SBA now accepting 2017 Small Business Week Award nominations

The U.S. Small Business Administration is now accepting nominations for its 2017 National Small Business Week Awards, including the annual Small Business Person of the Year. Since 1963, National Small Business Week has recognized the outstanding achievements of America’s small businesses for their contributions to their local communities, and to our nation’s economy.
SBA Awards given at the national level include Small Business Person of the Year, Exporter of the Year, Phoenix Awards for Disaster Recovery, Phoenix Award for Small Business Disaster Recovery, Phoenix Award for Outstanding Contributions to Disaster Recovery, Public Official, and Phoenix Award for Outstanding Contributions to Disaster Recovery, Volunteer. Federal Procurement Awards include Small Business Prime Contractor of the Year, Small Business Subcontractor of the Year, Dwight D. Eisenhower Awards for Excellence (for large prime contractors who use small businesses as suppliers and contractors), Jody C. Raskind Lender of the Year, and Small Business Investment Company of

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Legacy of the land

Photo by Cliff BuchanFlorence Daninger reads through land transcripts and deeds tracing the history of the Daninger farm.
It was in 1855 when the first settlers reached what is today Forest Lake, occupying land on the north and south sides of the Forest Lake chain of lakes. In fact, some of Forest Lake’s first pioneers staked out land claims in what is Wyoming today.
By late in 1868, the railroad pushing north from St. Paul to Duluth had reached Forest Lake, setting the groundwork for the platting and settling of the Village of Forest Lake. By 1874, Forest Lake Township would organize and break off from Marine Township.broadstreet.zone(48036);
They were important steps for the eventual transformation of the old village and township into a north metro area suburban community with more than 19,000 residents.
But the settlement of Forest Lake has roots that date ever further than 1855. And land records exist today that

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The Quake at the Lake

 
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Photos by Jason DeMoe
Classic Pro Wrestling Empire stars A.C. Riley and Colin “Young Money” Brooks teamed up to take down Logan Lynch at the Forest Lake VFW Nov. 12.

It took several referees to hold back Devlin Kaine as he protested his elimination from the Royal Rumble main event.

“Superstar” Steve Stardom prepared to bash Sam Houstons face into a turnbuckle in a match that ended in a disqualification due to use of a foreign object.broadstreet.zone(50962);

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Open Forum for Nov. 24, 2016

EDITOR’S NOTE: Letters will be accepted for the Open Forum for publication in the next available issue after receipt. Letters may be sent to Forest Lake Times, 146 N. Lake St., Suite 125, Forest Lake, or by e-mail to ryan.howard@ecm-inc.com. Letters should not exceed 250 words and must be signed with the writer’s name, address and telephone number. Deadline is noon Monday. The newspaper reserves the right to edit letters and assure that rules of libel and good taste are not violated.
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I find it amusing that “Pray to end abortion” in a Catholic church would send Mr. William Bigler into election violation mode. Seems he had a lot of time to spend down the wrong hallway. He should have turned to the plainly marked arrow pointed right that said, “vote here.”
Well, he made his point, got resolution, and won’t diminish my Catholic and Christian view that life begins

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Notice of Public Hearings – CITY OF FOREST LAKE

NOTICE OF HEARING
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:broadstreet.zone(48036);
Notice is hereby given that on November 28, 2016, the Forest Lake City Council, at its regular meeting at 7:00 PM, will consider a revision of the current City Code, Chapter 118, Tobacco. A full copy of the proposed revision is available at the City Clerks office and will also be available for review at the City Council meeting.
Dated this 17th day of November, 2016.
Jolleen Chaika
Deputy City Clerk
Published in thebroadstreet.zone(50962);
Forest Lake Times
November 24, 2016
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Mortgage Foreclosure – NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

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THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION.broadstreet.zone(48036);
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage:
DATE OF MORTGAGE:
October 8, 2003
ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $174,000.00
MORTGAGOR(S): Richard J. Gahm, A Single Personbroadstreet.zone(50962);
MORTGAGEE:
Washington Mutual Bank, FA
LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON THE MORTGAGE: Washington Mutual Bank, FA
SERVICER: New Penn Financial, LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing
DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Filed December 12, 2003, Washington County Recorder, as Document Number 3409704, Thereafter modified by Loan Modification Agreement dated November 1, 2011 and recorded December 28, 2011 as document number 3868311
ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association; Thereafter assigned to MTGLQ Investors, L.P.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY:
Lot 8, Block 2, Oakshore Park
PROPERTY ADDRESS:
4736 126Th St N,
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
PROPERTY

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Ordinances – CITY OF FOREST LAKE

Ordinance 661
Summary Publicationbroadstreet.zone(48036);
AN ORDINANCE RESCINDING ORDINANCE NOs. 561 & 572, 579, 590, 603, 609 613, 630, 644, 653, 654, and 657 AND HEREBY ESTABLISHING FEES AND CHARGES FOR LICENSES, PERMITS, SERVICES AND OTHER CHARGES WITHIN THE CITY OF FOREST LAKE, MINNESOTA.
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 412.191, in the case of a lengthy ordinance, a summary may be published. While a copy of the entire ordinance is available without cost at the office of the City Clerk, the following summary is approved by the City Council and shall be published in lieu of publishing the entire ordinance:
On November 14, 2016, the City of Forest Lake adopted an ordinance amending its annual fee schedule. The Ordinance revised fees in the Building division, Public Works, the Police Department, and in sanitary sewer and water. A full and complete copy of the Ordinance is available for inspection during regular business hours at the

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Mortgage Foreclosure – NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

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THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION.broadstreet.zone(48036);
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage:
DATE OF MORTGAGE:
September 30, 2010
ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $330,197.00
MORTGAGOR(S): Randy J. Martell and Lois M. Martell, husband and wifebroadstreet.zone(50962);
MORTGAGEE:
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON THE MORTGAGE:
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
SERVICER:
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
DATE AND PLACE OF FILING: Filed October 4, 2010, Washington County Recorder, as Document Number 3810384
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY:
Lot 16, Block 2, River Oaks 2nd Addition
PROPERTY ADDRESS:
10840 Kingsborough Trail N,
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 26.027.21.43.0027
COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Washington
THE AMOUNT CLAIMED TO BE DUE ON THE MORTGAGE ON THE DATE OF THE NOTICE:
$306,053.04
THAT all pre-foreclosure requirements have been complied with; that

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