Kanabec County Times February 21, 2019

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Kanabec County hires new coordinator

BY KIRSTEN FAURIE EDITOR@MORAMINN.COM

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.

Kris was selected of three finalists and began her first day with the county on Jan. 22.

Before her hiring as county coordi-

nator, Kris worked as the Mora Public Schools superintendent’s executive assistant and human resources coordinator. Before that, she had worked in various human resources and staffing roles.

She is a long-time Kanabec County resident, married to Mora school teacher and wrestling coach, Tom Youngblom. She is also the daughter of County Commissioner, Dennis McNally, a bit of a sticking point that came up in her interview.

Kris said her role and the role of a commissioner are quite different, and that she felt her father’s presence on the board wouldn’t interfere.

“I’m the gatherer of information. I provide it to the commissioners, let them make the decision, then implement it,” she said.

Dennis abstained from any votes regarding her hiring.

Kris first studied psychology at St. SEE COORDINATOR PAGE 6

Kris McNally

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Special election ahead (again) —this time for MN House

BY MIKE GAINOR EDITOR@PINECITYMN.COM

DOGS & PONIES Wandering animals find their way home with the help of sheriff’s deputies, newspaper ads, social media and considerate neighbors

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Above, an ad placed in the Kanabec County Times helped bring a lost dog home after more than a month. The four images on the left are just a sampling of animal photos previously shared on the Kanabec County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page in hopes of finding owners.

BY KIRSTEN FAURIE EDITOR@MORAMINN.COM

It happens. Dogs break free of leashes; cows in search of greener pastures slip through the fence to find them. It’s not rare for an owner to lose track of an animal be it pet or livestock. When it happens, it often takes a community effort to reunite these wayward animals with their people.

Kanabec County does not have an animal control officer or a contract with a kennel or similar agency, yet issues where one might be handy still arise.

When an incident warrants attention, it’s often the Sheriff’s Office deputies who step in.

Most pressing is when a large animal like a cow is seen wandering near a road.

Kanabec County Sheriff Brian Smith said this is a significant safety concern and they will send a deputy to find the animal and hopefully track down who it belongs to.

It has been almost exactly two years since a Kanabec County deputy was on such a call, looking for a black bovine in the dark when he struck it with his squad car. The deputy was not seriously injured, but the squad car was totaled.

Incidents like this are exactly why the sheriff’s office takes wandering animals seriously, lest it result in a more serious —or even fatal—accident.

Sheriff Smith said as fewer and fewer local farmers raise cattle, it has been easier to figure out who the animal belongs to.

“You start to get to know who has cows and who doesn’t,” said Smith.

Most often farmers respond quickly when they know an animal is loose. In most cases they haven’t wandered far. Much more rarely, an animal like a horse might travel miles.

Smith recalled the few incidents when it took a couple days to find the owners of horses. In those

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cases, a nearby farm has offered to keep the animal contained until the owners were found; sometimes the KCSO has utilized the help East Central Livestock’s auction barn.

WHO LET THE DOGS OUT? When it comes to lost pets that aren’t a threat to public safety, law enforcement takes a different role.

While dealing with burglaries, drugs, sex crimes and assaults, tracking down animals is not a front-burner item for local law enforcement.

“We’re not going to go around chasing loose dogs. We don’t have the resources for it,” said Smith.

Still, deputies won’t balk at offering a hand. The Kanabec County Sheriff’s Office frequently honor requests from the community to share posts of lost or found animals on their Facebook page.

The KCSO has a large social media following and these posts

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Pine County and a portion of Kanabec County is heading for its second special election of 2019 in March.

Special Primary: March 5, 2019 Special Election: March 19, 2019 The special primary and election is to fill the state House of Representatives seat for Minnesota’s District 11B, which covers Pine County and half of Kanabec County.

That seat became vacant after Representative Jason Rarick resigned from the position effective Feb. 12 to be sworn in as state senator from District 11.

Governor Tim Walz issued a writ ordering the special election on Feb. 14, calling it, “... necessary to fill this vacancy to ensure representation for the citizens of District 11B,” Walz wrote.

The filing period for District 11B candidates ran from Friday, Feb. 15 until 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 19.

The withdrawal period ends at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 20. If needed, a special primary will be held on Tuesday, March. 5 for the major party candidates.

CANDIDATE FILINGS FOR DISTRICT 11B Joe Wolf lf Traci LeBrun Nathan Nelson Tim Burkhardt Carl Pederson Ayrlahn Johnson Michael Cummins

Republican bl Republican Republican DFL Republican Republican Republican

MN HOUSE DISTRICT 11B MN House of Representatives District 11B includes all of Pine County and the eastern side of Kanabec County including: • City of Grasston • City of Mora • Arthur Township • Brunswick Township • Comfort Township • Grass Lake Township • Knife Lake Township • Kroschel Township • Pomroy Township • Whited Township

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COPS AND COURTS

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KANABEC COUNTY COURT REPORT

The following charges were filed in Kanabec County Court on Feb. 7 - 19, 2019. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Benjamin Todd Wilber (11/26/1991) of Mora was charged Feb. 7 with one felony count of drugs first degree - sale - 17 grams or more - cocaine or meth within 90 day period and one felony count of drug possession in the third degree - 10 grams or more a narcotic drug other than heroin.

Timothy John Fluegge (2/24/1973) of Mora was charged Feb. 8 with one gross misdemeanor count of third deree driving while impaired and one gross misdemeanor count of third degree driving while impaired - over 0.08 within two hours.

Jerad Andrew Brendsel (12/6/1992) of Onamia was charged Feb. 12 with one gross misdemeanor count of driving while impaired in the second degree and one gross misdemeanor count of driving while impaired in the second degree over 0.08 or more.

Ryan James Hickey (10/15/1984) of Mora was charged Feb. 12 with one felony count of financial transaction card fraud-use-no consent.

Rylie Ann Citrowske (5/15/1997) of Wyoming was charged Feb. 12 with one gross misdemeanor count of driving while impaired in the third degree and one gross misdemeanor count of driving while impaired in the third degree - over 0.08 or more.

Heather Nicolle Johnson (4/4/1973) of Brook Park was charged Feb. 12 with one misdemeanor count of attempted theft and one misdemeanor count of disorderly conduct- offensive/ abusive/noisy/obscene.

Christeen Jo Massey also known as Tabatha Sue Farleigh (6/15/1981) of Cloquet was charged Feb. 12 with one gross misdemeanor count of drug possession in the fifth degree not small amount marijuana, one misdemeanor count of driving after revocation and one misdemeanor count of uninsured vehicle - driver violation.

Brianna Lei Miller (2/20/1980) of Finlayson was charged Feb. 13 with one misdemeanor count of trespass - occupy/enter dwelling.

Aaron Matthew Thomas (1/25/1992) of Mora was charged Feb. 13 with one felony count of drug possession in the fifth degree and one petty misdemeanor count of possession of drug paraphernalia.

Travis Ely Swanson (10/20/1983) of Pine City was charged Feb. 14 with one misdemeanor count of issue dishonored check-offense.

Melissa Ann Weberg (1/29/1970) of Mora was charged Feb. 19 with one felony count of drug possession in the fifth degree.

John Robert Putz (5/21/1984) of Mora was charged Feb. 19 with one felony count of threats of violence and one felony count of domestic assault.

Mark Perry Anderson (12/28/1981) of Ogilvie was charged Feb. 19 with one felony count of controlled substance crime in the fifth degree, one misdemeanor count of obstruction of legal process and one petty misdemeanor count of possession of drug paraphernalia.

Mora man charged in Henriette Rd burglaries STAFF REPORT NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

On Jan. 16, a Pine County Sheriff’s Office deputy responded to a report of a burglary at a residence on Henriette Road in Pine County. The property owners said they had last been at the property three days earlier, and when they returned on Jan. 16 they discovered the burglary.

The deputy saw that the property had been broken into with the clasp for the locks pried off the frame, a window broken and a piece of siding torn off.

The damage was estimated to exceed $1,000 for repair and replacement. The inside of the trailer house had been ransacked and numerous items were missing, including firearms, tools and other items.

Law enforcement discovered that two of the stolen firearms had been pawned at a Cambridge shop on Jan. 14 by a woman. A record check showed

that this same woman had pawned approximately 100 firearms over the past several months.

Records also showed that the woman pawned a television set from another burglary approximately a half mile from the other burglary. Another man also pawned items from that burglary and is seen in a surveillance video pawning stolen items while the woman stands behind him with other items waiting to be pawned.

On Jan. 31, a deputy was on patrol on Henriette Road and spotted a Crown Victoria that failed to signal a turn or come to a complete stop before turning eastbound. He activated his emergency lights, but the vehicle did not come to a stop until it turned into the McDonald’s parking lot and stopped across two parking spaces.

A male driver, later identified as Paul Michael Hein, 39, of Mora, and the woman from the pawn shop videos were in the vehicle. Hein said he did

not have a driver’s license, and it was later found that his license had been revoked. The female passenger said the vehicle belonged to her but she hadn’t transferred the title yet.

The deputy found evidence of drug use and found a baggie that tested positive for methamphetamine. Also in the vehicle were multiple tire irons and pry bars and numerous power tools.

A burglary victim later identified the tools as having been stolen from them.

According to Pine County investigators, the woman admitted pawning two guns but said she didn’t know they were stolen. She eventually told the investigator that she got the guns from Hein and gave him the money after she sold them.

Hein has been charged with felony burglary, illegal possession of a firearm or ammunition, and receiving stolen property.

MINNESOTA STATE PATROL

Nine Minnesota State Patrol vehicles have been struck already this February. Of those nine crashes, five involved injuries.

A trooper’s office is the highway; keep him safe Question: In the past few weeks, I noticed a major increase in the number of crashes due to slippery roads.

Can you explain the importance of driving with due care and what troopers are seeing?

Answer: We have been extremely busy this winter responding to many crashes and calls about vehicles off the road. Since we’re responding to Ask A an increased number Trooper of incidents, it inthe chances Neil Dickenson creases that we’ll get hit from a secondary crash.

Multiple squads have been hit by passing motorists in the month of February alone and some crashes

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involved injuries.

We use our patrol cars to secure and protect a crash scene so those involved are protected from other passing vehicles. This becomes extremely dangerous for the troopers that are securing the crash scene and especially if the crash is blocking a lane of traffic on a slippery roadway.

We will request other troopers or available law enforcement agencies to assist us with traffic control by slowing down approaching motorists and warning them of a lane closure.

I was almost struck myself recently when I came upon a two-vehicle crash that was blocking the right lane on the freeway during one of our recent snow storms. There were numerous secondary crashes behind me where vehicles skidded by my patrol car at high speeds.

If you see an emergency vehicle that is parked with its emergency lights on and there is no crash they are investigating, this is a warning for all the approaching motorists that there is an incident ahead. Please remember to move over if you can when you see flashing lights. If it is unsafe to move over, slow down significantly.

Motorists also need to pay attention at all times and adjust their speeds to the current road conditions. Always wear your seatbelt, increase your following distance and make sure your lights are on when visibility is reduced.

Our office is the highway and we need your help to keep ourselves and other motorists safe.

SERGEANT NEIL DICKENSON is Minnesota State Patrol public information officer for the state’s northeast region.

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Featured Event of the Week

nant women at Kanabec County Community Health, 905 Forest Ave. E., Mora (320-679-6330). To set up a service contact with CDS call toll free 1-866-543-6009.

Preschool Storytime Preschool storytime, for ages 3-6, is held at 11 a.m. every Friday at the Mora Public Library, 200 W. Maple Ave., Mora. Siblings are welcome.

There will be a selection of picture books selected and read by the library staff and a craft activity to take home.

For those interested in hosting their own storytime, ask about the Storytime To Go Kits. Kits include books, activity ideas and printed materials similar to those used at storytime in the library.

Families can join in the fun at the library or bring the fun of storytime home with them.

