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Buffalo candidates answer voter questions in forum on Tuesday, October 23

By Doug Voerding Two of the three candidates for Buffalo City

Council and the one candidate for mayor answered a series of questions at a Meet the Candidates forum on Tuesday, October 23, at Buffalo City Center.

The three candidates on the November 6 ballot for two council seats are incumbents Eric Anderson and Scott Enter and challenger Jamison Wakefield. Anderson was unable to attend. Incumbent Mayor Teri Lachermeier is running unopposed.

After describing their backgrounds and their involvement with the community, the candidates answered seven questions asked by Buffalo Chamber of Commerce President Sue Olmschied. The candi-dates answered the questions in a revolving order.

Here are some of the questions and the candidate responses, in part.

We live in a highly-mobile society, and Buffalo has become a regional center. How will you attract people in this community to meet their needs?

Jamison Wakefield: “There is a quality about this town that is very unique, a small-town quality with many amenities, including a downtown focal point.

Buffalo forum Continued on page 8

Above, pictured from left, are Kara Stonecipher and Jolyn Halvorson, both playing the French horn in a practice session. (Photos courtesy of Kari Hartman, BCO)

Have you seen Max Nagel? For the past six months, probably not! Buffalo graduate Max Nagel just returned on October 1 from a six-month hiking trip along the Appalachian Trail, stretching from Georgia to Maine - almost 2,200 miles on foot! Read about it inside in the “B” Section Feature. (Photo courtesy of Max and Bridget Nagel)

“B” Section Feature

Family Fun Night at Discovery Elementary School, November 9

Be sure to join in on the fun at the Discovery Family Fun Night, which is scheduled for Friday, November 9 at DES!

From 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., carnival games, bingo, and jump houses will be featured for your enjoyment! There will also be a silent auction.

This event is open to the public and is their big-gest fundraiser of the year.

Buffalo United Methodist students trick-or-treat for Buffalo Food Shelf

The Buffalo United Methodist Confirmation stu-dents will be trick-or-treating for the Buffalo Food shelf on Halloween, October 31. There is a special need for breakfast cereal, Mac n’ Cheese, and snacks like Pop Tarts, pudding, and fruit cups or cereal bars.

Any donations are needed and appreciated! Items may also be brought to the church at 609

Eighth Street NW.

BCO to perform Fall Concert, October 28 Music lovers of the com-

munity are in for a real treat on Sunday, October 28th, when the Buffalo Community Orchestra per-forms their annual fall concert, “Open the Season: BCO Plays the Classics.” Join the orchestra as they kick off their 2018-2019 per-formance season with a full afternoon of music in the Performing Arts Center at Buffalo High School.

A highlight of the 4 p.m. concert will be Tchaikovsky’s Symphony Number 5 in E Minor. The concert will feature a flute solo by Yvonne Rammel in Adagio non troppo, the sec-ond movement of Mozart’s

Flute Concerto in G. The concert will also feature Dr. Andrew Burgdorf, cello and Erika Blanco, violin, as they perform Brahms’ Double Concerto for Violin and Cello.

BCO’s Music Director and Conductor, Ernesto Estigarribia, will discuss the afternoon’s music in a Conductor Chat at 3 p.m. At 3:30 p.m., the Bravo Strings of Montrose will offer a pre-concert showcase. The Bravo Strings and other children from the audience will have the opportunity to participate in a costume parade that will be held on stage following the inter-mission, with participants

receiving treat coupons from What’s the Scoop? in Buffalo. Following the con-cert, refreshments will be served in the Commons.

Tickets for the event will be available in advance at Buffalo Books & Coffee and at the door on the night of the performance. Tickets are also available online through the BCO website. Adult tickets are $12.00 and Senior tickets are $10.00. The BCO offers free admis-sion for Students. Children aged five and under are also admitted without charge. Season tickets are available in advance and at the door.

Be sure to see inside

this week’s edition of the Wright County Journal-Press for more photos and information regarding Bravo Strings, who will be performing on October 28, as well in their pre-con-cert showcase. There are currently 48 students and adults studying with Brave Strings.

Please visit www.bcomn.org for more information.

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Central MN Arts Board, thanks to a legisla-tive appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

Above, from left are, Mike Dailey and Jackie Kuhns, both playing the trumpet during one of Buffalo Community Orchestra’s practice sessions for their October 28 performance.

Pictured is Yvonne Rammel, on flute, who will be per-forming a solo during Adagio non troppo.

Renee Carderelle Joe McDonald Sharon A. McGinty Marion O’Neill

District 29A and District 29B seatsMeet the candidates

In District 29A and 29B, there are two candidates in each, facing off for the position of Minnesota state representative. District 29 state senator Bruce Anderson is not up for re-election this year.

In 29A, incumbent Republican Joe McDonald of Delano is being chal-lenged by Democrat Renee Carderelle of Annandale.

In 29B, incumbent Republican Marion O’Neill of Maple Lake is being chal-lenged by Democrat Sharon

A. McGinty of Buffalo.

DISTRICT 29AName: Renee CarderellePosition you are seek-

ing: Minnesota State Representative for District 29A

1. Tell us about yourself. You could include your age, family, part of the city where you live, how long you have lived in the city, education, occupation, or any other information you choose.

A life-long Minnesotan, I’ve lived in Wright County

for thirty years, where I raised my two children.

2. Describe your qual-ifications for the position you seek and how you can serve the people. You should include any leadership experiences and past accom-plishments in the area of public service.

I’ve spent my career strengthening my com-munity, first working as a leader and staff at the Girl Scouts. I also helped found the Annandale Area Community Team (ACT)

where I developed biking and walking trails. Recently I was the Executive Director of the Nexstar Legacy Foundation, a non-prof-it that provides scholar-ships and recruits people into the skilled trades. I’m a believer in the power of education and worked my way through college. I have a Bachelor’s Degree and a Master’s Degree in Social Responsibility from St Cloud State University. I am currently working on my Doctorate in Public Administration. As an

adjunct instructor I taught Democratic Citizenship.

3. Explain why you have chosen to run for this office.

I was honored to be asked by several leaders to run for the Minnesota House of Representatives in 29A and to continue to work for the people of Wright County.

4. What do you consider to be the two most important issues facing your district now? Describe each issue and tell how you would pro-pose solving it.

When I speak to the people of Wright County, I hear about the needs of our elders and our young adults. There is a growing population of elderly. We need to value what they have done in their lifetimes and work to ensure they are cared for in their elder years. Right now, I know of several older adults living alone who are dependent on others just to get their basic needs met. Our elders deserve the opportunity to have choices as they age, and we need to build sup-port systems for those who care-give for the elders in our community.

On the other end of the age spectrum are young adults. Many of them are trapped in spiraling sit-uations that lead to poor choices and destroy their hopes for the future. I, myself, have experienced what it is like to be young

and without much sup-port. It is exhausting and wastes so much potential. We need to foster oppor-tunities for young adults who are struggling with the challenges of life.

5. What do you consid-er to be the three most important issues facing the state now? Describe each issue and tell how you would propose solv-ing it.

Beyond caring for those who are most vulnerable in our society, I also hear the concerns of people in our community around issues that are more glob-al.

Caring for the envi-ronment is one of them. Minnesota leads the country in clean, alter-native energy including wind power and etha-nol production, and has several cutting-edge companies in this grow-ing industry. We have a great opportunity to con-tinue to encourage busi-ness growth in areas that are future-focused, and transition individuals into these careers and away from industries in decline.

Another area of huge concern to every American is our health care system. We can pro-

Leg. CandidatesContinued on Page 5

By John Holler The world we live in

has changed considerably in recent years with the advancements in technol-ogy that have dramatically altered how people network and communicate with one another. Unfortunately, at times, that can put lives in danger.

At the Oct. 23 meeting of the Wright County Board of Commissioners, Chief Deputy Todd Hoffman came before the board to get approval of a $26,475 non-matching grant for additional law enforce-ment shifts as part of the Toward Zero Deaths (TZD) program.

TZD is the transformation of the former Safe & Sober program administered by the Minnesota Office of Traffic Safety. Initially, the program was intend-

ed to provide increased enforcement to deal with drunk driving, but, as the times and technology have changed, so have the issues related to driving.

“Distracted driving and inexperienced driving are the primary causes of acci-dents,” Hoffman said. “As technology has increased, there are more hand-held devices and things that we didn’t have in the past that can cause distractions when it comes to driving. Most people are prone to using their phones when they’re driving as, it doesn’t take much distraction to take your eyes off the road.”

Captain Dan Anselment of the sheriff’s department does an annual fatality review assessment of fatal car crashes – both in the county and statewide – and confirmed that distracted driving is now the No. 1

cause of fatal accidents in Wright County, replac-ing alcohol as the prima-ry contributing factor. It is even more pronounced with young drivers that have grown up in the age of phones being an integral part of their daily lives.

There has been an increased effort by law enforcement to educate drivers young and old about the dangers of dis-tracted driving. When vehi-cles are traveling at high speeds, any time spent with one’s eyes off the road are dangerous.

Protocol is in place, but laws don’t allow officers to take away someone’s cell phone. However, the TZD program, much like drunk driving, seat belt or speed-

County accepts ‘Towards Zero Deaths’ program grant

By Doug Voerding At a Meet the

Candidates forum on Monday, October 22, four of the eight Montrose City Council candidates answered the questions of voters. Participating in the forum were Tom Marszalek, Kirby Moynagh, Bru Ploog, and Sam Solarz.

Candidates Nicole Andreoff, Joel Flug, Roy Henry, and Dean Holm did not attend.

The eight are seeking two city council seats. Those seats had been held by Melissa Gudvangen and Jill Menard, both of whom resigned earlier this year. After an appli-cation process, the coun-

cil appointed Roy Henry to fill the Gudvangen seat. The Menard seat remains unfilled although appli-cations had been opened by the council.

During the two-hour event, the candidates answered 24 questions submitted by Montrose voters. Former coun-cilmember Jill Menard served as moderator.

Here is a selection from the 24 questions with the responses of the candi-dates. The responses are in the order given at the event.

What do you think is the biggest issue facing

Montrose council candidates answer voter questions

‘Doggy-Ween’ Halloween Party, Oct. 27

Get barking this Saturday for the “Doggy-Ween” Halloween Party, slat-ed for October 27 from 11 a.m. to noon at the Buffalo Farmer’s Market in down-town Buffalo. Lineup is between 11 and 11:25 a.m., and judging for the best in costume prize begins promptly at 11:30 a.m.

Refreshments will be served, including free doggy cookies or a slice of doggy cake for all contes-tants! Three prizes will be awarded for the best doggy costume, as well as one Grand Prize.

New this year to the event is the costume challenge for your kids! Whoever dresses in the best dog (or cat) cos-tume wins! The contests are free. For more information, call 763-267-7495 or email sswill628@live.com. Montrose council

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Friends of the Buffalo Community Center to discuss proposed areas

On the evening of Thursday, October 25, the Friends of the Buffalo Community Center will con-tinue defining areas for the proposed new communi-ty center.

Your input is integral to this process. And input from parents is encouraged at this meeting.

Join us at 7 p.m. on the 25th, at the Buffalo Community Center, which is right across from the post office. We’ll have the light on for you.

Minnesota Pioneer Park Halloween Spooktacular, on Saturday, October 27

Minnesota Pioneer Park Halloween Spooktacular is slated for October 27, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Pioneer Park (725 Pioneer Park Trail, Annandale).

It’s $10 a car load, and bikers, along with walk-ins are $3.00 each. There will be a Haunted Village for the younger kids, and games in the Big Red Barn. Also included is the Spooky Trail of Terror, so you might want to bring a flashlight!

There will also be food and a bake sale. For more information, call 320-274-8484.

Trick-or-treat Buffalo Merchants, Sat. October 27

The Wright County Journal-Press and The Drummer will be sponsoring the 2018 “Trick-or-Treat Merchants Event” again this year. It will take place on Saturday, October 27 from 2 to 4 p.m. at participating businesses.

This safe, daytime event has become a staple for the community in Buffalo. Watch for 2018 signs around town in store windows or on bulletin boards, and in this week’s Journal-Press.

You must be in costume to participate.

County Board Continued on Page 2

2A Journal-Press, Buffalo, MN October 25, 2018

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Low Debt, Sound Money Management, Low Tax Rate

RE-ELECT CHRISTINE HUSOM WRIGHT COUNTY COMMISSIONER

A Fiscally-Responsible Leader You Can Trust

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Paid for by Christine Husom, 804 Circle Drive, Buffalo, MN 55313

Continued from Page 1ing enforcement, has made distracted driving a pri-ority in hopes of making awareness part of helping create safer driving condi-tions for all motorists.

“There is a distracted driving citation that an officer can give out if it witnessed that a driver is on his or her phone while driving,” Hoffman said. “We can’t take their phone and look at it, because that is a search and seizure. We would need a search war-rant for that. We have had programs in the past where we have had deputies standing at intersections observing people on their phones while driving and call in the vehicle make, license number and driver description and call that in to other officers that would pull the vehicle over and issue a citation for distract-ed driving.”

The grant will be used for multiple purposes – dis-tracted driving, enforce-ment of DWI, seat belt and speeding, as well as the Move Over Law – which requires motorists to move as far away from flashing lights of law enforcement and first responder vehi-cles as possible.

Hoffman said the pur-pose of the TZD program is to help educate and save lives, which is a difficult challenge, but one the sheriff’s department is tak-ing on with enthusiasm in hopes of actually achieving the lofty objectives of the program – zero deaths.

“The goal of the grant program is to increase the presence on the road to remind people that safe-ty on the roads is some-thing that can’t be taken for granted,” Hoffman said. “Our goal in the sheriff’s office is to make the road-ways safe and, if we can get the word out on the dangers of distracted driving, hope-fully we can save lives – which is the goal of the TZD program.”

In other items on the Oct. 23 agenda, the board:

* Set a committee of the whole meeting for 11 a.m. following the Dec. 11 county board meeting to review the 2018 Regional Aquatic Invasive Species Inspection Program. The program for 2018 ends Oct. 31 and a report is need-ed to be submitted to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources by the end of the year. The final report will be made public for residents to see how the

boat inspection pilot proj-ect was conducted and the findings that came from it.

* Approved signatures on a joint powers agree-ment with the Minnesota Department of Corrections to hold inmates who have been released from pris-on that live in the county that haven’t secured hous-ing. The majority of these prisoners are predatory offenders who have yet to find employment or hous-ing. The prisoners are mon-itored at the time that they are away from the jail.

* Authorized board atten-dance at the design meet-ing with BKV Architects at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 1 in the county board room.

* In a corrective measure, approved by resolution the approval of the North Fork Crow One Watershed, One Plan program. The board had approved the plan in July, but it wasn’t by reso-lution, which was required by the Minnesota Board of Water & Soil Resources to receive the $600,000 in funding.

* A p p o i n t e d Commissioner Darek Vetsch to the Wright County Water Management Task Force effective from Oct. 1 through Dec. 31. Vetsch replaces Commissioner Mark Daleiden on the task force.

* Accepted the finding and recommendation of the planning commission to adopt an ordinance amend-ment for public schools in the General Agricultural districts in the county. The amendment was to not put a sunset date on the school. The item came to the board for one spe-cific request for a school in Corinna Township and funding would have been made more difficult if a sunset clause was in place, so it was removed.

* Approved the minutes from the County Ditch 10 public hearing from the Oct. 9 board meeting.

* Scheduled a commit-tee of the whole meeting for 10:30 a.m. following the Nov. 27 board meeting to discuss the salaries for elected officials.

* Approved ditch assess-ments to be charged to benefitted landowners for expenses incurred by the county for repairs made to the ditch system from October 2017 to September 2018. Assessments over $500 can be paid over multiple years with an interest rate at 2.33 percent per year.

County BoardBHM School Board discusses audit at October 22 meeting

On Monday, October 22, the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose School Board heard from Gary Kawlewski, Director of Finance and Operations, regarding the 2017-18 Audit for District 877.

Kawlewski thanked his staff for their efforts and hard work in preparing the audit, and thanked the Board for its continued compliance and dedication to following through with recommendations from his department, and con-servancy of the district’s budget. He introduced Matt Mayer of BerganKDV, who explained the audit’s find-ings with board members.

The District’s general fund expenditures exceed-ed revenues for the year as part of a planned spend down of the fund balance. The District experienced

lower than expected sala-ry and benefit costs. The General Fund’s final reve-nues were over budget and expenditures were under budget. General Fund rev-enues came in .20% higher than budgeted ($126,579), and expenditures were 1.02% under budget ($675,341).

With total revenues and other financing sources ending at $64,371,662 and total expenditures and other financing uses at $65,672,888, the General Fund’s overall fund bal-ance decreased $1,301,225 to $16,069,736 as of June 30, 2018.

The unassigned/non-spendable fund balance ended the 2017-18 school year at $8,934,570 or 13.6% of the General Fund’s expenditures.

The fund balance per-

centage is slightly above the range of the fund bal-ance policy of 8-12% and will buy the District some time before future action is needed if the State con-tinues the same level of funding to school districts. Mayer also stated that the Food Service fund balance went down in 2017-18, due to lower participation. The Community Service balance went up slightly because of increased use and lower expenditure.

Mayer commented that the year’s audit was ruled, “A clean opinion, and we feel it is a true and accu-rate picture of actions and operations of the district.” There were no findings that were in conflict or question to state statutes.

For a full look at the 107-page financial state-ment, visit the website at: http://www.bhmschools.org, “District,” “School Board,” “Agenda,” and follow the

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October 25, 2018 Journal-Press, Buffalo, MN 3A

Happy 13th EllaI love you to the moon and back. Love, Gramma.

Oct. 29, 2018

These are Democratic ValuesFreedom, Opportunity,

and SecurityDemocrats will fight for equal opportunity for all to pursue and live

the American Dream which includes: 1. A quality education delivered by well-funded public schools and job retraining to keep pace with changing technology. 2. Jobs with livable wages - fair pay for hard work. 3. Protecting and strengthening Social Security & Medicare. 4. Demanding tax fairness - free of loopholes that benefit only the wealthy. 5. Protecting our future by protecting our environment.

Prepared and Paid for by Senate District 29 DFL, 304 Greenbriar Ln., Buffalo, MN 55313

Former Wright County Sheriff’s Office Employees Supporting Mike Kaczmarek.

Prepared and paid for by the Kaczmarek for Sheriff Committee

4 DJ Anderson4 Ken Antil4 Kirk Asplin4 Lt. Steve Bakeberg4 Jeff Benn4 Scott Bjore4 Sgt. Jim Carlen4 Super. Karen Davis4 Terry Dehmer4 Tom Ditsch4 Sgt. Rick Doerr4 Super. Teresa Doerr4 Bruce Doney4 John Driste4 Grant Eldred4 Paul Ewald

4 Krystal Fair4 Elliot Faust4 Sgt. Tim Ferrell4 Steve Gatz4 Geoff Grisso4 Tom Halberg4 Rich Halverson4 Sgt. Becky Howell4 Capt. Greg Howell4 Don Hozempa, Ret. Sheriff4 Sgt. Todd Korbel4 Ken Kremer4 Sgt. Mike Laurent4 Bill Lindgren4 Joel Mackereth

4 Missie Meemken4 Todd Merwin4 Diane Munsterteiger4 Steve Quern4 Fred Reimer4 Chad Strand4 Mike Super4 Kyle Thompson4 Roger Vieau4 Kathy Walker4 Lt. Lenny Walker4 Matt Walker4 JD Wellnitz4 Bernie Williamson4 Samantha Wilkes4 Sgt. Dale Wold

Mike KaczmarekFor Wright County Sheriff

u “He is firm but fair.” Tony Onnen, Ret. State House of Represntatives - Cokato

u “I appreciate his sense of humor.” Joyce Erickson - Buffalou “He is ethical and has excellent judgement.” Dale Mossey, Ret. 10th Judicial Judge Wright County - Clearwateru “He would be an outstanding Sheriff for Wright County.” Dennis Haven, Ret. Capt. Metro Transit - Backusu “I will be voting for Mike Kaczmarek for Wright County Sheriff.” Jack Russek, Ret. Wright County Commissioner - Delano

Engagement

Besemann-WangstadMs. Sandy Besemann, of Buffalo, is pleased to announce

the engagement of her daughter, Michelle Besemann to AJ Wangstad, son of Jim Wangstad and Lisa Ryan, both of Rockford.

A late October wedding is planned at the Crow River Winery in Hutchinson, Minnesota. (P25, D28)

ScholarshipsNorth Dakota

State University,Fargo, ND

North Dakota State University student Nicho-las Jensen, of Buffalo, has been recognized for receiv-ing the JE Dunn Construc-tion Scholarship and the Ingrid Scarski Construction Scholarship. Jensen is a junior major-ing in construction manage-ment with a minor in busi-ness administration. He is the son of Timothy and Nancy Jensen.

GraduationsUniversity ofSt. Thomas

The following student graduated following the spring 2018 semester. Albertville - Kelly Robeck, Bachelor’s degrees in Hu-man Resources Management and Business Communica-tions.

Cards of ThanksThank you to all of our fam-

ily and friends who offered their condolences, gifts of money, cards, flowers and food in the loss of our son, brother and uncle, Troy Vail. A special thank you to Jim, Rosa and Angie Kreitlow for their loving care and help.

Ruth Vail,Todd, Mikel & Tracen,

Travis & Hailey

This column is a free showcase for publishing fam-ily-friendly, original poetry actually composed by lo-cal authors, living around this neighborhood. Sorry, we cannot publish any ‘favorite poems’ or poems of a very personal, or in-memoriam nature.

Please affirm that your poem is original, before sub-mitting it to: Poetry Column, via email to:ads@thedrummer.com, or mail addressed to:The Drummer, P.O. Box 159, Buffalo, MN 55313.

I LOVE FALLI love fall I love the sight of fall. I love the smell of fall.I love its feel its taste and its sound.I love the everything of fall.

The Taste of FallI love the taste of Taco Bell.I love to taste of caramel apples and its crispy caramel shell.I love the taste of apple donuts with a bowl of applesauce.Eating all that pumpkin pie makes me feel like a boss.

The Smell of FallI love the smell of candy so sweet,But I hate the smell of athlete’s feet.I hate the smell of a corn maze.A smell so horrid it puts me in a daze.I love the scent of apple pie.With a pile of whipped cream piled up so high.

The Sight of FallI love the night of spooks and frightsThat sends me to my knees.I love the sight when leaves take flightAnd blast off from their trees.I love the swaying of the treesI know that you all see.Oh no there’s a hive up there!Thank God there are no bees.

The Sound of FallI love the sound of the of a sizzle pop!When the thanksgiving meal just won’t stop.I love the sound when the church bells ring.And the sound of a “yelp!” when the brain freeze stings.I love the sound of the crunching leafsEven when I’ve lost my keys.

The Touch of FallI love when the cool breeze is on my face.Or the thrill when I win that final race.I love the jab I feel in my chestWhen the fencing duel is put to rest.I hate when the traffics slowed to a crawlAnd when I get so grumpy I start to bawlBut besides all that...

I Love the Everything of Fall!!

- by Theodor Nagel, Buffalo7th grader at Buffalo Community Middle School

Not technically rocket science When “First Man,” star-

ring Ryan Gosling, was announced late last year as a film that would rock-et onto screens in 2018, I was more than excited. Space films are always super engaging and very, very thrilling – and if they’re based on a true story? You know it’ll be amazing then!

Swiftly falling in line with the likes of “Hidden Figures,” another recent box-office hit focusing on the women who “ran the numbers” behind the moon landing quite liter-ally, “First Man” is the story of Neil Armstrong’s journey to making that “one giant leap” on our planet’s moon in 1969.

Now, I don’t consider myself a historian, nor am I uneducated in the history of our grand na-tion. However, I never re-ally understood just how long it took for America to get itself on the moon – over an eight-year pro-cess, Neil Armstrong pi-oneered American space travel, ultimately making that out-of-this-world, landmark moment that still stands as one of the greatest achievements in the modern world, a real-ity.

And, for the record, all these puns are intended.

This film does an amaz-ing job of highlighting the difficulties behind the moon-landing, as well as giving you a personal in-sight into the life of one of America’s greatest heroes. Neil Armstrong wasn’t just your average man – he was a man who endured tragic circum-stances, misfortune, and grief, all to pull himself up by the bootstraps to apply for the NASA pro-gram.

There are unspeakable challenges along the way to glory, however. Con-tinually, Neil Armstrong must face the demon of grief as he navigates the treacherous waters of space travel, all why shouldering the burden of beating out the oppos-ing Soviets, who time and again prove to have the upper-hand. It is only after another horrifying loss, and the threat of po-tentially never reuniting with his family again, that Neil finally understands what makes a man great – it’s not his job, or his ac-complishments, or even what he’s known for. It’s something much deeper than that.

What is more powerful, you might ask? No teas-ers here! You’ll have to watch the film to find out yourself.

Supremely filmed and terrifically acted, this film is a drama at its very core. Gosling does an excellent job of playing a struggling and driven man of vision, and the supporting cast does a spot-on job of really get-ting you pulled into the story. The visual effects are beautiful, and the soundtrack is one that is not easily topped. That being said, I wouldn’t recommend this film for kids, simply because it is a drama and may be slow to follow for youngsters, and handles some emo-tionally challenging mo-ments.

Taking away from this film, I realize two things – firstly, that we are an in-credibly blessed species. God, in his divine beauty,

has allowed us to achieve such wondrous acts that it is mildly terrifying to envision what we are tru-ly capable of as a species. We accomplished what was before thought of as impossible – the stuff of fiction. Ask anyone in the past before 1969 if space travel was even on the horizon of possibility, and you’d get a blastoff of “No!” so loud it might as well be powered with rocket fuel.

Secondly, I learn how incredibly powerful emo-tions are. Perhaps one of the most amazing things about people, which sep-arates us from other cre-ations, is that we have the ability to convey emotion. This film truly shows me what you can do when you face emotional difficulty and challenges – you can either ignore them, wal-low in them, or use them to propel you forward.

Neil struggles with this a little bit, but when he’s on the moon, I think he gets it and realizes that without the loss in his life, he may have never achieved greatness for himself, or his country.

Incredibly tumultuous events surrounded this achievement for us as a people, but with victory comes great sacrifice – I would bet you could ask any relative of Neil Arm-strong and they’d tell you that he was the man he came to be because of his circumstances, and his mindset. While it took a little longer to come around, Neil eventually conquered his grief, and laid it to rest thousands of miles away, on the moon which orbits our world so peacefully in the night sky.

This emotional outlet is thanks to God design-ing us in his own image, which is reflected in the person of Jesus. Anyone who says God doesn’t re-late or have emotions, I challenge you to look it up!

Christ himself faced great turmoil in his emo-tions facing the crucifix-ion so long ago. He strug-gled with the idea, asking his Father in heaven to pass the cup from him, if there was any way pos-sible. However, steeling himself to the fact that it was the only way to re-deem the world, Jesus did the unthinkable, and shouldered the burden of pain and suffering for the world.

I can only think that his great love and passionate desire for people pro-pelled him forward, not so unlike a rocket bound for a great destiny. None other than God himself could be expected to un-dertake such a burden as Jesus did, and we have emotions to thank for that – a sacrificial, desperate, and intense emotion for us on Earth.

If emotions can take a man to the moon and redeem the world, what can the circumstances of your life propel you to do? Life can be hard, and scary, and difficult – however, whatever we set our minds to do we can accomplish. What are the circumstances of your life, which have an effect on your emotions, propel-ling you to do?

It’s not technically rocket science, but may-be it is?

Auteur Access

By Miriam Orr

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BHM SchoolDistrict ReferendumGreetings Residents of the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose school district:

I wanted to share some insights with you about the Operating Referendum on your ballots for your school district. Superintendent Dr. Thielman has done an excellent job presenting the need, the ask, the im-pact on your taxes, and why the referendum is needed. Allow me to offer one addi-tional piece.

When the Federal Gov-ernment passes mandates for special education, they have a commitment to fund these mandates. The Fed-eral Government is legally obligated to pay for 40% of the cost of the mandates. They have not been doing this and in fact are paying closer to 8%. Conversely, the State of Minnesota has paid 62% of these mandat-ed costs, far exceeding its fair share as the state is not obligated by law to pay a set percentage. My fear is that if states collectively continue to pay far more than the state’s fair share, the Federal Government will be even less motivated

to pay their portion. The state’s share of this overall obligation has increased by 9.5% from FY2013 through FY2021 at the same time the federal share decreased by 33%. This leaves the school districts in a financial hole. The cross-subsidy has continued to rise, taking significant dollars from the general fund to cover the incredibly high cost of special education. The cross-subsidy state wide is $735 million.

I was just informed that the cross-subsidy for the BHM school district grew by $1.1 million dollars this year alone. While no one wants their taxes to go up, I am respectfully asking you to consider supporting the school district in their task. While my children both graduated from the district, I no longer live in it and thus am not eligible to vote for the referendum.

But, if I did still live there, I would be voting YES.

Respectfully,RepresentativeMarion O’Neill

House District 29B

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To The EditorNearly thirty years ago, I

ventured from a Twin Cities suburb to Buffalo to inter-view for my first full-time teaching position. After an interview with then-Princi-pal Nick Miller, followed by a quick call to the District Office, I was hired with a handshake. To be honest, I had no idea what I was getting myself into, but I figured I’d try out this place for a year before moving on to a metro school. I didn’t count on falling in love with the Buffalo-Hanover-Mon-trose school district.

Through the decades, I’ve been honored to teach at a high school that has always valued teachers’ voices and students’ needs. I’ve met thousands of kids--many who are probably read-ing this letter. We are now getting reacquainted as we sit across from each other at parent-teacher confer-ences, a reminder not only of my advanced age, but also of the love you have for your community. Even those BHS grads who go away for a while, seem to eventually find home again, especially when they are choosing a place to raise a family.

I can only assume that one of the reasons you live here is because of your faith in the education provided by our district. I firmly believe you have made the right decision. However, without continued and additional financial support, we risk the chance that your chil-dren’s educational experi-ence may be different than yours. I’ve witnessed the slow but steady creep of class size increases. For ex-ample, when I began teach-ing English in 1990, our average class size was 23.9; over the past few years, class size average has in-creased to right around 31. Currently, several classes at the high school top 40 students.

To some, an increase of 7-8 students per class may seem negligible, but we are also in an era when the needs of students have changed. Schools have be-come more responsible for more students with more social, emotional, mental health, academic, and fi-nancial needs. And we are doing so with less financial support from state and fed-eral funds. In other words, even though we are better at recognizing what your kids truly need and de-serve, we have less finan-cial capacity to provide it. So, we need to humbly ask for your help.

Truthfully, I won’t per-sonally reap the bene-fits of smaller class sizes, even if this referendum is approved. In June, I will walk out the doors of BHS for the last time and head into retirement, feeling blessed and grateful for an incredible career serving

District 877. However, the best interests of this area will always remain close to my heart. The commu-nities of Buffalo, Hanover, and Montrose need future leaders and residents who are well-prepared to take on the ever-changing chal-lenges of the future. Those leaders are out there in your homes, businesses, and neighborhoods. Please support them, and allow me one final homework assign-ment for those of you who know me: Vote “yes” on the ISD 877 operating levy ref-erendum on November 6.

Respectfully,Vicki Cary

Buffalo High SchoolEnglish Department

To The EditorFirst of all, I want to thank

Mel Moench for his letter to the editor in the JP last week. His letter was factu-al and made perfect sense when it comes to address-ing the point of the school district’s request for, more money to fund their plans.

We are in the process of completing a $33 million levy (bill) that was used for a new football and soccer field, gear house at BHS alone with an extensive remodel at BCMS and Ha-nover Schools, along with the DES. The football field at BCMS wasn’t adequate now after all the seasons it has served our community, No, we had to have a state-of-the-art field. And has performance on the field improved? It almost looks like the district is getting together and coming up with a “wish list” and then submitting it to the voters with now thoughts toward how that “wish list” will af-fect the taxpayers they are requested it from.

A lot of the taxpayers in the District 877 are retired, living on fixed incomes, or plainly, can’t afford the hefty tax bill the school is requesting. Mr. Moench points out this is a $436 ex-penditure that many can’t afford. That’s including families with both parents working, as well as single parents trying to raise their children as best they can give then amount of money they have available. They don’t need to have more money, they don’t have being diverted to an area that is not accountable for those monies spent, like a new football field or a huge weight room or bullet re-sistant windows. Maybe the school district is going to have to get along with the salaries in place now.

Mr. Moench gave five ex-cellent points as to what the district might to do make the school more in tune with the desires and needs of our community.

Not long ago, there was an article published in this paper stating that enroll-ment was down at both the BMS and BHS. Now, they’re saying it has increased. What is it? They want more money for teachers to teach fewer students in smaller class sizes? Apparently, they are not instilling the proper etiquette or social skills to create respectful individuals. I know from past experience that the school board has meetings during which the public is welcome to address their

concerns. I’ve attended a few of them. It was similar to going in front of a Senate Judiciary committee and being grilled by a group. No concern whatsoever toward the person submitting their requests; very interested in getting their point here and addressed.

Maybe this is why so few people attend these meet-ings?

Peter March Buffalo

To The EditorI urge voting NO LEVY

and here are my comments on the JP article, “Address-ing a deficit in funding for special education of District 877 referendum.” Please NOTE that any funds that are raised from the proposed levy DOES NOT have to go to special

education exclusively! Special education may only get a very small amount! Any funds have yet to be allocated—or even roughly divided!

I finally read the total levy amount is just under $6 million EACH YEAR for 10 years. Isn’t that just un-der $60 million? (The last 2014 levy was $33 million.) Also, the comment about the property tax refund ne-glects to mention that most homeowners already take the homestead credit if they can.

Here are my comments on the latest INsider newslet-ter. AGAIN, I keep reading comments that “the district has been very conservative with our budget…” I think that the word “conserva

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Watertown Fall Art and Wine Festival November 3

The Watertown Area Fine Art Council (WAFAC), a non-profit organization, is sponsoring this year’s Wa-tertown Fall Art and Wine Festival.

It will be held Saturday November 3, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Watertown Com-munity Center. (309 Lewis Ave, Watertown, MN)

There will be local artists

displaying their paintings, jewelry, woodturning, pho-tography and live music to enjoy while sampling wine from local vineyards poured by Mario’s Italian Kitchen of Watertown.

Artists interested in par-ticipating may contact WA-FAC at mailto:marysand quist@frontiernet.net or hj neaton@gmail.com.

Wellness on Wheels Program Schedule

Wright County Public Health announces the Well-ness on Wheels (WOW) Pro-gram schedule for Novem-ber 2018:

• Thursday, November 1, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., Monticello High School – West Lecture Room

• Tuesday, November 13, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., Delano Se-nior Center – Activity Room

• Thursday, November 15, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., Annan-dale City Hall – Council Chamber Room

• Tuesday, November 27, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., Cokato Li-brary – Centennial Room

Public Health Nurses provide the WOW Program services including:

• Immunizations for all ages

• Screening and individ-ual consultations for: Blood pressure; Fasting Lipid panel cholesterol; Fasting glucose; Non-fasting Hemo-globin A1C; Pregnancy; Tu-berculosis

• Home radon and well water test kits

• Child car seat safety checks

• Dental health and fluo-ride application

• General health and community resource infor-mation

Fees and eligibility vary based on services. The WOW Program schedule is available at www.co.wright.mn.us.

Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Wright CtyPublicHealth.

Appointments are recom-mended by calling 763-682-7516 or toll free at 1-800-362-3667, ext. 7516.

4A Journal-Press, Buffalo, MN October 25, 2018

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SHERIFFJoe HagertyWeekly Activity Report

On October 15, Ashely Luanne Johnson, 30, of Big Lake, was ar-rested in Sherburne County on Wright County warrants for 3rd and 5th degree possession of a con-trolled substance, an Itasca County warrant for 3rd degree burglary and a Mille Lacs County warrant for 5th degree possession of a controlled substance.

On October 15, Leticia Angel-ica Nunez, 23, of Maple Grove, was arrested in Sherburne County on Wright County warrants for 5th degree possession of a controlled substance and domestic assault violations.

On October 15, Natasha May St. John, 28, of Dilworth, was arrested in Anoka County on Wright County warrant for receiving stolen proper-ty violations.

On October 15, Kathryn Stella Rogers, 40, of Fountain City, WI, was arrested in Olmsted County on the charge of fugitive from justice and a Wright County warrant for false information to law enforce-ment.

On October 15, Samuel David Sivanich, 18, of Monticello, was ar-rested in Buffalo on a Wright Coun-ty apprehension and detention or-der for 5th degree possession of a controlled substance violation.

On October 15, Dakota Daniel Flint, 18, of Sauk Rapids, was ar-rested in Clearwater on the charges of possession of a firearm without a permit and possession of a pistol with an altered serial number.

On October 16, Anthony Vincent Sanders, 18, of Willmar, was arrest-ed in Waverly on the charge of 5th degree possession of a controlled substance.

On October 16, Walter Paul Hoppe, 27, of Monticello, was ar-rested in Monticello on a Morrison County warrant for driving after re-vocation.

On October 16, Michael John Vianney O’Sullivan, 18, of Cokato, was arrested in Maple Lake Town-ship on the charges of 2nd degree assault and theft of motor vehicle.

On October 16, Lee Alan Adick-es, 42, of Buffalo, was arrested in Buffalo on the charges of 1st de-gree possession of methamphet-amine with intent to manufacture and 5th degree possession of a controlled substance.

On October 16, Jessica Lee Clark, 32, of Buffalo, was arrested in Buffalo on the charges of 1st degree possession of methamphet-amine with intent to manufacture and 5th degree possession of a controlled substance.

On October 16, Lue Yang, 37, of Minneapolis, was arrested in Scott County on a Wright County warrant for 2nd degree burglary violations.

On October 16, Michael William Doll, 28, of Maple Grove, was ar-rested in Hennepin County on a Wright County warrant for 5th de-gree possession of a controlled substance violation.

On October 16, Brian Doug-las Winfield, 41, of Brainerd, was arrested in Howard Lake on the charge of domestic assault.

On October 16, Michael Jon Stockbauer, 29, of Rockford, was arrested in Rockford on the charge of 5th degree possession of a con-trolled substance violation.

On October 16, Cassie Rae Tau-riainen, 32, of Lake City, was ar-rested in Howard Lake on a Wright County warrant for careless driving and a Carver County warrant for false information to law enforce-ment.

On October 16, Cory William Pribyl, 50, of Monticello, was ar-rested in Sherburne County on a Wright County warrant for domestic assault violations.

On October 16, Cynthia Lynn Gebert, 41, of Clarissa, was arrest-ed in Buffalo on a Wright County warrant for 5th degree possession of a controlled substance violation.

On October 16, Randy Dwaine Weeks, 35, of Big Lake, was arrest-ed in Albertville on the charges of forgery.

