fish Lake Resort • Freddies Family Restaurant • Fred Holm - Attorney • Hagen's Trucking

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• Hardees of Mora • Jerry's Bait • Johnson's Hardware • K&R Retail Meats • Kanabec Publications • Kev's Depot • Lennys • Lu Ann's Cut & Curl • M.O.M.'s Place • McDonalds • Mills Fleet Farm • MN Deer Hunters Assoc • Mora Chevrolet Buick

• Mora Unclaimed Freight • New Generation Bakery • Norby's/Robyn Auctioneering • Northern Lights Reality (Rose Tomlison) • Ogilvie Raceway • One More Time • Oslin Lumber • Outback Saloon • P-D’s Embroidery • Pawn & Gun Shop • Pheasant Ridge

• Pizza Pub • Roxys Total Image • ShopKo • SNG Services • SPIRE Credit Union • Spring Brook Golf Course • Stenstroms Collision & Detail • Tina Curtis - Remax • Victory Lanes • Zimmermann’s

We would like to get your feedback on how you felt the event went! You can email us at ﬁshlakeassoc@gmail.com. See you all next year!

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Mustangs send 8 individual wrestlers to State ‘What an outstanding performance by these boys. I am very proud of every single one of them.’

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The Mustangs qualified eight wrestlers to the individual portion of the State Tournament. The wrestling team qualified for the team tournament after sections on Feb. 15. Led by five seniors, the Mustangs continued their dominance over the Section during the Individual Section 7AA Tournament Feb. 22 and 23. With help from No. 4 seed Avery Nelson and the No. 3 seed Tucker Hass wrestling over their seeds, the Mustangs tied the school record for most individual state entrants in one year. “What an outstanding performance by these boys. I am very proud of every single one of them,” said Head Coach Tom Youngblom. The team portion of the state tournament begins at 9 a.m. Feb. 28. The Mustangs drew the top seeded Perham Yellowjackets. Individual wrestling begins Friday March 1 at 9 a.m.

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INDIVIDUAL RESULTS Results from an Individual Section 7 AA Tournament:

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The Mora Mustang varsity wrestling team is sending eight wrestlers to the individual State Tournament on Friday, March 1. Pictured front (l-r): Danny Schroeder, Jake Nowling, Tucker Hass, Ryan Nosbush and Avery Nelson. Back: Tanner Grangruth, Jon Smith and Austin Voss.

106 Avery Nelson 2nd 113 Trevor Theilen 6th 120 Connor Gmahl 3rd (50th career win as well) 126Tucker Hass 2nd 132 Ryan Nosbush 2nd 152 Jon Smith 1st 160 Austin Voss 1st 170 Danny Schroeder 2nd 182 Dom Adams 3rd 195 Jake Nowling 2nd 220 Collin McCarthy 4th 285 Tanner Grangruth 1st

Complaints compel Mora football ‘improvement plan’ Mora assistant coach condemned by petitioners, awarded by peers BY KIRSTEN FAURIE EDITOR@MORAMINN.COM

The Mora football program has been put on an “improvement plan” at the recommendation of school administrators following complaints of a coach’s behavior. On Sept. 27, a petition was delivered to the Mora Public School board by concerned community members, including members of the Mora Youth Tackle Football League, regarding Mora football assistant coach Bryan Cook. Mora Youth Football is not a school district program overseen by the school. Petitioners asked for Cook to be removed from participating in school football activities because they felt his behavior in practices and at public events was unprofessional. Petitioners described witnessing Cook having angry outbursts and cussing at youth games; they also questioned his coaching strategies. Mora Youth Football coach Devin Wagner said he was, “embarrassed, disappointed and appalled” by Cook’s behavior during a fourth-grade football game on Sept. 8. Debbie Klapmeier also spoke to the school board and said Cook’s behavior showed a concerning trend, citing previous complaints including an incident in April 2017 when Cook broke

up a fight between Mora students during gym class. A partial video of the incident went viral, drawing attention and criticism. The Kanabec County Attorney’s Office declined to file charges finding no criminal activity in the incident. The Mora School Board responded to petitioners saying they would investigate the petitioners’ concerns. THE AITKIN THING Another video of Cook’s behavior received a lot of attention just weeks after the petition was submitted. On Oct. 12, the Mora varsity football team traveled to Aitkin for a game. During the Aitkin team’s entrance onto the field which included flags and players running through a banner, a fan videoed as Cook walked directly through the line of processing Aitkin players. Social media went wild with many who found Cook’s behavior unsportsmanlike; others blamed Aitkin for invading Mustang field space. Parents made complaints to the Minnesota State High School League. The MSHSL found no violations and recommended no discipline for either the Mora or Aitkin teams. ASSISTANT COACH OF THE YEAR On Saturday, Nov. 18, 2018, the Mora High School football program held its 2018 End of

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Mora Public Schools Athletic Director Kris Osterdyk presents Bryan Cook with the Northeast Blue Sub District Assistant Coach of the Year award on Nov. 18, 2018.

Year Awards Banquet. Cook was selected by his coaching peers to receive the Northeast Blue Sub District Assistant Coach of the Year award. THE IMPROVEMENT PLAN After reviewing the issues brought up in the Sept. 27 petition, Mora school administrators including Head Football Coach Troy Erickson, Activities Director Kris Osterdyk and Superintendent

Craig Schultz, determined that the events did not warrant disciplinary action; however, recommended a “Football Program Improvement Plan.” For issues that do not rise to the level of disciplinary action, Mora Public School administration give staff members an “improvement plan.” An improvement plan is a tool used to address issues of tardiness, teaching methods, bad language, etc. The plan

sets a time frame, may require a class or training of some sort, and overall is a plan to remediate an issue. If the issue remains unresolved after further attempts, the individual may be terminated. During the Jan. 24 Mora School Board meeting, because no disciplinary action was being taken the board agreed to allow school administration handle the matter of following the improvement plan. After the decision, Board Chair Karen Kirchner emphasized that the board had high expectations for leaders of extracurricular activities. “The board is all in favor of saying this [issue] is closed now and we’re moving ahead,” she said. Superintendent Schultz said the improvement plan applies to all football coaches and volunteers, with some individual plans and requirements within the program plan. “In the big picture,” Schultz wrote, “The bar/expectations of all coaches and volunteers in all sports is being raised/set.” When asked by the Kanabec County Times, Bryan Cook did not comment on the issue, and deferred to head football coach Troy Erickson who said, “A tremendous amount of work goes into improving our football program at all levels throughout the off-season and this year will be no different.”

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Snowmobilers enjoy great conditions but leave booze at home

Ogilvie’s Chidester to wrestle at State Tourney

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SECTION 7A INDIVIDUAL TOURNAMENT FEB. 23, 2019 AT OGILVIE 106 Dana Anders DNP 113 Rhett Hudoba 6th 120 Alivia Sanborn DNP 138 Beau Burk 3rd 145 Ethan Warren 5th 160 Zach Peterson DNP 170 Ethan Houtsma DNP 182 Landen Halvorson DNP 195 Gavin McLevis 5th 220 Alex Chidester 2nd 285 Riley Lambert 6th UP NEXT State Tournament Friday and Saturday 3/1-3/2.

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Alex Chidester (left) qualiﬁed for the State Tournament after placing second during the Section 7A individual tournament on Feb. 23. He will wrestle about 2 p.m. on Friday, March 1.

Conditions for snowmobile riding in many parts of the state are as good as they’ve been in a long time, prompting what Department of Natural Resources conservation officers call the biggest number of riders in years to hit the state’s 22,000 miles of snowmobile trails. While zipping around on a sled is a great way to experience Minnesota’s snow-covered outdoors, Enforcement officials remind riders to leave the booze on the shelf or in the refrigerator until after they’re done riding. Alcohol is a factor in more than 70 percent of snowmobile-related fatalities in Minnesota. And it isn’t just intoxicated drivers who pay the price for their bad decisions. Earlier this month, Eric Coleman was sentenced to 12.5 years in prison for a tragic incident last year when the snowmobile he was driving struck and killed 8-year-old Alan Geisenkoetter Jr. Coleman, who was drunk and whose driver’s license was revoked when he crashed into the boy, had multiple previous DWIs in a motor vehicle.

Lions girls basketball ready to make noise in Sections BY SCOTT MCKINNEY NEWS@MORAMINN.COM

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Ogilvie defense works against Braham on Feb. 5 at Braham High School.

The Ogilvie Lions girls basketball team is set for the beginning of Section playoffs, meeting up with a team they’ve beaten twice this season. With a number of players ready to “make some noise,” they have high hopes for post-season success. “We’ve been struggling of late,” said head coach Jonathan Nelson, “but our girls have a good attitude coming into the playoffs. They’re ready to fight. We tell them that we’re all zero-and-zero once the tournaments start.” “Our one bugaboo at the moment is shooting from the free-throw line. But it’s not for a lack of working on it. We’re executing flawlessly; it’s just a matter of finishing the plays. Once we figure that out, we’ll be really tough.” The Lions finished the regular season with an 1113 record, fifth place in the Great River Conference (GRC) and seventh in Section 7 A South. Last season the team finished at 10-16, sixth in the conference and seventh in the subsection. They beat longtime rival Hinckley-Finlayson in the first round of Section play, but were eliminated with a loss to East Central. Nelson is confident in the girls’ motivation for the playoffs. “I wasn’t sure if we’d score 20 points against Pine City or Rush City,” he said. “But our girls really competed. If they can take that kind of energy to the tournaments, we can make some noise here.” On Monday, Feb. 25 the Lions defeated Isle in the first round of Section playoffs 64-52. The team defeated Isle in both of their regular-season meetings: 72-35 on Dec. 18, and 67-63 on Jan. 22. Ogilvie will take on Swanville on Thursday, Feb. 28 at Swanville H.S.