FEB. 21 55-Plus Defensive Driving Program- Refresher Course The Seven County Senior Federation will be offering a 55-plus Driver Improvement Program (four hour refresher course) from 12-4 p.m. at Eastwood Life Enrichment Center, 160 Valhalla Circle, Mora.

There is a cost. Preregistration is required.

For more information or to register, call 320-679-4700.

FEB. 23 “Rock-A-Thon” The Kanabec History Center’s rocking chair marathon fundraiser will take place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 805 Forest Ave. W., Mora. For more information or to pregister call 320-679-1665.

Business Skills for Artists ECRAC will present two workshops for artists at 112 Main St. S., Braham.

Portfolio Kit: 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Marketing: 1-3:30 p.m.

There is a cost. Advance registration is required. Call 320396-2337 ext. 1 or email info@ ecrac.org.

A Night Before The Oscars Paradise Theatre will hold their annual fundraiser gala.

6:30 p.m. - Red Carpet Welcome 7:00 p.m. - Program/Auction Come dressed for a night on the town. 2018 cinema yearin-review, drinks, hospitality bags, silent auction, drawings and grand prize. Tickets may be purchased at Paradise Theatre, First Citizen’s Bank, Neighborhood National Bank or at the door.

Knife Lake Township Audit The annual Board of Audit meeting for Knife Lake Township will be held at 6:00 p.m. at the Knife Lake Town Hall.

Southfork Township Audit The Board of Audit Meeting of Southfork Township will be held at 7:00 p.m. at the Kanabec Town Hall.

Pomroy Township Audit The annual audit of the 2018 financial records of Pomroy Township will be held at 7:00 p.m. The regular board meeting will immediately follow. Both meetings will be held at the Pomroy Town Hall, 3047 – 320th Avenue, Brook Park, MN.

FEB. 24 Spectacular Wedding Fair The 9th Annual East Central MN Wedding Fair will be held from 12-4 p.m. at Cambridge Middle School, 31374 Xylite St. N.E., Cambridge. Pre-register for free gift/prize drawing (pre-registry not required to attend). Free admission.

Runway shows at 1 and 3 p.m.

Vendor booths, samples, prize drawings and more.

Couples and vendors register online: F@SpectacularWeddingFair or www.north65chamber.com.

FEB. 25

FEB. 22

Paper Player’s and Coloring for Relaxation

Holocaust Survivor, Speaker

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

Coloring books and supplies also available.

Fred M. B. Amram will speak from 1-2 p.m.at Braham Area High School, 531 Elmhurst Ave. S., Braham. Questions, book signing and a meet and greet will follow. Braham students will present a museum gallery display. Open to the public.

Please enter through the activity door.

Dental Clinic Children’s Dental Services will provide dental services for individuals age 0-26 and preg-

been operating for more than one year. Receive information, tools and resources.

Workshops are facilitated

by Morgan Baum, who has a background in marketing, journalism, research, retail, fundraising and online sales.

Snacks will be provided.

Register at https://tinyurl. com/y9ulb6l9

American Legion Auxiliary The American Legion Auxiliary will meet for lunch at 12:30 p.m. followed by a 1:30 p.m. meeting at Kev’s Depot, 118 Railroad Ave. N.E., Mora.

There will be a report on the Valentine’s Day cookies served at St. Clare’s. Members are encouraged to attend.

FEB. 27 Music with John Rodenborg John Rodenborg will entertain with country music at 1:30 p.m. at Eastwood Life Enrichment Center, 160 Valhalla Circle, Mora.

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.

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

Friends of the Library Mora Friends of the Library 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 3 Woodbury Chorus and Orchestra

Retail 102 Workshop Central Minnesota Jobs and Training Services will offer Retail 102 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at CareerForce, 140 Buchanan St., Suite 152, Cambridge. This workshop is geared toward small businesses who have

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.

SENIOR DINING Location: Dala Apartments - 470 Bean Ave., Mora Phone: 320-679-4029 between 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 25: Sloppy Joe on a bun, tator tots, vegetable ranch salad, cinnamon baked apples.

Tuesday, Feb. 26: Bacon wrapped pork filet, baked potato with sour cream, squash, dinner roll, poke cake.

Wednesday, Feb. 27: Chicken broccoli casserole, carrot coins, pears, wheat bread, krispie bar.

Thursday, Feb. 28: Baked ham, candied yams and apples, vegetable medley, wheat bread, pineapple upside down cake.

Friday, March 1: Meatloaf, rosemary garlic oven roasted potato, corn, spiced apricots.

Note: Senior Dining is for persons 60 - plus, Ogilvie Senior Dining is served on Mondays and Wednesdays at the Ogilvie Civic Center.

Menu is subject to change. For more information call 320-679-4029.

MARCH 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.

MARCH 5 Corn and Soybean Workshop The U of M Extension will present a workshop from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 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. communion service.

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.

Pomroy Township Election, Town Meeting Pomroy Township will conduct its annual election at the Town Hall, 3047 – 320th Ave., Brook Park. Polls open from 5 to 8 p.m. followed by the annual town meeting at 8:05 p.m. See Legal Notices for more information.

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.

Spring Seed Swap 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.

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.

Submit upcoming events and activities to notices@moraminn.com

THIS WEEK: THUR. 2/21 NAMI Connection: 6:30-8 p.m., Cambridge Medical Center, Harbor Room.

Lap Swim: 6-7 a.m. Ogilvie Community Pool.

Pickleball: 6:15-8:15 p.m., Mora Elementary School.

Celebrate Recovery: 6 p.m. meal, True Vine Luth. Church.

AA Meetings: 10 a.m., St. Mary’s Church, Mora; 8 p.m., Ogilvie Fire Hall, Ogilvie.

Adult Day Break: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Pine City.

Compassionate Friends: 7-9 p.m., Sts Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Braham.

WINDOW Domestic Abuse Support Group: 6 p.m., Journey North Church, Pine City.

FRI. 2/22 The Refuge: Domestic Violence Mtg for Women: 12:30-2 p.m., Family Pathways Bldg, Mora.

Lap Swim: 6-7 a.m. Ogilvie Community Pool.

Preschool Storytime: 11 a.m., Mora Public Library.

Mora Food Pantry: 9:30 a.m.12 p.m., 214 Railroad Ave. AA Meetings: 7 p.m., Serenity Manor. Women’s Meeting: 7 p.m., Lakeside.

SAT. 2/23 AA Meeting: 9 a.m., True Vine Lutheran Church, Mora.

Ogilvie Food Shelf: 8-10:30 a.m., Quality building, Ogilvie.

SUN. 2/24 Open Swim/Gym: 1-3 p.m.

Ogilvie Community Pool.

MON. 2/25 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.

Kanabec County Republicans: 7-8:30 p.m.,Kanabec County Courthouse.

TUE. 2/26 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. MOPS: 9-11 a.m. Living Hope Church, 2297 210th Ave., Mora Heart to Heart Support Group: 2-3 p.m., FirstLight Health System, Mora.

The Braham Jam: 11:30 a.m., Braham Country Floral.

WED. 2/27 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.

Ogilvie Museum Meeting: 6:15 p.m., Ogilvie Barber/Museum.

WINDOW Domestic Abuse Support Group: 10 a.m., 204 Fire Monument Rd., Hinckley.

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3 books you will actually enjoy reading to your kids

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’m convinced some writers see writing children’s books as an easy way to make a buck. Children are easily entertained, so writing a kids book must be simple, right?

Wrong.

As a person who spends 15-30 minutes an evening reading children’s books let me tell you something: There are a lot of bad children’s books out there.

Now, we are all Editor aware of the classics: Kirsten Faurie “Where the Wild Things Are” and “The Very Hungry Caterpillar,” but there are only so many times you can read “Goodnight Moon” before you go a little crazy.

On a mission to vary our book-reading diet, the Mora Public Library and our use of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library has been a great help.

If you want to add some variety to storytime, I recommend the following, all of which are available through the East Central Regional Library.

1. THEY ALL SAW A CAT During such a trip to the library, we discovered one of my favorite books to read before tucking our little one in to bed: “They All Saw a Cat” by Brendan Wenzel. This book received the 2017 Caldecott Medal and Honor Book (a pretty decent indicator it’s a winner.) I love it so much I will go on a 20-minute rant about it with whoever will listen.

Why I love it: While my daughter thinks this story is about a cat, as an adult I enjoy the underlying (but in no way hidden) essence of the book. This story

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is all about how our perspective shapes what we see. The story begins with the tools the cat uses to perceive the world, “The cat walked through the world, with its whiskers, ears, and paws...”

As each page is turned, the illustration style changes to show how the cat as it is perceived by different animals.

The child perceives something soft and friendly. The mouse perceives something dangerous and frightening, etc.

Even a worm with no eyes has a way to “view” the cat.

The illustrator never shows the cat’s face as it truly is, but only through the lens of how it is perceived by others—including the cat itself. The book ends by the cat perceiving itself in its reflection.

It’s imaginative, engaging and fun for both children and parents.

2. THERE WAS AN OLD DRAGON WHO SWALLOWED A KNIGHT Written by Penny Parker Klostermann and illustrated by Ben Mantle, “There was an Old Dragon Who Swallowed a Knight” is a take on the

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classic, “There was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly” rhyme.

Why I love it: The cadence truly bounces as you read, and the illustrations offer a lot of different things to look at and add to the story.

I get a kick out of when the dragon goes so far as to swallow a moat. At that point, “With all of that water he started to bloat ...” things start to go downhill for the dragon.

It’s not so repetitive to be boring, but enough that my daughter can partake. She understands that when I say, “I don’t know why he swallowed the knight,” she gets to shout, “It’s not polite!”

Wait there’s more: The author, Penny Klostermann, has made a collection of activities to accompany the story from coloring pages, to writing your own story about what the dragon may have swallowed. See the activites at www.

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3. UNPLUGGED “Unplugged” by Steve Antony is about a little robot who loves being plugged into her computer where she learns new things, plays games and visits faraway places. But then, she goes outside and discovers a new world.

Why I love it: It’s a great reminder of the balance between being “plugged in” and getting outside, exploring, having fun and meeting new people. That, and who doesn’t love a story about a robot going on adventures? It’s refreshing to see a character in a kids book that isn’t a puppy or kitten. When reading, have fun tracing your fingers over computer cords or the “looooong winding riiiiiiver.”

Wait there’s more: The author, Steve Antony, also has a link to story-related activities at www.SteveAntony.com.

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Ann River Logging company record is hard to beat

125 YEARS AGO (1894) It is reported that Noah Adams, of Ground House, will, in the near future, remove his saw mill to Mora.

Dr. D. W. Cowan, of Hinckley, has been appointed on the board of surgeons News from to examine applicants for Yesteryear pensions, for district.

Matt Anderson this The appointment came unsolicited. The genial doctor has our congratulation.

Mrs. N. E. Nelson made her husband a birthday present last Friday. It was a bouncing boy. Nels wears a broad smile and says the boy will soon be big enough to act as deputy sheriff.

A citizen of Brunswick was arrested last Saturday upon a warrant sworn out by Simon Guddel, for using indecent and abusive language. The fellow admitted his guilt and on paying the costs was released.

A. K. Anderson, an Isanti county settler, was arrested and arraigned before Judge Morrison on Monday for stealing timber from Hersey and Bean’s land. Anderson admitted his guilt and was sentenced to thirty days in the county jail.

L. E. Dennewith, the surviving merchant of Grass Lake, was in Mora Tuesday. He was returning from Minneapolis whither he had been to buy the bankrupt stock of merchandise of Nelson and Frandin. He was just too late. The stock was bought by a Dalstorp merchant.

James Brackett, foreman for the Ann River Logging company, has sent us this week an account of some of the work his camp has been doing. It

looks big to us and we believe that his record is hard to beat.

We thank Mr. Brackett for his report and would be pleased to publish reports from all the camps.