On October 16, Aaron Dain Mon-son, 40, of Howard Lake, was ar-rested in Clearwater on the charge of violation of a restricted driver’s license.

On October 16, Bryan Jonathan Peterson, 35, of Clearwater, was arrested in Buffalo on the charge of 1st degree possession of a con-trolled substance.

On October 16, Daniel Joseph Decker, 38, of Faribault, was arrest-ed in Otsego on a Steele County warrant for 5th degree possession of a controlled substance.

On October 17, Michelle Cheri Lambert-Fawks, 34, of Belle Plaine, was arrested in Buffalo on a Wright County warrant for 4th degree DWI and a Carver County warrant for theft.

On October 17, Brittany Ashley Eben, 25, of Hutchinson, was ar-rested in Southside Township on the charge of 5th degree posses-sion of a controlled substance.

On October 17, Jennifer Kim Bruska, 36, of Monticello, was ar-rested in Monticello on the charges of 5th degree possession of a con-trolled substance, theft and check forgery.

On October 17, Joel Lavern Christenson, 32, of Monticello, was arrested in Monticello Township on a Wright County warrant for 5th degree possession of a controlled substance violation.

On October 17, Christopher Devonte Brown, 26, of Minneapolis, was arrested in Hennepin County on Wright County warrants for 5th degree possession of a controlled substance and driving after revoca-tion and a Rice County warrant for 4th degree assault.

On October 17, Zachary Vincent Wolf, 22, of Annandale, was arrest-ed in Buffalo on a Wright County warrant for 5th degree possession of a controlled substance violation.

On October 17, Julian Alexander Koslowski, 29, of Brainerd, was arrested in Crow Wing County on a Wright County warrant for check forgery violations.

On October 17, Damon John Rohde, 29, of Howard Lake, was arrested in Stearns County on the charges of 1st degree sale of a con-trolled substance and obstruction of justice with force.

On October 17, Drew Michael Roubinek, 21, of Monticello, was arrested in Buffalo on a Wright County warrant for terroristic threat violations.

On October 18, Zachary James Arrigo, 31, of Elk River, was arrest-ed in Otsego on the charge of disor-derly conduct.

On October 18, Justice David Elletson, 25, of Monticello, was ar-rested in Monticello on the charges of introduction of contraband into jail and 5th degree possession of a controlled substance, Wright Coun-ty warrants for 5th degree posses-sion of a controlled substance and driving after revocation and Anoka County and Hennepin County war-rants for theft.

On October 18, Jeri Jerome Knopik, 37, of Watertown, was ar-rested in Buffalo on a MN Depart-ment of Corrections warrant for a parole violation.

On October 18, Amber Diane Alama, 20, of Annandale, was arrested in Ramsey County on a Wright County warrant for theft vi-olations.

On October 18, Andrew John Drechsel, 42, of Elk River, was arrested in Sherburne County on a Wright County warrant for driv-ing after revocation and an Itasca County warrant for 3rd degree bur-glary.

On October 18, Jonathan Allison Campbell, 46, of Wyoming, was arrested in Sherburne County on a Wright County warrant for theft violations.

On October 18, Nicholas Timothy Atzl, 24, of Monticello, was arrest-ed in Monticello on Wright County warrants for domestic assault and driving after revocation violations.

On October 18, Chad Melvin Fobbe, 45, of Monticello, was ar-rested in Monticello on a Wright County apprehension and deten-tion order for domestic assault vi-olations.

On October 18, Ryan Matthew Friedl, 24, of Buffalo, was arrested in Buffalo on the charges of terror-istic threats and disorderly conduct.

On October 18, Andrew John Czeck, 19, of Buffalo, was arrested in Buffalo on the charge of domestic assault.

On October 19, Tara Renaye Molnau, 25, of Norwood, was ar-rested in Monticello on a Sibley County warrant for 2nd degree pos-session of a controlled substance.

On October 19, Joseph Robert Faricy, 26, of Coon Rapids, was arrested in Anoka County on the charge of escape from custody, a Wright County warrant for 5th degree possession of a controlled substance and a Hennepin County warrant for theft.

On October 19, Glasco Lonnie Wortham, 23, of St. Paul, was ar-rested in Sherburne County on a Wright County warrant for identity

theft. On October 19, Jennifer Kim

Bruska, 36, of Monticello, was ar-rested in Buffalo on Wright County court orders for check forgery, 5th degree possession of a controlled substance and theft violations.

On October 19, Patrick Emil Sjolin, 59, of Buffalo, was arrested in Rockford on the charge of crim-inal vehicular operation.

On October 19, James Allen Hage, 33, of Pillager, was arrest-ed in Montrose on the charges of check forgery and tampering with a motor vehicle, an Aitkin County warrant for 4th degree DWI and a Pine County warrant for receiving stolen property.

On October 20, Nicholas William Opatz, 38, of Williston, ND, was ar-rested in Clearwater on the charges of interference with a 911 call and domestic assault.

On October 20, Jacob Edward Cockram, 33, of Delano, was ar-rested in Delano on an Anoka County warrant for 5th degree pos-session of a controlled substance.

On October 20, Michael Todd Lundgren, 42, of Waverly, was ar-rested in Montrose on the charge of violation of a domestic abuse no contact order.

On October 21, Anthony John Villalobos, 22, of Monticello, was arrested in Monticello on a Wright County warrant for driving after re-vocation violations.

October 21, Charles John Lar-

son, 57, of Monticello, was arrested in Monticello on the charge of 3rd degree DWI.

On October 21, Steven Rob-ert Hopkins, 27, of South Haven, was arrested in South Haven on the charge of domestic assault by strangulation.

On October 21, Travis Eugene Plummer, 36, of Minneapolis, was arrested in Montrose on the charge of domestic assault by strangulation and a Hennepin County warrant for 4th degree DWI.

On October 21, Michelle Lee Wickstrom, 46, of Maple Plain, was arrested in Rockford on a Martin County warrant for trespassing.

On October 21, Johnell Lamar Gunn, 47, of St. Cloud, was arrest-ed in Clearwater on the charge of 2nd degree DWI.

On October 21, David Alexander Harteneck, 42, of Waverly, was ar-rested in Waverly on the charge of domestic assault.

On October 21, Magdaline Cri-ner, 61, of St. Cloud, was arrested in Silver Creek Township on a Hen-nepin County warrant for driving after suspension.

There were 21 Property Damage Accidents, 4 Personal Injury Acci-dents, 3 Hit and Run Accidents and 4 Car Deer Accidents.

There were 3 arrests for DWI, No Underage Consumption arrests, 2 School Bus Stop Arm Violations and 92 tickets for miscellaneous traffic violations reported this week.

CountyAttorney’sReport

by Tom KellyWright County Attorney

Birkholtz, Jeremy Wayne, age 38, of Howard Lake, sentenced on 10/15/18 for Gross Misdemeanor Interfere with Privacy to 365 days jail, $3,000 fine; 335 days, $2,700 stayed for two years on conditions of probation, serve 30 days jail, pay $300 fine plus surcharges, com-plete sex offender treatment and follow all recommendations, have no contact with underage females without a third party adult present, work with therapist to develop an appropriate approach to making an apology to the victims, provide DNA sample, have no contact with vic-tims until contact is deemed appro-priate by probation agent, maintain contact with probation agent, have no same or similar violations. Sen-tenced by Judge Mottl.

Brousseau, Keesha Marie, age 31, of Annandale, sentenced on 10/15/18 for Probation Violations for Felony Controlled Substance Crime in the Third Degree to 44 days jail. Sentenced by Judge Mottl.

Bussie, John Henry, age 41, of St. Cloud, sentenced on 10/16/18 for Gross Misdemeanor Intent to Escape Tax to 365 days jail, $3,000 fine; 365 days, $2,800 stayed for one year on conditions of pay $200 fine plus surcharges, have no same or similar violations. Sentenced by Judge Halsey.

Estrella, Cleto Crispin Aguero, age 61, of Monticello, sentenced on 10/16/18 for Felony Criminal Sexu-al Conduct in the Second Degree to 60 months prison, pay restitution, provide DNA sample. Sentenced for Felony Criminal Sexual Conduct in the Second Degree to 48 months prison, concurrent, follow above conditions. Sentenced for Felony Criminal Sexual Conduct in the Second Degree to 36 months pris-on, concurrent, follow above condi-tions. Sentenced by Judge Mottl.

Fosse, Tracy Patrick, age 52, of Wadena, sentenced on 10/19/18 for Probation Violations for Gross Misdemeanor Third Degree DWI to 7 days jail. Sentenced by Judge Tenney.

Fuchs, Scott Joseph, age 50, of Annandale, on 10/17/18 the charge of Malicious Punishment of a Child was dismissed.

Gretsch, Ronald Louise, age 67, of Hutchinson, sentenced on 10/15/18 for Gross Misdemean-or Criminal Damage to Property in the Third Degree to 365 days jail, $3,000 fine; 360 days, $2,900 stayed for two years on conditions of probation, serve 5 days jail, pay $100 fine plus surcharges, con-tinue with mental health services and follow all recommendations, remain medically compliant, have no use or possession of alcohol or non-prescription drugs, submit to random testing, have no contact with Country Chevrolet or its owner, pay restitution, provide a DNA sam-ple, maintain contact with probation agent, have no same or similar vio-lations. Sentenced by Judge Mottl.

Johnson, Jordan James, age 27, of St. Michael, sentenced on 10/16/18 for Probation Violations for Gross Misdemeanor Second Degree DWI to 4 days jail, and 30 days on electronic home monitor-ing. Sentenced by Judge Halsey.

Jones, Kendra Rose, age 22, of Cambridge, sentenced on 10/16/18 for Probation Violations for Felony Controlled Substance Crime in the Fifth Degree to 15 days jail. Sen-tenced by Judge Mottl.

Lindberg, Patrick John, age 45, of St. Cloud, sentenced on 10/16/18 for Probation Violations for Felony Violation of a No Contact Order to 18 months prison. Sentenced by Judge Mottl.

Kneer, Eugene Charles, age 58, of Annandale, sentenced on 10/15/18 for Probation Violations for Gross Misdemeanor Burglary in the Fourth Degree to 75 days jail. Sentenced by Judge Mottl.

Nelson-Jaquez, Salina Marie, age 19, of Monticello, sentenced on 10/15/18 for Felony Controlled Substance Crime in the Fifth De-gree to a stay of execution for five years on conditions of probation, serve 55 days jail, pay $50 fine plus surcharges, provide DNA sam-ple, have no use or possession of firearms or dangerous weapons, do not register to vote or vote until discharged from probation, under-go chemical dependency treatment and follow all recommendations, undergo a diagnostic assessment and follow all recommendations, have no use or possession of al-cohol or non-prescription drugs, submit to random testing, maintain contact with probation agent, have no same or similar violations. Sen-tenced by Judge Mottl.

Merritt, John Steven, age 26, of Annandale, sentenced on 10/10/18 for Gross Misdemeanor Domestic Assault to 365 days jail, $50 fine; 290 days stayed for two years on conditions of probation, serve 75 days jail, pay $50 fine plus sur-charges, have no use or posses-sion of alcohol or non-prescription drugs, submit to random testing,

remain medically compliant, coop-erate with the Wright County Court Services Domestic Violence Inten-sive Supervision Program and fol-low all recommendations, complete a domestic abuse program and follow all recommendations, coop-erate with mental health services, have no use or possession of fire-arms or dangerous weapons, main-tain contact with probation agent, have no same or similar violations. Sentenced by Judge McPherson.

Peltier, Matthew Ryan, age 40, of St. Paul, sentenced on 10/16/18 for Felony Burglary in the Second Degree to a stay of execution for twenty years on conditions of pro-bation, serve 98 days jail, pay $50 fine plus surcharges, provide DNA sample, have no use or possession of firearms or dangerous weapons, do not register to vote or vote until discharged from probation, under-go chemical dependency treatment and follow all recommendations, have no use or possession of al-cohol or non-prescription drugs, submit to random testing, pay res-titution, obtain permission before leaving the state, maintain contact with probation agent, have no same or similar violations. Sentenced by Judge Mottl.

Peterson, Daniel Gerald, age 34, of Silver Lake, sentenced on 10/15/18 for Gross Misdemeanor Giving Peace Officer False Name to 365 days jail, $3,000 fine; 305 days, $2,950 stayed for two years on conditions of probation, serve 60 days jail, pay $50 fine plus sur-charges, have no use or posses-sion of alcohol or non-prescription drugs, submit to random testing, undergo a chemical dependency assessment and follow all recom-mendations, maintain contact with probation agent, have no same or similar violations. Sentenced for Misdemeanor Possession of Hypodermic Syringes/Needles to 90 days jail, $1,000 fine; 30 days, $1,000 stayed for one year on con-ditions of probation, serve 60 days jail, concurrent, follow above con-ditions. Sentenced by Judge Mottl.

Plotnik, Jacob John, age 20, of St. Cloud, sentenced on 10/17/18 for Financial Transaction Card Fraud to 79 days jail. Sentenced by Judge Mottl.

Reed, Kevin Roy, age 53, of Cokato, sentenced on 10/16/18 for Felony Violent Threats to a stay of execution for five years on condi-tions of probation, serve 45 days jail, pay $50 fine plus surcharges, provide DNA sample, have no use or possession of firearms or dan-gerous weapons, do not register to vote or vote until discharged from probation, have no use or posses-sion of alcohol or non-prescription drugs, submit to random testing, undergo a mental health evaluation and follow all recommendations, maintain contact with probation agent, have no same or similar vi-olations. Sentenced for Probation Violations for Felony Criminal Sex-ual Conduct in the Fourth Degree to 45 days jail, concurrent. Sentenced by Judge Mottl.

Ristau, David Joel, age 76, of Buffalo, sentenced on 10/16/18 for two counts of Misdemeanor Viola-tion of an Order for Protection to 90 days jail, $1,000 fine; 83 days, $1,000 stayed for one year on con-ditions of probation, serve 7 days jail, have no contact with victim, abide by any outstanding order for protection/harassment order/no contact order, undergo counseling and follow all recommendations, have no use or possession of fire-arms or dangerous weapons, main-tain contact with probation agent, have no same or similar violations. Sentenced by Judge Halsey.

Sherrod, Dierre Durand, age 26, of Minneapolis, sentenced on 10/15/18 for Probation Violations for Felony Theft to 85 days jail. Sentenced by Judge Mottl.

Tregaskis, Benjamin Brooks, age 33, of Hanover, sentenced on 10/17/18 for Gross Misdemean-or Refusal to Submit to Testing to 365 days jail, $3,000 fine; 358 days, $2,400 stayed for two years on conditions of probation, serve 7 days jail, pay $600 fine plus surcharges, undergo a chemical dependency assessment and fol-low all recommendations, have no use or possession of alcohol or non-prescription drugs, submit to random testing, maintain contact with probation agent, have no same or similar violations. Sentenced by Judge Mottl.

Weber, Colton Vaughn, age 26, of Buffalo, sentenced on 10/16/18 for Misdemeanor Disorderly Con-duct to 90 days jail, $1,000 fine; 87 days, $800 stayed for two years on conditions of probation, serve 3 days jail, pay $200 fine plus sur-charges, have no use or posses-sion of alcohol or non-prescription drugs, submit to random testing, maintain contact with probation agent, have no same or similar violations. Sentenced by Judge Halsey.

AndersonsendorseHusom

Chris Husom’s name was known to me and my family before we moved to Wright County in 1976. Friends from Willmar recommend-ed we get acquainted with Chris and her husband Dan.

Upon accepting the job offer at Centra Sota Coop-erative in Buffalo, I found out Chris’ husband also worked with the same com-pany. Chris Husom in 1976 worked with the Buffalo Chamber of Commerce and was part of the “Welcoming Committee” introducing me and my family to Buffalo and Wright County.

My family and I found Chris to be a “Servant Leader” – very hospitable, generous and available to reach out and help or meet someone’s needs. But Chris also is a visionary, display-ing wisdom, discernment and faith as she reached out inviting me and my wife to a Bible study at her home.

Chris discerned my fam-ilies desire to develop a strong faith-based family tradition and wisdom for a commitment to grow and thrive in Wright County. Her desires as a “Servant Leader” expanded as she served on the Wright Coun-ty Sheriff’s Force as a Dep-uty.

Chris is a very diligent, thorough, and dependable person and it is these qual-ities Law Enforcement de-sire in protecting Wright County Citizens. Chris’ en-durance can be attested to by those she works and has worked with, broke bread with, and to everyone she made herself available to.

Chris’ desire is to do her best, work hard, preserve her family and all the fam-ilies of Wright County. For these reasons and many more I along with my fam-ily will be voting for and supporting Chris Husom’s re-election to County Com-missioner.

Bruce and Ruth AndersonBuffalo

HayesendorsesHusom

I am writing this letter in support of Christine Husom for County Commissioner. I am a lifelong resident of Buffalo and in full disclo-sure a first cousin to Chris-tine. Having grown up with her I have admired her many skills. They include organization, patience, per-severance, and determina-tion.

She is logical and fair. She researches topics she is not familiar with and stays up to date on what is happening in Wright Coun-ty. She has served Wright County respectfully and determined to do what is best for the residents of the county. I highly endorse Christine Husom for County Commissioner.

Respectfully,Lauri (Schleif) Hayes

Buffalo

KellyendorsesHusom

My name is Tom Kelly, and I have been with the County Attorney’s Office representing the citizens of Wright County for 34 years, the past 20 as your County Attorney.

I have known Chris Hu-som for many years. She has already served six years on the County Board and has been a past Chair. She has been good for the County. She has experience in ad-ministrating, hiring, setting policy and the budgeting process. She is visible in the County and together, we sit on a number of com-

mittees/boards including MEADA, Safe Communi-ties of Wright County, Law Library, and Safe School Committees.

She has great people skills, communicates well, and is a great listener. She welcomes and values pub-lic input. She has the abil-ity to work within a group setting without sacrificing her independence. She understands the “Team Approach” to County gov-ernment which requires a working relationship be-tween the Board and var-ious County departments that instills credibility, confidence, cooperation, teamwork, and efficiency. She values and considers the employees the greatest asset within the County or-ganization.

Her character, values, love of family, humility, work ethic, sense of fair-ness, common sense, lead-ership ability and vast ex-perience have served her well as a County Commis-sioner and will continue to do so. Her integrity and eth-ics are beyond reproach.

She is a conscientious, competent, dedicated and professional Board mem-ber. She understands that Wright County and the var-ious departments are in the people business. She believes in communicating, supporting and working with one another because together, we can better serve the public and make Wright County a better place in which to live and raise our families.

She has earned my trust and respect. Without res-ervation, I will cast my vote for Husom as District 1 County Commissioner, and would encourage others to do the same.

Tom Kelly Wright County Attorney

Lammers’endorseDeringer

My name is Richard Lam-mers, and I am a resident of Howard Lake.

I met Sean Deringer early in his Law Enforcement ca-reer. Sean started with the Buffalo Police Department, where I was the Depart-ment Investigator/Detec-tive. I was impressed early on with Sean, his caring attitude and devotion to the citizens of the County. Sean always displayed common sense when dealing with the day to day incidents common to Law Enforce-ment.

With a population of ap-proximately 135,000, a Bud-get of $31 Million, and a work force of over 250 peo-ple, Sean has shown me that he will be able to steer the Sheriff’s Office in the right direction in the years to come. As a Former Mayor of Howard Lake, I feel totally confident in Sean to spend the budget wisely and treat the citizens and employees fairly and completely.

I ask you to join my wife and me, to support and vote for Sean Deringer on No-vember 6th. Richard and Judi Lammers

Howard Lake

LarsonendorsesHusom

The main reason Chris-tine Husom deserves your vote this November is past performance. As a family member I have witnessed firsthand the tremendous number of hours she has spent in meetings, research, and in communication with Wright County residents in her position as County Com-missioner the last 6 years.

It is rare to find someone as levelheaded, kind and dedicated. This might not be instantly obvious con-sidering her unassuming

nature. She is tireless. She thinks before she speaks. She puts aside precon-ceived notions and digs into issues to consider all sides.

Her motivation is her love for our country and her de-votion to her family and the people of Wright County.

I highly recommend Christine Husom for reelec-tion as county commission-er.

Sincerely,Cynthia (Tia) Larson, MD

NorthenscoldendorsesDeringerTo my good Wright County neighbors,

I love living in Wright County. I love the peace and quiet of the towns, woods, fields and lakes. But most-ly I love the good people of Wright County. They make this a great place to live, raise a family, work and re-tire in. But sometimes bad things happen to good peo-ple and in a heartbeat our quiet world can be turned upside down. In a moment of crisis, like a child gone missing, who do you trust? How will they respond? Will they be ready and ca-pable to lead an effort to re-store the peace and quiet?

This year’s election for Wright County Sheriff is now down to two honorable men of fine character who are trusted by and well-loved in their communities. I want more than that in a sheriff. In a time of crisis, like a missing child or a school shooting, I want an experienced sheriff capa-ble of leading a coordinat-ed effort of local, county, state and national law en-forcement agencies in such a way that important infor-mation does not go missing or fall between the cracks. In the situation of a missing child, carjacking or school shooting there is no time for on-the-job training. I want a sheriff ready for leadership on day-one.

Because of his proven leadership I will be vot-ing for Sean Deringer for Wright County Sheriff. Se-an’s experience in nearly all aspects of the sheriff’s office enable him to mar-shal a coordinated, timely response to a crisis. Sean’s advanced training in law enforcement techniques and his knowledge of avail-able resources will bring to a crisis a whole network of professionals committed to justice and restoring the peace.

Sean will be a sheriff who is capable of effectively managing the state’s third largest sheriff’s office, with a budget of thirty-one mil-lion dollars, while being responsible to the conser-vative taxpayers of Wright County.

Sean will be a sheriff who has the ‘backs’ of his dep-uties, promoting efforts to increase their on-the-job safety and satisfaction and eliminating unnecessary stress build-up leading to off-the-job personal and family hardships. He will call for the latest in train-ing, techniques and equip-ment so Wright County citizens can be assured of having and retaining the best sheriff’s deputies pos-sible.

I pray it won’t happen, but if it does, should I face a cri-sis that turns my world up-side down and I call 911 for help, I want Sean Deringer to answer that call. His im-mediate, compassionate and experienced response will be what he has pre-pared for all his life. Is not this the bottom-line in what we want in a sheriff? We don’t get a ‘game reset’ in a moment of crisis. Who will you trust? I will trust Sean!

It is with full confidence and no reservations that I look forward to voting for Sean Deringer for Wright County Sheriff on Novem-ber 6th. I ask that you do the same.

John Northenscold, Jr. Maple Lake

O’BrienendorsesDeringer

I know that I sound like a broken record when I say this, but here goes: in this very important election year, the selection of a new Wright County Sheriff is perhaps the most important decision that residents of Wright County will make in terms of the direct impact it will have upon our every-day lives.

I think it’s safe to say that voters have been provided every opportunity to hear where the candidates stand, both pre and post primary. All candidates should be commended for their active communication on social

media, their attendance at community events and their willingness to talk with vot-ers about where they stand on the various issues.

I have read and listened to just about every piece of information I could re-garding the final two candi-dates, and based upon that information, I am proud to support Sean Deringer in his campaign to become the next Wright County Sheriff.

I have said for a number of years now that Wright County is changing. I be-lieve that, with a large swath of the County becom-ing, for better or for worse, Twin Cities suburbs, the next Sheriff needs to be able to lead the WCSO into a new era with a new per-spective as to handling the law enforcement needs of Wright County.

When this campaign be-gan earlier this year, I was supporting a friend who had run previously. Shortly after my friend announced, Sean Deringer threw his hat in the ring for the job, and shortly after that on March 27, both candidates joined Bob Sansevere and his guests (myself included) on Bob’s BS Show podcast. During the show I posed to the candidates a question as to how, if elected, they would handle a situation which my wife and I had involving multiple negative interactions with a particu-lar deputy.

A day or so after the show, my phone rang. It was Sean Deringer.

“I’ve been thinking some more about your question,” he said, “and I don’t have to wait to become Sheriff to do something about it.”

Did I mention that Cap-tain Deringer made that call knowing full well that I was supporting his only op-ponent at the time?

By the time our call wrapped up, I learned that the deputy with whom we had an issue was no longer with the WCSO. Sean pro-vided me with all of the in-formation that he had avail-able on the incidents we had involving this deputy. It was such a relief to have someone from the WCSO be proactive and forthcoming and Sean’s actions that day gave our family a measure of closure.

Since then, I have called on Sean a number of times for a variety of issues – some personal, and some professional. He has always responded promptly and taken my issues seriously. In my previous endorse-ment of my friend for the primary, I stated that if I could have voted for two candidates to move on to the general election, Sean Deringer would have had my vote in the primary as well.

So, on primary night, when Sean moved on and the candidate I had been supporting did not, my choice for the general elec-tion was a no-brainer.

If you would have told me at the beginning of the year that I, with my prior complaints about some as-pects of the Sheriff’s Of-fice, would be supporting a member of the current Command Staff to take over the top job, I would never have believed it, but that’s how impressed I have been with Sean Deringer and his plans to improve the WCSO.

I truly believe that Sean Deringer is the best can-didate to be the Wright County Sheriff, and I tru-ly believe that the Wright County Sheriff’s Office will be a top notch law enforce-ment agency under Sean’s command. Bottom line, Sean gets what’s happening in the County. He gets that the cities east of Highway 25 are now essentially sub-urbs, and that he gets that there are major challenges ahead for this Sheriff’s Of-fice that must be addressed.

Regarding the other can-didate for Sheriff, Mike Kaczmarek, I have had the pleasure of meeting him and hearing about his agen-da if elected. While I have no reason to believe that Mike is anything other than an honorable and decent guy, I simply do not believe that he has the experience or the vision needed to move the WCSO forward in the manner needed to be effective law enforcement agency for an ever changing Wright County.

I have heard Sean talk about his experience, why he decided to make a ca-reer in law enforcement, and what he wants to do to improve communication, transparency and account-ability if elected. I have talked to him about what his training course at the FBI National Academy in Quan-tico, Virginia entailed, and I believe that experiences like that just make Sean an even more attractive candi-

date for Sheriff. Like me, Sean Deringer is

not a native of Wright Coun-ty; he chose to live here. Like me, Sean decided long ago what path he wanted his career to take and he has taken the steps necessary to get to this point. That’s why I know that when Sean says he’s going to do something, I know he will see it through until he accomplishes his objective. That attitude is what makes a great leader, and I will be proud living in Wright County with Sheriff Sean Deringer in charge.

Jeff O’BrienAlbertville, MN

O’NeillendorsesDeringer

Right Man For the Job.In the Wright County

Sheriff’s race there is one distinction that in my opin-ion is incredibly important. If Sean Deringer were to leave his position (Captain over the largest patrol divi-sion in the state and 3rd in command) at the Sheriff’s Office, the other candidate would not even be eligible to apply for his job. The oth-er candidate does not have the minimum five years of supervisory experience re-quired, and in his over 20-year career, has not moved up in the leadership ranks within the office.

Captain Deringer has ris-en in the ranks by taking ev-ery opportunity to receive training, sought additional responsibility and demon-strated effective leader-ship. Captain Deringer was even selected by the FBI to receive leadership training at Quantico which only 1% of law enforcement nation-wide are invited to do.

Captain Sean Deringer has my endorsement be-cause he is the qualified experienced professional I need to work with to craft nation leading legislation. I’ve served on the Public Safety Committee since being elected to the MN House six years ago and am endorsed by MN Police and Peace Officers Association (MPPOA).

RepresentativeMarion O’Neill

House District 29B

O’NeillendorsesHusom

Running For the Right Reasons.

Chris Husom is running for re-election as a Wright County Commissioner. We were both first time candi-dates in 2012 and I quickly realized just how beloved

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By Brenda Erdahl,Maple Lake Messenger Twenty-eight years of

deadlines hasn’t changed Steve Prinsen’s love of community journalism. His work at the Annandale Ad-vocate has been a “labor of love,” and will continue well into the future even as the paper’s ownership changes hands.

On Oct. 1, Michele and Ed Pawlenty, owners of the Maple Lake Messenger,

officially purchased the Annandale Advocate from Steve and his wife Sharon Schumacher. Prinsen plans to remain active at the Ad-vocate to guide the busi-ness into the future.

“The Advocate is about as old as Annandale itself and I’m so happy to start this next chapter,” Prinsen said.

The Pawlenty’s own four newspapers as part of their company Paw Publications,

LLC.Ed is the publisher at the

Battle Lake Review and Ashby-Dalton Post, and Michele is the publisher in Maple Lake. Both the Pawlentys and the Prinsens see the sale as a natural fit for the two neighboring communities that already have so much in common.

“I think it’s a fabulous fit. The Pawlenty’s know how to operate papers. They are willing to invest in the com-munity,” Prinsen said. “I’m so happy we’re selling to a family and not a big corpo-ration.”

Although under new own-ership, the Advocate will see little change to start off and Ed assured the two pa-pers will remain separate. There is no talk of merging the businesses.

“We have two super com-munities that deserve two great papers,” Ed said.

Instead of merging the Pawlentys look forward to the two papers sharing resources to make the Ad-vocate and the Messenger even better. Michele noted there is already a synergy between the two. The Ma-ple Lake and Annandale schools share a wrestling program for instance that both papers work to cov-er, and the cities share a Wastewater Treatment Plant.

“I see it as we’re grow-ing,” Prinsen said. “I just think the product will get stronger.”

He and Sharon have owned the Advocate since 1990. The couple bought it from John Fisher and his wife Ann Jennen who owned it since 1983. Be-fore that Myloe Loberg and his wife Carol owned it. The Advocate is the oldest continuing business in An-nandale. It originated in 1886 when Judge Willitts moved his printing plant from Clearwater and began

to publish the Annandale Post. M.P. Saterlee eventu-ally started another paper in town, the Annandale Advocate then purchased the post and the two papers consolidated.

Twenty-eight years after buying the Advocate, Prin-sen is still passionate about the community and its local news.

“Supporting our commu-nity is what we do better than anybody else. You can pick up a paper and get an idea of what is going on in the community each week. It’s an independent voice,” he said.

Despite their continu-ing passion for community journalism, the Prinsen’s had been thinking about selling the business for a while now. They moved to the Heart of the Lakes when their oldest, Trevor, was just six months old. Now he and their daughter Stephanie are grown and living lives of their own.

“It was time,” said Prin-sen who doesn’t really con-sider the sale as his retire-ment since he’ll be staying on as part of the Advocate staff along with Sharon.

“We love Annandale, we love the Heart of the Lakes, we like being here. I’m 59, going to be 60 soon. I’m not quite ready to retire fully, but it is time to pass the torch,” he said.

Ed and Michele bought the Maple Lake Messenger from Theresa Andrus in 2011 and the Battle Lake Review and Ashby-Dalton Post in 2012.

“Steve and Sharon have done a great job and we welcome their help on con-tinuing a great tradition,” Ed said.

“I want to thank them for running a great paper all these years,” Michele add-ed.

Pictured above are, Steve Prinsen, right, and Sharon Schumacher, left, have owned the Annandale Advocate since 1990. On Oct. 1, Michele and Ed Pawlenty, owners of the Maple Lake Messenger took over the business.

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through a single-payer system that will be cost ef-fective because it will de-crease the administrative burden in the current sys-tem. Recent studies such as The Costs of a National Single-Payer Healthcare System by Charles Blahous, are now showing the cost saving of moving to a sin-gle-payer system.

I also believe that it is time Minnesota adds an Equal Rights Amendment to the Minnesota Constitu-tion. The recent #MeToo movement has revealed just how pervasive sexual harassment is, similarly court cases like Ledbetter v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co highlight how income discrimination against women is real. It isn’t just women’s rights we need to fight for, but the rights of the individual. We need to limit how much control our governing agencies have in our private lives, and make sure our government strengths individual rights.

Name: Joe McDonaldPosition you are seeking:

Minnesota State Represen-tative for District 29A

1. Tell us about yourself. You could include your age,

family, part of the city where you live, how long you have lived in the city, education, occupation, or any other in-formation you choose.

My wife Rachel and I have been married and lived in Delano for 20 years. We own a photography stu-dio. We just celebrated our 30th year in business. We have three boys, Alex, Ja-cob, and Aiden.

2. Describe your qualifi-cations for the position you seek and how you can serve the people. You should in-clude any leadership experi-ences and past accomplish-ments in the area of public service.

I graduated from Water-town High School in 1985. I attended college for com-mercial photography and went on to earn my Master’s degree through the Profes-sional Photographers Asso-ciation.

Through the 30 years as a businessman, I have been active in the Delano Chamber of Commerce and served as Chamber presi-dent. I am past president and active member of the Delano Lions Club, member of the Knights of Columbus and the Jaycees, and past president of Toastmasters International.

I also served as a city

Leg. Candidates councilman for six years and as Delano’s mayor for four years.

In 2010 I was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives and served as the vice chair for Health and Services Com-mittee. Currently I serve as the vice chair for the Tax Committee.

3. Explain why you have chosen to run for this office.

I’ve chosen to seek anoth-er term to continue the leg-islative work in advancing and improving Minnesota’s economy through lower-ing taxes on businesses and families. We can and should lower our individ-ual and corporate tax rate. Minnesota is in the top 10 states in the nation for high taxes. We are not competi-tive with our neighboring states.

4. What do you consider to be the two most important issues facing your district now? Describe each issue and tell how you would pro-pose solving it.

Two of the most pressing issues in Wright County are the high cost of health in-surance and the workforce shortage many businesses face.

Work we did on health insurance this biennium not only ended the trend of double-digit premium increases, but is producing real reductions for many Minnesotans. I’ll contin-ue to work on solutions to lower healthcare costs by providing more choices through competition and transparency in health care costs. We need to allow out of state companies to com-pete within our state. By doing so, many predict it would lower premiums up to 25 percent.

I’ll continue the work we’ve done in improving our transportation system throughout the state and Wright County.

5. What do you consider to be the three most important issues facing the state now? Describe each issue and tell how you would propose solv-ing it.

I’ll also continue working to ensure students receive a world-class education to prepare them for either col-lege or the workplace.

There is a growing skilled-labor gap in our state that we need to ad-dress. We should be expos-ing more students to the trades, where there are many great, high-paying jobs with excellent benefits available, waiting for quali-fied applicants to fill them.

I believe Minnesota can be a leader in the trades by increasing funding for voca-tional schools, offering tax credits and tax exemptions for both businesses and stu-dents who chose a vocation-al career. Our four-year in-stitutions provide excellent options for many students, but that’s not the right choice for everyone. Many other students would be better suited for the trades and we need to do a better job of helping students rec-ognize their best personal career path at an earlier age. This would be more productive for students and it would help diminish the shortage of workers in the trades we are experiencing.

Minnesota is a great state but more can and will be done to make it even great-er.

DISTRICT 29BName: Sharon A. McGintyPosition you are seeking:

Minnesota State Represen-tative for District 29B

1. Tell us about yourself. You could include your age, family, part of the city where you live, how long you have lived in the city, education, occupation, or any other in-formation you choose.

I am 57, and a divorced, single mom of a son, Sea-mus Filkins. Nine years ago, I relocated from Maple Grove.

Currently, I am a Trade Spend Coordinator for Schwan’s Shared Services.

I graduated from Notre Dame High School in Uti-ca, New York in 1979, In the past, I have worked as a mortgage loan processor (20+ years), administrative assistant (4 years), and a sales associate, student loan rehabilitator and col-lector, and 3rd party med-ical billing pre-collector (3 years).

2. Describe your qualifi-cations for the position you seek and how you can serve the people. You should in-clude any leadership experi-ences and past accomplish-ments in the area of public service.

There are only a few things I can list that qual-ify me to be the Minnesota House Representative of District 29B.

I am a resident of Buf-falo, in Wright County, in the state of Minnesota, in the United States of Amer-ica. Our country was built by people like me and my neighbors who felt a re-sponsibility to make sure that our wants and needs were heard and addressed at the State Capitol. I did not attend your standard brick and mortar college or university but instead chose to attend the School of Life, from which I’ve earned numerous degrees, many that I’m confident are shared with the majority of my friends and neighbors.

I’m not a career poli-tician, but I feel that the various industries I’ve been employed in and the diversity of the clients and customers I’ve worked with and provided services for as well as people in an around my community that I interact with on a daily basis has prepared me to take office with a better un-derstanding of what is im-portant to the people I’ll be representing than someone who might not get into town all that often.

3. Explain why you have chosen to run for this office.

I’ve volunteered all my life, starting at ten-years-old when I was going Cat-echism/Faith Formation, and I needed to get my ser-vice hours in. I chose the new nursing home around the corner and found that I enjoyed the service so much, I continued to vol-unteer there for the next two years until we moved too far away for me to walk there. Ever since then, vol-unteering and community service has always had a place in my life.

Once my son Seamus en-tered the Pre-K program, I volunteered at his schools and in all of his classrooms through 12th grade. I was his Cub Scout Leader from Bobcat through Webelos and was a member and secretary of the BHS wres-

tling team booster club. Seamus is a freshman at St. Cloud State University now which makes volunteering in school a little more dif-ficult, given time and prox-imity.

So, now I find I have the time and still want to con-tinue to be involved in our community but in a more expanded way. Through casual conversations with other people and parents in the area I have noted that there is a level of dissatis-faction with the people who are supposed to be repre-senting us and are that they have been falling short of a minimum expectation. I feel we need people rep-resenting us who actually care about we, the people and the long-term future and I’d like to be that per-son.

4. What do you consider to be the two most important issues facing your district now? Describe each issue and tell how you would pro-pose solving it.

I think that healthcare and education are two of the weightier issues this district faces.

While the ACA-Afford-able Care Act (which is one and the same thing as Obamacare) is not perfect, it was a boon to a lot of people. One of the biggest benefits of this program was that it prevented peo-ple with pre-existing condi-tions from being excluded and denied insurance as a result of having any of the conditions. One of the pit-falls is that we know the cost of insurance is a huge issue, and I’m in favor of looking at other options.

The school districts across the state have not received any increased funding from the state in a long time, and last year was no different. The Omnibus Bill, that contained provi-sions for school funding, was submitted towards the end of the session was pad-ded with so much “stuff,” it made it impossible to pass. I would look towards sim-plifying how our bills are submitted (one issue-one bill as instructed in the Minnesota State Constitu-tion) so that we might see better, more understand-able decisions.

5. What do you consider to be the three most important issues facing the state now? Describe each issue and tell how you would propose solv-ing it.

We need to simplify how we submit a bill for a vote and go back to how the Min-nesota State Constitution says they should be sub-mitted: only one issue at a time. Last year’s Omnibus Bill was a beast and, in my opinion, it shouldn’t take a Master’s degree in Econom-ics or Law to understand a bill, and it shouldn’t read like War and Peace. We need to simplify to clarify what’s being done and lead to better transparency in government.

