Kanabec County Times e-edition May 4, 2017

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MUS MUSTANGS FLYING HIGH: Senior Ally Hippen ties Mora pole vault record. P14

District refutes ‘Goliath’ ad

BY KIRSTEN FAURIE EDITOR@MORAMINN.COM

Tensions over the May 23, special election for the Mora High School bond referendum have brought battles of opinion to a head. That fight has turned into a battle over facts after recent publication of a “David vs. Goliath” advertisement.

The advertisement, paid for by the friends of the KCRE — a group opposed to a new school, made statements regarding previous referendum attempts and a related lawsuit. Some statements the Kanabec County Times has confirmed as true and some statements as false.

The ad was published in the April 27, edition of the Kanabec County Times and April 23, edition of the Advertiser.

The ad alleges the Mora School District violated seven election laws and falsely claims a court ruled against the school district. The sevCraig Schultz en violations mentioned Mora Public Schools were investigated and Superintendent found not to be criminal and no court ever ruled against the school district.

Here is what happened: On May 21, 2015, the Mora School District held a special election asking the public to approve two levies via two ballot

Knowledge grows as kids plant trees

BY KIRSTEN FAURIE EDITOR@MORAMINN.COM

Fourth-grade students at Trailview Elementary School got dirty with DNR Forestry Specialist Tony Miller April 28, as they planted trees in the Trailview forest near the Jim McCollough Memorial Trail in honor of Arbor Day. Miller taught a crowd of enthu-

siastic kids (who were particularly energized over the discovery of some wiggly worms) how to choose a site, dig a hole deep enough for a healthy root system, plant seedlings at the proper depth near the crown and protect the seedlings from threats like lawn mowers and weed whips.

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SEE TREES, PAGE 6

Mora kids dig in on Arbor Day.

‘...with no legal recourse, a group has apparently decided to litigate them in the court of public opinion.’

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Students display a fine masquerade Ogilvie students primped and preened for a grand presentation during their Grand March and Prom April 29. Photos on Page 12

SEE GOLIATH, PAGE 6

River prime depth for canoe race

BY WADE WEBER NEWS@MORAMINN.COM

The soaking rains that drenched Kanabec County earlier this week were good news for canoeists that will paddle in the 37th annual Snake River Canoe race May 6.

Water levels in the Snake River watershed rise and fall rapidly due to its small watershed and well-timed rains are needed to produce great canoeing conditions.

On May 1, the water level was at 4.4 feet and rising.

The Snake River Canoe

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2016 race start.

Race, Minnesota’s largest, attracts a large number of recreational canoeists as well as a field of pro-boaters

each year. The race begins at 9:30 a.m. at the County Road 3 bridge east of Highway 65. Paddlers will finish in Mora just to the west of the Kanabec County History Center. Upward to 200 canoes are expected to be on the river that morning.

Buses and trailers are provided by the race to transport participants and their canoes from the parking area at the Kanabec History Center near the finish line to the race start from 7-8:30 a.m.

SEE RIVER, PAGE 6

Take Back Day battles drug abuse National Prescription Drug Take Back Day April 29 in Mora at Coborn’s Pharmacy was a success. The event aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of ile educating the public prescriptions, while al for abuse. about the potential The Substance Abuse Coalition of Kanabec County thanked the DEA, Kanabec County Sheriff’s Office Deptured) for working uty Jeff Feine (pictured) the event and alll the citizens who icine cabinets out. cleaned their medicine For those who missed the event mediprescription e cations can be e dropped off at the drug drop box at nthe Kanabec County Jail lobby at 18 North Vine SUBSTANCE ABUSE COALITION OF KANABEC COUNTY Street.

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KANABEC COUNTY COURT REPORT The following charges were filed in Kanabec County Court on April 18 - 26, 2017. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Denise Ann Gonsior (DOB-3/17/1966) of Mora was charged on April 18, with one count of harassment - violating and knowing of a temporary or restraining order (occurred April 16, 2017).

Denise Ann Gonsior (DOB-3/17/1966) of Mora was charged on April 18, with one count of harassment - violating and knowing of a temporary or restraining order (occurred April 17, 2017).

Michael David Rolf (DOB-11/26/1979) of Mora was charged on April 18, with one count of driving after cancellation as inimical to public safety.

Mikayla Ann Bous (DOB-10/14/1998) of Mora was charged on April 19, with one count of misdemeanor domestic assault - intentionally inflicting/attempting to inflict bodily harm.

Wayne Joseph Hollenkamp (DOB-12/6/1956) of Mora was charged on April 19, with one count of fourth-degree DWI - operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol and one count of DWI - operating a motor vehicle with alcohol concentration 0.08 within two hours.

Jessica Marie Dircks (DOB-11/4/1982) of Grasston was charged on April 20, with one count of misdemeanor domestic assault - intentionally inflicting/ attempting to inflict bodily harm.

Bryan Dwayne Hanson (DOB-1/4/1992) of Grasston was charged on April 20, with one count of fourth-degree intentional damage to property - other circumstances.

Christine Sarah Neuschwander (DOB-4/2/1960) of Ogilvie was charged on April 21, with one count of fifth-degree controlled substance possession.

Scott Brian Stassen (DOB-6/13/1963) of Ogilvie was charged on April 21, with one count of fifth-degree possession of drugs, schedule 1, 2, 3, 4 - not small amount marijuana.

Mark Douglas Kendall (DOB-10/27/1959) of Ogilvie was charged on April 21, with one count of fifth-degree controlled substance possession.

Gage Thomas Harms (DOB-5/9/1991) of Ogilvie was charged on April 24, with one count of harassment - violating a restraining order.

Jenesis Page Johnson (DOB-8/28/1997) of Mora was charged on April 24, with one count of underage drinking and driving.

Marco Mauice Geist (DOB-6-4-1982) of Mora was charged on April 24, with one count of purchasing/selling/bartering/furnishing/giving liquor to someone under 21 years.

Patti Lynn Anderson (DOB-7/27/1960) of Mora was charged on April 24, with one count of purchasing/selling/bartering/furnishing/giving liquor to someone under 21 years.

Michael Earl Kennedy (DOB-1/9/1972) of Mora was charged on April 25, with one count of domestic assault - subsequent violation and one count of disorderly conduct.

Kenneth Vincent Taylor (DOB-2/20/1961) of Ogilvie was charged on April 25, with one count of purchasing/selling/bartering/furnishing/giving liquor to someone under 21 years.

Theodore Louis Davis (DOB-7/9/1974) of Oak Park was charged on April 26, with one count of third-degree driving while impaired and one count of third-degree driving while impaired - over 0.08 or more.

MN granted $5 mil. to fight opioid addiction U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar announced April 20, that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded federal funds to combat opioid addiction in Minnesota. The $5,379,349 grant will support a comprehensive array of prevention, treatment and recovery services. The funding is the first of two rounds provided for in the bipartisan 21st Century CURES Act, which was signed into law last year. The funding was called for in Klobuchar’s bipartisan Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act. “As I’ve traveled across Minnesota, I’ve heard time and again how opioid addiction is tearing apart communities and destroying lives,” Klobuchar said. “That’s why I’m proud that landmark legislation that I led with three other senators was passed to help combat this epidemic and make $1 billion in funding available. This grant will provide families across our state with the resources they need to prevent addiction and get access to life-saving treatment and recovery services.”

Klobuchar was one of four senators, along with Senators Rob Portman R-OH, Sheldon Whitehouse D-R.I., and former Senator Kelly Ayotte R-N.H., to lead the CARA. This bipartisan legislation encourages states and local communities to pursue a full array of proven strategies in the fight against opioid addiction. At the end of 2016, $1 billion was made available by congress to fund the national effort.

Last month, Klobuchar and Senator Portman introduced legislation to require the use of prescription

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On Tuesday, April 11, Senator Amy Klobuchar toured the Recovering Hope Treatment Center in Mora and discussed the challenges of drug addiction with community stakeholders. Pictured left to right: Ray Ludowese, Barb McFadden, Jenilee Telander, Erin Gibbons, Kathi Burski, Amy Klobuchar, Beth Good, Nicki Miller, Ann Tetnowski, Patti Miller, Sandy Juettner, Janet Wilkinson, Brian Smith and Brent Thompson.

drug monitoring programs in all states that received certain federal funding and make their PDMP data available to other states. Earlier this year, she introduced with Portman and Senators Marco Rubio R-FL and Maggie Hassan D-N.H. the bipartisan Synthetics Trafficking and Overdose Prevention Act to help close the loophole that allows foreign countries take advantage of weaknesses in international security standards to break U.S. customs laws and regulations by shipping dangerous synthetic drugs like carfentanil through our borders.

Klobuchar also joined with Senator Joe Manchin D-W.V. and other senators to introduce the Budget-

ing for Opioid Addiction Treatment (LifeBOAT) Act, which would establish a reliable funding stream to provide and expand access to substance abuse treatment. She and a bipartisan group of senators also introduced the Synthetic and Labeling of Toxic Substances Act to make it easier to prosecute the sale of “analogue” drugs, which are synthetic substances that are substantially similar to illegal drugs.

In September 2014, the DEA implemented Klobuchar’s bipartisan Secure and Responsible Drug Disposal Act. Under the legislation, consumers are provided with more safe and responsible ways to dispose of unused prescription medications and controlled substances.

Three liquor sellers fail checks, sell to minors

BY KIRSTEN FAURIE EDITOR@MORAMINN.COM

gross misdemeanor charge of selling alcohol to a person under 21 years old.

The Kanabec County Sheriff’s Office completes quarterly checks of licensed liquor sellers to make sure they are in compliance with laws prohibiting sales to minors.

Two individuals under the age of 21 (referred to as “Bill” and “Sally” for the purposes of this article) worked with a KCSO deputy by attempting to purchase alcohol at several stores. Three stores failed these checks on April 21, after allegedly selling alcohol to Bill and Sally.

CRYSTAL BAR AND GRILL The Crystal Bar and Grill failed the compliance check when employee Patti Anderson, 56, of Mora allegedly sold a beer to Bill after checking Bill’s ID. According to the criminal complaint, Anderson said she made a mistake by not checking the ID closely enough.

Anderson was charged April 24, with a gross misdemeanor charge of selling alcohol to a person under 21 years old.

S&R MART The S&R Mart in Ogilvie failed the check when employee Kenneth Vincent Taylor, 56, of Ogilvie (also a long-time member of the Ogilvie City Council) allegedly sold a six-pack of Smirnoff Ice to Sally. According to the complaint filed by the Kanabec County Attorney’s Office, Taylor admitted to the deputy he sold the alcohol without checking identification and said he thought she looked old enough to purchase alcohol.

Taylor was charged April 25, with a

NORTH COUNTRY BOTTLE SHOP The North Country Bottle Shop, the city of Mora’s municipal liquor store, failed the compliance check when employee Marco Geist, 34, of Mora allegedly sold Sally a six-pack of Leinenkugels after checking her ID. According to the criminal complaint, Geist claimed he made a mistake by not checking the ID closely enough.

Geist was charged April 24 with a gross misdemeanor charge of selling alcohol to a person under 21 years old.

Tuesday, May 16th | Grand Casino in Hinckley 5:00 Din nner (FREE!) | 6:00 - 7:30 Presentation 7:3 30 - 8:00 Q & A | Free Childcare Provided This community service made available through a collaborative effort by:

Essentia Health FirstLight Health System Gateway Family Health Clinic Grand Casino Mille Lacs & Hinckley

Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Pine County Attorneys Pine County Chemical Health Coalition

Pine County Probation Pine County Public Health Pine County Sheriff U of MN -College of Pharmacy

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Center in Mora invites the public at 1 p.m. to play Bingo. No cost to play if bringing a prize to donate.

Two prizes = two cards limit or $2/card to play. Cash cover all.

Diabetes Support Group A diabetes support group will meet at FirstLight Health System in Mora from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

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The Braham Snappers Amateur Baseball team will be hosting their second annual pulled pork dinner beginning at 6 p.m. at the Braham Event Center. In addition to the dinner there will be live music from 8 p.m. to midnight, a full bar and silent auction fundraiser.

Dreamcatchers Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post will have a dreamcatcher workshop from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for ages 8 and older. Participants will learn how to weave a dreamcatcher to take home with them. A small fee is charged for materials (does not include admission to the museum) and the project will take about an hour to complete.

Charlie Roth Northern Hollow Winery will host Celtic musician Charlie Roth from 2 to 5 p.m. Early bird tickets are available and tickets will also be sold at the door.

The winery is located at 6916 Canary Road in Grasston.

Brooke’s Battle Against Cancer For the last five months, 3 year old Brooke Allison, daughter of Mora native Erica Simpson and Derek Allison, has been battling stage three neuroblastoma cancer.

A benefit will be held to help pay medical and living expenses beginning at 10 a.m. with a motorcycle ride and car show at the Floppy Crappie on Pokegama Lake (10762 Lakeview Shore Drive, Pine City).

From there the party will ride over and arrive at Kev’s Depot (118 Railroad Ave. NE in Mora) for a silent auction, spaghetti dinner and entertainment from The Farmer’s Daughters.

MAY 6 & 7 Ojibwe Moccasin Workshop Mille Lakes Indian Museum and Trading Post is offering a two-day workshop where participants will learn the techniques of working with leather to make a pair of Ojibwe-style mocassins to take home. A light lunch and refreshments will be provided both days.

The workshop will be from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday. A minimum of five persons is required and children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent. Registration is required three days prior to the workshop and a fee will be charged.

MAY 7 Top the Tater and Car Wash St. Mary’s Church will be holding a benefit for youth going on a mission trip in July with a Top the Tater meal and car wash from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

MAY 8 ECRDC Senior Transit Focus Group Eastwood Life Enrichment Center in Mora will feature a focus group discussion at 2 p.m.

Persons who ride the bus or have thoughts and ideas about bus ridership are encouraged to attend.

Refreshments will be served.

Women’s Christian Connection The next meeting will be held at 7 p.m. in Tobie’s Big Kettle Room in Hinckley. All area women are invited to attend the monthly

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Living Hope youth visit with seniors During Religious Release at Living Hope Church children served their community with gladness. The K-second-graders served Eastwood Senior Living residents by paying their bus fee and putting on a program for them at church.

Following the program, the children presented them with gifts they made and served them snacks while enjoying special time with their guests.

dessert luncheon with the theme “Down Memory Lane.”

The program will feature a review of Rock ‘n Roll, Back to the 50s and 60s presented by Raymond Berg of Mound as both the special feature guest and music guest.

His wife, Suzanne Berg will be the guest speaker, sharing her experience of going from the party scene and mental illness to her ultimate journey.

Reservations are requested but not required and can be made by calling Maxine at 384-6413 or Mary at 384-2783. Do not call Tobie’s for reservations.

Kanabec County Art Association The next meeting will be at 11 a.m. at the Kanabec History Center beginning with a potluck.

The meeting will begin at 11:30 a.m.

MAY 9 Parenting Plus All grandparents/kinship caregivers who are raising grandchildren/relatives’ children are invited to a support group meeting at 6:30 p.m. in room No. 110 at Pine City Elementary School. Enter door No. 5 by Dragonwood Playground.

Call 612-310-0618 or 320-629-3013 for more information.

Family Law Clinic The Refuge Network, a program of Family Pathways is sponsoring a free, open to the public Family Law Clinic from 4 to 6 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church in Mora (301 Forest Ave. E).

Attendees will have the opportunity to learn the basics on dissolution and custody and receive helpful materials. There may also be the opportunity for two individuals to meet individually with an attorney. Consultations will be on a first-come, firstserve basis.

Call Kari at 320-679-1737 if planning to attend so that enough materials can be available.

MAY 10 Caregivers Support Group The next meeting will be from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at FirstLight Health System in Mora in meeting rooms 1 and 2.

Senior Citizen Dance Fish Lake Resort invites area seniors to their monthly dance at 1 p.m. This month will feature the music of Dick Szyplenski.

Lunch will be served.

Senior Social Hour Amy Podein, senior project manager for Sort Toss Pack will be presenting tips for downsizing whether moving or needing to declutter. She will be at the Braham Event Center at 2 p.m. and refreshments will be provided.

Coloring for Relaxation Coloring has therapeutic potential to reduce anxiety, create focus or bring about more mindfulness and allow the brain to switch off other thoughts and focus. Eastwood Life Enrichment Center in Mora invites all interested persons to enjoy coloring at 1 p.m. Books and coloring supplies will be provided or bring your own.

Tea and coffee will be served.

MAY 11 In Our Own Voice NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental Illness) will be offering a free public education program called In Our Own Voice which will feature two speakers sharing personal stories of living with a mental illness and achieving recovery.

The program will be from 2 to 3:30 p.m.. at North Branch Library (6355 379th St.) The program includes a short video and question and answer period.

For more information call Briana at 651-645-2948, ext. 128.

55+ Driver Improvement Program Mora Community Ed is offering the four-hour refresher course from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the high school in room No. 238.

The course is open to the public and preregistration is required and can be made by calling 888234-1294. A fee is charged for the course.

Persons age 55 and older who complete the initial eight-hour course and the refresher course every three years are eligible for a 10 percent discount on their auto insurance.

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Grace Lutheran Church in Mora invites the public from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a salad luncheon. A freewill offering will be accepted at the door. To-go orders are also available (call 6791062 by 11 a.m. to place an order).

All proceeds will go to Soup for the Soul Inc.

