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THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2020 VOL. 137 NO. 12 www.MoraMinn.com $1.00 GUT WRENCHING: Mora boys denied their chance as basketball competitions canceled. P9 Ripka works on wolf plan

BY TERRY SALMELA [email protected]

Peter Ripka, Ogilvie area farmer and Farmers Union Fieldman is one of 20 people representing diverse groups and perspectives who have been selected to serve on the State Wolf Advisory Com- mittee. The purpose of the committee is to provide input to Department of Natural Resources to update Minne- sota’s wolf management plan KIRSTEN FAURIE | TIMES by developing recommended Even with wipes and sanitizer at hand, Mora Public Library employees prepared to close their doors at 5 p.m. March 17 until a date yet to be deter- wolf management options and mined. The library had already removed fabric items like dress up clothes and pillows from the children’s area, and was encouraging patrons to preferences, with particular practice social distancing by limiting the amount of time spent in the library. emphasis on controversial aspects of wolf management. Ripka said that the reason for setting up this committee is because the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will be delis- ting wolves from the endan- Closed until further notice gered species list nationally this month. However, before that happens in Minnesota the Locals respond as closures, cancellations ripple through state to DNR is going to take the year of 2020 to evaluate how the cur- slow virus spread; store shelves hit hard with unprecedented demand rent Minnesota Wolf Manage- ment Plan that was established BY KIRSTEN FAURIE By March 15, Gov. Walz announced in 2001 is working and what [email protected] the closure of public schools to begin no may need to be improved. The later than March 18. Then, on March 16, committee will start meeting The words “until further notice” have Walz ordered the suspension of dine-in in April and continue until the become the new norm as information service at bars and restaurants until at process is completed with the about cancellations, closings and travel least March 27. Drive-through and curb- management plan. bans changes by the minute in an at- side pickup options would be allowed. The DNR selected committee tempt to slow the spread of the COVID-19 members who represent hunt- respiratory illness. COUNTY BRACES FOR THE WORST ing and trapping; wolf advoca- On March 13, as Minnesota Gov- Kanabec County health and law cy and animal rights; livestock ernor Tim Walz and the Minnesota enforcement heads asked for immediate and agriculture; forestry, con- Department of Health Commissioner action and fl exibility from the County servation and environmental Jan Malcolm announced community Board of Commissioners on March 17. protection; local governments mitigation strategies to slow the spread County board took steps to limit public and all geographic regions of of COVID-19, store shelves in Mora were access to the courthouse and other KIRSTEN FAURIE | TIMES the state. getting hit hard for items like toilet Shoppers emptied Coborn’s shelves of toilet paper and hand sanitizer. SEE COVID-19, PAGE 10 paper on March 13, despite product limits. SEE WOLVES, PAGE 16 Library, parents partner to provide home-school materials

Note: All East Central Regional where families can check out have an open space, had been homeschooling communities, doesn’t work with their child’s Library locations have been closed homeschooling materials that wondering what to do with it, but not all of the same opportu- learning style. Then they’ve eff ective March 17 until further have been donated by members and agreed immediately. nities. One of those was having put all this money into a pro- notice in an eff ort to slow the of the community. “We had the space, and we access to all types of materials gram, but may need to switch spread of COVID-19. The idea came about when have a large homeschooling for no cost, which is important to a new one. Or many families stay at home mom and busi- population in the area, so why to Knutson as she homeschools have several children they BY RACHEL SCHMELTZER ness owner Angella Knutson not try it?” said Jordan. their four children. homeschool, and need materi- [email protected] approached Mora’s Branch Knutson’s inspiration came While it has its advantages, als appropriate for all ages and Librarian, Katherine Jordan, from her previous hometown homeschooling is also expen- levels. This can start to add up, Homeschooling families in about partnering to provide in southwest Minnesota where sive, and Knutson said parents so having a local library that the Mora area now have anoth- educational materials free she and her husband Brett “homeschool based on our offers materials for free is a er option when it comes to fi nd- of charge. Knutson went into moved from a couple years ago. children’s needs.” huge cost savings. ing a curriculum: check it out the library to talk with Jor- There was a large homeschool- Curriculum manuals and Knutson is hoping this will at the local library. Beginning dan, asking if there was the ing population there, and when workbooks are not cheap, and be a helpful resource for the this past January there is now room for it and if it was even a the Knutsons moved to Mora oftentimes parents will try a section in the Mora Library possibility. Jordan happened to they found great resources and something only to discover it SEE HOMESCHOOL, PAGE 8

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FIRE CALLS Keep those alcoholic beverages sealed

Friday, Feb. 14: At approx- Mora Area Fire Department uestion: Can you explain beverage that has been opened, or sober driver, use a cab/public trans- imately 3:23 p.m. the Mora was called to Highway 65 what is considered an open the seal broken, or the contents of portation or stay at the location of Area Fire Department was in Ford Township where bottle violation here in which have been partially removed. the celebration. called to Brook Park resi- a vehicle was on fi re. The Minnesota? Possession means either that the •Speak Up – Offer to be a designat- dence where a garage door fi refi ghters used 522 gallons Q Answer: Minnesota law person had actual possession of ed driver or be available to pick up a opener outlet was smoking. of water to put out the fi re. says that it is a crime for the bottle or receptacle or that the loved one anytime, anywhere. The breaker was tripped. The owner was sleeping in a person to drink person consciously exercised do- •Buckle up — the best defense The fi refi ghters unplugged the vehicle, woke up to the or consume an minion and control over the bottle against a drunk driver. the opener. smell of smoke but could alcoholic beverage or receptacle. •Report drunk driving — call 911 not extinguish it. He insisted in a motor vehicle Roadway means that portion of when witnessing impaired driving Saturday, Feb. 15: At he was alright and suff ered when the vehicle a highway improved, designed, or behavior. Be prepared to provide approximately 11:17 a.m. the no smoke inhalation, burns is upon a street or ordinarily used for vehicular travel location, license plate number and Mora Area Fire Department or other injuries. highway. including the shoulder. observed dangerous behavior. was called to Lakeview It is also a crime Minnesota’s enhanced DWI Drive in Comfort Township. Saturday, March 7: At for a person to enforcement and education efforts SERGEANT NEIL DICKENSON is Minnesota State A home had a gas leak. approximately 4:56 p.m. have in possession, have been factors in the continued Patrol public information offi cer for the state’s Upon speaking to the the Mora Area Fire Depart- Ask A while in a private reduction of alcohol-related deaths. northeast region. Send your questions related to laws homeowner they found ment was called to Olympic motor vehicle upon Still, drunk driving remains a seri- in Minnesota to: Sgt. Neil Dickenson – Minnesota State that Center Point Energy St. in Brook Park where a Trooper a street or high- ous threat on our roads, contribut- Patrol at 1131 Mesaba Ave, Duluth, MN 55811. Or reach had been called and they shed was fully engulfed Neil Dickenson way, any bottle or ing to 84 deaths in 2018. me at [email protected] accidentally dispatched the in fi re. The fi refi ghters receptacle contain- Commit to a Sober Ride fi re department instead of a extinguished the blaze with ing an alcoholic •Plan for a safe ride — designate a service tech. The homeown- 506 gallons of water using er requested that the gas be a bumper line. They also left on and was advised not removed the tin framework to occupy the home until to soak the wood. The the gas tech arrived and breaker was tripped cutting ABSENTEE VOTING NOTICE inspected the situation. off power to the home. East Central Electric came and Mora Public Schools May 12, 2020 Special Election Saturday, Feb. 29: At fi xed the wire to restore approximately 8:37 p.m. the power to the home. 2004 Mahogany Street Mora, MN 55051 Absentee Ballot Information (320) 679-4197 You can vote by casting an absentee ballot prior to the May 12, 2020 Special 807 North Main Street EXPLORATION. FRIENDSHIPS. FUN. Cambridge, MN 55008 Election. Absentee voting begins March 27, 2020 and runs through May (763) 689-4604 SIGN UP FOR 4-H CAMP! 11, 2020. Th ere are two ways to vote by absentee ballot for this election - in person and by mail. First, you must apply for an absentee ballot. How to Get an Absentee Ballot Application Your trusted Absentee ballot applications are available business days at the Mora Public Schools District Offi ce, 400 Maple Avenue East, Mora, MN 55051 until May small town 11, 2020 from 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. fender bender mender! You can pick up an application in person, call in a request at (320) 679-6200 No matter how your vehicle gets damaged, z.umn.edu/camp4h ext 5550, email a request to [email protected] , or go to http:// we'll make sure it gets fi xed right! www.moraschools.org and download an application. Bring your vehicle in for an estimate today! In order to accommodate for mail transit times, you should apply as soon as Complete Collision Repair you know that you want to vote by absentee ballot. Completed application Paint Damage - Excellente Color Match forms may be faxed to (320) 679-6209, emailed to kchristianson@ We Handle All Insurance Claims moraschools.org , or mailed to Mora Public Schools Attn: District Offi ce -