Our state and the federal level legislatures are suf-

fering from the same prob-lem: both sides of the aisle need to talk to and work with each other and redis-cover what it means to com-promise, to do what’s best for the majority. When I am elected, I plan on making sure I support and vote in line with what’s in the best interest of the people I rep-resent first, while consider-ing the rest of the state.

I think that we need to re-examine what is causing companies and industries to leave Minnesota, taking good paying jobs with them. We need try to find a way to lure them (or replacements) back to Minnesota. This may mean taking a look at transportation, housing and the dreaded business tax issues and try to come up with a way to make Minne-sota the final destination and not the launching pad.

Name: Marion O’NeillPosition you are seeking:

Minnesota State Represen-tative for District 29B

1. Tell us about yourself. You could include your age, family, part of the city where you live, how long you have lived in the city, education, occupation, or any other in-formation you choose.

I have been proudly serv-ing as the State Representa-tive for House District 29B for three terms and am run-ning for my 4th term. I am 49 years old, have two adult children and two grandchil-dren. James (24) is married to Elise (24) and they have Lydia (3) and Charlotte (11 months). They live in Buf-falo, and James is an Army Reservist stationed in Buf-falo. Olivia (21) lives in Min-neapolis and is studying to be a radiologist technician at Dunwoody. I have lived in Maple Lake since 2014, and before that I lived in Buffalo where I moved back to in 2001 from Florida with my then very young family. I wanted to raise my chil-dren in the state where I was born and raised. I grew up in northern Minneso-ta, graduated from Bagley High School, and earned my BS in Applied Psychology from Bemidji State Univer-sity with a minor in Chem-ical Dependency. I earned my Masters in Counseling from Regent University in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

2. Describe your qualifi-cations for the position you seek and how you can serve the people. You should in-clude any leadership experi-ences and past accomplish-ments in the area of public service.

I am thrilled to be run-ning for my 4th term. In 2017, I was elected by my caucus to serve as an As-sistant Majority Leader. I chair a joint House and Senate committee, the Sub-committee on Employee Relations where we review nearly $10 billion in state employee contracts out of a $46 billion state budget. I serve on seven committees, more than any other mem-ber, which include: Public Safety and Security Policy

and Finance, Civil Law and Date Practices Policy, Jobs Growth and Energy Afford-ability Policy and Finance, Veterans Affairs Division Policy, Rules and Legisla-tive Administration, and Ethics. I am known as a very successful bill author and have accomplished large and sweeping reforms in several issue areas includ-ing: energy, telecommu-nications, civil forfeiture, sexual assault and harass-ment on college campuses, harassment restraining or-ders, treatment courts like drug court, and rape kit statewide policy reforms.

3. Explain why you have chosen to run for this office.

I have chosen to run again because I am passionate about being the voice of my constituents. I have gone to bat for those who were not getting the results they needed from state agencies, like getting car titles, facing overreach from the DNR and MPCA, or trying to ob-tain a license to operate their businesses. I am also passionate about continu-ing my work to bring justice to those who have expe-rienced rape or violence, expanding and supporting treatment courts to help those with addiction find sobriety, streamlining bur-densome regulations, and reducing the cost of energy for all Minnesotans.

4. What do you consider to be the two most important issues facing your district now? Describe each issue

and tell how you would pro-pose solving it.

The two issues I hear the most from constituents are finding employees and the future of the Monticello Nu-clear Power plant. I have worked behind the scenes to connect our local high schools with local business-es. I have also passed legis-lation like the dual training program (the PIPELINE project) to connect new high school graduates with local businesses to hire them and train them, while they attend a technical col-lege. I will be authoring leg-islation again in January (if I get re-elected) to help the Nuclear Power plant run more cost efficiently.

5. What do you consider to be the three most important issues facing the state now? Describe each issue and tell how you would propose solv-ing it.

The three issues state-wide would be lack of em-ployees, an overall high tax burden, and the high cost both personally and to so-ciety of addiction. I would continue the work I have already started in many of these issue areas. For ex-ample, addressing the 85 – 90% of those in our crim-inal justice system who are addicted, help them find sobriety, giving them their lives back, thus allowing them to be contributing member of society instead of large consumer of state resources.

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Proud OfsBHM District 877 was

proud of the BHS 2018 Year-book, which was named the Best Yearbook in Minneso-ta by the state High School Press Association. It won an All-State Gold, First Place Best of Show, and First Place in General Ex-cellence.

Thirteen Yearbook stu-dents won Minnesota Gold Medallion Awards: Noah Raisanen, Eric Braun, Grace Moran, Carly Strom, Bailey Braccini, Alyssa Romportl, Lilly Ragab, Ella Hanson, Jayna Sig-urdson, Carter Bartron, Eric O’Borsky, and Hanna Van Den Einde, along with Laura Broadwater, who re-ceived three awards. Lind-sey Kauffman and Hannah Park were the Chief Edi-tors, and Ryan McCallum oversaw the team as the advisor.

BHS Hoofprint and its online site, Hoofprint.net, were each awarded All-State Gold by the state High School Press Associa-tion, as well. It won Second Place in Best of Show. Ella Shuherk and Jack Oisted were Chief Editors, with Brad Palmer advising.

Student Council Update: Jack Leipholtz, Student Representative, shared that this year’s homecom-ing celebrations were a suc-

cess. Leipholtz stated that BHS Bison won their home-coming game against Monti-cello 21-7, and that around $2,100 were raised for Spe-cial Olympics during the festivities. Over 1,000 stu-dents were in attendance of the event.

Leipholtz also shared that the Student Council was also working to help seniors register to the vote, thanks to work with Board Member Laurie Raymond.

Policy Review: Also presented during the

meeting were policy chang-es for review, in regard to recommendations made by the Minnesota State Bar Association (MSBA). Changes included language regarding tobacco-free en-vironments; specifically, in regard to e-cigarettes and vaping, as well as changes to language regarding stu-dent discipline.

The five-year review of policy is required by Dis-trict 877 policy. This year’s changes were minor and did not affect the substance of policies. Most of the changes were in regard to language and wording, with one policy renamed. Many of the policies presented saw no changes at all, but were presented before the board for a final review. For a full list of those pol-icies, visit “Boardbook” on-line.

School Board

6A Journal-Press, Buffalo, MN October 25, 2018

In Loving Memory ofKATELYN ANN BUSCHER

5/1/03 - 10/29/15

Forever in our hearts and always in our thoughts.

Love you more,Mom, Dad and Nathan

Memorials

Harvest of Hands at Zion Lutheran in Buffalo Nov. 3

Come join the Zion Lu-theran Church for their 40th Annual Fall Festival, Hwy. 25 S, Buffalo.

The event is slated for Saturday, Nov. 3, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All proceeds will go to local and world hun-ger relief. Included during

the event is a silent auc-tion, white elephant sale, as well as handmade crafts and gifts, face painting, and a great bake sale! Omelets crepes, muffins, cinnamon rolls, coffee, juice, and milk will also be featured.

Immanuel Lutheran’s Fall Family Festival October 28

The Immanuel Evangel-ical Lutheran Church will be celebrating fall with their annual Family Fall Festival on Sunday, Octo-ber 28 from noon to 2 p.m. The festival will feature stations of activities, face painting, gift card bingo, games, creating fall decora-tions at craft tables, plus a

free sloppy joe lunch. Located at 1970 Edmon-

son Avenue NE, just four miles east of Buffalo on CR 35. Find more information at www.myimmanuel.org. Church service is Sunday, at 9:30 a.m., with a 10:30 a.m. bible study for adults and kids.

Buffalo Presbyterian Church hosting Craft and Bake Sale

Buffalo Presbyterian Church is hosting their sev-enth annual Craft and Bake Sale on Saturday, Nov. 3 at the church from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The craft group at Buffalo Presbyterian Church meets throughout the year on Tuesday mornings prepar-ing for the sale. Come and see the creative gifts their new Crafty Kids group has been creating.

Also new, Santa will be visiting from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring the kids in to visit with Santa about their Christmas wishes while you get an early start on your Christmas shopping.

Coffee will be served all day, and you can enjoy a delicious cinnamon roll or

a slice of pie with your cof-fee. Hotdogs, chips and a beverage will also be avail-able for a light lunch.

Stop by the bake sale, which will have a nice se-lection of cookies, bars, snack mixes, candies and breads. Also, check out soup and corn bread mixes.

Please call the church of-fice at 763-682-2773 with any questions.

Buffalo Presbyterian Church is located at the in-tersection of County Roads 134 and 35 between Culver’s and Buffalo High School near the roundabout. Sun-day worship is each week at 9:30 a.m. with classes, coffee and conversations at 10:45 a.m.

These Church News items arepublished each week at nocharge as a publicservice by theWright CountyJournal-Press

_____________Albertville_____________

ST. ALBERT’S CATHOLIC CHURCHAlbertville

Rev. Peter Richards, PastorRev. Joah Ellis, Associate Pastor

763-497-2474stalbertmnbulletin@gmail.com

Sat.: 4:00 p.m. Mass.Sun.: 9:00 a.m. Mass._____________

Annandale_____________MT. HERMON

LUTHERAN CHURCH (E.L.C.A.)1284 Keats Ave. NW

Annandale, MN 55302320-963-3284

Lay Pastor: Paul BravinderRegular Schedule Sept.-May:Sun.: 9:30 Worship Service. 10:30

a.m. Sunday School.Summer Schedule June-Aug.:Sun.: 9:30 Worship Service.Call 320-963-3284 for times of these

meetings. ________ALBION EVANGELICAL FREE

CHURCH11480 5th St. NW

1/2 mi., NW of Co. Rd. 35 & Co. Rd. 5Cokato, MN 55321

320-286-5442Website: www.albionfreechurch.org

Pastor Kevin SorensenCE Director, Taumi Wilson

Sun.: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages (Sept.-May). 10:30 a.m. Worship Service.

Wed.: 6:30-8:00 p.m. AWANA, Youth Group & Adult Bible Study & Prayer.

Various small groups meet throughout the week, please check our website for details.

Loving God & Loving People________BETHLEHEM LUTHERAN

CHURCH (LCMS)Middleville Township

7809 County Road 35 WAnnandale, Minnesota

320-963-3592Rev. Rob Jarvis, Pastor

763-280-4904Sun., Oct. 28: 8:00 a.m. Worship Ser-

vice. 9:00 a.m. Sunday School, Bible Study.

Wed., Oct. 31: 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon Bible Study at Hosanna. 6:00-7:30 p.m. Confirmation Class._____________

Big Lake_____________RIVERSIDE CHURCH

20314 County Road 14Hwy. 25 & Co. Rd. 14, Big Lake

763-263-2410www.myriversidechurch.com

www.Facebook.com/MyRiverside-Church

e-mail: info@myriversidechurch.comTom Lundeen - Senior Pastor

Skipp Machmer - Executive PastorJoy Scherber -

Children’s Ministry PastorClayton Taylor -

Student Ministries PastorNate Sickler -

Small Groups PastorBill Arant - Care Pastor

Glen McKinney - Connections PastorSun.: 8:45, 10:30 a.m. & 12:05 p.m.

Come as you are! Not just a CHURCH where you go, it’s a FAMILY where you BELONG. Real & Relevant Sunday Experiences for the entire family {Wor-ship Service, Music, Nurseries, Sunday School (Pre-school thru gr. 5)} Weekday Opportunities! Engaging Children & Stu-den Ministries, and Adult Small Groups. ________

SARON LUTHERAN CHURCH311 Lake St. S. (Hwy. 25)

Big Lake, MN 55309(763) 263-2209

Pastor Kyle Sidlowww.saron.org

Sun.: 8:15 a.m. Traditional Worship. 9:30 & 10:30 Sunday School/Education Hour. 10:45 a.m. Contemporary Wor-ship. Holy Communion celebrated on the 2nd & 4th Sundays at both services._____________

Buffalo_____________IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH

(Wisconsin Synod)Vacancy Pastor: Rev. Bruce Janisch

1970 Edmonson Ave. N.E.4.5 Mi. E. of Buffalo on Co. Rd. 35

www.myimmanuel.org763-682-4573

pastor@myimmanuel.orgSun., Oct. 28: 9:30 a.m. Worship Ser-

vice. 10:30 a.m. Sunday School, Confir-mation, Adult Bible Study. 12:00 noon-2:00 p.m. Fall Family Festival

Wed., Oct. 31: 7:00 p.m. Choir prac-tice. ________

HOSANNA LUTHERAN CHURCHMissouri Synod

1705 Highway 25 NorthBuffalo, Minnesota

763-682-3278Pastor Rob Jarvis

www.hosannallcms.orgSun.: 9:00 a.m. Worship Service.

10:30 a.m. Bible Study & Sunday School.

Wed.: 10:00 a.m. Bible Study.________BUFFALO UNITED

METHODIST CHURCH609 8th St. NW, Buffalo, MNRev. Bill Reinhart, Pastor

763-682-3538Check out our website:www.BuffaloUMC.org

We believe in serving people for Jesus Christ so that we all may know joy.

Sun.: 8:15 a.m. Joyful Praise Worship. 9:20 a.m. Fellowship & Education Class-es. 10:30 a.m. Traditional Worship.

Sept.-May, Mon.-Fri.: 9:00-11:30 a.m. Preschool available for 3/4 year olds, and 4/5 year olds.________BUFFALO PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

507 County Rd. 134Buffalo, Minnesota

763-682-2773Rev. Brian Entz, Pastor

www.BuffaloPresbyterian.orgOffice@BuffaloPresbyterian.org

Sun., Oct. 28: 8:00 a.m. Adult Sunday School. 9:30 a.m. Worship. 10:45 a.m. Classes, Coffee and Conversations.

Mon., Oct. 29: 7:00 p.m. AA meeting.Tues., Oct. 30: 7:00 a.m. Kiwanis.

7:30 a.m. Guys’ Breakfast. 9:00 a.m. Craft Group. 10:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study.

Wed., Oct. 31: 6:00 p.m. Men’s Bible Study, Joyful Noise Youth Choir. 7:15 p.m. Adult Choir rehearsal.

Thurs., Nov. 1: 6:30 & 10:00 a.m. Women of Faith. 6:30 p.m. Communica-tions Committee meeting. ________

ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA1200 Hwy. 25 S., Buffalo

763-682-1245www.zionbuffalo.org

Pastors:Pastor Suzi Orlopp,

Pastor of Youth and Family MinistriesTed Vanderpan, Senior Pastor

ZION’S MISSION STATEMENT: Zion Lutheran seeks to share Christ’s Word, strengthen faith, and serve those in need.

Fri., Oct. 26: 4:30 p.m. Lutefisk Din-ner.

Sat., Oct. 27: 8:00 a.m. Harvest of Hands Crafts. 2:00 p.m. Trunk or Treat. 4:30 p.m. Youth Fall Fest.

Sun., Oct. 28: Sunday School Refor-mation Fest. 8:15 a.m. Nursery Avail-able During Worship. 8:30 a.m. Tradi-tional Worship Service. 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. Sunday School. 9:30 & 11:30 a.m. Coffee Fellowship. 9:45 a.m. Family Ex-press Worship. 10:30 a.m. Contempo-rary Worship Service. 11:45 a.m. Adult Confirmation Class.

Mon., Oct. 29: 9:00 a.m. Quilters. 6:00 p.m. First Sunday rehearsal.

Tues., Oct. 30: 9:00 a.m. Gospel of Luke Bible Study, Harvest of Hands Crafts. 11:30 a.m. Staff Bonding. 6:00 p.m. Children’s Christmas Program re-

hearsal. 6:30 p.m. Buffalo PAL Support Group.

Wed., Oct. 31: 11:30 a.m. Zionaires Lunch at Perkins. 12:00 noon Blessing Clothing Closet Collection. 2:45 p.m. Kids’ Place. 4:00 p.m. SONshine Choir. 4:30 p.m. Class Ring, Joyful Ringers, Ring Forth. 5:30 p.m. Youth Choir. 7:15 p.m. Senior Choir. 7:30 p.m. Family Ex-press Worship Team. 8:00 p.m. Thanks-giving Eve Choir rehearsal.

Thurs., Nov. 1: 8:00 a.m. Men Seek-ing Wisdom Bible Study. 9:30 a.m. De-mentia Caregivers Support Group.11:30 a.m. Meals on Wheels. ________

BUFFALO COVENANT CHURCH1601 N. Hwy. 25

763-682-1470www.buffalocov.orgBuffalo, Minnesota

Max Frazier, Preaching PastorGeoff Bohleen,

Adult Discipleship PastorMary Blosser, Children’s Pastor

Val Pederson, Youth PastorReid Gilbert, Director of Congrega-

tional Care & MissionsSat., Oct. 27: 8:30 a.m. Worship Team

practice. 5:00 p.m. Missions Confer-ence.

Sun., Oct. 28: Missions Conference. 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. Worship Ser-vice. 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. Children’s & Adult Sunday School. 11:00 a.m. Youth Sunday School. 5:00 p.m. Youth Band rehearsal. 6:00 p.m. Track Classes. 7:00 p.m. Chill Out.

Mon., Oct. 29: 8:00 a.m. Classical Conversations. 12:00 noon Prayer meeting. 6:00 p.m. GriefShare. 7:00 p.m. Thessalonians.

Tues., Oct. 30: 6:30 HopeKeepers. 7:00 p.m. Church History Class.

Wed., Oct. 31: 6:00 a.m. Deep Waters II. 9:30 a.m. GriefShare. 5:00 p.m. Din-ner. 6:00 p.m. Harvest Party.

Thurs., Nov. 1: 9:30 a.m. Moms’ Club Board meeting. 6:45 p.m. Choir rehears-al. ________

ST. JOHN’S LUTHERANCHURCH LCMS

302 NE 2nd St., Buffalo763-682-1883

info@stjohnsbuffalo.orgwww.stjohnsbuffalo.orgRev. Ryan Clark, Pastor

Kelly Thole, Director of Family Ministry

Chris Ryan, DCEOffice Hours: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. M-F

Fri., Oct. 26: 9:00 a.m. Preschool, Women in Mission Make Freezer Meals.

Sat., Oct. 27: 9:00 a.m. New Member Class. 3:30 p.m. Worship Team prac-tice. 5:00 p.m. Worship.

Sun., Oct. 28: 8:00 & 10:30 a.m. Wor-ship. 9:10 a.m. Education Hour. 10:30 a.m. 3rd gr. Bible Presentation. 2:00 p.m. Church Basement Ladies “You Smell Barn.” 5:00 p.m. Jr. High Youth Group.

Mon.-Thurs., Oct. 29-Nov. 1: 9:00 a.m. Preschool.

Mon., Oct. 29: 6:30 p.m. Pre-Semi-nary Class.

Tues., Oct. 30: 12:30 p.m. Sewing Group. 6:30 p.m. Project Compassion meeting. 7:00 p.m. NA.

Wed., Oct. 31: 9:00 a.m. CBS Lead-ers. 11:00 a.m. Staff meeting. 6:30 p.m. Adult Bible Class.

Thurs., Nov. 1: 6:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study-Perkins. 9:00 a.m. Community Bible Study. 10:00 a.m. Al-Anon. 5:30 p.m. Women in Mission meeting. 6:30 p.m. Elders’ meeting, Choir practice. ________

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCHWisconsin Synod (WELS)

3156 St.Hwy. 25 SE, Buffalo, MNPastor James Grabitske

763-675-3201Sun.: 8:00 a.m. Worship at Trinity.

9:30 a.m. Worship at St. Paul’s.________BUFFALO EVANGELICAL

FREE CHURCH2051 - 50th St. NE, Buffalo, MN

Corner of Hwy. 25 N & Co. Rd. 113763-682-6846

www.buffalofree.orginfo@buffalofree.org

Greg Braly, Lead PastorBracston Siemens, Youth DirectorSun.: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service.

11:00 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages. Children’s Church (preschool) during Service. Nursery provided through ages 0-3, signing for the deaf on request. Cof-fee fellowship after service.Weekly Events:

Some events are off-site. Please call the church office for more info.

Mon.: 7:30 p.m. Al-AnonTues.: 7:30 p.m. AA, GA.Wed.: 6:30 p.m. Awana.Thurs.: 7:00 p.m. Small Groups. 7:30

p.m. AA, Al-Anon.Fri.: 6:00 a.m. Men’s Small Group.

7:00 p.m. Small Groups. Sun.: 6:00 p.m. Youth Groups.BEFC offers many other activities for

all ages. Please call the church office or visit our website for more information. ________SPIRIT OF JOY LUTHERAN CHURCH

3477 10th St. NE (Co. Rd. 34)(1.5 mi. E. of Target)

Buffalo, MNPastor Pastor Gale Reitan

763-684-1400ourspiritofjoy.com

Join us for a casual and contemporary worship for the whole family. We gather at 9:30 a.m. to celebrate our joyful jour-ney in Christian faith, followed by a time of fellowship. Visit our website for a full calendar of events. God Bless!________

BUFFALO UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP

1174 44th St., Buffalo763-682-4616

Meets as a Discussion Group the second and fourth Wed., Sept. through May, at 7:00 p.m. at the Buffalo Commu-nity (Senior) Center located on Hwy. 25, across the street from the Post Office. Please use the rear entrance. We are handicapped accessible and welcome everyone whatever your race, ethnic or-igin, religious perspective, sexual orien-tation, political philosophy, or economic condition.

For further information call Maria Maki at 320-274-6171. Everyone is welcome. Please see our regularly updated multi-page website: buuf.us.________CHURCH OF ST. FRANCIS XAVIER

Buffalo Catholic CommunityChurch located:

300 1st Avenue NWFaith Center & Parish Offices located:

223 19th St. NW, BuffaloEducation Center & School located:

219 19th St. NW, BuffaloPreschool through Grade 8Whole Family Catechesis

763-684-0075www.stfxb.org

Fr. Nathaniel MeyersTues.: 5:30 p.m. Reconciliation. 6:30

p.m. Mass.Wed.: 9:00 a.m. Mass.Thurs.: 7:00 a.m. Reconciliation. 7:30

a.m. Mass.Fri.: 8:00 a.m. Mass. 4:30 p.m. Rec-

onciliation.Fri.: 7:30 a.m. Reconciliation. 8:00

a.m. Mass.Sat.: 3:30 p.m. Reconciliation. 5:00

p.m. Mass.Sun.: 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. Mass.

________THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST

OF LATTER DAY SAINTSThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter

Day Saints meets every Sunday on Hwy 25 N. in Buffalo at 9:00 a.m. There is a meeting for families that starts at 9:00 a.m. Sunday School at 10:10 a.m. and separate meeting for the women and the men at 11:15 a.m. A nursery is provided.

For more information, call Bishop Doug Elwood at 763-972-2862. Visitors always welcome. ________

BUFFALO SEVENTH-DAYADVENTIST CHURCH

Come and Worship with us!

200 2nd Ave. NEP.O. Box 332, Buffalo, MN 55313

763-682-3582buffalo23.adventistchurchconnect.com

Pastor Devin Locati9:30 Sabbath School Bible Study11:00 Church Service________

FAITH COMMUNITY CHURCHLake Ridge Care Center

Fellowship Hall310 S. Lake Blvd., Buffalo

Pastor Rev. Dr. Charles Dake612-619-7818

wwwjdake@aol.comFaith Community warmly invites you

to worship with us at 9:30-10:15 a.m. each Sun. morning. We are privileged to worship with many of the fine residents of Lake Ridge as well as community members. The service includes great music, many of the classic hymns and Biblical preaching with application to our lives. We would be blessed to have you worship with us!________

INFINITE CHRISTIAN MINISTRIESMeets at 204 - 42-1/2 St.

Buffalo 763-682-6211For prayer and Christian fellowship,

and worship Wed., 7:00.________BUFFALO COMMUNITY

ASSEMBLY OF GOD206 - 2nd Avenue N.E.

Buffalo, MN 55313Rev. Bill Hicks, Sr. PastorCaleb Hicks, Youth Pastor

Jacob Lancaster, Staff PastorChurch Phone: 763-682-4683

Sun.: 9:00 a.m. Sunday School for all ages. 10:00 a.m. Worship Service.

Mon.: 7:00 p.m. Front Line Prayer Time.

Tues.: 3:00 p.m. Ladies’ Prayer.Wed.: 6:00 p.m. Dinner. 7:00 p.m.

Women’s & Men’s Ministries, The EDGE youth ministries, Accepted Girls, & Royal Rangers.

Thurs.: 6:00 a.m. Men’s Bible Study at McDonalds.

Sat.: 8:00 a.m. Hour of Power Prayer. 7:00 p.m. Fan the Flame Prayer. ________

GRACE CHURCH301 1st Ave. NE

Buffalo, MNMeeting at the Discovery Elementary

School in BuffaloPastor Gary Palermo

763-515-3899763-232-1345

Website: www.GraceChurchwc.orgemail: gracewc@aol.com

Sun.: 10:00 a.m. Service. ________LEGACY BAPTIST CHURCH

Meeting at 200 Second Ave. NEBuffalo

763-447-3465Pastor Jamen Wikler

www.legacybaptistchurch.net“...grow in grace, and in the knowledge

of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be glory both now and forever.” II Peter 3:18.

Sunday: 9:00 a.m. Sunday School. 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship. 7:00 p.m. Evening Worship.

Tuesday: 7:00 p.m. Evening Worship. ________BUFFALO CHURCH OF CHRISTMeets at the Community Center

Hwy. 25, BuffaloLarry Smith

763-559-2801We are a non-denominational group of

Christians that meet. ________UNITED FAITH COMMUNITY

United Church of Christ8 South 1st Ave., Buffalo

Office Hours:Tues., 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon;

Wed., 5:00-7:00 p.m.763-682-5171

ufcucc@gmail.comwww.http://ufcucc.wixsite.com/

unitedfaithcommunity“No matter where you are on life’s jour-

ney, you are welcome here.”Coffee and fellowship always follows.

LGBT welcome._____________Cokato_____________

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SERVICESThe Cokato Group of Christian Scien-

tists hold public services the 3rd Sunday of each month at 11 a.m. in the Cokato City Hall, 255 Broadway. All are Wel-come. ________

NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY OF GOD190 Johnson Ave. N., Cokato, MN

Pastor: Alan Jones320-286-2565

Sunday Worship Service 10 a.m._____________Corcoran_____________NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN

CENTER OF MINNESOTA10925 Trail Haven Rd.

Pastor Derek andPatricia van der Merwe

(763) 428-3428Full-Gospel Service, Sunday 10:00

a.m. Children’s Sunday school and Nursery.

Life Enrichment Classes, Wednesday 7:00 p.m. ________

IMMANUEL UNITED METHODISTCHURCH

10025 Co. Rd. 101Corcoran, MN 55340

Church Office: 763-420-2585Web.: www.immanuelumcmn.orgSundays: 9:00 a.m. Sunday School.

10:00 a.m. Worship. ________HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH

19951 Oswald Farm Rd.Corcoran, MN 55340Pastor Brian Lother

763-494-4673 (HOPE)Loc. at Co. Rd. 30 & 116 in Corcoran

At Hope you will find contemporary worship, youth and children’s ministries, nurturing, caring nursery staff, relevant teaching, and people filled with God’s grace and love.

Sun.: 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Cele-bration.

Wed.: Hope Family Night, something for everyone!!! FaithWeaver Friends for kids, Youth Discipleship and Adult Small Groups. Nursery is provided for all to attend. _______

ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLECATHOLIC CHURCH

20000 Co. Rd. 10Corcoran

763-420-2385www.churchofstthomas.org

Pastor: Fr. John GallasSat.: 5:30 p.m. Mass.Sun.: 7:30 & 10:00 a.m. Mass. 9:00

a.m. Confessions.Wed. & Thurs.: 7:30 a.m. Confes-

sions. 8:00 a.m. Mass._____________Delano_____________

DELANO EVANGELICALFREE CHURCH

730 Elm Ave., Delano, Minnesota763-972-2393

Senior Pastor, Peter JohannsenWorship Pastor, John RowlandYouth Pastor, Bruce Droogsma

Chairman, Dave KittokSun.: 10:00 a.m. Worship Celebration,

Children’s Worship. 11:00 a.m. Fellow-ship & various options.

For additional information about any activities contact the church at 763-972-2393. ________

ST. PAUL’S UNITEDCHURCH OF CHRIST (UCC)

201 Buffalo StreetDelano, Mn 55328

Pastor Bridget HaefnerPhone 763-972-6689

We believe God is still speaking to ALL of us, therefore we are “Open and Affirming” and welcome to LGBTQ and ALL God’s people to God’s communion table. Come join our small, inclusive and loving congregation if you believe in advocating justice for all, searching for truth and understanding, and spread-ing God’s incredible Word of grace and love.

Sun.: 9:15 a.m. Worship. (Holy Com-munion 1st Sunday of the month.) 10:15 a.m. Fellowship.________

DELANO UNITEDMETHODIST CHURCH

3310 County Line Rd. SEDelano, MN 55328

Pastor Christina Koppes763-972-3492

Office Hours: Tues.-Thurs., 9:00-1:00Website: www.delanoumc.com

“Open hearts ... Open Minds ... Open Doors ...” Those are the word that Unit-ed Methodists have used to describe how they seek to follow Jesus Christ. Consider the word “open” as an ac-tive verb, and Delano United Method-ist Church as the place where God’s spirit opens hearts, opens minds, and opens doors to new possibilities. All are welcome at Delano United Methodist Church. For more information, please call or visit our website.

Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. ________THE PARISH OF

ST. MAXIMILIAN KOLBEThe Churches of

St. Peter, 217 S. 2nd St.St. Joseph, 401 N. River St.

Parish Office: 204 River St.Delano, MN 55328

763-972-2077www.delanocatholic.com

Father Nathan LaLiberte, PastorRev. Mr. Joseph Kittok, DeaconRev. Mr. Bruce Bowen, Deacon

Sat.: 5:00 p.m. Mass, St. Joseph’s.Sun.: 8:00 & 10:30 a.m. Mass, St.

Peter’s.Mon.: 8:30 a.m. Communion Service,

St. Joseph.Tues.-Thurs.: 8:30 a.m. Daily Mass,

St. Joseph.Fri.: 8:30 a.m. Mass, St. Peter (except

June, July & August at St. Joseph).Holy Days as announced.Reconciliation: Sat.: 4:00 p.m. and

Thurs. 9:00 a.m. at St. Joseph. Tues. 5:00 p.m. at St. Peter.

Eucharistic Adoration: Mon., 5:00 a.m. to Fri. 2:00 p.m. The Adoration Chapel is located in the Parish Office Building, off the rear parking lot, door #3. ________

LIGHT OF CHRISTLUTHERAN CHURCH

3976 County Line RoadDelano, MN 55328

763-972-2400Pastor Bruce Kuenzel

“Welcoming and Serving All Through the Unconditional Love and Light of Christ”lightofchristlutheran.org

Thurs., Oct. 25: 9:00 a.m. Staff Work-shop. 6:00 p.m. Love INC Birthday Min-istry, Sisters of LOC.

Sat., Oct. 27: 9:00 a.m. AA.Sun., Oct. 28: 8:15 & 10:45 a.m. Wor-

ship, New Members Received. 9:30 a.m. Pancake Breakfast, Faith Coffee Talk, IGNITE, Sunday School. 7:00 p.m. “Close Encounters” Prayer Night.

Mon., Oct. 29: 10:00 a.m. Quilting. 6:30 p.m. Financial Peace University. 6:45 p.m. Adult Choir. 7:30 p.m. Al-Anon.

Tues., Oct. 30: 6:30 p.m. Music Direc-tor Search Committee. 7:30 p.m. Praise Team.

Wed., Oct. 31: 11:00 a.m. Staff meet-ing. NO Confirmation, H.S. Fellowship. ________

CHURCH OF ST. MARY OF CZESTOCHOWA1867 95th St. SE

Rural DelanoRev. Joseph-Quoc Vuong, Pastor

www/stboniface-stmary.org952-955-1139

Thurs., Fri. & Sun.: 8:00 a.m. Confes-sion. 8:30 a.m. Mass.

Sat.: Mass at 6:00 p.m._____________Elk River_____________

HOLY TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCHRev. Margaret Quill

1326 Fourth Street NWElk River, MN 55330

763-441-5482Sun.: 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. Service. 9:30

a.m. Sunday School._____________Greenfield_____________

SALEM LUTHERANCHURCH AND SCHOOL

9655 Pioneer Trail (Co. Rd. 123)2 Mi. South of Hanover

on Co. Rd. 123Wisconsin Ev. Lutheran Synod

Pastor Paul SchulerPastor Paul Kuehn

Principal Ryan RandallSalem Office 763-498-7283

Internet - http://www.salemwels.orgFri., Oct. 26: Salem Grandparents’

Day. 7:45 a.m. Chapel & Mission Collec-tion. 8:00 a.m.-12:00 noon & 2:00-3:00 p.m. Book Fair.

Sat., Oct. 27: West Lutheran High School Fall Fest & 40th Anniversary Event.

Sun., Oct. 28: 8:00 a.m. Worship Ser-vice. 9:15 a.m. Family Bible Hour. 10:15 a.m.-12:00 noon Book Fair. 10:30 a.m. Worship Service (Sunday School Sing). 11:30 a.m. Congregational Quarterly Voters’ meeting.

Mon., Oct. 29: 6:00 p.m. Handbells. 7:00 p.m. Senior Choir.

Tues., Oct. 30: 8:00-9:30 a.m. Wom-en’s Bible Study. 6:30 p.m. Board of Ed-ucation/Parents’ Open Forum.

Wed., Oct. 31: Reformation Day. 9:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Wise Penny Work Day. 5:15-6:30 p.m. Public School Cat-echism. 7:00 p.m. Midweek Worship Service.

Thurs., Nov. 1: 6:30 p.m. PTC meet-ing, Bible Information Class. 7:00 p.m. Ladies’ Aid meeting, Technology Com-mittee. ________RIVERWOOD COVENANT CHURCH

“A new contemporary church forthe Rockford Community”

Keith Robinson, Pastor(763) 477-9126

7189 69th Ave. N.Greenfield

www.riverwoodcovenant.orgSun.: 8:30, 9:45 & 11:00 a.m. Service.Wed.: 6:00-8:00 p.m. Elevate Student

Ministries Youth Group meets during school year.

Children’s ministry available at all services._____________

Howard Lake_____________OPEN ARMS COMMUNITY

CHURCHHoward Lake

Minister: Steven Basney320-286-5858

or for info 320-286-5238Meeting above

Howard Lake Public Library615 6th Ave.

Sun.: 10:00 a.m. Everyone is wel-come! ________

HOWARD LAKE CHRISTIANCHURCH

800 - 5th Avenue, Howard LakeRick Messer, Pastor

Matt Wagner, Youth Pastor320-543-3955

www.howardlakechristianchurch.comSundays: 10:00 a.m. Church Service.________ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH

625 12th Ave.Howard Lake, MN 55349

Pastor Paul KochTel. 320-543-2227

www.stjohnshl.orgnancy@stjohnshl.org

Sun., Oct. 28: 9:00 a.m. Reformation Day Worship w/Holy Communion. 10:00 a.m. Coffee Fellowship. 10:30 a.m. Sun-day School. 3:00 p.m. Crossways Bible Study.

Mon., Oct. 29: 11:15 a.m. Meals on Wheels. 7:00 p.m. Crossways Bible Study.

Wed., Oct. 31: 9:00 a.m. Crossways Bible Study. 2:30 p.m. Service at the Lodge. 4:00 p.m. Service at Good Sam Center. NO Choirs or Youth Activities.

Thurs., Nov. 1: 9:00 a.m. Sandwich Prep & Delivery. 7:00 p.m. Crossways Bible Study. ________

BLESSED HOPE CHURCH(Evangelical)

600 - 9th Street, P.O. Box 553Howard Lake, MN 55349

(320) 543-2196Derek Forseth, Pastor

Sun.: 9:00 a.m. Sunday School. 10:00 a.m. Worship Service.

Wed. Prayer Meeting 6:30 p.m. Youth Group 7:30 p.m.

We welcome you! ________FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

OF HOWARD LAKE719 Ninth St.

Howard Lake, MN 55349320-543-2806

www.firstpreshl.orgRev. Jacob Van Pernis

Sundays: 9:30 a.m. Worship. Child care available for infants through 4 years old; Sunday School during Wor-ship for children kindergarten through 6th gr. 10:30 a.m. Fellowship.

Tuesdays: 7:00 p.m. AA meeting.Wednesdays: 5:00 p.m. Youth Activity

Night, K-8 gr. 7:00 p.m. High School & Adult Classes. ________

ST. JAMES LUTHERANCHURCH (LC-MS)1000 7th Avenue

Howard Lake, MN 55349Pastor Mark Loder

Daily Dial A Devotion: 320-543-3535Fri., Oct. 26: 9:00 a.m. Daily Prayer.

Meals on Wheels.Sun., Oct. 28: 8:00 a.m. Worship.

9:15 a.m. SS, Bible Study. 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion. 11:30 a.m. Zander/Goetsch Wedding.

Mon.-Thurs., Oct. 29-Nov. 1: 9:00 a.m. Daily Prayer.

Mon., Oct. 29: 1:00 p.m. Naomi Guild.Wed., Oct. 31: 1:45 p.m. Chapel. 4:30

p.m. Public School Confirmation. 6:30 p.m. Youth Group. 7:00 p.m. Women’s Bible Study. 8:00 p.m. Worship Choir.

Thurs., Nov. 1: 1:30 p.m. Sarah Bible Study._____________

Maple Lake_____________BETHLEHEM UNITEDCHURCH OF CHRIST

400 Co. Rd. 37 E.Maple Lake, MN 55358-0306

Pastor Marc Well Nagel320-963-3118

bethuccml@gmail.com

Sun., Oct. 28: 9:30 a.m. Worship Ser-vice. 10:30 a.m. Fellowship. 10:45 a.m. Sunday School.

Mon., Oct. 29: 12:30-2:00 p.m. Coffee w/Marc at Irish Blessings.

Wed., Oct. 31: 10:00 a.m. Adult Ed-ucation. 3:00 p.m. Trunk or Treat. 6:30 p.m. Choir.

Thurs., Nov. 1: 1:30-3:00 p.m. Coffee w/Marc at Irish Blessings. ________ST. TIMOTHY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH

22 Oak Ave., Maple LakePastor: Fr. John Meyer

Parish School Principal:Dawn Kincs

Sat.: 3:30-4:15 p.m. Confessions. 4:30 p.m. Mass.

Sun.: 8 and 10 a.m. Mass. ________HOLY CROSS LUTHERAN CHURCH

5460 63rd St. NWMaple Lake, MN

Pastor Culynn Curtis763-463-9447

www.holycrossmaplelake.orgVisitors are always welcome!

Join us for worship this summer!Sun.: 8:00 a.m. Traditional Service.

9:15 a.m. Faith Formation Hour. 10:30 am.. Contemporary Service.

