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BY JUDY HEGSTROM bors would come on bikes and [email protected] even horses to play. While they played many sports, ironically If it wasn’t for Minnesota basketball wasn’t one of them. Governor Tim Walz’s im- She credits her parents, who posed pause on all organized still live in the area, for their youth sports until Dec. 19, “support and encouragement this Monday would have seen to play sports at a time when it thousands of teenage girls was not the norm for girls.” hitting the hardwood as gyms Sherri graduated from Bra- get fi lled with the rhythmic ham High School in 1971 where sounds of dribbling balls and she was a stand out basketball swooshing nets. In 2020, this player. That was followed by scene is common-place, how- more basketball in college, ever 50 years ago, it was more playing on a women’s profes- of an anomaly, to the point of sional team, coaching and being viewed as something of a teaching the sport at a wide sideshow attraction. But while variety of levels. those attitudes would be con- sidered extremely sexist based THE TIPOFF OF A NEW GAME CONTRIBUTEDCONTRIBUTED on today’s standards, back Braham actually briefl y had Braham graduate Sherri Mattson (fourth from left) had to dye her hair red while playing for the professional then, it afforded one Braham a girls’ basketball team during girls basketball team “The All-American Red Heads,” which was a Harlem Globetrotter-like traveling exhibition graduate opportunities of a the mid 1920’s for about four team, complete with trick skills. Mattson played for the team for two years in the early 1970s. lifetime. years before it was discontin- Growing up on her parents ued. According to “Braham’s two players from each team in Sherri, then a junior, and all full court. Dave and Bev Mattson’s farm 100 year Anniversary” book each part. Gradually, the rules the girls playing were intro- This was not an offi cial sport just east of Braham, Sherri under “Girls’ High School changed until 1929 - the last duced to the game. Sherri in Braham at that time. The Mattson has fond memories Sports,” girls’ basketball year of the program’s initial describes the girls playing boys teams received fund- of life there. They used an started in the fall of 1924. They existence, they played by the half court (in the new gym) ing in the school budget, but area close to their home for a played in the old “Cracker boys rules. with the team each having two there was no funding for girls’ softball fi eld which, during the Box” gym on a fl oor that was Girls basketball in Braham guards, two forwards on each summer, cousins and neigh- divided in three sections with returned in the fall of 1969. end and two rovers who played SEE MATTSON, PAGE 3

Major North Branch road construction project scheduled

BY BILL STICKELS III said North Branch City Engineer Lee Gustafson. [email protected] “It is to improve mobility, safety and freight access along CSAH 30. In order to improve those The joke is “Minnesota only has two seasons, three items, you need to improve the pavement winter and road construction.” The embodiment condition.” of this joke was on full display last week as on the At the same time, since the pavement is being Tuesday before Thanksgiving, details of a major replaced, a “very old” water main from Highway project that will impact a portion of downtown 95 to Cedar Street will also be replaced. North Branch beginning next spring was laid out As far as the road improvements are con- before the city council. cerned, the project will greatly enhance several The $6 million project, which will improve intersections along the route, beginning at High- County Road 30 beginning at Highway 95 in way 95 where it will be easier for semis and other North Branch through Stark Road in Harris, has larger vehicles or vehicle/trailer combinations been in the preliminary planning stages for a to turn off eastbound Highway 95 to go north on while, however specifi c information is now being County Road 30. As part of this intersection’s BILL STICKELS III | COUNTY STAR released in anticipation of the project’s startup improvements, no parking will be in place on Patrick Meacham was sworn in as council member at the beginning of this spring. the Nov. 24 meeting, fi lling the seat vacated by Brian Voss. “The purpose of the project is very simple,” SEE CONSTRUCTION, PAGE 9

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sports. The coach was a volunteer and travel to away games was provided by school personnel driv- ing school station wagons with parents and other teachers driving their personal vehicles to get the players to and from the games. The team, with family help, made their own uniforms; yellow t-shirts with numbers ironed on with tape. Since it was not offi - cially a school team it was known as the Bomberettes. Girls track, gymnastics and volleyball also started that same year. Sherri participated in basketball, track and volleyball. The girls’ coach was Ann Koller. Sherri describes her as having just graduated from college and “who brought a strong background in physical education and sports background to the school district and, with the support of Athletic Director Leonard Froy- CONTRIBUTESD en and Principal Jack Peterson, the foundation for Sherri Mattson (front row, fourth from left) is pictured with the other players from the fi rst Braham girls basketball team girls athletics was set and continues to excel in the in 1969-1970. Players on that team, which wasn’t recognized as an offi cial school team and competed under the nickname Braham Schools.” In addition to basketball, Koller “The Bomberettes,” included (front row, l-r) Heidi Korstad, Jan Londgren, Cheri Maslow, Sherri Mattson, Barb Carlson, Gigi coached all the girls’ sports, all unpaid. That year Giff row, Cheryl Erickson, (back row) Linda Carlson, Cindy Wermager, Linda Moline, Linda Knowles, Kathy Brown, Diane Hes- the team played four games in the Rum River Confer- selroth, Sherrie Evenson, Coach Ann Koller. ence, losing only one. Sherri enjoyed playing the half court forward position and shooting the basketball. She has good memories of the support from the town returning to Braham and the UMD where their team of Braham and, in particular, Jim and Phyllis Long- played against former teachers and coaches with fam- dren, who attended all games and wrote articles and ily and friends in the stands. The Red Heads won both took pictures for the newspaper. Ann Koller describes games. An article in the Hastings Gazette described, that fi rst year as starting with basics, as none of the “Each of the Red Heads had trademark trick shots. girls had ever played team sports. Practices involved Sherri’s were a knee shot and a head shot, where she a lot of team building and working on basics such as would bounce the ball off the specifi ed body part learning what a jump shot was. “Sherri worked very and into the basket.” The games were charity games hard to learn the basics so she became quite good.” against men’s teams, similar to the Harlem Globetrot- Ann described the team as “a joy to work with.” ters. Sherri’s senior year, the school district provided Her fi rst year with the Red Heads they traveled funds for uniforms which were shared by all girls 40,300 miles and played 134 games, winning 129 and sports. That year they played six games and lost losing 5. The second year she was assigned to a veter- one game, an overtime game with Sauk Rapids. In an team and it proved to be another great adventure. June 1972, a year after Sherri graduated, Title IV They traveled 54,855 miles, played 171 games, winning was passed by the Minnesota Legislature mandat- 156. That year they had a twenty day trip to Alaska ing schools to fund girls’ sports which allowed them and played in twelve cities including the Eielson Air sports participation equal to boys. Force Base. They traveled by ferry, bus, commercial airplane, and goose plane. MAKING THE JUMP TO COLLEGE AND PROS The sports competition at Braham as well as the ENTERING THE COACHING RANKS many role models, inspired Sherri to attend the After those two years Sherri began her coaching University of Minnesota, Duluth to pursue a degree career. In 1979-1980 she was at Inver Hills Community in physical education and coaching. While there she College where their team was the 1980 Conference played basketball all four years and fi eld hockey and Champs, the Minnesota State Champions and Region softball one year. She also did some offi ciating (vol- Runner-up. Sherri received Coach of the year honors. leyball and basketball) which she says reinforced her Next came Division III Macalester College from 1980- decision of coaching and not offi ciating. 1985. She recruited and coached practices and games. BILL STICKELS III | COUNTY STAR Shortly before graduating from UMD, Sherri began From 1985-1986 Sherri was assistant basketball coach Sherri Mattson’s induction into the Braham Hall of Fame in checking the Physical Education Majors department at the U of M again recruiting. 1986- 1987 brought 2013 is her most treasured out of the six. bulletin board for physical education/coaching jobs. Sherri to Bemidji State University to teach and coach “It was at that bulletin board that changed my life.” the basketball team to a 25-3 record which earned doing here?” referring to her success as a coach. Her There was an announcement for a women’s profes- the team a trip to the NAIA National Tournament answer was that while she interned at Hastings, she sional basketball league (NGBL). This intrigued her Championship. They were conference champions and found teaching the school district’s disabled students -“playing basketball and getting paid for it. What she won another Coach of the Year award. Sherri was to be “satisfying and rewarding, showing them what could be better?” She completed an application and referred by contacts to the next position which provid- they can do instead of telling them what they can’t received a response that league was not going to be. ed her with additional learning experiences. Those do.” Then another letter arrived from Mr Orwell Moore, positions also solidifi ed her need to choose something Sherri credits much of her success to being in the owner of the All American Red Heads. He invited else as she did not enjoy the recruiting that went with right place at the right time. Braham began allowing Sherri and her roommate Gretchen Pinz to come to coaching. girls’ sports while she was there. She saw the notice Holly Springs, Mississippi for training camp. The two for a women’s basket ball team - at the right time of them packed their bags in October and had a road A WHOLE NEW BALL GAME while at UMD. Many of her coaching positions were trip to Mississippi in Gretchen’s parents’ mini motor In 1989 Sherri returned to the U of M to pursue a contacts where one led to the other. Finding herself home. With assistance from CB radio and friendly Master’s Degree in Education with emphasis in adap- sitting next to the Hastings Athletic Director while truckers, they arrived at camp. After locating their tive physical education. A requirement for one of the following a class requirement was again great timing. cabin they were directed to head to the basketball classes was to attend an adapted athletes event. She Her long and glorious career resulted in being court - outside in 95° heat and humidity. They adjust- chose Hastings High School. named to six Halls of Fame, with three being individ- ed to the heat and practiced three times a day.. “When I arrived at the game, I sat down next to a ual and three being as part of a team. The three indi- The fi rst evening there they were introduced to fan and began asking questions about the Hastings vidual honors are from the University of Minnesota, Clairol Flame 33s and became actual Red Heads. team and general rules of the game. That fan turned Duluth in 1997, Bemidji State University in 2010, and After three weeks of practice they were divided into out to be the Athletic Director at Hastings.” He Braham in 2013. The remaining three were awarded three teams. Sherri’s team consisted of seven players. informed her there was going to be an opening for an to the team of The All American Red Heads basket- She was one of four rookies. They traveled by limo, adapted physical education teacher. He also suggested ball team. Those awards were from the Womens which one of the veteran players drove and became she sign up to substitute teach in Hastings so school Basketball Hall of Fame (Knoxville) in 2011; Naismith their roadside mechanic due to the limo’s tendency personnel got to know her. Following that advise, she Basketball Hall of Fame in 2012 and the Arkansas to go through quite a few wheel bearings. One play- got the job. Sherri said, Sports Hall of Fame in 2020. er was also the coach, team comedian and business “I taught elementary, middle school and high school Sherri said, “I am very humbled and honored to be manager. age students with special needs for 30 years, some of included in the Halls of Fame. Each has special mean- Living on a farm in a rural area, Sherri had done the most rewarding years of my career,” she said. ing, but the Braham Hall of Fame is most dear to little traveling and enjoyed seeing places from Florida According to an article in an 1989 in the Hastings my heart. Braham is where it all started with sports to very rural Alaska. She described a highlight of Gazette, Sherri was frequently asked “What are you being offered to girls.”