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Attention customers: RECURRING EVENTS Before visiting our offi ce we ask that you please consider doing things like placing your advertisements, THUR. 3/19 renewing your subscriptions or sending a letter to the editor via the phone or email. NAMI Connection: 6:30-8 p.m., Cambridge Medical Center, We are doing our best to protect our associates while continuing to remain open for business. Harbor Room. Our phone number is: 320-679-2661 Lap Swim: 6-7 a.m. Ogilvie Community Pool. Our email address is: [email protected] Celebrate Recovery: 6 p.m. meal, True Vine Lutheran Church, Thank you, Mora. Staff of Kanabec Publications, the Advertiser and the Kanabec County Times AlAnon Meeting: 4:00 p.m. United Methodist Church, Mora. AA Meetings: 10 a.m., St. Mary’s Church, Mora; 8 p.m., Ogilvie Fire Hall, Ogilvie. Pickleball: 6:15-8:15 p.m., Mora Elem., Court 6 Enter at door APRIL 1 A1. offering a free educational course Adult Day Break: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Our Redeemer Lutheran Cancelled Events Seed Swap Event that helps families gain a greater Church, Pine City. Get ready for spring planting understanding of mental illness, Compassionate Friends: 7-9 p.m., Sts Peter and Paul Catholic Mora Public Library is closing at the second annual Kanabec discuss resources, build commu- Church, Braham. County Seed Swap from 5-7 p.m. nication skills, reduce stress and Soup for the Soul-Emmanuel in the courthouse basement. fi nd support. Over 4,000 Minne- FRI.3/20 Baptist- cancelled until further Local Master Gardeners will be sota families have benefi ted from The Refuge: Domestic Violence Mtg for Women: 12:30-2 notice here to answer questions and this course. Join others for this p.m., Family Pathways Bldg, Mora. exchange seeds. If you bring seed series taught by family members Lap Swim: 6-7 a.m. Ogilvie Community Pool. The Odd Couple-Pine City Heri- donations please label with name who have walked the walk. The Preschool Storytime: 11 a.m., Mora Public library. tage Players-March 19-21 and year. Seed donations are not Family-to-Family course will Mora Food Pantry: 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m., 214 Railroad Ave. required to attend. All are wel- meet from 6:30-9:00 p.m., weekly AA-Women’s Meeting: 7 p.m., Lakeside. Ogilvie Band and Choir Con- come. Contact Cy at 320-241-1778 for eight weeks on Tuesdays, AA Meeting: 7 p.m., Serenity Manor. cert-March 19 with any questions. from April 7 to May 26, at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, SAT.3/21 Inventors and Entrepreneurs 825 Golf Ave. SW, in Pine City. AA Meeting: 9 a.m., True Vine Lutheran Church, Mora. Club-March 24 APRIL 4 For information or to register Cash and Ham Bingo (required), contact Doug at 612- SUN. 3/22 2020 Murder Mystery sponsored Join the fun at 1 p.m. at The 310-5707. Open Swim and Gym: 1-4 p.m. Ogilvie Community Pool by the Mora Area Chamber of Firepit (formerly known as Pink Commerce-March 28-resched- Diamond). There will be a meat uled for Sept. 26, 2020 raffl e during the bingo. Spon- APRIL 8 MON. 3/23 sored by the Ann Lake Water- Senior Dance Al-Anon: 6 p.m., Kanabec County Family Services, 905 E. Pictures in Paradise sponsored shed Alliance. From 1-4 p.m. at Fish Lake Forest Ave., Mora. by the Northern Exposures Pho- Resort. Lunch is served. Eddy AA Meeting: 8 p.m., Quamba City Hall, Quamba. tography Club-March 29 Pangrel will play. Narcotics Anonymous: 7 p.m. Mora Methodist Church, Mora.. APRIL 6 Monday Morning Art: 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Kanabec History 14th Annual Cancer Survivor Community Conversation Center, Mora. -Kick Cancer to the Curb- From 5:30-7 p.m. Recovering APRIL 14 Soup for the Soul: 4-6 p.m., Emmanuel Baptist Church, Mora Dinner-March 31 Hope Treatment Center will be Beeswax Wrap Workshop - Free Meal/Transportation: 888-217-5222. sponsoring a free community Learn how to make your own Adult Drop-in Center: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Grace Lutheran Church, Lego Club-Mora Library March 31 conversation on the topic of how eco-friendly food storage wrap Mora. to treat addiction. Janet Wilkin- using beeswax. The class starts Pickleball: 6:15-8:15 p.m., Mora Elem., Court 6 Enter at door Pine County Horticulture Day- son will discuss how Medicated at 6 p.m. at the Mora Library, 200 A1. April 4 Assisted Treatment works in Maple Ave. W., Mora. Beeswax Kanabec County Republicans: 7-8:30 p.m.,Kanabec County treating addiction. wraps are an excellent alterna- Courthouse, lower level meeting room. The Kanabec and Mille Lacs Soil tive to using cling wrap and can TUE. 3/24 and Water Conservation Local APRIL 7 be used over and over again, Lap Swim: 6-7 a.m. Ogilvie Community Pool. Work Group-April 16 cutting down on waste and cost. TOPS-Take pounds off sensibly-5:30-6:45 p.m. Mora United Family Course on Mental Illness Space is limited. Registration Methodist Church. NAMI Minnesota (National required. Recommended for ages Square Dancing for Beginners: 6:45-8:15 p.m., Isanti Primary Alliance on Mental Illness) is 15 and up. School. AA Meetings: 10 a.m., St. Mary’s Church, Mora; 7 p.m., Bruns- wick Lutheran Church, Mora. Mora Food Pantry: 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m., 214 Railroad Ave. Greater MN Business Builders: 8:30-9:45 a.m., Kanabec Histo- ry Center (Cancelled for the next three weeks.) Red Cross faces severe blood shortage MOPS: 9-11 a.m. Living Hope Church, 2297 210th Ave., Mora. Adult Day Break: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Dalbo Karmel Covenant AMERICAN RED CROSS donation centers and expanding this coronavirus can be transmit- Church. SUBMITTED capacity at many community blood ted by blood transfusion, and there Heart to Heart Support Group: 2-3 p.m., Community Well- drives across the country over the have been no reported cases of ness Center, 2nd fl oor, Mora. The American Red Cross now next few weeks to ensure ample transfusion transmission for any faces a severe blood shortage opportunities for donors to give. respiratory virus including this due to an unprecedented num- In addition to their thorough coronavirus worldwide. WED. 3/25 ber of blood drive cancellations safety protocols, the Red Cross AA Women’s Meeting: 10 a.m., St. Mary’s Church, Mora. in response to the coronavirus has implemented new measures BLOOD DONATION PROCESS AA Meeting: 7:00 p.m., Kanabec County Courthouse, Mora. outbreak. Healthy individuals are to ensure blood drives and dona- To donate blood, individuals Ogilvie Museum Meeting: 6:30 p.m. Ogilvie Barbershop/ needed now to donate to help pa- tion centers are even safer for our need to bring a blood donor card or Museum. tients counting on lifesaving blood. donors and staff, including: driver’s license or two other forms Individuals can schedule an Checking the temperature of of identifi cation that are required appointment to give blood with staff and donors before entering at check-in. Individuals who are 17 the Red Cross by visiting Red- a drive to make sure they are years of age in most states (16 with SENIOR DINING MENU CrossBlood.org, using the Red healthy. parental consent where allowed Cross Blood Donor App, calling Providing hand sanitizer for by state law), weigh at least 110 1-800-RED-CROSS or enabling the use before the drive, as well as pounds and are in generally good Phone ahead to see if site is open the week of Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa throughout the donation process. health may be eligible to donate March 23. 320-679-4029. Echo device. Spacing beds, where possible, to blood. High school students and Here in the Minnesota-Dakotas follow social distancing practices other donors 18 years of age and Location: Dala Apts. 470 Bean Ave., Mora Region, 80 blood drives have been between blood donors. younger also must meet certain Phone: 320-679-4029 between 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. canceled, resulting in 2,500 fewer Increasing enhanced disinfect- height and weight requirements. Monday, March 23: Scalloped potatoes and ham, peas, blood donations. The Red Cross ing of surfaces and equipment. dinner roll, cereal bar. is adding appointment slots at There is no data or evidence that Tuesday, March 24: Meatloaf, baked potato w/sour cream, corn, wheat bread, cake w/frosting. Wednesday, March 25: Roast turkey, whipped potatoes and gravy, California vegetable blend, wheat bread, spiced Salmonson Insurance Agency pears. Thursday, March 26: Chicken stir fry, rice pilaf, lettuce w/ Total Client ServiceTM Agent dressing, wheat bread, Mandarin oranges. Friday, March 27: Egg and cheese omelette, sweet AUTO • HOME • HOBBY FARM • FARM potatoes, sliced apples, coff ee cake. ATV • SNOWMOBILE 28 North Union Street, Mora, MN 55051 Note: Senior Dining is for persons 60 - plus, Ogilvie Senior Dining is served on Mondays and Wednesdays at the Ogilvie Civic Center. Menu is subject to change. For more information 320-679-3831 • 320-679-3850 call 320-679-4029. 4 KANABEC COUNTY TIMES www.MoraMinn.com MARCH 19, 2020 Proceed with caution OVID-19 has reached to determine if you should pandemic levels in the be seen. Wash your hands; United States. It is time avoid touching your face; Cto live with caution and practice appropriate and develop new and renew self-care, including staying healthy practices at home, home when you are sick. at work, 1. If you have a runny in schools nose and sputum, you in medical have a common cold. centers and 2. Coronavirus pneumo- senior care nia is a dry cough with facilities. no runny nose. People are 3. This new virus is not frightened, heat-resistant and will herd buying be killed by a tempera- Northstar is taking ture of just 26/27 C place at or 82-84 F degrees. It Media food stores hates the sun. primarily 4. If someone sneezes Gene Johnson for bottled with it, it takes about water, toilet 10 feet before it drops paper and canned goods. to the ground and is no LETTERS TO THE EDITOR This is a new virus and it longer airborne. will take time to build im- 5. If it drops on a metal COVID-19 a real public to hospitals. There currently who are more vulnerable). munities, develop vaccines surface it will live for is not the capacity to have that Try to stay six feet away from and to understand all its at least 12 hours - so if health concern many admissions. others if possible. characteristics. you come into contact To the editor, The steps being taken have Also, if you are really in need The federal and state with any metal surface I am writing today as I want been done to limit the rapid of emergency care please come governments are gearing up - wash your hands as people to realize we are deal- spread of this virus. If the in. We want to take care of all to control the spread of this soon as you can with a ing with a real public health virus spreads as fast as it did the sick in our community in- harmful respiratory disease. bacterial soap. concern. I have read some in Wuhan China, all our hospi- cluding those with COVID-19. They are behind in testing 6. On fabric it can sur- social media posts that have tals will be overwhelmed, and But if your illness is minor, equipment and facilities. vive for 6-12 hours. minimized the concern about people will not be able to get please do not come into the Medical facilities are prepar- Normal laundry deter- COVID-19. There apparently is routine care. emergency room just because ing to meet these challenges, gent will kill it. information out there that is I’m urging you to stop of the convenience. You might thanks to the federal govern- 7. Drinking warm water entirely untrue. spreading misinformation. Fol- fi nd it is not very convenient. ment fi nancial aid. is effective for all vi- We are going to see some- low the Minnesota Department If you are not sure if you need Imposing international ruses. Try not to drink thing unprecedented. This of Health and Center for Dis- to be seen, call your healthcare travel restrictions, clos- liquids with ice. virus has transmissibility that ease Control as well as other provider. ing educational facilities, 8. Can’t emphasis enough is higher than seasonal infl u- offi cial health agency recom- Go to the CDC or MDH churches, sporting and - drink plenty of water! enza. No one has immunity to mendations. Don’t buy or wear websites and read the real entertainment events which Use common sense: it as it has not been seen before masks, they need to be saved information about this pan- draw crowds will help con- If you are sick, don’t go to in humans. Yes, most people for us on the front lines who demic. (Note: all the comments trol the spread. work and contaminate your will not get very sick, and it are at higher risk of getting and opinions in this letter are A great deal of health disci- fellow workers. appears to be that 2% or so die sick. Wash your hands. Try not entirely mine.) plines have been hitting my The federal government is from this virus. This seems to touch your face. Don’t be out Terry A Johnson, MD desk via email. Let me try making provisions to cover like much ado about not much, in public if you are sick (many Emergency Department doctor to help readiness with this loss of wages while confi ned but if one million people get the people early in the disease do summary. or quarantined to your virus that’s 20,000 deaths and not have all the symptoms and The symptoms: home. as many as 200,000 admissions can be spreading this to folks SEE LETTERS, PAGE 5 1. It will fi rst infect the We will overcome this new throat, so you’ll have a disease as we have done LETTER GUIDELINES sore throat lasting 3/4 with the Spanish fl u, polio, days measles, HIV, and other fl u The Kanabec County Times encour- letter published every 30 days, or party or candidate as paid advertising 2. 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AnnaMae Miedema DaleDl Barnick B ik Dan Funk Tom Wachsmuth Larry Lucht Morgan Elvik Mora Mora Mora Hinckley Finlayson Mora It’s a good thing if it worked I wish I could believe what The public should be The government should I think the world media Actually telling us what’s right, but right now I don’t they tell you what they are allowed to attend any keep the public informed as blows things out of going on and giving us all think it is working. going to do, not just talk. government meetings, much as possible. proportion at times and the facts without sugar there should be no closed makes it diffi cult for people coating it. meetings when it comes to to believe things. government. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR (CONTINUED) Fighting a virus PAID LETTER PAID LETTER the high school were built in 1976-89. they are not even close to being worn This choice isn’t about cost Not worn out out. I am not a throw-away person, most To the editor, To the editor, people aren’t. Our school leaders should with truth, We have a choice when we vote in our The new school plan is unaffordable. not be willing to throw away our school. referendum, but the choice is not whether It’s clear that our current school leaders When you can’t afford a new car, or not we will increase our property taxes. don’t know this. No matter how they you fi x the one you have. When you transparency Our choice is do we want to invest in a sugar-coat it, no matter how they threat- have a broken window, you get it fi xed, modern school that will meet our future en Mora voters, the result is the same- you don’t tear down the house. I know needs or do we want to continue to fi x a it’s unaffordable. The tax impact of $69.9 some businesses that are on the edge of school that struggles to meet our current million will be devastating. $30 million closing their door, and I know folks that BY KEN PAULSON needs? Both choices result in similar tax for interest. $20 million commission for can’t take another tax hit. The school is DIRECTOR OF FREE SPEECH CENTER increases. the consultant. driving people and businesses right out The repairs will be costly and take years Some home owners could see a school of town. It doesn’t matter if the school s the scope and threat of – according to Plan B more than 15 years. tax increase of nearly $1,000. Choices. goes for plan A or plan B, it’s not right the coronavirus pandem- That is more than two generations of stu- People have choices to make. If getting a for Mora. ic becomes clear, people dents that will pass through those doors new high school was so important, why I hope everyone takes a minute to Aall over the world hunger before some things can be addressed. did school leaders sink all that money in think about how your neighbors are for two things: an effective vac- Educational needs, for example, would not the wellness center, when they knew Ka- doing. You may be able to afford a $100 cine and truthful information begin to be addressed until 2030. nabec County is one of the poorest in the million school package, but I can’t. about the disease. We have this chance to improve accessi- state of Minnesota? How is that looking Remember how you felt about being bul- The former may be more than bility, safety, air quality, technology, and out for the best interests of the citizens? lied when you were a kid? I feel bullied a year away, but the latter is learning environment and it will take We still have the debt to pay from the by the school now, and if you feel the critical to stemming the pan- only three years. last addition to Trailview. What is still same, vote no on May 12. demic in the meantime. Let’s invest wisely and responsibly. left-$18 or $19 million? To do any more, Jerome Folkema This is Sunshine Week Please join me in voting Yes! we are just going to have to wait until Lifetime Mora resident (March 15-21), a time each Janelle Kunkel that is paid for. Local homeowneer Mora Besides that, the main classrooms at ‘78 Mora graduate SEE TRUTH, PAGE 13