Wed.: 6:00 p.m. Worship on Wednes-day (WOW)._____________

Maple Plain_____________FAITH COMMUNITY CHURCH

OF INDEPENDENCE1796 Co. Rd. 90 at U.S. Hwy. 12

IndependenceRev. Ron Wipf, Pastor

Church Ph: 763-479-2461Pastor’s Cell Ph: 612-865-5391

ron.wipf@mchsi.comSun.: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all

ages; 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship.Wed.: 7:00 p.m. Bible Study.Men’s and Women’s Bible study as

announced. ________LYNDALE LUTHERAN CHURCH

8012 County Road 6Maple Plain, Mn 55359Pastor Sheryl Bousu

763-479-1719lyndalelutheran@frontiernet.net

Sun.: 9:30 a.m. Worship. 10:30 a.m. fellowship. ________

VILLAGE EVANGELICALFREE CHURCH

5725 County Rd. 11Maple Plain, MN 55359

763-479-3433www.villagechurch.com

Located 1.5 mi. W. of HennepinCo. Rd. 19 on Co. Rd. 11 OR

2 mi. E. of HennepinCo. Rd. 92 on Co. Rd. 11Sr. Pastor, Rick ShenkPastor of Discipleship

& Connections, Butch NovitskyDirector of Family Discipleship

Janice Van ArnamSun.: 9:00 a.m. Contemporary Wor-

ship Service, Nursery Available. 10:30 a.m. Sunday School for Preschool through Adult, Nursery Available.

Wed.: 6:25 p.m. Awana 3 yr. olds through 6th gr., Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group, Women’s Bible Study.

Home Based Bible Studies meet throughout the week.

Contact Butch Novitsky 763-479-3433 for information._____________

Monticello_____________MONTICELLO COVENANT CHURCH

Pastor Jane SpriggsYouth Pastor, Hannah Haegele

Phone: 763-295-21128585 N. Hwy. 25

Church is located on corner ofHwy. 25 & Co. Rd. 106

Sun.: 10:00 a.m. Service, Nursery Available, Children Sunday School Pre-school through gr. 5.

Tues.: 7:00 p.m. Celebrate RecoveryWed., 6:00 p.m. Gr. 6-8 Confirmation.

7:30 p.m. gr. 9-12 Youth Group. ________RESURRECTION LUTHERAN

CHURCH9300 Jason Ave. NE

Monticello, MN 55362763-295-5511

www.resurrection-mn.comLead Pastor, Jedidiah ScharmerAssociate Pastor, Lee Evenson

Deaconess, Sara ParnellSun.: 8:00 a.m. Traditional Worship

w/Communion. 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. Con-temporary Worship. ________

A GLORIOUS CHURCH300 Riverview Drive

Monticello, MN 55362Pastors: Daniel & Linda Gassler

Church Office 763-295-2499agloriouschurch.org

Sun.: 10:00 a.m. Service, Childcare provided.

Call or check website for mid-week activity updates.

________MONTICELLO-BIG LAKEBRIDGEVIEW CHURCH

2500 Co. Rd. 11Big Lake, MN 55309

763-263-6274Pastor Steve Royalty

www.bridgeviewchurch.orgSun.: 10:00 a.m. Service, Children’s

Services.Wed.: 6:30 p.m. Activities, children

through adult. ________TRINITY EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH

(ELCA)449 W. Broadway, Monticello

763-295-2092Mark Hallonquist, Interim Pastor

Sun.: 9:00 a.m. Worship (Holy Com-munion - 1st & 3rd Sundays). 10:00 a.m. Sunday School. ________

ST. PETER’S EV. LUTHERANCHURCH

Wisconsin Synod (WELS)Third & New Street

Monticello, MNDarren L. Green, Pastor

763-295-5315Sun.: Worship Service 9:00 a.m. Sun-

day School 10:15 a.m. ________FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH - LCMC

12449 Clementa Ave. NWMonticello, MN 55362

763-878-2092Pastor, Paul Nichol

E-mail: faithlutheran@tds.netWebsite: www.lutheran-faith.org

Sundays: 9:00 a.m. Bible Study, Sun-day School. 10:00 a.m. Worship.________

HOPE FREE EVANGELICALCHURCH

513 West 4th StreetMonticello, MN 55362

Pastor Gary Jones763-295-8886

Sun.: 9:00 a.m. Sunday School & Adult Bible Study. 10:00 a.m. Worship Service.

Wed.: 6:20 p.m. AWANA. 6:30 p.m. Youth Bible Study.________CATHOLIC CHURCH OF ST. HENRY

1001 East 7th StreetMonticello, MN 55362

Father Tony VanderLoop763-295-2402

Fax: 763-295-6333Volunteer Hotline: 763-271-3075

Email: sthenry@tds.netwww.sthenrycatholic.com

Daily Mass: Tues., 7:00 p.m.; Wed.-Fri., 8:30 a.m.; Fourth Thurs. at Nursing Home, 9:30 a.m.

Sat. Mass: 5:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m. in Spanish.

Sun. Mass: 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.________ALIVE! LUTHERAN CHURCH, LCMS

Transforming Lives withChrist’s Life!

121 W. Broadway(downtown Monticello)Monticello, MN 55362

763-295-1749www.aliveinmonticello.org

Sunday: 9:00 a.m. Worship. Sunday School & Adult Bible Study to follow.

Monday: 6:00 p.m. Worship.Holy Communion is celebrated on the

first & third Sundays and Mondays of each month. ________

FAITH FAMILY LIFE CENTER530 Cedar St., Monticello

612-532-8194Pastor Mark Lillo

763-314-0960www.FFLCenter.org

We are a new upcoming place for your family and friends. We’re growing in God’s word, faith and love for victori-ous daily living.

Sun.: 10:00 a.m. Worship.Wed.: 7:00 p.m. Worship._____________

Montrose_____________MONTROSE UNITED

METHODIST CHURCH230 Center Ave. S

(Next to Community Center)Montrose, MN 55363

Rev. Paul Baker, Pastor763-675-3571

Email: montroseumc@hotmail.com www.montroseunitedmethodist.org

A place where friends and faith go hand in hand, neighbor helping neigh-bor,growing in Christ’s love for the com-mon good of all.

Sun.: 9:30 a.m. Coffee & Fellowship. 9:30-10:20 a.m. Sunday School. 10:30 a.m. Worship Service. (1st Sunday-Holy Communion Service; 2nd Sunday-Tra-ditional Worship Service; 3rd Sun-day-Blended Worship Service; 4th Sun-day-Contemporary Sunday). ________

ST. PAUL’S LUTHERAN CHURCHWisconsin Synod (WELS)

310 Buffalo Ave. S.Montrose, Minnesota

Pastor James Grabitske763-675-3201

Sun.: 8:00 a.m. Worship at Trinity. 9:30 a.m. Worship at St. Paul’s.________

HOUSE OF GRACELUTHERAN CHURCH

Pastor Kimberly Buffie612-532-3654

371 Center Ave., MontroseSundays: 5:00 p.m. Join us for Gath-

ering at Grace Place._____________Rockford_____________

CROSS LUTHERAN CHURCHA WELS Church

6001 Main Street, Rockford763-477-5981

email: office@crosslutheranwels.orgWebsite: www.crosslutheranwels.org

Pastor Michael Barlow763-477-5292

Cell: 763-276-8750pastor@crosslutheranwells.org

Sat., Oct. 27: Men of His Word Confer-ence at Rochester. 9:00 a.m. Women’s Breakfast Bible Study. 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. West Fall Festival.

Sun., Oct. 28: 9:00 a.m. Mission & Ministry Sunday. 10:15 a.m. Sunday School, Oct. Congregational meeting.

Mon., Oct. 29: 9:30 a.m. Morning Bible Study. 4:30 p.m. Catechism Class. 7:00 p.m. Banner Committee.

Tues., Oct. 30: 7:00 p.m. Handbell practice.

Wed., Oct. 31: 7:00 p.m. Worship, Lord’s Supper. 8:00 p.m. Choir practice. ________OUR FATHER’S LUTHERAN CHURCH

3903 Gilbert Ave. S.E., Rockford, MN 55373Pastor Jon RhodesPh. 763-477-6300

www.ourfatherschurch.orgEmail: office@ourfatherschurch.org

Sun.: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service. Wed.: 7:00 p.m. Worship.Visit our website for more information.

________UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH6301 Maple Street, Rockford, MN

Pastor Richard Newswanger763-477-6620

We welcome you to our worship ser-vice, a traditional service with a touch of contemporary.

Worship Service: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School Classes, 3 yrs.-Adult. 10:30 a.m. Worship Service. Communion is served 1st Sunday of each month, all believ-ers are welcome to partake. Childcare is provided during the worship service, infant through kindergarten. ________

ROCKFORD BAPTIST CHURCH8800 Elm St., Rockford, MN 55373

Roger Louks, PastorChurch: 763-477-5120

Parsonage: 763-477-6696Sun. Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday

School for all ages, all year around. 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service. 6:00 p.m. Evening Service. Nursery pro-vided for all above services. ________

ROCKFORD LAESTADIANLUTHERAN CHURCH741 Ibarra Avenue NE

St. Michael, MNLocated 6-1/2 mi. E. of Buffalo onCounty Rd. 34 at County Rd. 120

Jouko Haapsaari, Pastor763-291-5818

Email: jhaapsaari@rllchurch.orgwww.rllchurch.org

Schedule Sept.-May:Sun.: 9:15 Sunday School. 10:30 a.m.

Morning Service. 6:00 p.m. Evening Service.

Wed.: 7:00 p.m. Bible Class._____________Rogers_____________

NEW JOY CHURCH12825 Tucker Road

P.O. Box 518Pastor Brian Sinclair

Associate Pastor Nathan HerculaPhone: 763-428-4453

www.newjoyrogers.orgSun.: 9:30 a.m. Worship Service.

11:00 a.m. Sunday School for all ages.Wed.: 6:30 p.m. Awana (ages 3-gr. 6),

Women’s Bible Study. 7:00 p.m. Upper-Deck Youth Group (gr. 7-12).

For more info please call or go to our website. ________

JESUS PEOPLE CHURCH10925 Trail Haven Rd.

Rogers, MN 55374Sr. Pastor, Dennis Worre

763-428-3428e-mail: info@jesuspeoplechurch.org

Sat.: 5 p.m. Worship.Sun.: 10:30 a.m. Worship.Wed.: 6:30 p.m. Dinner, 7 p.m. Youth,

7:30 p.m. Classes (1 hr.)_____________St. Michael_____________

CONNECT CHURCH3989 MacIver Avenue NE

P.O. Box 507St. Michael, MN 55376

(Located just S. of Hwy 241at MacIver Ave. NE)

763-497-2977www.connectchurchmn.com

Sun.: 10:00 a.m. Worship Service.Wed.: 6:30-7:45 p.m. Family Night,

children 5th-6th gr., Youth 6th-12th gr.________LAND OF PROMISE CHURCH

N. side of Beebe Lake.Between Buffalo & St. Michael

geraldernst007@aol.comWedding Officiant & Chaplin

Pastor Gerry Ernst763-639-6849

We are a non-denominational church, more info on the web siteSun.: 10:00 a.m. Coffee, Fellowship,

Prayer. 10:30 a.m. Worship Service.________NORTHWEST BIBLE CHURCH

11800 Town Center Dr., NESt. Michael, MN

763-416-7700Pointing People to God

with the Wordwww.northwestbiblechurch.org

Sun.: 9:00-10:00 a.m. Adult & Chil-dren’s Sunday School. 10:00 a.m. Cor-porate Worship Service.________

ALLELUIA! LUTHERAN CHURCHMeeting at the

Historic Church of St. Michael 19 Main Street N., St. Michael

763-497-5816Pastor Jacqui Thone

office@alleluialutheranchurch.orgwww.alleluialutheranchurch.org

Sun.: 10:00 a.m. Worship.All are welcome!_____________Silver Creek_____________SILVER CREEK COMMUNITY

CHURCH4282 114th St. NW

Maple Lake, MN 55358(Co. Rds 8 & 143 in Silver Creek)

320-963-3957www.silvercreekcommunitychurch.org

Pastor: Luke BaehrSun.: 9:00 a.m. Worship. 10:00 a.m.

Fellowship. 10:30 a.m. Sunday School. ________IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH

(LCMS)11390 Elliot Ave. NW

Maple Lake, MN 55358(Loc. in Silver Creek, 1 block S. of

Co. Rd. 8 on Co. Rd. 143)Pastor Norm Hanan,

Vacancy PastorPastor’s cell: 320-309-5904

Ilclcms216@gmail.comSun.: 9:00 a.m. Worship Service. 10:15

a.m. Sunday School & Bible Study._____________Waverly_____________

ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCHFr. Kenneth O’Hotto

Waverly, MNDaily Mass: 8:00 a.m. M-T-W-FThurs. Mass: 5:30 p.m.Reconciliation: Thurs. 5:00 p.m., Sat.

3:30 p.m.Weekend Masses: Sat. 5:00 p.m. Sun.

8:00 & 10:30 a.m.________

LIVING WATERS CHRISTIANFELLOWSHIP

312 Pacific Ave. (Hwy. 12)P.O. Box 526, Waverly, MN 55390

Rev. Joel SwedbergSun.: 9:00 a.m. Worship. 10:30 a.m.

Coffee Fellowship. 10:45 a.m. Sunday School & Adult Bible Study.

Church organizations: Sunday School, Our Father’s Promise, Alpha, prayer counseling, various bible studies and fellowships. For more information contact Pastor Joel Swedberg, 763-595-1045 or Sandy Fleischman, sandyf@ lwcfmn.org.

_____________NCR/Grace_____________

NORTH CROW RIVER LUTHERAN45 Quinnell Ave. SWCokato, MN 55321

320-286-2354Interim Pastor, Eileen Mehl

mfnelson@ll.netGRACE LUTHERAN

Location: 17225 30th St. NWSouth Haven, MN

Office: 45 Quinnell Ave. SWCokato, MN 55321

320-286-2354Interim Pastor, Eileen Mehl

mfnelson@ll.netSunday: 9:00 a.m. Worship at Grace.

10:15 a.m. Sunday School at Grace. 10:30 a.m. Worship at North Crow River.

Note: Deadline for next week’s Church News items is Noon on Tuesday. Please have them to our office by that time to ensure publication

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Blake Bundrock, 21Blake Michael Bundrock,

21, of Howard Lake, passed away on Friday, October 19, at Abbott-Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis.

He was born on April 5, 1997 in Fridley, Minnesota.

Blake was employed in the construction trades. He had a passion for rap music! He wrote and performed his own original songs. Blake had many friends and fami-ly that will dearly miss him!

Blake is survived by: his parents, Heather and Dean Bartosch of Howard Lake; and Aaron Ketcher of Wa-verly; a brother, Noah; and by sisters, Miley and Am-ber Anderson, Grace and Clara Bartosch; grandpar-ents, Gerald and JoAnn Bundrock; Greg and Vicky Thaemert, Steve and Pam Ketcher, and Robert and Paulette Bartosch; special friend, Jessinya Zazaleta; and by many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by: his great-grandparents: Emery and Norma Leaf, My-ron and Arlene Bundrock; great-uncles; Perry Leaf and David Peterson; great-

aunt, Kathy Bundrock; and by his friends, Jack and Travis.

A Memorial Service for Blake Michael Bundrock was held on Wednesday, October 24, at 11 a.m. at the Buffalo Evangelical Cov-enant Church in Buffalo. Pastor Reid Gilbert offici-ated.

A visitation was held on Wednesday, October 24, from 9 a.m. until time of ser-vices at the church.

The Chilson Funeral Home in Winsted is serving the family.

Blake Bundrock

Joshua Ernst, 25Joshua Arthur Ernst, 25,

of San Marcos, Texas and formerly of Buffalo, passed away Saturday, October 6.

He was born on August 27, 1993 in St. Louis Park, the son of Beth Schmeling and Jodi Ernst.

Josh put his faith in Jesus Christ as his Lord and Sav-ior when he was five years old and was baptized on July 28, 2002.

Josh attended Buffalo High School, Montgom-ery High School, and Sam Houston State University.

Josh loved being with family and friends. He enjoyed riding his motor-cycle, dirt biking with his brothers, having bonfires, growing cacti and avocado plants, and making other people happy.

Josh was a manager at Pizza Hut in Seguin, Texas and was loved by his em-ployees for his dedication and hard work.

Survivors include: his parents, Kevin and Beth Schmeling and Jodi and Mari Ernst; siblings, Jessi (Nicole) Ernst, Jori (Court-ney) Ernst, Aaron Blake, Manda (Nick) Erickson, Tiffany Schmeling, Jesse Schmeling, Micah (Alayna) Blake, Christopher John-son, Bruno Pereira, and Jenna Ernst (Amir Ghomi); aunts, uncles, cousins, niec-es, nephews, and other rel-atives; as well as his loving soulmate, Beverly.

Preceded in death by: grandparents, Milt and Doris Ernst, Tom and Kay Coleman; and by an uncle, David Coleman.

A Memorial service for

Joshua Ernst will be held on Saturday, November 3 at 11 a.m. at Albion Evangeli-cal Free Church, 11480 5th St NW, Cokato.

A visitation will be held on Friday, November 2 from 4 to 8 p.m. with a prayer service at 7 p.m. at the Peterson Chapel, 119 Central Ave, Buffalo. Fur-ther visitation will be held at Albion Evangelical Free Church on Saturday, No-vember 3 one hour prior to service.

The Peterson Chapel in Buffalo is serving the fam-ily.

Joshua Ernst

October 25, 2018 Journal-Press, Buffalo, MN 7A

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At a “Meet the Candidates” forum on Monday, October 22, four of the eight Montrose City Council candidates answered questions of voters. Participating in the forum were, left to right: Tom Marszalek, Kirby Moynagh, Bru Ploog, and Sam Solarz. (Photo by Doug Voerding)

Elmer Kuseske, 95Elmer Lawrence Kuseske

died in Buffalo, on Oct. 20, at the age of 95.

He was born on Jan. 19, 1923 on a farm near Kim-ball, the last of 11 children born to immigrants Adam and Mary (Dinkfelt) Kus-eske. After moving to an-other farm north of Kimball his first to eighth grade ed-ucation happened in a one-room schoolhouse. Many years later he earned his GED.

On May 27, 1944 he mar-ried Frances Mildred Dam-mann and for four years they rented a farm near Kimball after which they owned a small general store in Sedan, Minn. from 1948-52.

For two and a half years he commuted to St. Cloud to work in a factory while Frances ran the store and raised two boys. Tom, their first son was born in St. Cloud in ’46 and Mike was born in Glenwood in ’50. They lived in a rented home near Kimball during the spring and summer of ’52 before they moved to Aus-tin, where Elmer worked as a Federal Government Meat Inspector at the Hor-mel Plant.

They moved to Milwau-kee in ’69 where for two years he inspected small meat packing facilities. In ’71 they moved to Buffalo where he did the same.

Where ever they lived they were very involved in their congregation serving in many roles and activi-ties. Church was very im-portant to them. Gardening and fishing were favorite activities for both Elmer and Frances and, of course,

keeping up with grandchil-dren’s activities.

Elmer was preceded in death by: his parents; and siblings, Amelia, Bertha, Helen, Martha, Minnie, Wil-liam, Edward, Ervin, Reyn-old, and Loretta.

He is survived by: his wife, Frances; and sons, Thomas (Cherice) of Mora, and Michael (Judy) of Royal Palm Beach, Flo.; seven grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and countless nieces and neph-ews.

He is now in the bass sec-tion of the Great Heavenly Choir praising Jesus his Lord and Savior.

Funeral services for El-mer Kuseske were held Wednesday, October 24, at 11 a.m. with visitation one-hour prior, at St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church, 302 2nd St NE, Buffalo. Interment followed at Lakeview Cem-etery in Buffalo.

Serving the family is The Peterson Chapel in Buffalo.

In lieu of flowers, memo-rials are preferred to The Lutheran Hour.

Elmer Kuseske

Doreen Master, 82Doreen Janet Master, 82,

passed away October 11. She was preceded in

death by: her daughter, Lori D. Burlingame; and many other loved ones. Survived by: her daughters, Lynn Ga-lonski, Leanne Klein (Jeff), and Lisa Potter (Tony); eight grandchildren, Kristi Burlingame, Tim Burlin-game (Amanda), Chelsey Arrowsmith (Matt), Nick Klein (Rachel), Cassie Ga-lonski, Mitch Klein (Rose), Jesse Galonski, and AJ Pot-ter; 10 great-grandchildren; sister, Dyanne J. Olson; and many nieces and nephews.

She was loved and will be greatly missed. Memorial Service will be held at the Peterson Chapel, 119 Cen-tral Avenue, Buffalo, on Thursday, November 1, at 7

p.m. with visitation one-hour prior.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Peterson Chapel.

Doreen Master

L. Joyce Posthumus, 87L. Joyce Posthumus, born

March 23, 1931, died on Oc-tober 16, in Kansas City, MO., as a result of a fall. She and her husband were traveling to their winter home in South Texas. Her greatest joy in life was her family.

Her husband, Allen, and both her sons, Dirk and Dan, were at her side when life support was removed.

Joyce grew up in Red-wood Falls. She was the daughter of Roland and Libby Overmeyer. She met and married Allen in 1952 when they both attended St. Cloud State.

Joyce is survived by: her husband, Allen; her sons, Dirk (Jean) and Dan (Cheryl); her grandchil-dren, Anna (Matthew), Steven, and Laura (Paul), Kelly, and Kristin; and her great-grandchildren, Felic-

ity, Lorelei, and Sam.Celebration of Life will

be 11 a.m. Monday, October 29, at Buffalo United Meth-odist Church, Buffalo. Visi-tation same site 5 to 8 p.m. October 28. In lieu of flow-ers donations requested to American Diabetes Associ-ation.

L. Joyce Posthumus

Continued from Page 1Montrose?

Sam Solarz: “A lack of communication. You want to be heard. I think that is lacking. We need a cohesive unit with the city council and the citizens.”

Bru Ploog: “There are financial issues, and the Capital Improvement Plan needs to be reworked. We need to look at the needs of the water treatment plant, police, and other costs,”

Kirby Moynagh: “A lot needs to be done to improve working together as a team. Now it’s city council versus citizens, city council versus city staff, city staff versus citizens. Team work would be better for everyone as a whole.

Tom Marszalek: “Mon-trose is growing. Commu-nication is important, and we need to start talking to each other. I would be that ear and voice for those that don’t get involved in meet-

ings.”How would you handle

the complaining on social media?

Marszalek: “Face-to-face contact is the best way. Peo-ple who use the open-ended attack mode don’t realize the impact. Listen, listen, listen. I would take time to be respectful and listen.”

Solarz: “I too would pro-mote face-to-face contact. To bring the community together we need to have open dialogue, face-to-face dialogue.”

Ploog: “Social media is the number one place to get information. A coun-cilmember needs to use good judgment and use so-cial media responsibly.”

Moynagh: “Social media is an easy way to answer questions. The first step is to give a nice response. If complaining continues, then I would do a face-to-face.”

If elected, what one item

Montrose Forum

would you do in the first 30 days?

Moynagh: “I have no grand agenda, no personal reason to serve on the coun-cil. I would get to know the other councilmembers bet-ter, to bring us all together to make a team.”

Marszalek: “I would call for a complete audit of fi-nances and bring out the ar-eas we need to focus on and keep transparency. We owe residents that every dollar is spent wisely.”

Solarz: “I would sit down with city staff and see where they stand. A city is only as good as its city staff. When they re treated right, the city will hum.”

Ploog: I would want a workshop for the city coun-cil to formulate a game plan and set common goals. We could figure out the prob-lems and work together to achieve solutions.”

How would you reduce costs and lower taxes?

Moynagh: “To lower tax-es, more homes need to be built, and more businesses need to be brought in. That would lower what the indi-vidual pays. We need to do

expansion at a sustainable rate.”

Marszalek: “There is a desperate need for light manufacturing. We need to look at the costs for a city assessor. We need a second look at saving money and not spending more than we need to. The city needs to tighten its belt.”

Solarz: “We need more rooftops. I’ve seen growth in my neighborhood, but that needs to go further. More people will lower the burden.”

Ploog: “There is no real open business space, and land along Highway 12 is expensive. We need to bring in more business. We also need to look at the bud-get with a fine-tooth comb. For example, we’re spend-ing $800 a month to allow electronic bill paying.”

What will you do about the high cost of water and sewer?

Marszalek: “The city is not supposed to make mon-ey in those accounts. A fo-rensic audit would show what it costs to the city to provide water. We need to see what makes up the num-

bers to get a handle on it.”Solarz: “There has to be

a way to cut. The rates are pretty high for a small city. We need to look at that line-by-line and try to reduce where we can.”

Ploog: “I have said that not everyone is going to like what I think. Our wa-ter rates are not that high. They are cheaper than Del-ano’s and similar to Dassel and Cokato. The taxes on the bill are mandated. We do need to work with Wa-verly who uses our treat-ment plant.”

Moynagh: “I agree with you all. We need to find a way for not having it go up. If it’s a big concern, then we should look into it. We may have to tell people we can’t change the costs.”

How would you address the aging infrastructure without a tax burden?

Moynagh: “We need to look at the budget and cut spending to find money for the infrastructure. We need to find the money first, and go to the citizens last.”

Marszalek: “We need to save money, but not pay for a survey of the problems.

We need proper preventa-tive maintenance to drag out time for replacement. We need to keep a close eye on maintenance.”

Solarz: “We need to go through the budget and tighten the belt. We need to cut costs to upgrade the infrastructure.”

Ploog: “We need to rework the Capital Improvement Plan. Previous councils did not see the problems and pushed them off. We need to plan for this with small increments.”

What do you think of the recent council increase in pay?

Moynagh: “I would not have been for it. I don’t have to be paid for this. People should be rewarded for doing a good job. Maybe the salary should be per meeting up to a max.”

Marszalek: “I am against. It’s a slam dunk, no debate, no conversation. This is a volunteer position.”

Solarz: “I am against, and I would donate it back.”

Ploog: “I am doing this for a love for the city, not for money. If elected, I would vote to rescind it.”

Continued from Page 3tive” is WAY OFF BASE! It is no wonder that people keep asking about the $33 million bond issue of 2014. Further in the newsletter, it states that “The school board takes advantage of every opportunity to save the district money.” Does that include common sense ideas—like banning cell phones in class that would cost little to nothing and

has been shown to actually improve academics! (see France and England ex-periences). There are also some statistics linking teen smartphone use with social/mental health issues. Scott Thielman refused to even put it on the agenda for dis-cussion!

By the way, has the dis-trict shared any informa-tion with the public on their “strategic plan?” And exactly where can I find information on the refer-enced “community-wide survey?”

Further, in response to a question, “What if the elec-tion fails? Will you go out again?” the reply said that the district will “need” to call another election since we will not have adequate revenue to meet the dis-trict’s expenses.” WAIT a minute. Isn’t the “8% fund balance” the district’s own policy anyway? As I under-stand it, the new operating

levy will INCREASE ex-penses, right? I would think that the logical course of action would be to scale back the levy amount SIG-NIFICANTLY (next elec-tion) and be much more de-finitive on EXACTLY what the money will be used for!

Dave Wilson’s comment that the (proposed Middle School) “modified block schedule that will allow us to personalize and in-dividualize education and improve student perfor-mance.” I would argue that there are NO GUARAN-TEES that there would be improved student perfor-mance! Farther down, he makes the comment that “The real loser was our students.” How exactly can that be measured, as the high school is supposedly ranked in the upper 25% already? By the way, most Minnesota high schools also have college cred-it-earning opportunities! He also makes the comment that, “That increase would still put the total per stu-dent spending of District 877 below the state aver-age.” Note that his spend-ing comparison statistics virtually DISREGARDS the $33 million in 2014 we had to pay! So basically, we paid for athletic fields etc. instead of teacher salaries/academics, right?

Just below the JP article on the levy referendum is a piece on “District 877 ref-erendum information ses-sions” The first sentence states, “Any families with children enrolled in the BHS School District are urged to do their homework and get informed about this year’s Operating Referen-dum!” WOW!

How about this sentence, “Any TAXPAYER is urged to do their homework and get informed about this year’s Operating Referen-dum!”… See the difference there?

IF the levy were for giving teachers a salary increase based on merit, I would urge voting yes—as they are the unsung heroes of edu-cation.

Mel Moench Buffalo

To The EditorIn response to the letter

in last week’s Journal-Press stating that people should vote for Democrats due to health care being the most important issue, the reply must be made that, indeed, the single-most important issue for all of our society is the LIFE issue. And with

that acknowledgment, one must vote for Republicans across the board, simply owing to the Democrat party’s unequivocal com-mitment to continue de-stroying human life through abortion.

While argument is of-fered that pro-life voters are likely to be single-issue voters, one must realize that even if this were true, LIFE is the most import-ant single issue each of us can ever be in favor of. Af-ter all, if you were aborted before birth, you wouldn’t ever have to worry about your health care, your free speech rights, your gun con-trol rights, taxes to be paid, or the way taxes are spent by governmental units.

On Nov. 6th, vote for Re-publican candidates, the ones who support the pro-life issues facing all of us, including those of an ad-vanced age. One thing is for sure: The Democrat party is not pro-life, and that is a fact we all face when we goto the polls. Remember to choose wisely, for in-deed, elections do have consequences - even life and death consequences for us and for our society as a whole.

Doug Nevinski Buffalo, Minn.

To The EditorHere is how the tariff

and trade wars have hurt Minnesota. A bushel of soy-beans goes for $7.00 per, depending on the elevators. The normal price was at about $12.00, a loss of $5.00 and at 50 bushels per acre is a “LOSS” of $250. The re-tired farmer gets less rent, ask the farm equipment dealer why sales are so poor, and there have been record numbers of auction sales. There is less money for schools and the county will tax your land even if you or the renter is getting less income.

There are signs for Rep. Emmer in farm country, and yet Emmer and the GOP are responsible for this mess. A vote for Emmer is asking for more of the same.

Roger RimpyAlbion Township

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Continued from Page 4and widely known Chris is in the district she now rep-resents.

At the time, she had served as Senator Bruce Anderson’s treasurer for two decades. Chris has been one that I turned to often when it came to coun-ty issues and helping con-stituents because she was always responsive and got results.

As Chair of the Board, she was a steady, reasonable, diplomatic voice and she listened attentively to all sides. She is exactly what we need in politics in these turbulent troubling times; a steady hand at the wheel of government.

I do have concerns about her opponent and his mo-tives for running against Chris. I have been made aware that a corporate in-terest was seeking out a candidate to unseat Chris so they could flip the board and receive a favorable outcome with the county board.

This is exactly the kind of dirty politics I believe no one wants in Wright County. I am offering my full support to Chris Husom and will be voting for her. Please join me.

RepresentativeMarion O’Neill

House District 29B

RussekendorsesKaczmarek

I have known Mike Kaczmarek his whole life,

and all the while he has been a deputy in Wright County. He will make a good Sheriff. Conservative, passionate, willing to listen to his staff and the public. Please join me and vote for Mike Kaczmarek on Nov. 6th.

Retired CommissionerJack Russek

Delano

WellnitzendorsesKaczmarek

I am a retired State Trooper who worked for Wright Co from 1988 to 1996. I got to know Mike while working for the county and again while working for the Patrol.

Mike has the greatest re-call ability that I have ever seen. If Mike ever met you, he would remember your name as well as the reason you first talked. It’s rare to find that quality in people, and, it allows you to feel “you matter.”

Mike spent his career on the road - getting to know the people he worked for.

A true leader doesn’t need a title in front of his name. Having people will-ing to follow you because of who you are and what you stand for does.

After my 33-year career in law enforcement, I am hap-py to support Mike as our next Wright County Sheriff.

JD Wellnitz St Michael

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Hanover Council acceptsenvironmental assessment for Hanover Cove development

By Doug VoerdingAn Environmental

Impact Statement (EIS) will not be required for the new Hanover Cove development after the Hanover City Council on Tuesday, October 16, accepted the findings of the Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW).

By accepting the EAW, the council is not requiring the more detailed EIS.

The development is on the east side of River Road NE and south of 8th Street NE, the former Duininck gravel pit.

The EAW was required because the development will have more than 100 unattached units. Areas examined for the EAW included soils and land forms, water resources, site contamination and hazardous materials, fish and wildlife, plant commu-nities, historic properties, noise, and traffic.

The EAW found that the project “does not have the potential for significant environmental effects” and that an EIS is not required.

The council was most con-cerned about the increase in traffic, not only on city streets, but on County Road 19 in both Hennepin and Wright Counties. The coun-cil believes the increase of 2700 trips per day generat-ed by the new development will add to the existing strain on the County Road 19 intersections.

The developer Paxmar has not yet submitted a pre-liminary plat, but Paxmar representatives said they are still planning 286 units and that the street design in the concept plan will remain virtually the same.

The Paxmar representa-tives said that details are changing, but not the origi-nal concept.

I n r e s p o n s e , Councilmember Jim Zajicek said, “This will have a large impact on our smaller community.”

Said Councilmember Ken Warpula, “Of all of the peo-ple I’ve talked to, all of the people I represent, not one is in favor of this develop-ment.”

The preliminary plat is expected to be con-sidered by the Planning Commission net month.

Fire DepartmentThe city and the fire

department has been reviewing the Standard Operating Guidelines of the

fire department for several months.

The most visible change is the method that will be used to appoint the fire department officers includ-ing Chief 1, Chief 2, four captains, and two lieuten-ants.

Other than Chief 1, the officers had been chosen through voting by the fire department members. That process has opened the city to possible complaints of discrimination.

Under the new system, fire fighters will apply for the positions, will be eval-uated and selected by the membership, and then rec-ommended to the council. The council will interview the top candidates before making the appointments.

The council will take on the responsibility of appointing and will use the feedback from the depart-ment members in making their decision.

Storm Water FeesWhen storm water fees

were adopted in 2009, a complicated system was used to determine how each property would be assessed.

A recent audit of the storm water fee showed many discrepancies in the collection of the annual fee. Nearly 100 properties were either assessed too much or too little.

The results of the audit show that the city under collected $3600 for the storm water fund.

The council decided to correct the assessments for the properties by January 1 and not either refund or col-lect on the discrepancies. The council determined that refunding or collecting would be too time-consum-ing and too costly.

Other ActionIn other action, the coun-

cil- transferred the control

of individual sewage treat-ment systems to Hennepin and Wright Counties.

- discussed the construc-tion of a columbarium for cremains in the city cem-etery. A local contractor has donated materials and labor for a base for the columbarium.

- discussed, but took no action, on downtown street parking.

- agreed to a change in provider for city employee insurance.

News from the ...Hanover City Council

On Tuesday, October 23, two of the three candidates for Buffalo City Council and the one candidate for mayor answered questions at a candidate forum at Buffalo City Center. Above are, from left, council incumbent Scott Enter, mayor incumbent Teri Lachermeier, and council challenger Jamison Wakefield. Incumbent Eric Anderson was unable to attend. (Photo by Doug Voerding)

Continued from Page 1All this, for people to

move here. There is a laid-back feel. The two lakes are also an attraction.”

Scott Enter: “There are many opportunities in town that we need to promote. We are very blessed, and people should check out things at home. We are attracting industry with great opportunities.”

Teri Lachermeier: “We are close to transportation, and our unique setting has a small-town feel. We have great quality of life with a golf course, first-rate schools, many business-es, and a downtown with unique little stores. We need to market our assets.”

If you are elected, you have one voice, one vote. How are you going to best use it? What background and experiences do you have that will help you make good decisions for the city?

Enter: “In a business, you have to listen to employees, trust them, and let them do their jobs. The owner steers the ship. As a coun-cil, we rarely disagree, and when we do have opinions, we agree to disagree. We listen to people.”

Lachermeier: “My voice is represented by the pub-lic. We listen to the pub-lic, find out their needs, and make sure we’re meet-ing those needs. I always have an open door to share ideas, I want people to be involved. It is really every-one who elected us who is the voice.”

Wakefield: “While going through the city, door-knocking, I don’t hear the same things. Everyone has a different opinion which is a challenge and an opportunity. While working

with everyone else, we have to balance and prioritize. That balancing needs and wants helps to make diffi-cult decisions.”

What is your vision of Buffalo? First, answer as you envision the communi-ty in ten years and then in 25 years.

Lachermeier: “We need to let people know what we have. We need to share our quality of life, show our quality of life. We have the best quality of life for a city of our size. We are bringing unique features and hous-ing opportunities. In ten years, we need to educate and bring things to Buffalo. In 25 years, it’s what the community wants.”

Wakefield: “Ten years. Time flies by. With business growth and more and more technology, we have huge opportunity in the short term. We will have respon-sible housing growth. In 25 years, we need a strate-gy to reduce debt, control the layout in cash, and not depend on bonding.”

Enter: “Ten years goes by in a blink of an eye. We need to be adaptive to changing situations. So many things are going on. We have refinanced bonds with a savings of over $10 million over that time.”

What are the driving rea-sons you have been moti-vated to run for a seat on the Buffalo City Council?

Wakefield: “I live here, and I like the community. I have been active in various groups and have seen a lot of change. I want to serve the city in a meaningful way, and choice is a great thing to have for voters.”

Enter: “We have an aging administration, and we will need leadership during that change. It took me two or three years to learn about the functions of the city. I have great admira-tion for staff.”

Lachermeier: “I have a passion for people. Passion for this place, and passion for the public. I have been building on my leadership skills while learning about this community. I believe in a balanced leadership and letting city staff do their work.”

If you are elected, do you have any specific goals and strategies?

Enter: Buffalo is grow-ing, and we can’t control

Buffalo Forum

Conductor Ernesto Estigarribia, will be hold-ing a Conductor’s Chat at 3 p.m. before the show-case. See the front page for more concert details. (Photo courtesy of BCO).

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Community Bingo at Rogers Senior Center November 5

Join in the fun on Monday, November 5, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Rogers Senior Center on Main St. in Rogers for Bingo.

Cards are $.25 per card per game with a limit of six cards per game. Many different games are played with cash prizes of $5.00 per

game and $10.00 for the final cover-all. Refreshments will be served. This is a fundraiser for the Seniors of Rogers, played every other month. Bring your friends and neighbors for a few hours of fun and get acquainted with other seniors in the area.

growth. We want a small town, but we can’t keep people from coming here. Change is not something to be afraid of. We need con-trolled growth and not trip over our own heels.”

Lachermeier: “We need to think about growth stra-tegically, and open people’s eyes to what’s possible. We’re willing to listen to what people want in our community. And we need to continue to market the city.”

Wakefield: “We need responsible growth. We are seeing activity in housing with developers having dif-ferent concepts that cater to a wide variety of homes for people at different stag-es in their lives. Downtown development needs to be done prudently.

Each candidate gave a closing statement.

Enter: “Serving on the council for eight years. I have learned a lot, a lot from the staff. If we do not

dictate, great work gets done. Our staff is hand down number one. In the upcoming transitions, we need to look for the right people for these positions. I want to help the future.”