The incident prompted state lawmakers to close loopholes in the state’s DWI law. “We hope the increased penalties for people convicted of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence will cause them to think twice before drinking and riding. But they won’t bring back Alan or heal the damage this senseless crash caused his family,” said Jen Mueller, a regional training officer in the DNR Enforcement Division and the agency’s Enforcement Education Officer of the Year. “There’s never an excuse to drink and drive and we have no tolerance for people who do it.” The new law – Little Alan’s Law – went into effect Aug. 1, 2018. It means people convicted of driving while intoxicated – regardless of the vehicle they’re driving – lose their driver’s license and are prohibited from operating motor vehicles, including all-terrain vehicles, motorboats and snowmobiles. Before the law change, people convicted of DWI in a highway-licensed vehicle still could legally operate ATVs, motorboats and snowmobiles. The changes apply to violations that occurred on or after Aug. 1, 2018.

CONSERVATION OPERATIONS Feb. 26, 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 Feb. 26, 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. Isle: Conservation officer Ben Karon spent the week checking anglers and snowmobilers on area lakes and trails. Snowmobile trail conditions continue to be good. Remember to plan ahead to remove your ﬁsh house off of area lakes. Heavy snowfall will likely make this task difficult. When enjoying the many outdoor recreational opportunities Minnesota has to offer, be aware of the forecast and plan ahead.

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TALENT: Park Forest residents share a world of arts, crafts FROM PAGE 1

She has embroidered tablecloths as wedding gifts to her children, and knit 298 pairs of socks in her lifetime to give to friends and family. The true talents of her embroidery shows not only in the design on the front of the piece, but the orderliness on the backs of the pieces as well. Amongst her embroidery were also a pair of dolls named Sam and Sara made out of socks and dressed in handmade clothes. Barb Wazelle had created unique dolls with painted faces while she was a member of a soft doll club in Florida. Florence Wahl displayed a full-length dress she had knit in about a month. Elmer Strand KIRSTEN FAURIE | TIMES only started Donna Olson created this to explore his painting of a rooster. skills as a wildlife painter when he was in his mid-60s, but now had many life-like oil paintings of turkeys and fox to show for his efforts. The little art display was not open to the public; residents instead used the time to socialize and admire each others’ work. Donna said it was fun to share and see the wonderful talents that each of the residents had that until now, had been kept behind apartment doors.

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Bea Covel, pictured with the dolls “Sam and Sara,” learned embroidery from her mother.

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Florence Wahl knit a full dress in about a month.

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This painting of turkeys was created by Elmer Strand, who only began to test his skills as a wildlife painter when he was 65 years old.

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Ogilvie’s PIE holds formal family dinner and dance About 55 people gathered in the Ogilvie School Commons last Tuesday, Feb. 12 for a formal dinner and dance hosted by Ogilvie’s Partner’s in Education. The focus of the evening was to promote family dinner conversations. The commons area was decorated eloquently by the Ogilvie custodians and kitchen staff. Beautiful piano music, candlelight and great service provided by our amazing kitchen staff added to the evening’s mood. Once dinner was ﬁnished the dancing began. Many people worked together to make this magical evening a possibility for the Ogilvie community. PIE thanks all who gave of their time, energy and resources.

Mora High School announces second quarter honor roll High Honors: 4.0 GPA or higher GRADE 7 HIGH HONORS Anderson, Tayah K. Anderson, William R. Asmus, Quincy R. Berry, Tanner J. Carda, Hazel W. Froemming, Mikayla A. Houglum, Nora K. Moe, Annelise E. Wicken, Alexis M. Zins, Samuel E. GRADE 8 HIGH HONORS Fix, Dallas J. GRADE 9 HIGH HONORS Anderson, Emma L. Berry, Lauren E. Gravening, Kylee M. Ingebrand, Lanah E. Kroon, Amelia R. Krueger, Ada M. Lukenbill, Sage M. Merkwan, MacKenzie G. Niskanen, Marguerite C. Peterson, Autumn P. Peterson, Mikala R. Peterson, Zoey A. Rossow, Chloe J. GRADE 10 HIGH HONORS Anderson, Caleb D. Athey, Anna L. Frahm, Kamdyn K. Johnson, Jacob C. Nordenstrom, Benjamin J. Sampson, Jack G. Schritz, Addison M. Thomson, Sierra A. GRADE 11 HIGH HONORS Bohachek, Emalie A. Brodal, Kolton C. Burski, Nate A. Kehr, Atalea L. Limanen, Lauren E. Peterson, Elizabeth R. Rossow, Emma Z. Schwinghamer, Johanna T. Woods, Genevieve M. GRADE 12 HIGH HONORS Anderson, Rachel K. Aukrust, Einar M. Balmer, Isaac S. Dubois, Isaac M. Elvehjem, Drew J. Hawkins, Addison M. Krueger, Wilson P. Lukenbill, Molly R. Moe, Erik A. Renaud, Darbi D. Schumacher, Madelyn K. Williams, Britta M. Honor Roll: 3.333 to 3.999 GPA GRADE 7 HONOR ROLL: Ammann, Brody K. Anderson, Theodore D. Ball, Shelby A. Bauer, Amie M. Bennett, Tyler S. Bowen, Blake A. Brandanger, Taylor M. Butler, Elizabeth L. Carl, Ecko A. Ciszewski, Logan C. Doering, Amanda R.

Donaghue, Carson J. Doughty, Lillian B. Ennis, Parker L. Felger, Zackary R. Folkema, Brock E. Fore, Trenton J. Gamage, Mayla R. Gravening, Kalli L. Halverson, Jade H. Hatch, Kate J. Helmbrecht, Keeley L. Hill, Brianna L. Holmgren, Maggie M. Jacobson, Jonah S. Johnson, Gage G. Kelling, Joel M. Kerr, Nora K. Kleven, Lindsie K. Klink, Kennedy M. Kohlgraf, Lauren A. Kroon, Ella J. Marohn, Elizabeth M. McAleese, Jamie B. McCallum, William D. McClanahan, Devin L. Mulford, Benjamin M. Nelson, Mason S. Norby, Justin D. Peterson, Brock R. Qual, Karla J. Reed, Addison K. Reeves, Lillyanne R. Reynolds, Emma L. Robinson, Zachary T. Schley, Isabel J. Schwinghamer, Lola A. Strande, Sean M. Strande, Tyler L. Szoka, Owen P. Telander, Abigail I. Van Hale, Analiese M. Warner, Alexander J. Williamson-Shaw, Noelle J. Yates, Joshua J. Zaffke, Jonathan A. GRADE 8 HONOR ROLL Anderson, Kate M. Asmus, Malayna S. Bakke, Joseph N. Balmer, Madox C. Brambach, Blayke A. Campuzano, Lindsay C. Dahlberg, Riley M. Erickson, Rita J. Foster, Nichole H. Gilly, Ashton L. Gilly, Grace M. Gmahl, Cole T. Gmahl, Connor S. Gorsegner, Bailey J. Groninga, Autumn S. Haggberg, Taylor L. Hanson, Lily L. Hartog, Emily C. Hass, Tucker R. Hawkins, Ryan M. Hippen, Aryanna J. Holmgren, Molly A. Jensen, Jens P. Johnson, Rebeka K. Katke, Olivia E. Kehr, Anna R. Lind, Jack A. Lindaman, Gus D. Mackedanz, Kenzie M. Mann, Michael E.

McGaw, Nolan J. McGriff, Annabel R. Nordaune, Morgan L. Nordenstrom, Haley M. Norman, Abigail M. Nosbush, Lindsey M. Oestreich, Justin M. Olson, Kimberly R. Oslin, James D. Peterson, Breyanna C. Peterson, Sophia L. Peterson, Tayven C. Ramberg, Abigail E. Ramberg, Allen Z. Ryan, Maren R. Sampson, Max P. Sand, Dakota L. Schultz, Zethan J. Severtson, Kylie K. Smart, Jonah M. Stanchﬁeld, Coryna M. Steffen, Sophia R. Stewart, William J. Thomson, Saul R. Tomlinson, Jacob T. Voge, Hailey S. Williams, Jane E. Wren, Sara L. GRADE 9 HONOR ROLL Ames, Calvin J. Anderson, Brody D. Anderson, Ella N. Anderson, Emma M. Ashworth, Carter T. Boster, Kathryn M. Cardoso Chamu, Ashley I. Collins, Taeya R. Edberg, Ria S. Fix, Allison L. Hallstrom, Shaya K. Hanson-Rude, Hannah K. Holmgren, Eva M. Honstrom, Garret A. Lawson, Nathan E. Mattson, Skylar R. McKinnon, Brianna C. Nordaune, Gage J. Pierce, Madison M. Pierce, Sierra B. Radeke, Erin J. Robb, Jaiden R. Sanders, Maren J. Schritz, Ellian P. Sigstad, Natalie E. Smutka, Lexie R. Van Hale, Mattea B. Watrin, Keirsten L. GRADE 10 HONOR ROLL Bost, Joseph L. Brandanger, Brooklynn L. Dion, Victoria Doering, Erika M. Falk, Carson T. Fasbender, Jordan L. Folkema, Emma R. Hadhazy, Olivia M. Hallstrom, Levi N. Halverson, Dane B. Hammel, Emerson R. Hentila, James N. Houglum, Tess E. Hruska, Kayla A. Kohlgraf, Derrick S. LaFave, Nikki L. Lankford, Hailey K. Lilienthal, Jeffery J.