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rowing up, like many kids across the country, I enjoyed watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade each Thanksgiving morning. The balloons Gwere really cool, along with the fl oats. And back in those days, it actually was the kickoff to the Christmas season, so Santa’s appear- ance in the fi nale was literally the fi rst time we saw him. It was also considered an honor to be invited to participate in it. As a “brag- ging brother” side note, my sister was invited to be in it one year after earning All-American honors at cheerleading Worth a camp, but she turned it down in part after seeing how much it would cost. It Thousand would have also cut into early season Words gymnastics practice. In adulthood, however, that enthusi- Bill asm waned. I can’t say if the parade it- self changed or I just saw it in a different Stickels III way. Whatever the reason, it just seemed to switch from a fun, kid-friendly event to a put-together production act. The stream of Broadway actors performing snippets of whatever show they were promoting, plus the lip-syncing Hollywood celebrities and music artists adorning some of the fl oats, which GUEST COLUMN stopped right there in front of Macy’s made it seem too fake and a bit over-commercialized. As the production numbers increased, along with the duration of it being broadcast on TV, it just seemed to be- Families provided great input for remote learning come all muddled together so it was hard to tell when the actual parade started. Despite that, I would usually tune hope everyone was able to enjoy a nice Thanks- pants represented the high school. in and at least casually watch it until the fi rst football giving! The feedback we received was grouped and game kicked off. As many know, North Branch Area Public shared with staff as they planned for remote This year, however, it went too far. Through no fault ISchools (NBAPS) began a period of remote learning. The majority of the articulated ideas of anyone’s, COVID prevented this (and every) parade learning on Monday, Nov. 30. and concerns fi t into one of four categories - Com- from taking place like normal. But rather than doing The remote learning period is munication, Format and Instruction, Planning something like rebroadcasting last year’s parade, it was expected to last through Mon- and Scheduling, and Technology Considerations. determined to copy what actually did work back on the day, Jan. 18, with a target return I am so grateful for those who took the time Fourth of July with New York’s fi reworks display and to our sites on Tuesday, Jan. 19. to be a part of this process! The input that was splice together a “parade” over several days of recording It is important for this peri- provided was excellent and we will continue to the bands, fl oats, balloons, and yes, even the lip-syncing od of remote learning that we work to implement that input wherever possible celebrities. build and improve upon last to improve the experience for both students and They packaged all of this together, complete with hosts spring’s efforts. To that end families. Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, and Al Roker acting all we sent a Thoughtexchange NBAPS will provide the results to the public as excited to be there, coupled with voice-over announce- NB School survey to families and high part of the school district’s December newsletter, ments of “live, from Harold Square.” News school students asking how the which is posted to the school district’s home- There were two major problems with this. First, Moth- school district can best support page (www.isd138.org) in the “What’s New at er Nature didn’t cooperate, bringing rain to New York Sara families during this time, and NBAPS?” section around the 15th of each month. Thanksgiving morning. This made noticing which parts what information families will 2020 has certainly put countless challenges in were live and which were recorded very easy, to the point Paul need to make remote learning a front of us, our families, and our communities that fi nally Al Roker briefl y mentioned the intermixing. success. thus far. It is wonderful to serve a school district Second, no matter how closely the cameras zoomed into We were very pleased that 124 participants and community that takes such an active interest the participants, it was painfully obvious there was no shared their thoughts with us! in ensuring we provide the best experience we spectators. That, coupled with the knowledge the parade The largest group of participants, 34%, rep- can for students, staff, and families. route was one block long, made all of the smiling and resented the Sunrise River School. Roughly a SARA PAULis superintendent of North Branch Area Public Schools. She can waving seem extra fake. quarter of participants chose “I have students in be reached at 651-674-1000 or [email protected]. I don’t totally blame the participants. I’m sure the multiple schools/programs,” while 21% of partici- whole thing was very anticlimactic for them. And I certainly don’t blame the organizers either. I applaud anyone who attempts to bring some sense of normalcy LETTERS TO THE EDITOR to our world. I give them an “A” for effort, but an “F” for execution. Welcome to local politics lington, back in 2014, I and the other twenty-some Ultimately, while some COVID-caused changes are residents were evicted. They didn’t even give us welcomed to the point of discovering new, better ways of To the editor, six months to fi nd some other residence in our doing things, in this instance, I hope it forces Macy’s to In reference to David Morell’s letter in the Nov. price range. At that time, I was scraping by on un- realize that the old way of putting on a parade is still the 26 edition of the Star, welcome to the wonderful employment and temp jobs, which is why I wound best way. world of local politics, where its “I’ll vote for your up living there. BILL STICKELS IIIis editor of the Isanti-Chisago County Star. He can be reached at 763- agenda, if you vote for mine.” Kevin Devine 689-1181 ext. 107 or [email protected]. I can say that as a former resident at the Ar- Cambridge

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It may not be hanksgiving is a great time for counting ...we’ve seen many people in possible. The close election tells me that the battle our blessings and expressing gratitude. In Wisn’t over. The letters to the editor will diminish, challenging times, an attitude of gratitude communities across our country who the yard signs are put away and television Tis all the more important, and this year has commercials will go back to medical rem- been one of the most diffi cult for have risen to the occasion and gone edies and Christmas gifts and things you so many! Nevertheless, we’ve can’t live without. seen many people in commu- above and beyond to serve their For Minnesota and Wisconsin there nities across our country who were very minor balloting issues. The bar have risen to the occasion and fellow citizens in the face of all of code system prevented voting twice and gone above and beyond to serve the counting began in advance of Election their fellow citizens in the face the diffi culties and heartbreak that Day which provided early results without of all of the diffi culties and COVID-19 has wrought. About the delays. Providing ballots by request was heartbreak that COVID-19 has another safeguard. America’s wrought. Town President-elect Biden’s second challenge, I’m grateful to the fi rst re- I know that they care about what happens there. if not the fi rst, will be to get Covid-19 under Newspapers sponders and health care They provide vital information to protect the Gene control. The development of vaccines with workers for their tireless efforts health and safety of the public, with news about 95% effectiveness is very encouraging. Ad- Dean Ridings to protect and care for our com- crime, local schools, local government, steps Johnson ministering and distributing the vaccines munities in the face of uncertain being taken to address the spread of COVID, local will take six months or more. Flu vaccines and often dangerous circum- trends and more. are generally 40-60% effective. Johns Hopkins University stances. They’ve kept us informed with detailed infor- reported more than 12 million cases of Covid-19 