MAY 15 Movie Matinee Eastwood Life Enrichment Center in Mora will have a free showing of “Blood and Sand” at 1 p.m. The movie stars Tyrone Power and Rita Hayworth. Popcorn will be served.

MAY 16 Jolly Seniors Area seniors are invited to join Jolly Seniors for a potluck lunch and program at 11 a.m. at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Mora (536 S. Union St.). Bring a dish to share and enjoy fellowship and food. A freewill offering will be accepted.

For more information call Pastor Bob or Pauline at 320-6792778.

MAY 17 FirstLight Health System Board The next meeting will be at 5:30 p.m. in the board room at the hospital.

Positivity in the Park Mora Above the Influence and SACK will sponsor a fun evening from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Library Park. There will be free hot dogs, chips, beverage and a treat as well as basketball, free throw contest, volleyball, face painting, Yoga, bean bag toss, sidewalk art and music.

The public is invited to attend.

Talk Time The public is invited to Eastwood Life Enrichment Center at 1 p.m. for a discussion about the history of Kanabec County.

There will be lots of interesting photos and conversation. The event is free.

MAY 18 Basic First Aid for Youth Mora Community Education is offering a youth safety class in basic first aid for grades K - 2 from 2:45 to 4:45 p.m. at Fairview Media Center.

Topics included will be recognizing an emergency and knowing what to do, calling 911, basic first aid techniques, personal safety tips, tricky people and gun and fire safety.

For more information call Paula at 679-6200.

THIS WEEK: THURSDAY 5/4 Diabetes Support Group: 1:30 p.m., FirstLight Health System of Mora Journey Beyond Abuse: 10-11:30 a.m., Grace Lutheran Church, Mora NAMI Connection: 6:30-8 p.m., Cambridge Medical Center Adult Day Break: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Pine City Celebrate Recovery: 6 p.m. meal, 6:30-7:30 large group worship, 7:30-8:30 small group sessions, True Vine Lutheran Church in Mora Lap Swim: 6 - 7:30 a.m.

Ogilvie Community Pool Caregiver Support Group: 12:30 2 p.m., Our Redeemer Church - Pine City Abuse Survivor Support Group: 6 - 7 p.m. Journey North Church, Pine City 320-384-7113

FRIDAY 5/5 Story Time: 11 a.m. Mora Public Library for children age 3 - 5

SATURDAY 5/6 VFW Pancake Breakfast: 7 - 11 a.m., Braham Event Center

SUNDAY 5/7 MONDAY 5/8 Ala-Anon.: 6 p.m., Public Services Building, Mora Soup for the Soul: 4-6 p.m., Emmanuel Baptist Church, Mora - Free Meal/ Transportation: 888-2175222 BACC Library: 12:30-4:30 p.m. Braham Community Center BINGO: 6 - 8 p.m. Am. Legion Auxiliary 290 hosts at Braham Community Center Meet and Greet: 10 a.m.

Braham Country Floral Coffee Shop Monday Morning Art Group: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Kanabec History Center Narcotics Anonymous: 7 p.m. Grace Lutheran Church, Mora Women’s Recovery & Support: 1 p.m. Kanabec County Family Services, Mora, Room 102

TUESDAY 5/9 TOPS: 5:30 - 6:45 p.m., Mora United Methodist Church Adult Day Break: 10 a.m.

- 2 p.m., Dalbo Karmel Covenant Church Lap Swim: 6 - 7:30 a.m.

Ogilvie Community Pool TOPS: 5:30 - Weigh in; 6 p.m. - meeting, Karen’s Korner in Ogilvie

WEDNESDAY 5/10 Caregivers Support Group: 1:30 p.m., FirstLight, Mora The Kanabec County Times is committed to accuracy. If you have a correction or clarification, please contact the editor either by phone at (320) 225-5128 or via email at editor@moraminn.com.

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Mind the timing of letters My office has been swamped with letters to the editor in the past couple of weeks. It makes me truly happy to see this level of participation in local issues. From contentious subjects like the Brunswick Township asphalt plant and upcoming school bond referendum, to thanks for deeds well done, our community has had a lot to say.

I do want to take this opportunity to remind our readers and letter writers that as the Mora School District special election topic heats up and we get closer Editor to May 23, the Kanabec County Kirsten Faurie Times has implemented several policies to help keep our letters ti civil i il and d as fair as possible. section These policies are in place to prevent opposing sides from springing surprise attacks on each other in the last issue before an election, without giving the opposing side a chance to voice a rebuttal.

These policies are also to keep the opinion section as a forum for community members to discuss local issues, not a free venue for campaigning.

The Kanabec County Times has adopted the following policies for the coming election: Monday, May 8, will be the last week the Times will allow publication of any letters to the editor regarding the school bond referendum election with the exception of rebuttals.

Monday, May 15, is the last day the Times will accept rebuttals and clarifications of information for publication on May. 18. No other election-related letters will be accepted.

For questions about the Times’ policies on letters contact the editor at 320-225-5128 or editor@ moraminn.com.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR The opposition has a point To the editor: My husband and I moved to Mora about 2 ½ years ago from Durham, North Carolina. As a new mom, a new member of the community, and an educator, educating myself on the school referendum quickly topped my to-do list.

I wondered, why is this vote so polarized? To me, there was no question we need a new school. But I took a step back to see the two sides.

What I found opened my eyes.

I didn’t realize what a hardship raising taxes on farmers and landowners could be. I chatted with our neighboring farmer about the cows, weather and how awful our road was from the rain. He told me he’d lost eight cattle in a herd of 40 this winter and was hoping calving would go well.

On my way home I thought about what a raise in taxes might do to him. Could he afford to pay more?

Probably not.

I realized this vote had real, genuine, hard working, good people on the opposition—not just the outspoken naysayers.

I went to social media and asked Mora parents with K-12 children to ask their children a set of questions and send me their answers. I was shocked at the amount of answers I received. When asked, “Do you feel safe when you go to school?” most students said “yes,” but not all.

There was a trend: those who said they did not feel safe going to school came from grades 8, 10 and 12. The high school.

At first I was surprised, then I remembered there are 17 exterior doors making supervision and sur-

outside Kanabec County is $46 for one year, $87 for 2 years.

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veillance impossible. You’re naïve if you think any dangerous person can’t figure out how to get into a school with 17 unsupervised doors.

Heck, I walked right in the other day when a student was walking out and wasn’t stopped until I asked someone where to go.

A new school does not guarantee a better education, the opposition has that fact right. The opposition is also correct in saying a new school will bring higher taxes.

About $45/month for a $200,000 residential homestead. But is $45/ month worth risking the safety of our students?

To me it’s not.

Worrying about a roof leaking, asbestos, or higher taxes is important but the safety of our students should be our main concern.

Education is a fundamental human right and we should be able to come together and prove that Mora is thriving. Let good happen in our community and provide a new, safe, up-to-date learning environment for all of our students, teachers, administrators and community members.

Molly Mullin Mora

Gain dignity through spring cleaning To the Editor: Ah, spring. The leaves have opened, frogs are singing, birds nesting and the liberated sounds of roaring engines and popping guns resume their timely chorus.

Bags, cans, cups and wrappers glisten in the weeds and bushes.

Junk cars appear from their winter blankets and those “set aside” treasures of broken steel and plas-

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tic decorate ill-kept yards all across this otherwise beautiful county.

So, spring isn’t all so great. In fact, until the grass and leaves hide and cover the lack of enforcement in our area, it’s a noticeable mess.

What makes people so different in this regard? Is it health issues?

Then where are their neighbors? Is it poverty? No, we were as poor as they come as kids. Working hard and keeping our home neat and clean brought us respect and prosperity. My father saw to that.

Is it drugs and alcohol? I’m sure there’s plenty of that, too. You’re not going to keep your home and yard clean while lying around in stained sweat pants, a Budweiser T-shirt and no dignity. Enforced rules would help cure that. Respect the integrity of our county or go somewhere else.

The main problem is an unfortunate spin off of freedom. You can be socially irresponsible, hoard and display objectionable “cast off” and tell the world to “kiss off.” These people don’t want the help that they need. They just want the freedom to mark their territory with junk.

It’s none of my business, you say.

Well, if you live in this area, it’s your business. The livable reputation of all is diminished by the untidiness of a few.

Look, nobody is ever going to use that plastic hose reel laying in the weeds, that blue kiddie pool won’t hold water and those tires are older than you think. Throw away that “mouse hotel” roll of carpet and stop mowing around that broken lawn mower. You used that old tread mill 10 times and you’re still fat. Get rid of it.

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High school needs major overhaul When new visitors enter Mora High School, they often comment on the dozens of pictures of graduating classes that trace the history of our school. Each picture tells a story -- a story of successful students, dedicated staff and a community that deeply supports its schools.

When In the I arrived here five Classroom years ago to serve as your high school Brent Nelson principal, those stories helped me und dM derstand Mora much better.

But behind the pictures, there is a second story. Eighty-one years of students in classes and activities will take a toll on any building.

When the building opened in 1936, we didn’t know about computers, ADA requirements and sprinkler systems. We know far more today about the importance of healthy air, clean water and natural light exposure to how children learn.

By any current standard, Mora High School needs a major overhaul. Is it healthy? Is it safe? Is it accessible to all students? Do the classrooms help us teach kids the ways they need to be taught? Unfortunately, the answer to all of those questions is no.

I have been meeting with residents for the past several months and I am often asked why we haven’t taken care of the building. In fact, we have.

For years, we received our share of state maintenance funds, which we would add to the local maintenance

budget and fix the most immediate problems. But needs in an 80 plus year old school pile up faster than state maintenance dollars come in.

Eventually, this becomes our problem to solve.

On May 23, local voters will decide how we will address Mora High School’s health, safety and educational problems. A referendum will ask whether we should build a new high school on the Trailview campus. If we vote yes, it will complete

I am often asked why we haven’t taken care of the building. the last step of a 20 plus year plan to bring all grades to a single campus that is safe, healthy, secure and large enough for the needs of the students and staff of our school district.

If we reject the referendum, I am guessing we will stay at Mora High School and continue making necessary health and safety repairs in the building. Since we can’t close the school for a year or two, most of the classroom needs will get left behind.

Either plan will require an increase in local property taxes. It will cost between $25 and $35 million to repair the health and safety problems if we stay at the current high school. Over a number of years, we can raise local property taxes for those repairs.

A new high school will cost $52 million. However, the state of Minnesota, through a program called debt equalization, will help the

Mora school district reduce the tax burden of school construction. The state will pay for 44 percent of the cost of building a new school, bringing the cost to local taxpayers down to $29 million.

This year, both the Minnesota House and Senate are in support of the governor’s proposal to further reduce the tax impact for farmers and landowners of building construction. The legislature isn’t done with their work, but those bills provide hope that we will get further tax relief for whatever plan we choose.

In our daily life, if the cost of buying something new is the same as the cost of repairing what we currently have, we will buy new. As we make our plans for the future of Mora High School, the question isn’t how much it will cost -- it will cost local taxpayers about the same whether we buy new or repair the old. With a house, a car and even a toaster, we buy new if it makes financial sense.

People love Mora High School.

But we need to stop delaying this decision. We need a safe and healthy high school that meets current educational needs for our students and staff. The decision for residents is whether to finish the Trailview campus, or whether to put more money into the current high school.

And what would we do with the pictures? They would come with us to the new school. We aren’t burying those memories ... they would move down the street with us.

If you have questions, please contact me. Make sure you express your views by voting on May 23.

Brent Nelson is the principal at Mora High School.

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“Store it high and dry away from the eye or say good bye.” That’s my motto. “If you don’t preserve it, you don’t deserve it.”

Let’s make this the best clean up day ever. You’ll feel better and we’ll all be grateful.

On the new school vote, it’s just like “cash for clunkers.” Do we keep driving the old “nickel and dimer” with bald tires and no new technology or do we take advantage of matching funds and step into the future?

I’ve said it before, “It’s a no-brainer.” Vote yes.

Pete Stewart Mora

The issue will not go away To the Editor: The state of Minnesota will pay for 44 percent of the $52 million cost of a new Mora High School or $22.8 million. Therefore, $52 minus $22.8 million = $29.2 million is what it will cost (plus interest over time).

The estimate of the cost of repairing the existing high school is $30 million (plus interest over time). If this bond issue fails and the school board does what it can to repair the building without an election, there will be almost no financial help from the state.

The two amounts, $29.2 million and $30 million, are almost equal.

Assuming the school borrows funds for either option, it seems to me that our taxes will likely go up about the same amount whether we build a new school or remodel. Therefore, since the cost is almost equal it makes more sense to me to build a new high school rather than trying to fix all of the problems in the existing high school.

Those problems include poor ventilation, uneven heating, lead in the water, asbestos in many places, mold in ceilings, handicap accessibility, unsafe street crossing and

door security, poor fire protection, old inefficient windows and more.

The useful life of a remodeled school will likely be less than a new one and the maintenance costs of a remodeled school will likely be higher than a new one.

Encourage our Minnesota Representative Jason Rarick and Senator Tony Lourey to support the Ag2School tax credit included in the governor’s tax proposal. This will provide farmers and landowners a 40 percent tax credit for building a new Mora High School and also a 40 percent tax credit for what we will pay for the Trailview expansion project over the next 18 years.

If the high school bond issue fails this time, this issue will not go away. Doing nothing is not an option. If the bond issue would have passed the last time, the state would have paid 50 percent of the cost. This time it will pay for 44 percent. If we have to vote on this again one year from now the state will very likely pay less, the construction costs and interest rates will likely be higher.

The longer that we wait, the more it will cost everyone. This is as inexpensive as it may ever be. Now is the time to vote yes on the school bond issue on or before May 23.

Terry Salmela Mora

National Guard needs funding

To the Editor: The April 21, 2017 Pioneer Press article, “Minnesota Legislature’s plans would underfund state military, officials say,” covers some of the issues related to the proposed budget shortfalls in the state Department of Military Affairs budget.

The National Guard Association of Minnesota and the Minnesota National Guard Enlisted Association represent the interests of the officers and enlisted members of the Minnesota National Guard respectively;

and as such, we feel it is critical to make sure their voices are heard on the impact of the this issue. The proposed cuts to the DMA’s agency budget go too deep and threaten to leave the Minnesota National Guard personnel and facilities in a state of reduced readiness.

The senate’s current version of the bill (SF605) proposes a DMA budget of nearly $12 million less than the governor’s recommendation, rolling the agency back to its 2014-2015 levels. This bill balances agency forecasted increases in enlistment incentives by reducing the funds available for maintenance and sustainment of Minnesota National Guard armories and other facilities despite a documented $140 million maintenance backlog. This is concerning considering the average age of Minnesota’s armories is 50 years old, requiring significant maintenance and upkeep costs.

The house version (H.F. 691) of the bill maintains DMA funding at its current level, however, does not address the forecasted shortfall in the Enlistment Incentives Appropriation which will result in elimination of enlistment and re-enlistment bonuses and a reduction in state tuition reimbursement levels for members of the Minnesota National Guard, key benefits used to both recruit and retain quality personnel into the guard.

Keeping the funding for the Department of Military Affairs and Minnesota National Guard at the levels it needs to continue to operate and maintain high-levels of readiness is an issue that impacts every community within our state that the men and women of the National Guard support.

Brent Jensen, resident, National Guard Association of Minnesota Ray Kennedy, president, Minnesota National Guard Enlisted Association

It’s OK not to be OK

What do Albert Einstein, Winston Churchill, Abraham Lincoln, Frank Lloyd Wright and Vincent Van Gogh all have in common, aside from being famous names in history? They all suffered from some type of mental illness. Surprised? You shouldn’t be. One in four had some kind of mental illness in their lifetime. Just how common is one in four? It’s as common as iPhone® customers, someone with brown eyes and Wellness the number of silver cars on the roads.

Every day Mental health affects people we see and interact with every Deb Wright day; our co-workers; those living under our roof; people we see at church; the students walking into schools every morning; those living high on the hog; those struggling to make ends meet. Mental health affects leaders in our country, celebrities and those people we consider unsinkable. We have a serious mental health crisis on our hands. So much, in fact, that numerous health care organizations around the state and our country have listed mental health as a top priority health need in their communities.

Mental illness is truly all around us. According to MakeItOK.org, it can affect anyone, regardless of age, race, religion or income. But people are still afraid to talk about it due to shame, misunderstanding, negative attitudes and fear of discrimination. It is ignored, swept under the rug or treated as the ‘elephant in the room.’ Oftentimes this is due to lack of understanding about mental health conditions or just not knowing what to say or how to say it. But most often mental illness goes untreated and ignored due to stigma.

What is stigma? Stigma is defined as a set of negative and often unfair beliefs that a society has about something. It’s been around for a long time and even though we have discovered so much more about how the brain works, stigma continues to run rampant in our communities. Research shows that most people think mental illnesses are related to: stress, lack of willpower, weakness or having a character flaw.

The negative effects of stigma are serious: exclusion, feeling ashamed, wanting to stay hidden and not seeking the help or treatment that is needed. The effects can be life threatening.

It’s time we realize that it’s OK not to be OK and break the cycle of stigma. What is the first step?

Talking about it. The more we talk about mental illness, the more we’ll realize that these illnesses are not unique and that they are common, treatable medical conditions, just like diabetes and high blood pressure.

