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Budgets, levies ﬁnalized this month BY KIRSTEN FAURIE EDITOR@MORAMINN.COM

Local governments are making final 2017 budget decisions and setting tax levies that will determine (in part) what citizens are to pay in property taxes. Upcoming Truth-In-Taxation meetings will allow for citizens to provide local leaders input on their levies and how they propose to spend tax dollars. These governments set preliminary/proposed tax levies earlier this fall, now each government unit must approve their final levy before Dec. 31. The final levy can be less than the proposed levy, but not more. Statewide, cities have averaged a proposed 6.2 percent levy increase; counties 4.2 percent; townships 2 percent; schools 2.8 percent.

1 dead in head on collision STAFF REPORT NEWS@MORAMINN.COM

One man is dead and another seriously injured following a head on collision on Highway 23 near Brook Park at approximately 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 21. According to the incident report by the Minnesota State Patrol, Dermont Wester, 20, of Cohasset was driving a Saturn SL2 west on Highway 23 when he drove into oncoming traffic. The Saturn collided head on with a Buick Park Avenue driven by John Moller, 60, of Milaca. Moller was pronounced dead at the scene. Wester was airlifted to North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale with serious injuries. Alcohol is not suspected as a factor in the accident.

ACCIDENTS SURGE DURING WINTER STORMS While the roads were clear when this fatal accident occurred, the first snow storms of the year heralded in a slew of traffic accidents. During the first snow storm of the year (Nov. 17 and 18) the Minnesota State Patrol reported 76 crashes and 235 vehicle spin outs/vehicles off the road for the northeast region. The Minnesota Department of Transportation encourages drivers to plan ahead and check road conditions before they travel. “Our snowplow operators are out there cleaning off the roads and trying to make it a safe holiday for everyone,” said Commissioner Charlie Zelle. MnDOT urges drivers to use the 511 traveler information system website and phone app to plan their travel. The system provides road and winter driving conditions for the en-

tire state and links to National Weather Service information. The system is available at www.511mn.org or by dialing 511. Motorists can also download the free 511 app on their smartphones and other mobile devices. For safe winter driving, MnDOT asks motorists to take responsibility to: • Avoid distractions; stay off cell phones and mobile devices. • Don’t crowd the plow. Stay back at least five car lengths, and preferably 10, from the snow plow. • Obey the law by turning on headlights and wearing seat belts. • Turn off cruise control. Make sure vehicles are in good operating condition for winter driving. Allow extra travel time and always be prepared when traveling during winter weather.

CITY OF MORA Budget Hearing: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6 2016 levy: $660,514 2017 proposed levy: $723,292 Percent increase: 9.5%

CITY OF OGILVIE Budget discussion*: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21 2016 levy: $67,740 2017 proposed levy: $101,740 Percent increase: 50.2% *The city of Ogilvie does not have a population large enough to mandate a TruthIn-Taxation meeting, but the budget will appear on their regular agenda.

KANABEC COUNTY Budget Hearing: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7 2016 levy: $10,652,061 2017 proposed levy: $11,044,529 Percent increase: 3.68%

OGILVIE SCHOOL DISTRICT Budget Hearing: 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 19 2016 levy: $995,195 2017 proposed levy: $1,113,828 Percent increase: 11.92%

MORA SCHOOL DISTRICT Budget Hearing: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15 2016 levy: $2,517,766 2017 proposed levy: $2,785,491 Percent increase: 10.6%

Kirsten Faurie is the editor of the Kanabec County Times.

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White, fluffy, beautiful, deadly Snow plows were busy the morning of Wednesday, Nov. 23, clearing snow that had accumulated on the roads overnight. Now long since melted, the season’s first snows usually bring with them a flurry of car accidents or cars sliding into the ditch as drivers re-learn how to drive during winter.

Telander to open new bar, restaurant BY SCOTT MCKINNEY NEWS@MORAMINN.COM

Over a year after the closing of a downtown Mora mainstay, a lifelong resident is using his bar and restaurant management experience to launch a dining establishment there. Kevin Telander is readying Kev’s Depot, a new restaurant and bar. Kev’s Depot will open in mid-December in the former Bowe’s Restaurant and NEWS 320-679-2661 editor@moraminn.com

Bar at 118 Railroad Avenue Northeast. Bowe’s closed its doors in late October 2015. “It was time to take a little bit of a risk,” said Kevin. “I’ve been in the business for 15 years: first at Spring Brook Golf Course and later at the Crystal Bar and Grill. That worked out well for our family, as I was able to be home with our children in the daytime. Now with them off to school, we can shift a little bit to me

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working more during the daytime.” The restaurant is in excellent shape for reopening, Kevin said. “We haven’t needed to do much structurally to it. We’ve painted the walls a brighter color, and will install a couple of windows to bring in more light. The kitchen and everything in the back are in good shape; we only needed to SEE KEV’S DEPOT, PAGE 6

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Kevin Telander and his wife, Kati, will be reopening the former Bowe’s Restaurant in downtown Mora as Kev’s Depot.

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KANABEC COUNTY COURT REPORT The following charges were filed in Kanabec County Court on Nov. 23 - 28, 2016. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Daniel James Robyn (DOB12/6/1989) of Bemidji was charged on Nov. 23, with one count of criminal sexual conduct (occurred April 1, 2016). Daniel Lee McFarlane (DOB7/15/1968) of Braham was charged on Nov. 28, with one count of misdemeanor domestic assault - committing an act to cause fear of immediate bodily harm or death, one count of misdemeanor domestic assault - intentionally inflicting/attempting to inflict bodily harm. Sean Neil Harp (DOB7/12/1990) of Ogilvie was charged on Nov. 28, with one count of fourth-degree DWI - operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, one count of DWI - operating a motor vehicle with alcohol concentration 0.08 within two hours and one count of possession of open bottle. Trisha April Porter (DOB9/23/1981) of Mora was charged on Nov. 28, with one count of theft - taking/using/transferring movable property without consent.

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Stop for pedestrians in crosswalks Winter is soon upon us, the days are getting shorter and often darker and evening falls earlier. Sometimes drivers fail to remove snow from their windshields or allow them to fog up, driving with less vision than perhaps in summer. Under all of these circumstances drivers still need to be aware of pedestrians and follow the law regarding yielding to them. It seems in our state there is far less compliance by vehicle drivers with laws intended to protect pedestrians than in other states. past It’s In Your From experience, I Court conclude that in California Judge and New York, Stephen Halsey among others, either enforcement is stricter than in Minnesota, or drivers simply have more courtesy and respect for pedestrians than in our state. I am going to provide a brief refresher on pedestrian laws: Where traffic control signals are not in place or in operation, a driver must stop for a pedestrian crossing within a marked crosswalk or at an intersection with no marked crosswalk. A vehicle that is stopped at a crosswalk can proceed once the pedestrian has completely crossed the lane in front of the stopped vehicle. When a vehicle is stopped at an intersection to allow pedestrians to cross the roadway, drivers of other vehicles approaching from the rear must not pass the other vehicle. It is unlawful for the driver of a motor vehicle to proceed through a group of school chil-

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Mora students walked to school, using crosswalks when they were available, during national Walk to School day on Oct. 7, 2015.

dren crossing a street or highway, or past a member of a school safety patrol or adult crossing guard who is directing children across the roadway and who is holding an official signal in the stop position. ©Copyright 2012 Minnesota Safety Council. Some of you may have stood at the curb in a marked crosswalk and received the universal sign of derision (middle finger) or honking and shouts of profanity from a driver. It is unfortunate that many drivers seem to think that their mission to get to their destination is so much more important than any mere pedestrian. The day that I write this I stood at a recently-paint-

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ed crosswalk in downtown Buffalo and watched as three cars in a row zoomed by me at about 40 mph and failed to stop. Likewise, jaywalkers and bikers who ignore traffic laws put themselves at risk and incur the consternation of drivers. For all of us who share the roads and sidewalks, we should consider and take to heart the messages that MnDOT and others have been broadcasting which discourage aggressive driving, as well as texting while driving. In doing so, we can all contribute to safer highways and byways, thereby lessening the frequency of tragedy on Minnesota streets and roads.

You can also avoid a traffic citation that will cost you a minimum of $110. I prefer not to see you in court. Submitted by Judge Steve Halsey, Wright County District Court, chambered in Buffalo. Judge Halsey is the host of “The District Court Show” on local cable TV public access channels throughout the Tenth Judicial District. Excerpts can be viewed at WWW.QCTV.org. Go to Community and click “The District Court Show.” Judge Halsey may also be heard on “Legal Happenings” on KRWC 1360 AM (Buffalo) on Saturdays at 12:30 p.m.

What is the law regarding snowy or frosted car windows? Question: I noticed a car, the other day with the windows so frosted up that the driver had to roll down a window to check for cars coming from the side. What is the law on frosted windows and snow on a vehicle when it is being driven? Answer: There is a law in Minnesota that says no person shall drive any motor vehicle Ask a with the windshield or front side windows covTrooper ered with steam or frost to such an extent as to Sgt. Neil prevent proper vision. Dickenson While the statute does not mention the rear windows, I highly recommend that all windows be cleared. Many people remove the snow from the windows but leave it piled high on the engine hood. If all the snow is not removed, when a

vehicle reaches highway speeds some snow can be blown from the vehicle and sucked into the fresh air intake area of your car. (Normally located near the bottom of the front windshield) This can result in an instant moisture fog up on the inside of your windows and windshield. Try to make sure you get all the snow/ice removed from your vehicle. This will increase your visibility and it could help you avoid a crash. Defrost, scrape and clear all the windows on your vehicle prior to driving, so you can see from all angles. Remember to slow down when the road conditions become poor as your stopping distance can be greatly increased. For questions concerning traffic related laws or issues in Minnesota, send questions to Sgt. Neil Dickenson – Minnesota State Patrol at 1131 Mesaba Ave, Duluth, MN 55811. (Follow him on Twitter @ MSPPIO_NE or reach him at neil.dickenson@state.mn.us).

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THIS WEEK:

Toddler Storytime

THURSDAY 12/1

The Mora Public Library invites children ages 18 months to 3 years to come at 11 a.m. for storytime led by ECFE. Introduce your children to the library and books. The program will consist of stories, fingerplays and more. For more information call 320679-2642.

Medicare Open Enrollment Medicare Open Enrollment began Oct. 15 and continues until Dec. 7. Senior LinkAge Line staff are available to provide insurance counseling at Eastwood Life Enrichment Center in Mora from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Call 800-333-2433 to schedule an appointment.

‘Caught in the Lye’ Book Signing Author of “Caught in the Lye” Marilyn McGriff will be at the Braham Event Center Library for a book signing from 3 - 5 p.m. Coffee and treats will be provided.

DEC. 2 FirstLight Auxiliary Gift and Bake Sale FirstLight Auxiliary will have their gift and bake sale at the hospital from 7 a.m. until gone. Books Are Fun will be from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Holiday Fair The public is invited to St. Mary’s Parish Center in Mora for the annual Holiday Fair. There will be homemade rolls and coffee available from 8 to 10:30 a.m. From 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. a chicken salad luncheon will be served. In the lower level of the Parish Center check out the giant bake sale, wreaths and swags and poinsettias, craft tables, a silent auction and St. Martha’s Mission Circle quilt. Also available to buy will be fair trade coffee, tea, cocoa, spices, soups and oils. Or choose an alternative gift to: Soup for the Soul, Mora Food Pantry, St. Clare’s, The Refuge, A Place for You and Heifer International.

Cookies Galore and More Ogilvie United Methodist women invite the public to their craft, cookie and bake sale at the church from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Homemade lefse will be sold fresh from 7 to 10 a.m. Come shop the selection of Christmas cookies. Free coffee, apple cider and samples will also be provided.

Artist Reception Family Pathways Aging Services was awarded a grant from East Central Regional Arts Council to utilize three local artists to provide quality artistic experiences for older adults. The public is invited to a special Artist Reception from 5 - 7 p.m. at the Cambridge Center for the Arts located at 140 Buchanan Street. An art show will be held at the Center from Dec. 2, 2016 to Jan. 7, 2017 on Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to noon, Thursdays from 1 - 4 p.m. and on Saturdays from 1 - 4 p.m.

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Holiday trains on display at Kanabec History Center The Kanabec History Center will feature local train enthusiast Randy Koch on Dec. 2, 3, 4, 10 and 11. See more details listed below.

Christmas Event. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be in the fire-warmed caboose. There will also be hot apple cider, Christmas cookies and pop available for purchase in the banquet room. In addition to the train display there will be photo backdrops families can use for a photo shot ($1/family). On Friday, Randy will run his 50s trains from 6 - 9 p.m. (minimal fee will be charged). The event will also be open on Saturday and Sunday from 1 - 5 p.m. The annual Christmas Cookie Plate Fundraiser will also be ongoing during event times and during regular Center times, Tuesday - Friday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. until Dec. 11 or until gone.

DEC. 3 Breakfast with Santa Come have breakfast with Santa at the fire station in Mora from 7 a.m. to noon. Pancakes and sausages will be served and then have a picture taken with Santa (bring your own camera). A freewill offering will be accepted. Kids I.D. (fingerprints) will be sponsored by Masonic Lodge 223. This event is sponsored by the Mora Area Fire Department Relief Association.

Tim Hadler & Catrina Campbell Concert Tim Hadler and Catrina Campbell will perform a benefit concert for Gumi Camp USA at the Braham Event Center from 2 - 5 p.m. No admission will be charged but a freewill offering will be accepted. A silent auction will be held to benefit Gumi Camp USA, a healing retreat for veterans.

DEC. 5 Fare For All Deadline The last day to order the December Fare For All is today for distribution on Dec. 7 at Trio Community Center (111 Maple Ave.) from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Orders will be taken at Emma’s Pizza (ask for Jackie), Lakes and Pines CAC and Seven County Senior Federation (ask for Shannon). To use an EBT card call 800-582-4291 and let them know you will pick up at the Mora location.

DEC. 6 Christmas Tea

Holiday Boutique

Grace Lutheran Church of Mora invites women of the community to come share an evening of song, story and tea in preparation for the Christmas season at 7 p.m.

Ogilvie Community Ed will be holding a free Christmas shopping event at the Ogilvie School from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be artful, elegant and unique holiday gifts available. Vendors wanted (a fee is charged). For more information call 320-2725003.

Area senior citizens are invited to the Ogilvie Civic Center at 2:30 p.m. for an afternoon with tea, dessert, friends and a story to enlighten the holiday season. The event is free and open to the public and is sponsored by Ogil-

Celebrate an Old-Fashioned Christmas Come to the Ogilvie Museum at 7 p.m. and enjoy an old-fashioned Christmas. String popcorn to decorate a tree, have old-fashioned treats and sing Christmas songs with Gary Story and group.

DEC. 4

Christmas Toy Train Display

Christmas Sing

The Kanabec History Center will be featuring local toy train enthusiast Randy Koch as part of the Great Northern Railway

The public is invited to First Presbyterian Church in Mora (551 S. Wood St.) for a Christmas Sing at 3 p.m.

A Christmas Tea

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

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vie Community Ed. For more information call 320-272-5003.

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

DEC. 7

SATURDAY 12/3

Red Cross Blood Drive The Red Cross blood mobile will be at Ogilvie High School from noon to 6 p.m. Blood of all types is needed. Visit redcrossblood.org or call 800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767) to make an appointment.

Luteﬁsk & Swedish Meatballs Mora Masonic Lodge 223 (800 S. Union St.) will be serving lutefisk and meatballs from 4 - 7 p.m.

DEC. 10 White Christmas Santa Day The Braham Event Center will be open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a variety of holiday options available. From 9 a.m. to noon “Dad’s Belgian Waffle Brunch” will be served. Children 5 and under eat free with an adult purchase. There will also be Santa’s Gift Shoppe with something for everyone and helpers available to help children wrap gifts. Elves’ Workshop will be open with children’s activities and photos with Santa will be available with a food shelf donation (or $1 donation). Mrs. Claus will have a bake sale, there will be holiday music and caroling, a live manger scene and more. Send your event items to: notices@moraminn.com. Events are not guaranteed publication and are subject to editing.

CORRECTIONS: • In the Nov. 3, issue of the Times, the photo headed “Training burn presents very real challenges” on Page 2 incorrectly spelled the name of the family that donated the home to be burned as “Peirson” instead of “Persson.” •In the Nov. 17, issue of the Times, the teaser headline at the top of Page One incorrectly lists swimmer Jenna Willams’ race as the breaststroke, when she actually competed in the backstroke. •In the Nov. 17, issue of the Times, “Fire locations” list next to the map of wildfires on Page 12 incorrectly lists the first three fires as occurring in Knife Lake Township when they actually occurred in Arthur Township. The Kanabec County Times apologizes for these errors. The Times is committed to accuracy. If you have a correction or clarification, contact the editor either by phone at 320-2255128 or via email at editor@moraminn.com.