Paid Advertisement Second Amendment resolution RESOLUTION OF KANABEC COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS misrepresents Dear Kanabec County residents, WHEREAS, the Second Amendment of the United WHEREAS, the Kanabec County Board of Commission- States Constitution reads: “A well regulated Militia, ers wishes to express its deep commitment to the rights The following resolution was adopted by the Kanabec being necessary to the security of a free state, the of all citizens of Kanabec County to keep and bear arms; County Board of Commissioners on March 3, 2020. It de- right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be WHEREAS, the Kanabec County Board of Commission- clares Kanabec County as a “Second Amendment Dedicated infringed;” ers wishes to express opposition to any law that would County.” It seems important that this document is shared WHEREAS, the United States Supreme Court in District unconstitutionally restrict the rights of the citizens of publicly since it is representing our community. This is not of Columbia v. Heller, 554 U.S. 570 (2008), affi rmed an Kanabec County to keep and bear arms; and a law. County law enforcement is still bound by their oath to individual’s right to possess fi rearms, unconnected with WHEREAS, the Kanabec County Board of Commis- uphold federal and state public safety laws. service in a militia, for traditionally lawful purposes, sioners wishes to express its intent to stand as a This resolution is a one-sided example of what creates fear such as self-defense within the home; County Dedicated to Second Amendment rights and WHEREAS, the United States Supreme Court in McDon- to oppose, within the limits of the Constitution of the and division in communities. It pushes people into corners ald v. Chicago, 561 U.S. 742 (2010), affi rmed that the United States and the State of Minnesota, any eff orts where they are not willing to fi nd a compromise on emo- right of an individual to “keep and bear arms,” as pro- to unconstitutionally restrict such rights, and to use tionally charged issues. Although personal fi rearms are the tected under the Second Amendment, is incorporated such legal means at its disposal to protect the rights of focus of this resolution and the most controversial topic in by the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amend- the citizens of Kanabec County to keep and bear arms, the public safety debate, they are only a part of the solution ment against the states; including through legal action, the power to appropriate of keeping us safe. All of our rights guaranteed by our con- WHEREAS, the United States Supreme Court in United public funds, and the right to petition for redress of stitution do have limits. States v. Miller, 307 U.S. 174 (1939), opined that fi rearms grievances. that are part of ordinary military equipment, or with NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of It would have been nice to have been given more lead time use that could contribute to the common defense are Commissioners of Kanabec County Minnesota: and content information prior to the March 3 meeting so protected by the Second Amendment; That the Kanabec County Board of Commissioners here- that a more constructive response could have been given. WHEREAS, the People of Kanabec County, Minnesota, by declares Kanabec County, Minnesota, as a “Second What would happen if, instead, we adopted a county resolu- derive economic benefi t from all safe forms of fi rearm Amendment Dedicated County;” tion that stated generally what we ALL might want collec- recreation, hunting, and shooting conducted within That the Kanabec County Board of Commissioners tively for the public safety of our community? Kanabec County using all types of fi rearms allowable hereby expresses its intent to uphold the Second • A safe environment to live in that encourages respect- under the United States Constitution; Amendment rights of the citizens of Kanabec County, ful behavior WHEREAS, certain legislation that has or may be Minnesota; introduced in the Minnesota legislature, and certain That the Kanabec County Board of Commissioners here- • A need to reduce gun-related deaths among all groups legislation which has or may be introduced in the United by expresses its intent that public funds of the county • A demand for legislators to work together and fi nd States Congress could have the eff ect of infringing on not be used to restrict the Second Amendment rights of common ground for sensible, multi-faceted solutions the rights of law abiding citizens to keep and bear arms, the citizens of Kanabec County, or to aid federal or state to the complicated public safety issue. as guaranteed by the Second Amendment to the United agencies in the restriction of said right; and That’s the kind of message we should be sending to our States Constitution; That the Kanabec County Board of Commissioners here- lawmakers. WHEREAS, the Kanabec County Board of Commission- by declares its intent to oppose any infringement on Peg and Marty Carlson, Dee Kotaska, Richard and Joyce ers is concerned about the passage of any bill contain- the right of law-abiding citizens to keep and bear arms ing language which could be interpreted as infringing on using such legal means as may be expedient, including, Anderson, Laird Mork, Val Raivo, Karen and Paul Larson, Phil and the rights of the citizens of Kanabec County to keep and without limitation, court action. Barb Schroeder, Jeanne McGrew, Gary Beckman, Dale Gagner bear arms; 6 KANABEC COUNTY TIMES MARCH 19, 2020 www.MoraMinn.com Jesus promised, “I will not leave you orphaned.” he other day, I sanitizer” slid into our cultural vocab- Yet, it’s hard to keep this in mind as COVID-19? How do we go through life received a text ulary, we had been through so much news of school closings, congregations with one another, while still helping to message from a messiness in one another’s lives. suspending worship, businesses closing fl atten the curve of the virus? Set free Tlongtime friend. After I received the message from for now, activities we normally enjoy by a God of love, there is much we can “Hey, Paul. I know my friend, I began to wonder how any taking a hiatus until after COVID-19 do. Pray for one another. Make a phone we were supposed of us walk together through life, given ceases to hold sway over us. I think call. Send a text. Use social media to to get together later the wider chasm created by things it’s hard for Jesus’ promise to register reach out to one another. Write a letter. today. But with all the like COVID-19. Is “social distance” a when larger cultural events, such as Send a card. Provide a meal to those changes/closures/so- fancy way of talking about an imposed March Madness or the St. Patrick’s Day who are in need. In these ways, and in Focus on cial distancing advised isolation, cut off not only from the lives Parade, are suspended for the year. so many others, we become the embod- over the weekend, let’s of people whom we know and love, I’m grateful for the leadership of these iment of Christ’s promise, “I will not Faith wait to get together.” but also from one another altogether? institutions and activities. To make leave you orphaned.” Paul Lutter This friend and I had When Jesus promised, “I will not leave these decisions was hard. Yet, it was been through a great you orphaned,” did he have a limit to also faithful. I’m grateful for these lead- PAUL LUTTER is the pastor at Grace Lutheran Church in deal together over the this promise in mind, “unless a dread- ers. Please join me in thanking them. Mora. years. Long before phrases like, “social ful pandemic lands at your front door?” Still, what are we to do, when what distancing” and “COVID-19” and “hand I don’t think that’s what he meant. stands between us and the world is