in the Unit- I’m grateful to teachers and educators for mation about businesses that are open, creative ed States at the end of November. their dedication to education and their ability to ideas for things to do at home, outdoor entertain- As a result parts of the economy are suffering, such as adapt to unusual learning environments. And ment options and tips for addressing the challeng- small businesses, especially the hospitality industry. The I’m grateful to parents who, all of a sudden, have es of working remotely. construction industry is slowed due to a shortage of quali- found themselves in home school situations, And, they have performed a vital role in fi ed workers. needing to remember the basics of math, English protecting democracy and informing readers Our medical providers are stretched for workers and ade- and science. during the often-contentious election process. quate space for treatment. I’m grateful to local businesses for their dedica- In a season fi lled with misinformation fueled by ANOTHER STIMULUS PROGRAM is needed to ensure tion and perseverance and creativity to continue one-sided digital sites and cable news channels, our economic recovery. Our Congressional leaders do not to serve their customers through curbside, deliv- local newspapers were relied on to provide fair understand Main Street America. The Payroll Protection ery and online options. coverage of the issues that mattered the most to Program earlier this year saved many small businesses and I’m grateful to restaurants and grocery stores readers. jobs. It saved several of our small newspapers from closing. for continuing to safely serve and provide for This Thanksgiving, newspapers are also giving We worked hard to keep everyone employed and our staff their customers day in and day out. us a fun, new way to share our gratitude with worked hard to shift gears as needed and fi ll in for each oth- I’m grateful to our houses of worship where we those around us. They invite you to look into er. Technology also helped as many could work from home. can lift our hearts and fi nd renewed strength. your heart and share the things for which you’re IT WILL TAKE time before we know the results of the And as the CEO of an association representing most grateful — health, family, faith, friends, Senate races in Georgia. 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OBITUARIES Charlie Carlson Donna M. Biggins Sandra J. Guetschoff Charlie Carson, formerly of Cambridge, died Nov. Donna M. Biggins, passed away unexpected- Sandra Jane Guetschoff, of Cambridge passed 12, 2020. He was 77 years old. ly, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020 at her home in Stanch- away on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020, at her home sur- Born Dec. 31, 1942 to Oscar and Lenore Carlson in fi eld. She was 84 years old. rounded by family. She was 78 years old. Cambridge MN, Charlie Carlson kept the values he Donna was born May 27, 1936, in Grandy, MN. She Sandra was born Feb. 22, 1942, in Willmar, Minne- learned there - hard work, perseverance, integrity attended grade school in Grandy, and graduated sota to Harry and Thelma (Nyvold) Solberg. Sandy anda thrift - throughout his from Cambridge High ggrew up on a farm in life.l He was the youngest SSchool. Her fi rst job was at WWillmar. In 1945 she was ofo fi ve children, and due tthe Nugget in Cambridge bbaptized at Vinje Lutheran tot his birth date, perpet- wwhere she also got her sis- CChurch in Willmar. Sandy uallyu the youngest in his tter a job. She then started ggraduated from Willmar classc at school. His mother wworking at the Cambridge HHigh School in 1960 and taughtt in the District 3 SState Hospital where she wwent on to attend Willmar oneo room schoolhouse wworked for many years CCommunity College. anda his father was Isanti aand made an impact in In May 1961, she was CountyC Register of Deeds. mmany young peoples’ lives. uunited in marriage to HisH parents had struggled In 1954, Donna mar- TTom Smith in Willmar. throught the Great Depres- rried Ennis M. Biggins at TThey made their home sions and passed on life- tthe North Isanti Baptist iin Minneapolis for three longl habits of thrift to the CChurch Parsonage. On yyears and moved to Cam- wholew family. MMay 13, 1969, the couple bbridge in 1964 with their A childhood of long oopened the famous Brass ttwo children. Over the winters with few distractions and a lively inquisi- RRail Restaurant located years, Sandy worked at the Credit Bureau, Blue Fox tive mind drew Charlie to science. In middle school, in Grandy. In 2017, the Brass Rail was recognized Tackle, Peoples State Agency, and The Cambridge irritated by a requirement to memorize Morse as WCCO’s “Best Broasted Chicken in Minnesota.” Theatre. Code, which he considered obsolete, he invented a After Ennis passed away in 2002, Donna continued On Sept. 18, 1995, she married Richard Guetschoff device to convert signals to text using a discarded to work at the restaurant until her health declined. in Overland Park, Kansas. They spent their married manual typewriter. Early rocketry experiments She was a quick-witted jokester and was a fi xture at life in Cambridge and wintered several years in included a rocket misfi red horizontally, damaging a the Brass Rail where she made many friends. She Lake Havasu City, AZ. Sandy was the president of clothesline full of sheets. Family and school stories loved what her and her husband had built and it the Mrs. Jaycees in 1968. She was a former member abound about his scientifi c enthusiasm. Reserved, was her home for over 40 years. of Cambridge Lutheran Church. Then, in July 2017, understated and unassuming, and disinterested in Donna enjoyed joking and talking with customers she was baptized at her home and became a member status indicators, he drove a battered 1982 Honda at the Brass Rail, playing rummy for hours, talking of Cross Pointe Church. Accord into the 21st century and dressed casually. to her sister, her home in the country, her horses She enjoyed scrapbooking, quilting, gardening, Hanging in his closet at his death was a blue blazer and her beloved dogs Cheyenne and Hannah. reading, playing cards, and most of all, shopping. purchased at a nursery school garage sale in 1984 Donna was preceeded in death by her husband, She loved traveling and visited all 50 states. Sandy for $3, which he wore when more formal attire was Ennis; mother, Viola Falk and grandparents, David was a proud mother of Janae and Greg, she was a required. Everyone remembers his dry sense of and Ellen Grant. hard worker, loved decorating and kept her home humor and quick wit. She is survived by her sister, Judy Sutton of Bull- beautiful all of the time. Charlie graduated from Cambridge High School head City, AZ; her longtime business partner and She was preceded in death by her parents, brother in 1960, earned a B.S. in physics from the Univer- friend, Rod Knowles (Tamara) of Stanchfi eld; care- Doug Solberg, sister-in-law Ruby Solberg, brother- sity of Minnesota, and a Ph.D. in physics from the giver and special friend, Laura Hansen and many in-law Dave Fostervold, and former husband Tom University of California Berkeley. He never forgot nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Smith. his hometown and his family and friends there. Please send memorials in memory of Donna Sandy is survived by her husband Dick Guet- Charlie spent 45 years at UCB’s Space Sciences Lab Biggins to: Ruff Start Animal Shelter, 12526 319th schoff, daughter Janae (John) Collins of Stanch- studying space plasma and the aurora borealis, Avenue, Princeton, MN 55371, (763) 355-3981. Visita- fi eld, son Greg (Sara) Smith of Preston, stepchil- working on NASA and the European Space Agency tion was on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020, at Carlson-Lil- dren Deb (Jerry) Zeise of Cambridge, Bob (Heidi) projects. The plasma analyzer he invented and built lemoen Funeral Home. Graveside Service was at 10 Guetschoff of Cambridge, JoAnn (Brian) Sprino of has fl own on every magnetospheric and solar wind a.m., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020, at Cambridge Union Cambridge, 12 grandchildren, 13 great grandchil- satellite fl own in the past several decades. His leg- Cemetery. Condolences at www.carlsonlillemoen. dren, sister Sharon Fostervold of Spicer, MN, three endary