VFW Pancake Breakfast: 7 - 11 a.m., Braham Event Center

SUNDAY 12/4 MONDAY 12/5 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 Blue Star Moms: 6:30 p.m., Pine City VFW 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 Monday Morning Art Group: 11 a.m. - 1:30 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 12/6 Cancer Support Group: 2 p.m., FirstLight Health System, Mora SACK: 8-10 a.m., Kanabec County Jail training room TOPS: 5:30 - 6:45 p.m., Mora United Methodist 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 12/7 The Kanabec County Times is committed to accuracy. If you have a correction or clarification, contact the editor either by phone at (320) 225-5128 or via email at editor@moraminn.com.

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Shopping small comes with added value One of my favorite things to do this time of year is to get people gifts. I love shopping for others as long as I can find them something unique that they didn’t have on their Christmas lists or perhaps something that they would want but would never buy for themselves. Every year I go to the Holly Fair and stock up on items I know will be great gifts: Mittens made from old sweaters, handmade scarves, dishtowels embroidered with a Dala horse, Editor jewelry, soaps, etc. Don’t tell anyone, but I once Kirsten Faurie gave one of my in-laws a gift I purchased at the Holly Fair and she thought I had made it myself. I didn’t correct her. The best way to find these special, unique gifts is to shop small. On Small Business Saturday Nov. 26, I had the pleasure of wandering into several stores I had never been in before and finding unique treasures. I understand that sometimes shopping at small local businesses can feel like you are paying more. But remember, you are getting more, too. Money that is spent locally, stays local. It supports creating jobs in our community. Plus, small businesses reinvest in our community — if you ever attend a benefit or see photos of donations being made in the paper, you will notice it is the local businesses that so strongly support local causes. Many of us may struggle to make all of our purchases small and local, but just because you can’t make every purchase at a small and/or local business doesn’t mean it isn’t worth it to at least make some of your purchases locally. This year I challenge our community to look to their downtown shops to buy at least one gift that will be given this season. Kirsten Faurie is the editor of the Kanabec County Times.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Thanks friendly Mora To the Editor: I pass through Mora regularly during the autumn as I travel from St. Cloud to N.E. Pine County. I sometimes stop for fuel, beverages, food and the like. Everyone is always friendly and helpful. This past Saturday further proved the friendliness and helpfulness of your community. As I passed through my trailer had two flat tires. I pulled into a station off TH23 to examine the damaged tires. As I wondered about my predicament, a sheriff’s deputy with “City of Mora” on the squad car pulled up alongside me. He greeted me while I asked, “did someone call in and say there was some idiot driving down the highway with two flat tires?” He replied, “Something like that” with a smile. The friendly deputy contacted his dispatch center who then contacted A-1 Towing. The nice gentleman and his young son from A-1 Towing were there to pick-up my trailer in a few minutes. For a fair

cost, the trailer was taken up the road to Glen’s Tire that was closing in ½ hour. I suggested that I could leave my trailer so the tires could be replaced. The reply to me was, “no, we’re about to close but we’ll get you on the road in a few minutes. About 15 minutes later, for a fair cost, I was on the road with two new tires. Thank you to all involved (including the people that called 911) that saved my weekend trip from disaster. I was only delayed an hour for what elsewhere might have been overnight or longer. I’ll be stopping in Mora more in the future. Michael Williams St. Cloud

Flood relief appreciated To the Editor: To the Kanabec County Flood Relief Benefit Community: Thank you to all that were involved in making this happen. I would like to give my deepest heartfelt gratitude for the gift of money. I couldn’t believe the mail I received

from you. I was so shocked. I fell to the ground crying. Words cannot express how much I appreciate what everyone involved has done in making this happen for me and my family to get our home back together. I couldn’t have done it without your help. I can’t wait to start rebuilding. Thank you all from the bottom of my soul for making this happen. I feel so proud to live in a community like ours that bands together to support one another. Bless you all.

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Red Kettle donations stay in county

In August a wave of new donated school supplies swept into five drop-off locations throughout the county, a team of volunteers filled requests from parents for help with grade-specific needs, and by the start of school, 230 new, filled backpacks were in the hands of Mora SEE LETTERS, PAGE 5

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Unnecessary medical tests prey on seniors

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and Ogilvie district students. Behind it all was the quiet work of the Kanabec County service unit of The Salvation Army, whose entire purpose is to identify needs throughout the year and meet them, from emergency response (floods, fires) to helping during shortterm mini-crises with vouchers for gasoline or groceries. We touch a lot of lives because we have funds raised through our Red Kettle campaign. As Christmas approaches, shopping locally and giving locally go hand in hand. This month, bells and kettles will be out around Kanabec County at key locations. When you hear a bell ringing, remind yourself that the change in your pocket adds up big and it always stays within the county collected. So when you see a red kettle out in front of Coborn’s Superstore or Shopko Hometown in Mora, you can be sure that all cash or checks dropped in helps us reach our $7,500 local goal for 2016. If you’d rather swipe a card this season, then make a purchase at the Crystal Bar & Grill or The Fish House Coffee Shop in Mora. At either location you can now choose to “round up” your tab by a dollar (or more) to help the local Red Kettle campaign. Have more time than money? Try ringing a bell at a well-trafficked kettle location for us this season. It’s both fun and effective and anyone is welcome. Pick your favorite day, time and location and we’ll supply the bell, kettle and encouragement. You provide the smile and collect the goodwill. Call or text Rosemary Black on her cell 612-3901235 to be part of the volunteer team on our bell-ringing schedule. ‘Tis the season: ringing a bell at a red kettle is the most traditional way to remind others to be generous. Thank you for your gift of time or money, and thanks to all the community members and business partners who are making a difference. Lisa Krahn Serving as chair of the Kanabec County service unit of The Salvation Army

TERRY JOHNSON, MD GUEST COLUMNIST

A flyer that recently appeared in the Kanabec County Times was advertising for a screening program that started with: “We can help you” and then in larger letters: “Stay Stroke Free.” I know this statement is going to appear after this event takes place, but I’m hopeful people will read it and remember for next time. The organization behind this is offering four different ultrasound screenings and an EKG test to screen for atrial fibrillation. I am recommending that people not do these tests for several reasons. Let’s start with the fine print of their notice. They say that they do not participate in Medicare or other insurance programs which means you pay cash for the whole thing. The reason insurance companies do not pay for them is that they know these tests are not indicated in most circumstances. In addition, they have a disclaimer there that says they can’t prevent all strokes. Also, they refer people to their providers with the test results. I’m going to quote the United States Preventive Services

Task Force (USPSTF) a lot in the next few paragraphs so I should tell you who they are. They are a group of mostly physicians who have expertise in analyzing research to help practicing physicians decide how to screen for disease. Let’s start with carotid artery screening. The USPSTF says: “The USPSTF recommends against screening for asymptomatic carotid artery stenosis in the general adult population. There is moderate or high certainty that the service has no net benefit or that the harms outweigh the benefits.” Enough said. Another screening test they offer is for abdominal aortic aneurysm. The USPSTF recommends that screening be done based on age, gender and history of smoking. They do recommend screening certain populations, but in these people, the screening should be covered by insurance. The company offering these screenings doesn’t want you to know this because they want everyone to be screened by them to make more profit. A third test they offer is for peripheral vascular disease (PVD). The USPSTF says there is insufficient evidence to

‘The biggest reason I do not recommend any of these screening tests is that they prey on seniors by making them afraid with their ads.’ recommend screening or not screening for PVD. Another test they offer is for osteoporosis using an ultrasound screening of the heel. First off, it’s pretty rare that people break their heel. Secondly the USPSTF recommends screening based on risk and this needs to be figured out by a doctor, physician’s assistant or nurse practitioner. The USPSTF also says that standards for treating and following osteoporosis are based on DEXA testing and there is no way to compare the ultrasound of the heel with the DEXA. It’s like apples and oranges. The other test they screen for with this group is for atrial fibrillation. It turns out the USPSTF is currently looking at that very topic and guide-

lines will be released soon. For now there are no recommendations to do this screening. In addition to the above, most of the companies that offer these community screenings are for-profit companies. The machines are often owned by the doctors reading the tests and therefore profit by having more of them done. The biggest reason I do not recommend any of these screening tests is that they prey on seniors by making them afraid with their ads. If you have already done this screening and your tests were OK, you are out some money for no reason. If you have had the screening and you have abnormalities, they will tell you to see your provider to discuss them and then you will end up getting the appropriate tests. If you haven’t done these screenings yet, why not save the money and go to your provider right off the bat. Your doctor, nurse practitioner or physician’s assistant knows you best and will help you figure out what screening tests are appropriate for you. By the way, I work in emergency medicine, so I don’t have a stake in this. I’m just trying to save some good people some money.

Dining out doesn’t have to be unhealthy BY AMANDA NASS NEWS@MORAMINN.COM

According to USA Today, restaurant sales in November and December have been on the rise since 2010. With an increase in eating out, usually comes an increase in eating too many calories. So, what do we do to counter act this issue? 1. Check for how food is prepared. The menu will often tell you how the food was prepared or you can always ask the waiter/waitress. You want to look for foods that have been grilled, baked, boiled, roasted or steamed instead of fried, crispy, creamy or sautéed. 2. Try to choose lean meat options. The lean meats to order include, chicken, turkey and seafood. You can also trim the visible fat off, especially if you do order the red meat to make it a little healthier.

3. Take some food home. Most restaurants serve large portions and instead of cleaning your plate, you can always take some home as another meal. 4. Choose items marked “healthy.” Many restaurants have items visually marked as “healthy” because it has become increasingly trendy to eat healthier now. These items can be very tasty, while also being healthier options for you. 5. Avoid ordering the “extras.” Ordering extras, such as sugary beverages, desserts or appetizers will also increase the number of calories consumed, so be aware. If you do order extras, just be selective in what you choose, try to keep a good balance with your meal and share with others. 6. Ask for dressings on the side. Some meals come with sauces

such as gravies and salad dressings, which can add to our calorie amount without you even realizing it. By asking for them on the side gives you the power to control the amount you use. 7. Ask for smaller portion or share. Some restaurants have half orders available or you can even order off the kids’ menu and these portions can usually leave you feeling satisfied instead of uncomfortably full. With these tips, you can still enjoy going out to eat, but you can also feel better about the food you are ordering and eating. Next time you find yourself reading a menu, remember these seven tips and consider them while choosing what to eat. For more information on this topic, you can visit the American Heart Association website under dining out or Choose MyPlate.gov. Amanda Nass is a 2011 Mora High School graduate and UW-Stout Dietetic student.

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rearrange a few things. And the banquet area is just as the previous owners left it.” While Kevin plans to host special events in the banquet area, he has set his priorities on the main dining area. “We’ll concentrate on opening the bar and restaurant first, and then ease into hosting banquets and events,” he said. “We know it’s important to do things really well, to set ourselves apart with good service and good food. We’ll focus on a smaller menu, concentrating on preparing 30 to 40 items really well. We’ll serve a couple of different sandwiches that people won’t be able to get anywhere else. We’re installing a bigger tap system, so that we can offer twenty different draft beers.” Kevin and his wife Kati met while they worked together at the Crystal.

Kati Telander She intends to help out at Kev’s Depot. “I think people are looking for a different option,” she said, “people my age, and my parents’ age. It’ll be a place to host events. And we welcome our local veterans to come in.” Kevin is optimistic about his new venture. “I was born here, and lived here all my life,” he said. “Most people know my last name, and everyone knows this place. We’ve planned Kev’s Depot to be family-friendly; we want the place to be appealing to all and offer as much entertainment as we can.” Scott McKinney is a contributing writer for the Kanabec County Times.

In 2014, 17.6 million Americans were victims of identity theft, including an increasing number of tax-related theft. In 2015, 781 recorded data breaches exposed 169,068,506 records. ID theft occurs when a person uses someone else’s information for fraud. Taking steps to protect your identity can reduce your risk Your Legal of becoming a victim. Rights

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You may ask each credit bureau to place a “fraud alert” in your file to require creditors to contact you before a new account is opened in your name. You may contact the credit bureaus to place a fraud alert in your file as follows: Equifax: 1-800-525-6285 -TransUnion: 1-800-680-7289 -- Experian: 1-888-397-3742 Shred and delete sensitive documents: Before you dispose of documents that contain sensitive information (credit card or bank statements, etc.), shred them. You can opt out of prescreened credit card offers online at www. optoutprescreen.com or by calling 1-888-567-8688. When disposing of electronic devices, make sure they are wiped clean of any personal information that may be stored on them. Secure electronic devices and online accounts: Hackers try to get at people’s information by accessing it directly from their devices or from websites. Make sure your devices have security software, such as a firewall and anti-virus protection that is up-to-date. Create strong, unique passwords for your devices and online accounts and log off when you are done. Encrypt and password protect your home Wi-Fi, and avoid using public Wi-Fi to access accounts or make online purchases.

Utilities campaign to protect consumers from scams Gas and electric utility companies across the United States and Canada, as well as the Better Business Bureau of Minnesota (BBB), are joining forces to protect customers from long-running scams targeting customers of utility service providers. Reports of phone, email billing and door-to-door scams are back again and represent thousands of dollars lost by customer victims. “These schemes often ramp up with the change in seasons,” said Dana Badgerow, president and CEO of the BBB of Minnesota and North Dakota. “Like most scams, it plays on peoples’ fears and has proven to be quite effective, unfortunately.” During the phone scam, a customer receives a phone call from an individual who falsely claims to be a utility representative. The scammer warns that the utility will disconnect the customer’s electric or natural gas service if the customer fails to make a payment, usually within a short timeframe. Scammers have even duplicated utilities’ telephone messages and automated response systems so when customers call phone numbers provided by the scammer it sounds legitimate. Some of these scammers also use caller ID spoofing to replicate utilities’ customer service numbers. The campaign encourages the public to share these messages to help guard against scam activity. Some Minnesota utilities experience an increase of more than 30 percent in customer scam attempts when colder temperatures set in. RED FLAGS FOR SCAM ACTIVITY The scammer tells the customer his or her account is past due and service will be disconnected if a large payment isn’t made, usually within less than an hour. The scammer instructs the customer to purchase a pre-paid debit or credit card, widely available at retail stores,

then instructs the customer to call back to supposedly make a payment to the utility.

HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF Utilities never ask or require a customer with a past due account to purchase a prepaid debit card to avoid disconnection. Customers with past due accounts receive an advance disconnection notification by mail, not a single notification one hour before disconnection. Know which utility providers serve you. If you suspect someone is trying to scam you, hang up and call your utility at the phone number listed on your bill and report it to the BBB. Never dial the phone number the scammers provide. Customers who suspect or experience fraud or feel threatened during contact with one of these scams, should contact local authorities. The utility companies of Minnesota and the BBB continue to enhance efforts to educate the public. For the first time, in 2014, Minnesota utilities joined forces with the BBB to launch “Slam the Scam,” a coalition and awareness campaign aimed at warning customers and preventing scams. The coalition is encouraging customers who think they are being targeted by a scammer to simply end the conversation and “slam” down the phone. The Better Business Bureau of Minnesota is closely tracking these types of scams. UUAS is a collaborative effort among the electric, gas, and water utility industries to help prevent utility service fraud through education, awareness, and customer advocacy initiatives. A primary goal of this collective effort is to help customers learn how to identify and avoid utility-related scams. Learn more about the UUAS effort at www.eei.org including further tips and resources to help spot and avoid utility scams.

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A ﬁre on May 7, 2014, burned the entire building.

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While downtown Ogilvie is less another eyesore, the city is also less about $34,000 for the cleanup. Not long after the city of Ogilvie paid to have the site of the former school demolished, Ogilvie again paid to have the site of 209 N. Hill Avenue torn down and ﬁlled in. The building there was purchased by Tim Davis, Central Property Services LLC in January 2014 and he was in the process of renovating it when it burned to the ground on May 7, 2014. The ﬁre left a pit of rubble. Davis transferred the property via quitclaim deed to Jeffry Frovarp in Dec. 2014. Since then, the city of Ogilvie had been pressuring Frovarp to clean up the property by any means necessary. With little progress made, the city of Ogilvie hired Superior Excavating to clear the site, plus attorney fees cost the city approximately $40,000. This cost will be assessed to the property and may be paid back to the city over time via property taxes. The cleanup was completed near the end of October.