Mann, Morgan L. Millam, Jordan N. Molitor, Dustin J. Oslin, Peyton M. Otto, Emmie L. Rasmusson, Andrew R. Reeves, Elizabeth L. Sanborn, Aiden J. Schoenhals, Lillie A. Steiner, Jagger M. Tomlinson, Andrew G. Udstuen, Samuel W. Van Driel, Emma M. Venhuizen, Magdalena A. Waxlax, Mark H. Williams, Kylie E. Wright, Bennett J. GRADE 11 HONOR ROLL Anderson, Grace M. Athey, Lucas J. Jr Barnes, Whittney C. Berry, Nolan R. Campbell, Madison L. Darsie, Dezarae G. Doughty, Natalie S. Ferraro Anker, Thomas M. Fix, Alana C. Fore, Tucker V. Hackler, Olivia M. Harmon, Grace E. Honstrom, Hunter A. Kastenbauer, Mikhail M. Koch, Caleb C. Krotzer, James T. Larson, Josie Dean L. Loftus, Aleacia P. Nelson, Caden A. Peterson, Wyatt E. Ponto, Jaden E. Reynolds, Kelsey L. Reynolds, Riley A. Rittenour, Trinity R. Schultz, Joah J. Singleton, Tate K. Spear, Breanna E. Steffen, Coleton T. Swenson, Harley T. Szoka, Abby L. Warner, Michael T. Weinreich, Anna L. Williams, Jenna C. Wren, Madison J. Zins, Joseph D. GRADE 12 HONOR ROLL Cheney, Kylie M. Galarza Pineda, Domenique P. Halverson, Kaden B. Harrison, Andrew J. Henry, Austin A. Hippen, Nickolas J. Johnson, Arianna S. Lund, Katinka K. Madison, Nicholas M. Marciniak, Leah M. Matykiewicz, Alison C. Ness, Adeline Y. Nowling, Jacob C. Peters, Madeline C. Peterson, Kyla R. Peterson, Zachary D. Pierson, Breanna J. Putz, Anabelle M. Rasmusson, Emma J. Rudek, Zac E. Sanborn, Allene R. Schritz, Brycen T.

Schultz, Karl J. Simpson, Clint J. Smart, Kaden B. Smith, Cailyn M. Sparrow, Angilina D. Stamper, Raquel L. Stenstrom, Jade D. Strand, Brady A. Swenson, Kaleb C. Venhuizen, Matthew J. Voss, Austin K. Wachsmuth, Zachary B. Weaver, Caleb J. Weinand, Noah M. Williams, Nathan D. Yoder, Emily L. Honorable Mention: 3.0 to 3.332 GPA GRADE 7 HONORABLE MENTION Arens, Isaiah J. Calander, Morgan M. Carr, Tyler D. Chromey, Vitali Harms, Isabel F. Hosler, Hailey A. Maylone, Katelynn M. Nelson, Nathan V. Nolan, Bridget G. Pendzimas, Kadin M. Prokosch, Dylan J. Ruse, Zoey E. Struwve, BrieAnna K. Williams, Alex R. Wolf, Sidney S. GRADE 8 HONORABLE MENTION Doering, Angelica M. Field, Aurora A. Nelson, Avery L. Perry, Mark J. Jr Peters, Audrey M. Stafford, Makayla L. Towle, Noah D. GRADE 9 HONORABLE MENTION Archambeau, Paige E. Balder, Sierra R. Bemis, Morgan G. Bong, Ethan E. Dircks, Nevaeh V. Graves, Ty M. Madison, Matthew G. Mulford, Thomas J. Pigeon, Cynthia A. Taylor, KaitLynn M. Thomas, Tyler A. Valiant, Landen M. Williams, Grace K. Yoder, Kaitlyn L. GRADE 10 HONORABLE MENTION Bohachek, Robert J. Calander, Madison R. Grangruth, Tanner R. Horning, Valerie N. Kemp, Johnathon A. Lewis, Kaylee C. McCallum, Sophia R. Meyers, Jalyn A. Nelson, Dylan S. Nelson, McKayla M. Nielsen, Noah T. Nosbush, Thomas J. Ondrey, Autumn L.

Schaefer, Kyle S. Thielen, Trevor L. Wicklund, Katlyn J. GRADE 11 HONORABLE MENTION Anderson, Alexis J. Barr, Shawn M. Bos, Hannah G. Brunk, Thomas E. Doerr, Veda Q. Faber, Adrian R. Hammel, Broden H. Hanson, Analia D. Hass, Kaia J. Janssen, Sierra S. Johnson, Gage D. Lennox, Cooper J. Morgan, Emma A. Nielsen, Alyza V. Nuenning, Frederike S. Ovsak, Ethan S. Sawatzky, Erica L. Smith, Garret T. Stewart, Delilah D. Wren, Sage E. GRADE 12 HONORABLE MENTION Hendershot, Lucas J. Johnson, Felisha M. Kvam, Bradley A. McFarlane, Katelyn R. Mindt, Travis T. Nosbush, Ryan M. Pegg, Marie L. Radeke, Blake R. Smith, Jonathan N. Smitke-Morrell, Ryan A. Stamper, Rachel L. Towery, Layna A. Wellnitz, Kyle A. Zumwalt, Jack W. ON-A-ROLL These students have shown a .166 improvement in their grades over their previous high grade point average. GRADE 7 ON-A-ROLL Ammann, Brody K. Argetsinger, Brady W. Maylone, Katelynn M. Prokosch, Dylan J. Tipp, Brooke S. Zaffke, Jonathan A. Zins, Samuel E. GRADE 8 ON-A-ROLL Carlson, Emma L. Davis, Adam M. Peterson, Breyanna C. Rue, Richard J. Tvedt, Zachary T. GRADE 9 ON-A-ROLL Ashworth, Cater T. GRADE 10 ON-A-ROLL Lankford, Hailey K. Leight, Cody A. Stattelman, Emma K. GRADE 12 ON-A-ROLL Johnson, Arianna S. Pierson, Breanna J.

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EXCITING TIMES Last week’s most read stories

Holocaust survivor: Today’s hate is tomorrow’s genocide his balcony Kristallnacht, the Night of Broken Glass, and seeing his temple burn. These, and other experiences, shaped his childhood.

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Below are last week’s most read stories on the Kanabec County Times website, www.MoraMinn.com. 1. Vasaloppet related photo galleries: Four different photo galleries including images from Vasaloppet USA’s Saturday races, Skijor, Fat Vasa and Miniloppet remained popular last week with 3,331 pageviews. 2. Kanabec County hires new coordinator: The Kanabec County Board of Commissioners selected Kristine (Kris) McNally as the new County Coordinator following the previous coordinator’s, Patrick Christopherson, resignation in order to take a job in White Bear Lake. (782 pageviews) 3. Trademark issues push FirstLight name change: FirstLight Health System will be changing its name due to a trademark conﬂict with FirstLight Home Care, an in-home care agency based in Cincinnati, Ohio. (656 pageviews) Are you a current print subscriber? Your subscription includes complimentary access to all of the Times digital content. To access it, go to www.MoraMinn.com. Sign in or create an account. Select “Subscribe” in the top left corner. Choose “Online access for current print subscribers - Get Started” and follow the on screen instructions.

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To be first generation means that the event happened within one’s lifetime. History is always at the mercy of time which means that any given generation will continue to pass away as time marches relentlessly on. So it is true for Holocaust Survivors. Those that suffered the atrocities under the Nazi regime and are able to share their experiences and proclaim that the holocaust should never again be part of humanity are becoming invaluable, scarce resources. Those that remember were children of the time. Fred Amram was one of those children. The Olga Lengyel Institute for Holocaust Studies and Human Rights provided an $800 grant to Braham Area High School so Fred Amram was able to come and speak to the 7-12 grade Braham student body. The grant also provided funds for the students to put on a museum gallery and replace Holocaust study materials in the English department. Amram’s experience is one that speaks not only of the devastating time of the Jewish Holocaust, but also how today’s bullying and hate can lead to tomorrow’s genocide. His message: “What would you do? Because, what you do matters.” Amram was born on Sep. 19, 1933 in Germany. Because of the bigotry toward Jews, Jewish women were not allowed to use the public hospitals. Thanks to a Catholic infants’ shelter who opposed Hitler’s mandates, Amram was welcomed into this world. This would be the first in a long line of “inconveniences,” as Amram called them, that led to the final solution and that, if dealt with early, could have prevented the devastation of race and culture.