The last of E. F. Sargent was seen passing through town last Saturday on his way to the White Earth reservation.

He resigned the postoffice at Lawrence and removed all of his property to the reservation, where he will permanently establish his wigwam and multiply the race of half-breeds. By the way, he informed us that he is a daddy already.

100 YEARS AGO (1919) “Quamba Will Have New School House; Meeting Tuesday Evening Well Attended--Brick Building to be Built:” A special meeting was held at Quamba Tuesday evening, Feb. 18 for the purpose of deciding on the advisability of erecting a new school building.

The meeting was well attended and we are informed that the citizens voted to erect a two room, up-to-date brick building. This is a move in the right direction.

“Mora Rexalls Win First Game; Ogilvie Team Defeated, But Put up a Good Fight---To Meet Again Soon:” The Ogilvie Town Team met the Mora Rexalls at the Mora High School auditorium last Saturday evening for the opening game of the season. The Pine City Town Team was dated to meet the Mora team that evening, but chose to play Grasston and canceled the game after it was advertised. The Ogilvie team kindly filled the place and displayed a good neighborly feeling.

The score ended in favor of Mora, but the Ogilvie boys played the game to the finish in good sportmanlike manner.

“Another Game Is Won By Mora High School; Milaca Loses Conference Game to

Woodbury Chorus, Orchestra to perform The Woodbury Chorus and Orchestra, under the direction of Cindy Martinson, will present “A Musical Mosaic.”

The familiar choral and orchestral music will include pieces such as “The Awakening,” “God Bless America,” Beethoven’s “Hallelujah Chorus,” “The Majesty” and “Glory of Your Name” and “The Music of Living.”

The concert will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 3, 2019, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 201 E. Forest Ave, Mora.

There will be a freewill collection taken, with all proceeds going to benefit the Mora Food Pantry and the Ogilvie Food Shelf. The concert is free and no tickets are required.

The March 3, 2019, concert will be the 19th performed for the Mora and Ogilvie food shelves.

The Mora community has been the most

generous of all the WCO venues, having raised $93,321.30, enough to buy 419,290 meals.

Woodbury Chorus and Orchestra, founded in 1985, is an arts organization that is unique in the Twin Cities area. All members, including the directors, are unpaid volunteers and dedicated to helping those in need.

Their primary mission is to provide quality music and raise funds for food shelves in the areas where they perform, through freewill offerings taken at their concerts.

As the Woodbury Chorus and Orchestra enters their 34th year, they note that their audiences have given well over half a million dollars for the food shelves, enough to provide over 2,727,000 meals. The Chorus and Orchestra receive no compensation for this concert.

Mora Last Friday:” Mora High School won from Milaca High School last Friday afternoon by the score of 17 to 15. A large number of Mora fans went to Milaca to see the game and they saw one of the most exciting basketball games played by Mora this year.

75 YEARS AGO (1944) “Women Enlistments For Military Service Wanted:” The government needs more women for the armed forces and a continuous drive is being carried on for more enlistments into the several branches of the military service open to women.

A recruiting station for WAC enlistments is maintained at the St. Cloud post office building.

Women enlisting in the WAC can now choose whether they wish to serve in the Army Air Forces, Army Ground Forces or Army Service Forces, and can select the army station at which they prefer to serve.

Their initial assignment may be at any station within the geographic limits of the service command in which they enlist.

50 YEARS AGO (1969) “Negotiations Started On Teachers Salaries:” The annual negotiations to establish salary schedules for teachers in the Mora school system are underway. The entire board met Thursday with a five member committee representing the teachers.

Representing the teachers were Joe Lutz, Russel Mills, James McCollough, Jeff Saari and Richard Smith.

The committee of teachers did not present a base salary; they did present a set of revised increments basically designed to give the career teacher the benefit of increased increments.

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A SNAPSHOT IN TIME: Marj (Powers) Woodbeck skiing in front of the Quamba State Bank, circa 1920. Comment written on the back of the photo states, “Note the height of the snow by bank window.”

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25 YEARS AGO (1994) “Giese wins state ski title; Arndt is 7th; gives Mora 2 all-staters:” With a little waxing help from his wheeling-and-dealing German friend, Chad Giese has kept skiing on the front cover of the Kanabec County Times for one more post-Vasaloppet week.

Giese, a Mora High School senior, is the 1994 Minnesota high school state champion of cross-country skiing. Last Friday (Feb. 18) at Giants Ridge near Biwabik, Giese completed the slow and wet 10-kilometer course in 34 minutes, 21.6 seconds.

That was nearly 9 seconds ahead of runner-up Josh Brang, of Winona, and more than 18 seconds faster than Mounds View’s Frank Strack, the pre-meet favorite who came to Giants Ridge as an undefeated defending state champion.

“City Council considers airport issues; Gorhams propose increased FBO management fee, sale of NAT hangar:” Mora City Council members spent the greater part of their Feb. 15

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38. Predatory reptile 39. Regions 40. Dishonorable man 41. Dry white Italian wine 42. A way to understand 43. Actors’ organization 44. Beach hut 45. Disappointment 46. Police officer 47. Digital audiotape 48. Western Thai people 49. Of a polymer 52. Secret political clique 55. Sound unit 56. Cavalry sword 60. Whale ship captain 61. Eastern Austria spa town 63. Holds food 64. Filippo __, Saint 65. Holds bottles of milk

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meeting negotiating a settlement with the present Fixed Base Operator (FBO) of the Mora airport.

Mike and Pat Gorham have acted as FBO for the last two years. Their current contract with the city expires March 1. The Gorhams are seeking a one-year agreement which would include an increase in their FBO management fee from $475 to $725 per month.

“We’ve found that it’s costing more than $425 a month for daily upkeep on the airport,” said Pat Gorham. “Mowing is a big part of it, and along with routine building, runway, and light maintenance, we feel an increase in the management fee would be appropriate.”

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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47. Expunge 49. Chadic language Bura-__ 50. Something you win 51. Grab 52. Town in Galilee 53. Polite interruption sound 54. Italian Seaport 57. La __ Tar Pits 58. “To __, his own” 59. Tom Clancy hero Jack 61. These three follow A 62. One of Napoleon’s generals

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Mille Lacs open-water LOST: Dog found with community help walleye harvest proposed for 2019 FROM PAGE 1

State and bands agree on safe harvest level C0NTRIBUTED MN DNR

Anglers on Lake Mille Lacs will have an opportunity to keep some walleye during the open-water fishing season this year. This follows several seasons of catch-and-release fishing on the lake.

Last year, state anglers stayed well under the lake’s safe-harvest allocation for walleyes. With an improving walleye population, the Department of Natural Resources will allow some walleye harvest when the season opens Saturday, May 11.

The DNR will announce the Mille Lacs walleye regulations for the upcoming season in mid-March.

“We’re happy to announce that, with some very conservative fishing regulations over the past three years, walleye are now at a level where we can cautiously allow anglers to start keeping some fish during the open-water season,” said DNR Commissioner Sarah Strommen.

“This is good news for anglers, Mille Lacs area businesses and the resource,” Strommen added. “I want to thank the bands for their ongoing collaboration and the Mille Lacs Fisheries Advisory Committee for its continued input and discussions with the DNR in managing the walleye fishery on Mille Lacs.”

Mille Lacs Band DNR Commissioner Bradley Harrington said, “The upward trend of the walleye population reflects the conservation efforts of both the state of Minnesota and the Ojibwe tribes with harvest rights in Mille Lacs Lake.

“While it is critical that combined harvest limits should continue to allow for the recovery of walleye, we join the state in cautious optimism about the trend in increasing spawning biomass. Within our teachings it is stated that accepting the gifts from the lake while respecting the manidoo by avoiding taking too much is the best way to honor our gifts from the creator.”

The DNR is considBradley Harrington ering allowing the Mille Lacs Band DNR Commissioner walleye harvest during the cool-water periods in the spring and fall. The agency is exploring a variety of regulation options, and will be discussing the alternatives with the Mille Lacs Fisheries Advisory Committee, a group of local businesses, fishing experts and community leaders that help advise the agency on Mille Lacs fishing regulations and other issues.

The state and the bands recently agreed on a safe harvest level of 150,000 pounds of walleye, which provides a state allocation of 87,800 pounds. Under the catch-and-release only regulation last year, walleye angler kill totaled just over 47,000 pounds.

“While the walleye population is on a positive trajectory, we need to strike a careful balance between expanding harvest opportunities and conserving the fishery for future angling opportunities,” said Brad Parsons, DNR fisheries chief.

The walleye safe harvest level for Lake Mille Lacs is determined annually. It is based on population status and predictions of how harvest will affect the walleye population in the future. State anglers share the safe harvest level with eight bands of Chippewa that have fishing rights under an 1837 treaty. By agreement, the bands and the state are required to monitor harvest according to their respective allocations.

There continues to be good news about the walleye population. The improving Mille Lacs walleye population is bolstered by a 2013 year class of fish that has been protected by regulations and is just starting to produce young fish that appear to be surviving.

The DNR encourages all Minnesotans to visit Lake Mille Lacs to fish the other abundant species that the lake has to offer. The lake is widely recognized as one of the nation’s top smallmouth bass and muskellunge fisheries. In 2017, Mille Lacs was named the number one bass fishing lake in the nation by Bassmaster Magazine. The lake hosted the Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year Championship in 2016 and 2017.

‘Within our teachings it is stated that accepting the gifts from the lake while respecting the manidoo by avoiding taking too much is the best way to honor our gifts from the creator.’

spread far and wide until someone recognizes the animal and connects with the owners.

“It’s helping people and that’s what we do,” said Smith, adding that the time spent managing these requests is just a small fraction of their time and it does not interfere with their other duties.

FINDING STELLA Finding lost pets takes more than social media, it takes a whole community. That’s what Ann Dovenmuehle of Hutchinson learned as she searched for their lost family dog, Stella.

It started when Ann was traveling for Christmas and had family in Milaca watch their dog Stella while she was away.

On Dec. 27, Ann’s daughter Lindsey had let the dogs out when Stella caught scent of something and ran off.

Ann placed ads in Milaca-area newspapers, and had many calls of people reporting that they had seen her, but couldn’t catch her.

Four-year-old Stella was shy and wouldn’t approach strangers.

This went on for weeks. Ann’s family even drove all the way to Milaca to look for her after someone called with a sighting.

Then, someone said they saw her near a cemetery in Mora.

The sighting prompted Ann to place an advertisement in the Jan. 31 issue of the Kanabec County Times.

“I thought, all it takes is for one person to see her picture, and that is all it will take to bring her home,” said Ann. Well, someone saw.

By noon on paper delivery day, Ann had received two phone calls from people who had spotted her dog near the fairgrounds.

Lindsey drove from Milaca to the fairgrounds with her dog, Zarrah.

“She saw Stella standing by one of the sheds. She called her, but when Zarrah barked, Stella heard him and came running up and jumped in the car.”

Stella was a little thin, but was uninjured despite being outside during a time of extreme cold.

Ann said she was amazed by the number of people who called her, concerned about Stella and giving

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A newspaper ad and concerned members of the Mora community helped reunite the dog, Stella, with her family.

her updates on where she had been sighted.

“It’s overwhelming to us, the kindness that was shown from complete strangers.”

Ann gave credit to God and the kindness of those strangers in the Mora community for bringing their beloved family pet back home.

COORDINATOR: New hire sees role as way to ‘save the world’ FROM PAGE 1

Cloud State University. She said her initial plan was to become a social worker and “save the world.”

When put into practice, she found it didn’t suit her tastes.

However, she discovered she had skills and talents in helping her clients navigate their insurance benefits. She was invigorated by

the concrete rules and sequential processes of the system.

“I think government is exciting,” she said.

As a long-time resident of the area, Kris said she has a vested interest in the health of the county and was honored to be involved.

“I get to be a tangible part of the outcome,” she said. “It’s a very different way of saving the

world.”