Holetz family recognized for work in campground industry

Smithsonian exhibit visits Sandstone

The Minnesota Resort & Campground Association Minnesota Hospitality Hall of Fame award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the development of Minnesota’s resort and campground industry and are deemed “legends” by their peers. The award honors lifetime achievement and exemplary leadership in the industry. This year, two couples were recognized for their contributions to Minnesota’s campground industry including Richard and Ruthann Holetz of Mora. CAMPERVILLE Richard and Ruthann Holetz have owned Camperville Campground just north of Mora for 37 years. Richard had a successful career as an insurance agent while Ruthann became a realtor. They made a home for themselves in Edina and raised four children. In 1979, on their way home from touring vacation condos in the Brainerd area, they took a detour that would shape their lives. Richard had heard of a campground for sale and persuaded Ruthann that they should check it out. Over the next few months, they visited Camperville regularly, envisioning the potential of this campground that had been carved out of the woods 16 years prior. They purchased Camperville in December of 1979. Although the grounds were open all week, most of the revenue in the early years was derived from weekend rentals. Fridays through Sundays was “all hands on deck” for the entire family. Marketing efforts in those days consisted of delivering brochures to every gas station, convenience store and business related to camping within a two-hour drive of Camperville. Richard was also a fixture at the Minneapolis/St. Paul RV, Vacation and Camping Show in Minneapolis with his orange awning display and flashing lights. Over the years, significant improvements were made to the property: building a house, paving the driveway, replacing buildings, erecting a machine

The Minnesota Humanities Center announced the new Smithsonian Institution traveling exhibition, “Water/Ways” opened in Pine County at the Audubon Center of the North Woods in Sandstone on Saturday, Nov. 19. The “Water/Ways” Sandstone Opening Ceremony was held from 3 - 5 p.m. on Nov. 19 at the Audubon Center. “Water/Ways” is a traveling exhibit that focuses on the relationships between people and water, how water connects story, history, faith, ethics, the arts and science, all through the community. Minnesota is one of only five states chosen to launch this exhibit.

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Ruthann and Richard Holetz were recognized with the 2016 Minnesota Hospitality Hall of Fame award for their work at Camperville.

shed to store maintenance equipment and planting many, many trees. All of this was accomplished while maintaining their respective careers in financial services and real estate. Richard resigned from his “day job” in 2006; Ruthann continues to help families buy and sell homes in the Twin Cities with Edina Realty, where she has worked for 46 years. Richard served on the board for the Minnesota Association of Campground Operators and was instrumental in bringing about a merger with the Minnesota Resort Association in 1996. In 2002, he was the first Minnesota Resort & Campground Association president who came specifically from the campground side. Today, Camperville is a seasonal-only campground. Daughters Kris and Cathy and their families work in the store and organize activities. Sons Rich and Michael help out occasionally, as do Richard and Ruthann’s nine grandchildren. The family is also grateful to have reliable work campers who help maintain the grounds and keep the operation going.

Due to the holidays, deadlines are as follows: For the Kanabec County Times and the Pine City Pioneer Dec. 29 issue will be Dec. 23 at noon & the Jan. 5 issue will be Dec. 30 at noon.

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Imperial Plastics expects growth, not closure

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Shoppers swarmed shops and craft fairs Saturday, Nov. 12, during the annual Holly Day events. Above, Zimmermann’s in Mora was so full there was little room to walk. Many other stores held special sales and the annual Holly Fair craft show was held at Trailview by the Women of Today.

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Rumors about layoffs or closure effecting Imperial Plastics, Inc. (formerly EPC) due to loss of contracts in Mora have proven false. In fact, the company’s CEO expects growth in the coming years. Imperial Plastics, Inc., located at 1020 Maple Ave. East in Mora, is a highly engineered custom injection plastics molder specializing in thermoplastic manufacturing. They do work for large companies in the power sports, agriculture and industrial markets. President and CEO Andy Eckert, views Imperial Plastics, Inc.’s Mora plant as a key component of the company’s success. “We have a high expectation of growth for Imperial Plastics over the next several years and our Mora team and plant will play critical roles in achieving our goals. We know the custom molding, assembly and finishing we do in Mora is in high demand and look

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forward to continuing our investments in people and equipment to capitalize on the opportunity.” Imperial Plastics is looking forward to a busy 2017. They’re currently looking to hire key positions to join their existing team of 200 employees. They are also planning to make improvements

to the facility over the upcoming years. Adam Schrank joined the Imperial Plastics team as plant manager in July 2016. According to Adam, the best thing about the Mora plant is the surrounding community and working with team members who are passionate about working

together and being successful. Les Haggard has worked at the plant for 23 years. His favorite thing about working at the Imperial Plastics plant in Mora is the friendly work environment, the customers the plant supports and the proximity to his home.

Local author featured at Braham Event Center Marilyn McGriff, a local writer of several historical books about the Isanti County area has a new book coming out. This one is a fiction book with actual localities mentioned. The title of the book is “Caught in the Lye” as in lye for processing lutefisk at the Day Fish Factory. According to the story there is a murder at the fish factory that has to be solved. Marilyn will be at the library room of the Braham Event Center

on Thursday, Dec. 1 from 3 - 5 p.m. to read from the book and discuss it as well as sign books for anyone purchasing it. This is a enticing comment by Marilyn about the book, “Caught in the Lye” summary: To investigate an apparent homicide at the local lutefisk processing plant, Nick Nordin, a rookie sheriff’s deputy, is assigned to the case. Nordin knows nothing about lutefisk or his new environment. In the course of his

investigation, he learns about both, thanks in part to a local historian who regales him with tales of the area. He also strikes up a relationship with the young woman undertaker who dealt with the murder victim’s body. But lutefisk remains the main character of the story, and it doesn’t come out smelling so good.” Come and be entertained and pick up a book for someone’s Christmas present.

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Ogilvie students learn about disabilities Ogilvie second grade students participated in disability day on Nov. 9. The day began when Mrs. Enyart came in to speak with the students about what it is like to have a disability. She gave examples of various disabilities people might live with. She told them how important it is to empathize with those who struggle with having a disability. Then each student drew a speciﬁc disability from a hat. Some of those disabilities included the loss of an arm, eye, hand or leg. Students were ﬁtted with eye patches, arm slings, crutches or wheel chairs. They were asked to wear the disability for an entire day regardless of how difficult it might be. The students were relieved to be able to remove their disability at the end of the day and expressed how much they learned from the experience. A follow up journal response to the experience was written by each student.

Students thank veterans through essays Ogilvie students competed in an essay contest prior to Veterans Day. These are the winners: ESSAY 1 Veterans are important because they are the reason America is the wonderful country it is. They bravely fought for our country knowing they were risking life and limb. But they fought anyway because they care about our country and about us. We wouldn’t be here without them. So thank you veterans for all you’ve done; we are very grateful. We will never forget the great sacrifices you’ve made. Thank you. by: Alivia Sanborn, grade 8

ESSAY 2 Veteran’s Day is a day to recognize the brave and the strong that fought for our country. It’s a real honor to know each and every one of you. I would like to say thank you to all of you for your service. It means a lot and we as a country appreciate it. Even the ones that have passed, they didn’t die in vain they died fighting for what they love. Even though they’re not with us today, they will always be in our hearts and watching over us. It’s a day to remember the ones who were gone for so long and gave up being with their loved ones. They left them behind and fought for our country. They go and fight so we can sleep

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Alivia Sanborn, grade 8, read her essay during Ogilvie Schools’ Veterans Day program Nov. 11.

at night not having to worry about anything. They are the reason why America is so strong. Every day they are protecting us from the enemy. We as a nation remember Veteran’s Day for all of the strong soldiers that went and fought for our country. They made that decision to go and fight for our country they made the hardest decision of their lives. When they made that decision they wanted to do it and knowing that, chances they might not be coming back home. Veteran’s Day is a very special day and we should all feel honored

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Participants gather at Eastwood Life Enrichment Center for ‘Name that Tune’ Approximately 30 people attended the Eastwood Life Enrichment Center’s “Name that Tune” activity. With Rosalie Ludwig on the piano and Eastwood activities coordinator Sue Grenier on the cymbals, participants were asked to guess which song was being played. Once the tune was identiﬁed, sheets of lyrics were handed out for everyone to sing along. Some of the classic songs included “Sentimental Journey” and “Your Cheatin’ Heart.”

Worship Guide Braham Evangelical Convenant Church N. Broadway and Fifth 320-396-2334 Church Steven Jennisch, Pastor Sunday: 9 a.m. Sunday school; 10 a.m. Morning Worship service Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. AWANA and Youth. 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; 11:15 a.m. Coffee House Worship; 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, Associate 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 Pastor Todd L. Orr Church: 320-679-1125 Cell: 218-414-0740 tjor@charter.net 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

Jim Sodergren, Pastor hopelutherangrasston.org Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service; 10:30 a.m. Sunday School; 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. 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. Maple Ridge Free Church 801 401st Ave. NW, Stanchfield 320-396-2246 or Rick Eichholz - 763-412-9397 Wednesday: 7 p.m. Prayer Meeting. Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Worship. Mora United Methodist Church Parish Office: 500 Clark St., Mora 320-679-2713 Pastor Debra Schaffran debraschaffran@gmail.com

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St. Mary’s Catholic Church 201 East Forest, Mora 320-679-1593 Mass schedule: Weekdays: 7:30 a.m., Saturday: 5 p.m., Sunday: 10:00 a.m. 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: 10 a.m. Worship, 8:45 a.m. Sunday School and Adult Bible Study. 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. Donald Polege, vacancy pastor; Susan ScheerDhein, Preschool Teacher/Director Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service; 10:45 a.m. Christian Education Hour.

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125 YEARS AGO (1891) The wreck of a freight train between Mora and Hinckley suspended traffic a few hours Monday. Since the close of lake navigation there have been as many freight trains this way as usual. W. D. Burhite, the wide-awake sewing machine and organ agent of Hinckley, was in Mora this week. The lovers of dancing had a very enjoyable hop at the Town Hall on Thanksgiving night. The back of the cold KANABEC HISTORY CENTER ARCHIVES | SUBMITTED spell was broken on Monday and the weather since has continued New Home Sewing Machine ad from 1891 Matt Anderson mild. A light rain storm edition of the Times. prevails today. H P hl Herman Pohlman, the slayer of Fred scored 93.75 in the state six month’s conTang of Taylors Falls, is having his trial test recently held. at Centre City. Hard work is had in seThis is quite an honor to come to Kacuring a jury. nabec County and Mr. Von Arx and the E. F. Sargent passed through Mora Comfort factory are to be congratulatTuesday on his return from St. Paul to ed upon their success. The winning of Mille Lacs. Mr. S. is shipping a large this prize not only speaks highly of Mr. amount of venison this season. Von Arx as a cheesemaker but is an inThe hens had ought to thaw out and dication that this county produces feed drop a little of their fruit this fine weath- for cattle of the highest quality, which er. And the cows relax their grip upon is one of the essential requirements in the lacteal fluid. There is a dearth of successfully competing for cheese and both eggs and butter in our market at butter prizes. present. Dairymen and cream buyers have freThomas Lindsey returned from quently commented on the exceptionalGrand Forks last Saturday where he has ly fine flavor of butter made from cream been working for the past three months. of this section and attribute it to certain He says that thousands of acres of wheat soil qualities which are peculiar to this will be left standing in the shock over part of the state. Our buttermakers frewinter in the Red River country. quently receive high scores in state butFred Pennington of Stillwater was ter contests. No doubt this favorable soil registered at the Conger House the past condition has had much to do with the week. Fred is logging as usual this win- success achieved by our buttermakers. ter. Depot agent Brown informs us that 75 YEARS AGO (1941) upwards of 15 lumbering firms ship “Honored at Quamba:” Rev. and Mrs. their supplies to Mora this winter. Vincent Tellgren of Quamba were pleasRev. S. W. Sample says: “Is this God antly surprised by the members of the personal?” someone asks; but before Quamba Baptist Church and friends answering I want to define your idea of who assembled at the church. The personality. If you mean a big man on a church was well filled when they were throne, with a crown of gold on his head called from the parsonage. and seeing with a sight like ours, I anThere was a fine program given, at swer no. But if you mean a conscious which time a purse of money was prepower, a knowing, all-wise, all-pervad- sented to them. After the program reing power, yes. freshments were served to those assemGod is a conscious power. No words bled can express the greatness of this enerA very delightful time was spent togy, as the stars are above the earth so is gether. the greatness of this energy. Keep your “Main Street is illuminated; Christthoughts of God my friends as a picture mas decorations installed and lights on the easel. In this world there are two turned on last Saturday evening:” Mora alternatives, purpose and chance. Is is all set to welcome visitors during the this universe a thing of purpose? Let us holiday season. The business section of see. There are 10,000 more reasons for Main Street has been decorated with the belief in the purpose of the universe evergreen arches containing colored than in any natural thing. Materialists lights. Illuminated stars have been afsay it is the law of nature. What are fixed to several arches and Christmas they? They are the laws of this great en- trees stand on several of the corners. ergy. There is no effect without a cause At the corner of Main Street and Forest and sometimes the cause is greater than Avenue the overhead arch bears the inthe effect. We know God is love because scription “Santa Claus Lane.” The lights he has lit the flame of love in the human were turned on last Saturday evening. heart.” The illuminations make a beautiful picture. 100 YEARS AGO (1916) The merchants have dressed up their “Mora Skating Club:” The organiza- windows with colored lights and other tion of the Mora Skating Club is meet- decorations. Of course, they have made ing with excellent success. A week ago ample preparation for the big Christmas we started out to get funds for the rink trade which is in prospect. The illumiand succeeded in getting contributions nations will continue throughout the amounting to about $2,500. A few more holiday season. dollars is needed to get a good start so the lists are still open for those who 50 YEARS AGO (1966) wish to contribute. Contributions may “Villagers to vote on purchase of Arbe made to Ward Struble, postmaster, thur Power Company:” Residents of the Ronald Rines, Carl Anderson or send to village of Mora will vote Dec. 15 to deP. O. Box 297. Checks may be made out to cide whether the village shall purchase Mora Skating Club. the facilities of the Arthur Power and If possible the lights for the rink will Light Company. be installed this week. Next week we The ballot reads as follows: “Shall the will report our financial standing and Village of Mora, acquire by purchase, the names of contributors, etc. the facilities of the Arthur Power and Come help us and yourself for more Light Company of Kanabec County, fun this winter. Minnesota, which are beyond the limit “Best cheesemaker:” Leo Von Arx, of the Municipality and limit the maxcheesemaker at the Comfort Cheese imum expenditures for this purpose to Factory, is the 1916 champion cheese- the sum of $38,000? Residents will vote maker for Minnesota. 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The Arthur Power and Light Company has offered its facilities for sale to the village: however, since it is offered for sale, it is expected that should Mora voters turn down the opportunity to purchase the facilities, the Mora Municipal plant would no longer serve this load. “Saturday is Santa Claus Day:” Saturday will be a funfilled, exciting day for youngsters -- Santa has started for Mora and says he’ll be here Saturday morning for sure. Old Santa says that he has a huge pack full of candy and nuts for the kiddies. To help make it a really big day, members of the Mora Commercial Club not only arranged for Santa’s visit but they have a scheduled a free movie to be shown at 10:30 a.m. and again at 3:30 p.m. Santa will be at the side entrance of the theatre to distribute his goodies. Santa Claus will be busy during his visit to Mora --he’ll not only be at the Paradise Theatre to distribute his goodies, he plans to visit the hospital and the nursing home. Boy’s and girls who want to whisper a big wish in old Santa’s ear can probably spot him along the street somewhere as he makes his rounds. 25 YEARS AGO (1991) “Bones mystify investigators:” An anonymous call led Kanabec Sheriff’s deputies to a mysterious scene involving human bones, artifacts and a revolver last week. “We got a call from the state Archaeological Society office in Duluth about human bones being removed from the ground,” said Kanabec County Chief Deputy Marv Myhre. According to Myhre, a tipster had phoned the society office to report witnessing the desecration of what at first appeared to be an Indian burial mound near Fish Lake south of Mora. “Governor Carlson visits Kanabec County Farm:” Governor Arne H. Carlson and Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Elton Redalen toured the Tom and Deanna Felger farm in rural Kanabec County last Wednesday as part of a day-long farm-hopping schedule that began in Worthington and ended near Wilmar. Carlson and Redalen made the tour in observance of Farm-City Week to focus on the important link between Minnesota farms and Minnesota cities. Shortly after arrival at the farm, Carlson strolled the aisles of the Felger’s

barn with Tom and Deanna, asking questions, inspecting the animals and equipment, and gaining insight on what makes a dairy operation tick.