frugality led to the only NASA Small Explor- com. nieces, fi ve nephews, and many other relatives and er Satellite to come in under budget, with money friends, returned to NASA. Funeral Services were held Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, While in Berkeley, he raced sailboats on the SF at Cross Pointe Church. Interment in Cambridge Bay, hiked and skied the Sierra Nevada, and trav- Lester Lindstrom Union Cemetery. Memorials are preferred to the eled the world. He married and had three children. Decorating Fund at Cross Pointe Church. Condo- Lester Lindstrom, age 92, of Rush Point died Nov. His father and brother had dementia, so it was not lences at www.carlsonlillemoen.com. Arrangements 24, 2020, in Sauk Rapids. A Memorial service will be a surprise when Charlie was diagnosed with Alzhei- by the Carlson-Lillemoen Funeral Home and Crema- held in the spring. Full obituary and service details mers 15 years ago. He kept his diagnosis private for tion Services of Cambridge. at a later date. Online condolences can be placed at seven years, not wanting to be treated differently. StrikeLifeTributes.com. The diagnosis necessitated an unexpected retire- ment and change of focus from outer space to the David C. Johnson II pleasures of family life and the natural world. David C. Johnson II, 66, of Cambridge passed He was preceded in death by his parents, his Send your business news, away Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020 at the Cambridge Medi- brother Stanton, and his sister Karin’s husband cal Center. Arrangements are with the Carlson-Lil- Bill. He is survived by siblings Karin Mackinney, Dr. accomplishments and awards lemoen Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Paul E. Carlson, Diane Appelhof; his wife Gretchen, Cambridge. Full obituary to follow. children Sarah, John(Molly), Anna (Simmons), two to [email protected]. grandchildren and numerous cousins, nieces, neph- ews, and friends. SEE MORE OBITUARIES, PAGE 8 Donations can be sent in Charlie’s memory for the exceptional care he received from brave and com- TEXTING passionate caregivers during the last three years WHILE DRIVING of his life to The Belmont Staff Employee Appre- IS ILLEGAL IN In memory of Willard J. Falk, who ciation Fund, c/o Michelle Moros/1100 San Pablo MINNESOTA Avenue, Albany, CA 94706. DON’T THUMB IT UP. passed away on Dec. 1, 2016 BIRTHS God saw that he was very tired, and a cure was not to be, Nylah Theresa Clay Raleigh James Sandberg so He put his arms around him, and whispered, Nylah was born on Nov. 7, 2020, and Raleigh was born on Nov. 12, 2020, “Come with me.” With tear-fi lled eyes and aching hearts, weighed 7 pounds 2 ounces. Parents and weighed 8 pounds 10 ounces. Moth- we watched him fade away. Although we loved him are Sakira and Eric Clay of Cambridge. er is Danielle Marie Sandberg of Cam- Grandparents are Mollie Robinson and bridge. Great grandparents are Patricia dearly, we could not wish him to stay. A golden heart George Jones Jr. of Toledo, OH. and William Wallace of Aitkin. stopped beating. Hard-working hands laid to rest. God Carsyn Anthony-Gerard Seiberlich Owen Douglas Ferngren broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best. Carsyn was born on Nov. 11, 2020, and Owen was born on Nov. 23, 2020, and weighed 8 pounds 10 ounces. Parents weighed 8 pounds 4 ounces. Parents are Sadly missed by his wife Ruthie Falk, are Cody and Maddie Seiberlich of Big Blake Ferngren and Jessica Szczech of Lake. Grandparents are Anthony and Isanti. Grandparents are Doug Szc- daughter Heidi Zimmer, Ernie Trujillo, Elizabeth Betlach of Big Lake, Jen and zech of Braham, Jackie Brown of Coon Ryan Kahler of Isanti, and Brad and Rapids, and Steven and Becky Lyden of grandsons TJ of Tucson, Arizona Monica Seiberlich of Isanti. Harris. and Chris of Santa Barbara, California. DECEMBER 3, 2020 ISANTI-CHISAGO COUNTY STAR 7 CountyStar.com guide Baptist Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Spring Lake Christian Education 10:30am. Church Of Rush Point (ELCA) Lutheran Church (ELCA) spiritrivercomm.org Proud to sponsor and First Baptist Church Pastor Vicki Vandervegt. 8440 Erickson Road, PO Box 958, salute our local churches 304 S. Main St., Cambridge, 320-358-4829, 600 Rush Point Dr. North Branch, MN 55056 (9 mi. E. of Non-Denominational 763-689-1173. Call the church office 10am Worship with nursery available. Cambridge on Hwy. 95, North one or visit our website for current service 11am Fellowship block on Erickson Road). Bethesda Church times and programs. my.calvaryofrushpoint.org. 651-674-4606. 38180 Hemingway Ave., North firstbaptistcambridge.org Office: [email protected] Pastor Vicki VanderVegt. Branch, MN 651-674-5873. sllchurch.org Pastor Mark Huber. North Isanti Baptist Church Cambridge Lutheran Church Email: [email protected] 9am Worship Service. Lead Pastor: Travis Blake 8:30 - Traditional / Festival Friday, December 4th - 9:00am 10:30am Sunday School 2248 313th Ave. NE, Cambridge, MN 9:30 - Contemporary / Horizon Quilting and adult Bible studies. 55008. www.nibchurch.com Join Us! Sunday, December 6th - bethesdachurchnb.com 763-689-3360 Email: [email protected] Online-Only Worship 8:30am Worship, Communion/ Lakeside Christian Church 763-689-3576. 8:30am Worship FB.com/CambridgeLutheran Sanctuary & Zoom 32393 Rendova Cir. N.E., Cambridge Service (traditional style) 10:45am 621 Old N. Main St. Thursday, December 10th - (3 mi. E of Cambridge just off Hwy. Worship Service (contemporary style) 763-689-1211 9:00am Men’s Coffee 95). 763-689-3649. Ministry 7:00pm Women of Grace South Isanti Baptist Church Christ Ev. Lutheran Church Coordinator Jeff Bonkoski. Administrative Assistant Sharon 3367 Cty. Rd. 5 NE, Isanti. (WELS) St. John Lutheran Church Dahl. Sunday 9:30am Worship. 763-444-5860, Pastor Bob 32962 Vickers St. NE, Cambridge, (Missouri Synod) Retreat house & personal retreat Venneman. Sunday Worship 9:30am. 763-689-5333 28168 Jodrell St. NE, North Branch cabins available. Call for reservation. Wednesday “Life & Light” Bible stud- Pastor Samuel L. Biebert. Located 6 mi. E. of Isanti on Co. Rd. 5; Email: ies for all ages. Adults & children. For Sunday Worship 9am, Sunday (or 7 mi. W. of North Branch on Co. GracePointe Crossing [email protected]. info call or go to School/Bible Class 10:30am Rd. 5); then 1-1/2 mi. S. on Co. Rd. 12. lakesidechurchcambridge.org a senior living community southisantibaptist.org. www.christcambridge.com 763-444-5988, Paul Anderson, Pastor; Sunday 9am Worship; Sunrise Bible Church Faith Lutheran Church (ELCA) Journey of Faith 10:20am Adult Bible Study; Thursday 763.689.1474 41300 Second St., North 109 Second Ave NW, Isanti Bible based worship. 6:30pm Bible study. Email: www.gracepointecrossing.org Branch, Pastor David Stertz. 763-444-9201 651-600-9878. [email protected] Sunday school for all ages Pastor Ian Coen-Frei [email protected]. Sunday fellowship 9am 9:30am, Sunday morning Worship Sunday School 8:30 a.m. St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Worship & Youth Ministry 10am 10:30am, Sunday evening 6pm, Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. Church (LCMC) Come as you are. All welcome. Wed. Kids 4 Truth & Bible studies Virtual Kingdom Kids - Wed 6pm 31075 Genesis Ave., Stacy, MN 55079 Junction Bowl. 123 Cajima Street, for all ages 6:30pm. More info at Grades 1-6 (see website for more 651-462-5115. NE, Isanti. Refreshments served. sunrisebiblechurch.org info) Pastor Ben Hollingstead. or 651-674-4107. NorthBrook Church Catholic Meeting at Access Church 4359 MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IS NOW 392nd St, North Branch, MN, 55056. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton ALLOWING FOR INPERSON WORSHIP SERVICES Church Office: 651-277-0100 207 Whiskey Rd NW, Isanti, MN. FOLLOWING COVID19 PREPAREDNESS PLANS FOR Frank Gomes, Pastor. Come join us on Screen & Digital Printing 763-444-4035 Sunday at our 5pm Worship Service T-Shirt & Apparel Roofer Yard Signs Email: [email protected]. LOCAL CHURCHES. IT IS RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT – nursery provided - children’s church Banners Real Estate Yard Signs Mass: Tues. & Wed. 7:30am. Sun. (2 yrs old-2nd gr.); Mon. - Fri.: (call for YOUR INDIVIDUAL CHURCH FOR MORE INFORMATION Decals Vehicle Graphics 8:30am. stelizabeth-isanti.org. details) “Life Groups”, Bible Studies, REGARDING THEIR COVID19 PREPAREDNESS PLAN Youth Ministry. Email us at Campaign Signs Vehicle Wraps Converge REQUIREMENTS AND REOPENING SCHEDULE. [email protected] or visit us on Contractor Yard Signs the web at nbchurchmn.org Springvale Church Service On Facebook: River of Life Church Home of Heavenly Sunshine springvalechurchmn 8am and 9:30am Services, Meeting at 150 Birch St. N., Ste 170, Preschool 763-689-1373 Sunday School during 9:30am Cambridge. (Across from Minnco email: Service. Credit Unon) Mark Radeke, Pastor. [email protected] Evangelical Free Email 763-689-5115. [email protected]. Sundays 9am & 10:30am Dale Evangelical Free Church First Lutheran Church (ELCA) Website - Nursery at both services 45268 Brunswick Rd, 43779 Gates Ave., Harris. stjohnslutheranchurch-stacymn.org River Kid’s for ages 4 yrs to 5th gr at Harris, MN 763-689-5817 651-674-4498. Handicapped the 10:30am service Pastor/Teacher Dr. Harvey Martin. accessible. Pastor Scott Simmons. St. John’s Lutheran Church riveroflifehome.com Sunday School – all ages 9am. Sunday Worship 9:30am, with (Missouri Synod) Sunday School 10:30am coffee Sunday Service 10:25am. 980 West 4th Street, Rush City, Pentecostal www.daleefc.com and fellowship. Pastor Tim Renstrom 320-358-3623, Email: [email protected] Hwy. 65 N, Isanti, MN Sunday 8:45am Worship, 7:30am The Journey New Life Church www.firstlutheranharris.org Kost Evangelical Free Church Rise & Shine Bible Study, Monday 601 Heritage Blvd NE, Isanti www.MinnesotaEquipment.com 37405 Kost Trail, North Branch, MN 10am Longer Look Bible Study. Pastor David L. Willis. Long Lake Lutheran Church 763-444-8873 55056. Jct. of CR 11 & CR 72, SE of stjohnsrushcity.org Sunday 10am Worship & (ELCA) North Branch. 651-583-3281. the Word & Kids’ Church. 3921 277th Ave NW Isanti, MN 55040 Pastor, Josh Jensen St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church Sunday 6pm Family Worship. 763-444-5315. Pastor Sue Olson Kost Student Ministries Mondays (Missouri Synod) Wednesday 7pm Family Breakout Worship Sundays at 8am & 10am 6:30pm. Worship Service Sundays 400 SE 8th St., (Isanti #4 E.), PO Box Classes. Sunday School on the 1st and 3rd 9:30am. More info: www.kostefc.org 37, Braham. 320-396-3103. 763-689-4471 Sundays Tim Renstrom, Pastor. Thejourneynlc.org Oxlip Evangelical Free Church Wednesday Worship, Children’s 9:30am Sunday School & Adult Bible 9am Sunday Worship Service, Church, and Confirmation beginning Study. 10:30am Worship. indoors, broadcast to parking lot, at 6:00pm ststephensbraham.org Facebook live longlakeluth.org 10:15am Coffee Fellowship Trinity Lutheran Church (ELCA) 10:45am Sunday School Salem Lutheran Church 38460 Lincoln Trl, North Branch 6pm Sr High Youth 4638 381st Ave. NW, Dalbo, MN 651-674-7047. Pastor Jon Yurk Wed. 6:25pm AWANA/Jr High Youth 55017. 763-689-1687 See our website for worship Pastor Leroy Scheumann Join us for worship every information. Messages are also 29237 Roanoke St NW Sunday at 9:00am, Sunday posted on our facebook page. Isanti, MN 55040 school for 3 yrs to 6th gr. Email: www.oxlip.org begins at 9:00am. Coff ee [email protected] 763-444-5134 fellowship after worship or visit www.trinitynorthbranch.org www.salemlutherandalbo.com Lutheran Methodist

Braham Evangelical Lutheran Common Ground - A United Church (ELCA) Methodist Community 320-396-2755 404 North Cypress St. North, West Central Drive & County Road 4, Cambridge. 763-689-2071. Pastors Braham Amelia & Andrew Buschena. Sunday Specialists In Auto Collision Repair Pastor Julie Beck 9:30am Worship. Livestream of Sunday: 9:30 am Worship Service services and more info at Since on KBEK 95.5 FM; commongroundumc.org. 1978 Sunday: 10:15 a.m. Live Worship Everyone Counts! Service on Facebook Sunday: 10:15 a.m. Worship Service Spirit River Community at Braham Lutheran A United Methodist Church Perry Lindberg, Owner 1-320-358-4211 Office hours 9:00 a.m. to Noon 1321 Heritage Blvd. NE, 875 So. Bremer Ave., Rush City Tuesday thru Friday Isanti, MN 612-888-4255. Reverend Pastor Guy E. Sederski. W O R S H I P Sunday Worship Service and This directory is paid for and made possible by the participating churches listed. 8 ISANTI-CHISAGO COUNTY STAR DECEMBER 3, 2020 CountyStar.com OBITUARIES (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 6) See Santa at Sheriff ’s Kermit P. Folden Avis A. Berry Kermit P. Folden, of Cambridge died Nov. 28, 2020, Avis Ada Berry, of Cambridge passed away on at home. He was 80 years old. Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, at Abbott-Northwestern Hos- Offi ce toy drive Kermit was born Aug. 15, 1940, in Minneapolis, pital. She was 93 years old. Minnesota to Norman and Agnes (Falle) Folden. Avis was born Aug. 10, 1927, in Cherokee, Iowa STAFF REPORT He grew up in New Brighton and graduated from to Guy and Hallie (O’Bannon) Anderson. She was [email protected] MMinnehaha Academy in rraised there and graduated 11958. On June 16, 1962, ffrom Wilson High School For those who might see Santa in front of the KKermit married Madelaine iin 1945. Isanti County Sheriff’s Offi ce’s building this Satur- TTorgeson in New Brigh- On Oct. 30, 1947, she day, don’t worry, Sheriff Chris Caulk hasn’t turned tton. In August, 1963 they wwas united in marriage to into the Grinch and arrested him. In fact, it’s just mmoved to Dalbo where they JJohn Berry Sr. at Immac- the opposite as the two have joined together for a mmade their home for 54 uulate Conception Catholic toy drive. yyears. In 2017 they moved CChurch in Cherokee, Iowa. From 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Dec. 5, the tto Riverwood Village in TThey lived in Newell, Iowa Sheriff’s Offi ce is hosting a drive-thru, socially CCambridge. uuntil in 1959 the family distanced toy drive, with donations being given to Kermit was a construc- mmoved to Wahkon, MN. the Isanti Lions for distribution to families within ttion painter and mem- TThey owned and operated Isanti County. bber of Painters & Allied a resort on Mille Lacs Lake Those wishing to donate unwrapped toys are TTrades Union #386. Kermit bbefore moving to Cam- asked to stay in their vehicles and volunteers will aand Madelaine traveled bbridge in 1977. Avis worked be on hand to take the toys out of your vehicles. eextensively, visiting 49 iin Food Service at the Santa will be on site for children to see and wave states, Canada, Mexico and Europe on two occa- Cambridge State Hospital for a number of years. at. He will also have a little gift for the kids. sions. Besides traveling, Kermit enjoyed camping She was a longtime active member of Christ The and reading. King Catholic Church in Cambridge. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a She was preceded in death by her parents, hus- sister, Darlene Erckenbrack. band John in February 2006, daughters Lorraine Kermit will be lovingly remembered by his wife, O’Neal, Kathy Hultgren, and son John Berry Jr. Madelaine; four children, Timothy (Sian) Folden of Avis is survived by her children; Sally Moore of Viking Vittles available Minot, ND, David (Rachel) Folden, living abroad, Sarasota, FL, Jim (Theresa) Berry of Cambridge, Lisa (Greg) Ryan of Great Falls, MT, and Steffanie Corinne Schunk of Sarasota, FL; son-in-law Bruce Aubuchon of Chesapeake, VA; 16 grandchildren, Hultgren of Bloomington; 16 grandchildren and 18 11 great-grandchildren, and by other relatives and great grandchildren, other relatives and friends. during remote learning friends. A Service will be held at a later date. Condolences Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, at www.carlsonlillemoen.com. Arrangements by the Dec. 2 at Strike Life Tributes in Cambridge with a Carlson-Lillemoen Funeral Home and Cremation CONTRIBUTED visitation one hour prior. Interment Salem Luther- Services of Cambridge. [email protected] an Cemetery in Dalbo. Online condolences can be made at StrikeLifeTributes.com. The North Branch food distribution service for area district early childhood and Sunrise Elemen- tary students, “Viking Vittles,” will be available each day during the district’s remote learning LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! period. Food can be picked up at the Outlet Mall, storefront #108, from Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. until Jan. 14. Call Donna at 612-363- Search for: Isanti-Chisago County Star 5072 with any questions or for more information.