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Holocaust survivor Fred Amram spoke to the 7-12 grade student body about the tragic experiences that shaped his childhood as a Jew in WWII era Germany.

ESCAPE Amram escaped Germany when he, his mother and father crossed into Holland where they stayed with his uncle, aunt and cousin. Amram remembered holding his infant cousin, Aaltje Wurms, for the first and last time. While his family escaped, winning the lottery to come to America as some of the only 25,000 refugees allowed in at the time, his uncle’s family was not so lucky. Aaltje and her family died at Auschwitz. Aaltje was only 3 1/2 when sentenced to the gas chamber. “It is for Aaltje, and so many more like her, that these stories are valuable and indispensable.” said Amram.

INCONVENIENCES Amram shared both personal and historical evidence that Jews were humiliated and then perseSTUDENT EFFORTS cuted by Nazi’s. He recalled the Amram said he was moved by gestapo raiding his home looking the students’ efforts in learning for radios. He remembered the one about the holocaust. He had taken park bench with the sign “Nur Fur time to explore the student body’s Juden” meaning museum gallery. “Only for Jews” and On the back wall, how it took a while the English departfor his child’s mind ment’s contributions to grasp that while were the ninth, 10th he enjoyed the privand 12th graders who ilege of one bench, it all studied a form of was only one bench injustice, intolerance Fred Amram in the park for all or blind ambition Holocaust Survivor Jews. He wasn’t through literature and allowed on any others. wrote poetry specifically geared to He remembered the air raids understanding those themes; and and the day he wasn’t allowed the eighth graders wrote comparainto the air raid shelter because tive essays on Anne Frank vs. The Jews weren’t allowed. The bombs Book Thief. exploded right outside his winThe art department created dow. He told of seeing the day his anti-genocide, peace and tolerance mother threw her fist into the air posters and created sculptures on asking for the whole building to similar themes. be destroyed and that she would The social studies department never be the same again. had students present research triHe remembered watching from folds on Holocaust subjects.

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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: March 27, 2007 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $228,000.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Lynn M. Elling, a single person MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. MIN#: 100273100008620680 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON THE MORTGAGE: M&I Bank, FSB SERVICER: CitiMortgage, Inc. DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Filed April 6, 2007, Kanabec County Recorder, as Document Number 223528 ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: CitiMortgage, Inc. LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: That part of Government Lot One (1), lying in the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section thirty-Five (35), Township Forty (40) North, Range TwentyFive (25) West, in Kanabec County, Minnesota, described as follows, to-wit: Commencing at a point on the North line of said Government Lot One (1) distant Four Hundred FortyFour (444) feet West of the Northeast Corner thereof; thence South parallel to the East line of said Government Lot One (1) extending South, to its intersection with the United States Government Meander line of Ann Lake; thence Southwesterly along said Meander line to its intersection with a line parallel to the East line of said Lot One (1) and Five Hundred Forty-Four (544) feet West of the Northeast corner of said Government Lot One (1) Measured along the North line thereof; thence North along the afore mentioned parallel line to the North line of said Government Lot One (1); thence East along the North line thereof, a distance of One Hundred (100) feet to the place of beginning, containing 1.35 acres, more or less, Subject to an easement over the North ThirtyThree (N 33) feet thereof for road purposes, all according to the United States Government survey thereof. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1491 230th Ave, Mora, MN 55051 PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 01.01135.00 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Kanabec THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $244,108.76 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 14, 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 September 14, 2019, or the next business day if September 14, 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

www.moraminn.com 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: January 18, 2019 CITIMORTGAGE, INC. 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 File number: 17-107673 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR Published in the Kanabec County Times Jan. 24, 31, Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2019 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Date: January 15, 2019 YOU ARE NOTIFIED THAT: 1. Default has occurred in the conditions of the Mortgage dated October 12, 2016, executed by Gloria True, a single adult, as Mortgagor, to First Citizens Bank, as Mortgagee, and filed for record October 17, 2016, as Document No. 257657, 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 not been assigned. 3. The original principal amount secured by the Mortgage was $67,000.00. 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 $66,317.13. 7. Pursuant to the power of sale in the Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreclosed, and the land located in Kanabec County, Minnesota, described as follows: THAT PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (NE 1/4 OF NE 1/4) OF SECTION THIRTYFIVE (35), TOWNSHIP THIRTYNINE (39), RANGE TWENTY-FIVE (25), DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID NE 1/4 OF NE 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 35, AND THENCE RUNNING EAST ALONG THE SECTION LINE 32 RODS; THENCE RUNNING SOUTH 20 RODS; THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH ON THE SAME COURSE AND PARALLEL TO THE WEST LINE OF SAID NE 1/4 OF NE 1/4 FOR 4 RODS, TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE PARCEL TO BE DESCRIBED; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY IN A STRAIGHT LINE TO A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF THE NE 1/4 OF THE NE 1/4 THAT IS 50 RODS SOUTH OF THE NW CORNER OF SAID NE 1/4 OF NE 1/4 ; THENCE RUNNING SOUTH ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID NE 1/4 OF NE 1/4 TO THE SW CORNER OF SAID NE 1/4 OF NE 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 35; THENCE RUNNING EAST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID NE 1/4 OF NE 1/4 A DISTANCE OF 50 RODS; THENCE RUNNING NORTH AND PARALLEL TO THE WEST LINE OF SAID NE 1/4 OF NE 1/4 A DISTANCE OF 30 RODS; THENCE WEST AND PARALLEL TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID NE 1/4 OF NE 1/4 A DISTANCE OF 18 RODS; THENCE NORTH AND PARALLEL TO THE WEST LINE OF SAID NE 1/4 OF NE 1/4 A DISTANCE OF 26 RODS, MORE OR LESS, TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING AND THERE TO TERMINATE will be sold by the County Sheriff of Kanabec County, Minnesota, at public auction on March 12, 2019, at 10:00 a.m., at the Kanabec County Sheriff’s Department, located at 18 North Vine Street, Mora, Minnesota. 8. To the best of Mortgagee’s information, the property being foreclosed has a property address of 501 Deelstra Lane, Ogilvie, MN 56358, and has tax parcel identification number 23.00255.00. 9. The time allowed by law for redemption by Mortgagor or Mortgagor’s personal

representatives or assigns is twelve (12) months after the date of sale. 10. The property must be vacated by 11:59 p.m. on March 12, 2020, provided the Mortgagor has not reinstated the Mortgage under Minnesota Statutes, Section 580.30 or redeemed the property under Minnesota Statutes, Section 580.23. If the foregoing date is a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, then the date to vacate is the next business day at 11:59 p.m. THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. FIRST CITIZENS BANK Benjamin B. Bohnsack (#0319399) Rinke Noonan Suite 300 US Bank Plaza 1015 W. St. Germain St. P.O. Box 1497 St. Cloud, MN 56302 (320) 251-6700 (320) 656-3500 fax Our File No. 28349-0001 Bbohnsack@RinkeNoonan.com Attorneys for Mortgagee Published in the Kanabec County Times Jan. 24, 31, Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28, 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: 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

KANABEC COUNTY TIMES 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: Mortgagor: Susan Marie Bruce and David Dean Bruce, wife and husband Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Quicken Loans Inc. Dated: 10/28/2016 Recorded: 10/31/2016 Kanabec County Recorder Document No. 257836 Assigned To: Quicken Loans Inc. Dated: 12/13/2018 Recorded: 12/17/2018 Kanabec County Recorder Document No. 265060 Transaction Agent: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. Transaction Agent Mortgage Identification Number: 100039033632165811 Lender or Broker: Quicken Loans Inc. Residential Mortgage Servicer: Quicken Loans Inc. Mortgage Originator: Quicken Loans Inc. LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lots Seven (7), Eight (8), Nine (9), and Ten (10), Block Three (3), Kent and Danforth`s Addition to the Town of Mora, according to the plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder within and for Kanabec County, Minnesota. This is Abstract Property. TAX PARCEL NO.: 22.03080.00 ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 114 Grove St N Mora, MN 55051 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Kanabec ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $126,373.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE: $125,389.44 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: March 28, 2019, 10:00 a.m. PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff`s Office, 18 N. Vine Street, Suite 143, Mora, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within 6 Months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns. DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: The date on or before which the mortgagor must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under Minnesota Statutes section 580.30 or the property redeemed under Minnesota Statutes section 580.23 is September 28, 2019 at 11:59 p.m. If the foregoing date is a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, then the date to vacate is the next business day at 11:59 p.m. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: NONE THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL

REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Dated: January 31, 2019 Quicken Loans Inc., Assignee of Mortgagee By: PFB LAW, PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION Attorneys for: Quicken Loans Inc., Assignee of Mortgagee 55 East Fifth Street, Suite 800 St. Paul, MN 55101-1718 651-291-8955 651-228-1753 (fax) 17922-19-00020-1 THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

Published in the Kanabec County Times Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28, March 7, 14, 2019