Lachermeier: “I am hon-ored to serve as mayor and have great respect for the staff and the city boards and commissions. I listen, I watch, I learn. I want to do this as long as you voters let me.”

Wakefield: “Running for

office has been a learning experience. We are a for-tunate community. Buffalo is a small community that lends itself to familiarity. Sitting on the Planning Commission, I have been learning about all of the city ordinances. Buffalo is a great town with good peo-ple and lots of opportuni-ty.”

The Buffalo Meet the Candidates Forum is avail-able for viewing on Buffalo Channel 180.

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Our Minneapolis hubis looking for a

TRUCK DRIVER

US Mail to Hanover. Split shift, 2+ days/week., 4 hours/day, $25.89/hour. Smoke & drug free environ-ment. Over 21, DOT card, clean driving record & background. Re-tirees welcome. Ideal candidate would live in Hanover area.

763-753-1335

DIESEL TECHNICIAN

Hoglund Bus Company is hir-ing for a FT diesel technician at our Monticello bus dealer-ship. Will complete assigned repairs on various diesel vehi-cles including school buses, commercial buses, and medi-um duty trucks. Min. 2 years of experience repairing diesel vehicles. Navistar & Cummins certifications desired. Must have CDL w/ passenger endorsement or obtain upon hire. Hours are M-TH, 1:30 pm – 12:00 am. We offer compet-itive wages, a comprehensive benefit package, and positive work environment.

Apply at:www.hoglundbus.com

/employmentEEO

Marksman Metals Co. Inc.Welders

MIG / TIG experienced needed for light gauge, close tolerance sheet metal (mild steel, aluminum and stainless). Marksman Metals Co., Inc. in St. Michael, MN is a precision sheet metal contract manufacturer located in an ultra-clean, 111,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art, air-conditioned facility. This is an opportunity to join an established, stable company in a progressive and dynamic, high-tech environment.

At Marksman Metals you are more than an employee, you are family and your well-being is important to us. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including: 401K, medical (with a great employer contribution), dental, life and disability insurances, paid vacation and holidays, paid sick days and a clean, air-conditioned working environ-ment. To Apply:  • In Person:  12260 42nd Street NE, St. Michael, MN 55376 • Online (Marksman Metals Hiring Page):

https://marksmanmetalscoinc.easyapply.co/ • Email Resume: jsmith@marksmanmetals.com

ROOF SERVICETECHNICIAN &

TROUBLESHOOTERFOR FLAT ROOFS

Rockford Company is looking for someone with the ability to diagnose and repair leaks, e-mail or fax daily paperwork and manage a mobile repair vehicle. BUR, EPDM & TPO experience and current valid driver’s license required.Please Contact Us at:763-477-4191

andrea@pinnacleroof.com

APPLY ON-LINE AT:www.walmart.com/apply

Minimum starting wage is $11.001315 Hwy. 25 N, Buffalo, MN 55313 • 763-682-2958

Walmart is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

NOW HIRING FOR THEFOLLOWING POSITIONS:

• Overnight Mod Team 10pm-7am $12.50• Overnight Stocker 10pm-7am $12.50• Overnight Maintenance 10pm-7am $12.50• Fresh Area Stocking 4am-1pm $11.85• Fresh Area Stocking 1pm-10pm $11.85• Cake Decorator various shifts $11.85• Electronics various shifts $11.85• Personal Shoppers shifts between

5am and 8pm $11.85• Apparel/Homelines eves/wk-ends $11.00• Stocker 4am-1pm $11.00• Unloader/Stocker 2pm-11pm $11.00• Cashiers/Self Check-out Hosts

eves/wk-ends $11.00

BUFFALO WALMART

PRODUCTION MACHINE OPERATORS

Tired of the drive? Looking for a new opportunity? Whirltronics, a growing manufacturing company in Buffalo, MN has full time openings in their production areas on 2nd (3:00 PM – 11:00 PM starting wage $16.75/hour) and 3rd (11:00 PM – 7:00 AM – starting wage of $17.08/hour) shifts. Requirements include HS Diploma or GED, the ability to lift up to 40 lbs, basic math and computer skills, attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, ability to read a tape measure and drive a forklift.

If you are interested in joining our team, please apply in person or forward your resume to:

Whirltronics Inc.Attn: Human Resources,

208 Centennial Dr. Buffalo, MN 55313 oremail to jobs@whirltronics.com

www.whirltronics.com EOE

A.C./HEATING/PLUMBING

ROOFING

ELECTRIC CONTRACTORS

CONCRETE

Over 30 Years Experience On Top

Commercial Built-UpSingle-Ply & Sheet MetalStanding Seam Roofing

(763) 682-4233

LOBERG ELECTRIC INC.Commercial • Residential • Industrial

New Construction & Service, Bucket Truck & TrencherLicensed-Bonded-Insured • Lic. #EA003271

24 NE 1st Ave., Buffalo, MNwww.lobergelectric.com763-682-2100

F.H. SCHMIDT INC.

FULL SERVICE CONCRETEAND MASONRY CONTRACTOR

COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL • RESIDENTIALWe Can Tackle Any Job! Give Us A Challenge.

FREE ESTIMATESWE HANDLE MOST INSURANCE CLAIMS

763-682-1157• BASEMENTS - BLOCK OR POURED• FOOTINGS • DRIVEWAYS• DECORATIVE CONCRETE• PATIOS • GARAGE FLOORS• SIDEWALKS • RETAINING WALLS• WATER DAMAGE • FIREPLACES • BOBCAT WORK Visit us on our webpage @ www.fhschmidt.com or look us up @ F.H. Schmidt Inc.

Buffalo • 763-684-3965www.dezielhvac.com

For every installation we do in Buffalo, we will donate $25 to the Buffalo Food Shelf & Crossroads Animal Shelter.

• Heating• Cooling• Sales• Service

Chiropractors

Optometrists

OLSON CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC130 Lake Blvd., Buffalo

763-682-1849Hrs.: Mon. & Wed. 8-6:30,

Tues. 3-6, Thurs. 10-6, Friday. 8-12Mark Olson, D.C. Ryan Olson, D.C.

Eye Exams • Contact Lenses • Diabetic Eye Health

• Dry Eye & Glaucoma Therapy• Eyewear • Cataract SurgeryPhone: (763) 682-1282

   RODNEY A. MELGARD, O.D.   WARREN J. STOLTMAN, O.D.

   JOSEPH J. ALLEN, O.D. Ophthalmologist-

JEFFREY P. SANDERSON, M.D.103 Center Drive, Suite 100

Buffalo, MN

HURRY!CALL TODAY!Ask for Bobbi

763-684-1907

New upgradedapartment interiors. Spacious floor plans

with walk-inclosets. Upgraded

kitchens & bath.

EQUAL HOUSINGOPPORTUNITY

Rental AssistanceAvailable

2 BR; Accessible

11B  Manufactured  Home SalesNew Closeout Special- 28x56, 3 BR, 2 BA, den, all appls, island kitchen, free move to any location. 763-477-4354

Rockford- 28x56, 3 BR, 2 BA, patio door, picture window, all appls, CA, move right in. 763-477-4354

Montrose- 14X70 Friendship, 12HI, Lot 14, 3 BR, new deck & A/C, financing OAC, $26,500. 612-759-9161, www.swsales.org.

14B Vacation PropertyCocoa Beach, Florida, Two time shares, Ocean View w/balcony, 5th floor, weeks 32 and 33 (they are the 2nd and 3rd weeks in August). Each are 1 BR, sleeps 4, w/kitchen. Elevator access to units. Within one hour from Orlando International Airport, $3500 each. Call 763-228-5667.

27  House RentalsAnnandale- Lake John Lake Home, 3 BR, 2 BA, $1500/mo. +Utils, Pet OK, 612- 716-3131.

28A  Town House  RentalsBuffalo- Willow Glen, 2 br., 2 ba., $1350/ mo. +util. Available December 1st. 612- 817-9059.

Montrose- 4 BR end unit, 2 BA, 1-car gar- age, appls included, available Oct., $1150/mo. +utils, 763-742-4459.

31 Apartment RentalsBuffalo- 1 BR, available Nov. 1st, hard- wood floors, small dog okay, $795/mo. 651-214-3379, 952-393-9225.

Buffalo- Newer 1 BR, lower-level. Smoke-free/no pets, $750/mo., +dep., utils included, 612-710-6615.

31A  Duplex RentalsAlbertville- 1 BR, 1 BA, small den, w/d onsite, $745/mo., utils includes water, sewer, trash. 612-860-0382.

32  RoomsBig  Lake- Nice lower-level 1 BR, BA, kitchen, laundry, utils included. Other options available. $650/mo., 763-263- 8530.

Buffalo- Room for rent in 4-BR home in the country, $550/mo. Available now. 763-742-4459.

34  Commercial  SpaceIdeal sales or office space in downtown Buffalo, 16 1/2 First Ave South. Lots of parking. Available now. Call 612-682- 3367.

35  Office SpaceRockford- 2000 SF space for lease, pre- viously a dental office. Erik, 763-477- 3300.

46  PetsPaper End Rolls for sale at the Wright County Journal-Press, $3 & up. Great for lining cages, puppy train- ing, or packing. Pick up at front desk, 108 Central Ave., Buffalo. Mon-Thurs, 8:30am-5pm. Closed Fridays.

48  CattleLooking for small group of Feeder Cat- tle. Thanks! 763-370-4441

53  Feed & SeedHAY AUCTION- NOV 10 10:00am, BUF- FALO, outwestarena.com, 763-477- 6629.

62  Sporting Goods**NEW RATE ON SPORTING GOODS: $9.50/ WK UP TO 4 LINES. BUY 2 WEEKS, 3RD FREE! Place your ad today! 763-682- 1221.

For Sale: Basket Dog Sled with Bag, Various Size Harnesses, Ganglines and Training Cart, $350/BO, 320-963-3758.

63B  Flea MarketsOpen Jun thu Oct, Saturdays, 9a-4p; Sundays, 10a-3p, 4066 98th St. SW, Waverly, MN.

65  Arts & CraftsPaper End Rolls for sale at the Wright County Journal-Press, $3 & up. Great for packing & shipping, arts & crafts, kid’s activities or puppy train- ing. Pick up at front desk, 108 Cen- tral Ave., Buffalo. Mon-Thurs, 8:30am-5pm. Closed Fridays.

73  FirewoodFirewood, hard and soft wood, dried. We deliver. 612-396-7507.

73A  Stoves   & FurnacesPaper End Rolls for sale at the Wright County Journal-Press, $3 & up. Great for fire starting, packing, kid’s activities or puppy training. Pick up at front desk, 108 Central Ave., Buf- falo. Mon-Thurs, 8:30am-5pm. Closed Fridays.

75  MiscellaneousPaper End Rolls for sale at the Wright County Journal-Press, $3 & up. Great for Christmas & Holiday pack- ing and shipping, kid’s activities or puppy training. Pick up at front desk, 108 Central Ave., Buffalo. Mon- Thurs, 8:30am-5pm. Closed Fridays.

84  CleaningPaper End Rolls for sale at the Wright County Journal-Press, $3 & up. Great for cleaning windows, pack- ing, kid’s activities or puppy training. Pick up at front desk, 108 Central Ave., Buffalo. Mon-Thurs, 8:30am- 5pm. Closed Fridays.

MICHELLE’S  CLEANING- Professional care with a personal touch. Residential/ Commercial. Honest/Reliable. 763-218- 2414.

Let me clean your home or office! Weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly. 20 years experi- ence. Many references. Call for free es- timate. Tammy, 763-300-0078.

87  DaycarePaper End Rolls for sale at the Wright County Journal-Press, $3 & up. Great for packing, kid’s activities or puppy training. Pick up at front desk, 108 Central Ave., Buffalo. Mon- Thurs, 8:30am-5pm. Closed Fridays.

91  Floor CoveringsProfessional carpet installation, re- pair, restretches. 35 years exp. Sat- isfaction guaranteed. Low rates. 612-229-5891, 763-843-2791.

93D  Tree ServicesO’BRIEN’S  CONTRACTING Tree removal, trimming, stump grinding, fully insured, free estimates, 612-889-5467.

COOLEN  BROS  TREE  SERVICE In busi- ness for over 50 years trimming and Re- moval. Fully Insured. Free Estimates. 763-682-4439 or 763-682-1413.

96  Painting**PAINTING  PAINTING  PAINTING** INTE- RIOR & EXTERIOR. BUFFALO RES 10 YRS. ALAN, CELL 612-483-2249.

Fall Special- 25% Off Interior/Exterior! We do it all! Insured, Free Estimates, 36 years exp. 763-200-3970.

99  Snow RemovalSnowplowing- Commercial & Residen- tial. Pickup or Bobcat. Competitive rates! Call Brian at 763-682-4677

133  Sports Cars**NEW RATE ON SPORT CARS**: $9.50/WK  UP  TO  4  LINES. BUY 2 WEEKS, 3RD FREE! Place your ad today! 763-682- 1221.

136  Import Vehicles**NEW RATE ON  IMPORTS**:  $9.50/WK UP  TO 4 LINES. BUY 2 WEEKS, 3RD FREE! Place your ad today! 763-682-1221.

2009 Hyundai Sonata, 2.4L I4, #U1994P- 1, $4925. 800-597-0952, Dlr.

2009 Hyundai Sonata, 2.4L I4, #N95077- 3, $4425. 800-597-0952, Dlr.

2009 Toyota Camry, 2.4L I4, 3N95047-2, $7425. 800-597-0952, Dlr.

2009  VW CC, 2.0L 4 Cyl, #U1940L-1, $7425. 800-597-0952, Dlr.

2012  Kia Sorento, 2.4L I4, #U1937L-1, $7525. 800-597-0952, Dlr.

2015 Toyota Sienna, 3.5L V6, #U1977H- 1, $28,797. 800-597-0952, Dlr.

2015  Volvo XC60, 3.0L I6, #N95029-1, $29,597. 800-597-0952, Dlr.

2016  Fiat 500, 1.4L I4, #U1988L, $11,997. 800-597-0952, Dlr.

2017  Nissan Murano SL AWD, pearl white w/chashmere leather, htd seats, navigation, power lift gate, only 3000 miles, $30,900. 320-286-2424.

2017 Toyota RAV4, 2.5L 4 Cyl, #U2019H, $22,997. 800-597-0952, Dlr.

139  Classic Vehicles**NEW  RATE  ON  CLASSIC  VEHICLES**:  $9.50/WK UP TO 4 LINES. BUY 2 WEEKS, 3RD FREE! Place your ad today! 763- 682-1221.

142  Domestic Cars**NEW  RATE  ON  DOMESTIC  CARS:  $9.50/ WK UP TO 4 LINES. BUY 2 WEEKS, 3RD FREE! Place your ad today! 763-682- 1221.

2005  Chev Impala, 174K miles, engine needs work, $2000/BO, 763-479-0772.

2006 Cadillac STS, 3.6L V6, #N93127-1, $4925. 800-597-0952, Dlr.

2012  Chev Malibu, 2.4L I4, #N83317-1, $9425. 800-597-0952, Dlr.

2012 Chev Silvr 1500, 5.3L V8, #N84035- 1, $14,425. 800-597-0952, Dlr.

2012  Ford Taurus, 3.5L V6, #N93072-1, $15,497. 800-597-0952, Dlr.

2013 Cadillac CTS, 3.0L V6, #N93040-1, $16,997. 800-597-0952, Dlr.

2013  Chev Cruze, 1.4L I4, #N93103-1, $9225. 800-597-0952, Dlr.

2015  Chev Impala, 2.5L I4, #N86080-1, $16,297. 800-597-0952, Dlr.

2015 Chrysler 200, 2.4L 4 Cyl, #N83342- 1, $13,297. 800-597-0952, Dlr.

2015  Ford Fusion, 2.5L iVCT, #N86041- 1, $13,297. 800-597-0952, Dlr.

2016 Dodge Charger, 3.6L V6, #N82033- 1, $22,797. 800-597-0952, Dlr.

2016  Dodge Dart, 2.4L 4 Cyl, #U1983L, $15,997. 800-597-0952, Dlr.

145  Trucks**NEW RATE ON TRUCKS: $9.50/WK UP TO  4  LINES. BUY 2 WEEKS, 3RD FREE! Place your ad today! 763-682-1221.

150  Sport Utility  Vehicles**NEW  RATE  ON  SPORT  UTILITY  VEHICLES**:  $9.50/WK  UP  TO  4  LINES. BUY 2 WEEKS, 3RD FREE! Place your ad today! 763-682-1221.

125  Help WantedManufacturing company located in Han- over, Minnesota, has positions open for the fabrication of rubber pipe plugs as well as assembly of certain accessory products. These are full-time positions, Monday-Friday, 1st shift 7:00am- 3:30pm, and 2nd shift 3:30pm-12:00am. Starting pay $15.00-$16.00/hour. Send resumes to info@plugtechinc.com.

Dental receptionist/assistant, full time. Experience required. Salary negotiable. Annandale. 320-274- 5411.

PT or FT Driver, only in-state hauling w/grain trailer. Home daily. 763-675- 3835, 612-599-0726.

House CleanersNeeded: Great Opportunity to work for an established company! Buffalo Area & Metro Area. Leza B’s Clean- ing Inc., 763-682-9616, lezabsclean inginc@yahoo.com.

Snow Plowing Operators- HIRING NOW! Bobcat/Loader Operators, Snow Plow Truck Drivers. Experience Required, $18-$35/hr, 763-498-6660.

Independent Haven is hiring for a Direct Care Staff position supporting our cli- ents with disabilities, for evenings and weekends. Please contact Khristina at 763-999-7799, fax resume to 763-999- 7790 or go to our website at www.inde-pendenthaven.com.

Werner Well Drilling, LLC- Two Laborers needed, Full-time & Seasonal, $16/hr. start wage. Must have clean driving record. Call or text Jake at 320-420- 2762.

Three Positions Available Full Time: Draftsman/CAD to create shop drawings for placement of fabricated rebar for new commercial buildings. Will train. Need to be experienced in CAD & reading blue- prints, $23/hr. Fork Lift Operators to load/unload flatbed trucks, $18/hr. Man- ufacturing and Machine positions, $18/ hr. Paid holidays, paid vacations, 401K, health care. Please email resume to: hr@burycompanies.com or apply in per- son at Bury Companies, Inc., 14210 Northdale Blvd., Rogers, MN.

PT delivery of furniture/appliances at Vergin’s Furniture & Appliances in Rock- ford. $14/hr., very flexible hours be- tween 9am-6pm, Mon.-Fri. Apply in per- son, 763-477-6651.

HELP! Handicapped man seeking your help with indoor and outdoor tasks around the home. Flexible hours. Excellent opportunity for re- tirees also. Call Jim, 763-682-7096.

Unique opportunity for energetic dog lover to care for show dogs in private kennel. Variable week schedule: days, nights, weekends, holidays. Must be able to lift 35 lbs. Valid driv- er’s license. 612-747-5770, leave message, name, address, phone #. jsevrgrn@aol.com

**JANITORIAL** PT flexible evening hours. Buffalo, Monticello, Rockford. Great extra income. 612-532-1475.

Life Skills Coach (LSC)- PT & FT posi- tions, mostly afternoon & evening with other support shifts to provide inde- pendent living support to people w/dis- abilities in their own apt.in Big Lake AND  Elk  River. Duties include assisting w/ problem solving, teaching daily living skills, managing appts. & daily sched- ules. Must be at least 18 yrs. old, have HS diploma & clean driving record. Send cover letter & resume to: danellest@independentlifestyles.org. For full ad: www.independentlifestyes.org. EOE/AA

2007  Ford Edge, 3.5L V6, #U1916L-1, $7425. 800-597-0952, Dlr.

2008 Pontiac Torrent, 3.4L V6, #N93091- 1, $5425. 800-597-0952, Dlr.

2009 Chev Traverse, 3.6L V6, #N83259- 1, $9225. 800-597-0952, Dlr.

2013  Ford Escape, 2.0L I4, #N93190-1, $12,425. 800-597-0952, Dlr.

2015  Chev Captiva Sport, 2.4L 4 Cyl, #U1907L-1, $12,497. 800-597-0952, Dlr.

2015  Chev Tahoe, 5.3L V8, #N95054-2, $41,997. 800-597-0952, Dlr.

2016 Jeep Cherokee, 3.2L V6, #N93155- 1, $20,997. 800-597-0952, Dlr.

2016 Jeep Cherokee, 3.2L V6, #N93140- 1, $26,997. 800-597-0952, Dlr.

2016  Jeep Cherokee, 2.4L 4 Cyl, #U2012P, $20,497. 800-597-0952, Dlr.

2017  Jeep Gr Cherokee, 3.6L V6, #U1982L, $38,497. 800-597-0952, Dlr.

151  4X4s**NEW RATE ON  4X4S:  $9.50/WK UP TO  4  LINES. BUY 2 WEEKS, 3RD FREE! Place your ad today! 763-682-1221.

2013  Ford F-150, 5.0L V8, #N95058-1, $23,997. 800-597-0952, Dlr.

2015  Chev Silvr 2500HD, 6.6L V8, #U2016H, $51,997. 800-597-0952, Dlr.

2016  Ford F-150, 3.5L V6, #N95106-1, $39,497. 800-597-0952, Dlr.

2017  Ram 1500, 3.6L V6, #U2013L, $30,497. 800-597-0952, Dlr.

2017  Ram 1500, 3.6L V6, #U2015L, $18,797. 800-597-0952, Dlr.

2017  Ram 1500 HEMI, 5.7L V8, #U2020L, $35,497. 800-597-0952, Dlr.

154  Vans**NEW RATE ON VANS: $9.50/WK UP TO 4  LINES. BUY 2 WEEKS, 3RD FREE! Place your ad today! 763-682-1221.

2013  Dodge Gr Caravan, 3.6L V6, #U1954L-1, $11,925. 800-597-0952, Dlr.

2017  Chrysler Pacifica, 3.6L V6, #U2017H, $28,997. 800-597-0952, Dlr.

2017  Chrysler Pacifica, 3.6L V6, #U2018L, $21,997. 800-597-0952, Dlr.

2017  Chrysler Pacifica, 3.6L V6, #U2014L, $28,497. 800-597-0952, Dlr.

157  Trailers  & Toppers**NEW  RATE  ON  TRAILERS  &  TOPPERS:  $9.50/WK UP TO 4 LINES. BUY 2 WEEKS, 3RD FREE! Place your ad today! 763- 682-1221.

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2B Journal-Press, Buffalo, MN October 25, 2018

Nov. 4 - You are cordially invited to enjoy the ever-popular LWML Baked Chicken Dinner with all the fixings of mashed potatoes/gravy, stuffing, cranberries, vegetables, coleslaw, buns and beverage at St. James Lutheran Church, 1000 Sixth Ave., Howard Lake. Dinner will be served from 11:00 a.m.-1:00

p.m. in the school Fellowship Hall. Your choice of homemade apple or pumpkin dessert is included with the meal. Take-outs are also available. A freewill offering will be received. Shop the Country Store for some goodies and hand-crafted items too.

Friday, October 26Egg BakeParslied Potato CubesJuiceCoffee CakeBaked Apple Slices

Monday, October 29Hearty StewFrench BreadColeslawPudding

Tuesday, October 30Oriental Chow MeinRiceOriental VegetablesMandarin OrangesFortune CookieAssorted Cookies

Wednesday, October 31Happy Halloween

ChiliCorn BreadLettuce SaladApplesaucePeanut Butter Cake

Program open to persons 60 and older and their spouses. Reserve 1-day in advance.

Buffalo at Buffalo Community Center, serving at 12:00 noon, 763-682-6036.

Delano at Senior Center in City Hall, 763-972-0574.

This is a handicap accessi-ble dining project administered by Catholic Charities through the MBA, with Region VII AAA. Next week’s lunch menu listed below.

By Miriam Orr

Wilderness tales – we see them all the time in Hollywood. Whether it’s someone scaling a treacherous mountain trail in tormenting elements, or the beginnings of a thriller film, it makes no difference. There’s something about the wilderness that takes our attention and seizes it in an iron grip. We are simply fascinated with survival stories; they are, many times, the heart of a good story, or the makings of a legend.

However, to many of us, the wilderness may just be something we hear about or watch from the comfort of our homes. But for Max Nagel - well, let’s just say he might not be leaving his couch so soon.

Max Nagel Now 20-years-old as of October 15, Max

Nagel is not what you’d expect your average wilderness-wanderer to look like. A head of abundant curls, matched with a comfort-able, modern look makes up the young man, who has the aura of an educated philoso-pher more than a man of the outdoors.

At this point in the year, most young adults are busy completing syllabi in col-lege, not a 2,000-mile hiking trail. But, it’s a different kind of education Max is pursuing at the moment – survival education, no less.

It would seem that one needs to be just as studious as a college freshman when it comes to spending six-months on the Appalachian Trail.

Nagel can testify to that, firsthand. The idea to trek almost 2,200 miles in

the wilderness has not been a life-long dream for Nagel; not really. The passion came while sitting in class one day during senior year, after reading testimonies and educating himself on the topic – he decid-ed he wanted to pursue a backpacking trip, before faced with any difficult life decisions like college or “adult responsi-bilities.”

“It just hit me,” Nagel says, stuffing his hands into his pockets, “and I realized it was something I really wanted to do in my life.”

With no previous backpacking or hiking experience under his belt, Nagel began researching for himself the Appalachian Trail, or if you’re into the hiking lingo, the “A.T.” If you do a Google search, the trek is a marked hiking trail, extending between Springer Mountain in Georgia and Mount Katahdin in Maine. It is 2,190 miles on foot, without factoring in any extra “off trail” experiences. Statistically, Nagel shared, there are around 5,000 people a year that attempt the A.T., but not many of them see their destination in Maine.

“Someone had mentioned off the cuff that I was the 1,043rd person to have climbed it,” Nagel stated. How true that statistic is, Nagel wasn’t entirely sure, but given the length of the trail, coupled with the trials of living out of a backpack, it isn’t hard to imagine it being an accurate count.

Equal in challenge is the preparation for the trip, which Nagel stated dominated a lot of his time in readying himself for his trip. Humble in his claim that there wasn’t much physical training on his part aside from “pushing carts at Target,” the then 19-year-old Buffalo resident stated that researching gear and knowing your limits of what you can carry were at the top of his priority list.

“Every ounce is taken into consider-ation,” Nagel said, “when you prepare, you don’t look at the price or the brand-name

A Mountain of a Man Buffalo graduate Max Nagel returns from a six-month hike

on the Appalachain Trail

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Bridget Nagel, Max’s mother, was very thankful that Max was able to hike with others on the trail, otherwise, he would’ve “never gotten so many beautiful photos!” Max, above, is pictured in front of a gorgeous mountain range, which is one of many he saw on his journey.

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what came to me then.” The tears would come in Gainesville, when Eric realized that

he’d dropped his son off in the middle of the wilderness. “It just hit me, then and there, in the middle of buying Kleenex boxes,” he said.

Bridget, Max’s mother, who spent the “white-knuckle” part of the trip at home, chimed in, “When he called me, I told him to turn around and go back and get him!” Bridget rubs at a teary eye as she adds, “I told him to take tons of photos just so I could see his face – I just had to see him.”

His parents’ demands of staying in contact and sharing pic-tures weren’t easy ones, Max shared. “Every minute you’re not focused on hiking is a minute later you arrive at your destina-tion. It puts a demand on you physically, it can be more work focusing on cell service, and it makes your time really inflexi-ble. Staying in contact was really hard.”

Coming from a young adult who desired a taste of indepen-dence away from society and home-life, Eric and Bridget gave their son a look that shows that they didn’t believe him for one minute. Thankfully, relief and excitement are the primary emotions in the room, not anger or disbelief.

Bridget commented to the anxiety and stress at home from a personal standpoint, “As a mother, you spend your nights wondering ‘Where is he? Is he ok?’ I’m not sure I got any decent sleep in six months!”

However, goodbyes were only the beginning of what promised to be a long six months without Max Nagel at home.

On the Trail

Max shared that being on the trail was a “once-in-a-lifetime experience” that he wanted to do again. With a phone app as his guide, and 2x6 trail-markers to show him the way, he set off from Georgia for his six-month trip to Maine, which he arrived at on September 30.

Thankfully, Max was able to meet up with another hiking group of people who were on the same trek he was. He hiked with them all the way to their destination, which he shared was the best part of the experience, “I made friends that I’ll hope-fully have for the rest of my life, and we conquered something together. That is so meaningful to me.”

There were about 20 people who Max hiked with, and he said having people along for the journey made the trails and difficulties all the more bearable.

When asked what the biggest skill he learned was, Max will tell it to you straight – how to survive with meager means. “You read about them in the books and online, but living survival skills is different,” he commented. “You learn different ways of hanging your gear to prevent bears, how to pace yourself, and how to measure your weight to calorie intake.”

“You become very aware of your overall health and condi-tion when you’re that physically active,” Eric shared. “You become aware of little things that slow you down or hinder you. On the trail every moment counts.”

The weather was also one of the most important things to be aware of in the wilderness, Max shared. While there wasn’t much snow on his trip, it rained a lot. There was a three-week stretch while hiking through Virginia, where it rained almost every day.

The heat, though – that was the kicker for Max. “At the begin-ning of July, it was 95 degrees with 100% humidity, and we took five days off our hike just to beat out the heat. We were at Harper’s Ferry trying not to get heat exhaustion, and that can be frustrating. You get a sort of cabin fever, wanting to get back out again.”

Then, in Massachusetts, the group weathered a storm that had everyone worried, which Max said was probably the most

– you check the ounces and the weight, as well as the statistics. There’s a reason the multiple hundreds of dollars tent is multiple hundreds of dollars.”

So, with his final total gear weighing in at 30 pounds with food and water, and after weeks of study and mental preparation with next to no physical training, Nagel was ready to say his goodbyes at the foot of Springer Mountain on March 28.

‘A White-Knuckle Experience’ March 28 came – soon. Eric and Bridget Nagel were the ones who had to

face the reality of “dropping [their] kid in the middle of the wilderness.” However, Bridget bid her son adieu long before her husband, Eric, did – Eric drove their son to Georgia, while Bridget said her goodbyes here, in Minnesota.

Eric commented that the ride out to Springer Mountain was fine in and of itself, minus the few hours they were lost in the middle of Georgia. However, the hike to the base of the trail, as well as the “saying goodbye” aspect of the trip quickly began to fall apart as soon as he watched his son hike out of sight.

“I had this growing sense of anxiety as we made our way out there,” Eric shared, “I began to realize that maybe we hadn’t prepared enough for this; that I was shoving him out the door too fast.”

Aside from the “white-knuckle experience” of climbing up the mountain road in a vehicle, which was never really made for mountain excursions, the departure of Max Nagel was not the picturesque scene they’d hoped for. It was raining, and a bit cold, and the pair were speechless as they snapped photos and strapped on Max’s gear.

Now, in hindsight, Eric can laugh about how he felt standing in the middle of nowhere in a state that wasn’t home, about to send his son on his way for six months. “I mean, what do you say in a moment like that? I told him to stay in contact, and make friends. There was probably more I could’ve said, but that’s

Max Nagel, during his trip in a “woodsy” stretch of trail.

Now 20-year-old Max Nagel of Buffalo, Minnesota, returned home on October 1 from a six-month trek along the Appalachian Trail. Stretching from Springer Mountain in Georgia to Mount Katahdin in Maine (pictured above), the trail is approximately 2,200 miles long. Nagel completed his trip with 20 others, with little to no physical training beforehand. Of the trip, the Mount Katahdin trails were some of the hardest, but most beautiful. (Photos courtesy of Bridget and Max Nagel).

Max at the foot of Springer Mountain, in Georgia. Max’s father, Eric, dropped him off at the mountain’s foot on March 28.

I must be old-fashioned, I don’t understand the fashion of dressing today, wearing jeans with holes in them! My daughter pur-chased “new” jeans with holes in them for her daughter. I asked, “Why would you buy new jeans with holes already in them?” If my mother were alive today, she would say “Give me those jeans and I’ll patch them.”

Pork Chopswith stuffing

on the top

4 pork chops (1 inch thick)Salt & pepperPaprika2 T. veg. or olive oil

Sprinkle chops with salt, pepper and paprika. Heat oil in skillet. Brown the chops on both sides until golden brown. Place in a greased foil-lined shallow baking pan.

Stuffing:1/3 c. butter, melted1/3 c. chicken broth3-1/2 French bread cubes3 T. finely chopped celery3 T. finely chopped onion1/2 tsp. poultry seasoning10-3/4 oz. can cr. of mush-room soup1/3 c. water

Combine butter, chicken broth, bread, celery, onion, seasoning, soup and water. Mound a good 1/2 cup stuff-ing on the top of each pork chop. Cover and bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes, uncover and bake for 30 minutes more.

Yield: 4 servings

Corn Chowder4 slices bacon4 T. onion2 c. diced potatoes2 c. fresh or frozen corn15 oz. can cream style corn3 c. water3 T. butter2 c. 1/2 & 1/2 cream or whole milk1 tsp. dried parsley1-1/2 tsp. salt1/2 tsp. pepper

Chop bacon and onion coarsely. Cook until bacon is brown and onions are soft. Add potatoes, corns, and water. Cook until the potatoes are done. Add but-ter, cream, parsley, salt and pepper. Serve piping hot.

Yields: 8 servings

Apple-Pumpkin Muffins

2-1/2 c. flour2 c. sugar

1 T. pumpkin pie spice1 tsp. baking soda1/2 tsp. salt2 large eggs, lightly beaten1 c. canned pumpkin1/2 c. vegetable oil1 tsp. vanilla2 c. finely peeled, chopped apples

In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, pumpkin spice, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, combine eggs, pumpkin, vegetable oil, and vanilla. Stir in dry ingredients, just until moistened. Fold in apples.

Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups 3/4 full.

Topping:1/4 c. sugar2 T. flour1/2 tsp. cinnamon1 T. butter

Combine sugar, flour and cinnamon; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; sprinkle one teaspoonful on each.

Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

Yield: 18 muffins

Pumpkin Donut Holes

2 large eggs1-1/4 c. sugar2 T. shortening1 c. canned pumpkin2 tsp. white vinegar1 tsp. vanilla3 c. flour1/2 c. non-fat dry milk powder3 tsp. baking powder1/2 tsp. salt1/2 tsp. cinnamon1/2 tsp. nutmeg1/2 c. lemon-lime sodaOil for deep fat frying

In a large bowl, beat eggs, sugar, and shortening. Beat in pumpkin, vinegar, and vanilla. In another bowl whisk flour, milk powder, baking powder, salt, and spices. Add to egg mixture, alternate with lemon-lime soda, beating after each addition.

In deep fryer or kettle, heat oil to 375 degrees. Drop teaspoonfuls of bat-ter into grease, doing four or five at a time. Drain on paper towels. Roll in sugar.

Yield: 8 dozen.

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

1 c. butter3/4 c. sugar3/4 c. brown sugar1 large egg1 tsp. vanilla2 c. flour1 c. quick-cooking oats1 tsp. baking soda1 tsp. cinnamon1 c. canned pumpkin1-1/2 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips

Cream butter and sugars. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine flour, oats, bak-ing soda, and cinnamon. Stir into creamed mixture and alternate with pump-kin. Fold in chocolate chips. Drop by spoonfuls on greased baking sheets.

Bake at 350 degrees for 9-11 minutes or until light-golden brown.

Yield: 4 servings

Scrumptious Pumpkin Cake

1/2 c. vegetable oil3 eggs15 oz. can pumpkin1/3 c. sugar1/2 c. milk1 chocolate cake mix1 c. miniature choc. chips1 c. chopped pecans

Mix oil, eggs, pumpkin, sugar, and milk together until well-blended. Stir dry cake mix, chocolate chops, and pecans. Grease and flour a jelly roll pan. Spread mixture in pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes. Frost with fudge frosting or sprinkle with powdered sugar.

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Legal NoticeSTATE OF MINNESOTACOUNTY OF WRIGHT

TENTH JUDICIALDISTRICT

DISTRICT COURTPROBATE DIVISION

Court File No. 86-PR-18-5558Estate of Janet Berning,

DecedentNOTICE OF HEARING ON

PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINT-MENT OF PERSONAL REP-RESENTATIVE AND NO-TICE TO CREDITORS

It is Ordered and Notice is given that on November 9, 2018, at 1:30 p.m., a hearing will be held in this Court at Buffalo, Minnesota, for the formal probate of an instru-ment purporting to be the Will of the Decedent, dated May 5, 2008, (“Will”), and for the appointment of Suzanne Berning whose address is P.O. Box 115, Albertville, MN 55301 and Gordon K. Berning, whose address is P.O. Box 112, Albertville, MN 55301 as Personal Rep-resentatives of the Estate of the Decedent in an UNSU-

PERVISED administration.Any objections to the pe-

tition must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper and if no objections are filed or raised, the Personal Repre-sentative will be appointed with full power to adminis-ter the Estate including the power to collect all assets, to pay all legal debts, claims, taxes and expenses, to sell real and personal property, and to do all necessary acts for the Estate.

Notice is also given that (subject to Minn. Stat. 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the Personal Rep-resentative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred.

A charitable beneficiary may request notice of the probate proceedings be given to the Attorney Gen-eral pursuant to Minn. Stat. 501B.41, subd. 5.

Dated: October 12, 2018Sarah Conzet

Court Administrator, Deputy

Attorney for EstateD.A. SchroeppelSchroeppel and Schroeppel104 Division Street, Box 456Buffalo, MN 55313Attorney License No.: 97731Telephone: 763-682-2682Fax: 763-682-4347Email: schroeppellaw@yahoo.com

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Legal NoticeSTATE OF MINNESOTACOUNTY OF WRIGHT

TENTH JUDICIALDISTRICT

DISTRICT COURTPROBATE DIVISION

Court File No. 86-PR-18-5493Estate of Lawrence G.

Braun, aka Larry Braun, aka Lawrence Gene Braun, aka “Fritz” Braun, Decedent

NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR DESCENT OF PROPERTY

A Petition for Determi-nation of Descent has been filed with this Court. The Petition represents that the Decedent died more than three years ago, leav-ing property in Minnesota and requests the probate of Decedent’s last Will (if any), and the descent of such property be determined and assigned by this Court to the persons entitled to the prop-erty.

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

Notice is given, that the Petition will be heard on November 6, 2018, at 9:00 A.M., by this Court at the Wright County Government Center, 10 2nd Street NW, Buffalo, Minnesota

1. Notice shall be given to all interested persons (Minn. Stat. § 524.1-401) and persons who have filed a de-

mand for notice pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section 524.3-204.

2. Notice shall be given by publishing this Notice as provided by law and by:

Mailing a copy of this No-tice at least 14 days prior to the hearing date.