Kris said she has so far been impressed by the skills and knowledge of the current county staff.

Keeping that staff on board, and retaining talent and knowledge by reducing the county’s turnover rate is one of her goals as coordinator.

Her salary is currently set at $100,588 per year.

Most refunds sent in less than 21 days; EITC/ACTC refunds starting Feb. 27 The IRS expects to issue more than nine out of 10 refunds in less than 21 days.

However, it’s possible a tax return may require additional review and take longer.

“Where’s My Refund?” has the most up to date information available about refunds.

The tool is updated only once a day, so taxpayers don’t need to check more often.

The IRS also notes that refunds, by law, cannot be issued before Feb. 15 for tax returns that claim the Earned Income Tax Credit or the Additional Child Tax Credit.

This applies to the entire refund — even the portion not associated with the EITC and ACTC. While the IRS will process the EITC and ACTC returns when received, these refunds cannot be issued before

Feb. 15. Similar to last year, the IRS expects the earliest EITC/ACTC related refunds to actually be available in taxpayer bank accounts or on debit cards starting on Feb. 27, 2019, if they chose direct deposit and there are no other issues with the tax return.

“Where’s My Refund?” on IRS.gov and the IRS2Go mobile app remain the best way to check the status of a refund. “Where’s My Refund?” will be updated with projected deposit dates for most early EITC and ACTC refund filers on Feb. 23, so those filers will not see a refund date on “Where’s My Refund?” or through their software packages until then. The IRS, tax preparers and tax software will not have additional information on refund dates, so these

filers should not contact or call about refunds before the end of February.

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Salute to scouting BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA

2018 was a busy year for Mora Boy Scout Troop 191 We have about 20 active scouts currently. We camped on the Snake River for a spring Camporee and at the Kanabec Conservation Club range for our fall field sports outing.

We also added a winter Camporee where the scouts built winter shelters and slept overnight in them. We attended two separate summer camps again this year with about half the scouts returning to southern Missouri at the H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation for an extended two week camp.

The other half went to Wisconsin at the LE Phillips Scout Reservation for their week long camp. We had a group of six scouts and two leaders attend the High Adventure Base in the Florida Keys and spent a week on a sailboat learning to fish, snorkel and sail an ocean going vessel. We had another group scheduled to attend the High Adventure Base at Philmont in New Mexico but the trip was cancelled due to the huge wildfire that burned through the heart of Philmont. The trip has been rescheduled for summer of 2019.

This year’s community service included the annual setting of flags on our veterans graves at Oakwood Cemetery and the Memorial Day Ceremony. We also had the opportunity to assist veterans at the Memorial Wall that came to Mora last summer. There were many other service hours completed

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by individual scouts for their school, church and other organizations.

This year’s fundraising came from the annual Christmas wreath and popcorn sales, food sales at the Knife Lake Sportsmen’s Fishing Contest, the Fish Lake Fishing Contest, and the Fratzke One-lunger 50 mile vintage snowmobile race.

The funds they earn pay for troop operating costs and help the boys attend events and camps.

We have one new Eagle Scout in our ranks as Logan LaBeau of Ogilvie achieved scouting’s highest rank. We currently have five more scouts working on the final requirements of the Eagle Rank which is the pinnacle of scouting.

Tubing at Trollhaugen.

The troop is planning to attend summer camps in both Missouri and Wisconsin again. We will also hold our annual Field sports and spring Camporee and a possible canoe trip to the BWCA along with another winter Camporee.

Troop meetings are held every Monday, 7-8:30 p.m. at the scout building located next to the civic center in the fairgrounds.

Heading out to Summer Camp.

Fall Field Sports Camporee.

Winter camping.

Wreath sales 2018.

Memorial Day Ceremony.

Spring Camporee.

For more information about Boy Scouts in Mora, please email Brian Smith at brnsmth83@gmail.com.

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Aging parents and family demands can be a balancing act CONTRIBUTED AMERICAN COUNSELING ASSOCIATION

Today more of us are living longer. The changes we’ve seen in people’s lifestyles, along with improved health care, have meant that living into our 80s and 90s is becoming more common.

That’s the good news, but these longer life spans can also represent additional burdens for many families.

Although Dad and Mom may be looking forward to their 85th birthdays, they may not be in the same shape as they were in years past. They may have increased health issues, can no longer be as independent as they once were, and may be making, out of necessity, more demands on younger family members.

While most of us want to be as supportive as possible to the seniors in our families, there can be times when the needs of elderly parents are demanding too

high a price from their children. There are no easy answers to such situations, but there are some actions that might help.

A first step is trying to determine if the needs of an aging parent are real, or are they simply demands being made because he or she feels you “owe” help when and where it is desired? If some such demands don’t seem to have a legitimate basis, having a sincere heart to heart about the stress and problems these demands are causing you is a step that should be taken.

You might also want to look for other sources of help. Are there siblings who might be able to lend a hand? Even siblings or other relatives far away may surprise you with offers of unexpected aid.

It’s also worth exploring non-family help that may exist in the area. Neighbors and friends, when made aware of the problem, may be eager to offer some help and reduce your burden. Similarly, most towns have

services for the elderly that might be able to aid with transportation and recreation needs.

Managing your time well is also important. Rather than simply being available on demand, you can create a schedule with an aging parent to cover small chores like shopping or bill paying.

It’s natural to want to provide needed help as parents become older and less capable, but it’s also important to be realistic and reasonable in how much assistance you can give. When you exceed your limits you can end up with negative results for yourself, your family and that aging parent.

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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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Carlton, Kanabec, Pine, and St. Louis County residents once again have a voice in the Minnesota Senate, as newly-elected Senator Jason Rarick (R-Pine City) officially took the oath of office Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019.

Rarick, a life-long Pine City resident and union electrician, is the first Republican Senator to represent the area in roughly 57 years. He was victorious in a special election on Feb. 5 to fill the seat vacated by Senator Tony Lourey, who

was recently appointed Human Services Commissioner under Gov. Tim Walz.

“I am overcome with gratitude,” said Sen. Rarick. “It is a privilege to serve the people of Carlton, Kanabec, Pine and St. Louis Counties in the Senate – a privilege I take seriously. We have a lot on our agenda this session, and I am ready to get to work.”

“East-Central Minnesota could not ask for a better Senator,” said Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka (R-Nisswa). “Senator Rarick will be a champion for our shared values – defending life, protecting our

Second Amendment Rights, keeping spending in check and looking out for blue collar workers.”

Rarick will serve on the Energy and Utilities Finance and Policy Committee, the Jobs and Economic Growth Finance and Policy Committee, the Local Government Committee and the Transportation Finance and Policy Committee.

Rarick welcomes constituents to contact his office at 3411 Minnesota Senate Building, 75 University Ave, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155, by phone at 651-2961508, or by email at sen. jason.rarick@senate.mn.

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Cummins seeks District 11B seat

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Mike Cummins has announced his candidacy for Minnesota’s open seat in the State House of Representatives formerly occupied by Jason Rarick, who was elected to the State Senate on Feb. 5.

“I congratulate Mr. Rarick for his over six percent margin of victory,” Cummins said. “He will serve us well in the senate.

“I am declaring my intent to seek the GOP endorsement to run in the special election for House District 11B. I have been politically active in the district for many years.

“I will continue the work of Representative Rarick to provide affordable healthcare for the people of District 11B. As a strong supporter of Second Amendment rights, I will join conservative House members to protect our gun rights from DFL efforts to chip away at them.

“The DFL is again proposing a much higher gas tax to fund roads and bridges. I feel there are proposals in the legislature to adequately fund road and bridge infrastructure without raising taxes.”

In his biography, Cummins noted that he has lived in District 11B since 1999.

He and his wife Jan, of 35 years, live in Brook Park.

His children include Dan (active military), Sam (Army veteran) and daughter Abby who is a UMD graduate.

He added that he is an avid sportsman and enjoys hunting, fishing and spending time working around their 80 acre Christian Retreat Center.

Cummins is a realtor and is the owner of Minnesota Eco Builder.

“I look forward to representing the GOP in the upcoming special election for House District 11B and to a vigorous competition with the DFL candidate,” he said.

Traci LeBrun, of Pine City, has announced her candidacy for Jason Rarick’s vacated State Representative House seat. Rarick was elected as Senator for District 11, replacing the vacated senate seat by Tony Lourey (DFL-Kerrick). Lourey was appointed as Commissioner of the Department of Human Services in January by newly elected Gov. Tim Walz.

LeBrun is currently editor of the Pine County Courier and is a former educator. She also is a small business owner of Gracie Cakes.

“As editor of the Pine County Courier, I know the issues our district faces,” LeBrun said. “As a 30-year resident of both Kanabec and Pine counties, I know the values of the people in the district. I plan to address our issues head-on, while representing the values of our area in the House and ask for your support for the seat of State Representative.”

LeBrun’s campaign priorities include: right to life (from the womb to the elderly); retaining Second Amendment rights (LeBrun is a Permit to Carry holder); retaining First Amendment rights; championing for small government (in favor of local control of taxation and against unfunded mandates); taking care of our seniors (reduction of prescription drug costs, reduction of Minnesota income tax on social security, and would propose a property tax freeze for seniors; opioid epidemic (continue the work started on solutions); and local economic development through small business tax incentives, infrastructure support and expanding broadband.

The special election date is expected to be held mid-March.

Mora resident Ayrlahn Johnson entered the House District 11B race for the March 19 special election as a conservative Republican.

Johnson is the only Kanabec County resident to have entered the race; all other candidates reside in Pine County.

Johnson proclaimed he is running to shift the focus away from the political class in St. Paul and back to the “Heart of Minnesota.”

In a press release, Johnson described that he and his wife Teresa have five wonderful children who have blessed them with five beautiful grandchildren.

After a life in sales and data, he decided to substitute teach in Mora and Pine City. Johnson said he cares deeply about the future we are leaving our children, which is why he is involved in politics.

On top of his role as a grandpa and substitute teacher, Johnson has also coached youth football and hockey.

“We keep seeing government grow in St. Paul and benefiting the political class” Johnson stated.

“Meanwhile, our children are leaving our cities and state for better opportunities. It’s time we shift the focus away from big bloated government and back to restoring the Heart of Minnesota.”

Tim Burkhardt, current Hinckley City Councilor and former Executive Director of the Seven County Senior Federation, has decided to run for state representative in the upcoming House District 11B special election.

A resident of Pine County for over 40 years, Burkhardt has publicly served in a number of board roles on a volunteer basis. Among those boards, he sees his time as the vice president of the Minnesota Association of Small Cities as one of his biggest assets in identifying problems in our area and finding solutions to those problems.

As a candidate, Burkhardt has vowed to focus on what he calls breadand-butter issues.

“Too often our representatives in St. Paul speak with passion on issues but don’t end up finding solutions to the problems we face in Greater Minnesota. I’ve actually worked on policy affecting small cities and rural areas for years because I’ve seen leaders let our region fall by the wayside.

“Our citizens deserve someone who’s experienced and has fought against rising healthcare prices, someone who has the knowledge to bring jobs back to Pine and Kanabec counties and someone who focuses on getting things done instead of partisan bickering. You can trust me to do what’s right for our area - not for political parties or special interests.”

If elected, Burkhardt said he would focus on controlling the skyrocketing cost of healthcare and prescription drugs, protecting coverage for pre-existing conditions, fighting for much needed rural broadband funding and making sure schools in Greater Minnesota are funded equally to those in the metro and suburbs.

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17 minutes at a time Mustangs hockey enters postseason with 15-9 record

BY SCOTT MCKINNEY to be the most talented, but ‘We’re taking this NEWS@MORAMINN.COM there’s no reason we can’t outwork these other teams.” postseason game The Mora/Milaca Mustangs Winning a championship boys hockey team move into by game, period by isn’t new for the Mustangs postseason play this week this year. “We won the North period. Seventeen with a winning record and a Shore tournament on Dec. No. 6 seed in Section 5A. With 28-29,” said Nolt. “Having our minutes at a time.’ guys win a championship is players who are high achievers both on and off the ice, the team is well-situated for success.