10 YEARS AGO (2006) “Lourey ready for new duties; Senator-elect will hit the ground running with committee assignments to health care, agriculture and veterans affairs:” Senator-elect Tony Lourey has been asked to serve on a total of four state senate committees as part of a democratically-driven shake up of senatorial assignments. Lourey’s highest-profile assignment will be serving as vice chair of the State and Local Government and Oversight Committee. Along with governmental policy, this committee includes oversight of Minnesota election law and gaming across the state. “The jurisdiction of this committee is incredible,” Lourey said. “There’s just a ton of important things that come to it for both primary and secondary looks.” Lourey said he had lunch last week with Secretary of State Mark Ritchie to discuss in detail the responsibilities and functions of the committee, saying he came away anxious to get to work. “County comes up short for road projects:” Local road projects involving county roads No. 20, 24 and 2, slated for 2007, will require funds in excess of what’s available in the county’s State Aid Regular Construction Account, Greg Nikodym, the county’s engineer, said last week. The county account balance, as of Feb. 1, 2006, he said, is $1.2 million. The total estimated cost of the three projects is $2,084,400. Nikodym recommended that the county ask for an advance from the state in order to do the projects in a timely manner, in accordance with the county road plan. He told commissioners that the remaining $884,400 in funds would be deducted from future Regular Construction Accounts over a three-year period. “This way,” he said, “we can let out bids early and do the projects as scheduled.” Matt Anderson is a contributing columnist for the Kanabec County Times. For questions or comments about this article, contact editor@moraminn.com.

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Mora boys basketball begins with core of returning starters BY SCOTT MCKINNEY NEWS@MORAMINN.COM

The Mora Mustangs boys basketball team comes back from a 2015-16 season where they improved upon the season before. With a strong core of returning starters and two players poised to set career milestones, the team is poised for a strong start in 2016-17. Head coach Curt Grachek believes that the team is prepared for the new season. “I expect we’ll start the season with a firm grasp of individual and team roles,” he said. “Each player has a very good idea of what to expect from his teammates.” The Mustangs finished last season with a 10-18 record, fourth place in Section 6 AA East and seventh in the Granite Ridge Conference (GRC). This was an improvement from their 2014-15 record of 5-22. In February they beat Pine City in the first round of Section playoffs, but were eliminated by St. Cloud Cathedral. “Braham, the Class AA State champion, came from our section,” Grachek said. “And the GRC is very tough; our

conference record last season was 2-12. St. Cloud Cathedral, Becker and Zimmerman are conference rivals. If we meet up with Esko at their Holiday Tournament in late December, they’ll be a big challenge too.” “We’ll return our top seven players from last year. And we expect that two Mustang team captains will surpass 1,000 career points this season, junior Cal Wright and senior Brandon Mann. Wright is likely to reach that milestone in January, and Mann in February.” The Mustangs coaching staff includes varsity assistant Jamie Wright, junior varsity coach Pete Balmer and ninthgrade coach John Hageman. “Though the GRC will be tough again this year, I believe we’ll improve on our conference record. I also believe we’ll be very competitive in non-conference games. We should have a strong start to our season and we intend to get stronger.” The Mustangs open the season on Tuesday, Dec. 6, at home against Pierz. Scott McKinney is a contributing writer for the Kanabec County Times.

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Anna Mork (captain), Emily Hackler (captain) and Rachel Vreeland (captain); not pictured: Mariko Ruettimann.

The Mora Mustangs girls basketball team begins the 2016-17 season with a core of motivated players and a goal to contend in a very competitive conference. “We’re approaching the new season with a fresh, enthusiastic outlook,” said head coach Brandon Ostien. “The girls work hard every day, pushing each other to be the best they can be.” Mora finished last season with an 1116 record, fourth place in Section 6 AA East and eighth in the Granite Ridge Conference (GRC). They were eliminated by Braham in the first round of section play. Ostien said the GRC’s teams have been a challenge for the Mustangs. “In the past two seasons, we’ve won only two conference games,” he said. “This year our goal is to be competitive in the conference and come out with more wins.” “Each year’s team brings new players who help us succeed. They may be on the varsity team or on the junior var-

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sity or ninth-grade teams challenging the varsity to get better. We’re returning one starter from last year, senior Anna Mork. Accompanying her to start the season are seniors Emily Hackler, Mariko Ruettimann and Rachel Vreeland, juniors Lindsay Boge, Faith Nielsen and Hailey Thielen and a core of younger girls who will round out the varsity team.” Ostien, varsity assistant coach Dale Strelow, junior varsity coach Lynn Headington and new ninth-grade coach Lindsey Peterson have clear goals for the new season. “We want to finish with a .500 record or better in the GRC and advance to round two or further in the section playoffs,” said Ostien. “We expect to grow continuously throughout the season and reach our full potential by the playoffs. To do that, we intend to get better each day.” The Mustangs opened the season on Tuesday, Nov. 29, at Rush City. Their home opener is Friday, Dec. 2, when they host Moose Lake-Willow River. Scott McKinney is a contributing writer for the Kanabec County Times.

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Mora wrestling looks to reclaim section title BY SCOTT MCKINNEY NEWS@MORAMINN.COM

Last year the Mora Mustangs wrestling team won the Section 7 AA team championship with a 12-0 section record and advanced to the state tournament. Despite a first-round loss to eventual AA champion Kasson-Mantorville the team plans to rely on talent, perseverance and teamwork to reclaim the section. “Our overall record last season was 24-6,” said head coach Tom Youngblom. “We had a great group of seniors who led us. We learned that each person on the team matters and every point counts. So we had to learn teamwork and perseverance.” For the 2016-17 season, Youngblom said Mora’s competition will be as strong as ever. “It’ll be the same cast of characters for us. Foley is the team to beat in the Granite Ridge Conference and the state tournament. In Section 7 AA Grand Rapids, Hibbing, and longtime rival Milaca-Faith Christian are the teams to beat.” “We’re not quite good enough to say those are the only teams who will be tough. This year’s schedule is the toughest it’s ever been and all the other schools look to be competitive this year. We’ll be in for a long year if we don’t get better each week.” The Mustangs are a young team this season, said Youngblom. He anticipates strong seasons from senior Ethan Prachar; juniors Konrad Blood, Hunter Fredrickson, Andrew Klentop, Jordan Lindquist and Mason Sanborn; sophomores Ryan Nosbush, Jacob Nowling, Dan Schroeder and Jon Smith and eighth graders Cody Haggberg, Dylan Nelson and Tommy Nosbush. “We’ll be tested each week,” Youngblom said. “That said, we intend to be competitive and win the section. We’ve had 16 winning seasons and we don’t expect that to change.” The Mustangs open the new season at home on Thursday, Dec. 1, against third-ranked Pierz. Scott McKinney is a contributing writer for the Kanabec County Times. TAMMY AREND | SUBMITTED

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Mora boys hockey looking to repeat last year’s success BY SCOTT MCKINNEY NEWS@MORAMINN.COM

This winter the Mora Mustangs boys hockey team returns from a season where they were co-champions in the Two Rivers Conference and intend to repeat their success through the strong efforts of talented seniors. “We had a successful season last year,” said head coach Kevin Nolt. “We had some great seniors who did wonderful things for our program over the last three years. We lost four of our six top scorers, so players need to step up and replace that scoring.” The Mustangs finished with a 15-11 overall record, clinching a first-place conference tie with Pine City-Rush City and sixth place in Section 5 A. They lost to Monticello-Annandale-Maple Lake in the first round of section playoffs. Though a co-op team between Mora, Milaca and Hinckley-Finlayson schools, Nolt said this year’s Mustangs team is made up entirely of Mora players. “Senior Luke Anderson will continue making strides towards becoming a ‘go-to’ player for us, as will sophomore Gavin Orr, adding scoring punch to our lineup,” he said. “Senior goalie Jake Libra will be a staple for us in the net and will be surrounded by a solid group of defensemen.” Nolt and assistant coach Brett Bald-

a set of skills that can be utilized. It’s our job as coaches to get the most out of those skills, combining with the players around them to make the team more successful.” “We’re a small squad compared to the last few years and so far this has been a plus. The players have been pushing each other during practice, and going hard in the weight room. Hockey is a sport that thrives on team chemistry; the quicker we develop this, the better our season will go.” Nolt said the Two Rivers Conference provides traditional rivalries for the Mustangs. “Pine City-Rush City and Legacy Christian Academy will be our biggest challenges this season. Ever since I started coaching in Mora, these games always seem to be intense and close.” “This will be a fun year for our hockey program. Our expectation is to get better each game. We’re going to make mistakes, but good teams fix those mistakes the next game. If we do this, the wins will TAMMY AREND|SUBMITTED come and we’ll have a successful Back row: Logan Arend, Luke Anderson, Jeremiah Mantel; middle: Jack Kneiszler, Michael Bailey, Kirk Jones; front: year.” Jake Libra. The Mustangs open the season on Friday, Dec. 2, when they host Pine City-Rush City. win look for this year’s seniors to step is to utilize the skill sets of each incomScott McKinney is a contributing writup for the Mustangs. “One of our jobs ing team,” Nolt said. “Each player has er for the Kanabec County Times.

Mora girls hockey starting with young group BY SCOTT MCKINNEY NEWS@MORAMINN.COM

The Cambridge-Isanti/Mora/Pine City Bluejackets girls hockey team return from a season where they set their best record in eight years. They plan to maintain their successful approach, staying competitive to be well-positioned for the postseason. “We graduated a lot of seniors last season, so we have a young group this year,” said second-year head coach Corey Bustrom. “Our primary challenge will be to get everyone acclimated to our team culture and to work within our systems and expectations.” The Bluejackets finished last season with an 11-12-2 record, a team best dating back to 2008. They finished fifth in the Mississippi 8 Conference and seventh in Section 7 AA. The team was eliminated by Forest Lake in the first round of section playoffs. Bustrom said the Bluejackets won’t make major changes from last season’s approach. “Ultimately, the girls want to make a run for the state tournament,” he said. “This starts by winning games against section teams during the regular season, so to improve our seeding when the playoffs start. We’re also working to win the Mississippi 8; Rogers and Princeton will be the big ones to watch in our conference.” Bustrom is assisted by the Bluejackets’ coaching staff: Brian Guimont, Bailey Hastings, Jared Knutson, Clint Parnell, and Shannon Skelton. “The players to watch this year are seniors Claire Belkholm and Addie Smreker, juniors Alyson Niebur and Megan Smith, sophomores Sydney Nuebel and Ashley Schintz, and ninth graders Chloe Nelson and Madelyn Skelton,” said Bustrom.

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Ogilvie wrestlers ready for break out season BY SCOTT MCKINNEY NEWS@MORAMINN.COM

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The Ogilvie Lions wrestling team returns from a 2015-16 season that saw them advance to the second round of Section 7 A playoffs. With the return of last year’s experienced wrestlers and coaching staff, the team is primed to continue these achievements. “We had a young group of wrestlers who showed great improvement as the season progressed,” said head coach Adam Halvorson. “And we didn’t lose anyone to graduation last season. Many of our wrestlers are ready for breakout seasons. I’m excited to see them perform this season, as they’re a year older and a year more experienced.” Last season the Lions achieved a 5-7 record in dual meets. They defeated Nashwauk-Keewautin-Greenway in the first round of the section tournament, but were later defeated by eventual section champion Pierz. “Pierz is our toughest competition in the section, and Aitkin and Cloquet are toughest in the Great River Conference,” Halvorson said. “We had a hard-working group last year, with solid leadership from our upperclassmen. But we didn’t have depth. We need to succeed individually and come together as a team to be as competitive as possible at dual meets.” Senior Cole Felde and juniors Braden Ryan and Matthew Warren are the Lions’ captains this season. Dan Belsheim, Matt Houtsma, Ben Burk, Bill Pike and Derek Carlson again make up Ogilvie’s coaching staff. “These guys have a great deal of experience as wrestlers and coaches and they’ll work to build on our wrestlers’ strengths and improve their weaknesses,” said Halvorson. “Each brings his own approach to the wrestling room and that will help all of our wrestlers meet their goals.” Halvorson has prepared the Lions to continue last season’s successes. “We’ll have many individuals seeking to be champions at individual tournaments and we’ll be competitive in dual meets. I expect to have a hard-working group of wrestlers who will be fun to be around.” The Lions begin the new season on Saturday morning, Dec. 3. The varsity team competes in a tournament at Rush City, while the junior varsity and junior high teams travel to Aitkin. Scott McKinney is a contributing writer for the Kanabec County Times.

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Ogilvie boys basketball starts year with new coach, philosophy BY SCOTT MCKINNEY NEWS@MORAMINN.COM

The Ogilvie Lions boys basketball team enter the 2016-17 season with a new coach and a new philosophy: winning by working hard, mastering the fundamentals and enjoying the game. “Our expectations this season are for the team to play basketball the way it’s supposed to be played. And have some fun. That’s basically why we play,” said Gerald DeBoer, firstyear head coach of the Lions. “We’ll put the best team on the court that we can and we’ll find a way to make it work.” DeBoer was the Lions’ assistant coach last season, and stepped into the position when last year’s coach Jonathan Nelson took over Ogilvie’s girls basketball program. The Lions ended last season with a 1-22 record, defeating Onamia 73-57 on Senior Night, Feb. 18. They finished ninth place in both Section 5 A South and the Great River Conference (GRC) and were eliminated from section play with a loss to Onamia. “We didn’t get a lot of victories last year,” DeBoer said, “but we did develop a lot of good work habits. The players worked hard and challenged themselves. This year I’m stressing that the players learn the basics and have a good time. That’s really what it’s all about.” DeBoer and assistant coach Matt Gunderson work together to emphasize basketball fundamentals. “We’re introducing a new offense and working on increasing our defensive speed. It’s a team sport and we work together,” DeBoer said. “Every team we face presents a challenge. We respect them all, but we have to play them one at a time.” “The best thing we can do is help players become good individuals as they go on in life. Sometimes sports help with that. If we work hard and we still don’t win, that’s the way it goes. But you’re never a loser if you’re giving your best.” The Lions open the season at home on Friday, Dec. 2, when they host East Central. Scott McKinney is a contributing writer for the Kanabec County Times. DENISE KREBS|SUBMITTED

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Ogilvie girls basketball look to pressure top teams BY SCOTT MCKINNEY NEWS@MORAMINN.COM

The Ogilvie Lions girls basketball team begins the season with a new coach, a home-court advantage throughout their schedule and a strong core of experienced, talented players. Jonathan Nelson, who coached the Lions boys basketball team last season, takes over coaching the girls team with the departure of longtime coach Mike Norton. “Coach Norton set the ground work for our success this season, along with junior high coaches Dawn Hass and Linda Spears,” said Nelson. “Assistant coach Pam Nickels and I hope to take the program to the next level.” The Lions ended last season with a 5-21 record, eighth place in the Great River Conference (GRC) and 10th place in Section 5 A South. They were eliminated from section playoffs with a loss to Swanville. Nelson started his coaching career in 2001 at Ogilvie and begins his 17th season, his first one coaching a girls team. “This has been one of the hardest-working teams I’ve had, since my state tournament team back in Iowa,” he said. “The girls are young but they have experience and they’ll surprise people with their competitive nature.” “Braham will be tough again, but we hope to figure into the conversation by the end of the season. We have a favorable schedule with 13 home games, so we need to take advantage of that and make our court a tough place for opponents to win.” This year, Nelson said, the Lions benefit from a strong core of talent. “Senior Shania Nahring is one of the best players in Class A and the GRC and will carry the load till the younger girls get their confidence rolling. Junior Bonnie Carlson will run the point guard and lead our offense. Sophomore guards are Maizy Burk, who may be our most athletic player and Lilly Lee, the hardest-working and most determined player on our team.” “Our posts consist of seniors Bre Carlson and Hannah Hufstedler and sophomore Emma Vogel. Bre is

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us. The girls will fight hard and outwork every team we play. I firmly believe that hard work bears good fruits. I’m very fortunate to be in this position and am looking forward to a great season.” The Lions open the season with a road game at East Central on Thursday, Dec. 1, followed by an afternoon game at Isle on Tuesday, Dec. 6. The home opener is on Thursday, Dec. 8, against Hinckley- Finlayson. Scott McKinney is a contributing writer for the Kanabec County Times.

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Mora skiers looking for team, personal goals this year BY SCOTT MCKINNEY NEWS@MORAMINN.COM

The Mora Mustangs Nordic ski team wrapped up the 2015-16 season with both individual and team successes. With a new season upon them, the skiers intend to work hard and build upon their accomplishments. Last year’s boys team won the Section 5 Championship, and advanced to the state tournament for the first time in 18 years. The girls team advanced two individual skiers to state: 2016 graduate Sadie Peterson and this year’s senior Mikaela O’Bert. “The boys won every meet but one during the regular season last year,” said head coach Peter Larsen. “They were section champions and took seventh place in the state tournament. The girls had a successful regular season and ended up in fourth place in the section.” Larsen said the Mustangs boys team is currently ranked eighth in the state. “There’s a large group of seniors on the team who will lead the boys to a great season. Seniors John and Michael Schwinghamer will most likely be our top two returners. Senior Caleb Weinand, juniors James Woolhouse and Jordan Woods, sophomore Nathan Williams and ninth grader Cooper Lennox will round out the top seven with a few other skiers working their way up the roster.” “For the girls, Mikaela O’Bert is now a senior and the top returning skier. She and senior Shae Singleton will lead a young group that includes sophomores Ella Bohnen, Addi Hawkins and Cailyn Smith and ninth graders Lily Peterson, Johanna Schwinghamer, Tate Singleton and Abby Szoka.” Larsen is mindful of the competition for both the boys and girls teams. “Champlin Park will be a formidable opponent for the boys in Section 5,” he said. “Little Falls, St. Cloud Cathedral and Brainerd will all be tough in Granite Ridge Conference meets. Maple Grove and Andover will challenge the girls in the section and Little Falls in the conference.”