FirstLight Health System is taking on stigma by hosting the Make It OK campaign during the month of May. Pick up your green “I Pledge to Make It OK” bracelet at any of our clinic locations to help stop the stigma around mental illness and promote awareness of mental health conditions. We also encourage you to take the online pledge at https://firstlighthealthsystem. org/event/i-pledge-to-makeitok/ and join others in the fight to reduce stigma, by Making It OK. For more information, here are some trusted resources: firstlighthealthsystem.org, MakeItOK. org, NAMI.org, adultmentalhealth.org, changetochill.org (for teens), Crisis Connection 1-800523-3333 or text the word LIFE to 61222.

Deb Wright is a physical therapist and Health and Wellness Coordinator at FirstLight Health System in Mora. Deb has a passion for health and wellness and shares that enthusiasm as a columnist for the Kanabec County Times. For questions or comments about this article, contact editor@ moraminn.com.

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GOLIATH: Advertisement triggers battle over facts FROM PAGE 1

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For Arbor Day, DNR Forestry Specialist Tony Miller taught Mora fourth-grade students how to plant trees in Trailview’s school forest.

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Miller chose an area of aspen trees which tend to be a shorter-lived tree (about 60 years) for the children to plant with white spruce which have lifespans more than double that of the aspen.

The Department of Natural Resources celebrates Arbor Day on Friday, April 28, and Arbor Month in May by recognizing the health benefits of trees in Minnesota.

According to a DNR press release, trees and forests provide numerous health benefits such as: • Helping reduce skin cancer.

• Decreasing mental stress and promoting healing.

• Cleaning the air and reducing childhood asthma rates.

• Reducing stressful noises by 50 percent.

• Providing healthy fruits and nuts.

“Getting your daily dose of trees is good for your health and easy to do,” said Jennifer Teegarden, DNR forestry outreach specialist. “You can climb a tree, go camping, sit under a tree, take a hike or visit a forest.”

To encourage people to get a daily dose of trees, the DNR is launching the #31DaysOfTrees challenge during Arbor Month. Simply post a photo or video while getting a daily dose of trees on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.

Use the hashtag #31DaysOfTrees and include @MinnesotaDNR when posting to Facebook. Participation will be tracked using hashtag #31DaysOfTrees.

Participants may win one of five state parks permits and have 10 trees planted in their honor in a Minnesota state forest. The more times a person posts enjoying their daily dose of trees, the more chances they’ll have to win.

Participants must be 18 years or older and a Minnesota resident to win a prize.

Visit the DNR’s Arbor Month webpage at www.mndnr.gov/arbormonth for additional details on the #31DaysOfTrees challenge and a listing of local Arbor Day celebrations can also be found on the Arbor Month webpage.

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questions. The election was held in the Mora High School north gymnasium.

The first question passed. The second failed. Votes were canvassed May 26.

In order to contest election results, an individual must file a written notice of contest within 10 days of canvassing. No contests were filed.

On Sept. 14, 2015, nearly four months after the results were canvassed, Mora resident and parent, Donald Sauve filed a civil lawsuit against the Mora School Board, Mora School District, election judges and Mora Public Schools Superintendent Craig Schultz.

Sauve’s complaint was untimely and failed to state a proper legal claim. The court’s judgment issued Jan. 7, 2016, by Judge James Dehn of Minnesota’s 10th Judicial District, dismissed the lawsuit and ordered Sauve to pay the school district $5,000 for a portion of their attorney fees and costs.

“Because the district did not believe that public tax dollars should be used to defend against such frivolous claims, the district asked the judge to order Mr. Sauve to pay the District’s costs of defending the lawsuit,” said Schultz.

The results of this case were reported by the Kanabec County Times on Jan. 21, 2016.

Sauve appealed the district court order and judgment in the Minnesota Court of Appeals, filed on March 1, 2016.

Sauve later limited his appeal to the order requiring him to pay the school district’s attorney’s fees.

According to Schultz, it became clear at this point the district would be required to expend significantly more than the $5,000 in order to defend the attorney’s fees award, so the district voluntarily withdrew its claim for attorney’s fees.

Therefore, the appeal was dismissed June 21, 2016. The court did not rule in favor of Sauve or against the school district.

ALLEGATIONS INVESTIGATED In addition to the lawsuit, a number of complaints and allegations were made to law enforcement about the conduct of judges, school children and staff before, after and during the 2015 special elec-

tion. The complaints were investigated by the Kanabec County Sheriff’s Office.

The results of the investigation were sent to the Anoka County Attorney’s Office to determine whether or not there was evidence of criminal activity.

The Anoka County Attorney’s office determined that no crimes had been committed in seven of eight allegations. (The eighth allegation was not addressed because the issue was not in the jurisdiction of the attorney’s office.)

For example, there was a claim the school district violated Minnesota Statutes section 204C.03 by having a school choir concert at the same time as the election. However, the statute only prohibits school districts from holding school-sponsored events during certain times “on the day that a regularly scheduled election is held.” In this case, it was a special election, not a regular election.

Similarly, a claim was made that poll challengers were denied, however, persons who applied to act as challengers did not apply correctly.

In a letter dated Dec. 28, 2015, the Anoka County Attorney’s Office declined to prosecute the case.

DAVID VS. GOLIATH The seven allegations which were investigated and found not to be criminal were re-stated in the earlier referenced “David vs. Goliath” advertisement placed by friends of the KCRE. And with that, Superintendent Schultz had had enough.

“The district has invested a significant amount of time and resources in responding to one citizen’s complaints over an election that occurred nearly two years ago. The district was successful in defending against these claims in investigatory proceedings and in the courts, so with no legal recourse, a group has apparently decided to litigate them in the court of public opinion,” Schultz wrote in a press release.

“The district prefers to focus its time and resources on the matters that are truly important to its mission of ‘Preparing self-directed and resourceful learners able to thrive in a changing global community.’”

Kirsten Faurie is the editor of the Kanabec County Times.

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There is also a freewill donation pancake breakfast beginning at 7 a.m. at the History Center.

Persons may choose to enter in the citizen aluminum or non-aluminum race class, or

choose between Open Racing, Pro-Boat, Solo or Kayak classes.

Registration and other race information is available online at snakerivercanoerace. org.

The race is part of the Mora Classic Se-

NOTICE TO ALL MORA MUNICIPAL UTILITIES CUSTOMERS Mora Municipal Utilities will be flushing hydrants beginning Monday, May 8, and will continue until finished.

ries that includes the Mora Half-Marathon in August, the Mora Bike Tour in September and the Mora Vasaloppet Cross Country Ski Race in February. Classic Series information can be found at www.moraclassicseries.org.

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Students honored, encouraged to align passions, strengths in career

BY SANDRA CORDIE RESOURCE TRAINING & SOLUTIONS

“Honorees, in less than two months your high school education will be complete. Are you ready? Do you know what is going to happen next? Are you absolutely certain? Why not?”

These questions were posed by keynote speaker Kale Van Bruggen at the 30th Annual Students of Excellence Banquet and Recognition Ceremony on Wednesday, April 26. Van Bruggen went on to say “Twelve years ago I was graduating from high school. I came from a small, rural community in North Dakota. I knew what was next; I was ready; and I was absolutely certain where I’d be in my career as a music teacher.” But one semester into college he knew that his interest in music was a hobby not a passion. “I needed to discover my passion and do the research to launch that into a career.”

As the crowd of 600 gathered in the foyer waiting for the doors to open, students, parents and educators greeted one another and visited about spring activities, upcoming graduation and college plans. The atmosphere was filled with warmth and laughter and pride.

The evening’s presentations began with Mark Schmitz, executive director of Resource Training & Solutions, welcoming everyone to the 30th annual event. Schmitz congratulated seniors and told of two important pieces of advice he learned a long time ago from a school in Texas. “This school had two guiding principles, simply work hard and be nice. This school’s demographics would indicate the students should not do well in school or even graduate. However, the students did do well and graduation rates far exceeded their expected results.” “These two ideas will carry you far in life,” he added.

Teresa Dupre, from Rush City School District, served as the presiding superintendent for the event.

With humor and a powerful message, keynote speaker Van Bruggen spelled out the six steps he followed to align his passion, strengths with his career as an attorney specializing in agriculture and helping family farmers. Those steps included making a plan, becoming qualified, and be resilient and open to advice

and criticism.

The evening was dedicated to honoring the top 142 high school seniors from 36 high schools in the Resource Training & Solutions region. Criteria for selection to the recognition event is at the discretion of each school but based upon recommended guidelines. The honorees were nominated by their school or district and received a plaque recognizing their accomplishment and a certificate from Governor Dayton. Over the past 30 years there have been 4,690 high school seniors recognized at Students of Excellence.

Ken Anderson, board chair at Resource, extended congratulations and a word or two of advice to the honorees.

“This evening is a recognition of your accomplishments but I want to encourage you to tell your parents and teachers thanks.”

The event is sponsored by the participating school districts and Resource Training & Solutions. Sandra Cordie, director of K-12 educational programs for the agency, organizes the event. Next year’s Students of Excellence recognition and awards ceremony will be April 25, 2018. Schools will be contacted in early March, 2018 with nomination information.

“I want to leave you tonight with a final note. It is connected to my very first class in law school,” continued Van Bruggen. “The class was Torts and the professor had recently come back from a backpacking trip. He spoke of the dream of the children in the Toledo District of Belize who dream of attending school.

After hearing the stories, I knew a farm kid like me could help. That fall the professor, another law student and myself created a nonprofit organization to improving educational opportunities for the youth of Belize. Since its inception, we have awarded over 1,000 scholarships, over $130,000 in books, and built classrooms. Our donations are literally raised a dollar bill at a time through college dance marathons and silent auctions.”

“As you leave here, you are already equipped with the tools to be successful.

Never look at a challenge and think for a minute that it is too large. Our world needs leaders, just like you,” Van Bruggen concluded.

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WILDFIRE PREVENTION SPRING BURNING RESTRICTIONS LIFTED TOWNSHIP FIRE

The spring burning restrictions that went into effect on March 31, were lifted on May 3, and burning is again allowed through the existing permit system. People will once again be able to stop in at the DNR Forestry offices and/or township fire warden residences to pick up a permit.

The purpose of the burning restrictions was to reduce the number of wildfires caused by debris burning and to reduce property damage. Our historical data indicated that 43 percent of wildfires originated from yard cleanup and debris burning.

We have appreciated everyone’s patience with this process.

When are burning permits required?

Burning permits are required by law for most open burning.

They are issued free of charge by local DNR foresters, and for free or for up to one dollar from township fire wardens.

Burning permits allow the DNR to limit burning to those times when there is less chance of a fire getting out of control.

Although no time is totally safe to burn; evening hours are considered much safer than daytime hours because in the evening the winds are normally slower, the humidity is higher and the temperatures are cooler - so fires that do escape control, burn much slower and are easier to put out. Most permits are issued for evening hours of 6 p.m. to 8 a.m.

No burning permit required: • When the ground has a snow cover of 3 inches or more surrounding the immediate area of the fire sufficient to keep fire from spreading. Burning can be accomplished 24 hours a day under these conditions.

• Campfires in contained rings that are not larger than 3 feet in diameter and have the ground cleared of combustible materials for 5 feet around the base of the fire ring. Campfires have to be for cooking, warming, or for ceremonies, and not for cleaning up yard debris.

• A fire contained in a charcoal grill, camp stove, or other device for the purpose of cooking or heating.

• An authorized burner used between the hours of 6 p.m. to 8 a.m. for vegetative material.

Special Permits: Permits for daytime burning are issued on a case-by-case basis, and must be issued by a DNR forest officer. Burning permits may be issued to burn vegetative material only, including leaves, grass, brush, twigs, unpainted and untreated lumber.

For more information on open burning, call the Mora DNR Forestry Office at (320) 679-3683, Sandstone DNR Forestry at (320) 245-6789, Little Falls Forestry at (320) 616-2450 x626.

City Burning Regulations: Mora, City of: Burning of dried leaves shall be permitted only during the period of October 17 through November 7 under the following conditions: • Property owner shall obtain a permit from the city.

• Leaves shall not be burned within fifty (50) feet of any structure.

• Leaves shall not be burned on streets, alleys, sidewalks, curbs, or gutters.

• A responsible person shall be present at the leaf burn at all times.

• Leaf burning shall be prohibited during a burning ban or air pollution alert.

• Leaves may not be left to smolder.

• A fire suppression device such as a fire extinguisher, garden hose or pail of sand must be available at the leaf burn site A community composting site has been established at the East Central Solid Waste Commission and encourages residents to not burn, but to use the community compost site instead.

Ogilvie, City of: Burning permits issued by Township Fire Wardens or the DNR. A community composting site has been established at the East Central Solid Waste Commission and encourages residents to not burn, but to use the community compost site instead.

Grasston, City of: Allows open burning only when the burning permit is approved by their designated township fire warden or the DNR forester.

Quamba, City of: You must obtain a burning permit from your local township fire warden or the Mora DNR Forestry Office. Burning permits may be issued to burn only leaves, grass, brush, twigs, unpainted and untreated wood.

For more information on open burning, call the Mora DNR Forestry Office at (320) 679-3683.

Beroun, City of (Unincorporated): Burning permits issued by Township Fire Wardens or the DNR. Brook Park, City of: Burning permits issued by Township Fire Wardens or the DNR. Sandstone, City of: Burning permits issued by Township Fire Wardens or the DNR. Henriette, City of: Burning permits issued by Township Fire Wardens or the DNR. Hinckley, City of: Strictly no burning within city limits.

Pine City, City of: Burning permits issued by Township Fire Wardens or the DNR. Rock Creek, City of: Burning permits issued by Township Fire Wardens or the DNR. Burning Permit Agreements: • To keep the fire under control and to assume responsibility for all damages and costs that may result from burning done under the permit.

• To attend the fire until completely extinguished.

• To have the permit available at the burn site for inspection.

• Not to burn if there is a practical alternative method for disposal of the material such as chipping, composting, or recycling.

• To use a clean burning device to start the fire.

• Not to conduct burning during any air quality alert.

• Not to burn prohibited materials listed under M.S. 88.171.

• To extinguish the fire immediately if the permit is revoked.

• That the permit fire will not be allowed to smolder without flame.

Burning Permit Requirements: • Prevailing wind must be away from nearby occupied buildings, public roads, airports, and landing strips.

• Smoke must not be a hazard to the public.

• Permittee must be at least 18 years old.

• Burning is prohibited below the ordinary high water mark of public waters except for agricultural operations or for the purposes of managing forests, prairies, or wildlife habitat.

• No open burning shall be conducted within 50 feet of a residence of another person, without his or her written permission.

General Fire Safety: Prior to getting a permit: • Make sure that you have a good water supply • Make sure that you have tools to keep the fire under control (shovel, rake, etc.).

• Make sure that you have a cleared area around the fire (the size of the cleared area would depend on the size of the fire).

• Pay special attention to the weather (Is it windy? Has the weather been dry? Is the humidity low?). Many fires escape due to unexpected changes in weather conditions.

• And finally, please attend your fire at all times.

WARDENS Township Fire Wardens (TFW) are local people who volunteer their time to

assist the DNR-Forestry Division in issuing burning permits.

There is usually a minimum of two wardens per township and often more than that.

TFWs may issue permits for open burning of piles of vegetation for up to three evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.

Just look for the State Fire Warden sign on a wooden post at the driveway entrance. Calling ahead is recommended to avoid a wasted trip and to let the warden know you plan to stop by.

A LIST OF TFWS ARE AS FOLLOWS: HILLMAN & HAYBROOK:

ANDERSON, JODY ............. 320-225-6233 WICKEHAM, TERESA .......... 320-679-6456

DAVID & NANCY MILLER .............................. 320- 676-3421

FETZEK, MICHAEL A ............ 320-679-5570

HILLMAN:

ANN LAKE:

KACON, JR., FRANK & FRAN ................................320-679-2294

BOLLING, DAVID ................. 320-630-8636 WOLD, STEVEN & NATALIE ....................... .................. 320-515-0588, 320-515-1012 ANN LAKE & KANABEC: HOPPE, PAUL ...................... 320-272-0033 TAUTE, KATHERINE ..............320-630-9617 ARTHUR: DAHL, DIANA ...................... 320-679-5219 UNDERDAHL, ROY AND JANET ............................... 320-272-4138 VOGEL, CHRIS AND SHERRY ............................. 320-679-3114

KANABEC: BLACK, MARNEL & LINDA ...............................320-679-1384 PETERSON, ROBERT & DAKOTA ................. ..................320-515-1389, 320-496-5977 KANABEC & SOUTHFORK: HOUTSMA, SUE ..................320-272-4838 KROSCHEL: NELSON, RODNEY & JOANN .............................320-245-2675 PEACE:

ARTHUR, KNIFE LAKE, KANABEC & ANN LAKE:

CAPTAIN DAN’S CROW’S NEST RESORT ....................320-679-1977

BLACK, PUG & NANCY ........320-679-3198

FORSHIER, LEE & SHARON ...........................320-679-3798

BRUNSWICK: NEHRING, JAMES & JOY .................................. 320-679-4950

NORBY, DIANE ....................320-679-1977 PEACE & KNIFE LAKE:

NEHRING, JASON & CATHI ...............................320-679-5519

THURSTIN, SHARON ............320-679-2886

COMFORT:

BRAULT, LEANNE ................ 320-679-4835

RODENBORG, NICOLE ........320-679-1639 SZCZECH, JOHN & DEANNA ..........................320-679-6931

SOUTHFORK:

COMFORT & WHITED: JOHNSON, KIRK .................320-515-9006 GRASS LAKE:

POMROY:

ROWLAND, TOM ................ 320-556-3467 WHITED: GOLLY, RANDY ....................612-390-0280 SCHIMMING, DENNIS AND ELAINE ............................. 320-679-3342

BELKHOLM, KEVIN...............320-679-2491 BELKHOLM, VIOLET............. 320-679-3858

MORE INFORMATION AVAILABLE ON THE DNR WEBSITE: WWW.DNR.STATE.MN.US

(320) 679-1029

Sponsored by these area businesses:

ALL OF KANABEC COUNTY:

HAASKEN DENTAL Caring For Your Community’s Oral Health Family Dentistry BRUCE N. HAASKEN, D.D.S. BRYCE W. HAASKEN, D.D.S.