“Any of the top eight teams has a chance to win the section,” said head coach Kevin Nolt. “We’re taking this postseason game by game, period by period. Seventeen minutes at a time.”

The Mustangs finished the regular season with a 15-9 record, second place in the Two Rivers Conference and sixth in Section 5 A. On Thursday, Feb. 14 they wrapped up the season by defeating St. Paul Highland Park/Central 7-4.

This was their second victory over the Scots, defeating them 5-4 on Dec. 18.

Last year the Mustangs finished at 11-14, defeating Legacy Christian in the first

Kevin Nolt Mora Hockey Head Coach Section round before losing to North Branch.

Section 5A is very competitive this year, according to Nolt, and there’s a lot of opportunity for the Mustangs to advance. “The top five teams in our section – Monticello, North Branch, Princeton, Chisago Lakes and Pine City – are very good. It’ll all depend on who shows up ready to play each day,” he said. “It’s a good role for us to be in, as an underdog, when there isn’t just one dominant team.”

“We’ll have to go out and play our best hockey. We’re not going to be the deepest team, and we’re not going

big; it doesn’t happen all the time. We showed we have the talent to win a tournament, and the guys are going to remember that.”

“We’re building a winning culture, doing things right both on and off the ice. We have six or seven guys on the team with a GPA of 3.5 or above. And that says a lot about our players; if you care enough in school, if you get it done in the classroom, you’re going to get it done in the game.”

The Mustangs began section play on Tuesday, Feb. 19 when they hosted Moose Lake Area.

Mora shut out Moose Lake 8-0 in their previous meeting on Jan. 3. Tuesday’s winner will advance to take on North Branch on Thursday, Feb. 21.

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Senior Caleb Weaver goes in for a basket against Albany on Feb. 15.

Mora boys turn up intensity

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Austin Voss | Senior & Co-captaion | Mora Wrestling Sponsored by: FirstLight Health System www.Firstlighthealthsystem.org From the F h Coach: C h “Austin “A is eve everything that embodies a studen student athlete. He is a good person a and e a good athlete, he leads by examb ple and is very deserving of being athlete of the week. He wal walks the walk and talks the talk and is good for the program. He has only been in wrestling ffor go two years and has a very good chance of going to state as an individual and with the team team.

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The Mora Mustangs boys basketball team is looking to increase their scoring opportunities in order to remain a team to contend with in the Section playoffs.

“Consistent scoring is our biggest challenge as we close out the season,” said head coach Curt Grachek. “We have a very tough defensive team so we can slow down the other side, and we need to utilize that and score some points on our side.”

“We play consistently in the first half, but we get attempts in the second half and don’t make them go through. Keeping our intensity up and keeping our edge will be important; if we miss, we need to go after the rebound and try again.”

After 18 games the Mustangs hold an 8-10 record, seventh place in the Granite Ridge Conference and 10th in Section 6 AA. “There are 16 teams in our section,” Grachek said, “and the top four or five are all pretty well set. In January we beat Albany, the top team, and lost by one point to St. Cloud Cathedral, the number-two team. The six-through-13 spots are still very wide open. We’ll be in that group.”

The team finished last season at 10-16, and lost the first round of Section playoffs to St. Cloud Cathedral.

“This year, senior Matt Venhuizen and sophomore Andrew Rassmusson are our Curt Grachek most consistent players,” said Grachek.

Boys Basketball Head Coach “We can measure how well we’re doing based on how those two are handling the night. Senior Kaden Smart and junior Cole Steffen are also improving their scoring.”

Grachek finds it hard to predict who Mora will draw in the first round of Section play. “It could be Spectrum, Eden Valley-Watkins or Annandale, teams we don’t see often,” he said.

“But none of the teams ahead of us want to see the name ‘Mora’ on the other half of the bracket. We’ve shown that we can challenge the top teams in the Section. So look out: you don’t want to play Mora in the first round.”

The Mustangs will have traveled to Hinckley-Finlayson on Monday, Feb. 18. On Tuesday, Feb. 19 they began a four-game homestand against Pequot Lakes, Braham, East Central and St. Cloud Cathedral, and close out the regular season on Friday, March 1 at Milaca.

‘ We’ve shown that we can challenge the top teams in the Section. So look out: you don’t want to play Mora in the first round.’

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F i thing hi about b l k the h life lf Favorite sports: I like lessons it teaches and it is a fun thing to do after school.

Person who has influenced you: Coach Tom Youngblom, he pushes everyone to work harder, it teaches us to work harder in everything else in life and to be successful.

How do you prepare for a meet?: I work to keep my weight down so I can make the weight I need to be at, I work out every morning, I eat healthy light foods. The day of a meet I get in a good workout and listen to music to get my energy up.

Highlight of athletic career: Reaching 100 takedowns this season.

Future goals: Going to state as an individual and as a team, and making the top 10 in takedowns at school. After graduation going to college or working in construction.

OGILVIE WRESTLING Head coach: Adam Halvorson Assistant coaches: Dan Belsheim Jr., Ben Burk, Matt Houtsma, Bill Pike, Derek Carlson, Colton Johnston FEB. 16 SECTION 7A TEAM TOURNAMENT AT AITKIN LOSS: Ogilvie 30, Rush City/Braham 48 Individual Results: 106 Hayden Bolling 0-4 113 Rhett Hudoba 0-3 120 Alivia Sanborn 6-0 126 Chad Baumann 0-6 145 Beau Burk 6-0 152 Ethan Warren 6-0 160 Owen Heins 0-5 170 Ethan Houtsma 0-6 182 Zach Peterson 0-6 195 Gavin McLevis 6-0 220 Riley Lambert 0-6 285 Alex Chidester 6-0 UP NEXT 11:45 a.m. Feb. 23 Section 7A Individual Wrestling Tournament at Ogilvie ANGIE BURK | SUBMITTED

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Lennox takes 3rd at State, heads to Junior Nationals Coach credits Mustang Nordic skiers’ culture for return State trips

BY SCOTT MCKINNEY NEWS@MORAMINN.COM

The Mora Mustangs boys and girls Nordic ski team returned to the Minnesota State Tournament last week, with strong individual results from experienced skiers.

On Friday, Feb. 15 the Mustang boys and girls teams returned to the State Tournament at Giants Ridge in Biwabik. The boys finished 12th overall, and the girls finished 14th.

Junior Cooper Lennox took third place in the boys competition, coming in at 14:34 in the morning classic race and 15:43.7 in the afternoon skate race.

Junior Johanna Schwinghamer finished in 36th place, with 18:30 in classic skiing and 20:00.7 in skate skiing.

“We had a pretty good day. Across the board, everyone had a pretty good race,” said head coach Peter Larsen.

“It’s always tough competition, the best skiers in the state. Giants Ridge is notoriously challenging for us. There are more hills in that first kilometer than anywhere here in our county.”

On Feb. 6, the Mora teams both took second place at the Section 5A tournament in Minneapolis. Both advanced to State: the boys for the fourth year in a row, and the girls for the second year.

Lennox took first place overall in the boys competition, finishing at 14:46 for the best time in classic and 14:01.6 for second place in skate. Schwinghamer took second place in the girls competition, at 18:25 in classic and 35:05.1 in skate.

At last year’s State meet the boys finished 10th and the girls took 13th. In individual State competition Lennox finished in 14th place, and Schwinghamer finished 42nd.

‘The other coaches and I are really proud of all the kids, everyone on the team. They go out every day because they just want to get better at skiing. It’s that culture that keeps us going back to State.’

Peter Larsen Head Coach FUTURE PROSPECTS The prospects are good for many more return trips for the Mustangs.

“We’re graduating seniors Wilson Krueger, Kaden Halverson, Cailyn Smith and Nate Williams this year.

Each one had an excellent season,” said Larsen. “Our younger skiers will need to work hard to fill in the gaps those four will leave. Fortunately we have a lot of younger skiers, doing better every year and working their way up. We had 79 skiers out this year, including 22 seventh graders.”

Several of the Mustangs aren’t hanging up their skis just yet. Lennox again qualified for the Junior Nationals in Anchorage, Alaska.

Schwinghamer, Smith and junior Abby Szoka are also competing to make the trip.

“The other coaches and I are really proud of all the kids, everyone on the team. They go out every day because they just want to get better at skiing. It’s that culture that keeps us going back to State.”

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Head ski coach Peter Larsen (left) speaks with Cooper Lennox (right) just moments after Lennox finished his race taking third place in the state.

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The Mustang wrestling team put their skills on display Feb. 16-17 in the Section 7AA team tournament, claiming the title of section champions and earning a ticket to the State Tournament.

The Mustangs had been struggling all season with injuries, but last week in the Section 7AA tournament they made those struggles a memory. The Mustangs steamrolled their competition in three consecutive duals, defeating Pine City/Hinckley-Finlayson 53-9, Hibbing 46-18 in the semi-finals, and in the finals put the finishing touch on their section tournament with a 57-9 victory over Grand Rapids.

“I’m not going to lie, I was a little nervous in all three of those matches,” said Head Coach Tom Youngblom. “We have had some issues with injuries all season and I know no one is just going to give you a victory, you have to earn it. I believe our boys earned our third Section 7AA Championship this past weekend.”

The Mustangs were the only team without a state rated individual wrestler, but that didn’t stop them.

The team won 34 of the 42 total matches wrestled in the tournament and gave up only one pin. The Mustangs were so dominate in the finals that the dual was mathematically over at 170 pounds when Danny Schroeder pinned his opponent to take 37-9 lead with four matches

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The Mora Mustangs varsity wrestling team won the section championship and is headed to the State Tournament.

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“The coaches have been preaching all year that if we don’t give up

the bonus points (majors, techs and pins) it will be hard to beat us. We all did our jobs,” said Mus-

tang senior and captain Jon Smith.

The Mustangs take their 18-9 record onto the

Team philosophy improves Mustang girls’ performance

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Mora Junior Miryah Stone goes up for a shot during the game against Little Falls on Feb. 14.

A team philosophy called “The Mustang Way” helps the Mora Mustangs girls basketball team build a winning culture. Currently, the team is building on a season’s worth of time and effort to make a strong showing in postseason play.

“Like I said at the beginning of the year, we’re a young team and the Granite Ridge is a tough conference,” said head coach Brandon Ostien. “We keep showing the girls stats from this year compared to last year, showing them that we’re improving. We’re no longer getting blown out of the games in the first half.”

“We tell the girls that we need to play a strong 30 out of 36 minutes. We’re a young team, but the girls show up ready to fight during every game. We’ll do fine in the postseason if we can avoid overthinking, and remembering that it’s a complete-team effort.”

After 22 games the Mustangs

hold a 6-16 record, seventh place in the Granite Ridge Conference and 14th in Section 6AA. Last year the team finished 6-20 and were eliminated from section play with a loss to Rush City. The team defeated GRC rival Little Falls 45-41 at home on Thursday, Feb. 14.

Ostien said the team has adopted a team philosophy he calls “The Mustang Way.” “It’s reflective of the skills you need in order to survive in the world,” he said. “For a team to be successful each player, each fan and each parent needs to be on board with what the program needs.”

“We show the girls that they need to prepare, put in the time to get better and own up to mistakes. They need to work just as hard, whether they win or lose. They may see the wins and losses, but we tell them to keep working and things are going to turn around.”

Ostien expects the Mustangs’ first opponent in Section play to

‘... this is the time where we really need the community to show up and show their support.’

Brandon Ostien Head Coach be Rush City or St. Cloud Cathedral. “Our girls can play against anybody,” he said, “when they get out there and play the game.

They’ve put in so much time throughout the season, and this is the time where we really need the community to show up and show their support.”