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“Mike Brown and Chip Gerdin return as assistant coaches and this year Wade Weber will help out as well. We’ll continue to build on and improve on what we’ve done in the past.” Larsen believes the skiers have high expectations for the season. “As usual, they plan to work hard and improve. We expect to achieve many personal goals this season. For final results, the boys would like to finish higher than they did at the state tournament. And after finishing fourth in the section, the girls

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Mora High School - Quarter 1 High Honors: 7TH GRADE HIGH HONORS: Gravening, Kylee M. Holmgren, Eva M. Ingebrand, Lanah E.

Krueger, Ada M. Ladwig, Sidney A. Lukenbill, Sage M. Niskanen, Marguerite C. Peterson, Mikala R. Schritz, Ellian P.

8TH GRADE HIGH HONORS: Anderson, Caleb D. Athey, Anna L. Johnson, Jacob C. Mann, Morgan L. Sampson, Jack G.

9TH GRADE HIGH HONORS: Bohachek, Emalie A. Brodal, Kolton C. Burski, Nate A. Darsie, Dezarae G. Kvam, Sarah J.

Limanen, Lauren E. Nord, Annika H. Peterson, Elizabeth R. Reynolds, Kelsey L. Rossow, Emma Z. Schwinghamer, Johanna T. Szoka, Abby L. Woods, Genevieve M.

10TH GRADE HIGH HONORS: Balmer, Isaac S. Hawkins, Addison M. Krueger, Wilson P. Lukenbill, Molly R. Schumacher, Madelyn K.

11TH GRADE HIGH HONORS: Brettingen, Morgan J. Graves, Logan J.

Lee, Shelby A. Nissen, Laura L. Rooney, Faith E. Sager, Kathryn R. Woods, Jordan R. Woolhouse, James A. Wright, Callen S.

12TH GRADE HIGH HONORS: Franz, Noah J. Ingebrand, Theja N. Kaml, Samantha A.

Krueger, Maxwell H. Larson, Claire E. Mork, Anna M. Prokosch, Hannah J. Schumacher, Molly K. Spinler, Ashley M.

Honor Roll: 7TH GRADE HONOR ROLL: Ames, Calvin J. Anderson, Brody D. Anderson, Ella N. Anderson, Emma L.

Anderson, Emma M. Berry, Lauren E. Bong, Ethan E. Chamu, Ashley I. Cokley, Hunter A. Collins, Taeya R. Connolly, Brendan M. Cook, Abiygal Dircks, Nevaeh V. Edberg, Ria S. Felger, Jakob M. Fergus, Nolan T. Graves, Ty M. Hallstrom, Shaya K. Hanson-Rude, Hannah K. Hatch, Seth B. Honstrom, Garret A. Kritzeck, Jack M. Kroon, Amelia R. Liszka, Abram W. Lunde, Logan C. Mattson, Skylar R. McKinnon, Brianna C. Merkwan, MacKenzie G. Morgan, Reece A. Mulford, Thomas J. Nordaune, Gage J. Nordin, Natasha J. Peterson, Autumn P. Peterson, Zoey A. Pierce, Madison M. Pierce, Sierra B. Pigeon, Cynthia A. Radeke, Erin J. Robb, Jaiden R. Rossow, Chloe J. Sanders, Maren J. Sanders, Tucker A. Siems, Jansen E. Sigstad, Natalie E. Smutka, Lexie R. Thomas, Tyler A. Van Hale, Mattea B. Vigstol, Corrin E. Wachsmuth, Austin J. Watrin, Keirsten L. Yoder, Kaitlyn L.

8TH GRADE HONOR ROLL: Anderson, Grace K. Arens, Gabriel J. Barnick, Gavin R. Bohachek, Robert J. Bost, Joseph L. Bostrom, Lorena I. Brandanger, Brooklynn L. Cook, Uriah L. Dion, Victoria Folkema, Emma R. Frahm, Kamdyn K. Hallstrom, Levi N. Halverson, Dane B. Hammel, Emerson R. Hendricks, Tahlia S. Horning, Valerie N. Houglum, Tess E. Hruska, Kayla A. Jensen, Kayla A. Kappes-Bliss, Kaleb M. Kemp, Johnathon A. Kohlgraf, Derrick S. LaFave, Nikki L. Lilienthal, Jeffery J. Link, Samantha M.

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Mackie, Brigit M. McCallum, Sophia R. Molitor, Dustin J. Nelson, Dylan S. Nordenstrom, Benjamin J. Nosbush, Thomas J. Onasch, Ariella R. Oslin, Peyton M. Otto, Emmie L. Pautzke, Jaydan K. Rasmusson, Andrew R. Rollins, Isabella A. Schritz, Addison M. Southerland, Hunter M. Steiner, Jagger M. Sullivan, Cole A. Telander, Eric A. Thomson, Sierra A. Tomlinson, Andrew G. Van Driel, Emma M. Waxlax, Mark H. Williams, Kylie E. Wright, Bennett J.

9TH GRADE HONOR ROLL: Allan, Peter M. Ammend, Nicole C. Anderson, Grace M. Athey, Lucas J. Jr Barnes, Whittney C. Bergstadt, Kevin J. Berry, Nolan R. Campbell, Madison L. Carlson, Lucy M. Carlson, Nathan R. Chidester, Madison R. Dhein, Olivia G. Dion, Grace K. Dopp, Joshua A. Faber, Adrian R. Fischer, Spencer J. Fix, Alana C. Fore, Tucker V. Gorsegner, Cassandra R. Hackler, Olivia M. Hanson, Analia D. Harmon, Grace E. Hass, Kaia J. Kastenbauer, Mikhail M. Kehr, Atalea L. Krotzer, James T. Loftus, Aleacia P. Molin, Becky M. Morgan, Emma A. Nelson, Jarryd M. Nelson, Mackinzie A. Nielsen, Alyza V. Nordstrom, Luke T. Ovsak, Ethan S. Pasillas, Alyssa M. Peterson, Wyatt E. Ponto, Jaden E. Reynolds, Riley A. Sawatzky, Erica L. Schultz, Joah J. Singleton, Tate K. Spear, Breanna E. Steffen, Coleton T. Stewart, Delilah D. Stillday, Cole W. Thomas, Dylan D. Voss, Parker J.

SAINT LUCIA Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016 6:30 p.m.

Calvary Lutheran Church 414 S. Wood St., Mora Current Lucia Claire Larson will crown the St. Lucia 2017. Candle girls, Star boys and Tomte will be there. Special music provided by Sally Ahlgren and her harp. Coffee and a dessert buffet to follow.

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Weinreich, Anna L. Williams, Jenna C. Wren, Madison J. Yoder, Thomas H. Zimmer, Justin I. Zins, Joseph D.

Price, Haley J. Reynolds, Micah T. Sander, Madeline K. Spilman, Matthew J. Thielen, Hailey J. Timm, Travis J.

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12TH GRADE HONOR ROLL:

Ammerman, Baily R. Anderson, Gabrielle L. Anderson, Rachel K. Brockner, Megan R. Brunk, Gloria M. Cheney, Kylie M. Dubois, Isaac M. Elvehjem, Drew J. Halverson, Kaden B. Henry, Austin A. Hippen, Nickolas J. Kiewel, Hannah K. Kvam, Bradley A. Lucking, Rylee A. Marciniak, Leah M. Moe, Erik A. Ness, Adeline Y. Newton, Jacob K. Olson, Devon J. Peters, Madeline C. Peterson, Alexis L. Peterson, Kyla R. Peterson, Megan R. Putz, Anabelle M. Rasmusson, Emma J. Renaud, Darbi D. Sanborn, Allene R. Sanders, Morgan R. Schultz, Karl J. Smart, Kaden B. Smith, Cailyn M. Smith, Jonathan N. Sparrow, Angilina D. Stamper, Raquel L. Stenstrom, Jade D. Swenson, Kallee C. Venhuizen, Matthew J. Voss, Austin K. Weaver, Caleb J. Williams, Britta M. Williams, Nathan D. Wilson, Mackenzie M. Yoder, Emily L.

Cheney, Kayla A. Ergen, Matthew J. Glocke, Alexander L. Glocke, Maria M. Hackler, Emily N. Helmbrecht, Jordan R. Herwig, Adam G. Hippen, Alyssa J. Jones, Kirk R. Julkowski, Isabelle A. Lennox, Jackson W. Mantel, Jeremiah D. McCallum, Nicholas J. Neil, Taylor A. Norby, Bryce J. Ruettimann, Mariko A. Sanbeck, Alec P. Schwinghamer, John T. Schwinghamer, Michael T. Singleton, Schae K. Szoka, Emma M. Tober, Kaleigh R. Vreeland, Rachel M. Weinand, Caleb M.

11TH GRADE HONOR ROLL: Ammerman, Courtney A. Archambeau, Payton B. Arnold, Rose M. Atchison, Dre W. Bjerk, Emma C. Boge, Lindsay K. Carda, Simon A. Dzuris, Karisah M. Fischer, Hunter T. Fredrickson, Hunter K. Hanson-Rude, Faith H. Harris, Bailey R. Hendrickson, Jacob M. Horning, Jordan R. Kolu, Brady W. Lindquist, Jordan B. Molitor, Rebecca J. Nielsen, Faith H. Oberg, AnnMarie J. Pegg, Cathryn L. Peters, Matthew J.

Honorable Mention: 7TH GRADE HONORABLE MENTION: Archambeau, Paige E. Ashworth, Carter T. Balder, Sierra R.

Beaulieu, Dominic J. Hill, Ronald K. Joiner, Zayne A. Julius, Alexis R. Lawson, Nathan E. Loun, Jada M.

8TH GRADE HONORABLE MENTION: Calander, Madison R. Caswell, Kayla A. Falk, Carson T. Haggberg, Cody M. Hemmeter, Easton T. Lankford, Hailey K. Nelson, McKayla M. Netzel, Taylor L. Nielsen, Noah T. Norman, Hayley S. Reeves, Elizabeth L. Reinsch, Jade A. Spilman, Sabrina N. Swedeen, Marisa A. Thielen, Trevor L. Udstuen, Samuel W. Venhuizen, Magdalena A.

9TH GRADE HONORABLE MENTION: Angstman, Brett J. Bos, Hailyn G. Buckingham, Dylan L.

Bullen, Na-Kee T. Fluegge, Bohdi J. Gardner, Caitlyn M. Hammel, Broden H. Hatch, Sean D. Hippen, Jade E. Hughes, Alexis L. Klink, Taytum J. Lennox, Cooper J. Lilyerd, Elizabeth L. Lindaman, Tate C. Muse, Deevine A. Onasch, Alyssa M. Swenson, Harley T. Wren, Sage E.

10TH GRADE HONORABLE MENTION: Anderson, Idris D. Bakke, Ariel R. Gregory, Alexis M. Harrison, Andrew J. Johnson, Arianna S. Morrell, Rain A. Nowling, Jacob C. Pegg, Marie L. Pendzimas, Abigail M. Simons, Camron L. Simpson, Clint J. Stamper, Rachel L. Strand, Brady A. Swenson, Kaleb C. Weinand, Noah M. Zappa, Logan A. Zumwalt, Jack W.

11TH GRADE HONORABLE MENTION: Aderman, Keyonna L. Anderson, Max M. Anderson, Shelby N. Bostrom, Brandon L. Chamu, Litzy M. Fratzke, Cody R. Hammel, Draven W. Hart, Taylor R. Johnson, Hayden D. Marohn, Samuel P. Mason, Abigail B. Moreno, Magdalena V. Nelson, Kaitlin S. Ninefeldt, Mariah J. Nosbush, Nathan J. Okroi, Brandon L. Parker-Sjoberg, Logan M. Reed-Freeman, Lauren L. Sanborn, Mason P. Scott, Morgan G.

12TH GRADE HONORABLE MENTION: Bailey, Michael J. Jr Cameron, Jessica M. Cross, Cassie L. Erickson, Emily A. Gorsegner, Cayla C. Koch, Gabriel M. Libra, Jacob Nord, Gabriel B. Norgaard, Anna N. Oberg, Benjamin F. Owens, Maya R. Peterson, Joshua M.

Reeves, Andrew M. Sawatzky, Joel S. Schaefer, Alexa K. Schritz, Logan D. Schultz, Laura J. Swenson, Madison M. Weinreich, Benjamin D.

On-A-Roll These students have shown a .166 improvement in their grades over their previous high grade point average. 8TH GRADE ON-A-ROLL: Bohachek, Robert J. Boileau, Johsey D. Bostrom, Lorena I. Fasbender, Jordan L. Grangruth, Tanner R.

Horning, Valerie N. Kappes-Bliss, Kaleb M. Lankford, Hailey K. Lucking, Emaley J. Molitor, Dustin J. Nelson, McKayla M. Onasch, Ariella R. Reynolds, Clayton E. Schroeder, Thomas P.

9TH GRADE ON-A-ROLL: Allan, Peter M. Barr, Shawn M. Buckingham, Dylan L. Bullen, Na-Kee T. Carlson, Nathan R. Cheney, Justyn T. Dahl, Hunter C. Doerr, Veda Q. Fischer, Spencer J. Kastenbauer, Mikhail M. Muse, Deevine A. Nelson, Jarryd M. Sawatzky, Erica L. Scharber, Isaiah J. Voss, Parker J.

10TH GRADE ON-A-ROLL: Lafontaine, Cameron J. Pendzimas, Abigail M. Simpson, Clint J. Venhuizen, Matthew J. Zappa, Logan A.

11TH GRADE ON-A-ROLL: Blood, Konrad A. Klink, Aubrie M. Parker-Sjoberg, Logan M.

12TH GRADE ON-A-ROLL: Halvorson, Brody J. Helmbrecht, Jordan R. Julkowski, Isabelle A. Kampa, Arin J. Mantel, Jeremiah D. Ovsak, Emmit B. Sawatzky, Joel S. Singleton, Schae K.

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Braham First Quarter Honor Roll GRADE 10:

A Honor Roll GRADE 12: Barker, Davonte Jordan Beck, Amber RoseAnn Carlson, Kaylee Marie Coates, Veronica Eileen Downing, Alec Daniel Fiedler, Michaela Lynn Hansen, Mariah Jean Henneman, Raeanna Rose Jackson, Nicholas Johnson, Jared Nathaniel Kamps, Colton Allen Nelson, Sophia Emerald Nordby, Andi Irene Prill, Jayden Hunter Richard, Samantha Lynn Stigen, Anna Joy Swanson, Chelsey Jordan Wyganowski, Brandon Lloyd

GRADE 11: Boeck, Taylor Ann Brewer, Nicole Elizabeth Emerson, Madalyn Beatrice Erbstoesser, Ashley Ann Fiedler, Amelia Grace Giffrow, Hunter Harvey Gruba, Megan Elizabeth Hasser, Alexis Ann Hilgers, Gabryell Carol Kreyer, Lauren Grace Kurvers, Alexander Earl LaFrenz, Dylan Laman, Amelia Rose Lancrain, Tyler Clifford Lindquist, Emily Renee Miles, Shelby Sueann Nelson, Tyler Scott Pass, Paige Marjorie Rowland, Connor Benjamin Rude, Lawton David Shores, Taite Avery Warner, Mackenzie Lynn Rose Wilsey, Grant J Zierden, Zachary James

Anderson, Lilia Jo Brown, Jeremy Michael Caufman, Riley Christopher Dorsey, Isabelle Downing, Emma Victoria Erbstoesser, Sarah Elizabeth Freund, Garrett Alan Henneman, Margrette Faith Horbul, Haley Joanne Jones, Halie Jeanne Lanhart, Megan Ann Malecek, Audrey Rose Nelson, Madalynn Maria Newton, Karissa Lee Olson, Abigail Faith Petersen, Cassandra Ann Roeschlein, Destiny Marie Sullivan, Jarah Dale Tomlinson, Kate Elizabeth Vilaplana Garcia, Marina

GRADE 9: Adkins, Kassandra Maree Anderson, Zachary Rollance Bendickson, Luke Thaddeus Callahan, Cody Howard Carlson, Benjamin Michael Hill, Grace Horbul, Alexis Lynn Johnson, Kyra Leigh Klingensmith, Joshua Glenn Kunshier, Savannah Elise Larson, Josie Dean Loretta Leniz, Amaya Jean Long, Madison Elizabeth Lynch, Logan James Clay Mankie, Jenna R Olson, Olivia Carol Piatz, Emily Jane Riesing, Reed Robert Wickeham, Leah Rose Wickeham, Meegan Kay