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FROM PAGE I in January, which will give them ‘It’s going to be a fun “several months” to fi nalize all of the east side of County Road 30 summer. Short term pain the planning and detour routes for at least the length of the build- with the winning bidder. ings on that corner. for long term pleasure.’ “It’s going to be a fun summer,” “It (semis turning) takes up a lot he concluded. “Short term pain for of space, and quite frankly would Joe Triplett long term pleasure.” take out any vehicle (parked) in that area,” Gustafson said. Chisago County Public Works Director NEW LOCATION FOR THIRD INTERNET TOWER Moving north, the bypass lane Following up on the council at Cedar Street will be eliminated guarantee people will drive where decision to grant a conditional use in favor of a left-turn-exclusive you tell them,” Gustafson said. permit for the construction of two lane. Left turn dedicated lanes will “We will work together with the 120-foot tall towers to be used to also be added in both directions at city and county to try and do the provide high-speed internet access 410th and 415th Streets. The road best we can to keep the cars going to the entire city, but denying a will be shifted slightly to the west on the detour routes, (but) I can third tower to be located at 412th around the cemetery in order for guarantee, there will be com- and Flink due to strong objection a trail along the cemetery to be plaints coming in.” from neighbors, city staff proposed added in the future. a new site for the third tower, locat- MINIMAL COSTS TO CITY ed in the Economic Development TWO DETOURS According to Chisago County Authority’s industrial park at the Gustafson said there will be Public Works Director Joe Triplett, corner of 410th Street and Fletcher two detour routes for the stretch the project is being funded with $3 Avenue. between Highway 95 and Cedar million coming from the county In order to place the tower in Street. This is due to one of the and $3 million in federal funds. that location, a permanent ease- routes not being wide enough to The only portion the city will have ment needed to be imposed, with support the extra two-way traffi c. to pay for is the new water main. the city paying the EDA $1. For those wishing to go north- “Kudos to you for coming up The new location went back to bound on County Road 30, the with the money for that,” Triplett the Planning Commission for a detour will be 4th Avenue to Cedar told the council. “We wouldn’t public hearing regarding a condi- Street. For traffi c already going want to have this nice, new pave- tional use permit for the alterna- southbound on County Road 30, ment and then have water main tive location. Assuming there is the detour will be Cougar Trail to issues underneath that would no major objection to this location, 8th Avenue. wreck it.” the city council will grant the CUP CITY OF NORTH BRANCH WEBSITE “We’re trying to get people to While he didn’t provide an exact at their Dec. 8 meeting and city This map shows the stretch of County Road 30 (aka Forest drive on these roads (when the timeline for the project, Triplett still hopes to pour the footings Boulevard) that will be under construction starting this detours are needed), but there’s no mentioned bidding will take place before the frost line gets too deep. spring.

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The DOC has conducted comprehen- “The level of community spread of sive testing of all incarcerated people COVID-19 makes our extensive ef- and staff in their facilities, and taken BILL STICKELS III | COUNTY STAR forts to minimize the introduction measures across the system to manage and spread of COVID-19 in the state’s the risk of COVID-19 entering facilities correctional facilities that much more and spreading, including: implement- New offi cer welcomed to the force challenging. We are committed to ing “Stay with Unit” plans, enacting continuing our aggressive testing and mandatory barrier mask policies, and North Branch Mayor Jim Swenson congratulates new police offi cer Brendan Bartholmy spread mitigation efforts as we closely installing handwashing stations. Each with a hearty fi st-bump following his swearing-in ceremony during the Nov. 24 council monitor the health status and medical facility has also taken a number of steps meeting. needs of those who contract this virus,” specifi c to their unique environment. ISANTI AND CHISAGO COUNTY COURT REPORTS USPS ‘Operation Santa’ The following felony charges were theft - value $501 - $1,000 - previous 23 - 27. All individuals are presumed fi led in Isanti County Court on Nov. felony/gross misdemeanor conviction in innocent until proven guilty. 23 - 27. All individuals are presumed preceding 5 years. innocent until proven guilty. Jeff ery Robert Hanson (DOB Jon Jeremiah Holmquist (DOB goes nationwide 10/19/1981), of Cambridge, was 04/12/1976), of Chisago City, was Blaine Andrew Peterson (DOB charged Nov. 24 with two counts charged Nov. 20 with domestic assault. 10/12/1991), of Braham, was charged drugs - 1st degree - possess 50 grams David Shaun Corty (DOB 08/04/1979), CONTRIBUTED Nov. 20 with violate no contact order or more - cocaine or methamphet- of Pine City, was charged Nov. 20 with UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE - within 10 years of the fi rst of two or amine. Additional statutes: drugs - 1st drugs - 5th degree - possess schedule more convictions. Additional statutes: degree - sale/possession - penalty - 30 1,2,3,4 - not small amount marijuana. Let’s face it, this year has been a struggle for so violate no contact order - within 10 years/$1,000,000. One count drugs - Additional statutes: drugs - 5th degree many people in more ways than one. Thoughts of years - fi rst of two or more conviction or 3rd degree - possess 10 grams or more controlled substance - sale or posses- kids, the holidays and wondering how to provide for possess dangerous weapon. a narcotic drug other than herion. sion. them may also be weighing heavily on many. But take Cameron River Kirsch (DOB Additional statutes: drugs - 3rd degree Tia Marie Chavez (DOB 06/08/1987), heart, Santa and the Postal Service are way ahead of 04/01/1992), of Rockford, was charged - sale or possession - penalty - 20 of South Saint Paul, was charged Nov. you, and are here to help. Nov. 24 with one count receiving stolen years/$250,000. Three counts drugs 23 with drugs - 5th degree - possess The USPS Operation Santa program celebrates property. Additional statutes: theft - - 5th degree - possess schedule 1,2,3,4 - schedule 1,2,3,4 - not small amount its 108th year in 2020 by opening up for nationwide value $1,000 or less - motor vehicle, and not small amount marijuana. Additional marijuana. Additional statutes: drugs - participation. Now, more than ever, the program is one count drugs - 5th degree - possess statutes: drugs - 5th degree controlled 5th degree controlled substance - sale needed to help less fortunate kids and families during schedule 1,2,3,4 - not small amount substance - sale or possession. or possession. the holidays. marijuana. Additional statutes: drugs - Andrew Scott Alcock (DOB Charles Lawrence Kolad (DOB The Postal Service established the USPS Operation 5th degree controlled substance - sale 04/01/1988), of Stacy, was charged 12/18/1961), of North Branch, was Santa program to help those in need at the holidays or possession. Nov. 24 with domestic assault. charged Nov. 23 with traffi c - DWI - experience the joy of opening presents — and to cre- Nicholas Max Neuschwander (DOB Tamara Marie Richard (03/31/1982), of operate motor vehicle under infl uence ate special holiday memories. Since it began, millions 11/22/1989), of Brook Park, was charged Mora, was charged Nov. 25 with drugs of alcohol. Additional statutes: traffi c - of less fortunate children and their families have Nov. 24 with receiving stolen property. - 5th degree - possess schedule 1,2,3,4 - DWI - fi rst degree driving while impaired; Additional statutes: theft - value $1,000 not small amount marijuana. Additional described. been helped by the kindness of others. The program or less - motor vehicle. statutes: drugs - 5th degree controlled Perry Glenn Marten (DOB 03/07/1972), is for every person of every belief, or non-belief. The Monica Martinez (DOB 11/07/1992), of substance - sale or possession. of Forest Lake, was charged Nov. 25 with purpose is to help as many deserving families as Saint Paul, was charged Nov. 24 with fl eeing a peace offi cer in a motor vehicle. possible. And that can only be done if good-hearted theft - take/use/transfer movable The following felony charges were adopters step forward. prop - no consent. Additional statutes: fi led in Chisago County Court on Nov. To participate in the USPS Operation Santa pro- gram as a possible recipient of holiday gifts, all that has to be done is write a letter, put it in a stamped envelope with a return address, and send it to San- ta’s offi cial workshop address at Santa Claus, 123 Elf Prepare for Road, North Pole, 88888. Letters will be accepted Nov. power outages 16 – Dec. 15. with a Generac PROGRAM DETAILS home standby Hundreds of thousands of letters are written to the USPS Operation Santa program every year in hopes generator of being adopted by kind and generous people across the country. These letters are opened by Santa’s Elves and, for safety reasons, all personally identifi - SCHEDULE YOUR FREE IN-HOME able information of the letter writer is removed (i.e. ASSESSMENT TODAY! last names, addresses, ZIP Codes) and uploaded to 855-984-8982 USPSOperationSanta.com for adoption. Beginning Dec. 4, letters will be available for na- tionwide adoption by visiting USPSOperationSanta. com — all from the socially distant safety of your own FREE home. Potential adopters can read the letters and pick 7-Year Extended Warranty* one, or more, that they’d like to fulfi ll. For security A $695 Value! reasons, potential adopters must be vetted by going through a short registration and ID verifi cation pro- Off er valid August 24, 2020 - December 31, 2020 cess before they are allowed to adopt any letter. Companies also help adopt letters. Every year Special Financing Available many companies create teams and adopt several Subject to Credit Approval letters. All the better to help grant that special wish to *Terms & Conditions Apply deserving families and kids.