Due to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s recommendations for limiting the spread of COVID-19, some churches have either canceled their normal services and other events or gone to an online broadcast. It is recommended to contact your individual church for information regarding any changes to their schedules. guide Braham Evangelical Lutheran Generation Church Living Hope Church Riverside Fellowship And Proud to sponsor and salute our local churches Church (ELCA) 300 E. Forest Ave., Mora East Hwy. 23 and N. County Rd. 11, Mission Center 320-396-2755. West Central Drive Lead Pastor Randy Mitchell Mora A spirit-filled Church Service at the & County Road 4 in northwest Associate Pastor Bob Herder 320-679-2586 True Vine Lutheran Church Braham. Church: 320-679-1708 Steve Ekholm, Pastor 130 S. Park St., Mora Pastor Julie Beck www.generationchurchmora.com Sunday: 9 a.m. Adult Class; 10:15 320-679-4076 Sunday: 9 a.m. Worship Service; 10 Wednesday: 7 p.m. Bible Study. a.m. Worship Service; 7 p.m. Youth Sunday: 5 p.m. Worship Service. a.m. Little Lambs (for children Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Worship Service. 45 N. Union • (320) 679-3100 under 5). Service. Children’s Church and St. Kathryn’s Area Catholic 706 Frankie Ln. (in Coborn’s) • (320) 679-4500 Wednesday: 6 p.m. Youth Night for Nursery provided. Maple Ridge Free Church Community www.neighborhood.bank Member FDIC ages 3 years old thru 6th grade, 801 401st Ave. NW, Stanchfield 318 S. Hill Ave., Ogilvie, Confirmation and Senior High Grace Lutheran Church (ELCA) 320-396-2246 or Rick Eichholz - 320-679-1593 Youth. 301 E. Forest Ave., Mora 763-412-9397 Father Derek Wiechmann Office hours - Tues. - Fri. 9:00 a.m. Church Office: 320-679-1062 Wednesday: 7 p.m. Prayer Meeting. Tuesday: 7 a.m. Mass. to Noon. Radio service Sunday at Pastor Paul Lutter Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; Saturday: 6 p.m. Mass. 9:30 a.m. (KBEK 95.5FM) Sunday: 8 a.m. Sanctuary Worship; 10:45 a.m. Worship. 9:30 a.m. FLC Worship; 9:30 a.m. St. Mary’s Area Catholic Oslin Calvary Lutheran Church Sunday School. Mora United Methodist Church Community (ELCA) Sunday Morning Radio Broadcast Parish Office: 500 Clark St., Mora 201 East Forest, Mora , Lumber Company 414 S. Wood St., Mora 10 a.m. on 95.5 FM KBEK. 320-679-2713 320-679-1593 Pastor Debra Schaffran Father Derek Wiechmann “Everything in Building Materials” 320-679-1706 Website: www.gracechurchmora. 907 E. Forest Ave, Mora, MN 55051 (320) 679-1181 www.calvarymora.org com [email protected] Friday: 7 a.m. Mass. Pastor Dean Oelfke; Associate in Cell: 952-240-3836 Sunday: 10 a.m. Mass. Ministry, Grasston Baptist Church Ben Ziegler, Child and Youth Susan Williams 402 N. Oak St., Grasston Director St. Paul Lutheran Church Sunday: 9 a.m. Worship; 10:15 a.m. www.grasstonbaptist.org [email protected] (Missouri Synod) Sunday School and Fellowship; [email protected] Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Mora Worship. 301 Church Ave., Ogilvie BARNICK AGENCY, LLC Holy Communion celebrated on 320-396-2645 Wednesday: 5:30 p.m. Youth 320-272-4352 102 Railroad Ave. NE, Mora, MN 55051-1321 first and third Sundays of each Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service; Group. Vacancy Pastor Vernon Dorn 320-679-0455 or 888-469-3577 month; 6:30 p.m. Calvary Bell 10:45 a.m. Sunday School. First and third Saturdays Kids Sunday: Confirmation classes for www.barnickagency.com Choir, grade 7 to adult. K-6th grades group, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. grades 5-8 at 8:45 a.m., Divine Offering insurance coverage for your: Wednesday: 3 p.m. KOK Choir, Henriette Community Church Website: moraumc.org Service at 10 a.m., Home, Auto, Farm, Crops, Business grades K-6; Chimes following KOK (Free Methodist) Bible Study at 11:15 a.m. Recreational Vehicles, Life and Health Choir; 6:30 p.m. Confirmation; 6:30 One mile North of Henriette on Ogilvie United Methodist Second and fourth Wednesday: Aaron Barnick Judy Barnick Chad Barnick p.m. Sr. Choir, Sr. high school to HWY 107. Church 6 p.m. Divine Service. adult. 320-679-4875 201 W. Bragg St., Box 267, Ogilvie Pastor Marvin Miller 320-272-4255 St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church Emmanuel Baptist Church Sunday School, 9 a.m.; Sunday 320-679-2713, Parish Office (Missouri Synod) For Your 536 Union St. S., Mora morning worship, 10:15 a.m. Pastor Debra Schaffran 400 SE 8th Street, Braham, ZIMMERMANN’S 320-679-2530 [email protected] 320-396-3103 Mike Rue, Senior Pastor Hillman Baptist Church Cell: 320-515-2054 Pastor Tim Renstrom home 2748 Jade Street, Mora 9 a.m. Worship, www.ststephensbraham.org David Everson, Associate Pastor Providing personalized paint, fl ooring Jeanine Kitterman, Children’s 320-679-1756 10 a.m. Children’s Sunday Library. Sunday: 9 a.m. Sunday School and Randy Strom, Pastor Adult Bible Study; 10:15 a.m. & decorating for your home. Director 48 Union Street North, Sunday: 9 a.m. Sunday School (all www.hillmanbaptist.org Open Arms Church of God Worship. Mora, MN 55051 320-679-4870 ages); Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School, 406 Pine St., Grasston 10:30 a.m. Worship Service. 10:30 a.m. Worship Service. 320-396-3373 Trio Community Church Wednesday: 6-7:30 p.m.: AWANA Piecemakers - 1st & 3rd Monday of www.openarmscog.org Mora Elementary School Pre K-6th grade and Youth Group each month, 1 p.m. Pastor Gene Sherrod 200 N. 9th St., Mora 7th-12 grade. Spirit Filled Worship www.triochurch.com Hope Lutheran Church Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Youth East Central First Presbyterian Church (EPC) Grasston, 320-396-3925 Children’s ministry. Ministry. Livestock 551 S. Wood St, Mora Dean Oelfke, Pastor Sunday: 10 a.m. Worship Service; 320-679-1969 hopelutherangrasston.org Pomroy Chapel nursery and children’s ministry Auction, Inc. www.moraepc.org 11 a.m. Sunday Worship Service; 2700 320th Ave., Brook Park available. 679-4333 Holy Communion first and third 320-679-3925 Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service, 1 mile east of Mora, MN A Non-denominational, Christian True Vine Lutheran Church 10:30 a.m. Coffee Fellowship, 11 Sundays and festival days on Hwy. 23 a.m. Sunday School. Communion Fellowship (AFLC) first Sunday of the month. Immanuel Lutheran Church Sunday Services: 9:30 a.m. Prayer, 130 Park St. S., Mora, 612-559-2886 (ELCA) 10 a.m. Sunday School, Pastor Marlin Harris Fish Lake Chapel Brunswick, 320-679-2015 11 a.m. Fellowship following www.truevinelutheran.org QUALITY DISPOSAL Non-denominational Pastor Sierra Westerman Worship. 9 a.m. Sunday School and Adult RECYCLING CENTER 1602 Jade St., Ogilvie 2088 Highway 70, Mora Bible Study; 10 a.m. Worship with Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm Just off Fish Lake Road 9:00 a.m. Worship; 9:00 a.m. Quamba Baptist Church Communion. open Sat 9 am-3 pm Pastor Dale Clifton Sunday School. Communion held 26340 Whited Ave., Quamba 225 E. George Street • Ogilvie, MN 320-982-1017 every week. 320-679-5365 Zion Lutheran Church 225 E. George Street, Ogilvie, MN Sunday: 9 a.m. Sunday School; Ivan Fiske, Senior Pastor (Missouri Synod) and Preschool 10 a.m. Morning Worship Service. Lewis Lake Covenant Church Joel Ostrom, Associate Pastor 401 S. Hwy 65, Mora 320-272-4692 • [email protected] 1030 Grand St., Ogilvie Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service; 320-679-1094 qualitydisposalsystems.com Friendship Church of the 320-396-3293 11:15 a.m. Christian Education. Rev. Anthony Cloose Nazarene www.lewislake.org Wednesday at QBC: Susan ScheerDhein, Preschool 525 2nd St., Mora Sunday: 8 a.m. Social Hour/Coffee, 6:30 p.m. AWANA and Prayer & Teacher/Director Interim Pastor 9 a.m. Worship Service, 10 a.m. Study. Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service; Church: 320-679-1125 Fellowship and Refreshments, 10:45 a.m. Christian Education Sunday: 10 a.m. Worship Service. 10:30 a.m. Sunday School and Hour. OAK GALLERY Confirmation for ages 4-adult. & Frame Shop Nursery for ages birth-2 years pro- W O R S H I P vided during Worship and Sunday 320-679-5616 • 1-800-569-8118 115 South Union, Mora, MN 55051 School. 763-689-6889 To be included in the Worship Guide or to make changes to your listing, please contact Jennifer at (763) 689-1181, ext. 142 112 Main St., Cambridge, MN 55008 or email [email protected] MARCH 19, 2020 KANABEC COUNTY TIMES 7

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Set dried chickpeas (garbanzo beans) to 1 teaspoon red pepper fl akes aside to cool. (The roasted chickpeas can make a nutritious and tasty meal. 1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne be prepared a couple of hours in advance, Chickpeas are loaded with protein 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt covered, and held at room temperature.) and fi ber, making them a healthy 1⁄2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Put a large sauté pan over medium heat addition to just about anyone’s diet. 6 tablespoons grapeseed oil and add the remaining 2 tablespoons For those who want the nutritious 1⁄2 shallot, minced oil. When the oil is hot, stir in the shallot pack chickpeas can provide but are 2 garlic cloves, minced and garlic and cook, stirring, until soft, worried that chickpeas fall short in Juice of 1⁄2 lemon about 2 minutes. Add the chickpeas, the fl avor department, you can enjoy 1 tablespoon dry sherry tossing to heat through. 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FROM PAGE 1 have donated materials. those types of material, all in but not necessary” if wanting There is a drop box at the As of right now she has plen- good condition. to borrow materials. There is library for those wishing to community. ty, but is always willing to ac- The homeschool section is no due date for these items, and donate. So far Knutson is the “I want families who are cept more. The only stipulation separate from the East Cen- they can be checked out for an only volunteer who handles the homeschooling to have as is they can’t accept materials tral Regional Library System, entire school year. The library donations. If anyone else would much help and power and in- extremely outdated, or more meaning they are not checked asks they be brought back like to volunteer a few days a formation as they can, because than 10 years old. They are out like other items in the when fi nished. month, or has any questions I feel so passionately about also not looking for “how-to” library. There is a check out As of right now this service about the program, please homeschooling,” she said, also homeschool books, but rather sheet kept behind the counter is only offered at the Mora contact Librarian Katherine adding this couldn’t be done textbooks, copyright approved where people sign their materi- Library branch, and materials Jordan at 320-679-2642. without the support of the com- workbooks/worksheets, an- als in and out with Katherine. are not available for inter-li- munity and all the people who swer keys, teacher texts and A library card is “encouraged, brary loans.

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 AND OUTDOORS MARCH 19, 2020 KANABEC COUNTY TIMES 9 www.MoraMinn.com Mustangs’ stellar season and tourney run halted Athey, scored six consecutive had made the section fi nals BY JAYSON PAUTZKE points, and Ben Wright hit a since 2013 and had an opportuni- [email protected] three pointer to quickly close ty to get to the state tournament the gap. The Dragons scored a for the fi rst time since 1958. Like so many teams around basket at the buzzer to take a 30- With the Minnesota State the state, the Mora Mustangs 28 lead into the locker room. High School League cancelling boys’ basketball team had the The Mustangs defense really the remainder of the basketball rug pulled out from under them. ramped up in the second half season Coach Grachek said, “It Due to the coronavirus (COVID- holding the potent Dragons of- hurt worse than losing a game 19) the Minnesota State High fense to just 21 points. Mora con- at the end of the season. We School League cancelled all tained Pine City’s top scorers, didn’t get a chance to go out and section and state tournament Seth Logan and Koleman Lind compete. It is a gut-wrenching basketball games. Prior to that, to four and 14 points respective- feeling.” the Mustangs put together a ly. Head Coach, Curt Grachek The Mustangs ended the sea- great run in the section 6AA said, “We did a very good job son with a 22-7 record. “We went tournament culminating with of challenging their shots and from last place in the conference a 57-51 victory over Pine City in making them tough. For the past the year before to second place. the section semi-fi nals. month or more our defense has We improved by 12 wins from The Dragons entered the game played at a high level.” the prior season. It was a great with an impressive resume Mora took the lead with 4:50 season,” said Coach Grachek. sporting a 26-2 record and aver- left in the game 49-47. The Mus- Two seniors played their aging 75 points a game. One of tangs slowly pulled away, hitting last game for the Mustangs, those losses was to Mora earlier some key free throws during the Lucas Athey and Cole Steffen. in the season 63-61. A large fi nal stretch and taking care of Coach Grachek had nothing crowd at St. Cloud State Univer- the ball to ultimately win by six. but praise for them saying, “It sity anticipated another close Junior, Ben Wright, led the was amazing to see the develop- game, and that’s what they got. way with 19 points. Athey fol- ment of these two. Cole became A close 14-13 game was taken lowed with 16, including three a premier big man, and Lucas to a double-digit lead by Pine 3-pointers. Cole Steffen and Jeff became a fi ne all-around player City with a 12-2 run to make it Lilienthal had seven points that hit many big shots for us.” 26-15. Some Mustang turnovers each. Andrew Rasmusson had In closing Grachek said, “This and Dragon three pointers con- six points and Garret Honstrom was the best example of a team MICHELLE PAUTZKE | TIMES tributed to the run. had two. that I’ve had an opportunity to Junior Ben Wright drives in for a lay up during a tight game against Mora closed the gap with an The section fi nal was set to be coach.” Pine City at St. Cloud State University on March 11, 2020. impressive run of their own played Friday night against Mel- prior to halftime. Senior, Lucas rose. It was the fi rst time Mora JOIN THE MORA LIONS 29th ANNUAL Salute Parade of TO VETERANS Past & Present Honoring Our Heros Garage Sales in Uniform SHOW YOUR PRIDE Hurry! SendS the ADVERTISER a photo DEADLINE IS NOON ON of your veteran, past or APRIL 20 Saturday, May 2 present along with $4 by AT HOMES WITHIN MORA CITY LIMITS, RURAL RESIDENTS May 4. Photos will be MAY USE THE LIONS’ PARK AT THE FAIRGROUNDS published in a full color special section May 17. If you are planning a garage sale, join ✔ Advertising of your sale and your the Mora Lions Parade of Garage Sales location on a town-wide map in PleasePlease Include: I and take advantage of the crowds who the April 26 ADVERTISER. will attend town-wide garage sales all Veteran’s Name (please print) happening on the same day! ✔ Maps and list will be posted online ONLY $14 PER LOCATION ✔ In-town yard signs provided by the Lions Club. DEADLINE IS NOON ON APRIL 20 Rank (please print)