GRADE 8: Baker, Jody Inez Carlson-Hughes, Mckayla Christine Dziubak, Ryan Thomas Fiedler, Benjamin Shaun Greer, LeSean Everett

Lee, Hayden James Londgren, Alex James Lund, Shane Carlyn Piatz, Sara Kathryn Pierson, Adelia Rae Xiong, Sunita Baonhia Yerke, Zachary Thomas Lee

GRADE 7: Anderson, Sophie Lorraine Bombard, Evelyn Ann Cuda, Lacy Marie Gould, Luke Alan Gries, Molly Rose Haapala, Trinity Ann Hollenkamp, Jillian Johnson, Jonah Matthew Kopel, Hannah Mary Mankie, John O McCarty, Gavin Mitchell McElrath, Tyler Mitchell Nelson, Mackinzie Joseph Olson, Hannah Marie Oquist, Edwin Stone, Madison Mae Waknitz, Herta Jo Warzecha, Kyle Anton

B Honor Roll GRADE 12: Anderson, Jesse Ray Bodell, Bryce Curtiss Carlson, Cody Allan Dordal, Kaitlyn Jo Eskuri, Eric Allen Goodson, Dylan Creswell Kilman, Caleb James Knowles, Bryan David Lener, Meranda May Lindgren, Jacob Matthew Magnuson, Christopher Steven Maslow, Jocelyn Marie McCarty, Michael Christian Patterson, Christian Daniel Stickles, Brady Gerald Torsch, Makailah Leigh Youngberg, Stephen Henry

GRADE 11: Beaulieu, Joseph Wayne Bergren, Jacob Neil Diedrich, Hunter Philip Fisher, Grace Ann Jabe, Elizabeth Marie Mager, James Ronald Maslow, Weston Paul Nelson, Nicholas Toivo Pautsch, Hazel Elaine Rice-Nelson, Alexis Nicole Schusted, Colton Vern Taylor, Genevieve Marie Wagner, Montana Lea Zimpel, Joshua Russell

GRADE 10: Adkins, Timothy Stephen Anderson, Sydney Morgan Campbell, Mindy Lou Clifford, Savannah Jo Giffrow, Sierra Madonna Graham, Paige Karen Grams, McKenna Ranee Hill, Dakota Michael Johnson, Elizabeth Kelli Johnson, Jacob Matthew Kellum, Steven Arnie Magnuson, Jacob Timothy Marks, Joseph Ray Marthaler, Brody Douglas McFarlane, Katelyn Rose Moore, Christina Marie Oquist, Irene Clare Ramthun, Dylan Jacob Roslin, Ryan Matthew Shellito, Devin William Sutter, Ian Whipps, Timothy John Wilsey, Brooke Elizabeth Wyganowski, Ryan Robert Yerke, Matthew Robert Youngberg, MaKenna Renee

GRADE 9: Abel, Kayli May Ahmann, Austin John Becker, Houston Gregory Coolidge, Arabella Anne Hirsch, Emily Mae Leaf, Addalee Marie

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GRADE 8: Anderson, Blake David Blanchette, Kallie Maliejeh Brown, Emily Burmaster, Tessa Rae Cornelius, Hannah Marie Grams, Brockton Lee Hansen, Cody Richard Heikes, Tyler Wright Johnson, Jordan Lynn Kern, Jacob Christopher Klingensmith, Jaeden Miranda LaFrenz, Dakota Philip Laman, Kevin Duane Lancrain, Isaiah James Leaf, Jordan James Leavey, Alyssa Erin Londgren, Masyn James Lawrence Nelson, Lydia Rose Smith, Charles John Stromquist, Zayda Faye Sundermeyer, Brinly Mae Tauer, Michael David Tschumper, Emma Marie Werlein, Connor Jordan Youngberg, Donald Bruce

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FORECLOSURES NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: MORTGAGOR(S): Joshua A. Hall, a married man MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., a Delaware corporation, as nominee for Guaranteed Rate, Inc., a Delaware corporation ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. by assignment recorded on August 6, 2014 as Document Number 250411 in the Office of the County Recorder of Kanabec County, Minnesota. ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $162,418.00 DATE OF MORTGAGE: December 21, 2012 DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Recorded on January 10, 2013 as Document Number 245307 in the Office of the County Recorder of Kanabec County, Minnesota. THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $178,824.36 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: The South Half of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 28, Township 41, Range 24, Kanabec County, Minnesota STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 2861 HARBOR STREET, MORA, MN 55051 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Kanabec County, Minnesota TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. NAME OF MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR: Guaranteed Rate,

Inc., a Delaware corporation RESIDENTIAL SERVICER: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. TAX PARCEL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 08-01340-00 TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 100196399003113022 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: January 18, 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 January 18, 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: Joshua A. Hall Dated: November 23, 2016 WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Mortgagee THE ACADEMY LAW GROUP, P.A. Rebecca F. Schiller, Esq. N. Kibongni Fondungallah, Esq. *Curt N. Trisko, Esq.* Samuel R. Coleman, Esq. Attorneys for Mortgagee The Academy Professional Building 25 North Dale Street St. Paul, MN 55102 (651) 209-9760 (15-0206-FC01) THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Kanabec County Times Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2016, Jan. 5, 2017

OF MORTGAGE: $53,000.00 DATE OF MORTGAGE: March 26, 2003 DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Recorded on March 31, 2003 as Document Number 198432; as reformed of record by Court Order recorded on December 28, 2015 as Document No. 254870 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: $43,244.69 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: The East 460 feet of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SW 1/4 of SW 1/4 of SE 1/4) Section Thirty-four (34), Township Forty (40), Range Twenty-five (25), Kanabec County, Minnesota. AND That part of the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4 of SW 1/4 of SE 1/4), Section Thirty-four (34), Township Forty (40), Range Twenty-five (25), Kanabec County, described as follows: Commencing at a point on the West line of said SE 1/4 of SW 1/4 of SE 1/4 where the North line of the township road there located intersects the same; thence North and along said West line a distance of 126 feet, more or less, to a point on said West line three (3) feet North of the Northerly line of the graveled portion of the road there located, (Which said road runs in a Northwesterly and Southeasterly direction across the tract herein conveyed) for a point of beginning: thence South along the West line of said SE 1/4 of SW 1/4 of SE 1/4 to a point on the West line of said SE 1/4 of SW 1/4 of SE 1/4 where the North line of the Township Road intersects the same; thence East and along the North line of said Township Road a distance of 160 feet, more or less, to a point on said North line of said township road three (3) feet East of the intersection of said North line of said township road, and the Northerly line of the graveled portion of the road running in a Northwesterly and Southeasterly

direction as above referred to; thence in a Northwesterly direction along the course of the Northerly line of the graveled portion of said road, and at a distance of 3 feet Northerly therefrom to the point of beginning and there to terminate; it being intended to described herein a triangle of land in the Southwest corner of said SE 1/4 of SW 1/4 of SE 1/4 which includes within its described boundaries then graveled road running Northwesterly and Southeasterly across the S 1/2 of SW 1/4 of SE 1/4, Section 34, Township 40, Range 25. Kanabec County, Minnesota. STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 1362 220TH AVE, OGILVIE, MN 56358 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Kanabec County, Minnesota TRANSACTION AGENT: None NAME OF MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR: Washington Mutual Bank, FA, a Federal Savings Bank RESIDENTIAL SERVICER: Seterus, Inc. TAX PARCEL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 01.01020.20 TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: None THAT no action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt then remaining secured by such mortgage, or any part thereof, or, if the action or proceeding has been instituted, that the same has been discontinued, or that an execution upon the judgment rendered therein has been returned unsatisfied, in whole or in part. PURSUANT, to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: January 18, 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 six (6) months from the date of sale. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: Unless said mortgage is reinstated or the property redeemed, or unless the time for redemption is reduced by judicial order, you must vacate the premises by 11:59 p.m. on July 18, 2017. 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: November 28, 2016 FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION Mortgagee THE ACADEMY LAW GROUP, P.A. Rebecca F. Schiller, Esq. N. Kibongni Fondungallah, Esq. Curt N. Trisko, Esq. Samuel R. Coleman, Esq. Attorneys for Mortgagee The Academy Professional Building 25 North Dale Street St. Paul, MN 55102 (651) 209-9760 (16-1682-FC01) THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Kanabec County Times Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2016, Jan. 5, 2017

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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: MORTGAGOR(S): Gloria J. Scott and Garfield A. Scott, wife and husband MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., a Delaware corporation, as nominee for RBC Mortgage Company, an Illinois corporation ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. by assignment recorded on March 9, 2011 as Document Number 238830 in the Office of the County Recorder of Kanabec County, Minnesota. ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $80,000.00 DATE OF MORTGAGE: January 7, 2005 DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Recorded on August 22, 2005 as Document Number 214554; as modified of record by Document recorded on October 9, 2012 as Document No. 244301 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: $70,362.29 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Southeast Quarter of Southeast Quarter of Southwest Quarter (SE 1/4 of SE 1/4 of SW 1/4), Section Twenty-six (26), Township Thirty-nine (39), Range Twenty-three (23), Kanabec County, Minnesota STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 2648 170TH AVENUE, MORA, MN 55051-7504 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Kanabec County, Minnesota TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. NAME OF MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR: RBC Mortgage Company, an Illinois corporation RESIDENTIAL SERVICER: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. TAX PARCEL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 04.01530.00 TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 100058900103045373 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: January 4, 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 six (6) months from the date of sale. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: Unless said mortgage is reinstated or the property redeemed, or unless the time for redemption is reduced by judicial order, you must vacate the premises by 11:59 p.m. on July 5, 2017. 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: October 21, 2016

WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Mortgagee THE ACADEMY LAW GROUP, P.A. Rebecca F. Schiller, Esq. N. Kibongni Fondungallah, Esq. Curt N. Trisko, Esq.* Samuel R. Coleman, Esq. Attorneys for Mortgagee The Academy Professional Building 25 North Dale Street St. Paul, MN 55102 (651) 209-9760 (16-1496-FC01) THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Kanabec County Times Oct. 27, Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24, Dec. 1, 2016 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: August 24, 2015 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $150,590.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Raymond Wayne Reed, single person MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. MIN#: 1006118-0000055201-0 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON THE MORTGAGE: Nations Direct Mortgage, LLC SERVICER: PennyMac Loan Services, LLC DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Filed September 8, 2015, Kanabec County Recorder, as Document Number 253885 ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: PennyMac Loan Services, LLC LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: The South 1179 feet of the West 850 feet of the SE 1/4 Section 9 Township 40 Range 23 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2458 260th Ave, Brook Park, MN 55007 PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 15.00325.00 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Kanabec THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $153,458.29 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 15, 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 12 months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s) the personal representatives or assigns. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property, if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23, is 11:59 p.m. on December 15, 2017, or the next business day if December 15, 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 24, 2016 PennyMac Loan Services, 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 File No: 16-104533 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR Published in the Kanabec County Times Oct. 27, Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24, Dec. 1, 2016

THE ACADEMY LAW GROUP, P.A. Rebecca F. Schiller, Esq. N. Kibongni Fondungallah, Esq. Curt N. Trisko, Esq. *Samuel R. Coleman, Esq.* Attorneys for Mortgagee The Academy Professional Building 25 North Dale Street St. Paul, MN 55102 (651) 209-9760 (15-2220-FC01) THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Published in the Kanabec County Times Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24, Dec. 1, 8, 2016

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): Daniel Krein and Kaye Krein, husband and wife MORTGAGEE: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: None. ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $162,600.00 DATE OF MORTGAGE: May 30, 2013 DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Recorded on June 11, 2013 as Document Number 246851; as modified of record by document recorded on January 29, 2015 as Document Number 251884 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: $172,557.85 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot Six (6), Block One (1), Grasston Acres, Kanabec County, Minnesota. STREET ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 411 ROSABELLE CRT, GRASSTON, MN 55030 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Kanabec County, Minnesota TRANSACTION AGENT: None NAME OF MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. RESIDENTIAL SERVICER: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. TAX PARCEL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 21.00555.00 TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: None THAT no action or proceeding has been instituted at law to recover the debt then remaining secured by such mortgage, or any part thereof, or, if the action or proceeding has been instituted, that the same has been discontinued, or that an execution upon the judgment rendered therein has been returned unsatisfied, in whole or in part. PURSUANT, to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: January 4, 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 six (6) months from the date of sale. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: Unless said mortgage is reinstated or the property redeemed, or unless the time for redemption is reduced by judicial order, you must vacate the premises by 11:59 p.m. on July 5, 2017. 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: Daniel Krein and Kaye Krein Dated: October 27, 2016 WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Mortgagee

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE DATE: October 26, 2016 THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION YOU ARE NOTIFIED that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described Mortgage: INFORMATION REGARDING MORTGAGE TO BE FORECLOSED 1. Date of Mortgage: December 20, 2013 2. Mortgagor: Nathan C. Olson 3. Mortgagee: Stearns Bank National Association 4. Recording Information: Recorded on January 8, 2014 as Document Number 248915, in the Office of the [ X ] County Recorder [ ] Registrar of Titles of Kanabec County, Minnesota 5. Assignments of Mortgage, if any: None INFORMATION REGARDING MORTGAGED PREMISES 6. Tax parcel identification number of the mortgaged premises: 04.02065.00 7. County in which mortgaged premises is located: Kanabec 8. Legal description of the mortgaged premises: Lot Three (3), Edlund’s Addition in Government Lot Eight (8), Section Two (2), Township Thirtynine (39), Range Twenty-three (23), according to the plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the Register of Deeds, Kanabec County, Minnesota Check here if all or part of the described real property is Registered (Torrens) 9. The physical street address, city, and zip code of the mortgaged premises: 2141 Quarter Street, Mora, Minnesota 55051 other foreclosure data 10. The person holding the Mortgage: [check one] is a transaction agent, as defined by Minn. Stat. 58.02, subd. 30. The name(s) of the transaction agent, residential mortgage servicer, and the lender or broker, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is/are […]. The transaction agent’s mortgage identification number, if stated on the Mortgage, is N/A [X] is not a transaction agent, as defined by Minn. Stat. 58.02, subd. 30. The name(s) of the residential mortgage servicer and the lender or broker, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is/are Stearns Bank National Association. 11. If stated on the Mortgage, the name of the mortgage originator, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is Stearns Bank National Association. INFORMATION REGARDING Foreclosure 12. The requisites of Minn. Stat. 580.02 have been satisfied. That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee complied with all of the notice requirements as required by statute; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by the mortgage, or any part thereof. 13. The original principal amount secured by the Mortgage was $ 46,000.00. 14. At the date of this notice the amount due on the Mortgage, including taxes, if any, paid by the holder of the Mortgage, is: $43,644.26. 15. Pursuant to the power of sale in the Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreclosed, and the mortgaged premises will be sold by the Sheriff of Kanabec County, Minnesota, at public auction on December 21, 2016, 10:00 a.m., at Kanabec County Sheriff’s Department, 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 attorney’s fees, allowed by law. 16. The time allowed by law for redemption by Mortgagor or Mortgagor’s personal representatives or assigns is six (6) months

after the date of sale. 17. Minn. Stat. 580.04(b) provides, “If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, the notice must also specify the date on or before which the mortgagor must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property redeemed under section 580.23.” If this statute applies, the time to vacate the property is 11:59 p.m. on June 21, 2017, 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 Minn. Stat. §580.07 or §582.032. 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. Name and address of Attorney for Mortgagee or Mortgage Assignee: John M. Cabak CABAK LAW, LLC 243 Main Street S Pine City, MN 55063 (320) 629-2529 john@cabaklaw.com Attny Reg. No. 0388929 Name of Mortgagee or Mortgage Assignee: Stearns Bank National Association THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR Published in the Kanabec County Times Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24, Dec. 1, 8, 2016 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Date: November 1, 2016 YOU ARE NOTIFIED THAT: 1. Default has occurred in the conditions of that certain Mortgage dated August 20, 2010, executed by Ronald W. Bandow and Diane M. Bandow, husband and wife, as Mortgagors, to The First National Bank of Milaca, a United State banking corporation, of 310 West Main Street, P.O. Box 7, Isle, Minnesota 56342, as Mortgagee, and filed for record on September 3, 2010, as Document Number 237091, in the office of the Recorder of Kanabec County, Minnesota. 2. The original principal amount secured by the Mortgage was: $321,500.00. 3. No action or proceeding at law is now pending to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage, or any part thereof. 4. The holder of the Mortgage has complied with all conditions precedent to acceleration of the debt secured by the Mortgage and foreclosure of the Mortgage, and all notice and other requirements of applicable statutes. 5. At the date of this notice the amount due on the Mortgage, and taxes, if any, paid by the holder of the Mortgage is: $297,749.58. 6. Pursuant to the power of sale in the Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreclosed, on the land described as follows: The North Half of the Southwest Quarter (N½ of SW¼) of Section Seven (7), Township Forty-one (41), Range Twenty-four (24), Kanabec County, Minnesota Street Address: 34314 Highway 47, Isle, Minnesota 56342 Tax Parcel Identification Numbers: 08.00490.00 and 08.00485.00 and will be sold by the County Sheriff of Kanabec County, Minnesota, at public auction on January 4, 2017, at 10:00 o’clock a.m. at the Kanabec County Sheriff’s Office, 18 North Vine Street, Suite 143, Mora, Minnesota 56353. 7. The time allowed by law for redemption of Mortgagors or Mortgagors’ personal representatives or assigns is six (6) months after the date of sale. 8. If the Mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. §580.30 or the property is not redeemed under Minn. Stat. §580.23, the Mortgagors must vacate the property on or before 11:59 p.m. on July 4, 2017, or the next business day if July 4, 2017, falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. 9. THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGORS, THE MORTGAGORS’ 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. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Mortgagee or Assignee of Mortgage: Scott T. Larison (#023946X) Gray, Plant, Mooty, Mooty & Bennett, P.A. 1010 West St. Germain Suite 500 St. Cloud, MN 56301 (320) 252-4414 Attorneys for Mortgagee Published in the Kanabec County Times Nov. 10, 17, 24, Dec. 1, 8, 15, 2016

