Category: The Latest From Forest Lake Times

Julie Parent
Columbus Reporter
In May, a 10-day speed study was conducted on the paved portion of Camp Three Road in Columbus. The results of the speed study were discussed at the Columbus City Council’s Sept. 13 meeting.broadstreet.zone(48036);
The Potomac end of the road had a daily average of 989 cars. The Kettle River end had a daily average of 725.5 cars. Although there were a few cars that went as slow as 26 mph and a few cars that went as fast as 61 mph, the average speed on Camp Three Road was 41 mph. Mayor Dave Povolny did not think posting speed limit signs on that road would make a difference. He pointed out that pedestrians are not supposed to be on that road and they could be ticketed.
However, Brian Behm, who brought his concerns about the road to the council in May, was persistent. He was worried about the safety

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Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz, and their team are returning to Minnesota to film episodes of the hit series “American Pickers” throughout the region in October.
“American Pickers” is a documentary series that explores the world of antique “picking.” The show follows Wolfe and Fritz, two of the most skilled pickers in the business, as they hunt for America’s most valuable antiques. They are always excited to find sizeable, unique collections and learn the interesting stories behind them. As they hit the back roads from coast to coast, Wolfe and Fritz are on a mission to recycle and rescue forgotten relics. Along the way, the pickers want to meet characters with remarkable and exceptional items. The pair hopes to give historically significant objects a new lease on life, while learning a thing or two about America’s past along the way.broadstreet.zone(48036);
Wolf and Fritz have seen a lot of rusty gold over the years

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The League of Minnesota Cities is now accepting entries for the 2017 “Mayor for a Day” essay contest. Essays are due Oct. 13.
This year’s contest invites Minnesota students who will be in the fourth, fifth or sixth grades this school year to answer “If you were mayor for a day, what would you do to show people that local governments are good places to work?”
The League will select three winners who will each be awarded $100. Winning essays will be published in Minnesota Cities magazine.
To download an entry form and view contest rules, visit www.lmc.org/mayorforaday.

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Columbus City Councilman Mark Daly directs incoming traffic to the classic car show at Columbus Fall Fest Sept. 16.broadstreet.zone(48036);

Kathy Tidemand represented the Wildlife Science Center during Fall Fest, educating residents on her companion, the center’s eastern screech owl.

Members of the Forest Lake Fire Department’s Columbus station were on hand during their city’s festival to display some of the department’s equipment.
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Lucille’s Vintage & Handmade Goodness Market debuted in 2013. The event has thus far been a success and after only four years it has outgrown its original venue. This year, the market will be held in the horse barns at Running Aces Casino & Racetrack Oct. 6 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Oct. 7 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $5 at the door and children age 12 and younger can attend for free. To enhance the event, Lucille’s will provide musical entertainment, book signings, how-to demonstrations, a tiny shed style competition where vendors will compete in transforming tiny sheds into sweet and inviting spaces, and food and beverages.
Sue Whitney, author of the “Junk Beautiful” book series will be on location for the entire market and songbird Katy Vernon will provide the musical entertainment. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to METAvivor Research and

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Photo by Jason DeMoe
The Arbor Ridge Luxury Apartments, at 1700 8th St. SE, were officially opened in style with an invite-only ribbon cutting party held Sept. 14 featuring tours, food, and drinks. The apartment complex was at full capacity even before it officially opened to renters.

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Loving Son, Brother and GrandsonRyan Babich, age 39, of Forest Lake, passed away on September 20, 2017.
Ryan was a carpenter by trade. He loved woodworking, making birdhouses, tinkering with RC cars and fishing on Keewahtin Lake. He was a movie buff with an outgoing personality and loved to make people laugh. Ryan was a friend to all.
Preceded in death by grandparents, Irvin Teml, Gina and Rudy Schreckies.
Survived by mother, Jean (John) Schreckies; father, George (Nancy) Babich; brothers, Christopher (Katie), Scott; nephew, Maxwell; niece, Lisa; grandmother, Genevieve Teml; four-legged friend, Murphy.
A memorial service will be held at a later time in Illinois.

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Hannah Davis
Scandia Reporter
The Scandia City Council had a relatively short work session on Sept. 5.broadstreet.zone(48036);
Lakes Area Community Television’s Paul Peterson came to the work session to discuss the new direction of LATV and had hopes of revisiting a contract with Scandia that is set to expire at the end of June. Peterson said that in the past, LATV has been available for recording of events, but has lacked in the editing and coverage of those events. In the future, LATV’s new direction will include creating special content, such as historical documentaries about its coverage areas, special interviews and enhanced editing for event coverage, and plans to work with the school district to develop a working relationship with students for student film projects. The Scandia City Council will consider picking up a new contract with LATV closer to the expiration date of the current contract.
Scandia’s main discussion for the evening revolved

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage:
DATE OF MORTGAGE: broadstreet.zone(48036);
September 25, 2014
ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $188,000.00
MORTGAGOR(S): Joseph J Krebsbach, a single man
MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Stearns Lending, LLC, its successors and/or assigns
DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: broadstreet.zone(50962);
Recorded: September 30, 2014 Washington County Recorder
Document Number: 4002220
And Reformed By Court Order:
Recorded: August 18, 2017 Washington County Recorder
Document Number: 4124495
ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE:
And assigned to: Stearns Lending, LLC
Dated: December 02, 2016
Recorded: April 14, 2017 Washington County Recorder
Document Number: 4108471
Transaction Agent: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.
Transaction Agent Mortgage Identification Number:
100183300003247476
Lender or Broker:
Stearns Lending, LLC
Residential Mortgage Servicer: LoanCare Servicing Center, Inc.
Mortgage Originator:
Not Applicable
COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Washington
Property Address: 12861 2nd St S, Afton, MN 55001-9753
Tax Parcel ID Number:
06.028.20.14.0017
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: The land referred to herein is situated in the state of Minnesota, Washington

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage:
DATE OF MORTGAGE: broadstreet.zone(48036);
June 27, 2014
ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $171,731.00
MORTGAGOR(S): Jacqueline M. Johnson, single person
MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Stearns Lending, Inc., its successors and/or assigns
DATE AND PLACE OF REGISTERING:broadstreet.zone(50962);
Registered: August 11, 2014 Washington County Registrar of Titles
Document Number: 1229598
ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE:
And assigned to: Stearns Lending, LLC
Dated: July 27, 2016
Registered: July 28, 2016 Washington County Registrar of Titles
Document Number: 1241777
Transaction Agent: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.
Transaction Agent Mortgage Identification Number:
100183300003075406
Lender or Broker:
Stearns Lending, Inc.
Residential Mortgage Servicer:
LoanCare Servicing Center, Inc.
Mortgage Originator:
Not Applicable
CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NUMBER: 63451
COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Washington
Property Address: 825 3rd St, Saint Paul Park, MN 55071-1822
Tax Parcel ID Number:
12-027-22-024-0078
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lots Seven (7), Eight (8) and the North Twenty (20) feet of Lot Nine (9), Block Sixty-six (66), Division

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