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petition is proper and no objections insurance policies acceptable to the NORTH BRANCH SCHOOLS DISTRICT REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES are filed or raised, the petition will District. Failure to furnish acceptable be granted. evidence of insurance or lapse of a Notice shall be given by publishing policy will be grounds for termination this Notice and Order as provided by of the contract. law and by: Proposals must have the following Mailing a copy of this Notice and information included: Order to each interested person by 1. Name and address of firm, United States mail at least 14 days including e-mail, telephone number before the time set for the hearing. and fax number. BY THE COURT 2. Provide a list of services Dated: 11/17/2020 available to school district in the Amy R. Brosnahan state of Minnesota from your Judge of District Court firm. Separate services into the Megan Bergman following areas: special education; Court Administrator human resources; business JOSLIN & MOORE LAW services; teaching and learning, and OFFICES, P.A. administration. Clark A. Joslin, #52802 3. Provide a list of attorneys that 2212nd Ave. NW would work with the district, their Cambridge, MN 55008 credentials and experience with (763} 689-4101 Minnesota school law. Fax: 763} 689-9794 4. Provide a list of fees charged [email protected] by your firm. Include a breakdown Filed in District Court of attorney fees, legal aide fees, State of Minnesota research fees, mileage fees, copy November 18, 2020 fees, telephone fees, and any other Published in the Isanti-Chisago fees that would be charged to the County STAR on Nov. 26, Dec. district. 3, 2020 5. Provide information on the terms of the relationship. Would a retainer be required? If a retainer REQUEST FOR BID were required, what would it cover? If a retainer were not required, INDEPENDENT SCHOOL would the fees under question 4 DISTRICT #911 be itemized on a billing process? CAMBRIDGE-ISANTI PUBLIC Would telephone calls be billed to SCHOOLS the minute or rounded up? Could PROPOSAL DUE DATE: e-mail be utilized and how would December 18, 2020 that be billed? REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 6. Provide a short list of references Published in the Isanti-Chisago County STAR on Dec. 3, 2020 PROFESSIONAL LEGAL of client services from the public SERVICES sector in Minnesota along with the Independent School District number of years served. #911, Cambridge-Isanti Schools, is Criteria of Evaluation CAMBRIDGE-ISANTI SCHOOLS DISTRICT REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES seeking proposals for professional The award of the contract will be legal services for the school district. based on, but not necessarily limited These services would be in all areas to the factors of: of school law and could encompass * Ability to serve the District’s such areas as administration, account business services, human resources, * Total cost to the District and special education. Expertise, * Track record of maintaining good cost and response time would all be employee relations and working with critical in operating an efficient and other major employers, especially effective school district. public school districts Independent School District * Adherence to requirements of #911, Cambridge-Isanti Schools, is the Request for Proposal located in Central Minnesota. The * Ability to provide timely, School District currently operates thorough, competent, correct, legal two Pre-K-2 primary school sites, advice two 3-5 intermediate school sites, * Accessibility two 6-8 middle school sites, one * Provide legal service that reflects 9-12 secondary school sites, and commitment to public service and an alternative education site. The the District’s educational objectives district serves a diverse population * Provide legal service with a of approximately 5,000 students. professional staff that meets the RFP Process and Timeline District’s goals Interested firms should submit six * Ability to monitor state and (6) copies of a written proposal to: federal legislation and advise the Christopher Kampa, CFA District on pending legislation or Director of Finance and recent changes that may impact Operations District operation 625A Main Street North * Interview of key principal(s) of Cambridge, MN 55008 firm finalists [email protected] Contract Term Proposals are due to the school At the option of the District, the district at the business office no later law firm may be required to enter into than December 18, 2020. a contract outlining services. The Proposals are firm for a period of contract between the selected law January 1, 2021, through December firm and the District shall be for the 31, 2021. period of January 1, 2021, through The district will review all proposals December 31, 2021, with the option received. At the discretion of ISD of the District to renew annually for 911, firms submitting proposals may an additional year, not to exceed be requested to make presentations three total years. as part of the evaluation process. Published in the Isanti-Chisago County STAR on Dec. 3, 2020 Published in the Isanti-Chisago Any questions should be directed County STAR on Dec. 3, 2020 to Christopher Kampa, CFA, Director ______taxes, if any, paid by the holder Lender &/or Broker: N/A File No.: 25707.0020 of Finance and Operations, at 763- of the Mortgage is: Two Hundred (3) Tax Parcel Identification Published in the Isanti-Chisago FORECLOSURE 689-6205. E-mail: ckampa@c- NOTICE FOR LEGAL Fifty-Eight Thousand Two Hundred Number of the Property: 12.150.0070 County STAR on Nov. 12, 19,26, ischools.org. PUBLISHING SERVICES Twenty-Six and 44/100 Dollars (4) Transaction Agent’s Mortgage Dec. 3, 2020 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE The District reserves the right CAMBRIDGE-ISANTI SCHOOLS ($258,226.44). Identification Number, if known: N/A SALE PURSUANT TO to reject any and all proposals or Quotes for newspaper publishing 6. This mortgage foreclosure (5) Name of Mortgage Originator, VOLUNTARY MORTGAGE to enter negotiations with any or services will be received by is being conducted in accordance if stated on mortgage: N/A PROBATE FORECLOSURE AGREEMENT all firms. Independent School District #911, Date: November 3, 2020 with the terms and conditions of (6) Date on which Occupant must The District shall be held harmless STATE OF MINNESOTA Cambridge-Isanti Schools, until YOU ARE NOTIFIED THAT: a Voluntary Mortgage Foreclosure vacate Property, if mortgage is not for any failure to solicit responses COUNTY OF ISANTI December 18, 2020. The quotes will 1. Default has occurred in the Agreement dated October 27, 2020. reinstated under Section 580.30 or from potential firms. DISTRICT COURT be submitted to the school board for conditions of the Mortgage dated 7. Pursuant to the power of sale property redeemed under 580.23: Expenses for administrative TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT action at their organizational meeting June 24, 2020, executed by Platinum in the Mortgage, the Mortgage will 11:59 p.m. on March 8, 2021. If the services such as copying, faxing, Court File No.: 30-PR-20-69 on January 7, 2021 Land LLC, a Minnesota limited liability be foreclosed, and the land legally foregoing date is a Saturday, Sunday word processing and other out-of- In Re: Estate of Quotes are being requested for company as Mortgagor, to Alliant described as: or legal holiday, then the date to pocket expenses must be quoted James Reed Anderson, the publishing of legal information Finance, LLC, a Minnesota limited Lot 3, Block 2, Strand’s Sunny vacate is the next business day at and included with the proposal. Also known as James R. described and defined in M.S. liability company, as Mortgagee, and Oaks 2nd Addition, Isanti County, 11:59 p.m. The District will not be held liable Anderson, 331A.01 including: filed for record July 10, 2020, as Minnesota THE TIME ALLOWED BY for any costs incurred in preparing Decedent. 1. Public Notices Document No. A494140 in the Office will be sold by the County Sheriff LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY a proposal. 30-PR-20-69 Filed in District 2. Proceedings of School Board of the Recorder of Isanti County, of Isanti County, Minnesota, at public THE MORTGAGOR, THE Proposals, once submitted, Court Meetings Minnesota. Platinum Land LLC, a auction on January 7, 2021, at 10:00 MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL become the property of the District. NOTICE OF AND ORDER FOR 3. School District Financial Minnesota limited liability company, a.m. at the Sheriff’s office, 2440 REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, Contents of the proposals may be REMOTE Statement is the Mortgagor as that term is South Main Street, Cambridge, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE (5) used at public meetings. HEARING ON PETITION FOR 4. School District Budget defined by Minn. Stat. §582.32, Minnesota. WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS The firms selected must agree DETERMINATION OF DESCENT Christopher Kampa, CFA Subd. 2(g). The land described in 8. The time allowed by law ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA to indemnify and hold harmless the Roger W. Anderson has filed a Director of Finance and the Mortgage is not registered land. for redemption by Mortgagor STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, District from any and all damages, Petition for Determination of Descent. Operations 2. The original principal amount or Mortgagor’s personal DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER costs, or expenses resulting from the It is Ordered that on December 22, 625A Main Street North secured by the Mortgage was: Two representatives or assigns is two (2) THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED administration of the plan. 2020 , at 9:00 a.m., a hearing will Cambridge, MN 55008 Hundred Thirty-Five Thousand and months after the date of sale. Each PREMISES ARE IMPROVED The firm selected shall not assign be held in this Court at the Isanti [email protected] No/100 Dollars ($235,000.00). holder of a junior lien may redeem WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING any interest in the agreement and County Court House, 555 18th Ave. (763) 689-6205 3. No action or proceeding at law in the order and manner provided in OF LESS THAN FIVE (5) UNITS, shall not transfer any interest in SW, Cambridge, Minnesota 55008 QUOTE SPECIFICATIONS AND is now pending to recover the debt Minnesota Statutes §582.32, Subd. ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN the same, whether by sub-contract, on the petition. SCHOOL DISTRICT NEWSPAPER secured by the Mortgage, or any 5(d), beginning after the expiration of AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, assignment or innovation, without The petition represents that the PUBLISHING part thereof. the mortgagor’s redemption period. AND ARE ABANDONED. prior written consent of the District. decedent died more than three Notice is hereby given that quotes 4. The holder of the Mortgage The following information is Alliant Finance, LLC The firm selected shall be deemed (3) years ago leaving property in for newspaper publishing services has complied with all conditions provided pursuant to Minnesota HELLMUTH & JOHNSON, PLLC to be an independent contractor, and Minnesota. The petition requests the will be received by Independent precedent to acceleration of the Statutes Sections 580.025 and Dated: November 3, 2020 not an employee of the District. Court determine the descent of such School District #911, Cambridge- debt secured by the Mortgage and 580.04: By: The law firm agrees to refrain property and assign the property to Isanti Schools, until December 18, foreclosure of the Mortgage, and all (1) Street Address of Property: Joel A. Hilgendorf, I.D. # 315953 from representing clients who are the persons entitled. 2020. notices and other requirements of 2621 Long Lake Drive, Isanti, MN Attorneys for Mortgagee or may engage in litigation against Any objections to the petition must Quotes are being requested for applicable statutes. 55040 8050 West 78th Street the District. be raised at the hearing or filed with the publishing of legal information 5. At the date of this notice, the (2) Name of Transaction Agent, Edina, MN 55439 The District will require the firm the Court prior to the hearing. If the amount due on the Mortgage, and Residential Mortgage Servicer, (952) 941-4005 selected to purchase and maintain SEE PUBLIC NOTICES, PAGE 14 14 ISANTI-CHISAGO COUNTY STAR CountyStar.com DECEMBER 3, 2020

FROM PUBLIC NOTICES, PAGE 13 requirements described in Minnesota Newspaper X complete your quote. for banking services in accordance of the amount on deposit at the Statutes. 1. 12.5 line length in picas INDEPENDENT SCHOOL with the following conditions and close of the banking day in pledged Lower bidder will be determined 2. 11 lines per inch in your legals DISTRICT #911 specifications. The District is a tax- securities as defined in Minnesota as described and defined in M.S. by using the following criteria: 3. 106 length in lower case CAMBRIDGE-ISANTI PUBLIC exempt entity, and therefore taxes Statute §118A.03. 331A.01 including: A. The Index Formula for alphabet (lca) in points SCHOOLS are not to be included in the proposal 2. There shall be no charge for 1. Legal Notices Determining Newspaper Bids 4. $3.43 cost per inch for legals QUOTE PAGE fee calculations. any banking service not denoted on 2. Proceedings of School Board developed by the Minnesota 1. 12.5 X 12 = 150 (line length NO QUOTE WILL BE Conditions this quote. Meetings Newspaper Association must be in points) CONSIDERED WITHOUT 1. The District reserves the right 3. This quote will be for a two-year 3. School District Financial calculated and entered on the quote 2. 11 X 150 = 1650 (points per THE FOLLOWING FILLED IN to reject any or all quotes, or accept period, effective calendar years 2021 Statement page. inch) COMPLETELY any quote which will serve the best and 2022. 4. School District Budget The successful bidder will 3. 1650 ÷ 106 = 15.57 (number Publishing of legal information interests of the District. 4. Any questions should be (Examples of this information are be determined by the bidder that of lower case alphabets per inch) described and defined in M.S. 2. During the evaluation process, directed to: available upon request.) properly has entered the lowest 4. $3.43 ÷ 15.57 = .22 INDEX 331A.01, including public notices, the District reserves the right, where Christopher Kampa, Director of Eligibility index number on the “QUOTE NUMBER (cost of one lower case proceedings of board meetings, it may serve the best interest of Finance and Operations The quote recipient must be a PAGE.” alphabet) school district financial statement, the District, to request additional [email protected] legal newspaper circulated within Waiver - Independent School EXAMPLE 2: and school district budget. information or clarifications from 763-689-6205 the Independent School District #911 District #911 reserves the right to Newspaper Y INDEX PRICE:______institutions. Schedule boundaries in accordance with M.S. reject any and all quotes, waive 1. 12 line length in picas Indicate your circulation count 3. The district reserves the right to Issuance of RFP 331A.02. any informalities, to make the award 2. 13 lines per inch in your legals for Cambridge-Isanti School District negotiate with banks after proposals Monday, November 30, 2020 General Conditions and which is in the best interest of the 3. 96 length in lower case resident households: ______have been submitted. Proposal Due Date Stipulations school district. alphabet (lca) in points Submitted for (Newspaper Name) 4. It shall be the responsibility Wednesday, December 18, 2020 QUOTES - All quotes must Mailbox - Independent School 4. $4.20 cost per inch for legals By: (Name of person representing of the bank official to acquaint Approval by the Board of be submitted on the quote page District #911 requests that someone 1. 12 X 12 = 144 (line length newspaper) and (Title) themselves with all factors relative Education will take place at the included in this packet. from the newspaper check the in points) Date: ______to this quote and all conditions re-organization meeting scheduled Contract Period - The publishing mailbox at the District Office on a 2. 13 X 144 = 1872 (points per Please return by December 18, that might affect the goods and/or in early January. You will receive a contract is designated to be the 2021 weekly basis. inch) 2020 in a sealed envelope marked services to be supplied under the letter shortly thereafter informing you calendar year. INDEX FOR DETERMINING 3. 1872 ÷ 96 = 19.5 (number of “Quote for Newspaper” or via quote call. of the designated official depository Quote Awards - Independent LOWEST NEWSPAPER QUOTES lower case alphabets per inch) email to: 5. Please sign and return one for the District. School District #911 desires to Insert your numbers into these 4. $4.20 ÷ 19.5 = .215 INDEX Christopher Kampa, CFA copy in a sealed envelope marked Accounts award the publishing quote to the four (4) steps and carry out the NUMBER (cost of one lower case Director of Finance and “Quote for Banking” to: Accounts Payable Checking newspaper, which submits the mathematical calculations: alphabet) Operations Cambridge-Isanti Schools Account lowest quote. 1. Line length in picas X 12 CONCLUSION: Since the INDEX 625A Main Street North Christopher Kampa, CFA Payroll Checking Account Quote Rates - Quote rates must (points per pica) = line length in NUMBER for Newspaper Y is lower, Cambridge, MN 55008 Director of Finance and Bank Information be guaranteed for the entire 2021 points this is the lower bid. [email protected] Operations Bank Name: ______calendar year and must not exceed 2. Lines per inch in legals X line Fill in the following blanks: (763) 689-6205 625A Main Street North Address: ______the legal line rate. length in points = points per inch line length in picas Published in the Isanti-Chisago Cambridge, MN 55008 Officer’s Name: ______Print Size - A print size of no 3. Points per inch ÷ length of lines per inch in your legals County STAR on Dec. 3, 2020 Specifications Officer’s Signature: ______less than 6 points, width 90 points, lower case alphabet in points = length of your lower case alphabet ______The following services are Published in the Isanti-Chisago and lower case alphabet of at least number of lca’s per inch in points (lca) required by the District in order to County STAR on Dec. 3, 2020 90 is required under M.S. 331A.05 4. Cost per inch for your legals cost per inch for your legals for REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL be considered in the selection of a Form of Public Notice. Quotes must ÷ number of lca’s per inch = cost 2021 CAMBRIDGE-ISANTI SCHOOLS depository: conform to at least minimum size per lca (INDEX NUMBER) discount from each legal inch rate Cambridge-Isanti Schools (the 1. The accounts, at all times, must EXAMPLE 1: Go on to QUOTE PAGE to District) is requesting proposals be secured by a minimum of 110%

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