NOTICES POMROY TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF ELECTION AND ANNUAL TOWN MEETING Notice is hereby given that Pomroy Township, Kanabec County, Minnesota, will conduct its Annual Election on Tuesday, March 12, 2019, at the Town Hall located at 3047 – 320th Avenue, Brook Park, MN. The polls will be open from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. to elect one Supervisor for a three-year term and a Treasurer for a two-year term. The following persons have filed: Supervisor: Mark Graber 3055 Rainbow Street Brook Park, MN 55007 Treasurer: Kari Dutcher 3118 310th Avenue Brook Park, MN 55007 The Annual Town Meeting will be convened at 8:05 p.m. In case of bad weather, the Election and Annual Town Meeting will be held at the same time and place on the third Tuesday of March. Submitted by Diana M. Rankin, Clerk Published in the Kanabec County Times Feb. 21, 28, 2019 GRASS LAKE TOWNSHIP AUDIT The annual audit of the 2018 financial records of Grass Lake Township will be held on Monday March 4, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. The regular board meeting will immediately follow. Both meetings will be held at the Grass Lake Town Hall, 2406 Hwy 70, Braham, MN. Published in the Kanabec County Times Feb. 21, 28 2019

KNIFE LAKE AERATORS Knife Lake in Kanabec County will be starting our aerators on March 16, 2019. Warning, there will be open water. Signs will be posted. Published in the Kanabec County Times Feb. 21, 28, 2019

COMFORT TOWNSHIP MEETINGS Comfort Township will hold the below annual meetings at the town hall. These are in addition to the regularly scheduled meetings on the first and third Mondays of the month at 7 p.m. Residents are encouraged to attend. Any meeting that cannot be held on the aforementioned Mondays, because it is a legal holiday, will be held on the following Tuesday at 7 p.m. Annual Board of Audit Meeting: Monday, March 4, 2019, at 6:00 p.m. Regular Business Meeting: Monday, March 4, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. Annual Board Meeting: Tuesday, March 12, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. Annual Board of Reorganization Meeting: Monday, March 18, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. Monthly Land Use Meeting: following Board of Reorganization on Monday, March 18, 2019 Board of Appeals/Equalization: Thursday, April 18, 2019, at 5:00 p.m. Patty Kruse Clerk Comfort Township Published in the Kanabec County Times Feb. 21, 28, 2019

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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: February 15, 2007 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $30,500.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Todd Brian Kerber and Crystal Joy Kerber, husband and wife MORTGAGEE: US Federal Credit Union LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON THE MORTGAGE: US Federal Credit Union SERVICER: PHH Mortgage Corporation DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Filed February 16, 2007, Kanabec County Recorder, as Document Number 222905 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot Seven (7), Block Three (3), and Outlot G, Pine View Beach North PROPERTY ADDRESS: XXX Pine View Beach Trl, Mora, MN 55051 PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 12.04200.00 and 13.01925.00 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Kanabec THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $8,644.52 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 28, 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 28, 2020, or the next business day if March 28, 2020 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES SECTION 582.032 DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN 5 UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Dated: February 1, 2019 FIREFLY Federal Credit Union FKA US Federal Credit Union 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 18-110487 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR Published in the Kanabec County Times Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28, March 7, 14, 2019

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 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 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

PROBATE STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF KANABEC TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 33-PR-19-7 Estate of: Patricia Ellen Tiahrt aka Patricia E. Tiahrt aka Patricia Tiahrt Decedent. NOTICE AND ORDER OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION OF INTESTACY, DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP, APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS It is Ordered and Notlce is given

that on March 18, 2019, at 1:30 p.m., a hearing will be held in this Court at.18 N. Vine Street, Mora, Minnesota, for the adjudication of intestacy and determination of heirship of the Decedent, and for the appointment of James P. Donohue whose address is 2030 36th Ave. W., Seattle, Washington 98199 as Personal Representative of the Estate of the Decedent in an UNSUPERVISED administration. Any objections to the petition must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper and if no objections are filed or raised, the Personal Representative will be appointed with full power to administer the Estate, including the power to collect all assets, to pay all legal debts, claims, taxes and expenses, to sell real and personal property, and to do all necessary acts for the Estate. 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. BY THE COURT Date: February 13, 2019 Stoney L Hiljus Judge of District Court Dated: February 13, 2019 /s/ Sharon Schubert Court Administrator Attorney for: Petitioner Name: John P. Ahlgren Firm: Ahlgren Law Office, LLC Street: One North Lake City, State, ZIP: Mora, MN 55051 Attorney License No: 12039X Telephone: (320)679-1754 FAX: (320)679-1378 Email: john@ahlgrenlawoffice. com Filed in District Court State of Minnesota Feb 13 2019 3:27PM Published in the Kanabec County Times Feb. 21, 28, 2019

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 TO THE PERSON WHO SIGNED THIS SUMMONS. If you do not answer within 20 days, you will lose this case. You will not get to tell your side of the story, and the court may decide against you and award the Plaintiff everything asked for in the Complaint. If you do not want to contest the claims stated in the Complaint, you do not need to respond. A default judgment can then be entered against you for the relief requested in the Complaint. 5. LEGAL ASSISTANCE. You

may wish to get legal help from a lawyer. If you do not have a lawyer, the Court Administrator may have information about places where you can get legal assistance. Even if you cannot get legal help, you must still provide a written Answer to protect your rights or you may lose the case. 6. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION. The parties may agree to or be ordered to participate in an alternative dispute resolution process under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice. You must still send your written response to the Complaint even if you expect to use alternative means of resolving this dispute. 7. REAL PROPERTY. THIS LAWSUIT MAY AFFECT OR BRING INTO QUESTION TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY located in Kanabec County, State of Minnesota, legally described as follows: Commencing at the northeast corner of the Northeast Quarter of Northeast Quarter of Section 17, Township 40, Range 23; thence in a Southerly direction and along the East line of said Northeast Quarter of Northeast Quarter a distance of 312 feet to the point of beginning of the property to be hereby described; thence in a Westerly direction and parallel to the North line of said Northeast Quarter of Northeast Quarter a distance of 235 feet; thence North and parallel to the East line of said Northeast Quarter of Northeast Quarter a distance of 155 feet; thence East and parallel to the North line of said forty a distance of 235 feet to the said East line; thence South along the said East line a distance of 155 feet to the point of beginning. The tract herein described being part of the Northeast Quarter of Northeast Quarter of Section 17, Township 40, Range 23, subject to road right of way, Kanabec County, Minnesota. The object of this action is to award judgment quieting title in the name of the Plaintiff, and to determine that the Defendants have no further right, title, or interest in the abovedescribed real property. 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 ECSWC MEETING NOTICE East Central Solid Waste Commission will hold their next meeting at 9 a.m. on Monday, March 11, 2019, at 1756 180th Ave., Mora MN 55051. Janelle Troupe, Executive Director www.ecswc.cog.mn.us Published in the Kanabec County Times Feb. 28, 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 NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING The Kanabec County Board of Commissioners will have a work session on March 6, 2019, at 9:00 a.m. in Room 164 of the County Courthouse, 18 North Vine St, Mora, MN 55051 to discuss Shoreland Ordinance #5. For further information, contact the office of the Kanabec County Coordinator at 679-6440 or kris. mcnally@co.kanabec.mn.us. See our website at kanabeccounty.org Published in the Kanabec County Times Feb. 28, 2019

WHITED TOWNSHIP ANNUAL MEETING Whited Township will hold their Annual Meeting at 8:05 p.m. at the Whited Township Hall, immediately following the Township Election, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12, 2019. Teresa Panka Clerk of Whited Township Published in the Kanabec County Times Feb. 28, 2019

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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 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

SCHOOL BOARD UNAPPROVED MEETING MINUTES BOARD OF EDUCATION INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 332 Organizational and Regular Meeting Boardroom #238 - Mora High School Building January 24, 2019 6:30 p.m. The Organizational and Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of Independent School District 332, Mora, Minnesota, was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Karen Kirschner, Board Chair. The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance and Roll Call. Board Members present were: Bob Woods, Bob Jensen, Tammy Bohachek, Chair Karen Kirschner, Vice Chair/Treasurer Ethan Elvehjem, and Board Clerk Scott Moe. Also present were: Student Representative Molly Lukenbill, Superintendent Craig Schultz, Elementary Principal Brenda Spartz, High School Principal Brent Nelson, Assistant Principal Nick Bakke, Transportation/Buildings & Grounds Director Chip Brandt and District Administrative Assistant Paula Janousek. Kelly Christianson, future Executive Assistant/HR Coordinator was also present. Activities and Community Education Director Kris Osterdyk was absent due to hosting a wrestling meet. There were no changes to the agenda. A motion was made by Elvehjem and seconded by Woods to approve the amended agenda. The motion carried unanimously. Kirschner administered the oath of office for re-elected board members Jensen, Bohachek and Woods. Their term began the first Monday of 2019 and will expire the first Monday of 2023. Kirschner opened nominations for the office of Board Chair for 2019. Woods nominated Karen Kirschner and was seconded by Moe. Hearing no other nominations, nominations for the office of Board Chair were closed by Kirschner. A motion for nominations to cease was made by Elvehjem, seconded by Jensen. Motion was made to cast unanimous ballot by Elvehjem, seconded by Bohachek, to elect Karen Kirschner to the office of Board Chair for 2019. The motion carried unanimously. Kirschner opened nominations for the office of Board Vice Chair/ Treasurer for 2019. Moe nominated Ethan Elvehjem, which was