East Central Dairy Supply 888.34.SPIRE•myspire.com EQUIPMENT-SUPPLIES-SERVICE Federally Insured by NCUA. 2195 E. Hwy. 23, Mora, MN 55051

130 East Forest, Mora, MN • Pleasant, Professional and Relaxing Call us for all your dental needs:

320-679-1010

New patients welcome... Most insurances accepted.

Payment options available.

Spring Vale Mutual Ins. Co. Serving Members Since 1886 www.svmutual.com Farm & Home 200 Oak St., Mora, MN 320-679-9972

Todd Sjoberg Access 24 - 7

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128 South Union St., Mora, MN

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679-1411

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320 - 679 -2856

320-679-3723

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SERVICES Daniel Fremling Agency 820 Howe Ave Ste 106 Mora, MN 55051 (320) 679-5939 dfremlin@amfam.com

• • • • • •

DOT Physicals Headaches Neck/Back Pain Massage Therapy Foot Pain And more

“Optimizing Health Through Natural Care”

Pediatrics & Pregnancy 320-679-8996 Most insurance & credit cards accepted.

www.ForeChiro.com • 200 E. Forest Ave, Suite 2, Mora, MN 55051

BARNICK AGENCY, LLC EAST CENTRAL LIVESTOCK AUCTION, INC. 102 Railroad Ave. NE, Mora, MN 55051-1321

320-679-0455 or 888-469-3577

45 N. Union • (320) 679-3100 706 Frankie Ln. (in Coborn’s) • (320) 679-4500

www.neighborhood.bank

Member FDIC

Mora Dairy Queen

www.barnickagency.com Offering insurance coverage for your: Home, Auto, Farm, Crops, Business Recreational Vehicles, Life and Health Aaron Barnick Chad Barnick Judy Barnick Derek Barnick

One mile East of Mora on Hwy. 23

Sales Barn 320-679-4333

Residential • Commercial • Remodel • System Updates • Trenching

Owner: Brent Hippen – Licensed • Bonded • Insured 2412 200th Ave., Mora, MN 55051 • (320) 679-5319 • Cell: (320) 496-0552

Employee Owned 710 Frankie Lane, Mora (320) 679-4003

SilverSneakers

901 Forest Ave., East, Mora (off east Hwy 23)

320-679-6970

Many HMOs Staffed at 10 a.m. Mon.-Sat. Pam & John Haase, locally owned

Multi-Purpose Room / Classes TANNING AVAILABLE

Visit www.anytimefitness.com for more information

Althoff & Nordquist, LLC E AST C ENTRAL CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS www.althoffandnordquist.com

Carl D. Nordquist Jr., CPA • Robert R. Althoė, CPA 505 Second Street SE Pine City, Minnesota Telephone: 320-629-6185

124 East Forest Mora, Minnesota Telephone: 320-679-4846

T ITLE , LLC Fred Holm, Attorney at Law

• Real Estate Closings 820 Howe Ave., Suite 102 • Title Examinations Mora, MN 55051 • Title Insurance 320-679-5210 • www.ectitle.us

MATTSON Electric Company

Serving the community since 1938

320-679-2552 201 Mattson Road, Mora, MN 55051 GREG ENNIS - Owner

FARMERS INSURANCE GROUP

550 So. Hwy 65, Mora 679-2055 (320) (32 0)) 679 9 20 2 55 Kim & Barry Sherwood, Owners Owne wners wne rs rs

Dan Johnson, Agent

Randy Reynolds, Agent 679-3161 820 Howe Ave., Suite 108, Mora, MN

Senior Community and Life Enrichment Center To schedule a tour or white linen lunch please call 320-679-2916 170 Valhalla Circle • Mora, MN 55051

Mora M Unclaimed Freight FURNITURE AND MUCH, MUCH MORE!!

1859 Frontage Road • Mora, MN 55051

(320) 679-3428

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NEWS FROM YESTERYEAR 125 YEARS AGO (1892) Several new arrivals from Sweden the past week.

The fickleness of the weather this spring is enough to disgust the oldest settler.

A number of citizens have beautified their grounds by setting out trees.

In the course of time, there will be a fair-sized village built in the vicinity of the depot.

F. C. Stamm will be in Mora early next week. Leave your watch and clock repairing at the drugstore for him.

Mr. Howard, claim agent for the Great Northern R. R. Co., was here yesterday adjusting damages with settlers who had loss by fire last fall.

Charles McMillan of Stillwater, was in town this week. He owns considerable land near Mora and has listed some of it for sale.

Oscar Nelson, one of the leading citizens of the town of Comfort, rememthe Times in a financial way Matt Anderson bered this week.

Dr. Cowan has had two professional ll to Sandstone S d calls within the past week. The doctor’s skill as a physician wins the confidence of all.

Messrs. J. C. Morrison, S. B. Molander, L. E. Conger and Anton Smith are attending the Republican Conventions at St. Paul this week.

Eric C. Olson, county commissioner from the town of Brunswick, informs us that the school and railroad lands in the southern end of the county are being rapidly settled up.

Captain E. L. and Mrs. Seavey of Pine City and their daughter, Mrs A. S. Knight and daughters of Taylors Falls, were the guests of Mrs. C. E. Williams last Sunday.

Reverend J. P. Leaf, the popular Swedish Lutheran minister of Maple Ridge, held services at the church on Monday. His announcements hereafter will be made in the Times.

100 YEARS AGO (1917) “Home destroyed by flames; Conger Home across from Great Northern Depot burned to ground:” Last Wednesday night, at about 8 p.m. the building located just across from the Great Northern Depot in this vil-

lage and owned by Mrs. Conger, was discovered to be on fire and the department was called, but when they arrived the flames had gained such headway that nothing could be done to save the building. They bent their efforts in getting the household goods of Mr. and Mrs. Wurtzel out of the burning building and succeeded in saving all but the articles that were in the kitchen.

The origin of the fire is not known, but it is supposed that it was caused from a defective chimney. Mr. and Mrs. Wurtzel, who occupied the building being out visiting some friends at the time. The building was a total loss with no insurance on same, while the damage to the household goods was not great, it, however, was covered by insurance.

75 YEARS AGO (1942) “Bock man victim of hit-and-run driver:” Tom Savas, a farmer living north of Bock, was the victim of a hitand-run accident about 2 a.m. last Sunday morning.

He was hit on the main street of Ogilvie and thrown against the curb in front of the Ogilvie Exchange where he was picked up later and taken to Milaca for medical treatment. From there he was taken to a hospital in Brainerd.

The injuries consisted of a broken jaw, fractured ribs and internal injuries supposedly sustained. No clues have been obtained as to the driver of the car.

50 YEARS AGO (1967) “Marine Lance Corporal L. Lewellin killed in Vietnam:”A Brook Park man, Marine Lance Corporal Lawrence F. Lewellin, died of wounds in Da Nang, Vietnam, on April 23, according to an announcement made by the Defense Department.

Lewellin, 20, was reported hit by fragments of enemy explosive. He joined the Marine Corps in January 1966, and had been serving in Vietnam since July 1966.

“Brrrr. Soldier finds 90 degree drop in temp:” A drop in temperature of about 90 to 100 degrees greeted Darrel Barn upon his return home for a furlough. Darrell had been stationed in Vietnam where the temperature reached 130 degrees. He arrived home in time for the cool temperatures of Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.

Darrell said that his unit was stationed near Phu Loi which is a small town composed mainly of bamboo and grass houses. The larger cities in Vietnam do have homes built of bricks. The Vietnamese use oxen and

FirstLight’s ‘Make it OK’ campaign battles mental illness stigma To recognize Mental Health Awareness Month in May, FirstLight is launching a campaign called “I Pledge to Make it OK” following the national campaign, ‘Make It OK’ to change people’s hearts and minds about the misunderstandings surrounding mental illnesses.

FirstLight proclaimed they want to encourage people to talk more openly about mental illness and learn more about common conditions to help reduce the stigma associated with mental illness.

Mental health stigma can be exclusion, silence, labeling or a negative attitude displayed.

The national campaign, Make it OK, explains mental illness as: Treatable health conditions that are very common in the world today. Mental illnesses can affect anyone, without regard to age, race, religion or income.

WHAT CAN YOU DO? By pledging to ‘Make it OK’ to talk about mental illness, FirstLight said we all can encourage others to talk openly about mental illness, learn more about mental illness, not let stigma create shame around the illness, and encourage treatment to

someone suffering from mental illness. All these help reduce the stigma of mental illness.

By reducing the stigma, people experiencing mental illnesses will be treated with more respect, acceptance and may be more apt to get the care they need.

Through this campaign, in May the #FirstLightFamily and collaborating community partners will encourage everyone to take the pledge and wear a green bracelet to bring awareness to mental health conditions.

To participate, visit any one of FirstLight entrances at all of their locations and pick up a green bracelet. Watch for weekly information about mental health topics at www.firstlighthealthsystem.org, their Facebook page and follow them on Twitter (@FirstLight_FLH).

Find more information and resources at www.AdultMentalHealth.org, www.MakeItOK. org, Crisis Connection serving Kanabec, Isanti, Mille Lacs, Chisago and Pine counties call 1-800-523-3333 [hyperlink ph] 24hrs/365 days per year or Text the word LIFE to 61222.

25 YEARS AGO (1992) “Ridin’ in style; local family opens limousine service:” Joel and Julie Kuehn of Ogilvie began a new adventure last week, registering the first limousine in the Mora-Ogilvie area.

With the help of other Kuehn family members, the couple plans to offer local residents a chance to “ride in style” at weddings, anniversaries, birthdays and other special occasions.

“We thought it would be something exciting for the area, “said Joel, who admits that serving as the limo’s primary chauffeur will take a little getting used to.

“It drives just like a regular car,” said Joel, adding with a laugh, “except you’ve got to remember how long it is.”

Purchased in Wisconsin, the Kuehn’s 1983 Cadillac stretches 24 feet, seats five to six people and features all the comforts necessary for a night on the town.

10 YEARS AGO (2007) “Ministry sets up shop:” Area residents may have noticed a flurry of recent activity taking place at the site of what used to be the Mora Motel - located along Hwy. 65 and just south of Mora in Arthur Township.

The motel, which closed its doors in early April, will be serving as the site for what is being called a training center for Go Ministries, an arm of the Living Word Christian Center and work has begun on cleaning and preparing the property for its new occupants.

The ministry recently agreed to lease the property from owner Bee Vang and negotiations to buy the property outright from Vang are said to be ongoing.

The ministry has expressed via written communication with Arthur Township that they plan to eventually construct housing on the site for batches of young adult interns that will live at the location year round.

Matt Anderson is a contributing columnist for the Kanabec County Times. For questions or comments about this article, contact editor@moraminn.com.

May 4 - May 10 Week of

MENTAL ILLNESS IS ...

What is Mental illness?

• Mental illness is a medical condition • It disrupts a person’s thinking, feeling, mood and ability to relate to others and daily functioning • It is very common, 1 in 4 people will develop a mental illness in their lifetime (source: NAMI) • It is treatable with therapy, diet, exercise, support and medication • Common conditions include: anxiety, ADD/ADHD, depression, OCD, postpartum depression, bi-polar disorder, PTSD and schizophrenia

MENTAL ILLNESS IS NOT ...

• Imaginary • Something to “get over”, or “just snap out of” and it cannot be willed away • A character flaw, it cannot define you

WHAT CAUSES MENTAL ILLNESS • Trauma • Chemical or biochemical imbalance in the brain • Genetics • Environment

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wood carts to transport things.

The 23rd group has started an interesting project -men of this group are supervising the Vietnamese in the building of a new village to house people who were driven from their homes by the Viet Cong.

107 S Parkk St, Mora • 320-679-2661

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 You can only proscratinate for son long, Aries. Soon enough this will catch up with you, so it’s best to start addressing your to-do list as soon as possible.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, make a concerted effort to block out any distractions in the days ahead. You might not avoid all the turmoil, but your efforts will prove fruitful.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Your patience will boil over this week if you do not find a way to let off steam, Taurus.

Exercise may be just what you need, so schedule some time to work out.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, take others’ point of view to heart in the days ahead. This signals to others you value their opinions and recognize their efforts.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, speak up and share your opinion this week. Others will appreciate your straightforwardness. Explain your point of view in detail and others will see where you are coming from.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, you wear your heart on your sleeve, and those closest to you will be able to figure out what is going on in your head. Accept their support when it is offered.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Sometimes even Leos needs to work through their feelings on their own. Don’t be afraid to spend some time reflecting on what you need to resolve.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, it’s nice to have likeminded people around you to support your efforts. But sometimes you need someone who sees things differently to shake up your perspective.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Others can use a dose of your optimism right now, Sagittarius. Find a way to include as many people as possible as you look to spread some sunshine around.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, you may develop a soft spot for someone who needs your help in the next few days. Do all you can without stretching yourself too thin.

Your assistance will be appreciated.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, in your search for a different perspective, you may find yourself confiding in a coworker in the coming days.

Give careful consideration to any advice you receive.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, your imagination is running wild and this could lead you on an unexpected adventure. Take a level-headed friend along for the ride.

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Seek out a great physician to see to imperfections How do you see the church of today? Many see it as a place of great entertainment with great music and great people, which it can be, but lately I have been seeing it as a hospital, especially with so many people in need of life answers.

Years ago, I worked in a hospital while I was attending college and I still remember it as a place for individuals who were dealing with many kinds of illnesses like cancer, broken bones, diabetes, fever, flu symptoms or injuries, etc. The church should be very similar in that we are a hospital with various illnesses such as lust, pride, jealousy, gossip, etc. — a place where people can go who are imperfect.

We should see the church as a place that serves the illnesses of peoand we go there, not because we Focus on ple are perfect, but because we are in need of Jesus, the great physician.

Faith Sometimes we who have been regRuben ular church attendees or people in ministry forget that we ourselves Rodriguez are in need of this physician as well, as we are also imperfect. During my time working at the hospital I had not previously spent one night as a patient, until a few years later when I did some damage to my knee and needed a doctor’s attention. During my time there I thought to myself, even I, who spent many years working in a

hospital, never thought I would be there as a patient, but here I was in need. Later on, I was in need again with another health issue. I realized during my hospital stay that everyone is imperfect and that we all need Jesus. Those that have found him still need his special attention at times, as we all go through hard stuff in our lives. The bottom line is - we must remember that we are also his patients.

With our election now over, there are many people looking for answers, people full of fear, not knowing what the future holds. There is division in the country, but also division among friends and among families. Just take a look at the newspapers and the news and you see it. My friend, it’s evident that more than ever, people are in need of the great physician.

This physician loves them, accepts them and is concerned about them. The church must now, more than ever, present these same attributes as far as loving and accepting them with open arms. I always told people that I invited to church in the past “Come as you are.”

My job as a Christian is to invite people to the house of God, and it’s the job of the Holy Spirit to change them. It’s not my job to change them. My job is to fish and it’s God’s job to clean out the fish bowl. I hear of so many individuals that are turned off from going to the hospital (church) as they are given a list of criteria before they even attend and when I hear of this I just scratch my head and think, “When someone is sick, do we have all this criteria for them to go to the hospi-

tal to receive care?”

Obviously, the answer is no. We just take them because they are in need of medical attention. We don’t ask them questions; we just take them.

My mother was one who was a great inspiration to me in my life, always inviting people to church and offering to go and pick them up, which meant having to start the journey to church an hour early and us going to different places throughout the city to pick people up.

As a teenager, I was not happy in having to go to church this early, but then I got it. My parents were the ambulance drivers for all these people that needed Jesus in their lives. Without my parents offering to pick them up, they most likely would not have gone.

We must see ourselves as a part of this hospital staff in sometimes being ambulance drivers transporting patients as well.

This Sunday I pray that you see your church as a hospital that is looking for more patients and remember we ourselves that are in ministry, also need a touch of this great Physician as well.

Luke 5:31-32 “Jesus answered them, ‘It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.’”

Ruben Rodriguez is a pastor at Grasston Baptist Church.

Worship Guide Braham Evangelical Lutheran Church (ELCA) 320-396-2755. West Central Drive & County Road 4 in northwest Braham.

Pastor Richard Chronis.

Sunday: Worship Service 9:00 a.m.

Traditional on 1st, 3rd & 5th Sundays.

Country/Rock/Traditional Worship on the 2nd & 4th Sundays. Sunday School 10:15 a.m. for 3 years old through 6th grade.

Holy Communion celebrated on the 1st, 2nd & 3rd Sundays.

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 Karen Lindaman, Early Childhood 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.

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.

Fish Lake Chapel Non-denominational 1602 Jade St., Ogilvie Just off Fish Lake Road Pastor Dale Clifton, Interim Pastor 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 Ed Anderson Church: 320-679-1125 Cell: 218-308-1131 beedande@gmail.com Sunday: 10 a.m. Worship Service; 10 a.m. Children’s Church.