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Residents are encouraged to his offi ce is taking steps to make sure March 30, whether it be in-person or the spread of COVID-19 are by practicing: conduct as much business as possible deputies reduce their exposure risk, or via distance learning. (like paying property taxes, etc.) over putting “people on the bench” so that if While schools are closed, both Ogilvie Healthy hygiene: the phone or via mail. or when deputies become sick, there are and Mora schools are preparing to offer • Wash your hands often and well The Board of Commissioners made healthy ones ready to step in. child care for any parent who is an • Cover your cough and sneezes resolutions that would leave immediate Smith said he expected the spread emergency worker critical in response • Toss the tissue and wash your hands again decisions to department heads regard- of COVID-19 to get far worse and that to COVID-19. These positions include • Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. ing their staffi ng needs, schedules and action was needed now to prepare. health care, law enforcement, fi refi ght- work from home options. The board “I’m not trying to scare you out of ers, ambulance drivers, county case Staying home when you’re sick recognized it would be near impossible your wits. I’m trying to scare you into managers, etc. to create a uniform policy that could your wits,” he said. Ogilvie schools have organized meal Social distancing: address all the arising issues. The Burski reported her staff would be deliveries to students’ homes for those • Keeping at least 6 feet (2 meters) from board encouraged department heads to performing as many of their family who need them. Students must sign up others. make decisions about sending employ- health checks as possible via the phone. for the service. • Postpone or cancel gatherings of 10 or more ees home due to illness or potential Burski said that if public health nurses For questions on how to utilize these people exposure to illnesses on a case-by-case need to make in-person visits, they services or for other school informa- • Be aware of your surroundings basis. won’t be well protected due to a short- tion, contact: The Kanabec County Board of age of face masks and other gear. Ogilvie Schools: 320-272-5050 Being a good community member: Identify Commissioners will no longer be “I have what I have, which is limited,” Mora Schools: 320-679-6200 family, friends, and neighbors who may be conducting their meetings in person, she said. Nurses are being encouraged feeling alone and contact them by phone to but instead will perform business via a to use a single mask throughout the FOOD SHELF provide some companionship or ask if they conference call system. day, and perhaps longer unless they are The Woodbury Chorus Orchestra have their needs met to safely stay in their soiled. “That’s what CDC says we can performance that was supposed to home. MASKS, SAFETY STAFF LIMITED do, and with our limited supply, that’s take place Sunday, March 15 at St. Kanabec County Community Health what we need to do.” Mary’s Catholic Church in Mora was Additional resources: director Kathy Burski and Sheriff Bri- Meanwhile both the Sheriff’s Offi ce postponed. Mora Food Pantry director • Minnesota Department of Health: www. an Smith offered grim examples of the and Family Services are anticipating Jodie Gerner said this is their largest health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus preparations they are taking to protect an increase in domestic violence and fundraiser of the year and encouraged • Health questions hotline: 651.201.3920 or their staff. Their most immediate con- child protection issues as stress levels people to still send donations to: 800.657.3903 | 7am-7pm | Daily cern was keeping employees healthy, so rise and families stay home. • Mora Food Pantry at PO Box 434 • School and childcare questions: 651.297.1304 they could in turn help the community. Mora MN 55051 or or 800.657.3504 | 7am to 7pm | Daily “I want to take care of our people, SCHOOLS • Ogilvie Food Pantry at 225 E • Centers for Disease and Prevention: https:// because they are our greatest asset. Mora schools closed for students George Street Ogilvie MN 56358 www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov I want them to know we are there for Tuesday March 17. All school-spon- • The World Health Organization: www.who.int them, just as we expect them to be there sored activities are suspended until Professional Directory Dentists

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Girl Scouts prepares girls for a lifetime of leadership, success and adventure in a safe, no-limits place designed for and by girls! Th e Girl Scout Leadership Experience is a collection of engaging, challenging and fun activities like earning badges, going on awesome trips, selling cookies, exploring science, getting outdoors and doing community service projects. At Girl Scouts, she’ll get to lead her own adventure (it’s her world!) and team up with other girls in an all-girl environment to choose the exciting, hands-on activities that interest her most. Along the way, she’ll gain important skills in four areas that form the foundation of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience: • Science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) • Outdoors • Life Skills • Entrepreneurship Th ere are Girl Scout troops in Mora and Ogilvie covering grades K-12. If you have interest in Girl Scouts in Mora or Girl Scouts at camp participated in kayaking, rock- Ogilvie, call Ginger Madison at 320-679-5076. wall climbing, outdoor cooking and archery.

Girl Scouts helping at the Ogilvie Food Shelf.

Girl Scouts participated in the Veteran’s Day Ceremony in Ogilvie.

Girl Scouts visited Changing Gaits as part of earning their Animal Helper Badge.

Girl Scouts at camp. Mora Girl Scout Troop 850 helping at Feed My Starving Children.