seconded by Woods. Hearing no other nominations, nominations for the office of Board Vice Chair/ Treasurer were closed by Kirschner. A motion for nominations to cease was made by Elvehjem, seconded by Bohachek. Motion was made to cast unanimous ballot by Woods, seconded by Moe, to elect Ethan Elvehjem to the office of Board Vice Chair/Treasurer for 2019. The motion carried unanimously. Kirschner opened nominations for the office of Board Clerk for 2019. Jensen nominated Scott Moe, which was seconded by Elvehjem. Hearing no other nominations, nominations for the office of Board Clerk were closed by Kirschner. A motion for nominations to cease was made by Jensen, seconded by Elvehjem. Motion was made to cast unanimous ballot by Woods, seconded by Bohachek, to elect Scott Moe to the office of Board Clerk for 2019. The motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Elvehjem, seconded by Woods, to approve School Board Member employment pursuant to Minn. Stat. §123B.195 for Kirschner and Jensen. The motion passed with votes 4 in favor, 0 opposed, and 2 abstentions (Kirschner and Jensen). A motion was made by Woods, seconded by Bohachek, annual compensation for board members remain the same. The motion carried unanimously. Schultz noted item 6g in the Organizational Items should have the slash removed between Spire Credit Union and MSDLAF. A motion was made by Elvehjem, seconded by Moe, and carried unanimously, that the following organizational items a. through j. be approved as follows: a. Approve Delegated Actions/ Memberships (l) Rum River Special Education Cooperative Joint Powers (2) Schools for Equity in Education (SEE) (3) Minnesota School Boards Association (MSBA) (4) Resource Training & Solutions (5) CMERDC Region III (6) East Central Minnesota Educational Cable Consortium (ECMECC) (7) Academic Excellence League (8) Minnesota State High School League (9) Minnesota Rural Education Association (MREA) b. Set Official Board Meetings, 4th Thursday of each month, 6:30 p.m., in Boardroom #238, with the exception of November and December scheduled for the 3rd Thursday of the month. c. Confirm District as Fiscal Agent for Mora Civic Center d. Approve “Kanabec County Times” as official publication e. Authorize Superintendent and Finance Manager to invest surplus funds and/or borrow as needed f. Authorize Superintendent and Finance Manager to pay claims which cannot be deferred g. Designate First Citizens Bank, Neighborhood National Bank, Spire Credit Union and MSDLAF, as depositories for 2019 h. Authorize Superintendent to carry out all administrative actions for ensuing year i. Authorize Superintendent and Board Chair to secure legal counsel as needed j. Re-authorize all existing School District Policies Discussion was held regarding the appointment of board representatives for 2019. A change was made to item i; the Mora City Park & Recreation Board representative will be removed. A change was made to item l4; Education MinnesotaMora Local 1802 representatives will be Elvehjem, Woods and Moe. A change was made to item l5; Education Minnesota-Mora ESP representatives will be Bohachek, Elvehjem and Kirschner. A motion was made by Bohachek, seconded by Moe, and carried unanimously to approve the following board committee appointments with changes as follows for items a. through p.: a. Buildings and Grounds Committee- Elvehjem, Moe, Woods b. Calendar CommitteeBohachek, Jensen c. Capital Expenditures Committee- Jensen, Moe, Woods d. Curriculum and Instruction Committee- All Board Advisory Members e. District Wellness CommitteeBohachek, Woods f. ECMECC – East Central MN Educational Cable CooperativeJensen; alternate Elvehjem g. Finance Committee- Elvehjem, Moe h. Meet and Confer- Bohachek, Elvehjem, Kirschner i. Mora City Park & Recreation Board Rep. - Open j. Mora Civic Center Operating Board- Bohachek k. MSHSL – MN State High School League- Elvehjem l. Negotiating Committees for Employee Units (1) Administration- Jensen, Moe,

Woods (2) AuxiliaryBohachek, Elvehjem, Kirschner (3) Bus Drivers- Kirschner, Moe, Woods (4) Education Minnesota–Mora Local 1802-Elvehjem, Woods, Moe (5) Education Minnesota– Mora ESP- Bohachek, Elvehjem, Kirschner (6) Service Employees International, Local 284- Bohachek, Jensen, Moe m. Policy Review Committee Elvehjem, Kirschner n. Rum River Special Education Joint Powers Board- Jensen o. SEE – Schools for Equity in Education- Moe; backup-Jensen p. Teacher Recertification CommitteeElaine Keehr, Community Member A motion was made by Elvehjem, seconded by Jensen, and carried unanimously to approve the audit firm of Althoff & Nordquist, LLC to provide District auditing services for the 2018-2019 school year audit. No topics were presented at the first Open Forum. Nelson presented the Mustang Spirit Recognition to April Leverty, Director of Nursing at St. Clare’s Living Community. George Paulson, Administrator, was unable to attend. St. Clare will host our students for clinicals during the Certified Nurses Assistant classes. They have also donated approximately $2000 in nursing equipment to set up our classroom. This class could not have been offered without their help and support. Spartz presented the Mustang Spirit recognition to the entire staff at the Mora Elementary School. They recently adjusted the lunch and recess schedule for the elementary students. Staff also had to change their schedules to accommodate these changes. Their flexibility during this transition is greatly appreciated. Elvehjem recognized Ty Houglum, Brandon Ostien, and Dale Strelow for stepping in on the spur of the moment to referee a basketball game when the scheduled referees failed to appear for a game. He also recognized Kris Osterdyk for quickly contacting the MSHSL and solving the problem. This is true Mustang Spirit. Bohachek recognized the elementary staff and early interventionists for their work with students. She has seen first-hand where their efforts have helped students go from needing assistance to participating in advanced classes. A motion was made by Bohachek, seconded by Woods, to approve the Consent Agenda as follows: Consent Agenda a. Treasurer’s Report (Place on File for Audit) b. Approve January Bill List, (Reviewed by Supt. Schultz) c. Approve Minutes- Truth in Taxation Hearing/Regular Meeting, 12-20-18 d. Approve Minutes- Work Session- Discussion of Preliminary Allegations, 1-10-19 e. Enrollments (Information) f. Civic Center Bill List (Information) g. ECFE Report (Information) h. Approve Personnel Items ● Employment of Nicole S c h w a r t z b a u e r, Health Paraprofessional Long-Term Substitute ● Employment of Linda Parson, Elementary Music Long-Term Substitute Teacher ● Employment of Tim Peterson, Mustang Express Reporter ● Employment of Lillian Truebenbach, Spring Production Choreographer ● Resignation request of Kristine McNally, HR Director/Executive Assistant ● Employment of Kelly Christianson, HR Coordinator/ Executive Assistant ● Leave Request of Kelsey Nolt ● Leave Request of Kevin Nolt ● Leave Request of Sarah Hasselfeldt ● Leave Request- Samantha Rushmeyer ● Leave Request- Kim Smith h. Approve mileage rate of 58 cents/mile, to reflect 2019 IRS Rate i. Approve December Gifts/ Donations – No donations in the month of December Schultz noted that Kelly Christianson, who is attending tonight’s meeting, will be taking over the position vacated by Kris McNally. Christianson’s first day will be February 15, 2019. The motion to approve the Consent Agenda carried unanimously. Reports and items referred to in the Consent Agenda are on file in the District Office. Schultz presented the Revised 2018-2019 Budget. This was compared to the adopted budget of June 28, 2018. Schultz noted the biggest changes being the sale of the Fairview property and mostly final expenditure of construction funds. A motion to approve the revised budget was made by Elvehjem, seconded by Moe, and