Generation Church 300 E. Forest Ave., Mora Lead Pastor Randy Mitchell Associate Pastor Bob Herder Church: 320-679-1708 www.generationchurchmora.com Wednesday: 7 p.m. Bible Study.

Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Worship Service.

Children’s Church and Nursery provided.

Grace Lutheran Church (ELCA) 301 E. Forest Ave., Mora Church Office: 320-679-1062 Pastor Kate Schruba Interim Pastor Mike Peterson Sunday: 8 & 9:30 a.m. Worship Service; 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.

Henriette Community Church (Free Methodist) One mile North of Henriette on HWY 107. 320-679-4875 Pastor Marvin Miller Sunday School, 9 a.m.; Sunday morning Worship, 10:15 a.m.

Hillman Baptist Church 2748 Jade Street, Mora 320-679-1756 Randy Strom, Pastor www.hillmanbaptist.org Sunday 10:30 a.m. Worship Service.

Wednesdays starting Sept. 21: 6:157:45 p.m. AWANA. Hope Lutheran Church Grasston, 320-396-3925 Dean Oelfke, Pastor hopelutherangrasston.org Sunday: 11 a.m. 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: 9 a.m. Worship Service, 10:30 a.m. Sunday School and Confirmation for ages 4-adult; 11:30 a.m. Fellowship Coffee. Nursery for ages infant-3 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.

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 9 a.m. Worship, 10 a.m. Children’s Sunday Library.

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.

Living Hope Church East Hwy. 23 and N. County Rd. 11, Mora, 320-679-2586 Steve Ekholm, Pastor Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Youth service and adult small group.

Sunday: 9 a.m. Sunday School; 10:15 a.m. Worship Service.

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

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.

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.

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 and Children’s Church.

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St. Kathryn’s Catholic Church 318 S. Hill Ave., Ogilvie, 320-679-1593 Sunday: 8 a.m. Mass.

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St. Mary’s Catholic Church 201 East Forest, Mora 320-679-1593 Communion Services: Mon.-Fri.: 7:30 a.m.

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St. Paul Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod) 301 Church Ave., Ogilvie 320-272-4352 Marc Freiberg Sr., Pastor Sunday: 9 a.m. Divine Service followed by Adult Bible Study.

Wednesday: 6 p.m. Divine 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 Trailview Elementary School 200 N. 9th St., Mora www.triochurch.com Sunday: 10 a.m. Worship Service; nursery 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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A gala promenade On Saturday, April 29, the Ogilvie gymnasium was transformed into an elegant ballroom ďŹ t for the ďŹ nest young men and women in their most elegant formal wear as they presented themselves for the Grand March and Prom.

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New East Central Regional Library director seeking public input

Carla Lydon has learned a thing or two about libraries since she started working in one at 14 years old. Now she is ready for a new challenge as the new executive director for East Central Regional Library.

Lydon wants to begin her new role by listening to community members about what they want in their library.

“Libraries are changing,” she said. “As we change and adapt to people’s needs, our direction is based on their input.

I’m really looking forward to continuing to serve the people of Minnesota and hearing from them about their public library.”

The new lead administrator for the state’s oldest existing regional library system officially began her post on April 2, at ECRL headquarters in downtown Cambridge. A Michigan native, she is grateful for this new opportunity. She moved to Minnesota with her husband in 2008, when she started as the branch librarian at the Chisago Lakes Area Library, a branch of ECRL. In 2012, she was promoted to assistant director for the organization.

“I have a passion for people in this area because this is where I live. East Central Minnesota has become my home,” Lydon said. “I love the people here and I love building relationships with the community to advocate the importance of libraries.”

Her passion for people also goes for the 80-plus staff members who serve at ECRL’s 14 branch libraries across Aitkin, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs and Pine counties. “We have a great team here; we have passionate, caring people who work hard to meet people’s library needs,” she noted.

The library already meets many needs of the community. Lydon believes its relevancy goes far beyond books with the key ingredient being access to information. Patrons of ECRL can research family histories, learn auto repair or a new language, download an e-book or further their education through one of many databases found via ecrlib.org.

Most recently, the library has added

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Shared resources is another key factor in what ECRL brings and will continue to bring to the community. This includes services such as free Wi-Fi access and computer time, which are especially important in areas where good, affordable broadband isn’t always available. Lydon explained, “We share resources and subscribe to databases so people don’t have to buy their own. Everything we do … we want to enhance the community with access to resources and information.”

“I see the library in rural areas to be the heart and soul of the community … a place to learn, explore, meet with friends and neighbors and find culture.

Libraries, their resources and their programming enrich people’s lives. The library is the gateway to culture and experiences,” she added.

To share your ideas with Lydon, she can be contacted via ecregion@ecrlib. org or 763-689-7390. Or look for her and other library personnel at focus groups and listening sessions at branch libraries in the near future.

On April 20, 10 entrees competed in the MSHSL Band Solo/Ensemble Contest hosted by Onamia Schools.

Eight of the 10 entrants scored a superior rating, with the other two being one point shy of a superior rating. *Clarinet Quartet - Superior - Olivia Hudoba, Telscha Berg, Kelsi Olson, and Hailey Voss Clarinet Solo - Superior - Olivia Hudoba Snare Drum Solo - Excellent - Kaitlyn Kehoe Sax Ensemble - Superior - Matt Warren, Cori Olson, and Emma Morgan Percussion Ensemble - Superior Kaitlyn Kehoe and Zach Brandel *Bass Clarinet Solo - Superior - Lacey Johnson Flute Solo - Excellent - Annika Berg Trumpet Ensemble - Superior - Jon Magaard and Bailee Anderson

Flute Ensemble - Superior - Jordin Klar and Seri Ziegler Trombone Solo - Superior - Sam DeVito At the end of the day, the three adjudicators were asked to select their “Best at Site,” meaning the solo or ensemble who gave the best performance throughout the day at their location.

Ogilvie was selected for two of the three sites and was the runner up in the third site; Bass Clarinet Solo (Lacey Johnson) and Clarinet Quartet (Olivia Hudoba, Telscha Berg, Kelsi Olson, and Hailey Voss).

Ogilvie’s Percussion Ensemble (Kaitlyn Kehoe and Zach Brandel) were the runners up at the third site. *Best at site

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Mora drops two, wins Hermantown The Mustang baseball team got in three games last week between the cold and damp weather. Mora dropped games to Zimmerman and Little Falls while defeating Hermantown in extra innings. Mora’s record stands at 5-3 overall on the season.

MORA VS. ZIMMERMAN Monday, April 24, at Zimmerman, the Mustangs’ bats were silent in a disappointing loss.

“After a big win at Albany the Friday before, it was disheartening to be as weak at the plate as we were against Zimmerman,” said head coach Jayson Pautzke.

Starting pitcher, Chase Oslin, pitched extremely well in the loss. Oslin racked up nine strikeouts while allowing just three hits and two walks. Coach Pautzke stated, “Chase deserved a better fate. He was extremely effective throughout the game.”

Trailing 3-0 in the sixth inning, Mora finally got on the board as Matthew Peters led off with a double. One out later, Logan Sjoberg drove Peters in with a double of his own. But, that’s all Mora could come up with in a 3-1 loss.

MORA VS. HERMANTOWN On Friday, April 29, Mora hosted Her-

mantown and Little Falls in a rare doubleheader against two different teams.

The opening game against Hermantown was a 10-inning affair, with the Mustangs coming out on top 7-6. “I was very pleased with the way we battled back multiple times during the game.

We trailed 4-0 going into the sixth and came back to tie it in the seventh. Then, we trailed by two heading to the bottom of the 10th and scored three to win it,” said Pautzke.

Heading into the bottom of the sixth Mora found themselves without a hit in the game. The bats then came alive as Noah Foster, Logan Sjoberg and Josiah Anderson had back-to-back-to-back doubles to cut the lead in half.

In the bottom of the seventh, Mora would tie the game as Foster delivered a two RBI double. The Mustangs had a chance to win it, but a double play and strikeout ended the threat.

The game remained tied at 4-4 until the 10th when Hermantown would score twice on a two out hit. But, the Mustangs rallied again scoring three runs without an out being recorded.

Bryce Norby tied the game with a two RBI double, followed by a Matthew Peters ground ball that scored Logan Graves with the winning run.

Starter, Chase Oslin, pitched the first

five innings. Oslin allowed four runs on eight hits with four strikeouts. Logan Sjoberg pitched the next five innings to pick up the win in relief. Sjoberg allowed four hits while striking out four Hawks batters.

MORA VS. LITTLE FALLS The nightcap was against class AAA and state ranked Little Falls. Mora struggled at the plate against a very good pitcher and fell 7-0.

Bryce Norby did all he could to keep Mora in the game on the hill. “Bryce pitched a very good game. The score is not indicative of how well he pitched”, said Coach Pautzke.

Norby went six innings, striking out a season high 10 Flyer batters. He didn’t walk anyone and allowed nine hits.

Most of the damage was done in the sixth inning. Mora trailed only 1-0, but the Flyers bunched together five hits in the inning to put the game away.

Jordan Woods, Logan Graves and Bryce Norby had the only hits of the game for the Mustangs.

On Tuesday, May 2, Mora played in St. Cloud against Cathedral. Following that Mora is scheduled to play at Foley on May 4, and then host Pine City at 5 p.m. May 5.

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Junior Logan Graves scores the final run after 10 innings to win the game against Hermantown April 28.

Boys relay team competes among state’s best

On Friday, April 28, the Mora track and field team sent four athletes to the Hamline Elite Meet, one of the most prestigious meets during the varsity track season in Minnesota.

In order to attend this meet, an athlete must qualify by being one of the top nine-12 in the entire state for his or her individual event. The boys 4x800 team consisting of Michael Schwinghamer, John Schwinghamer, Alec Sanbeck and Zach Garza ran a blazing fast time of 8:16 at the Mora home meet on Tuesday, April 25, the last day to submit qualifying times. It was a waiting game to see if the boys would be accepted into the meet, but early Wednesday, head coach Chris Goebel was notified that the relay team was seeded sixth and had received an invitation to the meet. A total of 12 relay teams were accepted, with Mora being the only school to represent Class A in the 4x800 relay. The boys faced tough competition, but made history when they bettered their previous school record from last year by 3 seconds, in a time of 8:05.39.

The boys finished eighth out of 12 teams in the event.

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Hippen touches record vault During a home track meet April 25, Mora High School senior Ally Hippen tied the Mora pole vault record during the vault right after this photo was taken.

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Muddy weather leaves golfers stuck

BY SCOTT MCKINNEY NEWS@MORAMINN.COM

The Mora Mustangs boys golf team features a mix of experienced veterans and motivated newcomers, eager to take on their most challenging opponent – Mother Nature.

“We’ve played only two of our four meets so far, due to weather,” said first year head coach Sarah Ellstrom. “We have three meets this week at Becker, Zimmerman and Little Falls, so it’ll be fun to see how the guys do.” Temperatures are expected to reach the low-to-mid 60s with clear skies through the upcoming week.

The Mustangs completed their first meet at Foley on Monday, April 17, with a team score of 198. Senior Jack Kneiszler led the team with a score of 44 and sophomore Blake Radeke was close behind with 46.

Next Mora hosted a cold and rainy home meet at Springbrook Sarah Ellstrom Golf Course on Tuesday, April 25. The team’s Head Coach score was 200 with freshman Hunter Honstrom leading the Mustangs with a score of 47 and Radeke again close behind with 50. Seventh-grader Garret Honstrom scored 52 that day in his second varsity match.

“I’m proud of our guys and how they played through the conditions, as they were definitely less than ideal,” Ellstrom said. “Becker and St. Cloud Cathedral are the teams to watch in the Granite Ridge Conference. They have some very good players, and have been the teams to beat at our meets thus far.”

Ellstrom, who took over the Mustangs coaching job this spring from former coach Chip Brandt, said the experience is great. “It’s been a learning experience for both the team and myself and it’s been fun getting to know the team better. We have a younger team that is motivated to improve. As a coach it’s very exciting to see their potential, both this season and moving forward.”

Section 7AA tournament play begins on Tuesday, May 30, at Giants Ridge in Biwabik.

Scott McKinney is a contributing writer for the Kanabec County Times.

‘I’m proud of our guys and how they played through the conditions, as they were definitely less than ideal.’

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Nahring takes second in high jump The Ogilvie Lions hosted St. Cloud Christian and Aitkin on the track on April 25. Hinckley- Finlayson and Barnum schools were scheduled but did not attend. Senior Lion Shania Nahring took second place with a height of 4 feet, 10 inches in the high jump event.

Tennis boys find individual success in play

BY SCOTT MCKINNEY NEWS@MORAMINN.COM

With players taking on new and challenging roles, the Mora Mustangs boys tennis team shows promising success in singles and doubles play this season.

“We’ve had a busy two weeks to start the season, and our match record is 1-9,” said head coach Pete Balmer. “But the record isn’t indicative of the individual success and improvement that’s happening. Almost everyone is playing at a different position than they have in the past and is adjusting well.”

The Mustangs are led by the first doubles team of sophomores Will Krueger and Isaac Balmer. Paired

as a doubles team for the first time, the two have compiled a 7-6 record.

The second doubles team of senior Isaac Armstrong and sophomore Erik Moe earned a victory in their new position, and Isaac Ladino and Joe Zins picked up their first varsity victories at third doubles.

Seniors Max Krueger and Blake Nosbush have recorded three wins each in the first and second singles positions. “This is Max’s first year playing first singles, and Blake is seeing some success at second singles,” Balmer said. “Sophomore Nick Madison plays singles for the first time after playing doubles for three years, and holds a record of 6-7. Junior Micah Reynolds has a career high of four wins so far.”

“We’ve had more competition for spots on the team than we’ve ever had, and it’s showing in our matches. Sixteen players have seen varsity action and gained valuable experience for the future.”

The Mustangs travel to St. Cloud Cathedral on Thursday, May 4, and to North Branch on Monday, May 8. Next, the team hosts Pine City on Tuesday, May 9, and St. John’s Prep on Thursday, May 11. The Section 6A team tournament begins on Thursday, May 18, and the individual tournament follows on Wednesday, May 24.

Scott McKinney is a contributing writer for the Kanabec County Times.

DNR seeks input regarding sharp-tailed grouse hunting Sharp-tailed grouse hunting in the east-central part of the state would begin about a month later under a proposal from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

“We would limit early-season fall hunting in an area already open to sharp-tailed grouse hunting where habitat changes have significantly reduced their numbers,” said Dave Olfelt, DNR northeast region manager. “The change aims to boost survival of young-of-theyear birds and adult hens with

broods, which could provide a benefit to the overall population.”

Fall sharp-tailed grouse hunting is allowed in the northern third of the state. If approved for 2017, the sharptailed grouse season in a part of East Central Minnesota and east of a line from Floodwood to the northern border would be open Saturday, Oct. 14, through Thursday, Nov. 30. In the rest of the open hunting zone, the season would run from Saturday, Sept. 16, through Nov. 30.

People who want to provide input on the proposal can attend meetings in early May and give input through Thursday, June 1, online at mndnr.gov/ sharptailedgrouse or via mail.

Public meetings with staff who can provide additional information are planned for: 6-8:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 3, DNR headquarters, 500 Lafayette Road, St. Paul.

7-9 p.m., Tuesday, May 9, Cloquet High School, 1000 18th St., Cloquet.

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put survey, contact the DNR Information Center by telephone at 888-646-6367 or email jason. abraham@state.mn.us. Written comments may be emailed, or mailed to Sharp-Tailed Grouse Comments, DNR Section of Wildlife, 500 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, MN, 55155-4007.

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Welding training for women aims to fill job demand, provide high-wage jobs SHAWNDA SCHELINDER PINE TECHNICAL AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE

A Minnesota DEED grant aims to provide highskill training to more than 80 women in the region. Pine Technical and Community College was awarded $329,000 to provide welding training to economically disadvantaged women as part of the $35 million Equity Grants approved by the Minnesota Legislature.

Facilitated through the PTCC’s Employment and Training Center, the project will train 84 women in a basic welding class, providing the women with wraparound services before, during and after completion of the program.

“There is a demand for certified welders in the region, with wages from $16 to $18 an hour,” said ETC executive director Dwayne Green. “Regionally, women hold only 6.5 percent of those jobs. We see this project as a means to fill that gap and provide women in our community with high-wage jobs.”

The project will provide 120 hours of training in basic welding and industry certification to qualified participants within the region. Additionally, students who need to obtain a GED or brush up on Adult Basic Education will get assistance from St Croix River Education District. Participants will also receive additional student support services throughout their training program and assistance with job placement when they complete.

In addition to the DEED funds, PTCC will contribute $130,000 to the project in order to purchase a mobile welding training center. “We have a long-term goal to be able to support the industry needs in our region, as well as provide high-wage, high-demand jobs for our community,” PTCC President Joe Mulford. “The mobile welding training center will provide for the training needs of hundreds of students in the years to come.”

The college seeks to raise $60,000 through industry and individual contributions, with Minnesota matching the funds dollar for dollar through leveraged funding. The funds will be used to procure a mobile welding training center with 12 welding stations.

“Beyond this grant, we plan to meet the training needs in our region by bringing the mobile welding lab right to their place of business,” said Mulford.

“This will enable us to provide customized training throughout our community without placing the burden of transportation costs and commuting time on those who would seek to broaden their skill sets.”