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OBITUARIES Dorothy M. Bolen Martha C. Mueller Agnes Warner Sept. 21, 1930 — March 12, 2020 Aug. 13, 1939 — March 10, 2020 March 1, 1926 - Feb. 21, 2020 Dorothy Mildred Bolen of Mora, died on Thursday, Martha Caroline Mueller of Mora, died on Tuesday, Agnes (Andert) Warner died peacefully and went March 12, 2020, at Country Manor in Sartell. She was March 10, 2020, of Alzheimer’s disease at the Estates home to be with her Lord on Friday, Feb. 21, 2020. She 89 years old. at Rush City - Memory Care Unit. She was 80 years was 93 years old. She was born Sept. 21, 1930, in Ogilvie, to Alfred and old. The eldest of three children, she was born March Ethel Brockoff. She was united in marriage to Jack She was born on Aug. 13, 1939, in Minneapolis, to 1, 1926, to Adolf and Agatha Andert in Langenburg, H.H Bolen on June 17, 1953. CCharles and Alberta (Wen- Saskatchewan.S She resided SheS lived in Mora from that ddorff) Krebs. She grew up ono the family farm until timet until February 2020, iin McGrath on the family shes married John Warner butb always held a connec- ffarm, the second of four ono Oct. 3, 1946. Together tiont and love for her home- ssiblings and graduated from theyt had fi ve children and townt of Ogilvie. Through MMcGrath High School in livedl many places while herh working years, she 11957. She started working land-clearingl for the now performedp secretarial and aat the Minnesota Glass TransCanadaT Highway. offio ce work for Tinker and CCompany in Minneapolis TheyT immigrated to the JohnsonJ car dealership, aafter graduation. She was U.S.U in 1960, having lived in KanabecK County Welfare a bridesmaid in a wedding California,C Idaho and Min- OffiO ce and the Farmers aat McGrath where she met nesotan where they owned HomeH Administration, both hher husband, Harold, when WarnerW Machine Works. ini Mora and Cambridge. hhe asked her to dance. They TheyT resided there 30 years. As a vibrant member of wwere united in marriage on She was an extremely both her church and community, she held many of- April 30, 1960 in a small country church in Giese. hard worker, honest and loyal. Her beautiful fl owers fi ces and was active in church and Women’s Missions They started their family in Arlington and were and garden were the envy of many. She also had a at Zion Lutheran Church; was a charter member and blessed with three children while she worked at Fin- great love for wildlife and animals. Most of all, she offi cer of the hospital auxiliary and enjoyed many ger Hut in Gaylord. She later worked as a bookkeeper enjoyed her grandchildren in her retirement years. hours over the years volunteering at the hospital. She in Braham before moving to a farm in Ogilvie where She was preceded in death by her parents, Adolf and was also a Kanabec County Senior Citizen of the Year. they milked cows. The couple fi nally settled in Mora, Agatha; husband, John; sons, Roy and Randy Warner; She cherished her Birthday Club group of friends where she fi nished her working career as a bookkeep- and one brother, Edgar. and their monthly get togethers over decades of time. er for the City of Mora until she retired. She will be missed by her children; Lois (Harvey) Keeping her fl ower beds well-kept was a hobby of hers She was very active in church being the treasurer Kapsner, Helena Oslowski and Heinz Warner; grand- each year, and she could often be seen outdoors going and teaching Sunday school at St. Paul Lutheran children, Michelle Kapsner, Ryan (Charissa) Yollen, for a walk around town. She was known for sharing Church in Ogilvie. She loved to read, do needle work Aaron and Hunter Oslowski; and great-grandchild, conversation, love and food with others, especially and was a good bowler. She was a wonderful wife of 60 Alexander Yollen. her delicious brownies that were often brought to years, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Satur- social functions. In her earlier years, she spent time friend that will be truly missed and held dearly in our day, April 25, at the Isle Evangelical Free Church in traveling with family and friends, particularly repeat hearts. Isle. visits to Colorado and Florida. When she became She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, more homebound, she was a faithful Twins baseball Joann Pautsch. and Timberwolves basketball fan and was sure not to She is survived by her husband, Harold of Mora; miss watching a game. daughter, Wanda Olson of Princeton; son, Clint Glenn H. Lobdell She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, (Patty) Mueller of Bemidji; and daughter, Shelly July 29, 1923 — March 10, 2020 Jack; sister, Marilyn Ketter. (Terry) Altendorfer of Lonsdale; grandchildren, She is survived by her daughter, Janet (Jim) Krych Nicole Ulrich, Sara Rogers, Ali Davis, Grant Mueller, Glenn Harlan Lobdell of Mora, died peacefully on of Holdingford; grandson Joshua (Lori) Krych; grand- Cory Mueller, Jenna Menne, Lucas Altendorfer; 15 Tuesday, March 10, 2020, at St. Clare Living Commu- daughter Sarah (Reed) Heidelberger; great-grand- great-grandchildren; sisters, Margaret (Paul) Deal nity. He was 96 years old. children, Lily, Jack, Cole, Jonah, Andrew, Gianna, and Carlene (Albert) Boettcher; several brothers-in- He was born in Henriette on July 29, 1923, one of Margaret, Lewis and Benedict; sister, Deloris Lewel- law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, other friends and four children of Leon and Olga Lobdell. He was united lyn; sister-in-law, Anita (Darreld) Olson; nephews, relatives. iin marriage to Evelyn Mike and Brian; nieces, Jill, Colleen and Polly; many A funeral service was held on Saturday, March 14, ((Evie) Lorraine Nelson dear friends, family and neighbors. 2020, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ogilvie with oon June 11, 1949 in Mora. A funeral service was held on Tuesday, March Rev. Vernon Dorn offi ciating. Music was provided by TTogether they operated a 17, 2020, at the Zion Lutheran Church in Mora with Donna Angermeier. Casket bearers were Martha’s rregistered Holstein dairy Rev. Anthony Cloose offi ciating. Music was provided grandchildren. Burial was at Oakwood Cemetery in oon the family farm south by Karen Kirschner- Danielson. Burial was in the Mora. Arrangements were by the Akkerman Inge- oof Henriette. He retired to Oakwood Cemetery in Mora. Arrangments are by the brand Funeral Home of Mora. Condolences may be MMora in 1993. He and his Akkerman Ingebrand Funeral Home of Mora. Condo- posted at www.aifuneralhome.com. wwife were active in their lences may be posted at www.aifuneralhome.com. cchurch, regularly attended oold-time dances and volun- tteered in their community. He was preceded in death bby his siblings, Wayne LLobdell, Milo Lobdell and ANNIVERSARY SERVICE POSTPONEMENTS Marjorie Lobdell Peterson. He is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Evelyn; and three sons, Douglas (Julie Hoff) of Eden Laverne B. Wallace Prairie, Gregory (Joey) of Brooklyn Park, and Scott Eastlund 70th Anniversary Laverne B. Wallace, of Mora, died on Wednesday, (Kathy) of Hudson, Wisconsin; fi ve grandchildren; 14 Feb. 19, 2020, at Welia Health in Mora. She was 90 great-grandchildren, and two nieces. On March 15, years old. A funeral service was held on Tuesday, March 17, tthe children, The memorial visitation and memorial service that 2020, at Grace Lutheran Church in Mora with Rev. ggrandchildren were originally scheduled for Friday, March 20 and Paul Lutter offi ciating. Music was provided by Jacki aand great-grand- Saturday, March 21 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church for Peterson. In lieu of fl owers, memorials are preferred cchildren of Laverne Wallace are being POSTPONED at this time. to Grace Lutheran Church. MMorris and Please watch for the announcement of the future date Arrangements by Dresser-Methven Funeral and LLorna Eastlund and time for the services. Cremation Services. ggathered togeth- Arrangements are by the Akkerman Ingebrand eer at Freddie’s Funeral Home of Mora. Condolences may be posted at BBanquet Center www.aifuneralhome.com. NAMES IN THE NEWS tto help them ccelebrate their MMarch 17 anni- vversary. Good Bradford W. Schmidt Amanda Roderick of Ogilvie was named to ffood and con- the 2019 fall semester dean’s list at Bemidji State vversation were Services have been postponed for Bradford William University for earning a grade point average of 3.5 eenjoyed. Mean- Schmidt, of Hinckley, who died on Monday, Feb. 17, or higher. iingful music was 2020, at the Veteran’s Hospital in Minneapolis. pplayed and sung A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on bby their grand- Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020, at St. John’s Lutheran Church children and great-grandchildren. A special in Kroschel. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. slide presentation and personal memories were on Friday, Aug. 14, 2020, at the church, as well as, one LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! shared. It was a memorable day of family joining hour prior to the service. Graveside service at Fort together to celebrate this milestone event. Snelling on Monday, Aug. 17. 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Melvin Leroy Hart Freya Lavon Bergstadt Joy M. Julkowski Melvin was born on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at Welia Freya was born on Wednesday, March 4, 2020, Joy Marie Julkowski, of Mora, died unexpectedly Health, to Racheal Rose Hart and CJ Leroy Bowker at Welia Health, to Michael Bergstadt and Joan on Tuesday, March 10, 2020. She was 17 years old. of Pine City. He weighed 6 pounds 9 ounces and was Rosendahl of Isle. She weighed 7 pounds 6 ounces She was the beloved daughter of Dean and Teresa 20 and one half inches long. and was 21 inches long. Julkowski. She had a love for horses and horseback Grandparents are Fred Hart and Rowena Hart of She is welcomed home by sibling, Addilyn. riding. She loved hanging out and taking pictures Pine City and Melissa Coble of Pine City. Grandparents are Jerry and Valnetta of Latimer, wwith her sisters and friends. Iowa, Arlen and Linda of North Platte, Nebraska and SShe loved just being sil- Lucille Jean Schermer Ken and Rhonda Bergstadt of Mora. lly and singing with her Lucille was born on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020, at We- ssisters. She will be missed lia Health, to Roxanne and Daryl Shermer of Hinck- Gavin E. Donald Bergstadt bby everyone that knew and ley. She weighed 8 pounds 4 ounces and was 20 and Gavin was born on Wednesday, March 4, 2020, lloved her. one half inches long. at Welia Health, to Michael Bergstadt and Joan She was preceded in She is welcomed home by sibling, Samuel. Rosendahl of Isle. He weighed 5 pounds 14 ounces ddeath by her grandfa- Grandparents are Becky Cavallin of Braham, Da- and was 19 inches long. tther, Richard Julkowski; vid Cavallin of Braham, Mark Shermer of Pine City He is welcomed home by sibling, Addilyn. ggreat-grandmother, Irene and Colleen Shermer of Ellijay, Georgia. Grandparents are Jerry and Valnetta of Latimer, HHarrigan; and great-aunt, Iowa, Arlen and Linda of North Platte, Nebraska and CColleen Harrigan. William John Douglas Ken and Rhonda Bergstadt of Mora. She is survived by her William was born on Monday, Feb. 24, 2020, at Wel- pparents, Dean and Teresa ia Health, to Darren and Courtney Douglas of Mora. Josie Joleen DeVlaeminck JJulkowski; siblings, Alexis, He weighed 6 pounds 11 ounces and was 19 inches Josie was born Monday, March 16, 2020, at Cam- Gilbert, Isabelle “Izzy,” Trisha, Chris, Elijah, Arian- long. bridge Medical Center, part of Allina Health, to na, Eliomar, Ruby, Roy, Sabrina, Steve and Ashley; He is welcomed home by sibling, Lillie. Amanda Roderick and Dylan DeVlaeminck of Ogil- grandparents, Kathy Julkowski and Kathy and Vince Grandparents are Denan Douglas and Debbie vie. She weighed 7 pounds 6 ounces and was 19 and Hendren; many beloved cousins, aunts, uncles, niec- Chagnon of Mora, Dave and Shari Salmonson of one half inches long. es, nephews, other relatives and friends. Mora and Steve and Denise Bowe of Pine City. She is welcomed home by siblings, Hayden, Izzy A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thurs- and Gabby. day, March 19, 2020, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church Tyson Joe Brossart Grandparents are Robin and David Roderick of in Mora with Fr. Derek Wiechmann offi ciating. Tyson was born on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at Wel- Ogilvie, Val Taylor and Bob Espinoza of Ogilvie and Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday, ia Health, to Mariah and Casey Brossart of Mora. He Steve DeVlaeminck of Ogilvie. March 18 and again one hour prior to the service at weighed 8 pounds 8 ounces and was 21 inches long. the church. Casket bearers are Doug Julkowski, Dan Grandparents are Don and Mary Olson of Mora Julkowski, Ray Bendijo, Joe Hendren, John Hendren, and Rich and Jane Brossart of Rugby, North Dakota. and Liz Hendren. Burial will be in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Mora. Arrangements are by the Akkerman Ingebrand Funeral Home of Mora. Condo- lences may be posted at www.aifuneralhome.com. TRUTH: Crisis worsened by governments who hide, censor FROM PAGE 5 Most encouraging, though, has been the response of state and local year when people like me write governments, schools and the private columns about some legislature’s sector. Governments at every level wrong-headed move to limit access to resist disclosure and scrutiny, but public records, and then try to make this has been a refreshing change, the case for greater access to public with leaders saying: “Here’s what we information and transparency in need to do, here’s why we’re doing government. it and here’s how you can fi nd out But we’re facing something far more.” more dangerous than any state Sports leagues and private busi- legislature could conjure up. It’s a nesses, not known for transparency, worldwide crisis worsened by gov- have been refreshingly transparent. ernments whose impulse is to hide, How many emails have you received KANABEC HISTORY CENTER | SUBMITTED control and censor news and infor- this week that began “Out of an A SNAPSHOT IN TIME: Early 1900’s Oxen, Emil Peterson- Peterson homestead near Warman. mation. abundance of caution…”? There are This photo and others are preserved through the eff orts of the Kanabec History Center. When a Chinese doctor shared a lot of institutions making tough with his colleagues his concerns that decisions these days, but they’re a mysterious new virus might be largely doing it in partnership with emerging, he was reprimanded and the American people. Mora cagers play in district championship silenced. The doctor, Li Wenliang, More than anything, else, though, died last month of coronavirus. this crisis reminds us of how wise 125 YEARS AGO (1895) The Mora team played is the last rural school in After China mishandled and hid the the fi rst generation of Americans Mrs. Butler, the bet- good basketball during the county to vote upon virus from the public, the epidemic was in demanding a free press. ter-half of the affable the fi rst half of this game, the question of consolida- dramatically worsened. The Chinese Despite the inevitable accusations by doctor, arrived here on taking the lead from the tion. government “is now leading a sweep- some that the news media were “hyp- Monday. They will soon start. During the last of ing campaign to purge the public ing” this threat, traditional media settle down in the Ander- the second half howev- 25 YEARS AGO (1995) sphere of dissent, censoring news have been measured and thorough son Cottage. er, Sandstone took the The ongoing search for a reports, harassing citizen journal- in their coverage, making the most Myron R. Kent has been lead and won the game. downtown site for the new ists and shutting down news sites,” of their on-air medical and scientifi c granted Although the local team Mora post offi ce was the according to the New York Times. consultants. Closer to home, local a new did not win the district main topic of discussion at Similar suppression has appeared newspapers and broadcasters have trial championship the season the City Council meeting in other nations, according to the devoted extensive resources to re- by the was a very successful one. on March 7. Committee to Protect Journalists. porting how the virus will affect the Supreme Rasmusson commented In Thailand, the prime minister has communities they serve. court of 75 YEARS AGO (1945) on the letters sent by ad- threatened to arrest journalists who President Trump told the nation North The installation of a ministrator Steve Jones, publish “fake news” about the virus last week that “we are all in this Dakota. new staff for the Mora at the council’s request, to and Iran detained a journalist for together” and that’s exactly what Accord- Mirror took place at a U. S. Rep. James Oberstar posts critical of the government’s needs to happen: the government ing to candlelight ceremony and Sens. Paul Wellstone response, according to the CPJ. sharing what it knows truthfully News from some Monday evening, March and Rod Grams, outlining But even a democracy is going to be and without spin or bravado, private of the 19, at the high school the city’s desire to keep tempted to manage the messaging, as and public institutions engaging Yesteryear points auditorium. Senior staff the post offi ce downtown. the U.S. did by initially channeling constructively with America’s most Matt Anderson decided members were hosts and the government’s comments through pressing challenge and news organi- by the had decorated the stage in THE NEWS From Yesteryear is compiled a single spokesman – Vice President zations keeping the public informed supreme blue and white, arranged by Matt Anderson from the Times histor- Mike Pence. That has improved sig- in a thorough and even-handed way. court there is a bare pos- a program and fi xed lunch ical editions housed by the Kanabec His- nifi cantly over the past week. In the end, science will prevail in sibility of his acquittal at for those attending. tory Center. The “News from Yesteryear” When the public is desperate for curbing this virus. Yet the path to his next trial. contains articles published in historic information, government needs to that victory can only emerge from 50 YEARS AGO (1970) issues of the Times. The articles may maximize authoritative information true collaboration and collective 100 YEARS AGO (1920) Members of the Coin contain language with ethnic and racial from scientists and experts on the sacrifi ce, fueled by a shared under- The local high school school district, common prejudices that were once common but public payroll. That appropriately standing of exactly what we’re up basket ball team played district No. 734, will go to are no longer acceptable in today’s so- gives Americans what they need to against. That can only come from the the last game of the sea- the polls Monday, March ciety. These articles are being presented know, and counters irresponsible free fl ow of information. son at the Y. M. C. A. at 30 to vote on the question as they were originally published. pundits who have sought to mini- Minneapolis last Saturday of consolidation with the mize the threat to score political or KEN PAULSON is the director of the Free Speech Center night. Mora school district. Coin ratings points. at Middle Tennessee State University. 14 KANABEC COUNTY TIMES www.MoraMinn.com MARCH 19, 2020

AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, the property is not redeemed under TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF in the Office of the County Recorder FORECLOSURES AND ARE ABANDONED.” section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on NOTICE: $63,197.05 PROPERTY: of Kanabec County, Minnesota; Dated: February 20, 2020 October 28, 2020, unless that date THAT all pre-foreclosure Lot 9, Block 2, Raspberry Acres, thereafter assigned to Loancare, NOTICE OF MORTGAGE Land Home Financial Services, falls on a weekend or legal holiday, requirements have been complied Kanabec County, Minnesota. LLC by assignment recorded on FORECLOSURE SALE Inc. Mortgagee/Assignee of in which case it is the next weekday, with; that no action or proceeding has COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS February 18, 2020 as Document THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION Mortgagee and unless the redemption period is been instituted at law or otherwise to LOCATED: Kanabec Number 269197 in the Office of OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF USSET, WEINGARDEN AND reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. recover the debt secured by said ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT the County Recorder of Kanabec THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Secs. 580.07 or 582.032. mortgage, or any part thereof; OF MORTGAGE: $98,090.00 County, Minnesota. THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED PURSUANT to the power of AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. 4500 Park Glen Road #300 FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION sale contained in said mortgage, TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF PROPERTY: That part of the NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that Minneapolis, MN 55416 ON MORTGAGE:None the above-described property will NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, Southwest Quarter of Southwest default has occurred in conditions of (952) 925-6888 “THE TIME ALLOWED BY be sold by the Sheriff of said county IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: Quarter of Section 8, Township 39, the following described mortgage: 9 - 19-009509 FC LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY as follows: $121,922.44 Range 23, described as follows: DATE OF MORTGAGE: June 13, THIS IS A COMMUNICATION THE MORTGAGOR, THE DATE AND TIME OF SALE: April That prior to the commencement Beginning at a point where the 2017 FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL 28, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. of this mortgage foreclosure East line of said tract intersects the MORTGAGOR: J Nicholas Published in the Kanabec County REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff’s Main proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of North right-of-way line of County Cramer, a married man. Times Feb. 27, March 5, 12, 19, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE Office, 18 North Vine St., Ste. 143, Mortgagee complied with all notice Road lying along the South of said MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic 26, April 2, 2020 WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS Mora, Minnesota requirements as required by statute; property; thence running North along Registration Systems, Inc. as ______ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA to pay the debt secured by said That no action or proceeding has the East line of said tract a distance mortgagee, as nominee for Land NOTICE OF MORTGAGE STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, mortgage and taxes, if any, on been instituted at law or otherwise of 369 feet; thence running west Home Financial Services, Inc. its FORECLOSURE SALE DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER said premises and the costs and to recover the debt secured by said parallel to the South line of said successors and assigns. THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED disbursements, including attorney mortgage, or any part thereof; tract a distance of 354 feet; thence DATE AND PLACE OF OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF PREMISES ARE IMPROVED fees allowed by law, subject to PURSUANT to the power of sale running south parallel to the East RECORDING: Recorded June 19, THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING redemption within twelve (12) contained in said mortgage, the line of said tract a distance of 369 2017 Kanabec County Recorder, THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, months from the date of said sale above described property will be feet, more or less to the North right- Document No. 259885. NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN by the mortgagor(s), their personal sold by the Sheriff of said county of-way line of said County Road; ASSIGNMENTS OF NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, representatives or assigns. as follows: thence running East along the North MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Land default has occurred in conditions of AND ARE ABANDONED.” If the Mortgage is not reinstated DATE AND TIME OF SALE: May right-of-way line said County Road Home Financial Services, Inc.. the following described mortgage: Dated: February 25, 2020 under Minn. Stat. §580.30 or the 5, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. a distance of 354 feet to the point Dated January 3, 2020 Recorded DATE OF MORTGAGE: June 2, Freedom Mortgage Corporation property is not redeemed under PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff’s Office, of beginning, said tract consisting January 8, 2020, as Document No. 2017 Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee Minn. Stat. §580.23, the Mortgagor 18 North Vine Street, Suite 143, of three (3) acres, more or less and 268864. MORTGAGOR: Daniel J USSET, WEINGARDEN AND must vacate the property on or Mora, MN 55051 being a part of the SW 1⁄4 of SW 1⁄4 TRANSACTION AGENT: Washburn, a married man. LIEBO, P.L.L.P. before 11:59 p.m. on April 28, 2021, to pay the debt then secured by of Section 8, Township 39, Range Mortgage Electronic Registration MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Attorneys for Mortgagee/ or the next business day if April 28, said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, 23, County of Kanabec State of Systems, Inc. Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. Assignee of Mortgagee 2021 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or on said premises, and the costs Minnesota. TRANSACTION AGENT’S as nominee for Guaranteed Rate, 4500 Park Glen Road #300 legal holiday. and disbursements, including STREET ADDRESS OF MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION Inc. Minneapolis, MN 55416 Mortgagor(s) released from attorneys’ fees allowed by law PROPERTY: 2322 200TH AVE, NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: DATE AND PLACE OF (952) 925-6888 financial obligation: NONE subject to redemption within six (6) MORA, MN 55051 1001138-0000308054-1 RECORDING: Recorded June 27, 46 - 20-001948 FC THIS COMMUNICATION IS months from the date of said sale COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY LENDER OR BROKER AND 2017 Kanabec County Recorder, THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR by the mortgagor(s), their personal IS LOCATED: Kanabec County, MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR Document No. 259982. FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT representatives or assigns unless Minnesota. STATED ON MORTGAGE: Land ASSIGNMENTS OF Published in the Kanabec County A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE Home Financial Services, Inc. MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Freedom Times March 5, 12, 19, 26, April OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR Stat. §580.07. DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE Mortgage 2, 9, 2020 THAT PURPOSE. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE DATE OF THE NOTICE: $34,106.66 SERVICER: Land Home Financial Corporation. Dated November 26, ______THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION PROPERTY: If the real estate is TRANSACTION AGENT: None Services, Inc. 2019 Recorded November 26, 2019, NOTICE OF MORTGAGE OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF an owner- occupied, single-family NAME OF MORTGAGE MORTGAGED PROPERTY as Document No. 268398. FORECLOSURE SALE THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN dwelling, unless otherwise provided ORIGINATOR: Bank of America, ADDRESS: 1978 Hammargren TRANSACTION AGENT: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS by law, the date on or before which N.A. RESIDENTIAL SERVICER: Road, Mora, MN 55051 Mortgage Electronic Registration that default has occurred in the NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. the mortgagor(s) must vacate the LoanCare, LLC TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 02.03835.00 Systems, Inc. conditions of the following described THE TIME ALLOWED BY property if the mortgage is not TAX PARCEL IDENTIFICATION LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF TRANSACTION AGENT’S mortgage: LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY reinstated under section 580.30 or NUMBER: 04.00640.00 PROPERTY: MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION DATE OF MORTGAGE: March THE MORTGAGOR, THE the property is not redeemed under TRANSACTION AGENT’S The real property in Kanabec NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: 18, 2003 MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION County, Minnesota, legally described 100196399013806839 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, November 5, 2020, unless that date NUMBER: None as follows: Lots 7, 8, and 9, LENDER OR BROKER AND AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE falls on a weekend or legal holiday, THAT no action or proceeding has Olson’s Fish Lake View, except the MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED $112,800.00 MORTGAGOR(S): WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS in which case it is the next weekday, been instituted at law to recover the Northeasterly 40 feet of Lot 9 as ON MORTGAGE: Guaranteed Rate, Kathy J. Schneider, a single ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA and unless the redemption period is debt then remaining secured by such measured at a right angle from the Inc. woman MORTGAGEE: Ameriquest STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. mortgage, or any part thereof, or, if Northeasterly line of said Lot 9. RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE Mortgage Company DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER Secs. 580.07 or 582.032. the action or proceeding has been COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY SERVICER: Freedom Mortgage DATE AND PLACE OF THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED instituted, that the same has been IS LOCATED: Kanabec Corporation RECORDING: PREMISES ARE IMPROVED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION discontinued, or that an execution ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT MORTGAGED PROPERTY Recorded: April 10, 2008 Kanabec WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING ON MORTGAGE: None upon the judgment rendered therein OF MORTGAGE: $165,993.00 ADDRESS: 315 Riverside Street, County Recorder Document OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, “THE TIME ALLOWED BY has been returned unsatisfied, in AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO Mora, MN 55051 Number: 228090 ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY whole or in part. BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 220523500 ASSIGNMENTS OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, THE MORTGAGOR, THE PURSUANT, to the power of INCLUDING TAXES, IF LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF MORTGAGE: AND ARE ABANDONED. MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL sale contained in said mortgage, ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: PROPERTY: And assigned to: Bank One, DATED: March 06, 2020 REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, the above described property will $149,661.83 LOT NINE (9), BLOCK TWO (2), National Association, as Trustee ASSIGNEE OF MORTGAGEE: MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE be sold by the Sheriff of said county That prior to the commencement RIVERSIDE ADDITION TO THE for the Registered Holders of ACE The Bank of New York Mellon Trust WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS as follows: of this mortgage foreclosure VILLAGE OF MORA, ACCORDING Securities Corp. Home Equity Loan Company, N.A. as successor-in- ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA DATE AND TIME OF SALE: May proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of TO THE PLAT THEREOF ON Trust, Series 2003-TC1, Asset interest to all permitted successors STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, 6, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. Mortgagee complied with all notice FILE AND OF RECORD IN THE Backed Pass-Through Certificates and assigns of Bank One, National DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER PLACE OF SALE: Kanabec requirements as required by statute; OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF Dated: October 30, 2003 Association, as Trustee for ACE THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED County Sheriff’s Office, 18 North That no action or proceeding has DEEDS WITHIN AND FOR SAID Recorded: November 19, 2003 Securities Corp. Home Equity Loan PREMISES ARE IMPROVED Vine Street, Suite 143, Mora, MN been instituted at law or otherwise KANABEC COUNTY. AND, ALSO, Kanabec County Recorder Trust, Series 2003-TC1, Asset WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING 55051. to recover the debt secured by said THAT TRACT OF LAND ADJACENT Document Number: 203529 Backed Pass-Through Certificates OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, to pay the debt then secured mortgage, or any part thereof; TO LOT NINE (9), BLOCK TWO And reformed by court order: Wilford, Geske & Cook P.A. ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN by said mortgage and taxes, if any PURSUANT to the power of sale (2), RIVERSIDE ADDITION TO Recorded: February 11, 2008 Attorneys for Assignee of Mortgagee AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, actually paid by the mortgagee, on contained in said mortgage, the THE VILLAGE OF MORA, BEING A Kanabec County Recorder 7616 Currell Blvd; Ste 200 AND ARE ABANDONED.” the premises and the costs and above described property will be 100 FEET BY 100 FOOT SQUARE Document Number: 227409 Woodbury, MN 55125-2296 Dated: March 2, 2020 disbursements allowed by law. The sold by the Sheriff of said county EXTENSION SOUTHWESTERLY And assigned to: The Bank of (651) 209-3300 Land Home Financial Services, time allowed by law for redemption as follows: OF SAID LOT 9, SAID EXTENSION New York Mellon Trust Company, File Number: 034155F02 Inc. Mortgagee/Assignee of by said mortgagor(s), their personal DATE AND TIME OF SALE: May BEING A PART OF LOT 16, N.A. as successor-in-interest to all Published in the Kanabec County Mortgagee representatives or assigns is twelve 5, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. AUDITOR’S SUBDIVSION #6, permitted successors and assigns Times March 12, 19, 26, April 2, USSET, WEINGARDEN AND (12) months from the date of sale. PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff’s Office, KANABEC COUNTY, MINNESOTA. of Bank One, National Association, 9, 16, 2020 LIEBO, P.L.L.P. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE 18 North Vine Street, Suite 143, COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY as Trustee for ACE Securities Corp. ______Attorneys for Mortgagee/ PROPERTY: Unless said mortgage Mora, MN 55051 IS LOCATED: Kanabec Home Equity Loan Trust, Series NOTICE OF MORTGAGE Assignee of Mortgagee is reinstated or the property to pay the debt then secured by ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT 2003-TC1, Asset Backed Pass- FORECLOSURE SALE 4500 Park Glen Road #300 redeemed, or unless the time for said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, OF MORTGAGE: $166,565.00 Through Certificates THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION Minneapolis, MN 55416 redemption is reduced by judicial on said premises, and the costs AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO Dated: March 15, 2016 OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF (952) 925-6888 order, you must vacate the premises and disbursements, including BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, Recorded: April 12, 2016 Kanabec THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN 9 - 20-002324 FC by 11:59 p.m. on May 6, 2021. attorneys’ fees allowed by law INCLUDING TAXES, IF County Recorder Document THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS THIS IS A COMMUNICATION THE TIME ALLOWED BY subject to redemption within six (6) ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: Number: 255847 NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY months from the date of said sale $166,448.76 Transaction Agent: Not Applicable NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that Published in the Kanabec County THE MORTGAGOR, THE by the mortgagor(s), their personal That prior to the commencement Transaction Agent Mortgage default has occurred in conditions of Times March 12, 19, 26, April 2, MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL representatives or assigns unless of this mortgage foreclosure Identification Number: Not Applicable the following described mortgage: 9, 16, 2020 REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Lender or Broker: Ameriquest DATE OF MORTGAGE: ______MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE Stat. §580.07. Mortgagee complied with all notice Mortgage Company November 3, 2017 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS TIME AND DATE TO VACATE requirements as required by statute; Residential Mortgage Servicer: MORTGAGOR: Leon A FORECLOSURE SALE ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA PROPERTY: If the real estate is That no action or proceeding has PHH Mortgage Corporation Schoumaker, a single man. THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, an owner- occupied, single-family been instituted at law or otherwise Mortgage Originator: Not Applicable MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER dwelling, unless otherwise provided to recover the debt secured by said COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY Registration Systems, Inc., as THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED by law, the date on or before which mortgage, or any part thereof; IS LOCATED: Kanabec mortgagee, as nominee for Land THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS PREMISES ARE IMPROVED the mortgagor(s) must vacate the PURSUANT to the power of sale Property Address: 1921 Home Financial Services, Inc. its NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING property if the mortgage is not contained in said mortgage, the Nightengale St, Mora, MN 55051- successors and assigns. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, reinstated under section 580.30 or above described property will be 7214 DATE AND PLACE OF That default has occurred in the ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN the property is not redeemed under sold by the Sheriff of said county Tax Parcel ID Number: RECORDING: Recorded November conditions of the following described AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on as follows: R04.01090.00 16, 2017 Kanabec County Recorder, mortgage: AND ARE ABANDONED. November 5, 2020, unless that date DATE AND TIME OF SALE: April LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF Document No. 261343. DATE OF MORTGAGE: May 22, MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED falls on a weekend or legal holiday, 28, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. PROPERTY: Commencing at the ASSIGNMENTS OF 2012 FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION in which case it is the next weekday, PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff’s Office, Northeast corner of Southeast MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Land ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT ON MORTGAGE: None and unless the redemption period is 18 North Vine Street, Suite 143, Quarter of Southwest Quarter (SE Home Financial Services, Inc. Dated OF MORTGAGE: $53,550.00 Dated: March 5, 2020 reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Mora, MN 55051 1⁄4 of SW 1⁄4) of Section Seventeen July 27, 2018 Recorded August 3, MORTGAGOR(S): George LOANCARE, LLC Secs. 580.07 or 582.032. to pay the debt then secured by (17), Township Thirty-nine (39), 2018, as Document No. 263704. Vedder, an unmarried man Mortgagee MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, Range Twenty-three (23); thence TRANSACTION AGENT: MORTGAGEE: Bank of America, TROTT LAW, P.C. FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION on said premises, and the costs south on the forty line a distance Mortgage Electronic Registration N.A. By: /s/ ON MORTGAGE:None and disbursements, including of 208 feet 8 inches; thence west Systems, Inc. DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: N. Kibongni Fondungallah, Esq. “THE TIME ALLOWED BY attorneys’ fees allowed by law on a line parallel with the north TRANSACTION AGENT’S Recorded on June 13, 2012 as Samuel R. Coleman, Esq. LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY subject to redemption within six (6) line of the said forty a distance of MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION Document Number 243053 in the *Michael van Muelken, Esq.* THE MORTGAGOR, THE months from the date of said sale 313.0 feet; thence north on a line NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: Office of the County Recorder of Attorneys for Mortgagee MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL by the mortgagor(s), their personal parallel with east line of said forty 1001338-0000320005-7 Kanabec County, Minnesota. 25 Dale Street North REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, representatives or assigns unless a distance of 208 feet 8 inches to LENDER OR BROKER AND ASSIGNMENTS OF St. Paul, MN 55102 MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN the north line of said forty; thence MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Green (651) 209-9760 WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS Stat. §580.07. east on the north line of said forty a STATED ON MORTGAGE: Land Tree Servicing, LLC by assignment (19-1354-FC01) ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA TIME AND DATE TO VACATE distance of 313.0 feet more or less Home Financial Services, Inc. recorded on August 19, 2013 as THIS IS A COMMUNICATION STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, PROPERTY: If the real estate is to the point of commencement and RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE Document Number 247548 in the FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER an owner- occupied, single-family there to terminate. The said tract to SERVICER: Land Home Financial Office of the County Recorder of Published in the Kanabec County THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED dwelling, unless otherwise provided contain 1.5 acres and is a part of Services, Inc. Kanabec County, Minnesota; Times March 19, 26, April 2, 9, 16, PREMISES ARE IMPROVED by law, the date on or before which the SE 1⁄4 of SW 1⁄4, Section 17, MORTGAGED PROPERTY thereafter assigned to New 23, 2020 WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING the mortgagor(s) must vacate the Township 39, Range 23, Kanabec ADDRESS: 2964 Ivory St, Mora, Residential Mortgage, LLC by OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, property if the mortgage is not County, Minnesota MN 55051 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: assignment recorded on January 24, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN reinstated under section 580.30 or AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED 080181500 2019 as Document Number 265390 SEE PUBLIC NOTICES, PAGE 15 MARCH 19, 2020 PUBLIC NOTICES KANABEC COUNTY TIMES 15 www.MoraMinn.com