The Mustangs traveled to Foley for a rescheduled road game on Monday, Feb. 18. They hosted Onamia on Tuesday, Feb. 19, and wrap up the regular season on Thursday, Feb. 21 at Albany.

The Section tournament is set to begin on Friday, March 8.

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Mora: Conservation Officer Mike Krauel spent the week checking anglers.

Krauel also spent time on snowmobile enforcement. Enforcement action was taken for no shelter license, no snowmobile registration, and possession of marijuana.

Isle: Conservation officer Ben Karon spent the week checking anglers on area lakes in Aitkin and Mille Lacs counties.

Time was also spent patrolling for unsafe snowmobile operation.

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When help is needed, Lighthouse shows the way

BY CJ GUSTAFSON NEWS@PINECITYMN.COM

For sailors at sea, a lighthouse is often a welcoming sign, representing a safe harbor and a return to familiar places. It also can be a guide to help navigate, stay on course and avoid dangerous situations.

The Lighthouse Child & Family Services adult drop-in centers provide all of these things for community members in need.

Whether you just want to get out and interact with other people or you’re having a difficult day and could benefit from the support of a good listener who can help you problem solve and connect with community resources, Annette Crawford of Lighthouse Child & Family Services is ready and willing to assist. Crawford, who has worked in the mental health field for over 20 years, has a BA in Psychology and is finishing her masters in Mental Health Counseling. She describes herself as someone who is fascinated by how the human mind works, and loves using what she learns to help other people.

“Those who have mental health disorders give a new perspective to life and make me assess how I am living my life,” Crawford said.

Crawford has worked at Lighthouse Child & Family Services for four years, and this past June was selected to staff the drop-in centers located in the five PICKM (Pine, Isanti, Chicago, Kanabec and Mille Lacs) counties, spending one weekday in each county. Pine City’s center is housed in Our Redeemer Church every Friday from 9 a.m - 4 p.m.

The centers, which are free to use thanks to grants from the Region 7E adult mental health initiative, opened in

response to requests from community members, mental health professional and people struggling with a wide range of mental health issues. “Back when Five County Mental Health was in the area, they had drop-in sites, and people miss them,” Crawford explained.

“It was a top need identified by our local advisory council,” added Sara Scherer, who directs the Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Service/ Community Support programs at Lighthouse, and who designed and submitted the proposals for the drop-in centers on behalf of the agency.

As a society, we have become aware that mental health has a significant impact on all aspects of our lives, including physical health, career success and family and social relations.

This is why Scherer and Crawford both stress that the services at the dropin centers are available to all, not just those with a diagnosis or ongoing mental illness.

“All of us have days where we feel lonely, angry, overwhelmed, anxious or even depressed,” Crawford said. “At times like these, it’s often best to be around other people to vent or get help dealing with things. The drop-in center is whatever you need it to be. It’s a place to come if you’re feeling a need to connect with other people. One lady brings her knitting.

Others come and don’t say much, just listen and enjoy the companionship of other adults. We provide coffee and cookies and people can bring their lunch or order in food if they want to share a meal. It’s very laid-back and social.”

As one Pine City participant explained, “I go to the drop-in center as part of what I do to avoid having a bad day. It’s part

of my self-care and helps me stay positive and connected.”

The centers offer a variety of organized activities such as crafts and games as well as self-improvement and wellness classes. The calendar of scheduled events can be found online at adultmentalhealth.org, and community members may visit any location regardless of the county in which they reside.

“These activities, like cooking and crafting or learning about others are therapeutic,” Crawford said. “They get your brain off your problems and get you outside your box. People always leave feeling better, either because of being with others or because they’ve been able to work through a specific issue.”

Although licensed onsite therapy is not available, there is a separate, private room where those in need can talk with Crawford one-on-one and receive assistance connecting with crisis or counseling services as well as with making phone calls, filling out paperwork and using the internet. Because the service is intended for adults, childcare is not

available at the center.

Crawford, who has her hands full with the duties of five drop-in centers, welcomes involvement from those in the community who have a particular skill or area of expertise they’d like to volunteer to share with others. “Obviously taxes are a big deal right now,” she said with a chuckle.

“It’d be great to have a tax professional come in and answer questions.”

Other ideas she has include learning about different cultures, computers, exercise, arts and crafts projects and life skills such as budgeting, organizing and dealing with stress.

“There are all kinds of people in our communities who have knowledge and experiences that would be helpful to others, to help educate and connect and breakdown stereotypes that aren’t healthy,” Crawford said. “And, sharing with others can be just as therapeutic for the teacher as for the student.”

Those with questions about the drop-in centers can reach Annette Crawford at 320-362-4343 or nnttcrawford@yahoo. com.

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MORA OGILVIE Grade 3 Grade 12 MHS senior, Sabrina Barnes, is the daughter of Tim and Rebecca Barnes. Mrs. Edberg, Mora High School Spanish teacher says, “Sabrina is a student in Spanish 3, a concurrent enrollment class which earns her credits from SCSU. She is a hard worker and sees the value in learning languages and understanding other cultures. Sabrina is doing what every student should be doing as a senior: preparing for life after high school and exploring her interests. She is not afraid to get outside of her comfort zone and challenge herself. ”

I would like to recognize Anya Belsheim and Brody Magaard this time for their creative and vivid writing!

Our class recently wrote their own Trickster Tales and these two kiddos did a fantastic job of creating their own stories so vivid that it was easy to picture everything that was taking place. Not only that, their handwriting was also awesome. It made their stories so easy and clear to read and enjoy.

Sabrina Barnes

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Mora High School German teacher, Mrs. Stenberg says, “I met Paige Overby around 7:50 a.m. on Sept. 4 this past fall. Starting at that moment, Paige has continued to impress me as a positive and empowered young woman. She has goals, she works hard, she encourages and inspires. Paige - I am so glad that I have gott en to spend the past six months learning German with you, and look forward to the next three months before you graduate! Keep up the good work!”

Paige is the daughter of Beth Rodenborg.

You could truly tell they both put time, effort and pride into their work. Anya and Brody both are great examples of so many students making us proud with Lion Pride at Ogilvie Elementary each and every day!

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Ogilvie announces students of the quarter CONTRIBUTED

Ogilvie Public Schools has announced three students of the quarter.

Senior Zach Peterson, son of Jason and Cheryl Peterson and Leigha Bos, is being recognized this quarter.

Peterson is involved in football and wrestling. His favorite class is accounting because he is good at it and he enjoys learning about the systems of our money. After graduation, Peterson would like to attend Anoka-Ramsey in Cambridge and earn his associate’s degree in accounting. Then, he’ll transfer his

credits to St. Cloud State and earn his bachelor’s degree.

Freshman Dillon Broehl, son of Dave Broehl and Barb Kastenbauer, competes in baseball and enjoys riding his four wheeler, dirt biking, working on vehicles, farming and his PS4. His favorite class is art because it’s fun for him to draw. Broehl’s future plans include going to college for heavy equipment operating. He will earn his Class A license to make this a reality.

Eighth grader Bailey Heald, daughter of Dusty and Dawn Heald, is involved

in volleyball, basketball, softball and band (she plays the saxophone). She played Northpost basketball for three years with girls from different schools where Ogilvie competed against bigger city teams. Heald’s favorite class is geography because she thinks its fun learning about different places and Mr. Bitz is a great teacher.

She is considering a career in the medical field, possibly as a pediatrician.

Ogilvie thanks SPIRE Credit Union for sponsoring their high school students of the quarter.

Zach Peterson

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Mora honors School Board during recognition week CONTRIBUTED MORA SCHOOLS

The Minnesota School Boards Association has set Feb. 18-22 as School Board Recognition Week in Minnesota as a time to build awareness and understanding of the vital function an elected board of education plays in our society. The Mora School District is joining all public school districts across the state to celebrate School Board Recognition Week to honor local board members for their commitment to our community and its children.

“It takes strong schools to build a strong community, and these men and women devote countless hours to making sure our schools are helping every child learn at a higher level,” Superintendent Craig Schultz said. “They make the tough decisions every

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School board members, left to right, are: Scott Moe, Tammy Bohachek, Robert Jensen, Karen Kirschner, Ethan Elvehjem and Robert Woods.

month and spend many hours studying education issues and regulations in order to provide the kind of accountability our citizens expect.”

Schultz said the key work of school boards is to raise student achievement by: • Creating a vision for what the community

Our yard is my local park

I

tromped around the yard, happy to be a speck in the universe. Our yard is my local park.

It’s important. Every place has an ecological significance. The landscape had fallen into a white silence. I walked through the snow, following in my own footsteps.

Blue jays and chickadees were vocal. I appreciate chickadees. I do more than appreciate. I’m their cheerleader. I wonder if there is a sports team nicknamed the Chickadees? If not, there should be.

I investigate familiar tracks. I hear them called trash pandas, but I call them noisy raccoons when they wake me at night. I’ve been seeing a pair of cardinals at my feeders all winter. I enjoy their company. This day, I saw only the male. I vowed to look harder for the female. I hoped she still survived. Cardinal pairs might stay together throughout winter, but the Cornell Lab of Ornithology found as many as 20 percent split up by nesting season. I hope the local pair of redbirds had an amicable divorce.

I was in Alaska before Thanksgiving and was entertained by the antics Al’s World of Anna’s hummingbirds in Haines. They were still being seen in that fine city in January. This hummingbird either doesn’t migrate or migrates Al Batt short distances to more desirable feeding areas. They are found wintering in the Pacific Northwest. The northernmost observation of Anna’s humJanuary and February are those seen in Haines. Christopher D i December, i bi d in mingbirds Columbus wondered if Anna’s hummingbirds were a cross between bird and insect. They were sometimes called flybirds.

I saw a belted kingfisher not far from my home. It’s a species that goes as far south as required to find needed resources.

I’m thankful to have had the opportunity to evolve in concert with nature.

Q-AND-A “Is wild asparagus a real thing?” In the 1960s, Euell Gibbons wrote a book about eating wild edibles titled, “Stalking the Wild Asparagus.” I enjoy asparagus. One of my father’s favorite dishes was creamed asparagus on toast. Our asparagus patch was treated with respect. It seemed as if everyone grew asparagus. The wild plant we commonly see along roadsides is the same species as tame asparagus--Asparagus officinalis. Wild asparagus produces without human assistance or manipulation. Asparagus plants are insect pollinated and its seeds are spread by birds, allowing domesticated crops to escape into the wild.

“What is Smokey the Bear’s middle name?” The. “What causes deer to drop their antlers?” Diminishing daylight and falling hormones following the breeding season initiate the antler-weakening process. Testosterone controls the antler cycle, but production of testosterone and the annual antler cycle is ultimately controlled by photoperiod. Large-antlered older bucks typically shed their antlers earlier than young small-antlered bucks. Weakened bucks may shed earlier than those in better physical condition. Genetics has some effect on the time of shedding.

AL BATT is a syndicated columnist. For questions or comments about this article, contact Al at allenbatt@msn.com.

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wants the school district to be and for making student achievement the top priority; Establishing standards for what students will be expected to learn and be able to do; Ensuring progress is measured to be sure the district’s goals are achieved and students are learning at expected levels; Being accountable for their decisions and actions by continually tracking and reporting results; Creating a safe, orderly climate where students can learn and teachers can teach; Forming partnerships with others in the community to solve common problems; and Focusing attention on

the need for continuous improvement by questioning, refining and revising issues related to student achievement.

“School board members give our citizens a voice in education decision making. Even though we make a special effort to show our appreciation in February, their contribution is a year-round commitment.”

The members serving the Mora district and their years of service are as follows: Karen Kirschner, board chair, 18 years of service Ethan Elvehjem, vice chair/ treasurer, 11 years of service Scott Moe, clerk, director, seven years of service Robert Woods, director, five years of service Tammy Bohachek, director, five years of service Robert Jensen, director, five years of service

Corn, soybean management strategies offered The University of Minnesota Extension will present the Corn and Soybean Crop Update Workshop for area crop producers on Tuesday, March 5, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Pine City American Legion Heath Perkins Post 51, 525 North Main Street, on old Highway 61, north of the fairgrounds in Pine City. Farmers and other agricultural professionals are invited to learn the latest corn and soybean management strategies from experts in the field. Registration is now open online at http://z.umn.edu/pinecrops-day.