Dated: 10/11/18Sarah Conzet,

Deputy Court AdministratorAttorney for PetitionerDavid F. FrundtFrundt, Lundquist & Gustafson, LTD.117 West 5th StreetP.O. Box 95Blue Earth, MN 56013Attorney License No.: 028550XTelephone: (507) 526-2177Fax: (507) 526-4477Email: dfrundt@flglawfirm.com

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Legal NoticeSTATE OF MINNESOTACOUNTY OF WRIGHT

DISTRICT COURTTENTH JUDICIAL

DISTRICTCourt File No. 86-PR-18-5633

In Re: Estate of Joanne Ruth Robinson a/k/a Joanne R. Robinson, Decedent.

NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR FOR-MAL ADJUDICATION OF INTESTACY, DETERMINA-TION OF HEIRS, FORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PER-SONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDI-TORS

Notice is given that on De-cember 10, 2018 at 9:00 a.m., a hearing will be held in this Court at 10 N.W. 2nd Street, Buffalo, Minnesota, on a pe-tition for the adjudication of intestacy and determination of decedent’s heirs, and for the appointment of Richard T. Robinson, whose address is 389 72nd Street N.W., Buf-falo, MN 55313, as personal representative of the dece-dent’s estate in an unsuper-vised administration.

Any objections to the pe-tition must be raised at the hearing or filed with the Court prior to the hearing. If the petition is proper and no objections are filed or raised, the personal repre-sentative will be appointed with the full power to ad-minister the decedent’s es-tate, including the power to collect all assets; to pay all legal debts, claims, taxes, and expenses; to sell real and personal property; and to do all necessary acts for the decedent’s estate.

Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors hav-ing claims against the dece-dent’s estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred.

BY THE COURTDated: October 18, 2018

Sarah Conzet, DeputyDated: October 18, 2018

Monica Tschumper, Court Administrator

Johnson, Larson &Peterson, P.A.John T. PetersonI.D.# 195108908 Commercial DriveBuffalo, MN 55313Telephone: (763) 682-4550Facsimile: (763) 682-4465e-mail: John.Peterson@

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2018.

Legal NoticeSTATE OF MINNESOTACOUNTY OF WRIGHT

DISTRICT COURTTENTH JUDICIAL

DISTRICTSUMMONS

Gordon G. Hoglund, Plain-tiff,vs.

Wayne Hoglund, Audrey Hoglund, Jill Rosnow, Zona Gutzwiller, Iris Harris, Rob-ert Eidsvold, Gail Eidsvold (deceased), and WAG, LLP

Also, any unknown heirs of the above-named and all other persons unknown claiming any right, title, es-tate, interest, or lien in the real estate described in the Complaint hereto, Defen-dants.THE STATE OF MINNESO-TA TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS:

You are hereby summoned and required to serve upon Plaintiff’s attorney an an-swer to the Complaint which is herewith served upon you, within 20 days after service of this Summons and Com-plaint upon you, exclusive of the day of service. If you fail to do so, judgment by default will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

The object of this action is to determine adverse claim in the property described as:

That part of Lot 2, Block 1, Pointe Minnie, according to the recorded plat thereof, Wright County, Minnesota, lying north of the south line of the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 11, Township 121, Range 25, Wright County, Minnesota.

Wherefore, Plaintiff asks judgment determining that he is the owner of the prem-ises and that the Defendants herein have no estate or in-terest therein or lien there-on and for costs and dis-bursements herein.

Dated: 8/13/18 CONROY LAWOFFICE, LTD.

/s/ Stephen ConroyStephen R. Conroy (224741)

261 East BroadwayP.O. Box 999

Monticello, MN 55362763-295-6667 (phone)

763-295-6666 (fax)conroylaw@tds.net

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Legal NoticeNo. 86-CV-16-5393

STATE OF MINNESOTACOUNTY OF WRIGHT

DISTRICT COURTTENTH JUDICIAL

DISTRICTOTHER CIVIL: TORRENSLAND TITLE SUMMONS IN APPLICATION FOR

REGISTRATION OF LANDIn the Matter of the Appli-

cation of Clear Creek Land Company, LLC to register the title to the following de-scribed real estate situated in Wright County, Minneso-ta, namely:

Lot 3, Block 1, Clear Creek Addition

Clear Creek Land Compa-ny, LLC, Applicantvs.

City of Monticello, also all heirs and devisees of any of the above-named persons who are deceased; and all other persons or parties un-known, claiming any right, title, estate, lien or interest in the real estate described in the Application or amend-ments to it; Defendants.THE STATE OF MINNESO-TA TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS:

You are hereby summoned and required to answer the Application of the Appli-cant in the above-entitled proceeding and to file your answer to the said Applica-tion in the office of the Dis-trict Court Administrator in said County, within 20 days after service of this Sum-mons upon you exclusive of the day of such service, and if you fail to answer the Application within the time aforesaid, the Applicant in this proceeding will apply to the Court for the relief de-manded therein.

Witness, District Court Administrator of said Court, and the seal thereof, at Buf-falo, in said County, this 12 day of October, 2018. By: Kristy Carlson,Deputy

Attorney for Applicant:MOSS & BARNETT,

A Professional AssociationDavid S. Johnson

(Lic. # 132779)150 South Fifth Street,

Suite 1200Minneapolis, MN 55402

(612) 877-5387Publish Oct. 18, 25, Nov. 1,

2018.

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MEETING PLACEThe Meeting Place will run the 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month.

ABUNDANT HEALTH GROUP - Meetings are held the 1st & 3rd Mondays of the month, from 7:00-8:30 p.m. Dedicated to improving your life and health. Join us for teaching, videos, demonstrations, food samples, prayer, encouragement and more. Each evening covers a different topic. Come anytime. Oils Building, 14 1st Ave. S., Buffalo. www.Abun-dantLifeAbundant Health.com, 612-564-LIFE (5433). There is no charge to attend.ACOUSTIC MUSICIANS’ GROUP - This group will meet the 1st & 3rd Friday of every month, from 7:00-9:30 p.m. a the Buffalo Community Center. Musicians of all ages and abilities are welcome; there is a piano available a the Community Center for use as well. The focus of this group will be to play with and for other musicians in the area and to have fun! If you are interested in joining, please contact the Buffalo Community Center at 763-682-6036. AREA AA GROUPS -Annandale - Tues. Night Lakers AA - United Methodist Church, 250 Oak Ave. N. 8:00 p.m. GSR: Mary Ellen H. 320-274-5974; Scott G. 763-688-1621.Annandale - Wed. Night AA - “Living the Solution” St. John’s Lutheran Church, 331 Harrison St. W. 8:00 p.m. GSR Floyd M. 320-236-2372.Buffalo - Sunday Night AA - United Methodist Church, 609 8th St. NW., 7:30 p.m. Josh E. 763-300-4148. Open Speaker 1st Sunday of each month.Buffalo - Monday Night Cornerstone Group/Big Book Meeting - Presbyterian Church, 507 Co. Rd. 134. 7:00 p.m. Chris G. 320-248-7452.Buffalo - Monday Night AA - United Methodist Church, 609 8th St. NW, 7:30 p.m. Open Meeting. GSR Perry H. 763-670-3121.Buffalo - Tuesday Morning AA - United Methodist Church, Buffalo, 10:30 a.m. Open. Rosie 763-742-3243.Buffalo - Tuesday Night AA - United Methodist Church, 609 8th St. NW. 7:30 p.m. Open. Al M. 763-242-9684.Buffalo - Tuesday Night Freedom AA - Buffalo Evangelical Free Church, 2051 50th St. NE. 7:30 p.m. Gene P. 763-229-6070.Buffalo - Wednesday Night - Buffalo Community Center, 206 Central Ave. 7:30 p.m. Open Meeting 2nd Wed. of each month. GSR Rick L. 763-682-2634.Buffalo - Thursday Nigtht Women’s B.B. Study - United Methodist Church, 609 8th St. NW. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Barb 763-300-1379, Pam 763-377-0936.Buffalo - Thursday Night Big Book - Buffalo Evangelical Free Church, 2051 NE 50th St. 7:30 p.m. Steve L. 612-282-1650. Matt N. 612-940-1064.Buffalo - Saturday Morning 12x12 Meeting - United Methodist Church, 609 8th St. NW. 9:00 a.m. Open. Jerry 763-682-2410. Matt 612-940-1064.Clearwater - Sunday Night AA - United Methodist Church, 405 Main St. 7:00 p.m. Open. September Y. 320-266-2350.Clearwater - Monday Night AA - St. Luke’s Church, 17545 Huber Ave. NW. 7:00 p.m. Closed. September Y. 320-266-2350.Dassel - Wednesday Night AA - Dassel City Hall, 430 Main St. 7:30 p.m. Dick H. 320-221-1149.Dassel - Friday Night AA - Dassel City Hall, 430 Main St. 7:30 p.m. Dick H. 320-221-1149.Delano - Wednesday “As Bill Sees It” AA - St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, 201 Buffalo St. 7:00 p.m. Closed. Bob R. 612-570-2045. Aaron V. 612-388-5664.Delano - Thursday Night AA - Mount Olive Lutheran Church, behind church in gym on Bridge St. 8:00 p.m. GSR Linda L. 612-396-0328; Harlan B. 612-709-6984.Delano- From the Heart - Friday Night - St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, 201 Buffalo St. 7:00 p.m. Open. Susan L. 612-408-2816.Delano - Saturday Morning AA - Light of Christ Lutheran Church, 3976 County Line Rd., 9:00 a.m. Closed. Denise O. 612-209-5266; Lynnette S. 651-338-8681.Fairhaven - Friday Night AA - Concordia Lutheran Church, 13455 Bluff Town Home Rd. 7:00 p.m. Open. Jim O. 320-267-8082.Hanover - Monday Night AA -S t. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 313 LaBeaux Ave. 6:30 p.m. Steve S. 612-990-3700.Hanover - Tuesday Night AA - St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 313 LaBeaux Ave. 7:00 p.m. Geri N. 763-497-4772.Howard Lake - Tuesday Night AA - First Presbyterian Church, 719 9th St. 7:30 p.m. Gary S. 952-212-0087; Harlan B. 612-709-6984. Monticello - Sunday Morning Alano Squad 3 - Monticello Alano Club, 2025 West River St. 10:30 a.m. Club phone 763-400-4288.Monticello - Sunday Afternoon Primary Purpose Group - Monticello Alano Club, 2025 West River St. 4:00 p.m. Club phone 763-400-4288.Monticello - Sunday Night Alano Squad 6 - Monticello Alano Club, 2025 West River St. 763-295-5066; Club phone 763-400-4288.Monticello - Monday Daytime Alano - Monticello Alano Club, 2025 West River St. 12:00 noon. Club phone 763-400-4288.Monticello - Monday Night Alano Squad 7 - Monticello Alano Club, 2025 West River St. 7:00 p.m. Club phone 763-400-4288.Monticello - Tuesday Night Alano Squad 8 - Monticello Alano Club, 2025 West River St. 7:00 p.m. Club phone 763-400-4288.Monticello - Tuesday Night AA Meeting - Central MN Health Center, 407 Washington St. 7:00 p.m. William O. 763-295-8457.Monticello - Wednesday Morning AA Squad 4 - Monticello Alano Club, 2025 West River St. 10:00 a.m. Club phone 763-400-4288.Monticello - Wednesday Night Discovering AA Squad 1 - Monticello Alano Club, 2025 West River St. 6:30 p.m. Club phone 763-400-4288.Monticello - Thursday Night Big Book Study - Monticello Alano Club, 2025 West River St. 6:30 p.m. Club phone 763-400-4288.Monticello - Friday Morning Clean & Serene - Monticello Alano Club, 2025 West River St. 10:00 a.m. Club phone 763-400-4288.Monticello - Friday Noon Men’s Meeting - Monticello Alano Club, 2025 West River St. Closed meeting. 12:00 noon. Club phone 763-400-4288.Monticello - Friday Night Freedom Seekers - Monticello Alano Club, 2025 West River St. 8:00 p.m. Club phone 763-400-4288.Monticello - Saturday Morning Alano - Monticello Alano Club, 2025 West River St. 8:00 a.m. Club phone 763-400-4288.Monticello - Saturday Evening AA - 2nd Saturday of each month. Open speaker meeting. Followed by potluck supper. Monticello Alano Club, 2025 West River St. 7:00 p.m. Club phone 763-400-4288.Monticello - Saturday Evening AA - 1st Saturday of each month. Open Candellight meet-ing. Monticello Alano Club, 2025 West River St. 10:00 p.m. Club phone 763-400-4288.Montrose - Saturday Night AA - Methodist Church, 240 S. Center Ave. 8:00 p.m. Open. Linda 612-396-0328; Gary S. 952-212-0087; Harlan B. 612-709-6984.Rockford - Monday Night Riverview AA - Rockford Riverview Estates Community Building, 135 Highview Rd. 7:00 p.m. Open meeting last Monday of each month. Tom 612-360-4447.Rockford - Friday Night AA - Our Father’s Lutheran Church, 3903 SE Gilbert Ave. 7:30 p.m. Rosie 763-742-3243.St. Michael - Monday Night Hands of Hope Big Book Study - Good News Alliance Church, 3989 MacIver Ave. 7:00 p.m. Tom G. 612-719-8557.St. Michael - Wednesday Night - City Hall, 11800 Town Center Drive, 7:00 p.m. Pete (763) 807-2976.Waverly - Saturday Morning AA - New Beginnings, 109 N. Shore Dr. 9:30 a.m. Open. GSR John G. 763-516-0911.AREA ALANON GROUPS -Buffalo - Monday - Mon. nite group at 7:30 p.m. at Buffalo Evan. Free Church - Hwy. 25 N. & Cty. Rd. 113.Buffalo - Thursday Morning - Thurs. morning group at 10 a.m. at St. John’s Luth. Church, 302 N.E. 2nd St., Buffalo. Info., Lucille 763-682-2410 or Angie 612-920-3961.Buffalo - Thursday Night - Thurs. night group at 7:30 p.m. at Buffalo Evan. Free Church, Hwy. 25 N. & Cty. Rd. 113, Teresa L., 763-744-8951.Monticello - Sunday Eventing - Monticello Alano Club, 2025 West River St. 7:00 p.m.St. Michael - Thursdays - Meets at 7:30 p.m. at St. Michael Parish Center, 22 N. Main St. Please use side entrance. 763-497-2746.Clearwater - AA & Al-Anon meetings are now meeting at the Clearwater United Methodist Church, 405 Main St., Sundays at 7 p.m.Delano - Monday night at the Light of Christ Lutheran Church, 3976 County Line Road. Beginner’s meeting starts at 7:00 p.m. Regular meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. 952-920-3961.ALATEEN - Buffalo Middle and High School groups contact Marvel, 320-274-3380, for Delano Middle and High School schedule contact Dianne, 952-955-2819.ALATEEN - Monticello - Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. at Monticello Alano Club, 2025 West River St. Contact Liz,, 612-865-0680.ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP- BUFFALO - Meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month, 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the Buffalo Communituy Center, hosted by Faith in Action. Contact the Buffalo Community Center at 763-682-6036 for more information.ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP- MONTICELLO - 3rd Tuesday of the Month 1:30 -3:00

p.m. Monticello Community Center, 505 Walnut St., Monticello. Questions, call Andrea Kyllonen 763-682-9366 or Heidi Olson 763-263-3399.AMERICAN RED CROSS/WRIGHT COUNTY CHAPTER - meets the fourth Monday of the month. Call 763-684-0068 for further details.BATTERED WOMEN - A support group for battered women in Wright County has begun on Thurs. nights from 6-8 p.m. in Buffalo. Please call Rivers of Hope at 1-800-439-2642 for information on location and on Rivers of Hope.BIBLE STUDY - “Faith and Healing” bible study every Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. at the Buffalo Senior Center.BIG LAKE PADDLERS - (Non-motorized boats.) Meet at Big Lake Public Beach, 9:00 a.m., Sundays. Call Bev, 763-218-0818 for information. Beginners welcome.BINGO-Buffalo - Mondays at 7 p.m. at the Buffalo Bar & Grill provides funds for the Buffalo Youth Hockey Association.BINGO-Rogers - Join the fun, from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at the Rogers Senior Center on Main St., in Rogers for Bingo. Cards are 25 cents each, with a limit of 6 cards per game. Cash prizes and many different games are played. Refreshments are served. This is a fundraiser for the Seniors of Rogers, played every other month on the second Monday. Bring your friends and neighbors for a few hours of fun and get acquainted with other seniors in the area.BIT and SPURS - A family oriented Saddle Club meets the 3rd Tues. of the month at the Bit and Spurs ring during the summer months. New members always welcome. For info call Lorie at 763-972-2731.BUFFALO COMMUNITY CENTER - Open Monday-Friday, the center is a focal point for all seniors and serves the needs of older adults, their families, and area residents interested in information about services for the elderly. The center offers a wide variety of services and programs.BUFFALO JAYCEES - 3rd Tuesday every month, Huikko’s, 905 Hwy. 25, 7:00 p.m. If you’re interested in becoming a member, please join us. John, 763-682-1916.BUFFALO KIWANIS - Meets every Tuesday morning, 7:00 a.m. at the Buffalo Presbyterian Church, 507 Co. Rd. 134, Buffalo. For more info, call Jean, 612-581-0482.BUFFALO LIONESS MEETINGS - 1st Tuesday every month, 7 p.m., at Sunrise Assisted Living (downstairs).BUFFALO LIONS - Meets at Huikko’s Bowling Center 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month at 7 p.m. For more information, contact Lion David Stein, 763-682-2264.BUFFALO SADDLE CLUB - Meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Buffalo Civic Center meeting room at 7:00 p.m. Contact Irene Johnson at 320-963-6056 for information.CANCER SUPPORT GROUP - Meets at St. Mary’s Catholic Church Parish, Waverly on every 2nd and 4th Monday evening at 7:00 p.m. All cancer patients, survivors and con-cerned persons are welcome. Phone Karen at 763-658-4887.CELEBRATE RECOVERY - MONTICELLO - Find freedom from your hurts, habits, and han-gups. Celebrate Recovery is a Christian-based recovery group that focuses on the 8 Recov-ery Principles based on the Beatitudes from Jesus’ sermon on the mount. Weekly meetings Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at Monticello Covenant Church. Call or email for more information: 763-220-0587 or cr.monticellocov@gmail.com.CELEBRATION MOUNTAIN - BUFFALO - Place of healing body, soul and spirit. Free to be destination group. Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. Pray for Israel every Thursday, 7-9 p.m., beginning May 16. JAMIN (Jesus And Me In Network) Worship, Saturday at 7 p.m., all denominations, bring your instrument, May 11. Oils Building, 14 1st Ave. S, downtown Buffalo. Jewels, 612-910-1054. CENTRAL MN SEXUAL ASSAULT CENTER - Support group meets twice a month in Monti-cello on Tuesday evenings. Other groups are beginning on an as needed basis. For more info call 1-800-237-5090.CROW RIVER AREA BUSINESS GROUP: Seeking new members. Interested in Networking and building your business? We are a growing networking/business group in the Crow River Communities. Come check us out the 1st & 3rd Wed. of each month. We meet from 9:00-10:00 a.m. at Our Fathers Lutheran Church, 3903 Gilbert Ave. SE, Rockford, MN 55373. We look forward to meeting you. DEMENTIA CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP: Buffalo Area Dementia Friends invites those touched by dementia to a Caregiver Support Group. This is a place to connect with oth-ers who understand the unique stresses, challenges, and rewards of providing care for a loved one. The group meets every Thursday at 9:30 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church , 1200 Highway 25 S., Buffalo. For questions, contact buffalodementiafriends@gmail.com or 612-562-3943. DRUG ADDICTS ANONYMOUS - DAA - Monticello - Mondays at 7 p.m. and Fridays at 6 p.m. Open meeting. Monticello Alano Club, 2025 West River St. Club phone 763-400-4288.G.A.L.A. MEETINGS - G.A.L.A. stands for “Get A Life Again.” This is a group of widows and widowers. They meet twice a month to eat out and socialize. The events are held at different places around the surrounding counties. There are also different card groups that meet monthly. If interested, contact Phyllis Dwyer at 763-682-4532.GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS -Buffalo - Tuesday Night 7:30 - Gamblers Anonymous, Buffalo Evangelical Free Church. Hwy. 25 No. & Co. Rd. 113.GASTRIC BYPASS SUPPORT GROUP - Meets every 4th Thursday of month. 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m., in Buffalo Hospital, lower level. www.allina.com.HAND & FOOT/MAHJONG - Join us at the Buffalo Community Center every Friday, where you can learn how to play Hand & Foot or Mahjong! Hand & Foot begins at 9:30 a.m.; Mahjong begins at 1:00 p.m.HIV/AIDS SUPPORT GROUP - This is a confidential support group. Meets Every second Monday of the month starting at 6:00 p.m., at the American Red Cross, 1204 S. 7th Street, St. Cloud (across from tech high school). Many topics are planned for each meeting. Please call if you have any questions or plan on attending 320-251-7641 or 1-800-560-7641. Ask for Susie.KNOTTY KNITTERS - This is a gathering of needle workers who meet at Culvers, 1:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month. Everyone is welcome.METH RECOVERY GROUPS -Rockford - METH RECOVERY GROUP - Struggling with meth addiction? We hold faith based meth recovery group and Bible study. For persons struggling with addictions and co-dependants. Call for more info. 612-207-3527, Rockford location.MOMS CLUB - of Buffalo, Rockford & Delano meet on the last Thursday of every month at 9:30 a.m. Location varies. We are a non-profit organization for part-time or full time stay-at-home moms. Please call for more info 763-260-4414 or visit http://sites.google.com/site/brdmomsclub.MOPS (MOMS OF PRESCHOOLERS) - Meets the first and third Tuesday from Sept. - May, 8:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. at the Annandale Free Church. For more info., call 320-963-5709.MONTHLY PARENT SUPPORT MEETING - RDI (Relationship Development Intervention) Developmental Connections Center. 1349 Hart Blvd., Monticello, MN 55362. 763-295-8436. Mary Kay Bondhus, RN, BS, MS. Certified Autism Specialist, Certified Relationship Development Consultant. Parent Support Group meetings are held the 1st Mon. of each month at the Center from 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. The Center & the Support Group are de-signed to help families with children on the autistic spectrum. The support group helps parents talk about lifestyle issues. Parents interested in RDI can attend to learn about the program from others in the same program. There is on occasions a guest speaker.NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS RECOVERY in the HEARTLAND: Mon., Waconia, “New Way NA” 7:30 p.m., Moravian Church, 217 E. 2nd St.; Tues., Buffalo, “No Bull in Buffalo NA” 7 p.m., St. John’s Lutheran Church (basement), 302 2nd St. NE, Buffalo; Wed., Monticello, “Recovery in Monticello” 7:00 p.m., Counseling Center, 407 Washington St., Monticello; Wed., Winsted, “Wednesday Night Winners NA” 7:30 p.m., Elementary School Gym, 431 4th St., Winsted; Fri., Annandale, “Heart of the Lakes NA” 7 p.m., United Methodist Church, 250 Oak Ave. N., Annandale; Sat., Maple Lake, “Straight on Birch” 7:30 p.m., 66 1/2 Birch St., Maple Lake; Fri., Cokato, “Focus on Recovery” NA 7:30 p.m., City Hall (Back Entrance) under water tower.NELSON LODGE - BUFFALO - Meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 8 p.m., 122 Central Ave. 763-682-9293. EXCEPT: July & Aug.OPERATION MINNESOTA NICE - Buffalo - 1st Thursday of every month, 7 p.m. in the conference room at Buffalo American Legion.OPERATION MINNESOTA NICE - Big Lake - 3rd Monday of each month at Big Lake American Legion. No advanced registration is required, bring 10 identical items to share. For more information please call Janelle at 763-263-6036 or go online at www.opera-tionminnesotanice.com.OPERATION MINNESOTA NICE - Monticello - 2nd Monday of each month at Monticel-lo Community Center. No advanced registration is required, bring 10 identical items to share. For more information please call Debby at (763) 295-2469 or go online at www.operationmin nesotanice.com.ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR - BUFFALO - Galilee Chapter #53, 2nd & 4th Monday of each month from March thru December at 7:30 p.m. at Nelson Lodge, 122 Central Ave., 763-682-9293.OVARIAN CANCER SUPPORT GROUP - 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month, 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. 261 East Broadway, Monticello, MN. Contact: Jean Rafferty at (763) 350-0609. Sponsored by the Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance.OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS MEETING - Buffalo - Every Monday night at 7:00 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, 1200 Highway 25 South. Overeaters Anonymous is a Fellowship of individuals who, through shared experience, strength and hope, are recovering from compulsive eating. We welcome everyone who wants to stop eating compulsively. Non Profit 12 step program. www. oa.org. Call Julie W. with any questions 612-616-0453.OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS (HOW) - Monticello - Every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at Yoga and Arts Studio, 133 Sandberg Road, Monticello. Is food a problem for you? Do you eat when you are not hungry” Do you binge, purge or restrict? Is your weight affecting your life? Contact Overeaters Anonymous. No dues. No fees. No weigh-ins. No diets. Find recovery in the 12 steps! OA/HOW format. Open meeting. Contact Teresa 763-744-8951, www.overeaters.org.PARENT RESOURCE GROUP - ELK RIVER - The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Minnesota provides support groups for families of children with mental illness. The sup-port group will help parents discover resources to meet the challenges of raising a child with mental illness, learn coping skills and develop problem-solving skills. Parent resource groups are facilitated by a parent who has a child with a mental illness and who has been trained to lead support groups. A parent resource group meets in Elk River on the third Thursday of the month, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Handke Center, 1170 Main Street. For more information, contact Sue at 763-633-0894 or NAMI at 651-645-2948.PARKINSON’S DISEASE - Educational & support group for persons with Parkinson’s dis-ease and their care partners, which could include spouses, siblings, children or friends. Meets every third Tues. of the month at the Southshore Center, (5735 Country Club Rd., Shorewood) from 10:00-11:30 am. There is no charge. Please call Kathy Kehrberg (612)

863-5850 for further info. Also the 1st Tuesday of each month at 1:30-3:00 p.m. at the Monticello Community Center, 505 Walnut St., Monticello. Questions, Jeannie 763-682-7486.PARKINSON’S DISEASE-Living with Parkinson’s Under the Age of 60 - If you or anyone you know is 60 or under and has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease, you are wel-come to attend our group. We meet the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at Saron Lutheran Church in Big Lake. Specific topics will be scheduled along with open forum. Any questions, please call Camille Johnson at 763-350-7401.RIVER OF LIFE SUPPORT GROUPS - 7:00-8:30 Every Tuesday evening. DivorceCare; Grief Share; 12 Steps to Freedom; Circle of Friends; Finding Hope Again; 2nd & 4th Sunday Eves - Blending God’s Way. 21695 Elk Lake Rd., Elk River. Child care provided. (763) 441-7527 for more info.ROTARY CLUB OF BUFFALO - Meetings are held on Wednesdays at 12:00 noon at Huik-ko’s Bowling & Conference Center, 1207 N. Hwy. 25, Buffalo.SCIFI SATURDAY- SciFi Saturday is a group for science-fiction and fantasy genre fans to meet for book discussions, gaming, movie screenings, events and more. Meets at the Buffalo Community Center most 4th Saturdays of the month, 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. Contact Jason at 763-232-0835, email outpoststudios@gmail.com, find us on Facebook or vist www.wrightcountygeeks.org for more details. Sponsored by Wright County Geeks.ST. CLOUD SUPPORT GROUP FOR FAMILIES - The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Minnesota sponsors support groups for families who have a relative with mental illness. Led by trained facilitators who also have a family member with mental illness, the support groups help families develop better coping skills and find strength through sharing their experiences. A family support group meets in St. Cloud at 7:00 p.m. on the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of each month, at Calvary Community Church, 1200 Roosevelt Road. For information, call Mike at 320-259-7101 or 320-492-2024.STROKE SUPPORT PROGRAM - Stroke support groups offer survivors and family members a way to understand changes & enrich their lives after a stroke. Meets at the Buffalo Hospital Rehab Center, 2nd Wednesday of every month, 1:00-2:00 p.m. Contact Buffalo Hospital Educaion Services at 763-684-7121 for more information.SUICIDE LOSS SUPPORT GROUP - If you have lost someone to suicide, you are not alone. There are people who care and want to help you. Facilitators are survivors, not therapists, and we know the unique circumstances suicide presents. The group meets at the Buffalo Community Center the 4th Thursday of each month (except November) from 7-8 p.m., 206 Central Ave. Please use back handicapped entrance. Parking is available in back of city offices. There is no charge. Any questions, please call Mary at 763-267-7041.TBI FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP - Meets 1st Thursday of every month, Buffalo Covenant Church, 7-8:30 p.m. Jerry, 763-355-0107.TOPS MN. NO. 149 - BUFFALO - Meets every Tues. at St. Francis Church basement, 300 1st Ave. NW. Weigh-in 5:00 p.m., meeting 5:30-6:30. For more info., call Norma at 763-682-1294 or Jan at 763-682-1435.WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY SUPPORT GROUP - Starts, Sept. 18. Meets the third Thursday of the month, 6:00-7:30 p.m. at Our Father’s Lutheran Church,3903 Gilbert Ave. SE, Rockford, rooms 105-106. For more information call 763-236-2068.WRIGHT COUNTY CAR CLUB - P.O. Box 662, Buffalo, MN 55313. Breakfast 1st Saturday morning each month at area cafés. Meetings 3rd Tuesday evenings at area cafés. Call Bob at 763-682-3772.WRIGHT COUNTY VFW POST 1901- Meets every 3rd Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. at 300 Zephyr Ave., Montrose. All old and new members are welcome.WRIGHT COUNTY VFW POST 1901 AUX- Meets every 3rd Thursday, 1:30 p.m. at Cit-izen’s State Bank of Montrose, in the Community Room. All old and new members are welcome.

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Legal NoticeNotice of MortgageForeclosure Sale

THE RIGHT TO VERIFICA-TION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIG-INAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has oc-curred in conditions of the following described mort-gage:

DATE OF MORTGAGE: August 25, 2014

MORTGAGOR: Arlan W. Gades and Beverly A. Gades, husband and wife.

MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Sys-tems, Inc.

DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded September 5, 2014 Wright County Recorder, Document No. A1270515.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC. Dated December 7, 2017 Recorded December 27, 2017, as Document No. A1361095.

TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Regis-tration Systems, Inc.

TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICA-TION NUMBER ON MORT-GAGE: 100107311420504657

LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGI-NATOR STATED ON MORT-GAGE: Sun West Mortgage Company, Inc

RESIDENTIAL MORT-GAGE SERVICER: M&T Bank

MORTGAGED PROPER-TY ADDRESS: 735 Armitage Avenue Southwest, Buffalo, MN 55313

TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 211014000020

LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: LOTS 1 AND 2, DEER LAKE SHORES, AC-CORDING TO THE PLAT ON FILE AND OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF WRIGHT, STATE OF MIN-NESOTA. A.P.N.: 211-014-000020

COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Wright

ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $417,000.00

AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, IN-CLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $445,282.42

That prior to the com-mencement of this mort-gage foreclosure proceed-ing Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or oth-erwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof;

PURSUANT to the pow-er of sale contained in said mortgage, the above de-scribed property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows:

DATE AND TIME OF SALE: December 4, 2018 at 10:00 AM

PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff’s Office, Wright County Law Enforcement Center, 3800 Braddock Avenue N.E., Buf-falo, MNto pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and tax-es, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disburse-ments, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representa-tives or assigns unless re-duced to Five (5) weeks un-der MN Stat. §580.07.

IME AND DATE TO VA-CATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occu-pied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on June 4, 2019, unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption

period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032.

MORTGAGOR(S) RE-LEASED FROM FINAN-CIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None

“THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMP-TION BY THE MORTGAG-OR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTA-TIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL OR-DER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETER-MINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORT-GAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESI-DENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.”

Dated: October 3, 2018Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC

Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee

USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P.Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee4500 Park Glen Road #300Minneapolis, MN 55416(952) 925-688837 - 18-006913 FCTHIS IS A COMMUNICA-TION FROM A DEBT COL-LECTOR.

Publish Oct. 11, 18, 25, Nov. 1, 8, 15, 2018.

Legal NoticeNotice of MortgageForeclosure Sale

THE RIGHT TO VERIFICA-TION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIG-INAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has oc-curred in conditions of the following described mort-gage:

DATE OF MORTGAGE: December 11, 2015

MORTGAGOR: Parrish Pe-terson, an unmarried man.

MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Sys-tems, Inc. as nominee for Bay Equity LLC its succes-sors and assigns.

DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded December 24, 2015 Wright County Recorder, Document No. A1304835.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: U.S. Bank National Asso-ciation. Dated May 11, 2017 Recorded May 18, 2017, as Document No. A1343509.

TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Regis-tration Systems, Inc.

TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICA-TION NUMBER ON MORT-GAGE: 100616600040237498

LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGI-NATOR STATED ON MORT-GAGE: Bay Equity LLC

RESIDENTIAL MORT-GAGE SERVICER: U.S. Bank National Association

MORTGAGED PROPER-TY ADDRESS: 1603 4th Av-enue South, Buffalo, MN 55313

TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 103152001060

LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 6, Block 1, Wagon Wheel Estates Second Addition Wright County, Minnesota; Lot 6, Wagon Wheel Estates; PIN# 103152001060

COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Wright

ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $149,737.00

AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, IN-CLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $108,212.14

That prior to the com-mencement of this mort-gage foreclosure proceed-ing Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or oth-erwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof;

PURSUANT to the pow-er of sale contained in said mortgage, the above de-

scribed property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows:

DATE AND TIME OF SALE: December 11, 2018 at 10:00 AM

PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff’s Office, Wright County Law Enforcement Center, 3800 Braddock Avenue N.E., Buf-falo, MNto pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and tax-es, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disburse-ments, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representa-tives or assigns unless re-duced to Five (5) weeks un-der MN Stat. §580.07.

TIME AND DATE TO VA-CATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occu-pied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on June 11, 2019 unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032.

MORTGAGOR(S) RE-LEASED FROM FINAN-CIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None

“THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMP-TION BY THE MORTGAG-OR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTA-TIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL OR-DER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETER-MINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORT-GAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESI-DENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.”

Dated: September 28, 2018U.S. Bank National

AssociationMortgagee/Assignee

of MortgageeUSSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P.Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee4500 Park Glen Road #300Minneapolis, MN 55416(952) 925-688819 - 18-007362 FCTHIS IS A COMMUNICA-TION FROM A DEBT COL-LECTOR.

Publish Oct. 11, 18, 25, Nov. 1, 8, 15, 2018.

Legal NoticeNotice of MortgageForeclosure Sale

THE RIGHT TO VERIFICA-TION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIG-INAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has oc-curred in conditions of the following described mort-gage:

DATE OF MORTGAGE: July 17, 2003

MORTGAGOR: Brent L Belland, Tammy L Belland, husband and wife.

MORTGAGEE: Chase Man-hattan Mortgage Corpora-tion.

DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded September 16, 2003 Wright County Recorder, Document No. A874053.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC. Dated May 9, 2018 Re-corded May 11, 2018, as Doc-ument No. A1369983.

TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE

TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICA-TION NUMBER ON MORT-GAGE: NONE

LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGI-NATOR STATED ON MORT-GAGE: Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation

RESIDENTIAL MORT-GAGE SERVICER: Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC

MORTGAGED PROPER-TY ADDRESS: 9393 Country Lane, Monticello, MN 55362

TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 155096003020

LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: LOT 2, BLOCK

3, KLEIN FARMS 2ND AD-DITION

COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Wright

ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $99,600.00

AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, IN-CLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $133,135.47

That prior to the com-mencement of this mort-gage foreclosure proceed-ing Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or oth-erwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof;

PURSUANT to the pow-er of sale contained in said mortgage, the above de-scribed property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows:

DATE AND TIME OF SALE: December 4, 2018 at 10:00 AM

PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff’s Office, Wright County Law Enforcement Center, 3800 Braddock Avenue N.E., Buf-falo, MNto pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and tax-es, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disburse-ments, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within five (5) weeks from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representa-tives pursuant to prior mort-gagor postponement under MN Stat. §580.07.

TIME AND DATE TO VA-CATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occu-pied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on January 8, 2019 un-less that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday.

MORTGAGOR(S) RE-LEASED FROM FINAN-CIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None

Dated: October 3, 2018Bayview Loan

Servicing, LLCMortgagee/Assignee

of MortgageeUSSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P.Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee4500 Park Glen Road #300Minneapolis, MN 55416(952) 925-6888137 - 18-007035 FCTHIS IS A COMMUNICA-TION FROM A DEBT COL-LECTOR.

Publish Oct. 11, 18, 25, Nov. 1, 8, 15, 2018.

Legal NoticeNotice of MortgageForeclosure Sale

THE RIGHT TO VERIFICA-TION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIG-INAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has oc-curred in conditions of the following described mort-gage:

DATE OF MORTGAGE: December 12, 2014

MORTGAGOR: Daniel R Duncan and Stephanie K Duncan, husband and wife.

MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Sys-tems, Inc., as nominee for Megastar Financial Corp. its successors and assigns.

DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded December 23, 2014, Wright County Recorder, Document No. A1277947.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: New Penn Financial, LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing. Dated August 9, 2018, Recorded September 24, 2018, as Document No. A1380295.

TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Regis-tration Systems, Inc.

TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICA-TION NUMBER ON MORT-GAGE: 100095314717400922

LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGI-NATOR STATED ON MORT-GAGE: Megastar Financial Corp.

RESIDENTIAL MORT-GAGE SERVICER: New Penn Financial LLC dba Shellpoint Mortgage Servic-ing

MORTGAGED PROPER-TY ADDRESS: 532 Broad-way Street West, Monticello, MN 55362

TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 155-010-039130

LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lots Thirteen (13), Fourteen (14), and Fif-teen (15), Block Thirty-Nine (39), in the Townsite of Mon-ticello according to the plat by John O. Haven on file and of record in the office of the Register of Deeds of Wright County, Minnesota.

COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Wright

ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $136,800.00

AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, IN-CLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $134,562.39

That prior to the com-mencement of this mort-gage foreclosure proceed-ing Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or oth-erwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof;

PURSUANT to the pow-er of sale contained in said mortgage, the above de-scribed property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows:

DATE AND TIME OF SALE: December 11, 2018 at 10:00 AM

PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff’s Office, Wright County Law Enforcement Center, 3800 Braddock Avenue N.E., Buf-falo, MNto pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and tax-es, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disburse-ments, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representa-tives or assigns unless re-duced to Five (5) weeks un-der MN Stat. §580.07.

TIME AND DATE TO VA-CATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occu-pied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on June 11, 2019 unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032.

MORTGAGOR(S) RE-LEASED FROM FINAN-CIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None

“THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMP-TION BY THE MORTGAG-OR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTA-TIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL OR-DER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETER-MINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORT-GAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESI-DENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.”