FROM PAGE 14 heard on April 20, 2020, at 1:30 p.m., TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Family Services Board at 9:20 a.m. with the State of MN for the Federal by this Court at 18 North Vine Street, AND CREDITORS: NOTICES 8. Carried unanimously to Recreational Trail Program. Mora, Minnesota. It is Ordered and Notice approve the following paid claims: 10:41 a.m. – The Chairperson REQUEST FOR BID 1. Notice shall be given to all is hereby given that on the 13th KANABEC COUNTY Vendor Amount called for Public Comment. interested persons (MINN. § STAT. day of April, 2020, at 1:30 o’clock HISTORICAL SOCIETY APRIL Holiday 5,962.80 Those that responded included: NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR 524.1-401) and persons who have p.m., a hearing will be held in the MEETING MN Dept of Finance 5,484.50 Greg Wahlstrom & Clayton PROPOSAL filed a demand for notice pursuant above-named Court at Kanabec Board Meeting Rescheduling Mora Municipal 14,807.42 Berg, comments regarding 2nd WHITED TOWNSHIP to Minnesota Statutes section 524.3- County Courthouse, 18 North Vine Our regular April Board Meeting Spire 6,472.93 Amendment Sanctuary County. WHITED TOWNSHIP is seeding 204. Street, Mora, Minnesota, for the is being moved from April 9th to Hartford 2,043.59 10:48 a.m. – The Chairperson proposals for snow removal, blading, 2. Notice shall be given by formal probate of an instrument April 2nd. This is a one-time change Verizon 4,303.37 closed Public Comment. gravel maintenance, culvert repairs, publishing this Notice and Order as purporting to be the Will of the for our April Board Meeting. Other 8 claims < $2000 were paid from the 13. Nielsen introduced a motion to etc. for 12 miles of township roads. provided by law and by above-named Decedent, executed regularly scheduled Board Meetings Revenue Fund 3,512.08 demolish the old jail. Smith seconded To request a bid packet please call: R Mailing a copy of this Notice on the 18th day of July 2018, and will continue to be the second $42,586.69 and the following voted: IN FAVOR: Dave Patenaude, Road and Order at least 14 days prior to for the appointment of Marlys M. Thursday of every month. 9. Carried unanimously to Anderson, McNally, Smith, Nielsen. Supervisor 320-679-0151 the hearing date. Olson whose address is 2272 Oriole Published in the Kanabec County approve the following claims on the OPPOSED: Ellis. Whereupon the Bids must be received by April Dated March 4, 2020 Avenue, New Brighton, MN 55112, Times March 19, 26, 2020 funds indicated: motion passed. 2, 2020 BY THE COURT as Personal Representative of the Revenue Fund 14. Carried unanimously to Published in the Kanabec County Stoney L. Hiljus estate of the above-named Decedent Vendor Amount appoint Wayne Davis to the EDA. Times March 12, 19, 2020 Judge of District Court in an unsupervised administration, COUNTY BOARD Advanced Correctional Healthcare 15. Carried unanimously to /s/ Tracy Gullerud and that any objections thereto 17,415.13 approve the GIS Data Policy and Attorney for Petitioner must be filed with the Court. That, if PROCEEDINGS OF THE BMO Harris Bank 5,862.00 Fee Schedule. PROBATE John T. Brandt proper, and no objections are filed, COUNTY BOARD FBG Svc Corp 6,410.24 16. Carried unanimously to Merrigan, Brandt, Ostenso & a personal representative will be STATE OF MINNESOTA G & N Enterprises 3,640.25 approve the Environmental Services STATE OF MINNESOTA Cambre, PA appointed to administer the estate, COUNTY OF KANABEC Kanabec Co Hwy 3,680.85 Fee Schedule as amended. TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT 25 9th Ave. N., P.O. Box 458 to collect all assets, pay all legal OFFICE OF THE COUNTY Sea Change 6,062.48 17. Carried unanimously to DISTRICT COURT Hopkins, MN 55343 debts, claims, taxes and expenses, COORDINATOR Summit Food Svc Mgmt 10,785.62 purchase a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado PROBATE DIVISION Attorney License No.: 218510 and sell real and personal property, Synopsis of the County Board 88 claims < $2000 were paid from 6500 Crew Cab Work Truck and COUNTY OF KANABEC Telephone: (952)933-2390 and do all necessary acts for the Minutes of 2/18/20 in pursuance of the Revenue Fund 33,646.99 contractor-style dump box for a Court File No. 33-PR-20-9 Fax: (952) 933 3451 estate. M.S.375.12 Subd.1. $87,503.56 total not to exceed $75,077.64 plus NOTICE AND ORDER FOR Filed in District Court Notice is further given that 1. The Kanabec County Board Road & Bridge Fund licensing fees. HEARING ON PETITION FOR State of Minnesota ALL CREDITORS having claims of Commissioners met at 9 a.m. Vendor Amount 18. Carried unanimously to close DESCENT OF PROPERTY March 4, 2020 4:08 p.m. against said estate are required to on 2/18/20 pursuant to adjournment Beaudry 14,775.80 the meeting at 12:28 p.m. Estate of Ferneta A. Woods, a/k/a Email: [email protected] present the same to said Personal with the following Board Members Midway Iron & Metal 2,708.83 19. Carried unanimously to Ferneta Woods, Decedent Published in the Kanabec County Representative or to the Court present: Gene Anderson, Kathi Ellis, Mille Lacs Co Public Works 2,098.00 re-open the meeting at 12:31 p.m. A Petition for Determination of Times March 12, 19, 2020 Administrator within four (4) months Dennis McNally, Craig Smith, and RDO 39,331.53 20. Carried unanimously to clarify Descent has been filed with this ______after the date of this notice or said Les Nielsen. Scott’s Lawn & Landscapes language in the tentative agreement Court. The Petition represents STATE OF MINNESOTA claims will be barred. 2. Carried unanimously to 19,332.50 with the Local 363. that the Decedent died more than DISTRICT COURT Dated: March 11, 2020 approve the agenda as amended. 15 claims < $2000 were paid from 21. Carried unanimously to three years ago, leaving property in TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT James Reuter, Judge of District 3. Carried unanimously to approve the R&B Fund 5,578.12 approve a 2020-2022 bargaining Minnesota and requests the probate COUNTY OF KANABEC Court the 2/4/20 minutes as corrected. $83,824.78 unit agreement between Kanabec of Decedent’s last Will (if any), and PROBATE DIVISION Jacob G. Peterson, #0392415 4. Carried unanimously to recess 10. Nielsen introduced a Co and the Union Local 363. the descent of such property be Court File No.33-PR-20-10 McKINNIS & DOOM, P.A. the board meeting at 9:05 a.m. to resolution approving an updated 22. Carried unanimously to determined and assigned by this In Re: Estate of Floyd B. Olson, 200 3rd Avenue NE, Suite 300 a time immediately following the lease agreement with Nemeth adjourn the meeting at 12:35 p.m. Court to the persons entitled to the Deceased. Cambridge, MN 55008 Family Services Board. Orthodontics. Anderson seconded For further information please property. ORDER AND NOTICE OF (763) 552-7777 5. Carried unanimously to and the following voted: IN FAVOR: contact the Kanabec County Any objections to the Petition HEARING ON PETITION FOR Filed in District Court approve the Family Services Agenda Anderson, Ellis, Nielsen. OPPOSED: Coordinator’s Office at 679- must be filed with the Court prior to FORMAL PROBATE OF WILL State of Minnesota as presented. McNally, Smith. Whereupon the 6440 or see our website at www. or raised at the hearing. If proper, AND APPOINTMENT OF March 11, 2020 9:44 a.m. 6. 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