Learn about: • An update on weed control for corn and soybeans along with the management of waterhemp and other emerging weeds by David Nicolai, U of M Extension-Crops.

• Urea in crop production: Increasing efficiency with additives, placement and time of application for East Central Minnesota

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• Integrating cover crop into a conventional corn-soybean rotation in East Central Minnesota agriculture: A Farmer’s Perspective by Ryan Clark, MN Dept. of Ag and Jason Zastera, fifth generation farmer at Pine View Farms.

• Changing soil pH and what options are available in East Central MN by Troy Salzer, U of M Extension Educator, Carlton County.

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Experienced University researchers will discuss topics of interest or concerns in this area.

Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and the program begins at 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Lunch is included at the meeting. There is a minimal fee payable at the door to cover meal and program costs.

Participants are encouraged to register online at z.umn.edu/ pine-crops-day in order to assist with meal and program planning; or call the Pine County Extension Office at 800-657-3813 or email the office at mnext-pine@umn.edu.

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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: 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

www.moraminn.com 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: 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

FEBRUARY 21, 2019 property, if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23, is 11:59 p.m. on March 21, 2020, or the next business day if March 21, 2020, falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday.

Dated: January 28, 2019 Broker Solutions, Inc. dba New American Funding Assignee of Mortgagee SHAPIRO & ZIELKE, LLP Lawrence P. Zielke - 152559 Melissa L. B. Porter - 0337778 Randolph W. Dawdy - 2160X Gary J. Evers - 0134764 Tracy J. Halliday - 034610X Attorneys for Mortgagee Shapiro & Zielke, LLP 12550 West Frontage Road, Suite 200 Burnsville, MN 55337 (952) 831-4060 19-110715 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR Published in the Kanabec County Times Jan. 31, Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28, March 7, 2019 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: 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 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 2019 MEETING SCHEDULE The Board of Supervisors of Grass Lake Township will hold its regularly scheduled meeting on the first (1) Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Grass Lake Town Hall, 2406 Hwy 70, Braham MN 55006.

March 4, 2019 BOARD OF AUDIT will meet 1st then, regular meeting April 1, 2019 May 6, 2019 June 3, 2019 July 1, 2019 August 5, 2019 September 9, 2019 ** Due to Labor Day Holiday October 7, 2019 November 4, 2019 December 2, 2019 Published in the Kanabec County Times Feb. 14, 21, 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

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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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

PROBATE

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF KANABEC DISTRICT COURT TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION 33-PR-19-6 In Re: Estate of Jake L. Villa, Deceased.

ORDER AND NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION OF INTESTACY, DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE IN UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS AND CREDITORS: It is Ordered and Notice is hereby given that on the 18th day of March 2019, at 9:00 o’clock a.m., a hearing will be held in the above named Court at Kanabec County Courthouse, 18 North Vine Street, Mora, Minnesota, for the adjudication of intestacy and determination of heirship of the above named decedent, and for the appointment of Kelly J. Villa whose address is 1489 Imperial Street, Ogilvie, MN 56358, as personal representative of the estate of the above named decedent in an unsupervised administration, and that any objections thereto must be filed with the Court. That, if proper, and no objections are filed, a personal representative will be appointed to administer the estate, to collect all assets, pay all legal debts, claims, taxes and expenses, and sell real and personal property, and do all necessary acts for the estate.

Notice is further given that ALL CREDITORS having claims against said estate are required to present the same to said personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this notice or said claims will be barred.

Dated: February 8, 2019 Stoney L Hiljus Judge Dated: February 8, 2019 /s/ Sharon Schubert Court Administrator Filed in District Court State of Minnesota D. Sherwood McKinnis, #176898 MCKINNIS & DOOM, P.A. 200 3rd Avenue NE, Suite 300 Cambridge, MN 55008 (763) 552-7777 Published in the Kanabec County Times Feb. 14, 21, 2019

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: 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

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

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 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: June 17, 2011 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $158,230.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Michael A. Smith, a married man

MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. MIN#: 1000360-0000431298-5 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON THE MORTGAGE: iFreedom Direct Corporation SERVICER: Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Filed June 22, 2011, Kanabec County Recorder, as Document Number 239796, thereafter modified by Loan Modification Agreement recorded August 1, 2014 as Document Number 250382; thereafter modified

by Loan Modification Agreement recorded on September 23, 2015 as Document Number 254030.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Bank of America, N.A. successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing LP; Thereafter assigned to Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC. LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: The West 1150 feet of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (W 1150’ of NW 1/4 of NW1/4) of Section Eleven (11), Township Thirty-nine (39), Range Twenty-three (23) EXCEPT: All that part of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (NW1/4 of NW1/4) of Section Eleven (11), Township Thirty-nine (39), Range Twenty-three (23), bounded by the following described lines: Beginning at the Northwest corner of said Section 11, thence South 00 degrees, 00 minutes East 1000.0 feet on and along the West line of said Section 11, thence North 57 degrees 40 minutes East 300.0 feet, thence North 66 degrees 48 minutes East 333.3 feet, thence North 36 degrees 16 minutes East 327.5 feet, thence North 55 degrees 58 minutes East, 288.0 feet, thence North 27 degrees 44 minutes East, 185 feet, thence North 05 degrees 27 minutes East 135.9 feet to a point on the North line of said Section 11, thence South 89 degrees 10 minutes West, 1091.3 feet on and along said North Section line to the Northwest corner thereof and the point of beginning.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2076 Quail St, Mora, MN 55051 PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 04.00740.30 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Kanabec THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $186,257.56 THAT all pre-foreclosure requirements have been complied with; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT, to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: April 11, 2019, 10:00 a.m.

PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff’s Main Office, 18 North Vine, Suite 143, Mora, MN 55051 to pay the debt secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any, on said premises and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys fees allowed by law, subject to redemption within 6 months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s) the personal representatives or assigns.

TIME AND DATE TO VACATE

PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property, if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23, is 11:59 p.m. on October 11, 2019, or the next business day if October 11, 2019 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday.

Dated: February 12, 2019 CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC Assignee of Mortgagee SHAPIRO & ZIELKE, LLP Lawrence P. Zielke - 152559 Melissa L. B. Porter - 0337778 Randolph W. Dawdy - 2160X Gary J. Evers - 0134764 Tracy J. Halliday - 034610X Attorneys for Mortgagee Shapiro & Zielke, LLP 12550 West Frontage Road, Suite 200 Burnsville, MN 55337 (952) 831-4060 15-100306 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR Published in the Kanabec County Times Feb. 21, 28, March 7, 14, 21, 28, 2019

NOTICES NOTICE OF ELECTION OF TOWN OFFICERS AND ANNUAL MEETING Notice is hereby given to the qualified voters of Kanabec County, State of Minnesota, that the annual election of town officers and annual meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 12, 2019. In case of inclement weather, the meeting and election may be postponed until the third Tuesday in March (announcement can be heard on WCMP and KBEK if postponed.)

The annual meeting and election will be held respectively at each town hall unless noted otherwise. The location of each town election site and polling hours are listed below.

The purpose of the election is to elect one Treasurer for a two-year term and one Supervisor for a threeyear term unless otherwise noted.

The annual meeting will commence following the closing of the polls to conduct all business necessary to come before the public as prescribed by law.

Name of Township and Location: 1. Ann Lake, Town Hall, 1448 240th Ave., Mora; 1 – 8 p.m.

2. Arthur, 1899 Frontage Road, Mora; 3 – 8 p.m.

3. Brunswick, 2125 Hwy 70, Mora; * 7 p.m. Annual Meeting Only 4. Comfort, 1948 Olympic Street, Mora; *7 p.m. Annual Meeting Only 5. Ford, Town Hall, 3502 Mahogany St, Isle; * 7 p.m. Annual Meeting Only 6. Grass Lake, Grass Lake Town Hall, 2406 Hwy 70, Braham; 3 – 8 p.m. *Annual meeting to follow Board of Canvas 7. Haybrook, Haybrook Town Hall, 1702 Hwy. 27, Isle; 5– 8 p.m.

8. Hillman, 2996 Harbor Street, Mora; *7 p.m. Annual Meeting Only 9. Kanabec, 200 E. Rutherford, Ogilvie; 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.

10. Knife Lake, 2013 260th Ave. Mora; 5 – 8 p.m.

11. Kroschel, 3698 Velvet Street, Hinckley; *7 p.m. Annual Meeting Only 12. Peace, Knife Lake Sportsmen Bldg, 2825 Hwy 65 N., Mora; 2 – 8 p.m.

13. Pomroy, 3047 320th Ave., Brook Park; 5 – 8 p.m.

14. Southfork, 1301 130th Ave, Ogilvie; 2 – 8 p.m.

15. Whited, Whited Town Hall, 2448 260th Ave., Brook Park; 5 – 8 p.m.

Board of Canvas to follow the Annual Meeting, unless otherwise stated.

General Agenda 1. Call the meeting to order 2. Election of a Moderator 3. Reading of previous year’s annual meeting minutes.

4. Reading of treasurer report or motion to waive.

5. Road Report 6. Setting of levies for taxes.

7. Report of annual Election 8. Authorize any other business needed in the town under M.S. 365.

10, Subdivision 1-16 9. May select depositories of township funds 10. May select a paper of publishing and posting places 11. Any other business appropriate to come before the electors 12. Set time for next annual meeting 13. Adjourn or continuation date, time and location Kanabec County Township Officers Association Secretary Julie R. Fore Dated February 10, 2019 Published in the Kanabec County Times Feb. 14, 21, 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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liens and other creditors’ interests are considered. (Example: If a house valued at $60,000 is subject to a $30,000 mortgage, there is $30,000 of equity.)

claim: A creditor’s assertion of a right to payment from a debtor or the debtor’s property.

foreclosure: The action of taking possession of a mortgaged property when the mortgagor fails to keep up their mortgage payments.

equity: The value of a debtor’s interest in property that remains after

lien: A charge upon real or personal

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Ruth E. Brabec

Mary A. Knapp-Kelling

Ruth Emelia Brabec died on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019 at the Moose Lake Hospital. She was 94 years old.

She was born Jan. 12, 1925, to Paul E. Korpi and Sarah M. (Mack) Korpi in Pine Lake Township, Finllayson, and graduated from F Finlayson High School in 11943.

On March 15, 1947, she w was united in marriage to G George Brabec of Willow R River. They moved to Hopk kins and, during the nine y years they lived there, their tthree sons Steve, Loren and T Tom were born.

In 1956, the couple bought tthe Brabec farm and moved tto Bremen Township west o of Willow River. They became members of Faith Lutheran Church near Denham, where she taught Sunday school, sang in the choir, served as Luther League counselor and was active in the Ladies Aid. She also served on the Denham Co-op Store Board and worked there for two years.

She was a coordinator for Lutheran Brotherhood (now Thrivent Financial) and, she and her husband were volunteers for the American Cancer Society for 10 years. They sold the farm in 1974.

Her husband became a resident of Mercy Health Care in Moose Lake in 2001, and, in 2005, she sold their home and moved to an apartment in Willow River. Her husband died in January 2008.

She was preceded in death by husband, George; her parents; four brothers and five sisters.

She is survived by brother, Nestor (Edith) Korpi of St. Paul; sons Steve (Ann) of Chandler, Arizona, Loren (Rosemary) of Braham and Tom (Sissy) of Willow River; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law Delores (Bernie) Karulak of Cloquet, Dode Brabec of Braham, Lucille Korpi of Hopkins and Marian Voit of Finlayson and many nieces, nephews, extended family and close friends.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 2, 2019, at Faith Lutheran Church west of Sturgeon Lake. Visitation will be prior to the service at the church from 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.

