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I am, generally speaking, someone who is skeptical to the idea of change. I still remember, from sometime when I was in the rough vicinity of 10 years old, my parents telling me that they would be changing the facade of my childhood home’s fireplace from brick to stone.
“But I like the way it looks now!” I protested.broadstreet.zone(48036);
I have felt this way about change all my life. I feel it when family members or close friends move. I feel it when I visit a website I like that’s been redesigned. I especially feel it when I’m considering a big life change – including when I was deciding whether or not to leave my last job to come work at The Times.
“Things are fine the way they are,” I think to myself. “Why change?”
I write all that to assure you that I understand if your first reaction is to be skeptical

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The Lakes Center for Youth & Families is celebrating a year of big changes Oct. 6 at Vannellis by the Lake with a “Black Tie Blue Jean Fabulous 50’s Night.” The event begins at 6 p.m. with a social hour sponsored by Olson’s Sewer and Excavating Service. There will be a silent auction and a wall of wine.
Ticket, sponsorship, and reservation information can be found at www.LC4Yf.org or by calling Clarissa Zemke at 651-464-3685.broadstreet.zone(48036);
All proceeds support LC4YF’s enrichment and mentoring programs. LC4YF is a 501c3 non-profit organization and all donations are tax deductible to the full extent the law allows.

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The Wyoming Area Creative Arts Community Songwriters in the Round series continues on Sept. 28 at 7 p.m. at the Hallberg Center for the Arts at 5521 E. Viking Blvd. The event will feature Sarah Morris, Matthew French, and Doug Collins.
Over the last five years, Americana singer-songwriter Sarah Morris has earned a reputation for engaging performances. From a young age, she immersed herself in her parent’s record collection before finally falling in love with the storytelling of country music. Spending a few years in Nashville instilled a traditional songwriting sensibility that has earned her latest album “Ordinary Things” international airplay, critical acclaim, and has propelled her into the national spotlight. For more information, visit www.sarahmorrismusic.com.

Nashville-influenced singer-songwriter Matthew French’s music and lyrics catch at the strings of hope hidden within heartache. Often found with guitar in hand and coffee cup nearby, French provides melodies that transport and words that tell a

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FOREST LAKE
Class reunion
The Forest Lake Area High School class of 1961 will host a reunion at the Cornerstone restaurant in Wyoming Sept. 21 beginning at 11 a.m. All classmates and teachers are welcome.
Tackle cancer
The Forest Lake Rangers will host a “Tackle Cancer” event at the Sept. 22 football game beginning at 7:30 p.m. Donations will be collected during the game to benefit the Randy Shaver Cancer Research and Community Fund. To get more information or to donate online, visit www.flfootball.com.
Storm drain painting
The Forest Lake Good Samaritans will host a storm drain stencil initiative event Sept. 23 (Sept. 30 rain date) beginning at 44 Lake St. S. Volunteers will be asked to clean and paint as many storm drains as possible and also stuff storm drain fliers in mail boxes. The message will read “Dump No Waste. Drains to Stream.” The pre-project meeting begins at 8:30 a.m. and includes discussion, team

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Debra RaeAnne Jung (Mueller) died peacefully with family surrounding her on September 18, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer at the age of 58.
Debbie was born on February 19, 1959 in Jamestown, North Dakota to her parents Ray and Delores Mueller. She graduated From Aberdeen Central High School and received her nursing degree at SDSU. She married Glenn Jung in 1982 and spent 35 years being an amazing mother and wife. She loved her family and enjoyed getting together with friends and coworkers from Fairview Wyoming. She enjoyed reading, crafting, playing games, puzzles, collecting thimbles, snowshoeing, and cooking. Spending time with her grandchildren and caring for others were the things she enjoyed most.
She is preceded in death by an infant sister; father and mother-in-law, William and Alvina Jung.
She will be deeply missed by her husband of 35 years, Glenn; children, Tara (Matt) Swenson, Tory Jung; grandchildren, Chase and Charlie

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Happy 6th Birthday Izzy! broadstreet.zone(48036);
Love Grandma Deb and Grandpa Ron.

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Age 84 of North Branch, MN passed away peacefully while surrounded by family on September 16, 2017.
Preceded in death by parents; son, Gary; a brother and sister. Survived by wife of 58 years, Valerie; children, Tammy, Jeff, Rick (Tannette); grandchildren, Nick, Natasha, Brianna; great grandchildren, Nevaeh, Reese, Rylen; and many friends and family.
Funeral Service 12:00 p.m., Thursday, September 21, 2017 at North Springs Church, 7868 Lake Drive, Lino Lakes. Visitation 10-12 prior to the service at the church. Interment at Oak Park Cemetery.
Online condolences may be made at www.mattsonfuneralhome.com. Cards and memorials may be directed to Mattson Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 343 N. Shore Drive, Forest Lake, MN 55025.

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Janice Nadine (Elhardt) Nault, age 74, of North Branch, MN passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her husband, three daughters and son on Sunday, September 17, 2017.
Janice is survived by her husband of 54 years, Douglas Nault, two brothers and a sister, daughter Michele (Steve) Dammann, daughter Sandra Neff, daughter Shannon Ramberg, son Jeffrey Nault; grandchildren Jodi (Charlie) Johnson, Jeni (Steve) Kuntz, Laura (Justin) Lindner, Ashley Dammann, Amanda (Jay) Englund, Mariah Neff, Cole Modine, Steven Ramberg, Katelyn Ramberg; great-grandchildren, Kylee and Kenadee Johnson, Taylor, Teagan and Taesyn Kuntz, Finley Lindner, Karmen and Myles Perrone.
Preceeded in death by parents Richard and Nadine Elhardt; Orville and Frances Nault.
She was a graduate of Mounds View High School; Worked for the State of Minnesota at Cambridge State Hospital for 27 years. She was active in Fairview Wyoming Auxiliary (craft group) and investment club. She enjoyed her time sewing, knitting and crafts with her

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Richard “Dick” Feddick, age 84 of North Branch, MN, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family on September 16, 2017.
Preceded in death by parents; son, Gary; a brother and sister.
Survived by wife of 58 years, Valerie; children, Tammy, Jeff, Rick (Tannette); grandchildren, Nick, Natasha, Brianna; great-grandchildren, Nevaeh, Reese, Rylen; and many friends and family.
Funeral service 12 p.m., Thursday, September 21, 2017 at North Springs Church, 7868 Lake Drive, Lino Lakes. Visitation 10 a.m. to noon prior to the service at the church. Interment at Oak Park Cemetery.
Online condolences may be made at www.mattsonfuneralhome.com. Cards and memorials may be directed to Mattson Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 343 N. Shore Drive, Forest Lake, MN 55025.

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The public boat access on Big Carnelian Lake near Marine on St. Croix will close for a period of time this fall to allow for major reconstruction.
The project includes improved storm water management, addition of an aquatic invasive species boat inspection and cleaning area, a new boat ramp, and new bituminous surfacing for the parking lots and the driveway to the access. Exact dates will depend on the contractor’s schedule, but work is planned to begin sometime in late September, and it should be completed by Nov. 1.broadstreet.zone(48036);
“We apologize for any inconvenience boaters may experience,” DNR Parks and Trails area supervisor Nancy Stewart said in a press release. “There’s really no ideal time for doing this kind of access rehabilitation. The fall works best for us because water levels are lowest and we avoid the busy summer season.”
Funding for the $245,000 project comes from dedicated state and federal funds used

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