NOTICES NOTICE BRUNSWICK TOWNSHIP Brunswick Township is seeking applicants to serve on the Brunswick Planning Commission. The Planning Commission is an advisory board to the town board on land use matters. The planning commission conducts assorted public hearings required by statute and makes planning and zoning recommendations to the town board. Please express your interest by contacting either: Walt Argetsinger, Zoning Administrator (320) 496-0052 or Ronald Peterson, Clerk (320) 396-4260 1086 Imperial Street Ogilvie, MN 56358 Published in the Kanabec County Times Nov. 24, Dec. 1, 2016

WINTER MEETING NOTICE The regular meetings of the Southfork Town Board for the months of December, January, and February will be held on the third Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Kanabec Townhall located at: 200 East Rutherford Ogilvie, MN 56358 Becky Meyman Clerk Published in the Kanabec County Times Dec. 1, 8, 2016 NOTICE HILLMAN TOWNSHIP DECEMBER MEETING DATE CHANGE The Hillman Township December meeting will be changed to Tuesday, December 13th at 7:00 p.m. Contact Hillman Township clerk with any questions: 320 583 8691 Hillman Township Clerk - Karen Felger Published in the Kanabec County Times Dec. 1, 8, 2016

PUBLIC HEARING

CITY OF MORA PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE 9TH & WOOD STREET IMPROVEMENTS Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Mora will meet in the Council Chambers of City Hall, at 6:30 PM, Tuesday, December 6, 2016 to consider the making of an improvement of the following streets by the construction or reconstruction of water and sanitary sewer mains, services, and appurtenances; storm water pipes and appurtenances; streets; curb & gutter; street lighting; and sidewalks or trails and to assess the benefited property for all or a portion of the cost of the improvement, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429: ·9th Street from the east line of Grove Street to the west line of Minnesota Trunk Highway 65; and ·Wood Street from the north line of 7th Street to the south line of 9th Street The area proposed to be assessed for such improvement is the property abutting the proposed improvements on said streets. The estimated cost of such improvement is $1,482,327. A reasonable estimate of the impact of the assessment will be available at the hearing. Such persons as desire to be heard with reference to the proposed improvement will be heard at this meeting. Joel Dhein City Administrator Published in the Kanabec County Times Nov. 24, Dec. 1, 2016

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www.moraminn.com FROM PAGE 24 KANABEC COUNTY TAX FORFEITED LAND SALE 2016 DATE: DECEMBER 6, 2016 TIME: 2:00 PM Location: Kanabec County Jail Meeting Room, 100 South Vine St, Mora MN 55051

www.kanabeccounty.org Contact County Auditor for more information: 320-679-6430 Tract Twp/City Parcel Address/ Legal Description/Sec-Twp-Range 1 2 3

Brunswick 03.00845.00 Brunswick 03.02675.10 Brunswick 03.02905.00

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Comfort 04.00665.00 Haybrook 07.00890.00 Haybrook 07.01270.00

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Haybrook 07.01270.00 Peace 12.02300.00

Peace

Southfork 14.00035.00

Whited

15.00045.60

Whited

15.02620.00

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Mora Mora Mora

22.01500.00 22.02540.00 22.07595.00 22.07600.00

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Mora Mora Mora Mora

Mora Mora Mora

12.03715.00

22.07605.00 22.07610.00 22.07615.00 22.07620.00 22.07625.00 22.07630.00 22.07635.00 22.07640.00 22.07545.00 22.07650.00 22.07655.00 22.07660.00 22.07665.00 22.07670.00

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Acres

Timber $ Min Bid

Comments

2093 145 Ave, Mora, Pt NE1/4 of SE1/4, 11-38-24 1.55 1018 King Rd, Braham, Pt SW1/4 of SW1/4, 35-38-24 2.00 1416 Meadowlark Ln, Mora, Lot 5 Blk 4, Countryside n/a Terrace 2052 Olympic St, Mora, Pt SW1/4 of NW1/4, 9-39-23 1.06 no address, E1/2 of SE1/4, 21-42-24 80.00 no address, SW1/4 of NE1/4 & NW1/4 of SE1/4, 80.00 30-42-24 no address, SE1/4 of NE1/4 & NE1/4 of SE1/4, 30-42-24 80.00 3191 Hwy 65, Mora, Plan of Warman, Lots 6 & 12, n/a Blk 4 28378 Hardwood Ln E, Brook Park, Blackberry Acres, 5.10 Lot 23 Blk 4 1555 Hwy 47, Ogilvie, S1/2 of SE1/4 of NE1/4 & N1/2 38.72 of NE1/4 of SE1/4 ex 1.28 ac hwy r/w, 2-38-25 xxxx 270 Ave, Brook Park, Pt N1/2 of Efr1/2 of Efr1/2, 5.00 3-40-23 2684 Wildlife Dr E, Brook Park, Wildlife Acres II, 5.00 Lot 5 Blk 3 909 Union St S, Mora, Pt Lot 9, Aud Subd #6 n/a 825 Hwy 65, Mora, Pt Lot 1, Aud Subd #19 n/a

$5,000 $5,000 $5,000

*cleanup terms

74,100 69,305

$5,000 $50,000 $50,000

*cleanup terms landlocked landlocked

61,414 -

$50,000 $2,500

landlocked

$5,000

Torrens

$95,000

*cleanup terms

$5,000

*cleanup terms

$10,000

$45,000 $25,000

*cleanup terms Torrens commercial bldg commercial bldg

415/413 Cardinal St, Mora, Fox Run 2nd Add, Lots 1 & 2, Blk 1

twin lot

$5,000

see notes*

411/409 Cardinal St, Mora, Fox Run 2nd Add, Lots 3 & 4, Blk 1

twin lot

$5,000

see notes*

407/405 Cardinal St, Mora, Fox Run 2nd Add, Lots 5 & 6, Blk 1

twin lot

$5,000

see notes*

403/401 Cardinal St, Mora, Fox Run 2nd Add, Lots 7 & 8, Blk 1

twin lot

$5,000

see notes*

829/831 Edwards Ave, Mora, Fox Run 2nd Add, Lots 9 & 10, Blk 1

twin lot

$5,000

see notes*

901/903 Edwards Ave, Mora, Fox Run 2nd Add, Lots 1 & 2, Blk 2

twin lot

$5,000

see notes*

400/402 Cardinal St, Mora, Fox Run 2nd Add, Lots 3 & 4, Blk 2

twin lot

$5,000

see notes*

twin lot

$5,000

see notes*

lot lot lot lot lot lot lot lot lot lot lot lot lot lot lot lot lot lot lot lot

$5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000

$50,000 $500

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Mora Mora Mora Mora Mora Mora Mora Mora Mora Mora Mora Mora Mora Mora Mora Mora Mora Mora Mora Mora

22.07675.00 22.07680.00 22.07685.00 22.07690.00 22.07710.00 22.07715.00 22.07730.00 22.07740.00 22.07745.00 22.07750.00 22.07755.00 22.07760.00 22.07765.00 22.07770.00 22.07775.00 22.07780.00 22.07785.00 22.07790.00 22.07795.00 22.07800.00

404/406 Cardinal St, Mora, Fox Run 2nd Add, Lots 5 & 6, Blk 2 508 Jewell St, Mora, Fox Run 2nd Add, Lot 1 Blk 3 504 Jewell St, Mora, Fox Run 2nd Add, Lot 2 Blk 3 500 Jewell St, Mora, Fox Run 2nd Add, Lot 3 Blk 3 709 Bluebird St, Mora, Fox Run 2nd Add, Lot 1 Blk 4 829 Nelson Ave, Mora, Fox Run 2nd Add, Lot 4 Blk 5 831 Nelson Ave, Mora, Fox Run 2nd Add, Lot 5 Blk 5 704 Bluebird St, Mora, Fox Run 2nd Add, Lot 1 Blk 6 830 Nelson Ave, Mora, Fox Run 2nd Add, Lot 3 Blk 6 834 Nelson Ave, Mora, Fox Run 2nd Add, Lot 4 Blk 6 900 Nelson Ave, Mora, Fox Run 2nd Add, Lot 5 Blk 6 904 Nelson Ave, Mora, Fox Run 2nd Add, Lot 6 Blk 6 908 Nelson Ave, Mora, Fox Run 2nd Add, Lot 7 Blk 6 912 Nelson Ave, Mora, Fox Run 2nd Add, Lot 8 Blk 6 916 Nelson Ave, Mora, Fox Run 2nd Add, Lot 9 Blk 6 920 Nelson Ave, Mora, Fox Run 2nd Add, Lot 10 Blk 6 924 Nelson Ave, Mora, Fox Run 2nd Add, Lot 11 Blk 6 1000 Nelson Ave, Mora, Fox Run 2nd Add, Lot 12 Blk 6 1004 Nelson Ave, Mora, Fox Run 2nd Add, Lot 13 Blk 6 1008 Nelson Ave, Mora, Fox Run 2nd Add, Lot 14 Blk 6 915 Nelson Ave, Mora, Fox Run 2nd Add, Lot 1 Blk 7

43 44

Mora Quamba

22.07825.00 24.00205.00

no address, Fox Run 2nd Add, Outlot A 46.90 no address, Plat of Quamba, E 70’ of Lots 2 & 3, Block 1 lot

*cleanup terms

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: Properties will be sold to the highest bidder (but not less than the minimum bid value). Payment in full is required on the day of the sale by cash or check. Fees & Costs in addition to the bid amount: - 3% surcharge for the state assurance account, as required by state law. - $25.00 State Deed Fee - State Deed Tax of .33% of sale price ($1.65 minimum) -Recording Fee of $46.00 for Abstract or $46.00-$66.00 for Torrens -Well Certificate of $50.00 (if applicable) State deeds are quit claim deeds which prohibit enrollment of the land in a state funded program providing compensation for conservation of marginal land or wetlands. Kanabec County does not ensure access to any of these parcels. Properties are sold “as is”. All sales are final with no refunds or exchanges allowed. The Department of Revenue will issue a quit claim deed to purchaser. *Cleanup terms: Some properties may require cleanup to come into compliance with State and local regulations. *Note: These are twin home lots to be sold together. The City of Mora will allow a single family home built on the two lots, after requesting a combine of the two lots into one through the City of Mora zoning department. Please contact the zoning official for the township or city where the parcel is located to obtain information with regards to specific building and zoning ordinances regarding these parcels. Additional information regarding these parcels is available at: KANABEC COUNTY AUDITOR’S OFFICE 18 VINE ST N, SUITE 261A MORA, MN 55051 (320) 679-6430 Published in the Kanabec County Times Nov. 24, Dec. 1, 2016

COUNTY BOARD PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNTY BOARD State of Minnesota County of Kanabec Office of County Coordinator Synopsis of the County Board Minutes of 11/2/16 in pursuance of M.S. 375.12 Subd.1. 1. The Kanabec County Board of Commissioners met at 9 a.m. on Nov 2, 2016 pursuant to adjournment with the following Board Members present: Gene Anderson, Kim Smith, Dennis McNally, and Kathi Ellis. Absent: Les Nielsen. 2. 9:01 a.m. – Commissioner Nielsen arrived. 3. Carried unanimously to approve the agenda as amended. 4. Carried unanimously to approve the 10/19/16 minutes of the Board of Commissioners as corrected. 5. The Board discussed a spring road restriction request from Brandon Besser. Smith introduced a resolution to deny the request to allow an exemption from road restrictions. The motion was seconded by McNally and the following voted: In Favor: Smith, McNally, Nielsen and Anderson. Opposed: Ellis, whereupon the resolution was declared passed and

adopted. 6. Carried unanimously to approve the following paid claims: Vendor Amount Braham Public Schools 46,182.24 East Central School District 15,577.99 Health Partners 5,026.63 Hinckley-Finlayson Schools 14,493.63 Isle Public Schools 20,191.30 Kanabec County 138,464.78 Milaca Public Schools 3,379.30 Mora Public Schools 509,189.24 Ogilvie Public Schools 153,980.91 Resource Training & Solutions 5,039.30 Totalfunds By Hasler 6,000.01 10 claims under $2,000 were paid from the Revenue Fund 4,378.21 Total 921,903.54 7. Carried unanimously to approve the following claims on the funds indicated: Revenue Fund VENDOR AMOUNT Abate Tek 6,500.00 Advanced Correctional Healthcare 13,943.97 A’viands 9,514.09 Kanabec County Highway Dept 3,326.50 Kanabec-Pine Community Health 6,722.74 Mattson Electric 4,882.55 MRA Trusight 3,047.01

FORECLOSURES

Premier Outdoor Services 5,050.00 Prophoenix Corporation 2,500.00 Ramsey County 2,800.00 Reliance Telephone 3,800.00 96 claims under $2,000 were allowed and ordered paid on the Revenue Fund 41,564.27 Total 103,651.13 Road & Bridge Fund Vendor Amount Auto Value 2,557.63 Beaudry 12,935.19 Blaine Brothers Truckaline 10,990.51 Compass Minerals 3,157.34 Contech 13,009.68 E-Z Excavating 39,035.00 J A Smith Companies 3,080.00 Nuss Truck 2,549.31 Premier Outdoor Services 51,652.00 Ziegler Cat 5,250.00 19 claims under $2,000 were allowed and ordered paid on the Road and Bridge Fund 8,806.27 Total 153,022.93 8. The Board discussed the 2017 Budget. The Board will have a budget meeting on 11/14/16 at 12:30 p.m. in the county board room for this purpose. 9. Transit Director Pieper met with the Board to discuss her office. Carried unanimously to approve a Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Princeton and Timber

Trails Public Transit for payment of service provided to seniors going to senior dining. 10. Carried unanimously to hire a Bus Driver at $14.32 per hour. 11. Carried unanimously to appoint Tina Diedrich-Von Eschen as the Kanabec County Assessor effective for the four-year term ending on 12/31/20. 12. Carried unanimously to Request the Governor to Request Federal Declaration of County Disaster Area. 13. Carried unanimously to declare a local state of emergency for Kanabec County 14. Smith introduced a resolution to provide for property tax relief upon reassessment of properties damaged by disaster. The motion was seconded by Nielsen and the following voted: In Favor: Smith, Nielsen, Ellis, and Anderson. Opposed: McNally, whereupon the resolution was declared passed and adopted. 15. Carried unanimously to close the meeting at 10:48 a.m. pursuant to the Open Meeting Law, MN Statute §13D.05, subd. 2 to discuss matters related to employee data that is not public under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. 16. Carried unanimously to open the meeting at 12:17 p.m.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: May 02, 2007 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $147,120.00 MORTGAGOR(S): Walter B. Rohling, a single person MORTGAGEE: U.S. Bank National Association ND DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded: May 14, 2007 Kanabec County Recorder Document Number: 224005 Transaction Agent: Not Applicable Transaction Agent Mortgage Identification Number: Not Applicable Lender or Broker: U.S. Bank National Association ND Residential Mortgage Servicer: U.S. Bank National Association Mortgage Originator: Not Applicable COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Kanabec Property Address: 2644 240th Ave, Brook Park, MN 55007-4656 Tax Parcel ID Number: 15.01120.00 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 23, Township 40, Range 23, except the West 660 feet thereof, Kanabec County, Minnesota AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE: $144,166.88 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: January 10, 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 six (6) 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 July 10, 2017, or the next business day if July 10, 2017 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 17. Carried unanimously to approve an updated policy P-110, Guide for Members of the Pubic and Data Subjects for Requesting Information. 18. Carried unanimously to decrease the hours of Registered Nurse Laura Bork to 32-40 hours per week effective 10/29/16. 19. Carried unanimously to approve a Community Health Board Grant Project Agreement between the State of MN and the Kanabec County Community Health Board for screening/rescreening for hearing and special health needs of infants and children. 20. Carried unanimously to approve payment of the following claims on SCORE Funds: Quality Disposal $1,015, East Central Sanitation $2,366.85, and Arthur Twp $400. 21. Carried unanimously to designate 12/22/17 and12/25/17 as paid holidays in 2017. 22. Carried unanimously to close at the meeting at 12:26 p.m. pursuant to MN Statute §13D.03 to consider strategy for labor negotiations, including negotiation strategies or developments and discussion and review of labor negotiation proposals, conducted pursuant to sections §179A.01 to §179A.25. Those present during the