Arrangements by the Hamlin-Hansen-Kosloski Funeral Home in Moose Lake. More information may be found at www.hhkfuneralhome.com.

Mary Ann Knapp-Kelling, of Braham, died surrounded by her family on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, at the FirstLight Health System in Mora. She was 74 years old.

She was born on June 113, 1944, in Minneapolis to p parents Walter and Marvel ((Swanson) Hiatt. She grew u up in St. Louis Park where sshe attended school, gradu uating in 1962. On June 223, 1962, she was united in m marriage to Henry “Hank” K Knapp in St. Louis Park.

T The couple moved to her h husband’s parents’ farm n north of Braham where tthey were blessed with two c children, Jon and Justine.

She worked at the State Hospital in Cambridge for a few years and then the Braham Hospital as a nurse aid. She spent 29 years at the Kanabec Hospital as a nurse aid before retiring in May of 2006.

She was an accomplished seamstress, sewing her daughter’s wedding dress and countless other outfits and projects over the years. She enjoyed crocheting and knitting, making hats and burp cloths for all of the newborn babies while she worked at the hospital. She was a 4-H leader in her younger years and was an avid reader. She and Hank enjoyed attending bluegrass festivals and traveling in their motorhome.

She was an active member at St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church, serving as a Sunday school teacher, bible school teacher and with the ladies aid. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and friend and will be dearly missed by all.

On May 30, 2006, her husband passed away after battling Lou Gehrig’s disease.

On July 19, 2008, she was united in marriage to James E. Kelling at the St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church in Braham. They enjoyed traveling together and winters spent in Texas.

She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, and first husband Hank.

She is survived by husband, Jim Kelling; son, Jon (Karna) Knapp; daughter, Justine (Gerry) Anderson; grandchildren, Allison (Russ VanBeek), Kelsey (Kaleb Cooper) and Nathan; great-granddaughters, Ava and Ella and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, at the St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church in Braham with Rev. Tim Renstrom officiating. Memorial visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Inurnment will be in the Rice Lake Cemetery at Braham.

Arrangements by the Rock Ingebrand Funeral Home of Braham. Condolences may be posted at www. aifuneralhome.com

Havinne L. Anderson Havinne Linay Anderson o of Honolulu, Hawaii, died a and left life on earth Tuesd day, Jan. 29, 2019.

She was a 1988 graduate o of Mora High School and a University of Hawaii g graduate.

Her children Kanoa and S Saxon live in Honolulu.

“Our love has no end.”

A spring memorial is p planned.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2019

RETIREMENT Happy Retirement!

It’s true - Jane S Schmidt is retiring a we are having a and p party!!!

Come join us from 2 2:00 - 7:00 p.m. with l live 50’s music from 4 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. by Cody G Gerard.

Saturday, March 9, 2 2019 - Spring Brook G Course, 2276 Golf 2 200th Ave., Mora, to c celebrate.

Friends, family and c co-workers are all i invited to send her out i style!!! in

BIRTHS Mylee M. Olson

Jack J. Maher

Mylee Maree Olson was born Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019, at FirstLight Health System of Mora to Travis Olson and Ashlee Norlander of Mora. She weighed 7 pounds 13 ounces and was 20 inches long.

She is welcomed home by sibling Izzy.

Grandparents are Holly and Erik Paulsen of Isle, Greg and Joyce Norlander of Mesa, Arizona, Scott and Wanda Mitchell of Brooklyn Park and Brent Olson of Brook Park.

Jack James Maher was born Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, at Cambridge Medical Center, part of Allina Health, to Mike and Jennifer Maher of Isanti.

He weighed 8 pounds 5 ounces and was 20 inches long.

He is welcomed home by siblings Kayalana, Hailey and Maddux Maher.

Grandparents are Maureen Smith of Mora, Jason and Lonie Williams of St. Francis, and Walter William and Cathy Renstrom of White Bear Township.

Theodore J. Lindquist

Taleiah L. K. Kelley

Theodore James Lindquist was born Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019, at Cambridge Medical Center, part of Allina Health, to Ryan and Emily Lindquist of Cambridge. He weighed 6 pounds 11 ounces and was 19 inches long.

Grandparents are Robert and Judy Lindquist of Grasston and Jeff and Kristine Lindahl of St. Paul.

Taleiah Lashay Kapri Kelley was born Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019, at Cambridge Medical Center, part of Allina Health, to Octavia Robinson and Robert Kelley of Cambridge. She weighed 6 pounds 14 ounces and was 19 inches long.

She is welcomed home by siblings Sadie, Andrew, Damon, Sylvie, Jazmin, Devlin, Julussa, Dakota, Traivez, Tiondre and Tationa.

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Interior painting, drywall repair and home repairs. Call Todd Satter: 320-469-0899.

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Certified CPR/First Aid. Braham.

763-333-4990.

Licensed day care openings. Located in Pine City. Open 6am-6pm, with extended hours. Call Bev 763-222-4462.

305 PETS/ SUPPLIES AKC Golden Retriever puppies.

Beautiful dark golden.

Family-raised.

Sweet and pretty.

Shots/wormed/dews.

Females/$700 Males/$600 715-483-9127

309 BEEF

369 WANTED

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651-674-8231

Wanted: Chainsaws, trimmers, ice augers, running or not. Cash paid 320-209-1093 or 320-209-1318.

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

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401 AUCTION CALENDAR Saturday, Feb. 23, 10 a.m.

Moving Auction Ray Libra, Jr.-owner 13970 Emma Road, Hinckley, MN 55037 Tractors, machinery, antiques, sporting items, shop tools and more! Viewing date: Feb. 20 noon-6 p.m.

Auctioneer: Doug Maser, Lic. #33-24, 1-320-630-6651 Amazing Auctions, LLC amazingauctions.us Sat., Feb. 23 10 a.m. Bostrom's Hay Auction. Located 3 miles south of Isanti on Hwy. 65 to 265th Ave., west ½ mile.

Hay, straw, firewood.

5 % buyers pemium, 5 % commission. Auctioneers: Lyle Bostrom Lic. #30-29, 612-270-6395; Nathan Bostrom, Lic. #30-47, 763-286-6840; Cullen Bartz, Lic. #30-48; Jeff Nosbusch, Lic. #30-43 www.bostromsauc tions.com

401 AUCTION CALENDAR Sat., Feb. 23, 10 a.m.

Huge Coin & Currency Collection Auction, Barney Janzen Family, owners. Located at Janzen Auction Building, 1 mile west of the stoplights in Aitkin, on Hwy. 210.

Many great pieces with appx. 350 lots.

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Bid live onsite or if unable to attend, bid online at www.proxi bid.com/janzen.

Janzen Auction Service. Auctioneers: Bob Janzen, Lic. #01-14; Jeremy Janzen, Lic. #01-10; Dallas Smith, Lic. #01-41; Dan Masloski, Lic. #01-111. www.janzen auctions.com 218-927-4488

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407 ESTATE SALES ANTIQUE EXTRAVAGANZA ESTATE SALE: 19489 St. Croix Trl. N., Marine on St. Croix, MN 55047. Feb. 23 and 24, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days. Antique clock and radio collection, antiques, pottery, Red Wing, vintage Christmas, depression glass, cookie jars, linens, antique curio, glassware, PACKED FULL OF ANTIQUES! More info and pictures at: www.englishivyonline.com. English Ivy Estate Sellers, 612849-1656.

451 RENTALS COMMERCIAL 2-BDRM apartment.

Beautiful. No pets, $800 Villa View, Mora, 612-957-0662.

Condo for rent in Mora. 3-BDRM, 2-BA, nice location. $950 per month plus utilities 906-364-1205.

451 RENTALS COMMERCIAL

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Available January 1, 2019. For more information please call 320-629-7537 or 320-336-8978.

Mora 2 bedroom apartments starting at $740 plus electric.

320-300-0606.

Available immediately: 2-BDRM apartments at Meadowbrook, in Mora. $770/month + electric. No pets or smoking. Contact Denny, 507-269-7639.

Large 1 bedroom apartment w/loft. All utilities included. $850/month. 701580-8126.

Meadowbrook 1 & 2 BDRM apartments- Mora, starting at $670 + electric. Available immediately. No smoking, no pets.

Contact Denny, 507-269-7639.

452 RENTALS RESIDENTIAL Mora, 1-BDRM apt. avail. March 1st.

Quiet building, heat & garbage included. $600/mo. No smoking, no pets.

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453 ROOMMATES Mature woman with sheltie dog looking for living accommodations in the Cambridge area. 256-520-5300.

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M-F daytime hours w/some Saturday mornings.

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320-983-2132 Cornerstone Utility Const. in Willow River, MN is seeking Directional drill operators, Locators and Laborers for the upcoming work season. CDL drivers are encouraged to apply. Health insurance and retirement plan are available after probation period.

Compensation is dependent on experience. Home every weekend.

Please call 218-372-3977 for an application or more info.

Neighborhood National Bank has an opening for a Mortgage Lender at its Mora location. This individual will be a primary real estate contact person as well as have a role in installment lending.

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Homes in Hugo, Dellwood, White Bear, Wyoming, North Branch, Harris, Stanchfield, Pine City, Brook Park $250 Sign on Bonus Starting wages range $12.00 to $17.00/hr.

Weekend differentials, Overnight differentials Year-end bonus Paid training Medical, Dental, 401(k), Paid Personal Leave We have full-time, part-time, and relief positions available Community Living Options provides 24-hour residential care and supervision to adults and children with intellectual developmental disabilities, mental health and medical challenges.

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Eric Peterson leads a gallery tour, discussing his selection for the Judge’s Choice awards.

MARGIE JOHNSTONE | SUBMITTED

Man fishes keys out of ice-hole Calvin Sneed (left) of Northfield lost his keys while ice fishing Friday, Feb. 15, 2019, on Knife Lake. Sneed, accompanied by Jessica Oslin (center) of Elk River, set up on the lake. As he went to change from boots to Crocks, his only set of keys went down the hole. After trying into the next day to fish out the keys with jigging Rapalas the pair called Oslin’s mother, Margie Johnstone(right) of Mora, to see if she had any ideas. Johnstone went to Unclaimed Freight in Mora and picked up a 100 pound retrieving magnet, some nylon rope and headed to the lake to help. Sneed immediately tied up to the magnet and started fishing for his keys. In about 10 minutes the keys attached to the magnet and came back up the hole. Sneed and Oslin went on to fish on Mille Lacs Lake the rest of the weekend where no more keys were dropped.

Vasaloppet art show attracts over 600 visitors CONTRIBUTED KANABEC COUNTY ART ASSOCIATION

Over 600 people visited the Vasaloppet Art Show the weekend of Feb. 8-10. The art show, held in conjunction with the Vasaloppet Ski Race, was presented by the Kanabec County Art Association. Visitors viewed more than 111 pieces of art created by 35 area artists. Several artists were first time entrants.

Eric Peterson, executive direc-

tor and multi talented artist of the Wyoming Area Creative Arts Community, led a gallery tour on Friday evening. He chose Cyrus Raivo’s “Lillium,” Carl Long’s “If These Tools Could Talk” and Dennis Olson’s “Ready for Winter” to receive the Judge’s Choice Awards.

Visitors had an opportunity to vote for their favorite works of art in several categories.

Receiving the most votes in the Emotional category were:

Becky Utecht’s “Untitled,” Brian Kennedy’s “The Pier” and Don Kaddatz’s “Winter Aspens.”

Receiving the most votes in the Most Creative category were: Keith Raivo’s “Dog,” Peg Skalicky’s “Up North Moose” and Rod Minnick’s “Specter of the Tree.”

Receiving the most votes in the Favorite category were: Carl Long’s “Voyageur’s Capote,’’ Keith Raivo’s “Dog” and Don Kaddatz’s “Winter Aspens.”

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