The college anticipates it will raise funds to purchase and outfit the welding trailer by early July. The first section of classes will start July 17.

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Melissa Hirsch completed a welding course at PTCC in the fall of 2016 through the Pathways to Prosperity grant.

She’s now employed full-time as a welder at Premier Pontoon.

“We are confident in this model,” Green said of providing the wraparound services and training to those who qualify. “We recently completed a Pathways to Prosperity grant that provided welding training to both men and women. We had great success with those participants, and we realized we could serve a greater share of our community if we purchased our own mobile welding training center.”

Women who are interested in participating in the grant may contact Kris Hanson at hansonk@pine. edu or Jane Robbins at robbinsj@pine.edu to find out if they qualify.

Businesses and individuals who would like to make a tax-deductible financial contribution may contact Jane Robbins at robbinsj@pine.edu.

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Kenneth R. plaintiffs The article incorrectly reported that nine plainti iff ffs were e A. Maray lawsuit Jeff & for District responsible against the Mora Schooll D istrictt fact there and Mora fa act ther re re Fleming Salon Craig Schultz when in fac TinaSuperintendent rst by was onlyhn one plaintiff involved. The suit was fi first stt filed b y S. Jo addDonald Sauve, who later submitted an amended petition pettition itt ad ddy T. plaintiffs to the suit. The case jud Larr judgment ing eight more dg d gment ntt on . petition leaving Jan. 7 denied motion to amend the petiti ion on lea aving g da Sa OSauve’s Sauve as the original and sole plaintiff respons s i ib b le f o or r the he e responsible for V. Edward suit.

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School collects bids for Trailview elementary expansion

went that the project planss w en e nt to off tthe building. he b uild din ing. night, the printer on Monday ni igh ght, t, The school board approved Th he scho hool b oard appro oved Jan. 25, and numerous ques- th Oct. the e design desi de s gn and d layout layou out on O ct. 1.

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33 Bids re- pre-bid meeting scheduled for categories: site wo 3 School work, ork, concrete, ceive ed will be opened open op on Feb. 3 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 2 at Trail- masonry, general construction, ceived an nd approved ppro ro ed db bid bids will be an- view.

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OBITUARIES

Allen Newgard

Roy B. Carlson

Marlyn W. Strelow

Allen Newgard of Milaca died peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, April 27, 2017, after a long courageous battle with colon cancer. He was 50 years old.

He was born in St. Paul on Dec. 6, 1966, to Dennis and Marilyn (Johnson) Newg gard.

He moved to Milaca i 1973 and graduated from in M Milaca High School in 1985.

H went into the Navy in He 1 1985 and earned sergeant s status.

He served in the N Navy for four years and was r recalled to active duty to s serve in Desert Storm.

On Jan. 15, 2005, he was u united in marriage to the l love of his life, Debra. This i when they began their is j journey together to raise four wonderful boys. On Jan. 15, 2016, they went back to the same chapel in Las Vegas to renew their wedding vows.

He and his wife had a cabin in McGrath for many years. They enjoyed four wheeling, snowmobiling and hunting with their boys, family and friends. It was a gathering place that he loved.

He was known to make the best breakfast for everyone in the morning. He took the time to drive the trails and help anyone in need; he always made sure he had whatever was necessary to help fellow wheelers. He carried gas, oil, plugs and an air compressor so he could help anyone who broke down on the trail. If need be, he would even bring them back to the cabin to stay. He had a true compassion and love for people, the outdoors, wildlife and new adventures.

He was a proud employee of Veit Companies and was one of the most amazing backhoe operators. He always said how lucky he was to go to work and dig in a big sandbox all day. He was dedicated to his work, even when he had his chemo treatments. He would go to work with a smile on his face and take the time to help everyone and do the best job possible for Veit.

He was a great husband, father, son, brother, uncle and grandfather. He was the most genuine, compassionate and caring person.

He will always be remembered for his generous heart, great sense of humor and spirit. We know the fun meter will be pegged in heaven. He believed in living life to the fullest. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends. He is now home with his mother, Marilyn, in heaven and his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

He is survived by wife, Debra; sons, Steven Newgard and Matthew Newgard; stepsons, Josh (Heidi) Squier and Andrew Squier; grandson, Cole; father, Dennis Newgard; sister, Roxanne (Newgard) Gerads and brother in-law, Jim Gerads; nephew, Jesse Gerads, niece, Emily Gerads; adopted mother, Bev Ferdelman (his mom’s best friend) and just like a brother, cousin Roundie.

A memorial gathering to celebrate his life will be held from 2 - 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 6, 2017, at the Phoenix Banquet Center in Milaca.

The Siemers-Hakes VFW Post No. 10794 of Milaca will provide military honors at 4 p.m.

Roy Bennie Carlson of Ogilvie, formerly of Bock, died on Wednesday, April 26, 2017, at the St. Cloud VA Health Care System. He was 79 years old.

He was born at home in Bock to Clarence and Wilhelmina (Dye) Carlson on May 18, 1937. The family m moved to Ogilvie where they o owned a dairy farm.

He joined the Air Force in 11955 and was stationed in F Forbes, Kansas. While on m military leave he met Betty L Louise Hayward and they w were united in marriage on J July 13, 1957. On Aug. 13, 11958, they welcomed their o only child Gregory Roy C Carlson.

The three of them lived bettween Topeka and Independ dence, Kansas for six years and then moved to Ogilvie in 1965. They both worked at the Twin Cities Arsenal for a few years and then became farmers. His dream was always to own his own bar and on Oct. 12, 1987, that dream came true when Roy’s Place opened in Bock. He and his wife enjoyed the winters in Texas and the summers in Minnesota.

He was preceded in death by wife, Betty; parents, Clarence and Wilhelmina Carlson; father and mother- in-law, Clarence and Anna Hayward; brothers, Clarence Carlson Jr, Dean Carlson, Paul Carlson and sister, Marion Frank.

He is survived by son, Gregory (Christie) Carlson; grandchildren, Jeremy (Claudia) Carlson, Linda (Jeremy) Rogers, Jenell Carlson (Jeremey) and Sheila (Andrew) Burggraff; great-grandchildren, Aylisa, Derrick, Alaina, Emma, Amelia, Cecelia, Elizabeth and Rebecca; brothers, Floyd Carlson, David (Sue) Carlson, Tim (Sue) Carlson; sisters, Audrey Hines, Susan Schmidt, Margret (Roger) Girard , Jeanette (Jon) Cramsie and Barbara (Gregg) Weisner and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

A celebration of life was held on Saturday, April 29, at Akkerman-Ingebrand Funeral Home.

Pallbearers were Floyd Carlson, David Carlson, Tim Carlson, Roger Girard, Jon Cramsie and Gregg Weisner.

Burial was at Borgholm Cemetery in Bock.

Military honors were provided by Ogilvie American Legion Post 640.

Arrangements were handled by Akkerman-Ingebrand Funeral Home of Mora.

Condolences may be posted at www.aifuneralhome. com.

Marlyn Willis Strelow of Mora, formerly of Braham, died on Monday, April 24, 2017, at the Lakewood Care Center in Staples. He was 86 years old.

He was born on Jan. 4, 1931, to William F. and Elsie M. (Swanson) Strelow on the family farm near Braham. He grew up in the Brah ham area attending country sschool.

On April 10, 1952, he enliste ed in the U.S. Marine Corps a and served during the Korrean War in Cherry Point, N North Carolina as a jet mec chanic with the Air Wing Division. After his honorD a able discharge in April of 11954, he returned to Braham w where he farmed with his p parents.

On Jan. 8, 1955, he was u united in marriage to Lois Kahle at the Grace Lutheran Church in Mora. The couple made their home east of Braham and eventually purchased a farm east of Braham in 1957. He farmed crops, milked dairy cows and bred cattle.

In February of 1972, the family moved to a farm southeast of Mora where he continued to farm. He also drove semi for Fingerhut in Mora for over 27 years. In the fall of 1981, he and his wife built a new home near the farm that they enjoyed together until later moving to the Pine Crest Apartments in Mora in 2011. Due to declining health, he spent his final months at the Lakewood Care Center in Staples.

He loved to mow the grass and would always have a perfectly-manicured lawn. He also enjoyed gardening. He was a lifelong Lutheran Missouri Synod member, at St. Stephen’s in Braham and Zion in Mora. He will always be remembered for having a cigar (never smoked) clenched between his teeth wherever he went.

He will be dearly missed.

He was preceded in death by his parents; granddaughter, Misty Strelow and great-grandson, Charles Boudreau.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Lois; children, Steven (Jean), Marie (Kevin) Nelson, Randy (Linda), Jillayne (Roger) Newton, Bradley (Julie), Dale, David (Cheryl) and Melissa (Thomas) Larabee; 23 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; brother, Willie (Judi) Strelow; sister, Donna Mae Carlson; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 6, 2017, at the Zion Lutheran Church in Mora.

Memorial visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church.

Inurnment will be held at a later date at the St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery near Rush Lake.

Arrangements are by the Akkerman-Ingebrand Funeral Home of Mora.

Condolences may be posted at www.aifuneralhome. com.

Danial J. Crowell Danial J. Crowell of Mora died on Saturday, April 29, 2017, at the University of Minnesota Hospital in Minneapolis. He was 60 years old.

Captain Dan was the owner of the Crow’s Nest at Knife Lake for 27 years.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 6, 2017, at the Akkerman Ingebrand Funeral Home in Mora. Memorial visitation will be held from noon to 2 p.m. at the funeral home.

A full notice will follow next week.

Condolences may be posted at www.aifuneralhome. com.

Iona Oosterhuis Iona Oosterhuis of Cambridge died on Saturday, April 29, 2017. She was 83 years old.

The full obituary with service information will be published in the next edition and is also available at StrikeFuneral.com.

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Sharon A. Steeves Sharon Ann Steeves of Mora died on Tuesday, April 25, 2017, at FirstLight Health System in Mora. She was 74 years old.

She was born in Braham on Dec. 13, 1942, to Harold and Lucille (Ebeling) Sundstrom. She grew up on the farm with her three brothers and younger sister going to the small country school until her teens.

She then was united in marriage to the boy next door, George Steeves Jr. on Aug. 15, 1959. They raised their children on their farm until he passed in 1992.

She enjoyed cooking which led her to her years as a cook at a few local restaurants.

But her passion was for her family and her gardening. Even when doctors told her to quit gardening, she refused to give up her flowers. Family road trips to see family out of state created special memories for her. She loved it when she had the opportunity to be a “snow bird” for a few years after retirement. But she was always happy to return to her family in the spring.

She lost her independence to Parkinson’s disease and spent her remaining years living with her daughter’s family being her caregivers. She was a wonderful and loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

She will be missed greatly, but remembered with a smile for all the wonderful memories she created.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, George Steeves Jr.; sister, Nona Oquist and her children, Gene, Bradlee, Galen and Ann Steeves.

She is survived by children, Gerry (Barb) Steeves, Gloria (Craig) Kangas, Glenn (Becky) Steeves and George Steeves III; 13 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; brothers, Lee (Sheryl) Sundstrom, Leslie Sundstrom and Lyle Sundstrom and many other family members.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, April 29, at Grace Lutheran Church with Rev. Kate Schruba officiating.

Arrangements were handled by Akkerman-Ingebrand Funeral Home of Mora.

Condolences may be posted at www.aifuneralhome. com.

Donna R. Masanz Donna Ramona Hillman Masanz died on Friday, April 14, 2017. She was 87 years old.

She was born on Dec. 3, 1929, in Mora to parents, Helen and John Hillman.

She was preceded in death by her parents and sisters, IIletta Hillman Kosloske and J Julie Hillman Klapmeier.

She is survived by loving h husband of almost 65 years, J Joseph Masanz, of Braine erd and cherished nephew, S Steven Klapmeier (Jolie), of Minnetonka.

M A memorial service celeb brating her life will be held a at 1 p.m. (12:30 visitation) o on Monday, May 15, in the c chapel of Good Samaritan’s B Bethany home, 804 Wright S Street, Brainerd. A gravesside service will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 17, at Oakwood Cemetery, West Central Avenue in Mora followed by a reception at Calvary Lutheran Church, 414 South Wood Street in Mora.

Memorials are preferred to Minnesota Elks Youth Camp, Brainerd.

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Karolyn K. French

Loren J. Nagel

Zoey L. Dean

Matix M. Bankers

Karolyn Kay French died on Thursday, April 20, 2017, at UCLA Medical Center due to declining health.

She was 55 years old.

She was born Aug. 11, 1961, in Milaca to Duane and Lorraine (Eggen) French. She was baptized and c confirmed in the Luthera an faith and continued to h have a strong belief in God a and faithful in prayer. She g graduated from Ogilvie H High School with the class o of 1979 and continued her e education at Anoka Vo-Tech C College earning a degree in b business management.

After employment in Minn neapolis for a period of time, sshe worked at the Foreston C Co-op Creamery for several y years and in 1997, she wanted to live in a warmer climate, and chose San Diego, California.

There she learned the swimming pool maintenance and repair business under the direction of Bill Peck.

After a number of years, she relocated to the Los Angeles area to be closer to Minnesota friends and started her own successful swimming pool maintenance and repair business.

She was a happy, fun-loving person who will be sadly missed. She especially enjoyed the outdoors. Her interests included: traveling, camping, grilling, games and in her younger years, fishing, hunting, snowmobiling and motorcycling.

There were many fond memories of family gatherings on her grandparents’ Pete Eggen’s farm near Milaca and the French’s on Viola Lake, Wisconsin.

She was a very caring and generous person. She was always considerate of the less fortunate. She was a lover of animals and owned many dogs over the years Barny being the one she left behind.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents and many other relatives.

She is survived by parents, Duane and Lorraine French; brother, Dean (Audrey) French and their children, Chase and Meg; nephew, Tim (Katie) Elwood and their children, Ava and Scarlett; partner, Nancy Guerrero; employee, Isabel Vasquez; special friends, Kelly White and Bill Peck; also by many other relatives and friends.

A celebration of her life will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 6, 2017, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Milaca with Rev. Tim Bauer officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday.

There will be a private burial at a later date.

Arrangements entrusted to Peterson-Johnson Funeral Home - Milaca www.pjfuneralhome.com.

Loren J. Nagel of Isle, formerly of Otsego, died on Friday, April 21, 2017, at his home after his courageous battle with cancer. He was 82 years old.

He was born in Rock Rapids, Iowa, the son of Raymond and Julia (Arnold) Nagel.

He honorably served his c country in the U.S. Air Force d during the Korean War. He was united in marriage tto Arleen in 1979 in Harm mony, Minnesota and they m made many happy memorries in the years since then.

He was employed for 10 y years at the Osseo Brake S Shoe Company and later for m many years by the Minnesotta Department of Transporttation.

He was a member of Faith L Lutheran Church in Isle. He enjoyed his family, friends and he especially enjoyed his grandchildren. He loved camping, restoring his old car, puttering around and making things work better, taking walks and being out in nature.

He was preceded in death by his father; mother; stepfather, Ken Bex; brothers, Paul and Don Nagel and sister-in-law, Edna Nagel.

He is survived by loving wife, Arleen; daughters, Michelle (Jason) Thornton of Buffalo and Nicole (Tim) Swierczek of St. Paul; grandchildren, Jade, Adrian, Connor, Benjamin, Matthew and Katherine; brother, Bill Nagel and friend, Nancy of Aurora, Minnesota and nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

His memorial service was held on Thursday, April 27, at Faith Lutheran Church in Isle.

Inurnment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery at a later date.

The Peterson Chapel in Buffalo is serving the family.

Online condolences may be made to www.thepetersonchapel.com.

Zoey Luvae Dean was born on Wednesday, March 22, 2017, at FirstLight Health System of Mora to Sarah Ziwicki and Daniel Dean Jr. of Onamia.

She weighed 6 pounds, 10 ounces and was 19 inches long.

She is welcomed home by siblings Hayden, 10, Brooke, 6 and Chloe, 2.

Grandparents are Diane Ziwicki of Garrison and Connie and Daniel Dean of Hinckley.

Matix Mathew Bankers was born on Friday, April 14, 2017, at FirstLight Health System of Mora to Brian Bankers and Jamie Spike of Mora.

He weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces and was 20 inches long.

He is welcomed home by siblings Josh, 12, Troy, 10, Bridget, 8, Ryker, 5 and Kaydra, 2.

Grandparents are Glenn and Jana Schindele of Kimball and Dale and Diane Bankers of Mora.

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A “Big” shout out to our small hometown of Mora and beyond .... We want to thank all that came to support us! We can’t believe the generosity, love and support. Each and every one of you have touched us in a special way. We are truly blessed.

We want to say THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! We especially want to thank our kids, Kyle, Tiff, Emma and Abe. We love you to the moon and back! Mike and Deb at the Crystal Bar & Grill and all the staff working that day/night. (You all rock). Kevin Norby (Norby’s Auction Service) and Jane Schmitt. We chose the perfect auctioneer and helper. You two know your stuff and made this day a success. My twin sister, Coleen, her husband, Jeff, always there without hesitation. Our good friends Kevin and Vikki Fore for your help going above and beyond. Chris Johnson and friends for ending the evening with a celebration of great music!!!

All the rest of our family and friends. The kids couldn’t have done it without you! BIG Thank You to ALL the rest that generously donated, bid on items, and came out to support us!!!

Love, Barry and Colette Dickinson

Ella A. Beckman Ella Ann Beckman was born on Thursday, April 6, 2017, at the Cambridge Medical Center, part of Allina Health, to Kristina Beckman and Tyler Wiberg of Mora.