carried unanimously. A motion was made by Woods and seconded by Elvehjem to approve the Resolution Directing Administration to Make Recommendations for Reductions in Programs and Positions and Reasons Therefor for 2019-2020. On a roll call vote, the following voted in favor: Jensen, Elvehjem, Bohachek, Kirschner, Moe, Woods and the following voted against: None Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Moe made a motion, seconded by Bohachek to approve the S.E.I.U. Seniority List for June 30, 2019. The motion passed unanimously. A motion was made by Jensen and seconded by Woods to approve the Indian Education Program Plan. The motion passed unanimously. Schultz presented the football program improvement plan recommendations. At 7:15, Moe made a motion, seconded by Woods to go into closed session. The motion passed unanimously. After a short recess, the meeting resumed (closed session) at 7:18. AT 7:43, Jenson made a motion to end the closed session. This was seconded by Woods and the motion passed unanimously. At 7:45, Woods made a motion, seconded by Bohachek, to reopen the regular meeting. The motion passed unanimously. Kirschner stated the board asked for and received a better understanding of their role as board members when holding activities programs and athletics to high standards of excellence when it comes to ethics. She emphasized the board has high expectations and that moving forward it behooves everyone to ensure that happens. Board members as elected officials are going to be expected to carry that message and to reassure the community, parents and constituents that this is, in fact, the mantra of Mora Schools. The board is all in favor of saying this is a closed matter. A motion was made by Woods and seconded by Jensen to approve the 2019-2020 School Calendar. The motion passed unanimously. Board Reports and Administrative Updates Moe attended the AAA Awards Banquet as a judge. Jensen attended a Rum River Governing Board meeting. All board members attended the MSBA Conference. Student Representative Molly Lukenbill presented the Student Council Report. Students are participating in Snow Week activities which include dress up days and a pep fest. This Saturday is the winter formal. The theme is “Winter in Paris.” They have sold 289 tickets, which is the most they have ever sold. Lukenbill and fellow Student Representative Isaac Balmer attended the MSBA Conference for a day along with staff member Jackie Stevens. They attended a breakout session for students on a school board, stating it was good to see how other schools do things. It was fun and interesting. Brandt presented the Building and Grounds Update and the Transportation Update, noting radon testing will be done February 11-14. We have contracted with an outside company to do our DOT random drug testing. The first round of tests were done last week. The full report is on file in the District Office. Nelson and Bakke reviewed the High School Principals’ Update. Bakke thanked Town and Country Insurance for the monetary donation to the Homeless/Highly Mobile (HHM) program. Brent noted students watched the Black Panther movie for their “Caught ‘Ya” reward. The full report is on file in the district office. Spartz presented the Elementary Principal’s Update, noting upcoming lyceums and performances. She also mentioned Dakota Sand won the district spelling bee. He will move on to represent Mora on February 5th. The full report is on file in the district office. Schultz presented the Superintendent’s report, noting from the Athletics Director’s report that there are plans underway to take Girls’ Hockey in a different direction. He also noted there is continued interest in the land by the bus garage. They are currently awaiting an asbestos inspection. The Communications Committee will explore logo designs and color palettes relating to the brand identification. A recommendation will be presented to the Board and a timeline for implementation discussed. The full Superintendent’s report is on file in the District Office. Future meeting dates were noted, including the work session scheduled for Thursday, February 7, 2019 at 5:00 p.m.. Correspondence was reviewed. There was no other board business discussed. There were no topics presented during the second Open Forum. Bohachek made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Woods seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. The meeting was

adjourned at 8:28 p.m. Karen Kirschner, Board Chair Scott Moe, Clerk Published in the Kanabec County Times Feb. 28, 2019

COUNTY BOARD PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNTY BOARD State of Minnesota County of Kanabec Office of the County Coordinator Synopsis of the County Board Minutes of 1/23/19 in pursuance of M.S.375.12 Subd.1. 1. The Kanabec County Board of Commissioners met at 9 a.m. on 1/23/19 pursuant to adjournment with the following board members present: Gene Anderson, Dennis McNally, Craig Smith and Les Nielsen. Absent: Kathi Ellis. 2. Carried unanimously to approve the agenda as amended. 9:02 a.m. – Kathi Ellis arrived. 3. Carried unanimously to approve the 1/8/19 minutes as corrected. 4. Carried unanimously to recess the Board Meeting at 9:05 a.m. to a time immediately following the Family Services Board. 5. Carried unanimously to approve the Family Services Board Agenda as presented. 6. Carried unanimously to approve the payment of 51 claims totaling $84,496.84 on Welfare Funds. 9:25 a.m. – The Chairperson adjourned Family Services Board. 7. Carried unanimously to approve the following paid claims: Vendor Amount Braham Public Schools 4,945.61 Brunswick Twp 3,359.42 City of Mora 13,168.34 City of Quamba 5,342.36 Hinckley-Finlayson Schools 2,131.29 Kanabec Co 2,742.24 Kanabec Co Aud/Treas 9,323.02 Kanabec Twp 2,502.00 MN Dept of Finance 5,545.00 MN Energy 10,526.24 MN Unemployment Ins 11,840.44 Mora Public Schools 50,725.07 Ogilvie Public Schools 23,306.13 Peace Twp 2,041.52 The Hartford 2,027.48 Verizon 2,854.77 28 claims < $2000 were paid from the Revenue Fund 27,447.00 $178,908.75 8. Carried unanimously to approve a request from Brent Fosness to repurchase PID #03.01200.00 9. Carried unanimously to approve a request from Robert Frydenlund to repurchase PID #06.00830.00 10. Carried unanimously to approve a request from Jason Kneiszler to repurchase PID #12.00635.00 11. Carried unanimously to approve a temporary telecommuting request from the Aud/Treas. 10:33 a.m. – The Chairperson called for public comment. Those that responded included: Sharon Smith, 12/18/18 Public Hearing Minutes. Juanita Etter, concerns regarding waste near public waters. 10:37 a.m. – The Chairperson closed public comment. 12. Carried unanimously to approve the following claims on the funds indicated: Revenue Fund Vendor Amount Advanced Correctional Healthcare 16,262.86 Clifton Larson Allen 9,500.00 East Cent Reg Juvenile Ctr 19,598.00 ECRL 76,759.00 FBG 6,410.24 G & N Enterprises 3,431.00 Kanabec Co Hwy Dept 3,041.25 MCCC 39,912.25 MacTek Systems 6,850.00 MN Sheriffs’ Assn 5,595.84 Ratwik, Roszak & Maloney 2,661.00 Reliance Telephone 2,600.00 Shopko 4,995.08 Total Compliance Solutions 2,000.00 Watch Guard 15,750.00 156 claims < $2000 were paid from the Revenue Fund 40,443.18 $255,809.70 R&B Fund Vendor Amount Beaudry Oil & Propane 13,799.14 MN Dept of Transportation 3,005.80 Nuss Truck 7,568.71 Towmaster 110,243.00 14 claims < $2000 were paid from the R&B Fund 5,751.89 $140,368.54 13. Carried unanimously to approve payment of the following claims on SCORE Funds: Waste Mgmt, $2,565.69. Quality Disposal, $3,770.60. Arthur Twp, $400. 14. Carried unanimously to appoint Dr. Donner to the Hospital Board. 15. Carried unanimously to re-appoint Jesse Stegeman as an alternate to the Insurance Committee. 16. Anderson introduced a resolution to appoint Eric Johnson as an alternate to the Insurance Committee. The motion was seconded by Nielsen and the following voted: IN FAVOR:

Anderson, Ellis, Smith, Nielsen. OPPOSED: McNally. Whereupon the resolution was passed. 17. Carried unanimously to appoint Trent Terpstra to the Safety Committee. 18. Carried unanimously to approve a resolution authorizing Lakes & Pines CAC to be charged with the administration of funds from the MN Housing Finance Agency. 19. Carried unanimously to close the meeting at 11:22 a.m. 20. Carried unanimously to re-open the meeting at 11:29 a.m. 21. Carried unanimously to approve a union contract with the LELS Union Local 107. 22. Carried unanimously to approve a union contract with the LELS Union Local 106. 23. Carried unanimously to approve an MOU with LELS Union Local 106 &107. 24. Carried unanimously to adjourn at 11:40 a.m. For further information please contact the Kanabec County Coordinator’s Office at 6796440 or see our website at www. kanabeccounty.org. Published in the Kanabec County Times Feb. 28, 2019

PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNTY BOARD State of Minnesota County of Kanabec Office of the County Coordinator Synopsis of the County Board Minutes of 2/6/19 in pursuance of M.S.375.12 Subd.1. 1. The Kanabec County Board of Commissioners met for a Work Session regarding Shoreland Ordinance #5 at 9 a.m. on 2/6/19 pursuant to adjournment with the following board members present: Gene Anderson, Kathi Ellis, Dennis McNally, Craig Smith, and Les Nielsen. 2. Carried unanimously to approve the work session agenda as amended. 3. The Board of Commissioners expressed consensus for the following document changes: 1. In all places throughout the document replace the title “Environmental Services Supervisor” with “Environmental Services Department” 2. Under item 3.1.1 remove “The term of office of Environmental Services Supervisor shall be indefinite and shall terminate at the pleasure of the Board of County Commissioners.” 3. Under item 3.2.1 add an alternate to the Board of Adjustment membership 4. Under item 3.3.1 add language to include at least 1 shoreland resident 5. Under item 3.6.1 change “granting” to “considering” 6. Under item 3.6.3.1 change “permitting” to “considering” 7. Under item 3.6.3.2 the following language was removed: “issued including information on the use, location and conditions imposed by the Planning Commission; time limits, review dates and such other information as may be appropriate.” 8. Under item 3.6.4.8 delete County Planning Commission and add County Board 9. Under item 3.7.4.7 add Environmental Services Department to define who is conducting the evaluation 10. Copy item 3.7.3.4 and add this language under new item 3.6.4.10 11. Remove item 4.4.1.8, 4.4.1.8.1, 4.4.1.8.2, and 4.4.1.8.3 12. The language from item 8.5 will be moved to item 4.5 13. Seventeen (17) unnamed lakes will be removed from the Lake Classification Chart. These unnamed lakes are covered under wetland regulations. 14. In all places throughout the document, Agricultural Feed Lots- Expansion or Resumption will be changed to “Not Permitted.” Agricultural feed lots are covered under the Pollution Control Agency. 15. Under item 5.2.5.3 change “a” County Board to “the” County Board 16. Under item 6.1.3.2 add “recycled material” to improved surface list 17. Under item 8.2.7 remove “except in mixed use zone with a CUP/IUP.” 18. Under item 8.4.3.3 remove “A maximum sign area of thirty-two (32) square feet per side may be permitted as an interim use. 4. The board consensus was to hold another work session to further discuss vacation rental properties, proposed multi-use districts, and “spot” zoning. 5. Carried unanimously to adjourn the work session at 12:17 p.m. For further information please contact the Kanabec County Coordinator’s Office at 6796440 or see our website at www. kanabeccounty.org. Published in the Kanabec County Times Feb. 28, 2019