Dated: October 10, 2018New Penn Financial, LLC

DBA ShellpointMortgage Servicing

Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee

USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P.Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee4500 Park Glen Road #300Minneapolis, MN 55416(952) 925-6888164 - 18-005911 FCTHIS IS A COMMUNICA-TION FROM A DEBT COL-LECTOR.

Publish Oct. 18, 25, Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22, 2018.

Legal NoticeNotice of MortgageForeclosure Sale

THE RIGHT TO VERIFICA-TION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIG-

INAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has oc-curred in conditions of the following described mort-gage:

DATE OF MORTGAGE: February 23, 2005

MORTGAGOR: Kevin P. Rundgren, and Jean M. Def-reitas, husband and wife.

MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Sys-tems, Inc.

DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded March 28, 2005 Wright Coun-ty Recorder, Document No. A952401.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: LSF9 Master Participation Trust. Dated September 28, 2016, Recorded Novem-ber 7, 2016, as Document No. A1329138. And thereaf-ter assigned to: U.S. Bank Trust N.A., as Trustee for LSF9 Master Participation Trust. Dated June 20, 2017 Recorded July 13, 2017, as Document No. A1348041. And thereafter assigned to: Citibank, N.A. as Trustee for CMLTI Asset Trust. Dat-ed July 11, 2018, Recorded August 3, 2018, as Document No. A1376389.

TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Regis-tration Systems, Inc.

TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICA-TION NUMBER ON MORT-GAGE: 100077960000003252

LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGI-NATOR STATED ON MORT-GAGE: Decision One Mort-gage Company, LLC

RESIDENTIAL MORT-GAGE SERVICER: Fay Ser-vicing LLC

MORTGAGED PROPER-TY ADDRESS: 3700 Brent-wood Drive, Monticello, MN 55362

TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 155132003330

LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: LOT 33, BLOCK 3, GROVELAND 2ND ADDI-TION.

COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Wright

ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $202,500.00

AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, IN-CLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $195,943.10

That prior to the com-mencement of this mort-gage foreclosure proceed-ing Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or oth-erwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof;

PURSUANT to the pow-er of sale contained in said mortgage, the above de-scribed property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows:

DATE AND TIME OF SALE: December 11, 2018 at 10:00 AM

PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff’s Office, Wright County Law Enforcement Center, 3800 Braddock Avenue N.E., Buf-falo, MNto pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and tax-es, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disburse-ments, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representa-tives or assigns unless re-duced to Five (5) weeks un-der MN Stat. §580.07.

TIME AND DATE TO VA-CATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occu-pied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on June 11, 2019, unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032.

MORTGAGOR(S) RE-LEASED FROM FINAN-CIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None

“THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMP-TION BY THE MORTGAG-OR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTA-TIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL OR-DER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETER-MINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORT-GAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESI-DENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.”

Dated: October 8, 2018Citibank, N.A., as Trustee

Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee

USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P.Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee4500 Park Glen Road #300Minneapolis, MN 55416(952) 925-6888150 - 18-007478 FCTHIS IS A COMMUNICA-TION FROM A DEBT COL-LECTOR.

Publish Oct. 18, 25, Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22, 2018.

Legal NoticeNotice of MortgageForeclosure Sale

THE RIGHT TO VERIFICA-TION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIG-INAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has oc-

curred in conditions of the following described mort-gage:

DATE OF MORTGAGE: December 19, 2012

MORTGAGOR: Joseph Njee and Brendabell Njee, husband and wife.

MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Sys-tems, Inc. as nominee for Proficio Mortgage Ventures, LLC.

DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded July 8, 2013 Wright County Recorder, Document No. A1241520.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: The Money Source, Inc., Dat-ed January 5, 2015, Record-ed January 22, 2015, as Doc-ument No. A1279617.

TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Regis-tration Systems, Inc.

TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICA-TION NUMBER ON MORT-GAGE: 100470260010773215

LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGI-NATOR STATED ON MORT-GAGE: Proficio Mortgage Ventures, LLC

RESIDENTIAL MORT-GAGE SERVICER: The Mon-ey Source, Inc.

MORTGAGED PROPER-TY ADDRESS: 10053 41st Place Northeast, Saint Mi-chael, MN 55376

TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 114-108-005010

LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 1, Block 5, Meadow Pond, according to the recorded plat thereof, Wright County, Minnesota.

Together with the benefits contained in Declaration Document No. 820022, dated February 6, 2002, filed De-cember 4, 2002

COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Wright

ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $216,218.00

AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, IN-CLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $160,959.19

That prior to the com-mencement of this mort-gage foreclosure proceed-ing Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or oth-erwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof;

PURSUANT to the pow-er of sale contained in said mortgage, the above de-scribed property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows:

DATE AND TIME OF SALE: December 18, 2018 at 10:00 AM

PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff’s Office, Wright County Law Enforcement Center, 3800 Braddock Avenue N.E., Buf-falo, MNto pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and tax-es, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disburse-ments, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representa-tives or assigns unless re-duced to Five (5) weeks un-der MN Stat. §580.07.

TIME AND DATE TO VA-CATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occu-pied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on June 18, 2019 unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032.

MORTGAGOR(S) RE-LEASED FROM FINAN-CIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None

“THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMP-TION BY THE MORTGAG-OR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTA-TIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL OR-DER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETER-MINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORT-GAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESI-DENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.”

Dated: October 16, 2018The Money Source, Inc.

Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee

USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P.Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee4500 Park Glen Road #300Minneapolis, MN 55416(952) 925-688893 - 18-007763 FCTHIS IS A COMMUNICA-TION FROM A DEBT COL-LECTOR.

Publish Oct. 25, Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2018.

Legal NoticeNotice of MortgageForeclosure Sale

THE RIGHT TO VERIFICA-TION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIG-INAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has oc-curred in conditions of the following described mort-gage:

DATE OF MORTGAGE: January 30, 2017

MORTGAGOR: Horatio Lee and Mearel Lee, a mar-ried couple.

MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Sys-tems, Inc.

DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded February 17, 2017, Wright County Recorder, Document No. A1337064.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Freedom Mortgage Corpo-ration. Dated August 31, 2018, Recorded September 5, 2018, as Document No. A1378839.

TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Regis-tration Systems, Inc.

TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICA-TION NUMBER ON MORT-GAGE: 100521331002830542

LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGI-NATOR STATED ON MORT-GAGE: Pacific Union Finan-cial, LLC

RESIDENTIAL MORT-GAGE SERVICER: Freedom Mortgage Corporation

MORTGAGED PROPER-TY ADDRESS: 5497 Ramier Avenue Northeast, Otsego, MN 55374

TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 118-206-004100

LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 10, Block 4, Riverplace, Wright County, Minnesota

COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Wright

ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $257,352.00

AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, IN-CLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $258,751.38

That prior to the com-mencement of this mort-gage foreclosure proceed-ing Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or oth-erwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof;

PURSUANT to the pow-er of sale contained in said mortgage, the above de-scribed property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows:

DATE AND TIME OF SALE: December 18, 2018 at 10:00 AM

PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff’s Office, Wright County Law Enforcement Center, 3800 Braddock Avenue N.E., Buf-falo, MNto pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and tax-es, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disburse-ments, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representa-tives or assigns unless re-duced to Five (5) weeks un-der MN Stat. §580.07.

TIME AND DATE TO VA-CATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occu-pied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on June 18, 2019, unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032.

MORTGAGOR(S) RE-LEASED FROM FINAN-CIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None

“THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMP-TION BY THE MORTGAG-OR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTA-TIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL OR-DER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETER-MINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORT-GAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESI-DENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.”

Dated: October 10, 2018Freedom Mortgage

CorporationMortgagee/Assignee

of MortgageeUSSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P.Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee4500 Park Glen Road #300Minneapolis, MN 55416(952) 925-688846 - 18-007767 FCTHIS IS A COMMUNICA-TION FROM A DEBT COL-LECTOR.

Publish Oct. 25, Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2018.

Legal NoticeCHATHAM TOWNSHIP

GENERAL ELECTION AND PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST

Notice is hereby given - the General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Our Public Accuracy Test-ing for the Optical Scan and AutoMarking systems will be done on Nov. 2, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. Our monthly meet-ing will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.Joan Baert-DeMarais Chatham Township Treasurer

Publish Oct. 25, 2018.

Legal NoticeRockford Township NoticeBe advised that on No-

vember 6, 2018, polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Rockford Township Hall 3039 Dague Avenue S.E., Buffalo, for the State General Election including Federal, State, County and School District #879, District #883 and District #877 Offic-es/Questions.Rachelle L. McDougallClerk/Treasurer

Publish Oct. 18, 25, 2018.

Continued on Page 5Publish Oct. 25, 2018

October 25, 2018 Journal-Press, Buffalo, MN 5B

Legal NoticeNotice of MortgageForeclosure Sale

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that default has oc-curred in the conditions of the following described mortgage:

DATE OF MORTGAGE: July 25, 2017

ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $193,833.00

MORTGAGOR(S): Bryce E Ramthun, a single person

MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Sys-tems, Inc., as nominee for American Mortgage & Equi-ty Consultants, Inc., its suc-cessors and/or assigns

DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Record-ed: August 14, 2017 Wright County Recorder, Document Number: A1350694

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: And assigned to: U.S. BANK NATION-AL ASSOCIATION, Dated: March 20, 2018, Recorded: March 26, 2018 Wright Coun-ty Recorder, Document Number: A1366748

Transaction Agent: Mort-gage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.

Transaction Agent Mort-gage Identification Number: 1008671-0000075073-5

Lender or Broker: Ameri-can Mortgage & Equity Con-sultants, Inc.

Residential Mortgage Ser-vicer: U.S. Bank National Association

Mortgage Originator: Not Applicable

COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Wright

Property Address: 742 Brook Cir E, Montrose, MN 55363-8016

Tax Parcel ID Number: 112-033-002230

LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 23, Block 2, Rock Brook Estates, Wright County, Minnesota

AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE: $196,752.06

THAT all pre-foreclosure requirements have been complied with; that no ac-tion or proceeding has been instituted at law or other-wise to recover the debt se-cured by said mortgage, or any part thereof;

PURSUANT to the pow-er of sale contained in said mortgage, the above-de-scribed property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows:

DATE AND TIME OF SALE: November 20, 2018 at 10:00 AM

PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff’s Main Office, 3800 Braddock Avenue NE, Buffalo, Minne-sotato pay the debt secured by said mortgage and taxes, if any, on said premises and the costs and disburse-ments, including attorney fees allowed by law, subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representa-tives or assigns.

If the Mortgage is not re-instated under Minn. Stat. §580.30 or the property is not redeemed under Minn. Stat. §580.23, the Mortgagor must vacate the property on or before 11:59 p.m. on May 20, 2019, or the next business day if May 20, 2019 falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday.

Mortgagor(s) released from financial obligation: NONE

THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COL-LECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

THE RIGHT TO VERI-FICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PRO-VIDED BY LAW IS NOT AF-FECTED BY THIS ACTION.

THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PER-SONAL REPRESENTA-TIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL OR-DER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETER-MINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORT-GAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESI-DENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.

DATED: October 04, 2018ASSIGNEE OF MORTGAGEE:

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

Wilford, Geske & Cook P.A.Attorneys for Assigneeof Mortgagee7616 Currell Blvd; Ste 200Woodbury, MN 55125-2296(651) 209-3300File Number: 040679F01

Publish Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25, Nov. 1, 8, 2018.

Legal NoticeSTATE OF MINNESOTACOUNTY OF WRIGHT

CONDEMNATIONIN DISTRICT COURT

TENTH JUDICIALDISTRICT

COURT FILE NO.86-CV-18-5159

Judge Steven Halsey State of Minnesota, by its

Commissioner of Transpor-tation, Petitioner,

vs.K & M Farms, LLC, et al.

Respondents.IN THE MATTER OF

THE CONDEMNATION OF CERTAIN LANDS

FOR TRUNK HIGHWAY PURPOSES

NOTICETo the Respondents herein-above named:

You, and each of you, are hereby notified that on De-cember 3, 2018, at 9:00 o’clock

am., or as soon thereafter as counsel can be heard, be-fore Judge Steven Halsey, in the Government Center at Buffalo, Wright County, Minnesota, the above named petitioner will present to the above named Court a petition now on file herein for the condemnation of cer-tain lands for trunk highway purposes. A copy of said pe-tition is attached hereto and incorporated herein.

YOU, AND EACH OF YOU, ARE FURTHER NO-TIFIED, That at the above time and place the above-named petitioner will also move the court for an order transferring title and pos-session to petitioner of the parcels described in the petition in accordance with Minn. Stat. §117.042, as of January 7, 2019.

YOU, AND EACH OF YOU, ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED, that all persons occupying the property described in the petition must VACATE THE PREMISES AND MOVE ALL OF YOUR PERSONAL PROPERTY FROM SAID PREMISES ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 7, 2019. All ad-vertising signs or devices lo-cated on the property being acquired must be removed by January 7, 2019.

YOU, AND EACH OF YOU, ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED, that (1) a party wishing to challenge the public use or public purpose, necessity, or authority for a taking must appear at the court hearing and state the objection or must appeal within 60 days of a court order; and (2) a court order approving the public use or public pur-pose, necessity, and author-ity for the taking is final unless an appeal is brought within 60 days after service of the order on the party.

Dated: 10-4-2018 OFFICE OF THE

ATTORNEY GENERALState of Minnesota/s/ Dominic J. HaikDOMINIC J. HAIK

Assistant Attorney GeneralAtty. Reg. No. 0395395445 Minnesota Street,

Suite 1800St. Paul, MN 55101-2134

(651) 757-1007 (Voice)(651) 282-2525 (TTY)

dominic.haik@ag.state.mn.us

ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER

STATE OF MINNESOTACOUNTY OF WRIGHT

CONDEMNATIONIN DISTRICT COURT

TENTH JUDICIALDISTRICT

State of Minnesota, by its Commissioner of Transpor-tation, Petitioner,

vs.K & M Farms, LLC, County

of Wright, St. Michael PPI, LLC, CR Motel, LLC, also all other persons unknown claiming any right, title, es-tate, interest or lien in the real estate described in the Petition herein, Respon-dents.

IN THE MATTER OF THE CONDEMNATION OF CERTAIN LANDS

FOR TRUNK HIGHWAY PURPOSESPETITION

To the District Court above named the State of Minne-sota brings this Petition and respectfully states and al-leges:

I.That Trunk Highway Leg-

islative Route numbered 392, which has been renum-bered 94, and which has been located according to law and designated as a controlled access highway, passes over the lands herein described.

That it is duly covered by Right of Way Plat Order numbered 97253.

That it is duly covered by Designation Order num-bered 37619.

II.That the Commissioner

of Transportation deems it necessary that the State of Minnesota for trunk high-way purposes obtain the lands herein described in fee simple absolute, togeth-er with the following rights: to acquire a temporary ease-ment in those cases which are herein particularly men-tioned.

It is the intention of the above-named petitioner to move the court for an order authorizing the Court Ad-ministrator to accept and deposit in an interest bear-ing account payments from the petitioner to the court pursuant to Minnesota stat-utes.

Further, it is the intention of the above-named peti-tioner to move the court for an order transferring title and possession of the par-cels herein described, prior to the filing of an award by the court appointed commis-sioners, pursuant to Minne-sota Statutes §117.042.

The petitioner reserves its right to recover costs of clean up and testing and all other damages arising from the presence of pollutants, contaminants, or hazardous materials on the property described herein, from all potential responsible par-ties, including respondents herein where appropriate, in a separate legal action to the extent permitted by law.

III.That the following de-

scribed lands in these pro-ceedings taken are situated in Wright County, Minne-sota; that the names of all persons appearing of record or known to your petition-er to be the owners of said lands or interested there-in, including all whom your petitioner has been able by investigation and inquiry to discover, together with the nature of the ownership of each, as nearly as can be as-certained, are as follows:

FEE ACQUISITIONParcel 47 C.S. 8680

(94=392) 901S.P. 8680-172RW

All of the following:

That part of the South-west Quarter of the North-east Quarter of Section 9, Township 120 North, Range 23 West, shown as Parcel 47 on Minnesota Department of Transportation Right of Way Plat Numbered 86-133 as the same is on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder in and for Wright County, Minnesota;

containing 0.20 acre, more or less, of which 0.13 acre is encumbered by an existing road easement.

Names of parties interest-ed in the above described land and nature of interest:

K & M Farms, LLC, Fee; County of Wright, Taxes

FEE ACQUISITIONParcel 601 C.S. 8680

(94=392) 901S.P. 8680-172RW

All of the following:That part of the Southwest

Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 9, Town-ship 120 North, Range 23 West, shown as Parcel 601 on Minnesota Department of Transportation Right of Way Plat Numbered 86-133 as the same is on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder in and for Wright County, Minnesota;

containing 1.15 acres, more or less;

together with other rights as set forth below, forming and being part of said Par-cel 601:

Access: All right of access as shown on said plat by the access control symbol.

Temporary Easement: A temporary easement for highway purposes as shown on said plat as to said Parcel 601 by the temporary ease-ment symbol, said easement shall cease on December 1, 2023, or on such earlier date upon which the Com-missioner of Transportation determines by formal order that it is no longer needed for highway purposes.

Names of parties interest-ed in the above described land and nature of interest:

St. Michael PPI, LLC, Fee; County of Wright, Taxes

FEE ACQUISITIONParcel 701A C.S. 8680

(94=392) 901S.P. 8680-172RW

All of the following: That part of the Southwest Quar-ter of the Northeast Quarter and the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 9, Township 120 North, Range 23 West, shown as Parcel 701A on Minnesota Department of Transporta-tion Right of Way Plat Num-bered 86-133 as the same is on file and of record in the office of the County Record-er in and for Wright County, Minnesota;

containing 1.03 acres, more or less;

together with other rights as set forth below, forming and being part of said Par-cel 701A:

Access: All right of access as shown on said plat by the access control symbol.

Temporary Easement: A temporary easement for highway purposes as shown on said plat as to said Parcel 701A by the temporary ease-ment symbol, said easement shall cease on December 1, 2023, or on such earlier date upon which the Com-missioner of Transportation determines by formal order that it is no longer needed for highway purposes.

Names of parties interest-ed in the above described land and nature of interest:

CR Motel, LLC, Fee; Coun-ty of Wright, Taxes

WHEREFORE, Your pe-titioner prays that commis-sioners be appointed to ap-praise the damages which may be occasioned by such taking, and that such pro-ceedings may be had herein as are provided by law.

Dated: 9/18/18 OFFICE OF THE

ATTORNEY GENERALState of Minnesota/s/ Dominic J. HaikDOMINIC J. HAIK

Assistant Attorney GeneralAtty. Reg. No. 0395395445 Minnesota Street,

Suite 1800St. Paul, MN 55101-2134

(651) 757-1007 (Voice)(651) 282-2525 (TTY)

ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER

MINN. STAT. § 549.211ACKNOWLEDGMENT

The party or parties on whose behalf the attached document is served ac-knowledge through their undersigned counsel that sanctions may be imposed pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 549.211.

Dated: 9/18/18OFFICE OF THE

ATTORNEY GENERALState of Minnesota/s/ Dominic J. HaikDOMINIC J. HAIK

Assistant Attorney GeneralAtty. Reg. No. 0395395

Publish Oct. 18, 25, Nov. 1, 2018.

Legal NoticeNotice of MortgageForeclosure Sale

THE RIGHT TO VERIFICA-TION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIG-INAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has oc-curred in conditions of the following described mort-gage:

DATE OF MORTGAGE: May 24, 2007

MORTGAGOR: Scott A Johnson, a single person.

MORTGAGEE: Bremer Bank, National Association.

DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded May 24, 2007 Wright Coun-ty Recorder, Document No. A1054444.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Dated May 24, 2007 Recorded March 25, 2008, as Document No. A1083524. And thereafter assigned to: New Penn Financial, LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage

Servicing. Dated December 29, 2016 Recorded January 4, 2017, as Document No. A1333862.

TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE

TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICA-TION NUMBER ON MORT-GAGE: NONE

LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGI-NATOR STATED ON MORT-GAGE: Bremer Bank, Na-tional Association

RESIDENTIAL MORT-GAGE SERVICER: New Penn Financial LLC dba Shellpoint Mortgage Servic-ing

MORTGAGED PROPER-TY ADDRESS: 3205 Adair Avenue Northeast, Buffalo, MN 55313

TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 202-030-002160

LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 16, Block 2, Tarjas Estates, Wright Coun-ty, Minnesota

COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Wright

ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $193,500.00

AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, IN-CLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $157,024.08

That prior to the com-mencement of this mort-gage foreclosure proceed-ing Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or oth-erwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof;

PURSUANT to the pow-er of sale contained in said mortgage, the above de-scribed property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows:

DATE AND TIME OF SALE: November 27, 2018 at 10:00 AM

PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff’s Office, Wright County Law Enforcement Center, 3800 Braddock Avenue N.E., Buf-falo, MNto pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and tax-es, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disburse-ments, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representa-tives or assigns unless re-duced to Five (5) weeks un-der MN Stat. §580.07.

TIME AND DATE TO VA-CATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occu-pied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on May 28, 2019 unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032.

MORTGAGOR(S) RE-LEASED FROM FINAN-CIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None

“THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMP-TION BY THE MORTGAG-OR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTA-TIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL OR-DER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETER-MINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORT-GAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESI-DENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.”

Dated: September 25, 2018New Penn Financial, LLC DBA Shellpoint Mortgage

ServicingMortgagee/Assignee

of MortgageeUSSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P.Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee4500 Park Glen Road #300Minneapolis, MN 55416(952) 925-6888164 - 18-007077 FCTHIS IS A COMMUNICA-TION FROM A DEBT COL-LECTOR.

Publish Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25, Nov. 1, 8, 2018.

Legal NoticeMinnesota Secretary

of StateCertificate of

Assumed NameMinnesota Statutes

Chapter 333ASSUMED NAME: SKB

ResourcesPRINCIPAL PLACE OF

BUSINESS: 316 Creekside Dr., Buffalo, MN 55313, USA

NAMEHOLDER(S): Sarah K. Tichich, 316 Creekside Dr., Buffalo, MN 55313, USA

By typing my name, I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I fur-ther certify that I have com-pleted all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I un-derstand that by signing this document I subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath.

Dated: 09/04/2018SIGNED BY:

Sarah K. TichichPublish Oct. 18, 25, 2018.

Continued on Page 6

6B Journal-Press, Buffalo, MN October 25, 2018

Legal NoticeNotice of MortgageForeclosure Sale

THE RIGHT TO VERIFICA-TION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIG-INAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has oc-curred in conditions of the following described mort-gage:

DATE OF MORTGAGE: November 16, 2010

MORTGAGOR: Christina A. Olson and Matthew Olson, wife and husband.

MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Sys-tems, Inc.

DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded De-cember 2, 2010 Wright Coun-ty Recorder, Document No. A1163320.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: JPMorgan Chase Bank, Na-tional Association. Dated October 22, 2012 Recorded November 5, 2012, as Docu-ment No. A1218272.

TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Regis-tration Systems, Inc.

TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICA-TION NUMBER ON MORT-GAGE: 100177700009049826

LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGI-NATOR STATED ON MORT-GAGE: KLEINBANK, DBA KLEINMORTGAGE

RESIDENTIAL MORT-GAGE SERVICER: JPMor-gan Chase Bank, National Association

MORTGAGED PROPER-TY ADDRESS: 2164 Maple Street Southwest, Howard Lake, MN 55349

TAX PARCEL I.D. #: R109-044-005050

LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 5, Block 5, Lake Ridge Second Addi-tion, Wright County, Minne-sota.

COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Wright

ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $130,569.00

AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, IN-CLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $180,537.60

That prior to the com-mencement of this mort-gage foreclosure proceed-ing Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or oth-erwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof;

PURSUANT to the pow-er of sale contained in said mortgage, the above de-scribed property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows:

DATE AND TIME OF SALE: November 20, 2018 at 10:00 AM

PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff’s Office, Wright County Law Enforcement Center, 3800 Braddock Avenue N.E., Buf-falo, MNto pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and tax-es, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disburse-ments, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within five (5) weeks from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representa-tives Pursuant to prior mort-gagor Postponement under MN Stat. §580.07.

TIME AND DATE TO VA-CATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occu-pied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on December 26, 2018, unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the re-demption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032.

MORTGAGOR(S) RE-LEASED FROM FINAN-CIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None

Dated: September 18, 2018JPMorgan Chase Bank,

National AssociationMortgagee/Assignee

of MortgageeUSSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P.Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee4500 Park Glen Road #300Minneapolis, MN 55416(952) 925-688830 - 18-006905 FCTHIS IS A COMMUNICA-TION FROM A DEBT COL-LECTOR.

Publish Sept. 27, Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25, Nov. 1, 2018.

Legal NoticeBuffalo Township

Meeting Date ChangeThe Buffalo Township

Board has rescheduled the November Board meeting from Monday November 12, 2018 to Tuesday, November 13, 2018 due to Veterans Day. The meeting will start at 7:00 p.m. at Buffalo Town Hall lo-cated at 3959 Dague Avenue NE.

Mark Hoffman,Clerk/Treasurer

Publish Oct. 25, Nov. 1, 2018.

Legal NoticeState of MinnesotaCounty of Wright

Family CourtTenth Judicial District

File Number: 86-FA-18-3917In Re the Marriage of:

Francisco Jesus Rivas and Rosaminta Rodriguez de

Fuente.THE STATE OF MINNESO-TA TO THE ABOVE-NAMED RESPONDENT:

WARNING: Your spouse has filed a lawsuit against you for dissolution of your marriage. This summons is an official document from the court that affects your rights.

1. The Petitioner has filed a lawsuit against you ask-ing for a dissolution of your marriage.

2. You must serve upon Petitioner and file with the Court a written Answer to the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage and your Finan-cial Affidavit. You must pay the required filing fee. You must serve your Answer and Financial Affidavit upon Pe-titioner within thirty (30) days of the date you were served with this Summons, not counting the day of ser-vice. If you do not serve and file your Answer and Finan-cial Affidavit, the Court may give your spouse everything he or she is asking for in the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage.

This proceeding does not involve real property.

NOTICE OF TEMPORARY RESTRAINING PROVISIONS:

Under Minnesota law, ser-vice of this summons makes the following requirements apply to both parties to the action, unless they are mod-ified by the court or the pro-ceeding is dismissed:

1. Neither party may dis-pose of any assets except (a) for the necessities of life or for the necessary generation of income or preservation of assets, (b) by an agreement of the parties in writing, or (c) for retaining counsel to carry on or to contest this proceeding.

2. Neither party may ha-rass the other party.

3. All currently available insurance coverage must be maintained and continued without change in coverage or beneficiary designation.

4. Parties to a marriage dissolution proceeding are encouraged to attempt al-ternative dispute resolution pursuant to Minnesota law. Alternative dispute reso-lution includes mediation, arbitration and other pro-cesses as set forth in the district court rules. You may contact the court adminis-trator about resources in your area. If you cannot pay for mediation or alternative dispute resolution, in some counties, assistance may be available to you through a nonprofit provider or a court program. If you are a victim of domestic abuse or threats as defined in Minne-sota Statutes, Chapter 518B, you are not required to try mediation and you will not be penalized by the court in later proceedings.IF YOU VIOLATE ANY OF THESE PROVISIONS,

YOU WILL BE SUBJECT TO SANCTIONS BY THE COURT.NOTICE OF PARENT ED-UCATION PROGRAM RE-QUIREMENTS:

Under Minnesota Statutes, Section 518.157, in a contest-ed proceeding involving custody or parenting time of a minor child, the parties must begin participation in a parent education program that meets minimum stan-dards promulgated by the Minnesota Supreme Court within 30 days after the first filing with the court. In some Districts, parenting education may be required in all custody or parenting

proceedings. You may con-tact the District Court Ad-ministrator for additional information regarding this requirement and the avail-ability of parent education programs.

Dated: 10/11/2018 by PETITIONER’S

ATTORNEY/s/Thomas R. Anderson III

ANDERSON &ANDERSON, LLC

2900 Washington Ave. NorthMinneapolis, MN 55411

Phone: 612-259-8945Fax: 612-345-4200

E-mail address: thomas@andersonlf.com

Publish Oct. 18, 25, Nov. 1, 2018.

worrisome stretch of the trek. Back home, however, Max’s family had worries of their

own. When Max was able, he’d send updates and pictures of his whereabouts so his family could stay involved with his trip and keep tabs on their son. Bridget commented that they’d pinned up a large map of Max’s journey and had marked it upon each update that he’d send.

Theo Nagel, who is the youngest of the family, spoke re-garding the map. “The worst part for us was looking at the map and seeing how much more he had to go!”

To this, Max simply comments, “Progress is progress.” Max’s family was dutiful in keeping up-to-speed on his

journey; sending him new shoes, clothes, cameras, and oth-er necessary items at points throughout his trip. “I think we sent him three pairs of shoes throughout the entire six months,” Eric shared.

The biggest challenge of the trip wasn’t being away from home for six months or battling elements however, Max commented. It was the end-cap of the journey, at Mount Katahdin in Maine.

“I didn’t realize how treacherous the trail was to the fin-ish,” Max chuckles nervously while sinking farther down in his chair. “I was clinging to the rocks for dear life. You’re on the knife’s edge on some of those side trails when there’s a thousand-foot drop on either side!”

Home Again “It’s a bit weird, being back home,” Max says, shrugging

his shoulders nonchalantly, “I miss my friends and hiking. It’s almost really surreal, being back. You realize little things like beds, fridges, that kind of thing – and, for the record, cars go so fast!”

When asked about the stress and strain of his journey, Max only responds with the simple statement of, “It’s a dif-ferent kind of stress. It’s what you do in a day versus the stuff you have to do for the rest of your life. To me, that kind of stuff is far more stressful than hiking two thousand miles.”

Towards the end of his hike, Max stated that he was trav-elling roughly 20 miles a day, having only started out hiking around 10 miles a day from his start in Georgia. The best part of his journey was being in Maine, he shared excited-ly, saying that it was a “simply beautiful” state. When you ask him the best part of being home, he will confidently tell you that the food is better, after having lived on a variation of macaroni and cheese for six months.

“You really learn what you are capable of doing,” Max said at the end of his shared experiences. “I realized that I could do more than I thought I could, which is a good thing to know so early in life. If I do what I put my mind to, I can really do anything. That’s the biggest thing I took from this.”

As for what he’s putting his mind to do – well, don’t ask Bridget. She’s exasperated that her son isn’t more inter-ested in college, instead more focused on planning a trip down the Mississippi River by canoe or another hiking trip along the Pacific Coast. Max stated that eventually he would like to study environmental science, or pursue a ca-reer in the DNR, but that wasn’t what he wanted to do “at the moment.”

Max Nagel arrived safety back to Buffalo, Minnesota on October 1, both hungry and tired. Now, he is looking to find honest, steady work to begin saving for his next adventure, while his family just shakes their head at him while his middle brother, Simon, chuckles under his breath.

NagelContinued from Page 2

Legal NoticeNOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 877(BUFFALO-HANOVER-MONTROSE)

STATE OF MINNESOTANOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special election has been called and will be held in

conjunction with the state general election in and for Independent School District No. 877 (Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose), State of Minnesota, on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, for the pur-pose of voting on the following question:

School District Question 1Revoking Existing Referendum Revenue

Authorization; Approving New AuthorizationThe board of Independent School District No. 877 (Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose) has pro-

posed to revoke the school district’s existing referendum revenue authorization of $119.87 per pupil and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $1,069.87 per pupil. The proposed new referendum revenue authorization would increase each year by the rate of inflation and be applicable for ten years, beginning with taxes payable in 2019, unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law.

Shall the school district’s existing referendum revenue authorization be revoked and the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 877 be approved?

BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROP-ERTY TAX INCREASE.

Passage of School District Question 1 will result in an increase in your property taxes.School District Question 1 would revoke the school district’s existing referendum reve-

nue authorization and approve a new authorization.The annual dollar increases for typical residential homesteads, apartments, commer-

cial-industrial properties, and most other classes of property within the school district are as shown in the table below.

For agricultural property (both homestead and non-homestead), the taxes for the pro-posed referendum will be based on the value of the house, garage and surrounding one acre of land only. There will be no referendum taxes paid on the value of other agricultural lands and buildings. For seasonal residential recreational property (i.e. cabins), there will be no taxes paid for the proposed referendum.

The precincts and polling places and voting hours at those polling places for this special election shall be the same as those for the state general election.

Any eligible voter residing in the school district may vote at said election at the polling place designated for the precinct in which he or she resides.

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FOOTBALL

Bison win fifth straightBy Rob LaPlanteSports Editor

A streak spanning over a decade came to an end follow-ing the Buffalo football team’s 41-20 road win on Wednesday, Oct. 17 at Rogers.The Bison victory snapped an 8-game losing skid to the Royals, dating back to a 35-28 home win on Oct. 5, 2007. While Buffalo got the so-called proverbial monkey off its back, the celebration appeared a bit subdued after-wards. “We had so many opportu-nities that we let slip away,” a disgruntled head coach Todd Bouman said. While the final score indi-cated another blowout, the game remained well in doubt after the second of two pass-ing scores by Easton Miller to Luke Nelson, which pulled Rogers within 27-20 with 9:09 left in quarter four. Bouman was heard shout-ing from the sidelines that his team needed one more good drive following the Royal score. Buffalo came up with two. Despite throwing for 303 yards, junior quarterback Aidan Bouman didn’t toss his first touchdown until 6:06 left in the contest on a 15-yard strike to Jack Munsterteiger. The Bison immediately gambled after the score and successfully recovered an onside kick near midfield. A key third-down pass conver-sion to Treyton Welch helped setup a 5-yard rushing touch-down by senior running back Riley Habisch. Habisch’s TD was his fifth of the game, tying his career-high he set a year ago at Chis-ago Lakes. He ended the night with 222 rushing yards on 27 carries. He also added three receptions for 32 yards. It marked the third time this season Habisch eclipsed the 200-yard mark, and fourth straight game he’s reached the end zone at least three times. Habisch credits a well-bal-

anced offense for much of his success. “When they are trying to stop our passing game, the running game opens up,” said Habisch, who ranks 13th in the state with 1,303 rushing yards and 11th with 18 touch-downs. “It’s super-fun getting a lot of touches and scoring five times.” First-half rushing scores by Habisch from 25, 30, and 10 yards helped build a 20-3. Buf-falo’s defense held Rogers out of the end zone until Miller hit Nelson in the end zone

from 14-yards with 3:01 left in the half. Buffalo had opportunities to add to its 20-10 lead thanks to the first of two intercep-tions by junior cornerback Trevor Johnson with less than a minute remaining in the half. The Bison’s offense stalled at the Royal 44-yard line and a last-second Bou-man pass towards the end zone was knocked down. The Bison let another opportunity slip away on the first possession of the second half. After two strong runs by

Habisch, a third run resulted in a rare Habisch fumble that eventually led to another Mill-er to Nelson scoring play, this from 5-yards out, and helped close the gap to 20-17. “Sad as it is, in a game like this where you win and score 41 points, we should have scored 60,” Coach Bou-man said. “It’s frustrating we left all those points out there again.” Habisch immediately made up for his blunder with an impressive 26-yard rushing touchdown with 7:25 left in

quarter three. After a couple jukes at the line of scrim-mage, Habisch stiff-armed two Royal defenders to the ground on his way to the end zone for his fourth touchdown and a 27-17 lead. Bjorn Charles made it a one possession game with his second field goal of the game with 9:09 remaining, but Buf-falo sealed the victory on the two scores by Munsterteiger and Habisch. “It was a good game. It was just disappointing we didn’t play better,” Coach Bouman

said. “I’m still proud of them, because good teams still find a way to win, even when you don’t play that great.” It was the first time since a 28-21 win on Sept. 29, 2006 that the Bison have won in Rogers. “It seems like every time we came to Rogers in the past, it was like here goes the game,” said senior cornerback Joe McNamara. “This year, we had the guys and the talent to do it. To beat them in their home place isn’t an easy thing to do, so we’re pretty excited about that.”

Coming off a career-high 18 tackles in Buffalo’s prior game against Chisago Lakes, McNamara again led his team with 11 against Rogers. After finishing second to teammate Treyton Welch a year ago in receiving yards, McNamara says he’s embraced his role this season as a shutdown defender. “We have more depth at the receiver position this year,” McNamara said. “I like play-ing defense more, because I like coming up and tackling guys. I’m not getting as tired during games just playing defense. I’m having a blast.” Buffalo ended the regular season in second place in the final North Central Blue standings. Elk River won its fourth straight league title at 7-1. The 6-2 record for the Bison is their best season since going 8-2 in 2009.

Buffalo 41, Rogers 20(Wednesday, Oct. 17 at Rogers)Buffalo 12 8 7 14 – 41Rogers 3 7 7 3 – 20 Scoring:First quarterR -- Bjorn Charles 32 field goal, 7:16.B -- Riley Habisch 25 run (kick failed) 6:03.B -- Habisch 30-run (pass failed) 3:17.Second quarterB -- Habisch 10 run (Treyton Welch 2-point pass from Aidan Bouman) 7:16.R -- Luke Nelson 14 pass from Easton Miller (Charles kick) 3:01.Third quarterR -- Nelson 5 pass from Miller (Charles kick) 9:36.B -- Habisch 26 run (Parker Vajda kick) 7:25.Fourth quarterR -- Charles 31 field goal, 9:09.B -- Jack Munsterteiger 15 pass from Aidan Bouman (Vajda kick) 6:06.B -- Habisch 5 run (Vajda kick) 4:33.

Individual stats:Bison leaders: Passing – Aidan Bouman 21-33--303, TD, INT. Rushing – Riley Habisch 27-222, 5 TDs; Aidan Bouman 3-(-31). Receiving – Jack Munsterteiger 8-128, TD; Treyton Welch 5-75; Tony Dahl 4-61; Riley Habisch 3-32; Damien Biegert 1-7. Tackles – Joe McNamara 11; Wyatt Olson 9; Michael Tweten 5; Trevor Johnson 5 (2 INTs); Dustin Sarvie 5; Zach Phillips 4; Jacob Muhich 4; Ty Zwack 3; Joshua Hast-ings 3; Daunte Mattila 2; Tucker Johnson 1; Toby Ritter 1; Logan Grossinger 1; Damien Biegert 1.Royals leaders: Passing – Easton Miller 14-35--147, 2 TDs, 2 INTs. Rushing – Ryan Kammers 18-99. Receiving – Luke Nelson 8-74, 2 TDs; Brayden Mateuszcyk 2-36; Jake Born 3-28. Tackles -- N/A.