She weighed 7 pounds, 1 ounce and was 19 inches long.

Grandparents are Frank and Kim Williams, Nathaniel Beckman, Jeremy Wiberg, Rachel Reed, Carrie Loftus and Lyle Loftus.

Micah A. Clark

Micah Allen Clark was born on Saturday, April 15, 2017, at FirstLight Health System of Mora to Dominique Fisher and Demetrius Clark of Pine City.

He weighed 6 pounds, 5 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long.

Grandparents are Troy and Jennifer Fisher of Pine City and Rebecca Jacobson and Marvin Clark of Rush City.

Adelyn R. Magaard

Ava L. Swalboski

Adelyn Rose Magaard was born on Monday, April 10, 2017, at the Cambridge Medical Center, part of Allina Health, to Andrew and Anna Magaard of Braham.

She weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long.

She is welcomed home by sibling Avery, 2.

Grandparents are Thomas and Debra Magaard of Ogilvie and Dennis and Margaret Guth of Klemme, Iowa.

Ava Laura Swalboski was born on Thursday, April 13, 2017, at FirstLight Health System of Mora to Wayne Swalboski and Laura Stoothoff of Mora.

She weighed 6 pounds, 1 ounce and was 19 inches long.

She is welcomed home by siblings Ben, Camren and Chloe.

Grandparents are Jean and Paul Bailey of Mora and Hazel and Wes Mohn of Mora.

Rubie-Faye L. Anderson Rubie-Faye Lynn Anderson was born on Monday, April 17, 2017, at the Cambridge Medical Center, part of Allina Health, to Josh and Christine Anderson of Isanti.

She weighed 6 pounds, 12 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long.

She is welcomed home by siblings William Paul Anderson and Nathaniel Hazen Anderson.

Grandparents are Doug and Patricia Anderson of Cambridge and Harlan and Michelle Bellin of Stacy.

Gwen E. Okun Gwen Elliot Okun was born on Monday, April 17, 2017, at FirstLight Health System of Mora to Nicholas and Danielle Okun of Finlayson.

She weighed 6 pounds, 7 ounces and was 17 3/4 inches long.

She is welcomed home by siblings Tate, 3 and Greta, 2.

Grandparents are Joel and Sandra Hippen of Brook Park and Alex and Lois Okun of Finlayson.

Adalyn A. R. Kunze

Adalyn Arlowe Rose Kunze was born on Monday, April 10, 2017, at FirstLight Health System of Mora to Don and Val Kunze of Pine City.

She weighed 9 pounds, 6 ounces and was 19 inches long.

She is welcomed home by siblings Jenner, 7, Finley, 6 and Ayla, 4.

Grandparents are Werner and Lori Tocholke of Hinckley and Jerry Kunze of Pine City and Kathy Viaene of Matlacha, Florida.

Charles L. Goss III

Charles Lyn Goss III was born on Monday, April 10, 2017, at FirstLight Health System of Mora to Charles Lyn Goss Jr. and Ashley Mohs of Pine City.

He weighed 5 pounds, 8 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long.

Grandparents are Rachelle Mora of Hinckley and Mike Mora of Hinckley.

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KANABEC COUNTY TIMES

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: September 14, 2001 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $196,467.20 MORTGAGOR(S): Byron D. Bakke and Kathryn J. Bakke, husband and wife MORTGAGEE: CitiFinancial Mortgage Industrial Loan Company LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON THE MORTGAGE: CitiFinancial Mortgage Industrial Loan Company SERVICER: CitiMortgage, Inc. DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Filed September 20, 2001, Kanabec County Recorder, as Document Number 188997 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: The West Half (W 1/2) of the Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4) of the Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4) Section 36, Township 38, Range 23 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 4945 421st Ave NE, Braham, MN 55006 PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 06.02425.00 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Kanabec THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $205,568.40 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: May 25, 2017, 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 November 25, 2017, or the next business day if November 25, 2017 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: April 3, 2017 CitiMortgage, Inc., successor by merger to CitiFinancial Mortgage Company, Inc., successor by merger to CitiFinancial Mortgage Industrial Loan Corporation Company Mortgagee SHAPIRO & ZIELKE, LLP Lawrence P. Zielke - 152559 Diane F. Mach - 273788 Melissa L. B. Porter - 0337778 Randolph W. Dawdy - 2160X Gary J. Evers - 0134764 Tracy J. Halliday - 034610X Attorneys for Mortgagee 12550 West Frontage Road, Suite 200 Burnsville, MN 55337 (952) 831-4060 File No: 16-105199 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR Published in the Kanabec County Times April 6, 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11, 2017 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage:

www.moraminn.com DATE OF MORTGAGE: June 09, 2015 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $250,408.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Royce Kreger, a married man MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Pacific Union Financial, LLC, its successors and/ or assigns DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded: June 19, 2015 Kanabec County Recorder Document Number: 253083 ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: And assigned to: Pacific Union Financial, LLC Dated: March 16, 2017 Recorded: March 20, 2017 Kanabec County Recorder Document Number: 259086 Transaction Agent: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. Transaction Agent Mortgage Identification Number: 100521300000597304 Lender or Broker: Pacific Union Financial, LLC Residential Mortgage Servicer: Pacific Union Financial, LLC Mortgage Originator: Not Applicable COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Kanabec Property Address: 2526 180th Ave, Mora, MN 55051-7219 Tax Parcel ID Number: 04.01340.10 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: The Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SE1/4 of SW 1/4), Section Twenty-two (22), Township Thirty-nine (39), Range Twenty-three (23), Kanabec County, Minnesota AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE: $251,003.43 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: May 31, 2017 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff’s Main Office, 18 North Vine St., Ste. 143, Mora, Minnesota to pay the debt secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any, on said premises and the costs and disbursements, including attorney fees allowed by law, subject to redemption within twelve (12) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns.

If the Mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. §580.30 or the property is not redeemed under Minn. Stat. §580.23, the Mortgagor must vacate the property on or before 11:59 p.m. on May 31, 2018, or the next business day if May 31, 2018 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday.

Mortgagor(s) released from financial obligation: NONE THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 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. 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: April 10, 2017 ASSIGNEE OF MORTGAGEE: Pacific Union Financial, LLC Wilford, Geske & Cook P.A. Attorneys for Assignee of Mortgagee 7616 Currell Blvd Ste 200 Woodbury, MN 55125-2296 (651) 209-3300 File Number: 037339F01 Published in the Kanabec County Times April 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18, 2017 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS

ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: July 5, 2006 MORTGAGOR: Larry H. Ankrum and Eileen M. Ankrum, husband and wife.

MORTGAGEE: Long Beach Mortgage Company.

DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded July 12, 2006 Kanabec County Recorder, Document No. 219728 as Modified by Document Dated August 7, 2008, Recorded August 8, 2008 as Document No. 229431.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust 20069. Dated March 20, 2013 Recorded March 27, 2013, as Document No. 246015.

TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: NONE LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Long Beach Mortgage Company RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc. MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 3178 Velvet Street, Brook Park, MN 55007 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 13.00615.00 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: The West Half of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter 20 Acres of Section 12, Township 41, Range 22 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Kanabec ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $160,500.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $163,346.79 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: June 1, 2017 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: S h e r i f f ’ s Office, 18 North Vine Street, Suite 143, Mora, MN 55051 to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within twelve (12) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07.

TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on June 1, 2018, unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat.

Secs. 580.07 or 582.032.

MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None Dated: March 29, 2017 Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 38 - 17-002326 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Kanabec County Times April 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18, 2017 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(S): Chris E. Leeb

and Carin E. Leeb, husband and wife MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., a Delaware corporation, as nominee for Franklin American Mortgage Company, a Tennessee corporation ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. by assignment recorded on October 15, 2013 as Document Number 248156 in the Office of the County Recorder of Kanabec County, Minnesota.

ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $219,780.00 DATE OF MORTGAGE: October 27, 2008 DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Recorded on April 27, 2009 as Document Number 231905 in the Office of the County Recorder of Kanabec County, Minnesota.

THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $220,294.56 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: That part of the Northeast Quarter of Section 10, Township 40, Range 23, Kanabec County, Minnesota described as follows: Commencing at the northeast corner of said Northeast Quarter, thence South 00 degrees 19 minutes 35 seconds West, assumed bearing, along the east line of said Northeast Quarter, a distance of 585.00 feet to the point of beginning of the property to be described; thence North 89 degrees 40 minutes 25 seconds West a distance of 1520.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 19 minutes 35 seconds West a distance of 660.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 40 minutes 25 seconds East a distance of 1520.00 feet to said east line; thence North 00 degrees 19 minutes 25 seconds East, along said east line, a distance of 660.00 feet to the point of beginning and there terminating.

STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 2665 QUAIL ST, BROOK PARK, MN 55007-5734 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Kanabec County, Minnesota TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. NAME OF MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR: Franklin American Mortgage Company, a Tennessee corporation RESIDENTIAL SERVICER: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. TAX PARCEL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 15.00370.00 TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 100052211007635418 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: June 21, 2017 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 twelve (12) 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 June 21, 2018.

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: April 27, 2017 WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Mortgagee THE ACADEMY LAW GROUP, P.A. Rebecca F. Schiller, Esq.

MAY 4, 2017 N. Kibongni Fondungallah, Esq. *Samuel R. Coleman, Esq.* Attorneys for Mortgagee The Academy Professional Building 25 North Dale Street St. Paul, MN 55102 (651) 209-9760 (16-1857-FC01) THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Kanabec County Times May 4, 11, 18, 25, June 1, 8, 2017 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: October 26, 2015 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $81,400.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Jefferey Bourcy and Andrea Bourcy, husband and wife MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. MIN#: 100853701007123911 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON THE MORTGAGE: Loandepot.com, LLC SERVICER: Cenlar FSB DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Filed November 12, 2015, Kanabec County Recorder, as Document Number 254456 ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lots Seventeen (17) and Eighteen (18), Pine View Beach PROPERTY ADDRESS: 28860 Pine View Beach Road S, Brook Park, MN 55007 PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 12.02455.00 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Kanabec THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $85,166.76 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: December 1, 2016, 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 June 1, 2017, or the next business day if June 1, 2017 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: October 7, 2016 Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC Assignee of Mortgagee SHAPIRO & ZIELKE, LLP Lawrence P. Zielke - 152559 Diane F. Mach - 273788 Melissa L. B. Porter - 0337778 Randolph W. Dawdy - 2160X Gary J. Evers - 0134764 Tracy J. Halliday - 034610X Attorneys for Mortgagee 12550 West Frontage Road, Suite 200 Burnsville, MN 55337 (952) 831-4060 16-104734 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION

FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE The above referenced sale scheduled for December 1, 2016, at 10:00 AM, has been postponed to February 1, 2017, at 10:00 AM, and will be held at sheriffs main address 18 North Vine, Suite 143, Mora, MN 55051.

Unless the mortgage is reinstated under Minnesota Statute 580.30 or the property is redeemed under Minnesota Statute 580.23 the property must be vacated by August 1, 2017. If this date falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, the date to vacate will be the next business day at 11:59 p.m.

THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Dated: December 1, 2016.

Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC Assignee of Mortgagee SHAPIRO & ZIELKE, LLP Lawrence P. Zielke - 152559 Diane F. Mach - 273788 Melissa L. B. Porter - 0337778 Randolph W. Dawdy - 2160X Gary J. Evers - 0134764 Tracy J. Halliday - 034610X 12550 West Frontage Road, Suite 200 Burnsville, MN 55337 (952) 831-4060 16-104734 Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE The above referenced sale scheduled for February 1, 2017, at 10:00 AM, has been postponed to May 2, 2017, at 10:00 AM, and will be held at sheriffs main address 18 North Vine, Suite 143, Mora, MN 55051.

Unless the mortgage is reinstated under Minnesota Statute 580.30 or the property is redeemed under Minnesota Statute 580.23 the property must be vacated by November 2, 2017. If this date falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, the date to vacate will be the next business day at 11:59 p.m.

THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Dated: February 1, 2017.

Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC Assignee of Mortgagee SHAPIRO & ZIELKE, LLP Lawrence P. Zielke - 152559 Diane F. Mach - 273788 Melissa L. B. Porter - 0337778 Randolph W. Dawdy - 2160X Gary J. Evers - 0134764 Tracy J. Halliday - 034610X 12550 West Frontage Road, Suite 200 Burnsville, MN 55337 (952) 831-4060 16-104734 Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE The above referenced sale scheduled for May 2, 2017, at 10:00 AM, has been postponed to June 1, 2017, at 10:00 AM, and will be held at sheriffs main address 18 North Vine, Suite 143, Mora, MN 55051.

Unless the mortgage is reinstated under Minnesota Statute 580.30 or the property is redeemed under Minnesota Statute 580.23 the property must be vacated by December 1, 2017. If this date falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, the date to vacate will be the next business day at 11:59 p.m.

THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Dated: May 1, 2017.

Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC Assignee of Mortgagee SHAPIRO & ZIELKE, LLP Lawrence P. Zielke - 152559 Diane F. Mach - 273788 Melissa L. B. Porter - 0337778 Randolph W. Dawdy - 2160X Gary J. Evers - 0134764 Tracy J. Halliday - 034610X 12550 West Frontage Road, Suite 200 Burnsville, MN 55337 (952) 831-4060 16-104734 Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee Published in the Kanabec County Times May 4, 2017

NOTICES HAYBROOK TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF MAY MONTHLY MEETING CHANGE Notice is hereby given that the Haybrook Township will have its road meeting at 6:00 p.m. starting at the Haybrook Township hall on Monday, May 8th. The regular monthly meeting will be on May 11th at 7:00 p.m. at the Haybrook Township hall.

Chris Eggert Town Clerk Haybrook Township Published in the Kanabec County Times April 27, May 4, 2017

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COUNTY BOARD PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNTY BOARD State of Minnesota County of Kanabec Office of County Coordinator Synopsis of the County Board Minutes of 4/12/17 in pursuance of M.S. 375.12 Subd.1.

1. The Kanabec County Board of Commissioners met at 9 a.m. on 4/12/17 pursuant to adjournment with the following Board Members present: Gene Anderson, Kim Smith, Dennis McNally, and Kathi Ellis. Absent: Les Nielsen.

2. Carried unanimously to approve the agenda as amended.

3. Carried unanimously to approve the 3/22/17 minutes as amended.

4. Carried unanimously to approve the following paid claims: Vendor Amount MN Energy Resource 2,425.44 Sun Life Financial 3,143.93 The Hartford Priority Accounts 3,409.69 MN Dept of Finance 4,633.00 Spire Credit Union 5,869.45 Holiday Credit Office 7,336.83 Mora Municipal Utilities 15,158.02 Kanabec Co Auditor HRA 50,880.00 MNPEIP 127,985.68 23 claims < $2,000 were paid from the revenue fund 6,786.07 Total 227,628.11 5. Carried unanimously to recess the board meeting at 9:04 a.m. to a time immediately following the Community Health Board.

6. Carried unanimously to approve the Community Health agenda as presented.

7. Carried unanimously to increase the minimum MA reimbursement rate for all public health nurse family home visits.

8. Carried unanimously to authorize payment of routine and recurring claims upon receipt.

9. Carried unanimously to approve an agreement with Healthy Children Project Inc. 10. Carried unanimously to approve an agreement with Epiphany Community Services.

11. Carried unanimously to approve an agreement with Nurse Family Partnership.

12. Carried unanimously to approve the payment of 118 claims totaling $40,681.75 on Community Health Funds.

13. Carried unanimously to adjourn Community Health Board at 9:17 a.m.

14. Carried unanimously to hire a full time Eligibility Worker at $17.08 per hour.

15. Carried unanimously to approve the following claims on the funds indicated:

Revenue Fund Vendor Amount Applied Concepts 5,347.20 A’viands 14,964.42 East Central Regional Development Commission 3,000.00 FBG Service Corporation 6,410.24 Kanabec Co Environmental Services 25,000.00 Kanabec Co Highway Dept 2,382.11 MCCC 19,748.88 MN Dept of Transportation 3,121.60 Regents of the University of MN 17,607.75 RJ Mechanical 10,336.57 UHL Company 3,626.90 148 claims < $2,000 were paid from the revenue fund 60,214.86 171,760.53 Road & Bridge Fund Vendor Amount Auto Value 2,487.65 Federated Co-ops 2,729.64 PowerPlan 11,400.92 20 claims < $2,000 were paid from the R&B Fund 6,302.42 22,920.63 16. Carried unanimously to approve payment of the following claims on SCORE funds: Quality Disposal $2,697, East Central Sanitation $1,359.45, Arthur Twp $400. Approve payment of the following claims on KLID funds: Kim Schloemer $468.39, Kanabec Co Treasurer $35.08, Kanabec Co Auditor $670.00. Approve Premises Permit Application for the Pokegama Lake Association for charitable gambling to be held at Eagle’s Cove Resort.

17. Carried unanimously to approve the hire of Steve Cundy Assistant County Attorney at $37.39 per hour.

18. Carried unanimously to designate 5/21/17-5/27/17 as Emergency Medical Services Week.

19. Carried unanimously to appoint Kelsey Johnson to the Extension Committee for a three year term.

20. Carried unanimously to approve the updated fee schedule for the County Assessor’s Office.

21. Carried unanimously to approve the purchase of a house for $115,000 to be paid from hospital funds.

22. Carried unanimously to appoint Jeffrey Anderson as the Emergency Management Director.

23. Carried unanimously to approve the purchase of a Sharp MN-M654N printer for $11,499.

24. 10:25 a.m. - The Chairperson then called for public comment.