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: November 11, 2016 MORTGAGEE: U.S. Bank National Association successor by merger to U.S. Bank National Association ND Wilford, Geske & Cook P.A. Attorneys for Mortgagee 7616 Currell Blvd Ste 200 Woodbury, MN 55125-2296 (651) 209-3300 File Number: 036380F01 Published in the Kanabec County Times Nov. 24, Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2016

PROBATE

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF KANABEC DISTRICT COURT TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 33-PR-16-39 In Re: Estate of: JoAnn E. Menk aka JoAnn Menk aka JoAnn Evelyn Menk, Decedent NOTICE AND ORDER OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS It is Ordered and Notice is given that on January 9, 2017, at 1:30 p.m., a hearing will be held in this Court at 18 N. Vine Street, Mora, Minnesota, for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the Will of the Decedent dated May 27, 2014, and codicil(s) to the Will dated ___, and separate writing(s) under Minnesota Statutes section 524.2513 (“Will”), and for the appointment of Ronald K. Menk, whose address is 2867 340th Avenue, Hinckley, Minnesota 55037, as Personal Representative of the Estate of the Decedent in an unsupervised administration. Any objections to the petition must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper and if no objections are filed or raised, the Personal Representative will be appointed with full power to administer the Estate including the power to collect all assets, to pay all legal debts, claims, taxes and expenses, to sell real and personal property, and to do all necessary acts for the Estate. Notice is also given that (subject to Minnesota Statutes section 524.3801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the Personal Representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred. A charitable beneficiary may request notice of the probate proceedings be given to the Attorney General pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section 501B.41, subdivision 5. BY THE COURT Stoney L Hiljus Judge of District Court Nov. 21, 2016 Sharon Schubert Court Administrator Attorney for: Personal Representative 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 Dec. 1, 8, 2016 closed portion of the meeting include Commissioners McNally, Anderson, Nielsen, Ellis, Smith, and County Coordinator & Personnel Director Christopherson. 23. Carried unanimously to open the meeting at 12:31p.m. 24. Carried unanimously to approve a 2016-2018 bargaining unit agreement between Kanabec County and the Law Enforcement Labor Services Union Local 107. 25. Carried unanimously to close the meeting at 12:33 p.m. pursuant to the Open Meeting Law, Minnesota Statute §13D.05, subd. 3 to evaluate the performance of County Coordinator Christopherson. 26. Carried unanimously to open the meeting at 12:43 p.m. 27. Carried unanimously to adjourn at 12:45 p.m. and to meet again in regular session on 11/16/16 at 9 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 Dec. 1, 2016

26 KANABEC COUNTY TIMES OBITUARIES

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Viola M. Grauel Taylor

David D. Bruce

Kleo C. Lewis

Viola Mae Grauel Taylor of Eagan, formerly of Ogilvie, died on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016, at the Commons on Marice. She was 93 years old. She was born on Oct. 19, 1923, near Knife Lake in Kanabec County to Tedwell and Grace (Vian) Rogne. One o nine children, she grew of u on the family farm near up A Ann Lake. She was united in marr riage to Harold Taylor and t they were blessed with two d daughters, Sharon and Karr ron. Several years later her h husband died unexpectedly i a truck accident. She latin e married George Grauel er o March 28, 1950, and they on w were blessed with a son G George. The family lived in the A Ann Lake area and she worked as a waitress at the Dew-Drop Inn and other Ann Lake and Mora restaurants. She spent many years working at the Twin Cities Arsenal in Shoreview, Fingerhut in Mora and later at EPC in Mora. In 1975 her husband died unexpectedly of a heart attack. On April 30, 1977, she was united in marriage to Howard Taylor. The couple remained in the Mora area until his death in June of 1991. She was a compassionate caregiver throughout her life, always ready to help family and friends in need. She loved animals. Throughout the years she had several cherished dogs and cats. She also enjoyed raising farm animals including chickens and cattle. She enjoyed cooking and baking and taking goodies to friends and neighbors. She loved to knit, embroider, crochet and she made numerous tied blankets. In her younger years she loved family fishing trips in the summer and winter. She enjoyed a sense of peace and serenity when outdoors in the garden or feeding the birds, ducks and squirrels. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Harold, George and Howard; son-in-law, Wally Kenney; siblings, Alva, Milton, Adeline, Wilton, Evelyn, Calvin and Edward. She is survived by children, Sharon (Bob) Knoll, Karron (Al Kampa) Sohr and George (Karen) Grauel; grandchildren, Pam, Jeff, Rhonda, Robin, David, Marcee, Keith and Tim; great grandchildren, Dylan, Jay, Josh, Justin, Trenton, Evan, Hannah, Nathan, Nicole, Dustin and Abby; sister Edith (Darrell) McIalwain; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral Services were held on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016, at Akkerman-Ingebrand Funeral Home in Mora. Pastor Bob DeYoung officiated. Pallbearers were her great-grandchildren. Burial was in the Oakwood Cemetery in Mora. Arrangements were by the Akkerman-Ingebrand Funeral Home of Mora. Condolences may be posted at www.aifuneralhome. com.

David Dean Bruce of Mora died on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016. He was 63 years old. He was born July 1, 1953, in Princeton to Gerald and Joyce (Hammill) Bruce. He spent 45 years as a truck driver, proud to have neve er caused a single accident. H He loved tinkering around tthe yard and garage, where h he spent a lot of time workiing on cars while listening tto classic country music. His brothers were his best ffriends all of his life and he o often spent time working on c cars with them and exchangiing mostly true stories after a day of hunting during deer c camp each season. He married in 1983 and h had two children, Jennifer and Jonathon. He was a proud father who loved seeing his children grow up to be loving and successful people who began starting families of their own. He was a devoted husband to his soul mate, Susie (Marcotte) Bruce, who he married in 2011. Together they enjoyed the simplicities in life, the same quick wit and The History Channel. They shared an unquestionable ever-lasting love for each other. He was preceded in death by parents, Gerald and Joyce; brothers, Scott and Randy and sister, Peggy. He is survived by wife, Susan; children, Jennifer (Darrin) and Jonathon (Amy); grandchildren, Bryce (4) and Pammie (16); siblings, Gary, Mark, Trudy, Jim, Mary, Dale, Cathy, Judy and Patty. His memorial service was held Monday, Nov. 28, 2016, at Peterson-Johnson Funeral Home in Milaca. A private interment will take place at a later date. Arrangements by Peterson-Johnson Funeral Home Milaca www.pjfuneralhome.com.

Kleo Clyde Lewis died on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016, at his home in Mora. He was 90 years old. The sixth of six siblings, he was born on Sept. 14, 1926, on the family farm in Peace Township to Clyde and Jessie (Forshier) Lewis. He grew up there and atttended Emerson School for e eight years and then Mora H High School. He had his d dad sign so he could join the N Navy and he served from 11944 until 1947. He was united in marrriage to Bette Forsberg and tthey lived in St. Paul. Three c children were blessed to the u union. He was later married tto Joy Ostenson in 1979. Two c children were blessed to this u union. In 1984 the couple moved to Mora and in 1988 he retired. He worked as a welder and throughout his life he worked at Whirlpool, Minnesota Fence and Iron Works, Linder’s Fabricating, Fingerhut and Mora Steel and Fabricating. In retirement years he enjoyed working as head dishwasher for Camp Evergreen. He enjoyed deer hunting, fishing, camping, gardening and farming. He loved his horses and his chickens. He also loved reading and working with rocks and agates, as well as having family and friends stop in for coffee. The pot was always on and if they were lucky, there might be a caramel roll if he hadn’t already eaten all of them. He will be truly missed by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by parents, Clyde and Jessie; brothers and sisters, Vernon, Darrell, Louise, Ardyth and Ruby and son, Ronald. He is survived by wife, Joy; sons, John (Sue) Lewis and Konrad Lewis; daughters, Diane (Larry) Uhlir and Jennie (Mitch) Larson; daughter-in-law, Jeaneen Lewis; sisters-in-law, Mildred Lewis and Dorothy Lewis; seven grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; cousins, nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral services were held on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016, at Hillman Baptist Church with Pastor Randy Strom officiating. Music was provided by Jim Hill. Pallbearers were Randy Lewis, Steve Hanson, Marcus Benson, Hugh Muehlberg, John Lewis and Nathan Muehlberg. Military Honors provided by Mora American Legion Post 201. Arrangements by Dresser-Methven Funeral Home.

Dorothy Raines

WHY

Dorothy Raines of River Falls, Wisconsin, formerly of Mora, died on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016, at the Kinnic Health and Rehab in River Falls of complications she suffered after a fall. Funeral services will be h held at 11 a.m. on Saturd day, Dec. 3, 2016, at Dresser M Methven Funeral Home in M Mora with Rev. Mark Maun nula officiating. Visitation w will be from 10-11 a.m. Burial will be at Brook P Park Cemetery. A full notice will be in n next week’s paper. Arrangements by Dresse er-Methven Funeral Home.

Marvin J. Hayes Marvin Joseph Hayes of Ogilvie died on Monday, Nov. 21, 2016, at Mille Lacs Health System in Onamia. He was 86 years old. He was born July 25, 1930, in Blue Earth to Albert and Margaret (Merklin) Hayes. He was the second of eight siblings. He moved to Brunswick, w with Joyce and Jerry Stensstrom in 1986. He worked a at Industries Inc. in Camb bridge and Mora where he w was well known for his hard w work. His personality made iit easy for him to make m many wonderful friends. He loved his animals, m mainly Blackie the cat and H Harry his beloved rabbit. H He enjoyed fishing, hunting a and going to garage sales with Jerry, Joyce and Missy. He liked to joke with everyone, especially the ladies. He was preceded in death by parents, Albert and Margaret; sisters, Loretta, Betty Lou and Mary Jane; and foster mother, Joyce Stenstrom. He is survived by foster father, Jerry Stenstrom; foster sister, Missy Desrosier; brothers, Charles (Carol) and James; sisters, Dorothy Matson and Joyce Barland; plus many nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services were held on Monday, Nov. 28, 2016, at Akkerman-Ingebrand Funeral Home in Mora. Rev. Bob DeYoung officiated. Burial was at Fish Lake Cemetery in Mora. Arrangements were handled by Akkerman-Ingebrand Funeral Home. Condolences may be posted at www.aifuneralhome. com.

Howard R. Davis

Howard Davis formerly of Mora, died on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016, in Phoenix Arizona. He was 70 years old. He was born March 15, 1946, to Roger E. and Alvina L. (Parsons) Davis, the youngest of eight children. He graduated from Mora High School in 1964 and continued his education at tech school in Minneapolis. In December 1966, he moved to Phoenix for a new job and liked the climate, so he stayed. He held many positions in his lifetime including lab tech engineer, house painter, photographer, private investigator and accountant. His passion was his photography; landscapes, buildings and social gatherings. He photographed many weddings for friends and family. He was preceded in death by parents, Roger and Vina; stepmother, Effie; siblings, Wilbur, Ron, Blanche and Ginger. He is survived by children, Patrick (Bonna) Lippert, Pamela (Larry) Oslin, Paula Lippert and Penny (Shaun) Sites; grandchildren, Robbie, Melissa, Lindsay, Bryan, Mellissa, Tyffani, Keith, Talia, Aidan and Erin; sisters, Lorene Sherman, Carol (Willis) Hanson, Betty Lawrence and many nieces and nephews. A graveside prayer was held Saturday, Nov. 26, at Oakwood Cemetery, Mora.

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Buying all dairy cattle, all beef cattle. Brent Besser. East Central Livestock. 320-679-4333.

20 NOTICES ISD #332 Mora Public Schools will be holding their annual Truth in Taxation Hearing in conjunction with the Regular School Board Meeting on December 15, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. in Board Room #238 in the High School Building. The public is welcome to attend.

Royalton Township is looking for quotes for a Minnesota Licensed Sewer Inspector, on a part time basis, as needed. For specifics & quote information call: Royalton Town Hall at: 320-396-2982. Roberta Folkestad, Clerk.

101 SNOW REMOVAL/ EQUIPMENT

Parker Snow Plowing. Alleys, driveways, lots. Business/residential. Call 651-347-5848.

Will do snowplowing in Mora. $15 for most driveways 320-679-4020.

154 EMPLOYMENT Part-time and overnight positions (overnight positions $1 more per hour) for Direct Care Staff available at Serenity Manor and Serenity Haven located in Mora The position includes duties associated in working with adults with chemical dependency issues that includes but not limited to medication administration, logging and cooking for large numbers. Must be 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivilant. Must have a current drivers license and proof of insurance. Must be trained or the ability to be trained in CPR/First Aid. Background checks completed.

Send resume to Serenity Manor Attn: Kevin, 106 East Maple, Mora, MN 55051 or call 320-679-1936.

201 DAY CARE Deb's Tiny Tots experience. Infant thru school ages. Certified CPR/First Aid. Braham. 763-333-4990.

Roofing Problems: Call Joe's Roofing. 35 years experience. Licensed, insured. 320-679-4443/ 612-845-0289.

112 TREE SERVICE

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

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

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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 For Rent: 1-BDRM house, in Mora, $575 plus utilities 320-515-1887.

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Help wanted at Heggies Pizza. Job includes all facets of pizza production & possible truck loading. Hours are: 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Apply at the factory. 1115 6th Ave. NE, Milaca No calls please.

Available Immediately Elderly/Disabled Building 1 Bedroom unit 2nd Floor Heat, Water, Trash included in rent Laundry, Plug-in Parking Controlled Access Entry Rental Assistance Program Income Restrictions Apply Call Annette @ 763.639.1855

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KANABEC COUNTY TIMES

The City of Mora has a number of boards and commissions, with varying duties and authority. The appointments on these boards and commissions have varying terms from one to six years. The following positions are open for January 1, 2017: AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD 2 Openings - Three-Year Term ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 2 Openings – Six-Year Term PARK BOARD 2 Openings – Three-Year Term PLANNING COMMISSION 2 Openings - Three-Year Term PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION 1 Opening - Three-Year Term All persons interested in serving on a board or commission should contact a City Council Member of their choice or come to Mora City Hall for an application and additional information. Applications must be received by December 27, 2016.

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Now hiring bartenders, cooks and servers. Some experience preferred. Competitive wages. Flexible hours. Applications available. If interested please call Kev's Depot 320-364-1311.

The Minnesota Judicial Branch is hiring Senior Court Clerks for our Kanabec County Courthouse. Full-time position with benefits package available. To apply, go to http://bit.ly/SCCFY170039. Questions? Email Mandy.Peterson@ courts.state.mn.us.

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Location: Mora High School Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED plus 2 years post-secondary education or Para Pro Test required. AA or BA/BS degree preferred. Experience in Synergy student system, Special Education forms, data entry, Google applications, as well as above average skills interacting with the public and basic general technology skills preferred. Experience working with students in school settings strongly preferred. Job Duties Include: Performs receptionist duties including answering phones, welcoming students, parents, visitors and the general public, responding to the door buzzer and tracking student attendance in a fast paced office environment. Also assists with Special Education due process paperwork, filing and providing instructional support in the classroom. SALARY: Instructional Paraprofessional HoursStarting at $12.80/hour Clerical Hours- Starting at $12.56/hour Application Deadline: Open Until Filled Start Date: ASAP For more information contact Nick Bakke at (320) 679-6220 or at nbakke@moraschools.org Apply online at www. moraschools.org (preferred) or Submit a letter of interest, resume and references to: Kris McNally, Mora Public Schools, 400 Maple Ave E., Mora, MN 55051 or kmcnally@moraschools.org It is the policy of Independent School District 332, Mora, Minnesota, to provide equal employment opportunity for all, without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, or age.

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Bud Johnson and grandson on a ﬁshing trip to Ontario with Butch Obert.

Brock Peterson, age 11, got a doe while hunting with his dad.

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Garret Smith got this deer on Nov. 7, while hunting with his dad and Grandpa Alden.

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Kathy Chauncey from South Dakota shows off lunch following a recent ﬁshing trip.

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Shania Nahring, 17 years old, from Ogilvie, pictured left, with an eightpoint buck, 19 inch spread. JESSICA PETERSON | SUBMITTED

Zoey Peterson, age 12, got a doe while hunting with her dad. SUBMITTED

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