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David S. Walberg David Scott Walberg, of Mora, died unexpectedly in his sleep on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019, at his nephew’s residence in Mora. He was 58 years old. He was born on Sept. 28, 1960, in Saint Paul, to p parents Leonard and Wan netta (Sanders) Walberg. H He grew up in Lino Lakes a and attended Circle Pines H High School. He later went o on to complete his GED at a age 21 from Pine Technical C College. He moved to Mora iin about 1978 following his ssister Carol. He worked at S Sheller Globe (later as EPC) ffrom about 1979 to 1996. He tthen was employed by Land O Lakes (Dean Foods) from 11997 until 2017. On Sept. 11, 1981, he was united in marriage to Mary Wicklund at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Brunswick. Together they lived in Mora and built their home on the Snake River where they raised their two daughters Sara and Sally. They eventually divorced. On July 18, 1998, he married Kit Blackowiak at the First Lutheran Church in Rush City. Through this union he gained two additional children, Tausha and Jason. In November 2014, he endured the loss of his daughter Sally and his newborn granddaughter Brooklyn, which forever altered his remaining years. He was deeply saddened by these losses. He and Kit then divorced and he continued to reside in Mora. He loved cooking, cars, football, NASCAR, garden-

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ing, outdoor sports, singing and finding deals. He was very generous and kind, and would give without hesitation to his family and friends in need. He was so very proud of his kids and grandkids. He had a strong inner strength and work ethic. He celebrated over 34 years of sobriety and was involved in AA in the early years. He instilled in his kids that they could do anything as long as they worked hard for it. He was a loving father, brother, son, spouse and grandfather - the best a person could have. Family, unconditional love and kindness to all were his guiding principles. He will be dearly missed by his family, friends, and all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Gary, Richard and Robert; daughter Sally and granddaughters, Brooklyn and Katlin. He is survived by daughters, Sara (Mike) Telander of Otsego, Tausha (Dan) Dunlap of North Branch, and son, Jason Blackowiak of Eden Prairie; brother, John (Audrey) of Ogilvie; sisters, Jean Crawford of Forest Lake, Janet Mategko of Blaine and Carol Froemming of Mora; sister-in-law, Bernadette Walberg of Coon Rapids; grandchildren, Allissa, Haylee, Gracey, Axel, Leo and Hazel; nephews, Dennis, Craig, Clinton, Robert, Jerry, Mike, Garrison, Joseph and Fabrice; nieces, Julie, Jean, Janet, Jeannine, Lisa, Stacy, Bridgget and Carolyn; as well as numerous great nieces and nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. A memorial service was held on Friday, Feb. 22, 2019, at Akkerman Ingebrand Chapel. Inurnment will take place at Grass Lake Mission Cemetery in the spring. Arrangements by Akkerman Ingebrand Funeral Home of Mora. Condolences may be posted at www. aifuneral.com.

Charles W. Black Charles W. Black, of Dalbo, died Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019, at the St. Cloud Hospital surrounded by loved ones. He was 82 years old. He was preceded in death by parents Clark and Eda B Black; brothers, Clark Jr. a and Joseph; son-in-law, Harrry Keller and other beloved rrelatives. He is survived by his wife o of 62 years, Donna “Swede;” d daughter, Becky Keller; ssons, Marvin and Keith ((Sandra) Black; eight grandc children; 21 great-grandc children; brother, Larry ((Vangie) Black; sister-inllaw, Sharon Black; brothe er-in-law, Roland (Norma) S Swanson and many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. A funeral service was held on Monday, Feb. 25, 2019, at Liberty Baptist Church in Ogilvie, with Pastor Gary Johnson officiating. Burial was in the Dalbo Baptist Cemetery. Arrangements by the Rock Ingebrand Funeral Home of Braham. Condolences may be posted at www. aifuneralhome.com.

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ARTHUR TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF ELECTION AND ANNUAL TOWN MEETING Notice is hereby given that Arthur Township, Kanabec County, will conduct its election of Town officers on Tuesday, March 12, 2019, at the Town Hall located at 1899 Frontage Road, Mora, MN. Polls will be open from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for the purpose of electing one Supervisor for a 3-year term and a Treasurer for a 2-year term. The Annual Town Meeting will be called to order at 8:15 p.m. Board of Canvass will meet immediately following the Annual Town Meeting. In the event of inclement weather, all of the above will be conducted on March 19, 2019, at the same times. Teri Bentler, Clerk Published in the Kanabec County Times Feb. 28, 2019

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St. Cloud State University has announced the following students whose academic achievement placed them on the 2018 fall semester dean’s list: Kristina Josul of Ogilvie, College of Liberal Arts, Global Studies, Bachelor of Arts. Samantha Olson of Ogilvie, School of Education, Elementary/K-6 Education, Bachelor of Science.

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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.

FULL TIME CUSTOMER SERVICE & ADMINISTRATIVE POSITION

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.

Digital Copy Center & Media Operations This is a perfect opportunity if you:

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

• Have strong customer service & technology skills

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• Are detailed oriented

• Like to work independently • Proficient in Excel & Word

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

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Progressive Living Solutions is a local North Branch residential adult foster care provider supporting high functioning adults with mental illness and other disabilities.

Pay rate $10.50-$11.00. Paid weekly. No weekends, Monday - Friday 5:00 pm 10:30 pm. General cleaning duties include Bathrooms, Trash, Dust, Mop.

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Position open for a full-time Highway Technician II in the County Highway Department. Associate Degree in Civil Engineering Technology or related field, and a valid Minnesota Class D Driver’s License. Starting Salary: $23.76 per hour with excellent benefits. For more details and/or to apply, go to: https:// www.governmentjobs.com/careers/coisantimn.

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KANABEC COUNTY

107 Park St. S., Mora, MN 55051

320-679-2661

KANABEC COUNTY TIMES

FEBRUARY 28, 2019 www.moraminn.com

Mora ﬁreﬁghters request pension increase BY SCOTT MCKINNEY NEWS@MORAMINN.COM

BERNADINE DAMANN | SUBMITTED

Royal Neighbors support Youth Mentoring Program Royal Neighbors of America presented a check for $1,000 to the Braham Event Center. At Santa Day, a fundraiser was held, where Royal Neighbors matched $1,000. This money will be used for the “Youth Mentoring Program.” Pictured left to right: Becky Turnquist, Marie Grundberg, Jane Moyer, Stella Bobo, Dorothy Johnson, Patty Lind, Bernadine and Don Damann.

Helpful scouts dig out fire hydrants On Monday, Feb. 25, Boy Scouts from Troop 191 did their good deed for the day by helping Mora residents. The Scouts went out in minus 4 degree weather to dig out 44 fire hydrants. Hydrants should have snow and ice removed 3 feet out from the hydrant with a clear path from the street up to the hydrant. The Scouts discussed the importance of keeping hydrants accessible. Imagine firefighters arriving at a home only to discover that the hydrant is buried. They can’t start putting the fire out until they dig the hydrant out. The delay could cost the home or lives.

ANNE LEROY | SUBMITTED

A contribution by the City of Mora to local firefighters’ service pensions is under consideration, with the goals of supporting the important actions of current firefighters and recruiting new members. At its meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 19 the Mora City Council discussed ratifying the amended bylaws for the Mora Area Fire Department Relief Association. At issue is an increase in firefighters’ pensions, from $2,000 to $2,500 per year of service. MAFD treasurer Wade Lennox and firefighter Mark Cannon requested financial support from the city for the retirement fund, potentially equaling the department’s State Aid contribution which was $46,442 in 2018. They stated that the department has not sought municipal support for nearly two decades. After an informative discussion the Council ratified the amended bylaws, and Mayor Alan Skramstad stated that he will consult with the city attorney before considering the pension request. In other action: • The Council reviewed and approved the 2019 Mora Aquatic Center schedule and program fees. Typically this is addressed in the fall, but with the pool feasibility study underway the Council chose to wait until now. Fees will not change from last year while the feasibility study is in progress; however, the deadline to register for swim lessons was moved from Mar. 1 to Apr. 15, and registration will be completed online only. • MAFD Fire Chief Brett Anderson presented the department’s annual report. Anderson reported that the department received 102 calls in 2018, which he stated is slightly fewer than previous years, MAFD’s service area covers all or part of 11 cities and townships, encompassing more than 240 square miles with a population of around 12,000. Due to the District 11B special election on Tuesday, Mar. 19, the next City Council meeting has been rescheduled for 6:30 p.m., Monday, Mar. 18 at City Hall.

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