Habisch’s five rushing touchdowns leads Buffalo to rare victory over Rogers

Buffalo senior Riley Habisch races towards the end zone during one of his five touchdown runs in a 41-20 Bison road win on Oct. 17 at Rogers. (Photo by Rob LaPlante)

Buffalo delivers knockout punch to Coon RapidsVOLLEYBALL

By Rob LaPlanteSports Editor

With 11 teams in Section 5-3A for volleyball, the top-five seeds were waiting for three more teams to join them in this Thursday’s quar-terfinal round.

Seventh-seed Buffalo (10-16) was one of the three to advance following Tuesday night’s 3-0 (25-17, 25-19, 25-20) home win over No. 10 seed Coon Rapids (6-20) in the play-in round.

It marks the second-straight season Buffalo has opened the section tournament at home. A year ago they defeat-ed Orono 3-1 in a similar play-in game.

“They were super-excited to have another home match, regardless of it being a play-in matchup,” said Buffalo Head Coach Jenn Peterson. “It’s just another good oppor-tunity for us to get more expe-rience in the playoffs.”

The Bison had no recent history with the Cardinals, but a week off to prepare proved valuable.

“We had a little bit of film we watched, so we had an idea of what we were up against,” Peterson said. “It gave the girls a chance to see Coon Rapids a bit and it real-ly seemed to pay off. We had great attacks.”

One noticeable difference between most of Buffalo’s opponents was Coon Rap-ids was similar in height to a Bison team that has often been overmatched in size.

Senior Kennedy Sohler is the Bison’s tallest player, listed at 5-foot, 10-inches in height. Sohler and the rest of her teammates played big,

dominating net play and get-ting good looks all night from junior setter Nicole Odeen, who finished with 34 assists.

“I want to thank our pass-ers,” said Sohler, who fin-ished with 11 kills and one solo block from the middle position. “I think they did a very good job passing tonight to get it up to Nicole so she could give us a good ball to hit.”

Odeen was back to her nor-mal position of setter after switching to middle-back for a few matches due to an ailing ankle.

Known for her sheer talent and all-out hustle, Odeen was again the floor general. She added 10 digs, one service ace, and one solo block.

“Nicole’s been a key play-er all season,” Peterson said. “She’s really worked on her leadership skills and balanc-ing her high-level of intensity with some of the easy-going players around here. We’ve almost had to tell her to back off and not force herself to run to the other corner and get to some of the balls, because she will lay it all on the court and dive for everything.”

While the match took just under an hour to com-plete, the Bison had to bat-tle adversity. They led 7-2 in the opening set, only to see Coon Rapids tie the score 11-11. Their first lead of the second set didn’t come until they grabbed a 16-15 advan-tage. The third set was back-and-forth until they scored six of eight final points, including the winning point on a Sohler two-handed put away at the net to win it.

Sohler is no stranger to stopping shots, as she is on

the verge of starting her third season this winter as start-ing goalie on the girls hockey team. Unlike hockey, she says contributing to the offense in volleyball is a great experi-ence.

“It’s really fun,” she said. “It’s exciting when you see the ball hit the ground and you know it’s a good thing for your team.”

Sophomore Demi Mills led all players with 12 kills, 10 digs, and six service aces.

The Bison will play Wayzata (23-5) at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 25 in the quarterfinals. The Trojans are the second seed, behind top-seed and No. 1 ranked Champlin Park (26-2).

Peterson knows they will be the huge underdogs Thursday at Wayzata. She also knows her team is ready for the chal-lenge.

“We always want to fin-ish whatever we’re doing with pride,” Peterson said. “There’s another level we have to get to if we are going to compete with Wayzata. But we have more work to do, and they are pumped about it and ready to go.”

Section 5AAA TournamentBuffalo 3, Coon Rapids(Thursday, Oct. 16 at Buffalo)Coon Rapids 17 19 20 - 0 (56)Buffalo 25 25 25 - 3 (75)Bison stats: Kills: Demi Mills 12, Kennedy Sohler 11, Lauren Ehlers 4, Faith Winter 4, Ellie Therrien 4, Nicole Odeen 1. Set Assists: Odeen 34, Kristi Stendahl 1, Maddie Johnson 1, Mills 1. Service Aces-Errors: Mills 6-0, Sohler 1-0, Odeen 1-0. Digs: Johnson 13, Mills 10, Odeen 10, Sadie Driver 6, Stendahl 3, Ehlers 3, Sohler 2, Therrien 1. Blocks-solo: Sohler 1-1, Odeen 1-1, Ehlers 1-0, Therrien 1-0. Teammates Kristi Stendahl (1), Lauren Ehlers (6), and Nicole Odeen (11) celebrate a point during Tuesday night’s 3-0 home win over

Coon Rapids in the opening round of the Section 5AAA Tournament. (Photo by Rob LaPlante)

By Rob LaPlanteSports Editor

Unlike previous sea-sons, the ninth-ranked Buffalo boys’ cross coun-try team will be the hunt-ed instead of the hunter in this year’s Section 2AA meet on Thursday, Oct. 25 at Gale Woods Farm in Minnetrista.

The Bison are hopeful of a third straight trip to St. Olaf in Northfield, site of the 2018 state tourna-ment on Saturday, Nov. 3. Buffalo finished sec-ond to Chanhassen in 2016, and last season, the Bison edged Willmar by 10 points for their first section title since 2010.

We’re the section favor-ites,” said co-head coach Dave Knutsen. “If we run what we’ve been running, we will finish first or second, along with Will-

mar and Chanhassen. Hutchinson and Mankato East could also be near the top.”

Individually, two of the state’s top-10 runners in Class AA will compete for the section champion-ship. Buffalo’s Isaac Bas-ten is looking to repeat as section champion. Basten is ranked No. 9 – four sports below sixth-ranked Nicholas Scheller of Chanhassen.

Basten will look to improve on last year’s section time of 16:04.3. Scheller was second a year ago at 16:17.3. The two should challenge once again for the top-two spots.

Buffalo comes into this year’s meet having placed six of its seven varsity runners on the all-confer-ence team, following the team’s third straight con-

ference title on Oct. 16 at Princeton.

Leading the charge for the boys is Basten, followed by Nick Oak, Brett Hanson, Alexei Hensel, Ryan Russek, Frank Emerick, and Joey Anderson. All but Oak and Emerick are seniors.

Unlike the boys’ race, the Bison girls will come in as heavy underdogs in a section that should be decided by either Will-mar or Marshall.

Ninth-ranked Marshall will be a slight favorite to dethrone last year’s sec-tion champion Willmar, ranked No. 11 and last

year’s fourth-place state finisher. Willmar edged Marshall by three points, 50 to 53, in last year’s sec-tion meet.

The Bison are hopeful to improve on last year’s ninth-place score of 248.

“We would like the girls to try and finish in the top half of the section,” Knut-sen said.

Individually, it will be a long shot for Buffalo to qualify anyone for state. Three-time state qualifi-er Amanda Montplaisir is no longer on the team, and this year’s projected top-runner, Alexis O’Mal-ley, has been running at

less than 100-percent. O’Malley placed 27th overall a year ago at sec-tions in 20:36.8, but didn’t complete the race during the conference meet due to illness.

“Alexis has had an up-and-down year,” Knut-sen said. “Does she have a chance to advance? – maybe. She would have to run much better than she has run so far this year.”

Buffalo’s top runner at conference didn’t race in last year’s section meet, but Kaitlin Berg has fin-ished first among her teammates in most races this season. She and

Ryleigh Stenson were recently all-conference honorable mentions.

Other Bison runners include Lily Hanson, Dani Ruhr, Emma Lat-cham-Reiter, and Sophia Braun.

This year’s races are scheduled to begin with the girls starting at 4 p.m. The boys start at 4:45 p.m. The top-two teams from both races qualify for state, while the top-eight runners not on the top-two teams qualify for state, individually.

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StandingSMississippi 8 VolleyballTeam Conf Overall St. Michael-Albertville 9-0 22-6North Branch 8-1 22-4Rogers 6-3 20-7St. Francis 5-4 18-8Princeton 5-4 14-12Big Lake 4-5 13-10Monticello 4-5 11-17Buffalo 3-6 11-16Chisago Lakes 1-8 5-20Cambridge-Isanti 0-9 3-21

Wright County VolleyballEast DivisionTeam Conf Overall New Prague 5-0 19-9Hutchinson 4-1 18-10Waconia 3-2 16-9Delano 2-3 14-12Holy Family Catholic 1-4 6-20Orono 0-5 2-26

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North Central District FootballBlue DivisionTeam Div Overall PF PAElk River 6-1 7-1 358 276Buffalo 5-2 6-2 393 281St. Francis 5-2 5-3 243 210Cambridge-Isanti 4-3 5-3 287 234Monticello 4-3 5-4 268 261Andover 2-5 4-5 230 251Chisago Lakes 1-6 3-6 221 253Rogers 1-6 1-8 165 283

Central Minnesota VolleyballTeam Conf Overall Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa 6-1 22-4Maple Lake 6-1 17-11Paynesville Area 5-2 18-4Howard Lake-Waverly-Wi 4-3 18-9Eden Valley-Watkins 4-3 17-9Pierz 2-5 7-19Holdingford 1-6 6-18Kimball Area 0-7 4-23

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Bison teammates hold the Mississippi 8 championship trophy they won during the conference meet on Oct. 16 at Princeton Golf Course. The Bison will look to claim another trophy this Thursday in the Section 2AA meet at Gale Woods Farm in Minnetrista. Pictured (left-right): Ryan Russek, Joey Anderson, Alexei Hensel, Isaac Basten, Brett Hanson, Andrew Macheel, Frank Emerick, Nick Oak, and James Dorado. (Photos by Christine Hoepner)

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Buffalo favorites to win boys’ section meet

By Rob LaPlanteSports Editor

The only blemish on this year’s schedule for the Buffalo girls’ swim/dive team came in a non-conference dual meet on Oct. 2 at Delano, currently ranked No. 5 in Class A.

The Bison’s final dual meet of the year came Tuesday night against another talented Class-A school, however, this time the results went in favor of Buffalo in a 106-78 home victory.

While there is still one more remaining home event, Tuesday’s meet was a chance for Buffa-lo to recognize their six seniors. Tianna Kosek, Kaitlyn Schendel, Julia Kolles, Kwynn Kalama-ha, Madeline Hill, and Elizabeth Lawrence.

Combined, the six seniors led Buffalo to two straight conference titles, and Kosek and Schendel have each qualified in past years for the state tournament.

“Our six seniors have been on this team from 4-6 years, and it has been inspiring to see their growth as individuals and as leaders,” said head coach Rachel Busch. “They have done a ter-rific job of upholding the core pillars of our team: be accountable, be dedi-cated, be grateful, and be respectful.”

While the team wasn’t quite as successful in their early years on the varsity squad, Busch points out past seniors for helping build a strong foundation.

“As underclassmen, the seniors had strong upperclassmen as role models, and have worked hard from the beginning of their careers,” Busch said.

“From the start, the cur-rent seniors set the bar high for the work ethic needed to have a success-ful program. The seniors have now been role mod-els and visionaries for our underclassmen. With the whole team working hard towards success, we have seen great things happen in this program. The coaching staff is sad

to have them leave us in a month, but we are very grateful for the legacy they will leave behind.”

Seniors celebrated senior night with domi-nating performances, including first-place finishes in the 50 free-style (24.67) and 100 breaststroke (1:11.63) by Kosek. Kaitlyn Schendel was first in the 200 free (2:10.59) and Kolles was first in the 100 free (56.83). The three also teamed with freshman Kolby Schendel to finish first in the 200 free (1:43.51).

“All seniors had strong performances tonight in the pool,” Busch said. “Prior to the meet, we talked about the impor-tance of pausing and reflecting – on both the seniors’ contributions to our team and also indi-vidual and team success thus far in the season. I also reminded the girls to be present tonight and enjoy this last meet we all have together as a 2018 family. It was a very spe-cial evening.”

The Bison win ended their dual season with an 8-1 overall record, their best record in team his-tory.

Following the meet, teammates, coaches, and fans took a moment to recoginze the seniors.

“Most memorable from

the night were the post-meet festivities; seniors versus the dads relay, seniors versus coaches relay, and the under-classmen speeches. The best part was the genu-ine family atmosphere on the team as underclass-men read speeches about the seniors. Many tears were shed and all girls wrapped up the regular season with reflections of many terrific memories developed as a swim and dive family.”

Next up is Saturday’s Booffalo Diving Spooktac-ular, which is scheduled to include: Breck, Blake, Chisago Lakes, Eagan, Princeton, St. Michael-Al-bertville, St. Louis Park, and last year’s invite champion Visitation. Buf-falo placed fourth a year ago.

The invite also features a judged Halloween cos-tume contest and syn-chronized diving event.

Buffalo 106, Dassel-Cokato 78(Tuesday, Oct. 16 at Buffalo) 200 Medley Relay (8-4-2): 1. Das-sel-Cokato (Audrey Jarman, Katelyn Lee, Tyi LaZarre, Kezia Lee) 1:56.46; 2. Buffalo (Sydney Polzin, Tianna Kosek, Brianna Shroyer, Elle Kai-ser) 1:56.54; 3. Buffalo (Kolby Schen-del, Marna Hanson, Ellie Carik, Zoe Hiers) 2:04.51. (6-8). 200 Freestyle (6-4-3-2-1): 1. Kaitlyn Schendel (B) 2:10.59; 2. Amelia Travis (DC) 2:10.81; 3. Zoe Hiers (B) 2:11.50; 4. Amy Kivisto (DC) 2:13.80; 5. Kaylie Carik (B) 2:14.97. (16-14). 200 Individual Medley (6-4-3-2-1): 1.

Sydney Polzin (B) 2:23.47; 2. Katelyn Lee (DC) 2:23.71; 3. Marna Hanson (B) 2:23.75; 4. Julia Kolles (B) 2:26.77; 5. Peyton Miller (DC) 2:42.33. (27-19). 50 Freestyle (6-4-3-2-1): 1. Tianna Kosek (B) 24.67; 2. Audrey Jarman (DC) 26.13; 3. Kezia Lee (DC) 26.43; 4. Trinity Geyen (B) 27.31; 5. Elle Kaiser (B) 27.57. (36-26). 1-Meter Dive (6-4-3-2-1): 1. Megan Nelson (DC) 236.85; 2. Britanie Borg (DC) 176.00; 3. Kwynn Kalamaha (B) 165.05; 4. Madeline Hurley (DC) 151.45; 5. Rachel Lawrence (B) 130.35. (40-38). 100 Butterfly (6-4-3-2-1): 1. Tyi LaZarre (DC) 1:04.68; 2. Brianna Shroyer (B) 1:05.83; 3. Ellie Carik (B) 1:05.90; 4. Amelia Travis (DC) 1:07.86; 5. Kennedy Stromberg (B) 1:09.49. (48-46). 100 Freestyle (6-4-3-2-1): 1. Julia Kolles (B) 56.83; 2. Kolby Schendel (B) 57.21; 3. Leah Aamot (DC) 58.59; 4. Kaitlyn Schendel (B) 59.42; 5. Kezia Lee (DC) 1:00.50. (60-50). 500 Freestyle (6-4-3-2-1): 1. Zoe Hiers (B) 5:49.91; 2. Kaylie Carik (B) 6:00.09; 3. Kennedy Stromberg (B) 6:12.52; 4. Lily Borg (DC) 6:39.16; 5. Olivia Haataja (DC) 6:43.79. (73-53). 200 Freestyle Relay (8-4-2): 1. Buffa-lo (Kolby Schendel, Julia Kolles, Kait-lyn Schendel, Tianna Kosek) 1:43.51; 2. Dassel-Cokato (Amelia Travis, Katelyn Lee, Kezia Lee, Audrey Jar-man) 1:45.17; 3. Dassel-Cokato (Amy Kivisto, Kara Kivisto, Leah Aamot, Tyi LaZarre) 1:49.75. (81-59). 100 Backstroke (6-4-3-2-1): 1. Kolby Schendel (B) 1:04.40; 2. Sydney Polzin (B) 1:04.90; 3. Elle Kaiser (B) 1:09.89; 4. Leah Aamot (DC) 1:13.34; 5. Lora Mayfield (DC) 1:13.53. (94-62). 100 Breaststroke (6-4-3-2-1): 1. Tian-na Kosek (B) 1:11.63; 2. Brianna Shroy-er (B) 1:11.73; 3. Katelyn Lee (DC) 1:11.92; 4. Marna Hanson (B) 1:17.84; 5. Veronica Stenberg (DC) 1:19.23. (106-66). 400 Freestyle Relay (8-4): 1-EX. Buffalo (Kaitlyn Schendel, Zoe Hiers, Sydney Polzin, Julia Kolles) 3:55.21; 2. Dassel-Cokato (Audrey Jarman, Tyi LaZarre, Leah Aamot, Amelia Travis) 3:57.45; 3. Dassel-Cokato (Peyton Mill-er, Amy Kivisto, Audrey Weckwerth, Kara Kivisto) 4:12.01. (106-78).

Looking to improve on last year’s ninth-place finish in the section are the Bison girls, who are led by runners (left-right) senior Lily Hanson, junior Sophia Braun, and junior Emma Latcham-Reiter.

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed zebra mussels in Sugar Lake in Wright County, after more than a dozen lake property owners reported finding zebra mussels on equipment being removed from the lake for the season.

Wright County staff initially contacted the DNR after finding a zebra mussel attached to a boat. Following that report, 13 lake property owners reported zebra mussels on their docks and boat lifts. DNR invasive species staff found numerous adult zebra mussels in both the north and southeast ends of the lake.

“It helps a lot when lake property owners, county staff and others notify us when they’ve spotted an invasive species,” said Heidi Wolf, DNR invasive species unit supervisor.

It is important to carefully check docks, boat lifts and other equipment being removed for the season. Minnesota law requires keeping docks and lifts out of the water for at least 21 days before putting them into another body of water.

The DNR recommends these steps for lake property owners:

• Look on the posts, wheels and underwater support bars of docks and lifts, as well as any parts of boats, pontoons and rafts that may have been submerged in water for an extended period.

• Hire DNR-permitted lake service provider busi-nesses to install or remove boats, docks, lifts and other water-related equipment. These businesses have received training on Minnesota’s aquatic invasive spe-cies laws and many have experience identifying and removing invasive species.

• People should contact an area DNR aquatic inva-sive species specialist if they think they have discov-ered an invasive species that has not already been confirmed in the lake. Take a photo of any newly discovered invasive species before removing it from equipment. Save specimens or leave them in place until the DNR can investigate.

Zebra mussels confirmed in Sugar Lake in Wright County

A 43-1/2 inch northen pike, caught by a member of the Women Anglers of Minnesota on Mille Lacs Lake, sets the first northern pike state record in the Department of Natural Resources’ catch-and-release category.

Angler Maddy Ogg caught and released the huge pike on Oct. 6 during what she described as a cold and windy day of fishing. She and companions Mike Buckingham and Jenni Buckingham got an early start that morning, soon landing two fish at the same time.

“On the way to the lake that morning, we saw eight bald eagles and shortly after we started fishing, we landed a double – I knew it was going to be a good day of fishing,” Ogg said.

Five hours later, while trolling the edges of plants in 12-feet of water, Maddy had a strike that bent her rod hard. “I had to reel fast because the fish swam towards the boat, causing nearly constant slack in the line,” Ogg said.

She landed the pike and now claims the first Min-nesota catch-and-release state record for the species. While pike can often be lively once in a boat, in this case the cool temperatures and calm behavior of Mad-dy’s pike made for an outstanding catch-and-release scenario.

While the 43-1/2 inch pike may have set the record, it likely will not be the only trophy pike pulled from the big lake. Mille Lacs has a growing reputation as a trophy pike fishery, with some fish reaching the mid-to-high 40 inches, and range and exceeding 20 pounds.

There are two kinds of Minnesota state records: one for catching and keeping the biggest fish in each spe-cies based on certified weight; and the other for the length of a caught and released muskellunge, northern pike, lake sturgeon or flathead catfish.

Angler sets first catch-release record for Pike in Mille Lacs

Tianna Kosek performs the breaststroke event during Tuesday’s home meet with Dassel-Cokato. Buffalo won the meet. Kosek was one of six seniors honored on senior night. (Photo by Rob LaPlante)

Seniors enjoy big night

SportS October 25, 2018 Journal-Press, Buffalo, MN 3C

By Rob LaPlanteSports Editor

The Buffalo High School Trapshooting Team (BHSTT) headed into Monday’s final week of fall league shooting with a comfortable lead in Conference 16 of Class 1A. Buffalo’s score of 44,370 through four weeks was more than enough cush-ion to earn their second straight fall league con-ference title. Farmington was in second place at 36,933.5. Buffalo shooters have spent the majority of their weeks shooting through the cold and rainy conditions each Monday night at Buffalo Gun Club. Only week one did any of the seven other conference schools post a weekly higher score when Farmington scored 10,794.5. Buffalo was sec-ond at 10,709. Riley Goeb (23.25 aver-age) and Austin Sands (23.13) ranked among the

state’s top-100 shooters heading into the final week. Cole Girtz of Park Rapids was the state’s top shooter at 24.63. Joining Goeb and Sands as the conference’s top-25 male shooters are: Andy Thingvold (22.88), Kaiden Warne (22.88), Kastle Kalamaha (22.75), Tanner Smith (22.50), and Noah Farniok (22.38). Chloe Reineccius (18.63) is the lone shooter to rank among the conference’s top-25 females. Season highlights through four weeks include a 50-straight in week three by Thingvold. Receiving 25-straight patches so far include: Kalamaha, Warne (twice), Goeb, Josh Kath, Tan-ner Smith, Thingvold, Ryan Thornton, Charlie Morain, Hunter Driv-er (twice), Colby Ebnet, Spencer Schmidt (twice), Gavin Trom, and Sands. This season would mark the second straight year Buffalo would be conference champs.

Scott: BU11 C2MYSA FALL STATE CHAMPIONS

Doimer: Girls U11 C2

The Wright County Titans won the Boys Under-11 Classic 2 fall state championship with a 5-4 shootout win on Oct. 14 against Rochester in the Minnesota Youth Soccer Association. They reached the final by beating a tough Hudson team 6-5 in the semifinals on Oct. 13. Pictured are team members (front row, left-right): Evan Phillips, Gavyn Towne, Hunter Scott, Brady Schultz; (second row, left-right): Charlie Georges, Andrew Menk, Brandon Rodenwald, Hunter Seijdel, Jacob Hahessy, Asher Faatz, and Elijah Soukup; (back row): Head Coach Jason Scott. Not pictured is Jacob Barta. (Submitted photo)

The Wright County Girls Under-11 Classic 2 soccer team won the Minnesota Youth Soccer Association Fall State Championship with a 2-0 win over Rochester on Oct. 14 in Rochester. The GU-11s had a perfect record in bracket play, defeating Hudson 3-0 and Rochester 2-1 to reach the final. Pictured are team members (front row, left-right): Kamryn Moser, Catherine Reineck; (middle row, left-right): Audyn Molesky, Maren Brockopp, Kennedy Herrboldt; (back row, left-right): Coach Erich Reineck, Katherine Donlan, Aubrey Barton, Hayden Arvola, Eva Viteri, Ryelee Ash, Cedar Otto, Coach Erika Doimer. Not pictured is Kendra Harris. (Submitted photo)

Menk: Girls U14 C2

The Wright County Girls Under-14 Classic 2 soccer team won the Minnesota Youth Soccer Association Fall State Championship with a 3-1 win over Owatonna on Oct. 14 in Rochester. The GU-14s reached the finals behind a score-less tie with River Falls and 2-0 win over South East Minneapolis. Pictured are team members (front row, left-right): Izzy Rautiola, Julia Anderson, Nadia Slavec, Victoria Viteri, Lucy Paul, Celia Zrust, Peyton Anderson; (back row, left-right): Coach Dan Menk, Chloe Tesmer, Grace Panek, Annika Gibson, Abby Menk, Leah Halderson, Julia Gibson, Elyse Branger. Not pictured: Jamie Porter, Gigi Slavec, Hannah Williams, and Emma Grover. (Submitted photo)

By Rob LaPlanteSports Editor

For the sixth time in six state tournament appear-ances, the St. Michael-Al-bertville girls’ soccer team was eliminated in the opening round of the Class AA state quarterfinals. Eagan, the state’s top-ranked team from week one, improved to 17-0-3 overall. It was the team’s 15th shutout of the season. Megan Plaschko made one save in goal for Eagan, who fired 12 shots on STMA goalie Meriel Orham, who came into the game with a 0.44 goals against average. The Wildcats have out-scored teams 66-6 going into next Tuesday’s state semifinal matchup next Tuesday, Oct. 30 against fifth-seeded Minnetonka at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Skippers upset No.

4 seed Maple Grove 2-1 in a game that was decided in a shootout that ended 5-4 in favor of Minneton-ka. The Knights were mak-

ing their third-straight state appearance, and fifth trip in the past seven years. STMA returns plenty of fire-power from this year’s squad that finished 12-5-1 overall, including leading goal scor-er Kassi Schoen,

who finished with 13 goals and 29 points.

Class AA State TourneyEagan 2St. Michael-Albertville 0(Tuesday, Oct. 23 at Prior Lake)STMA 0 0 - 0#1 Eagan 1 1 - 2Scoring: First Half: E -- Julia Barger (Jessica Van Wyk).Second Half: E -- Barger 2 (Alison Wong).Goalies:STMA - Meriel Orham (loss) 10 saves; E - Megan Plaschko (win) 1 save.

CLASS AA STATE SOCCER

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STMA’s run ends in familiar territory

FOOTBALL

By Rob LaPlanteSports Editor

The good news is, it’s not a No. 1 seed. The bad news is, it’s not a home game. While some anticipat-ed Buffalo’s 6-2 overall record would constitute a home playoff game, last Thursday’s coaches meet-ing proved otherwise. Despite owning a bet-ter record than six of the eight teams in Section 6, Buffalo will open the Class 6A state football tournament on the road as a five seed at 7 p.m. this Friday against Prior Lake. The Lakers (4-4) are the fourth seed from Sec-tion 3. The top-four teams from Sections 3-6 each receive an opening-round home game. With 31 teams, Eden Prairie (7-1) received a first-round bye based on a random draw. Eden Prairie is the top-seed from Section 6, fol-lowed by No. 2 Edina (6-2), No. 3 Minnetonka (4-4), No. 4 Wayzata (4-4), No. 5 Buffalo (6-2), No. 6 Rob-binsdale Armstrong, No. 7 Shakopee (2-6), and No. 8 Hopkins (4-4). Buffalo and Hopkins are the only teams out of 31 schools in 6A that plays primarily a 5A schedule. The Bison are the only team that doesn’t play at least one 6A school. “I’m sure our schedule had something to do with it,” said Buffalo Head Coach Todd Bouman. “Whats disappointing is you have guys that go to the meetings that don’t have any integrity, and they vote for their bud-dies. If everyone votes the way it’s supposed to be, then we could have host-ed a home game.” Coaches are allowed to vote on positioning within their section, without hav-ing the ability to vote for their own teams. While Buffalo’s 5A schedule probably swayed votes against them, the Bison still ended the regular season ranked No. 12 in the state in QRF (Quality Results Formula) and No. 10 in the Associated Press’ 6A football poll. Cracking the top-10 rankings for the first time as a 6A school was some-thing that both coaches and players agreed was pretty neat. “It’s very cool,” Bou-man said. “Having our name up there in Class 6A, and doing what we’re doing, is very exciting.” “It’s awesome,” said senior running back Riley Habisch. “We worked super-hard this summer. “Now we need to bring it. We haven’t won a playoff game in a while, and our attitudes coming into the year were to make it far into the playoffs.” Prior Lake comes into the playoffs unranked, but the Lakers spent one week at the top of the 6A poll after a 41-8 victory in week one over Shakop-ee and 29-11 win in week two over Maple Grove. Their four losses came to Eden Prairie, Minneton-ka, Lakeville North, and Eastview. This season will be the first time in four years Buffalo will not matchup against a No. 1 seed in the

opening round. They were eliminated in 2015 and 2017 by Lakeville North, this year’s No. 1 ranked team. In 2016, Buffalo was defeated by Blaine, who hosts eighth-seeded Tot-ino-Grace in the opening round of the same brack-et as Buffalo. The Eagles and Ben-gals winner will play the winner of Prior Lake and Buffalo in round two the following Friday. Regardless of seeds and locations, Bison senior cornerback Joe McNamara feels this year is different than years past. “We do feel like we have something to lose this year,” McNamara said. “I don’t like to have that mindset that we have nothing to lose. It could be our last game for me and the other seniors. We know we’re a top team. Our goal is to play at U.S. Bank Stadium. If we’re ranked No. 10, that’s great and all, but we could be ranked last and our goal is still U.S. Bank Stadi-um.”

STMA home St. Michael-Albert-ville’s 5-3 regular season was good enough to earn it a first-round home play-off game. The Knights received the No. 3 seed from Sec-tion 5 and opens this Fri-day at home against No. 6 Roseville (3-5). Blaine is the top-seed from STMA’s section, followed by Champlin Park, STMA, Maple Grove, Centennial, Anoka, and Forest Lake. After starting the sea-son 0-2, STMA went on to win four straight games over Champlin Park, Cen-tennial, Totino-Grace, and Anoka. The Knights are looking to erase last year’s nightmare where they lost to Maple Grove 29-27 in round three. The Crimson rallied from a 27-10 deficit with 1:07 left in regulation.

Other Area matchups In Class 5A, Monticel-lo defeated Rogers 47-25 on Tuesday night in the opening round of the Sec-tion 6-5A playoffs. The Magic were the four seed and the Royals were the five. The Magic travel to top-seed Elk River on Sat-urday at 3 p.m. In Class 4A, Delano (5-3) is the second seed in Sec-tion 6-4A and hosts No. 3 seed Big Lake (5-4) this Saturday at 7 p.m. Also a two seed in Section 2-4A is Dassel-Cokato (7-1). The Chargers host No. 3 seed Marshall (8-1) at 3 p.m. on Saturday. In Class 3A, top-seed Annandale (7-1) hosts No. 4 seed Milaca (4-5) in the Section 5-3A semifinals at 7 p.m. on Saturday. In Class 2A, No. 4 seed Maple Lake (5-4) hosted and defeated No. 5 seed St. Paul Humboldt 40-6 on Tuesday in the Sec-tion 4-2A quarterfinals. Maple Lake travels to top-seed Minneapolis North on Saturday at 3 p.m. This is a rematch of last year’s section championship game, won by the Polars 44-30. No. 7 seed Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted (0-9) lost 48-12 to No. 2 seed St. Agnes on Tues-day in the same section.

Bison get fifth seed in 6A state playoffs

Buffalo’s Jacob Muhich (left) lays a hit on Rogers’ quar-terback Easton Miller (right). Muhich and the Bison will look to continue their strong defensive play this Friday when they travel to Prior Lake. (Photo by Rob LaPlante)

Colby Ebnet (left) stands next to his proud grandpa/coach Butch Zvorak (right) to celebrate Colby’s first 25-straight this fall season. (Submitted photo)

CLAY TARGET

BHSTT nears Fall League trap title

By Rob LaPlanteSports Editor

After a week off, the Buffalo-Monticello-St. Michael-Albertville Coy-otes Adapted Soccer team returned to action this week with a road game on Wednesday, Oct. 24 at Park Center (details of this game will be in next week’s issue). The Pirates came into Wednesday’s game unde-feated (8-0) on the season and are the defending CI (Cognitive Impaired) state champions. Next Monday, Oct. 29, the Coyotes host the Min-nestonka-Wayzata Lakers at 4:30 p.m. The first-year Adapt-ed Soccer team entered Wedensday’s game with an overall record of 2-5 and sat in eighth-place in the 11-team CI North standings. Buffalo’s final reg-

ular-season game is Wednesday, Oct. 31 against Anoka-Hennepin (3-5). Section playoffs for all teams begin the week of Nov. 5-8. This year’s state tournament is scheduled for Nov. 16-17 at Stillwa-ter High School. Coaching this year’s Coyotes squad is Ruth Clarke, with volunteer assistant Brooke Ziwic-ki. Student managers are Laura Ylitalo, Rylee Sim-mang, and Abby Burandt. There are 13 players on this year’s roster, includ-ing: Lexi Georges, Justas Emery, Omar Emery, Kyle Kauffman, Brandon Powers, Jordan Ragone, Austin Peterson-Lomker, and Nathaniel Westphal of Buffalo; Megan Gara-ghty, Justin Garaghty, and Brenden Garaghty of Monticello; and Macken-zie Davis and Mia Camp of STMA.

Coyotes prepare for season’s final push

SportS & School NewS4C Journal-Press, Buffalo, MN October 4, 2018

School NoteS

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Wednesday, October 31

HAPPY HALLOWEEN• FIELD TRIP/TRUE FRIENDS - MAPLE LAKE 9:30-11 A.M.

• DES CONFERENCES 3:30-7 P.M.• NES CONFERENCES 3:30-7 P.M.• PRIDE TRANSITIONS HANGOUT 3:15-5 P.M.• TESS PTO MEETING 6:30 P.M.• BHS WINTER SPORTS MEETING/PAC 7 P.M.

• BPA FALL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE/HYATT REGENCY

• FIELD TRIP, CIS EXERCISE STUDENTS/ 9:30 A.M.ST. CLOUD STATE UNIVERSITY• FIELD TRIP, EDUCATORS RISING STUDENTS/ 10 A.M.MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY-MOORHEAD• 2AA ATHLETIC DIRECTORS MEETING NOON• GIRLS HOCKEY PRE-SEASON MEETING/BHS ROOM C-219 7 P.M.

• MESI FALL BINGO NIGHT 6-8 P.M.

• BPA FALL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE/HYATT REGENCY• BUFFALO COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA/PAC 4 P.M.“OPENING NIGHT”

Thursday, November 1

• BHS CONCERT ORCHESTRA FEAT. U OF M SYMPHONY 7:30 P.M.ORCHESTRA CONCERT/PAC

BHS Winter Activities meetingStudents interested in signing up for winter activi-

ties at Buffalo High School should attend the Winter Activities Parent and Athlete Meeting starting at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1 at the BHS Performing Arts Center.

Registration information will include those trying out for girls basketball, boys basketball, boys swim-ming & diving, boys hockey, gymnastics, and wrestling. Please use the north entrance.

Dance Team tryouts started Monday, Oct. 15 and girls hockey tryouts start next Monday, Oct. 29.

TATANKA ELEMENTARY STEM SCHOOL

STEM Students of the Month for September at TESS focused on communication. STEM students communicated their ideas with other peoples’ words, their writing, and listened to what their peers had to say to learn more about the world around us. Pictured (front row, left-right): Kennedy Kruger, Emma Breeschoten, Braydan DeGrote, Lily Hoefling, Lake Thiel, Anna Morin, Brylee; (second row, left-right): Ava Potter, Kayden Abfalter, Tyson Aspen, Mson Dalbec, Aubrey Burton, Jovie Guennigsman, Alex Johnson; (third row, left-right): Denise Gee, Taylin Bechtold, JJ Hanzlik, Colten Biegert, Oliver Sanders, Delaney Simonette; (fourth row, left-right): Isaac Ryder, Amarianna Smith, Kassie Heinonen, Bridgette Sturgeon, Olivia Feldhege, Devin Shell Track; (back row, left-right): Jay Bimson, Corbin Meyer, Madalyn Heinze, Raquell Rolstad, Mackenzie Simmons, and Justin Nothnagel.

STEM Students of the Month: Communicate

STAR Students of the Month for September at Tatanka Elementary STEM School focused on respect. STAR students treated themselves, others, and property with caring, kind-ness and courtesy. Pictured are the students who were recognized for showing respect (front row, left-right): Blake Piram, Kylie Neiderhiser, Scarlett Huotari, Adelyn Ebeling, Avery Robeck, Charlie Erickson, Max Martin, Noah Gmach; (second row, left-right): Trinity Poepke, Nick Heinonen, Cole Corbin, Jorja Karna, Mallory Bimson, Joslyn Anderson; (third row, left-right): Carson Haugen, Hannah Kopp, Delilah Jerde, Bradeon Bezek, Jasmine Jorgenson, Liam Erkens; (fourth row, left-right): Colton McClellan, Kelsey Koodie, Izaiah Patterson, Joshua Burgess, Kallie Heinonen, Maya Allen, Kaelob Preston; (back row, left-right): Kaylee Reinhard, Graci Alderman, Lila Buckley, Austin Kortisses, and Shawn Simmons. (Submitted photos)

STAR Students of the Month: Respect

Family Fun Night Nov. 9 at Discovery Elementary

Discovery Elementary Family Fun Night is coming Friday, Nov. 9, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the elementary school.

This community-wide event, which is open to all, includes a silent auction, bingo, carnival games, face painting, crazy hair and moonwalks will be a part of the evening’s entertainment. Many items and prizes have been donated by local community businesses and individuals. Food and ice cream served by What’s the Scoop? Payment’s made to What’s the Scoop” for your purchase.

Tickets are just 50-cents each, with games costing an average of 1-6 tickets. Pre-sale tickets are now available at the Discovery Elementary School Office. Join in the fun!

4C Journal-Press, Buffalo, MN October 25, 2018

• TRICK-OR-TREAT BUFFALO MERCHANTS 2-4 P.M.• OPENING DOORS HALLOWEEN DANCE/DES GYM 6-8 P.M.• BHS BAND CONCERT FEAT. 34TH INFANTRY DIVISION 7:30 P.M.RED BULL BAND

The first band concert of the year is coming Satur-day. Oct. 27 at Buffalo High School’s Performing Arts Center.

The Concert Band, under the direction of Scott Rabehl, will be sharing the evening with special guest; The 34th Infantry Division “Red Bull” Band, stationed in Rosemount. This is the third time The “Red Bull Band” has visited Buffalo.

The Band fosters our national heritage by perform-ing music that promotes unit/community esprit in sup-port of civil and military organizations. The “Red Bull Band” deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2009-2010 performing 450 times and travel-ing more than 70,000 miles. The band has represented Minnesota at the United States Presidential Inaugura-tion, the National Veteran’s Day ceremonies, as well as performing for Governor Inaugurations.

The BHS Concert Band will start the evening with the traditional playing of our National Anthem, fol-lowed by three compositions including: “Chorale and Shaker Dance” by Twin Cities composer Dr. John Zdechlik. The “Red Bull Band” will then perform an entertaining series of pieces including marches, jazz tunes, a rock medley, a classical euphonium concerto, and patriotic numbers.

The concert will conclude with the bands combining forces for performances of Fred Allen’s “When the Stars Began To Fall,” and John Philip Sousa’s “The Stars and Stripes Forever.”

The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. and costs $3 for adults, $2 for students.

BHS Band Concert Oct. 27Carlson’s concert debut a hit

New Buffalo High School Choir Director Zack Carlson waves to the audience after senior choir student Emily Kern presented him with a bouquet of roses at the end of Tuesday’s concert. Carlson directs the final performance of Tuesday evening’s Major Works Choir Concert. (Photos by Rob LaPlante)