Those that responded included: Jeff Hamme – suggested a microphone for those speaking at the podium.

25. 10:26 a.m. – The Chairperson closed public comment.

26. Carried unanimously to approve the use of up to $4,000 in SCORE funds to dispose of televisions from county ditches.

27. Carried unanimously to approve the EasterSeals Accessible

Communities Transportation Initiative Grant Program Agreement.

28. Carried unanimously to approve the Commuter Challenge Grant Agreement with MN/DOT. 29. Carried unanimously to approve the purchase of 4 buses for the Transit Dept.

30. Carried unanimously to accept the quote of $8,500 for NewRoads Public Works Management System.

31. Carried unanimously to authorize the Public Works Director to utilize equipment rental bids as necessary.

32. Carried unanimously to accept the quote of $250 per parcel for appraisal services submitted by Mike Walsh for right-of-way acquisition.

33. Carried unanimously to accept the high bid of $2,000 submitted by Neng Heur for a tax forfeited parcel.

34. Carried unanimously to approve a $9,601.18 repurchase request from Michael Iverson.

35. Carried unanimously to approve a $3,948.72 repurchase request from Doreen Lewis.

36. Carried unanimously to approve a land reconveyance to the State of MN. 37. Carried unanimously to adjourn at 11:41 a.m.

For further information please contact the Kanabec County Coordinator’s Office at 6796440 or see our website at www. kanabeccounty.org.

Published in the Kanabec County Times May 4, 2017

NOTICES OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME MINNESOTA STATUTES CHAPTER 333 The filing of an assumed name does not provide a user with exclusive rights to that name. The filing is required for consumer protection in order to enable customers to be able to identify the true owner of a business.

ASSUMED NAME: Elite Septic Maintenance PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS: 1636 Olympic St., Mora, MN 55051 USA NAMEHOLDER(S): Name: Kevin Joseph Schiferli Address: 1636 Olympic St., Mora, MN 55051 If you submit an attachment, it will be incorporated into this document.

If the attachment conflicts with the information specifically set forth in this document, this document supersedes the data referenced in the attachment.

By typing my name, I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the

person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/ her behalf, or in both capacities.

I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath.

SIGNED BY: Kevin Schiferli MAILING ADDRESS: none provided EMAIL FOR OFFICAL NOTICES: schif98@live.com Work Item: 945015300026 Original File Number: 945015300026 STATE OF MINNESOTA OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE FILED 04/09/2017 11:59 PM Steve Simon Secretary of State Published in the Kanabec County Times April 27, May 4, 2017 OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME MINNESOTA STATUTES CHAPTER 333 The filing of an assumed name does not provide a user with exclusive rights to that name. The filing is required for consumer protection in order to enable consumers to be able to identify the true owner of a business.

1. List the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: Minnesota Tournament Trail 2. Principal place of business: 2748 Duck View Circle, Brook Park, MN 55007 3. List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address. Attach additional sheet(s) if necessary.

Renee Holmes-Holt, 2748 Duck View Circle, Brook Park, MN 55007 Mike Holt, 2748 Duck View Circle, Brook Park, MN 55007 4. I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of

Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath.

Renee C. Holmes-Holt, owner Dated: April 15, 2017 Email Address for Official Notices Enter an email address to which the Secretary of State can forward official notices required by law and other notices: mrholt@q.com [X] Check here to have your email address excluded from request for bulk data, to the extent allowed by Minnesota law.

Work Item: 946964700031 Original File Number: 946964700031 STATE OF MINNESOTA OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE FILED 04/24/2017 11:59 PM Steve Simon Secretary of State Published in the Kanabec County Times May 4, 11, 2017

PROBATE STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF KANABEC TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 33-PR-17-13 ESTATE OF: Jerry A. Olson aka Jerry Albert Olson aka Jerry Olson, DECEDENT NOTICE AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR DESCENT OF PROPERTY A Petition for Determination of Descent has been filed with this Court. The Petition represents that the Decedent died more than three years ago, leaving property in Minnesota and requests the probate of Decedent’s last will, if any, and the descent of such property be determined and assigned by this Court to the persons entitled to the property.

Any objections to the Petition must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper, and no objections are filed or raised, the Petition may be granted.

IT IS ORDERED and Notice is further given, that the Petition will be heard on June 5, 2017, at 1:30 p.m. by this Court at 18 North Vine Street, Mora, Minnesota.

1) Notice shall be given to all interested persons (Minn. Stat.

524.1-401) and persons who have filed a demand for notice pursuant to Minn. Stat. 524.3-204.

2) Notice shall be given by publishing the Notice and Order as provided by law and by: mailing a copy of this Notice and Order at least 14 days prior to the hearing date.

Dated: April 27, 2017

BY THE COURT Stoney L. Hiljus

Judge of District April 27, 2017 Sharon Schubert Court Administrator Attorney For Petitioner John P. Ahlgren Ahlgren Law Office, LLC One North Lake Mora, MN 55051 Attorney License No.: 12039X Telephone: 320-679-1754 FAX: 320-679-1378 Email: john@ahlgrenlawoffice.com Published in the Kanabec County Times May 4, 11, 2017

REQUEST FOR BIDS ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Kraus-Anderson Construction will be soliciting prime bids for the Mora Campus Additions & Renovations Project on behalf of FirstLight Health System as CMa. The project is approximately 115,000 SF of additions and renovations to the existing hospital in Mora, MN, consisting of (2) 2-story additions, and includes associated sitework, parking lot and helipad reconfiguration, new canopy and feature stair additions, and extensive renovation to the existing interior of the hospital.

Separate sealed Bids will be taken on May 11, 2017 at 2:00 PM (CST) onsite at the KrausAnderson Job Office (Located at the intersection of Forest Ave East & Clark St., Mora, MN)”. All bid requirements and insurance will need to be followed per the Instruction to Bidders. All contracts will be assigned to FirstLight Health System. To be included on the bidders list and obtain access to the plans and specifications on iSqFt, please contact debbie.johnson@ krausanderson.com.

Kraus-Anderson Construction Company 3433 Broadway Street NE | Minneapolis, MN 55413 612-332-7281 Contact for plans and bidder info: Debbie Johnson: debbie. johnson@krausanderson.com Senior Project Manager: Matt Johnson: matt.johnson@ krausanderson.com Project Manager: Jessica Masterson: jessica. masterson@krausanderson.com Assistant Project Manager: Mike Stark: mike.stark@ krausanderson.com Bid documents will be available

by April 6, 2017, through KrausAnderson, ISQFT, Builders Exchange of St. Cloud, Mid-Minnesota Builders Exchange, Duluth Builders Exchange, and Minneapolis Builders Exchange.

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52 AUTOS 2007 Chrysler Town and Country Touring.

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58 TRUCKS VANS/SUVS For Sale 2000 Ford F-150 XL, 2WD manual transmission, 5 speed. Runs good.

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763-688-0065.

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112 TREE SERVICE Stump/tree removal to fit budget. Precise and lawn friendly since 1997, 320-679-5253.

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Full Time: Maintenance and facilities associate position open at the Wildcat Sanctuary in Sandstone. See www.wildcatsanctuary.org for full job description.

Home Health Aide Part time, all shifts for small assisted living home. Salary negotiable.

763-464-4925

Nanny needed for 8year old. Mondays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays. Hours vary.

763-482-0191.

frontdesk@moraminn.com NOTICE OF TESTING OF OPTICAL SCAN VOTING SYSTEM INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 332 (MORA) STATE OF MINNESOTA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Independent School District No. 332 (Mora) shall perform a public accuracy test of the optical scan voting system to be used in the District’s May 23, 2017 special election. The test shall be conducted at: Mora High School, 400 Maple Avenue East, Mora, Minnesota, Board Room #238 on Friday, May 12, 2017 at 10 o’clock a.m. Interested individuals are authorized to attend and observe. If you have any questions, please contact Kris McNally at (320) 679-6200.

Dated: February 16, 2017

BY ORDER OF THE SCHOOL BOARD

School District Clerk Independent School District No. 332 (Mora) State of Minnesota

For Sale

MnDOT owned property 1.86 acres of vacant land, located near the intersection of TH 65 and 145th Ave in Brunswick Township, Kanabec County, MN. To be sold by sealed bid on 6/6/2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Waters Edge, 1500 C.R. B2, Roseville, MN 55113.

Bid Form, http://www.dot.state.mn.us/row/ propsales.html Info LandSales.Mn.DOT@state.mn.us

Experienced Shinglers and Laborers Wanted Call Randy at 763-439-4610

RooÀng, Siding & Window LLC

PART-TIME LPN Country Meadows Assisted Living is hiring a PT LPN • PT and On-Call • Set rotating schedule Do more than collect a paycheck!

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401 AUCTION CALENDAR

Dump Truck Driver– CDL license required. $18-20+ hour. Great benefits-health, dental, 401k, uniforms, bonus program, paid holidays. Apply or call today Lino Lakes Blacktop, Inc. 651-786-4378

Saturday, June 3 10 a.m.

Jim & Jeanette Slaikeu auction.

Located at 2104 Joplin St., Mora. Auction conducted by Stromberg Auctioneering, Auctioneers: Les Stromberg, Lic. # 3317; Greg Stromberg, Lic. # 33-37.

Help Wanted.

Sales/Clerical.

Must be computer proficient. 4 days per week with some Saturdays. $12 per hour. Please submit resume in person to Rick's Home Furnishings, 117 S. Union St., Mora. No phone calls please.

SATURDAY, May 6 10:00 a.m.

Bostrom's Farm & Machinery Consignment Auction. Located 3 miles south of Isanti on Hwy 65 to 265th Ave. west ½ mile.

Hay, straw, firewood sold at noon. All types & kinds of farm machinery, tractors, trucks, trailers, skidsteers. Auctioneers: Lyle Bostrom, Lic. #30-29. 612-2706395; Nathan Bostrom, Lic. #30-47.

763-286-6840. www.bostromsauc tions.com

Isle Bakery: Help wanted. Looking for a baker and front staff, experience preferred.

Call Cori, 320-676-0222 or stop in for an application.

Tired of the commute? Atscott Mfg in Pine City is now hiring experienced Setup/Lead CNC Mill (Fanuc & Haas controls). This is a day shift position 6:30-3:00 PM with pay up to $20/ hr and excellent benefits after 60 days. Please inquire or send resume to: jobs@atscott.com.

201 DAY CARE Deb's Tiny Tots experience. Infant thru school ages.

Certified CPR/First Aid. Braham.

763-333-4990.

301 FARM MISC. MISC. Wanted: Paying cash for barn bulk milk tanks, any size.

Call Sauk Centre, 480-313-8460.

355 HOUSEHOLD For Sale: 2 sinks, beauty/barber. 1 full bed. 320-679-4176.

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

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

361 LAWN & GARDEN Fully decomposed, composted cow manure. $150 for 4-yard load.

Free local delivery.

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362 MISC. Looking for that perfect gift for an anniversary or birthday?

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Wanted: Someone to transcribe my handwritten travel journals.

Martin Carlson, 320-679-2646.

404 GARAGE SALES FREE– Participants looking for a place to sep-up during the CITY WIDE SALES are welcome at the North end parking lot of the Pine City American Legion.

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404 GARAGE SALES HUGE SALE 419 Clark St., Mora Thursday, May 4 8am-6pm Friday, May 5 8am-6pm Saturday, May 6 8am-5pm Sunday, May 7 8am-12pm Tons of baby girl clothes sz. 0-3T, women’s name brand sz. M-XL and men’s sz.

L-XL. Maternity and nursing, toys, household, antiques, too much to list.

Sims/Fleming Mission Fundraiser garage sale. May 4-6.

Thursday-Friday 9-5; Saturday bag sale 912. Craft supplies, books, household, XL clothes. Anderson Street in Park, Ogilvie.

Multi-fam. 5/5-5/6, 7-5. Donations for charity, no prices.

320 Riverside St., Mora Multi-Family Sale: 5/4-5/6, 5-11-5/13, 5/18-5/20. Furniture, household items, clothing, snowblower, trailer, gun safe and more, 8-5. 2142 270th Ave., Mora.

Crop Production Services is looking for

Seasonal Tender Truck Drivers with Class B license.

Apply in person

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

451 RENTALS COMMERCIAL Meadowbrook 1 & 2 BDRM apartments- Mora, starting at $635 + electric. Available immediately. No smoking, no pets.

Contact Denny, 507-269-7639.

Part Time Work - Cleaning Specialist, Mora, MN

Year-round lake home for rent, available May 1. 3 BDRM, 2 BA. Huge yard, quiet road, garden area, double garage with attached heated workshop, private. Spacious layout and many great features. A must see. References required. Call Amanda at 763-260-0893.

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All on one level, 55-plus, lawn care and snow removal included, 1/2 acre yard.

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Monday-Friday 4:30pm-9:30pm, $10.50 and up Must pass background check, drug test & E-verify.

10 Car Transport Driver Majestic Transport

• Experienced Truck Drivers Wanted • Local & Long Haul • Must Have Class A License • Car Hauling Experience Preferred • Clean Driving Record • Home Weekly/Paid Weekly • Benefits/Paid Vacation

To apply please email resume or work history to jsaavedra@fbgservices.com

IF YOU ARE IN IMMINENT DANGER: Call 911 If you are being abused you can…

• stay in the relationship.

• file a police report.

• seek an Order for Protection which is a temporary restraining order that gives you legal protection from your abuser.

• attend support groups with persons who are in a similar situation.

• seek temporary safety with friends, relatives or in a safe home/shelter.

A-frame cabin on 5 acres, $54,300 320-679-0786.

Mora, 2-Bedroom New Home

Please call or email the office for more information or an application: 763-757-3703 majestictransport@hotmail.com

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Scandia House Assisted Living of Pine City

Federated Co-ops, Inc. is looking for a Parts & Service Counter Sales person at our Mora Auto Shop/Small Engine Service Center. Responsibilities include greeting and offering customer assistance, answer phones, schedule service and repair orders, clean and stock shelves, order parts and perform opening and closing procedures when required.

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NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 332 (MORA) STATE OF MINNESOTA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special election has been called and will be held in and for Independent School District No. 332 (Mora), State of Minnesota, on Tuesday, May 23, 2017, for the purpose of voting on the following question: School District Question 1 Approval of School District Bond Issue Shall the school board of Independent School District Yes No. 332 (Mora) be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $52,200,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and No betterment of school sites and facilities, including the construction and equipping of a new secondary school facility and auditorium at the Trailview site; the completion of site work, parking improvements, utilities and the construction, improvement and relocation of athletic facilities at the Trailview site; and the demolition or sale of the existing high school site and facility?

BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE. The combined polling place for this election and the precincts served by that polling place will be as follows: COMBINED POLLING PLACE: Mora Civic Center 701 Union Street South Mora, MN 55051 This polling place serves all territory in Independent School District No. 332 located in the City of Mora; the City of Quamba; and Ann Lake, Arthur, Brunswick, Comfort, Ford, Grass Lake, Hillman, Kanabec, Knife Lake, Peace, Pomroy and Whited Townships, all in Kanabec County, Minnesota; and Maple Ridge Township in Isanti County, Minnesota.

Any eligible voter residing in the school district may vote at said election at the combined polling place designated above for the precinct in which he or she resides. The polls for said election will be opened at 7:00 o’clock a.m. and will close at 8:00 o’clock p.m. on the date of said election.

A voter must be registered to vote to be eligible to vote in this election. An unregistered individual may register to vote at the polling place on election day.

Dated: February 16, 2017.

BY ORDER OF THE SCHOOL BOARD

363 MUSIC Seybold Player Piano with 48 rolls of music, has been in storage. $100. Tammy @ 651-772-2037

451 RENTALS COMMERCIAL

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School District Clerk Independent School District No. 332 (Mora) State of Minnesota

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Winners announced from Expo Two winners from the 2017 East Central Business & Community Expo that was held on April 21 and 22, at the Grand Event Center are pictured. Gary Hushagen won $25 in Chamber Cash for Finding the Gnome and Dean Dickinson, right, won $125 in Chamber Cash for giving to the food pantries. Congratulations on the drawings - Dean and Gary. The Mora and Ogilvie food pantries were able to stock their shelves thanks to generous contributions at the Expo.

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A spring day of family fun hosted by Ogilvie Early Childhood Family Education Saturday, April 22, area families ďŹ lled Ogilvieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parking lot and commons area for the Early Childhood annual Vehicle Fair and Garage Sale. Sponsored by Ogilvie Early Childhood Family Education participants had over 25 awesome vehicles to explore, an abundance of shopping opportunities (both garage sale and vendor items), delicious food and a beautiful spring day to spend with family and friends. A huge thank you goes to all the men and women who brought in vehicles for families to explore and learn about. To learn more about Ogilvie Early Childhood, visit Ogilvieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website: www.ogilvie.k12.mn.us.

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Eastwood residents gifted paintings For the second year in a row, painter Doug Johanson gave away 15 of his pictures to the residents at Eastwood Senior Living.

The residents put their names in a hat and as their names are drawn, they could pick the painting of choice. Pictured left to right: Pat Stock, Adeline Norberg, Doug Johanson and Merriel Vogt.

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Sam Olson, age 10, took his first turkey on April 23, 2017, north of Mora.

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